Death toll in Israeli strikes at Rafah rises to 45
Palestinians react next to the destruction after an Israeli strike where displaced people were staying in Rafah, Gaza Strip. Israeli tanks continued to bombard eastern and central areas of the city in southern Gaza on Monday, killing eight, local health officials said. Israel's top military prosecutor, however, called the air strike "very grave" and said an investigation was under way. Saudi Arabia also condemned the Israeli attack and Qatar said the Rafah strike could hinder efforts to mediate a ceasefire and hostage exchange. Israeli tanks have probed around the edges of Rafah, near the crossing point from Gaza into Egypt, since May 6 and have entered some of its eastern districts.
Source:Hindustan Times
May 28, 2024 02:26 UTC
Thousands of Pilgrims Flock to Kedarnath, Get Stranded Near Sitapur – Hindu Press International
NEW DELHI, INDIA, May 26, 2024 (Indian Express): With a large number of pilgrims visiting the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, a video of chaos near the Sitapur area is doing rounds on the Internet. In view of the crowd, offline registration for the Char Dham Yatra has been paused till May 31. The now-viral video shows over a thousand pilgrims stuck in heavy traffic in the Sitapur area, most of them on foot. The video shows vans stuck in a narrow lane. A man can be heard saying, “If you want to come to Kedarnath, please watch this video.
Source:Indian Express
May 28, 2024 02:05 UTC
Rising ‘heat stress’ in six metros as humidity up, nights warmer: Study
“Urban heat island” effect refers to the trapping of heat due to an increase in built-up area, declining green cover, congestion, heat absorption by urban structures, and heat generated by human activities. Heat index is a measure of discomfort felt due to high heat and humidity. Heat index is a measure of discomfort felt due to high heat and humidity. The combination of rising air and land surface temperatures and high relative humidity is increasing the heat index and heat stress in these cities, the study said. Heat index is a measure of discomfort felt due to high heat and humidity.
Source:Indian Express
May 27, 2024 21:54 UTC
Swarm Drones in India: A Growing Capability
Swarm drones are an advanced form of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be commanded by a single operator or autonomously. Here are some advancements and acquisitions that have occurred in India about swarm drones:(a) The First Batch of the Indian Army’s Swarm Drones: The Indian Army has obtained its first swarm drones from a local startup firm based in Bangalore, Newspace Research & Technologies Pvt Ltd. (d) Swarm Drone Competition: The Indian Army has seriously ramped up its combat capabilities by acquiring sophisticated swarm drone systems through the Swarm Drone Competition. [8]India’s swarm drone system is not just another drone system. [5] “Indian Army inducts swarm drones: How it will impact balance with China along LAC”, WION, August 28, 2022, https://www.wionews.com/photos/indian-army-inducts-swarm-drones-how-it-will-impact-balance-with-china-along-lac-510780.
Source:Economic Times
May 27, 2024 21:29 UTC
WHO's new fund raising mechanism seeks USD 7 bn for global health challenges, ET HealthWorld
Download ETHealthworld App Get Realtime updatesSave your favourite articles Scan to download AppGeneva: The World Health Organization has launched a new ' Investment Round ' aiming to raise USD 7 billion of funds. This comes ahead of the 77th World Health Assembly that begins Monday at the headquarters of the 194-member strong United States agency. "Our new Investment Case outlines why and how supporting WHO is essential for progress in global health and saving millions of lives. It will be launched on May 28 during the Assembly," Tedros said.The 77th World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva from May 27 to June 1 with the theme "All for Health, Health for All. "Health care is a fundamental human right and we must continue to invest in the World Health Organization to safeguard our health.
Source:Economic Times
May 27, 2024 21:17 UTC
...फिर हाहाकार मचाएगा कोरोना? बढ़ने लगे मरीज, जानें KP.1 और KP.2 वेरिएंट कितने खतरनाक
वजह बना है नया वेरिएंट KP.1 और KP.2 देश में इस नए म्यूटेशन ने मामलों में बढ़ोतरी की है. तेज़ी से मामला बढ़ाने वाले इस वेरिएंट से अब माइल्ड इन्फेक्शन की ही पुष्टि है, पर सरकार की नज़र है. वहीं, तैयारी अब रैंडम सैंपलिंग की भी हो रही है. अभी ही नहीं अगले 50 साल तक भी हो सकते हैं. पर, अब तक इन दो नए म्यूटेशन ने न तो अस्पताल में दाखिला बढ़ाया है और न ही मौत के मामलों में इज़ाफ़ा लाया है.
Source:NDTV
May 27, 2024 20:12 UTC
Seven-year-old girl eats fried rice in Salem, dies with nosebleed
SALEM: A seven-year-old girl died after experiencing sudden nosebleeds following her dinner at Fairlands, Salem on Friday. Her mother, S Poojakumari, told TNIE that as the girl, S Lakshmikumari, loved fried rice, she ate it regularly and on Friday night her dinner comprised fried rice, chapati, and brinjal curry, and around 10 pm, her nose started bleeding. Though the child’s parents rushed her to Salem Government Hospital, she was declared dead on arrival. Police suspect that the regular consumption of fried rice may have impacted her digestive system, potentially leading to a nostril block and the fatal nosebleed. Fairlands police Inspector told TNIE, “We are conducting a thorough investigation and awaiting the results of the fluid samples.”
Source:Indian Express
May 27, 2024 19:45 UTC
Hassan Sex Scandal: JDS MP Prajwal Revanna Releases Video, Promises To Appear Before SIT I Karnataka
Hassan Sex Scandal: JDS MP Prajwal Revanna Releases Video, Promises To Appear Before SIT I KarnatakaKarnataka News: The Janata Dal (Secular) MP from Hassan, Prajwal Revanna, who has been accused of sexually harassing several women, released a video on Monday in which he promised to appear before the SIT on May 31 and fully cooperate in the investigation. Grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Prajwal Revanna is the central figure in the mass sexual abuse case and was said to have fled India on April 27, a day after voting got over in his Lok Sabha constituency. While apologising to his grandfather, JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda, uncle HD Kumaraswamy, father HD Revanna, party workers and citizens in the video, Prajwal said his trip to Germany was pre-planned and that he will appear before the SIT on May 31 before 10 am to answer the charges laid against him.
Source:dna
May 27, 2024 18:24 UTC
Videos: Tornadoes ravage central US, rip away houses and gas stations
At least 18 people died as tornadoes and storms wreaked havoc across central US regions, obliterating homes and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. The fatalities included seven in northern Texas, eight in Arkansas, two in Oklahoma, and one in Kentucky. Many others were injured, and almost 500,000 people faced power outages across multiple states on Sunday. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared that more than a third of the counties in his state were now under a disaster declaration. Videos from the county depicted a petrol station and rest stop nearly demolished, with twisted metal strewn over damaged vehicles.
Source:India Today
May 27, 2024 17:59 UTC
Cyclone Remal's trail of destruction: Roofs blown off, trees uprooted, two dead
Two people lost their lives in West Bengal as Cyclone Remal caused extensive destruction after making landfall between the state's coast and Bangladesh on Sunday night. Flight operations, which had been suspended since Sunday noon, have now resumed at Kolkata airport. In its latest update on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Remal has weakened to a "cyclonic storm" and is expected to diminish further throughout the day. Authorities evacuated over 100,000 people from vulnerable areas in West Bengal as a precaution. The cyclone struck land around 8.30 pm on Sunday between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh, with wind speeds reaching up to 135 km/h.
Source:India Today
May 27, 2024 17:47 UTC
Lithuanian President Nauseda: A socialist and moralist
Bielinis said that Gitanas Nauseda has positioned himself for the last five years as a head of state who is free of political parties. Nauseda arrives to speak at a press conference in Vilnius, Lithuania. (file/AP) Nauseda arrives to speak at a press conference in Vilnius, Lithuania. Unlike most European social democratic parties, Lithuanian social democrats and farmers are quite conservative in their views on morality. When it comes to US relations, Nauseda has found common ground with both former President Donald Trump and current incumbent Joe Biden.
Source:Indian Express
May 27, 2024 17:40 UTC
Mike Tyson suffers medical issue during flight to Los Angeles: Is fight against Jake Paul in peril?
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's team acknowledged that he encountered a medical issue while flying from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday. Mike Tyson speaks during a news conference promoting his upcoming boxing bout against Jake Paul, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The incident occurs just weeks before the boxing legend upcoming fight with social media star Jake Paul. Also Read: Jake Paul reveals potential future fights with undercard stars before Mike Tyson showdownHow's Mike Tyson's condition now? He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”Is Mike Tyson still consuming marijuana?
Source:Hindustan Times
May 27, 2024 17:38 UTC
Punishing Hamas: The Hindu Editorial on Israel and the ICJ ruling
The court refused to order a ceasefire then, but has now come to the conclusion that Israel’s Rafah offensive could lead to a complete or partial destruction of the Palestinian population in the city. Immediately after the ICJ issued its ruling, Israeli fighter jets pounded Rafah. When it launched the war, Mr. Netanyahu said he would crush Hamas and release hostages. Today, Israel is fighting Hamas even in northern and central Gaza where it had earlier declared victory. Its disproportionate use of force on Gaza has made the strip into a graveyard, which has turned international public opinion against Israel.
Source:The Hindu
May 27, 2024 17:32 UTC
SRH not going to change approach, will come back harder: Simon Helmot
After making landfall, Cyclone Remal flooded coastal villages, blew away thatched roofs and left thousands of people without power in West Bengal on Monday. Two people were killed as the storm brought heavy rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, new CCTV footage from the Rajkot gaming zone, where a fire killed 28 people, showed sparks from welding work falling on a stack of wooden planks. In only a matter of a few minutes, smoke could be seen coming out from a corner before it flares up and turns into a massive blaze. All this and more in today’s First Up.
Source:India Today
May 27, 2024 17:31 UTC
Row over PM's 'mujra' jibe, INDIA bloc prepares for brainstorm session, and more
With just one phase to go for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Monday witnessed a comparatively slower day as far as election news developments are concerned. The row over PM Narendra Modi’s “mujra” comment directed at the Opposition continued with Asaduddin Owaisi lashing out the prime minster. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc is preparing for a brainstorming session four days before the poll results where leaders are expected to review the Opposition’s campaign in the current election cycle. And down south, the Prajwal Revanna controversy – which has become a major political issue in Karnataka – saw a development with the Member of Parliament saying he would appear in front of the investigation team probing allegations of sexual assault made against him. This and more in today’s election wrap.
Source:India Today
May 27, 2024 17:23 UTC