23-year-old man gets killed for spitting in parking lot in Odisha
JHARSUGUDA: A spat over spitting turned ugly after a 23-year-old youth was reportedly stabbed to death at a parking lot in Belpahar town here on Monday. Sources said while taking out his two-wheeler, Sahu reportedly spit in the parking lot. As his spittle fell on the bike of another man, an argument broke out between them. The heated exchange turned ugly when the man called some of his friends and started to assault Sahu with sharp weapons. They reportedly stabbed Sahu and fled.
Source:Indian Express
July 17, 2024 04:11 UTC
SAD chief Sukhbir to abide by Akal Takht summons
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced on Tuesday that he would abide by an Akal Takht summons and appear before the highest Sikh temporal seat to answer allegations by a rebel group of the SAD that he “compromised Panth (Sikh community) sentiments for political gains.”Mr. Badal said that as a devout Sikh, he would follow the orders of the Sri Akal Takht Sahib and appear before it. On Monday, the Akal Takht chief priest, Giani Raghbir Singh, asked the SAD president to appear in person before the Akal Takht to submit a written explanation on rebel leaders’ allegations that he had compromised on ‘Panth’ sentiments and did not represent the sentiments of the community. Mr. Badal has been asked to give an explanation within 15 days. Senior SAD leader and former MP Prem Singh Chandumajra, and former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur among other leaders, have raised the banner of revolt against Mr. Badal. On July 1 they appeared before the Akal Takht in Amritsar, and submitted a letter to apologise and sought forgiveness for four mistakes they made while their party was in power between 2007 and 2017.
Source:The Hindu
July 17, 2024 04:06 UTC
Which topics are India’s researchers publishing papers on?
The chart-topper‘Coronavirus’ was the most published research topic in the world in the last five years and in the last two decades. ‘Coronavirus’ was the most researched topic in India in the last five years and among the top five research topics in the last two decades. It was the most published research topic in the U.S. over the last five years and in the last two decades. But it was conspicuously absent from China’s top research topics. Click to remove AMP modeSome of the other topics that are widely researched are deep learning, and clean and green energy topics such as photocatalysis, supercapacitors, and oxygen reduction reactions.
Source:The Hindu
July 17, 2024 00:57 UTC
US journalist Gershkovich scheduled to appear in Russian court for the second hearing of spy charges
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is scheduled to appear in court in Russia on Thursday for the second hearing in his trial on espionage charges that he, his employer and the US government vehemently deny, court records showed. ADVERTISEMENTAt the first hearing last month the court had adjourned until mid-August. But Gershkovich's lawyers petitioned the court to hold the second hearing earlier, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti and independent news site Mediazona reported on Tuesday, citing court officials. Authorities arrested Gershkovich on March 29, 2023, and claimed without offering any evidence that he was gathering secret information for the US. The American-born son of immigrants from the USSR, Gershkovich is the first Western journalist arrested on espionage charges in post-Soviet Russia.
Source:The Telegraph
July 16, 2024 22:23 UTC
Paris landmarks double up as Olympic venues
(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelPARIS: The Olympic Games in France begin on July 26 with a visually stunning opening ceremony through central Paris along the River Seine.But the Seine is not the only scenic backdrop to the Games, with several other Paris landmarks playing host to sporting events. Below is a list of some of them:The beach volleyball will take place against one of the most iconic backdrops in Olympics history, with the Eiffel Tower looming over the athletes as they compete in a temporary stadium built in the Champ de Mars park.THE GRAND PALAIS Unveiled in 1900 for the Paris Universal Exhibition, the Grand Palais is visible across swathes of Paris thanks to its sweeping glass roof. During the Games, it will host archery, road cycling and athletics events.Linking the Grand Palais with Invalides, the Pont Alexandre III is one of France's grandest bridges, with gold-colored statues at either end. It will be the site of road cycling, marathon swimming and triathlon events during the Olympics.PLACE DE LA CONCORDEA one-time site of high-profile executions, the Place de la Concorde is now one of Paris' most beloved public spaces, located in a wealthy neighbourhood between the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. As part of the Paris Olympics' plan to integrate urban sports into city life, the square will hold 3X3 basketball, breakdancing, BMX freestyle and skateboarding.ROLAND GARROSWith its world-renowned red-clay tennis courts known as the longtime home of the French Open, Roland Garros will host Olympics tennis events, but is also adding boxing to its repertoire during the Games.
Source:Economic Times
July 16, 2024 22:04 UTC
From Galwan to 2024: How India's defence budget reflects strategic changes
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Source:Economic Times
July 16, 2024 17:09 UTC
Fact Check: No 'India-India' chants at Republican National Convention, video is edited
Now, a video going viral on social media claims to show Vance greeting delegates amid alleged chants of "India-India." Social media users claimed these chants were raised as Vance brought his wife Usha Chilukuri into the convention. advertisementRead MoreIndia Today Fact Check found that the viral video was edited to add the chants. Nowhere in these videos can the "India-India" chants be heard. Thus, it’s clear that the video was edited to add the "India-India" chants.
Source:India Today
July 16, 2024 16:19 UTC
Anant-Radhika Marriage: 10 facts you probably didn't know about the wedding
In the categories of «the most luxurious, the longest and the largest wedding of the year» Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant take the crown, Kazinform News Agency reports. Among the invitees were Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Boris Johnson, John Cena, Mike Tyson, Adele, Lana Del Rey and David Beckham. Anant gifted his friends limited-edition luxury brand gold watches worth $250,000. Before the official ceremony, the newlyweds, along with a thousand close guests, traveled between Palermo and Portofino on the $900 million Celebrity Ascent cruise ship. At the pre-wedding celebration in March, among the thousand guests were Hillary Clinton, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Ivanka Trump.
Source:The Hindu
July 16, 2024 15:45 UTC
Did you know that Shah Rukh Khan is a fab cook?
watchDid you know that Shah Rukh Khan is a fab cook? Don’t miss King Khan charm David Letterman with his culinary prowessImage courtesy: @netflix_in/InstgramEven David Letterman’s “performance” falls short in front of the Badshah of Bollywood. In a fun episode of the show My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan, the duo were seen having a gala time and pulling each other’s legs at Shah Rukh Khan’s home in Mumbai. You can watch the episode here. — Pooja Mitra
Source:The Telegraph
July 16, 2024 15:17 UTC