What is Hurricane Milton, deadly storm that has caused over 10 deaths, left millions without power in Florida?
The powerful storm caused widespread destruction, including damaged homes, and power outages for millions before moving into the AtlanticAt least 10 people have died as Hurricane Milton swept through Florida, US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed on Thursday. The powerful storm caused widespread destruction, including damaged homes, and power outages for millions before moving into the Atlantic. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said the city avoided severe storm surges, which lessened the overall damage. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reported 19 tornadoes and severe damage to around 125 homes, mostly mobile homes. The damage from both Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene is expected to reach billions of dollars.
Source:dna
October 11, 2024 04:14 UTC
Evolving nature of cyber threats presents a significant challenge
BENGALURU: Tata Communications has partnered with cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to global enterprises. Both the surge in cloud adoption and shift towards digital transformation have complicated the attack surface for any organisation. Tata Communications and Palo Alto Networks said enterprises need robust, integrated and managed cybersecurity solutions to combat these challenges. He explained that the key differentiating factor of Palo Alto Networks' ZTNA 2.0 is the integration of Precision AI. Dutta said the adoption of ZTNA is rising across industries, driven by the expanding digital landscape, increased cloud adoption, and hybrid workforce models.
Source:Indian Express
October 11, 2024 03:14 UTC
The rise of AI-generated synthetic medical images: a new frontier or potential pitfall?
This thought experiment becomes particularly relevant while considering the rapid rise of synthetic medical images in healthcare. Synthetic medical images can bridge this gap by providing an ethical, scalable, and cost-effective solution. Advantages of synthetic medical imagesOne significant advantage of synthetic medical images is their ability to facilitate intra- and inter-modality translation. Synthetic medical images also address the time and cost of collecting real medical data. While synthetic medical images hold the potential for improving healthcare, their widespread use comes with risks.
Source:The Hindu
October 11, 2024 03:11 UTC
1 person is dead, 12 trapped in former Colorado gold mine
A police officer moves a barrier for an emergency vehicle Thursday, Oct 9, 2024, at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colo.A police officer moves a barrier for an emergency vehicle Thursday, Oct 9, 2024, at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colo. (Photo | via AP)DENVER: One person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said on Thursday. A rescue effort was underway for visitors stuck underground at a former Colorado gold mine that's now operated as a tourist site, Gov.Jared Polis' office said Thursday. People became trapped due to an equipment malfunction at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near the town of Cripple Creek, but the mine did not collapse, according to the Teller County Sheriff's Office and the governor's office. It says visitors can see veins of gold in the rock and ride an underground tram. Cripple Creek is a town of about 1,100 people located southwest of Colorado Springs.
Source:Indian Express
October 11, 2024 02:10 UTC
The Hindu Morning Digest, October 11, 2024
Government declares Hizb-ut-Tahrir a terrorist organisationThe Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (October 10, 2024) declared Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Durga puja in Bangladesh is a test of Yunus’ pledge to protect HindusFour days of Durga Puja festivity started in Bangladesh on Thursday (October 10, 2024) amidst nagging concerns about security. Kar trying to storm different Durga puja pandals. mental health helplineThe Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry will soon be covered under the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India and offer Tele MANAS service. According to data released by the Health Ministry on Thursday (October 10, 2024), an overview of the type of complaints on the helpline shows that the top four complaints here relate to sleep disturbances (14%), sadness of mood (14%), stress (11%) and anxiety (9%).
Source:The Hindu
October 11, 2024 01:09 UTC
Be number one or be wiped out, there's nothing in between in Ratan Tata's mantra, says former Coal India Chairman RN Sharma
A Journey with Ratan Tata was a tale of humility and friendship, says former Coal India Chairman RN Sharma who served major Tata Group companies in key posts. The centenarian, a former Vice President of Tata Steel and an ex-Managing Director of Tata Tinplate, recollected how he met Ratan Tata. That was when I first met Ratan Tata in 1967-68, a young man brimming with curiosity and determination," recalls the centenarian. Here was the Chairman of Tata Group, riding in a humble taxi, sharing a ride and laughter as if we were old friends. A number of Tata Steel workers described him as "God" for them who determined daily wages for him far above the practice.
Source:The Telegraph
October 11, 2024 00:25 UTC
Karnataka govt decides to constitute SIT to take action on report on COVID-19 'scam'
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (PTI)The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Minister said based on the report, as criminal intent is also involved, it has been decided to constitute an SIT, and also a Cabinet sub-committee for "review and monitoring." Apart from that, the Cabinet sub-committee will be assisted by relevant officers to go into details of other malpractices. The details about those involved are not there in this report and it may come in the final report," Patil added. It also decided to create Karnataka Skill Development Corporation under Companies Act, 2013.
Source:Hindustan Times
October 10, 2024 23:59 UTC
12 को आजाद मोहल्ले में माता जागरण
12 को आजाद मोहल्ले में माता जागरण चेवाड़ा । दुर्गा पूजा के मौके पर नगर पंचायत के आजाद मोहल्ले की बड़ी दुर्गा पूजा समिति द्वारा भगवती जागरण कराया जाएगा। पूजा समिति के अध्यक्ष लट्टू यादव व सचिव गोविंद चौधरी ने बताया कि कार्यक्रम के दौरान महिला और पुरुषों के बैठने के लिए बेहतर व्यवस्था की जाएगी। वोलेंटियर भी तैनात रहेंगे।
Source:Dainik Jagran
October 10, 2024 23:50 UTC
The gruelling course of litigation in India
Last month, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, highlighted the issue of court delays. Effective case management, involving clear timelines for filing documents, conducting witness examinations, scheduling hearings, and limiting adjournments, are crucial. Court scheduling and case management have long been challenges within the Indian judiciary, significantly contributing to delays. Court scheduling issues are deeply rooted in the complex interplay of these motivations. The Supreme Court of India and various High Courts have criticised this trend, noting that such directives often disrupt case management in district courts.
Source:The Hindu
October 10, 2024 21:48 UTC
Indian Firms Take Center Stage as Global Recruiters Withdraw from Campus Placements, ETHRWorld
AdvtByJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Download ETHRWorld App Get Realtime updatesSave your favourite articles Scan to download AppHyderabad: Amid global economic uncertainty, top companies from the United States, Australia, and Europe are reportedly showing little interest in visiting major Indian institutes for campus placements. They are now relying heavily on Indian companies to place their students, say the sources from these institutes.Even in cases where international firms are willing to recruit, they are posting fresh graduates to their Dubai or Indian offices to reduce costs. "For at least this academic year and the next, it's highly unlikely that any foreign firms will be attending campus placements," said an official from the International Institute of Information Technology , Hyderabad ( IIITH ). Last year, 97% of our students secured jobs, and this year we'll mostly depend on Indian firms again," Benerji Babu said.
Source:Economic Times
October 10, 2024 20:57 UTC
Sensex jumps 310 points in early trade on firm global trends
Benchmark equity indices climbed in early trade on Thursday (October 10, 2024) amid a firm trend in global equities and buying in banking stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 309.85 points or 0.38 per cent to 81,776.95 in early trade. From the 30 Sensex companies, PowerGrid, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Mahindra and Mahindra and Larsen & Toubro were among the gainers. Infosys, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra and ICICI Bank were among the laggards. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,562.71 crore on Wednesday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities worth ₹3,508.61 crore, according to exchange data.
Source:The Hindu
October 10, 2024 20:06 UTC
Is the Nobel Prize still relevant today?
Noble idea behind the Nobel PrizeThe Nobel Prizes originated from one guilt-ridden scientist’s final will and testament — Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite. “They’re generally captivated and interested in science, not because they want to win a Nobel Prize,” she told DW. AdvertisementLack of diversity in Nobel PrizesThe biggest criticisms of the Nobel Prizes relate to their lack of diversity and bias toward Western scientific institutions. And very few people from countries outside Europe and the US have won a Nobel Prize. And certainly, Nobel Prize committees are not as inclusive as they need to be,” said Dasgupta.
Source:Indian Express
October 10, 2024 19:26 UTC
Can India escape middle-income trap?
The World Development Report 2024 — authored by the World Bank — calls attention to the phenomenon of the “middle-income” trap, or the slowing down of growth rates as incomes increase. Over the last 34 years, only 34 middle-income economies — defined as economies with per capita incomes between $1,136 and $13,845 — have transitioned to higher income levels. In the modern economy, there are plenty of headwinds that India must overcome to successfully navigate the middle-income trap. Another economy that broke the middle-income trap was Chile. An economy cannot break a middle-income trap if workers are unable to partake in the growth process, as reduced consumption demand will become a drag on the economy.
Source:The Hindu
October 10, 2024 19:04 UTC
Hurricane Milton News: अमेरिका में फ्लोरिडा तट से टकराया मिल्टन तूफान, 32 लाख से अधिक लोग अंधरे में रहने को मजबूर
तूफान मिल्टन ने गुरुवार को फ्लोरिडा में विनाशकारी रास्ता बनाते हुए अटलांटिक महासागर में प्रवेश किया। जब यह फ्लोरिडा तट से टकराया तो एक दर्जन से अधिक बवंडर आए। तूफान मिल्टन के कारण चार लोगों की मौत हो गई। गवर्नर रॉन डेसेंटिस ने कहा कि राज्य की सबसे खराब स्थिति टल गई है। हालांकि उन्होंने लोगों को सावधान रहने की चेतावनी दी है।एपी, टैंपा। फ्लोरिडा में मिल्टन तूफान के कारण तेज हवाओं के साथ बारिश हुई। कुछ हिस्सों में 18 इंच तक बारिश हुई। चार लोगों की मौत हो गई है। तूफान के कारण फ्लोरिडा के एक बड़े हिस्से में बिजली गुल हो गई है। 32 लाख से अधिक लोग अंधरे में रहने को मजबूर हैं। 10 लाख से अधिक लोगों को सुरक्षित स्थान पर जाने के लिए कहा गया है। तूफान से लोगों की मुसीबतें बढ़ गईं टैंपा और सेंट पीटर्सबर्ग में 60 प्रतिशत से अधिक गैस स्टेशनों में बुधवार रात गैस खत्म हो गई। तूफान के कारण 135 किलोमीटर प्रति घंटे की रफ्तार से चली हवाएं चलीं। हेलेन तूफान के तबाही मचाने के दो सप्ताह से भी कम समय बाद आए इस तूफान से लोगों की मुसीबतें और बढ़ गईं।मिल्टन तूफान से आपातकालीन स्थिति फ्लोरिडा में तबाही मचाने के बाद तूफान मिल्टन गुरुवार को अटलांटिक महासागर में प्रवेश कर गया। गवर्नर रान डेसेंटिस ने कहा, तूफान से काफी नुकसान हुआ है।क्षेत्र में अभी भी आपातकालीन स्थिति है। अधिकारियों ने कहा कि खतरा अभी भी बना हुआ है। अधिकारियों ने लोगों से घर पर रहने का आग्रह किया है।सेंट पीटर्सबर्ग में पानी की मुख्य लाइन टूटने के कारण शहर में सेवा बंद कर दी गई थी। निवासियों को घरों में नलों से पानी नहीं मिल पा रहा है।रात भर में 35 लोगों को बचाया गया मेयर केन वेल्च ने लंबे समय तक बिजली कटौती और सीवर प्रणाली के बंद होने की आशंका जताई है। टैंपा के प्लांट सिटी में शहर में 13.5 इंच (34 सेमी) बारिश हुई थी। इससे कई स्थानों पर बाढ़ आ गई। आपातकालीन कर्मचारियों ने रात भर में 35 लोगों को बचाया।
Source:Dainik Jagran
October 10, 2024 18:49 UTC
The Tata imprint on India’s biggest leap of faith in the tech sector — semiconductors
It’d been nearly a year since India has announced its ambitious $10 billion plan to kickstart semiconductor production in the country. Advertisement“Today, the state government of Assam in partnership with the Tata group will make Assam a major player in sophisticated semiconductors. But the real breakthrough, and the crown jewel in many ways, is the chip fabrication plant that the Tatas are setting up as it signifies a big step up in India’s production capabilities. Fabs are the highly specialised semiconductor manufacturing facilities that print the miniaturised integrated circuits from the chip design into the silicon wafers. The fabrication process is intricate and requires clean rooms designed to maintain sterile conditions to prevent contamination by air particles.
Source:Indian Express
October 10, 2024 18:42 UTC