Trump says he’s sending seniors $200 drug coupons

A watchdog group decries the pre-election timing.

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How Trump is undermining his own vaccine race

Operation Warp Speed is the administration’s best attempt at fighting coronavirus, experts say, but White House meddling has caused public confidence to plummet.

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Member of health secretary's security detail tests positive for coronavirus

It is the first known instance of a staffer with regular proximity to the health secretary testing positive for coronavirus.

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Trump makes fresh health care push, saying he’ll protect sick Americans

The president in a health care address Thursday will unveil two orders on "surprise" billing and protections for preexisting conditions — though neither appear to have much teeth.

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Science academies sound alarm on political interference

The reports of widespread political interference come at a critical point in the pandemic, the science and medicine academy leaders warned.

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Narayan Rao, Congress MLA from Karnataka, succumbs to COVID-19

Death

He was critically ill with multi-organ failure on multiple supports including ventilator in the Intensive care unit.

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Karnataka Congress MLA Narayan Rao from Basavakalyan constituency in Bidar district who was suffering from COVID-19 and other comorbidities succumbed to his illness on Thursday. “Mr Narayan Rao was admitted to Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road on 1-9-2020 diagnosed with Severe COVID-19 infection passed away at 3.55p.m, he was 65 yrs old. He was critically ill with multi-organ failure on multiple supports including ventilator in the Intensive care unit under constant observation by our expert panel of doctors. We deeply regret the loss and express our condolences to his family and friends,” Dr Manish Rai, Hospital Director of Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport road in Bengaluru said in a statement. Rao was admitted in a Bidar hospial after testing positive for the novel coronavirus and had been tshifted to Manipal Hospital on Tuesday after his blood oxygen saturation level had dropped to critical levels.  After his health condition further deteriorated, he was put on life-support and doctors had said that he suffered from multi-organ failure. He was being observed by a team of multidisciplinary doctors. Rao a first time MLA had won the 2018 Assembly elections by a margin of 17,000+ votes winning 61, 425 votes against BJP’s Mallikarjun Khuba, his closest competitor. JDS’s PGR Sindhi had also contested the seat and finished third best with 31,414 votes. Minister of State for Railways and four time Member of Parliament from Belagavi in Karnataka, Suresh Angadi passed away on Wednesday due to COVID-19. In another COVID-19 death reported among elected leaders in the state, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Gasti rom Karnataka had succumbed to his illness on September 17. He was admitted to Raichur District Hospital on August 31 after he developed a fever and was later transferred to the same Manipal Hospitals. 

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Sandalwood comedian Rockline Sudhakar dies of cardiac arrest while filming in Bengaluru

Death

He was on set for the film Sugarless when he collapsed.

TNM Staff

Sandalwood actor Rockline Sudhakar died on Wednesday due to a cardiac arrest. Known for his roles as a comedian, villain and father figure, Rockline Sudhakar was filming for Kannada flick Sugarless on Wednesday when he collapsed on the set.  According to Sugarless’ Production Controller Naresh, Sudhakar was with his makeup artist and was prepping for the shoot when he suddenly collapsed. The shoot was taking place in Bannerghatta and he was rushed to Fortis Hospital, where he was declared brought dead.  Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce President DR Jairaj, said that Rockline Sudhakar had tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection three months ago. He was admitted to the hospital and had recovered from the infection. Rockline Sudhakar had had a heart surgery prior to getting COVID-19. “He had an existing heart condition and the doctors said that he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was brought dead to the hospital. He acted in so many films and may his soul rest in peace,” Jairaj said.  Sudhakar entered the world of Kannada entertainment when he started working as the driver to film producer Rockline Venkatesh. Jairaj says that Sudhakar would drive Venkatesh to the set of the Kannada TV serial Ashavadigalu. He was introduced to several people in the film industry in the late 1980s including Sihi Kahi Chandru and actor Malashree. His debut was in a side role in Malashree’s film Belli Modagalu in 1992.  Sudhakar was later pulled into the world of production by Rockline Venkatesh. When Venkatesh started Rockline Productions, he tapped Sudhakar to be the production controller. Sudhakar worked as the production controller for 36 films produced by Rockline Productions including Aayudha, Agni IPS, Himapaati and Rasika, thereby gaining the moniker Rockline Sudhakar. “He was a trusted associate of Rockline Venkatesh. If anyone wanted to get in touch with Venkatesh, they would have had to first meet Sudhakar,” KFCC President Jairaj recounted.  Rockline Sudhakar has acted in over 200 movies in his career. However, until 2010, most of the roles he played were smaller, yet significant ones. Some of his films include Dakota Picture, Pancharangi, Paramathma, Topiwala, Vaastu Prakara, Mukunda Murari, Prema Geema Jane Do, Devarantha Manushya, Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu, Ayyo Rama, Mr and Mrs Ramachari and Love In Mandya.

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