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Legendary Indian actor Govardhan Asrani, fondly known as Asrani, passed away in Mumbai on Monday, October 20, at the age of 84. The veteran performer, who had been hospitalized for several days due to illness, leaves behind a legacy that spans over six decades of Indian cinema. Asrani passes away in Mumbai According to NDTV, Asrani had been admitted to Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai, where he remained under medical care for five days before his passing. His personal assistant, Babubhai, confirmed to Mid-Day that the actor breathed his last between 3 and 3:30pm on October 20.…

As the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China holds its fourth plenary session from October 20 to 23 in Beijing, China, the world’s second-largest economy, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by scientific and technological innovation, shifting its development focus from quantity to quality. In the realm of building a green future, China is leveraging technology to march toward a low-carbon future, playing a crucial role in addressing climate change. In the field of renewable energy hardware and system integration innovation, China has been a global leader. Take photovoltaic (PV) power as an example. The Tengger Desert…

China has called on the international community to uphold the United Nations–centered international system and an international order based on international law, as global turbulence intensifies. Speaking at a UN meeting on Monday, Geng Shuang, China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said the world today faces intertwined challenges, making it more important than ever to safeguard the UN’s authority and the principles of the UN Charter. Geng highlighted China’s Global Governance Initiative, which advocates for sovereign equality, rule of law, multilateralism, people-centered development and results-oriented cooperation. Guided by this initiative, China stands ready to work with all countries…

As of October 20, Chinese films had grossed approximately $140 million (about 1 billion yuan) in overseas box-office revenue in 2025, exceeding the full-year total recorded in 2024.

The CR450, touted as the world’s fastest electric multiple unit (EMU), is currently undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed rail line. The CR450 has been subjected to continuous, rigorous testing since the prototype rolled out late last year. After successfully meeting all performance metrics, including reaching a top speed of 450 kilometers per hour, the testing phase must now accumulate 600,000 kilometers of successful operation before the train is cleared for commercial passenger service. How does the CR450 achieve its speed? The key lies in aerodynamic and structural enhancements. The nose cone of the train has been lengthened from…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The Supreme Court’s eight-member constitutional bench on Monday continued hearing multiple petitions challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which redefined judicial powers and the chief justice’s tenure. Headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, the bench includes Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Ayesha Malik, Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Musarrat Hilali, Naeem Akhtar Afghan, Shahid Bilal Hassan, and Muhammad Ali Mazhar. During proceedings, Justice Mazhar observed that no bench other than the Constitutional Bench (CB) could hear constitutional matters. Justice Aminuddin also cautioned against calling the 26th Amendment “controversial,” saying it was now part of the Constitution unless struck down. Senior lawyer…

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced that the country’s current account balance has shifted from deficit to surplus, recording a $110 million surplus in September 2025. According to the SBP, Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus of $110 million in September, marking a significant improvement compared to a deficit of $325 million in August. Experts say the turnaround reflects better inflows of remittances from overseas Pakistanis, even as exports remained stagnant.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday imposed a ban on arrests under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) and unveiled a wide-ranging reform agenda focused on governance, law and order, and anti-corruption. Sohail Afridi presided over his first formal high-level meeting after assuming office, attended by the Chief Secretary, IGP, Additional Chief Secretary, Administrative Secretaries, and senior police officials, while all divisional and district heads joined via video link. The meeting reviewed the Good Governance Roadmap, which focuses on public service delivery, law and order, and the economy, aligned with the PTI’s vision and manifesto. Afridi…

A massive internet outage on Monday disrupted access to some of the world’s most-used apps and websites, including Snapchat, Duolingo, Canva, and Roblox, after a technical failure hit Amazon Web Services (AWS) — one of the internet’s largest cloud providers. According to a status update from Amazon Web Services, the company identified “increased error rates and latencies for multiple AWS Services in the US-EAST-1 Region.” The issue, which began around 8am UK time (midnight Pacific), caused widespread downtime for several apps and digital services. AWS engineers said they were “actively working on mitigating the issue and fully understanding the root…

Celebrated Pakistani actress Madiha Shah has revealed that she once refused to star alongside Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar in the iconic 1994 film Mohra, choosing instead to continue working in her homeland. During her recent appearance on a talk show, Madiha Shah shared that she was approached for a leading role in Mohra, a film best known for its chart-topping song “Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast.” She said, “I was offered to work with Akshay Kumar in Mohra, but I didn’t accept the offer because I wanted to give priority to my own country.” The actress emphasized her deep connection…