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    Swedish artist’s model house soon to find home on moon

    The Moonhouse, the size of a big hand, will hitch a ride to the moon on a lunar lander operated by the Japanese company ispace Stockholm: A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: a little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and, if all goes according to plan, put on the surface of the moon. The Moonhouse, the size of a big hand, will hitch a ride to the moon on a lunar lander operated by the Japanese company ispace. It’s set for takeoff on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 1:11 am (0611 GMT), on Wednesday. Artist Mikael Genberg says he has been wanting to put his typically Swedish-looking miniature house on the moon for 25 years. It was “a crazy, maybe idiotic, but at the same time, in my mind, really poetic thought to put…
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    Spain to levy 100% tax on houses bought by non-Europeans

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the plan this week to tackle housing affordability and high rents in the Southern European nation MADRID: Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by people who are neither citizens nor residents of the European Union. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the plan this week to tackle housing affordability and high rents in the Southern European nation. He said that the overall goal was to provide “more housing, better regulation and greater aid.” “The West faces a decisive challenge: To not become a society divided into two classes, the rich landlords and the poor tenants,” Sánchez said as he announced the plan. However, it remains unclear if the plan put forth by Sánchez’s minority coalition will pass in parliament. Here’s a look at what’s happening:Spain’s housing affordability crisis Like…
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    Indian national among three arrested for abducting boy in Nepal’s Sarlahi

    Accused have been identified as Ramji Sah, 68, and Bikram Paswan, 19, both residents of Bramhapuri rural municipality of Sarlahi district, and Pravachan Sah, 27, from Bihar’s Sitamarhi district Kathmandu: Police have arrested three people, including an Indian national, in connection with the abduction of a 15-year-old boy from southern Nepal’s Sarlahi district. The accused have been identified as Ramji Sah, 68, and Bikram Paswan, 19, both residents of Bramhapuri rural municipality of Sarlahi district, and Pravachan Sah, 27, from Bihar’s Sitamarhi district, according to Nepal Police news bulletin. A police team raided the house of Ramji Sah at Bramhapuri where the child was kept as hostage and safely rescued him. The three people, including the Indian national, were arrested from the house. The accused have been put under judicial remand for seven days and further investigation is underway.
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    Hamas accepts draft agreement for hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal, say officials

    Israel and Palestinian militant group at the “closest point” yet to sealing a deal that would bring them a step closer to ending the war, says mediator Qatar Cairo: Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said on Tuesday. Mediator Qatar said Israel and the Palestinian militant group were at the “closest point” yet to sealing a deal that would bring them a step closer to ending the war. An Israeli official said progress has been made, but the details are being finalized. All the officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the talks. “I believe we will get a ceasefire,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a speech on Tuesday, asserting it was up to Hamas. The United States, Egypt and Qatar have spent the past year trying…
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    Britain’s Princess of Wales Kate Middleton says her cancer is in remission

    In a statement on social media, the princess offers her heartfelt thanks to those who helped her and her husband Prince William London: The Princess of Wales said that her cancer is in remission Tuesday, following a visit to hospital where she received treatment earlier this year. In a statement on social media, the princess offered her heartfelt thanks to those who helped her and her husband Prince William. “We couldn’t have asked for more,’’ she wrote. “The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional.’ ’Kate, as she is commonly known, conducted the solo engagement at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, a world-leading state-of-the art cancer center known for its pioneering research. It hadn’t been previously disclosed that she had been treated there. “I was just saying, coming in the front entrance here, having made so many quiet, private visits, actually it’s…
    National

    Gurugram: 14-year-old girl raped on pretext of birthday party

    Based on the mother’s complaint, a case was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act Gurugram: A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a youth who invited her to a guest house on the pretext of a birthday party, police said on Tuesday. According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday night when the rape survivor reportedly left the house without informing her parents. She returned home the next day and narrated her ordeal to her family who then approached the police. The survivor’s mother in her complaint said that her daughter, a student of Class 8, had gone with her ‘friend ‘Anshu on his bike to celebrate the birthday of another youth, Avinash, police said. The woman added that Anshu had told her daughter that they would return after Avinash cuts his birthday cake. While Avinash left the guest house, Anshu raped her. “My daughter also…
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    Youtuber, friends arrested for performing stunts on moving car in Gurugram

    A video, that was circulated on January 12, showed Krishna Yadav, who runs the YouTube channel Babajaanivlogs, showcasing stunts on roads Gurugram: A Youtuber and his three friends were arrested here on Tuesday for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on moving cars, a video of which was shared widely on social media, police said. The four were later let off on bail after they joined the investigation. The video, that was circulated on January 12, showed Krishna Yadav, who runs the YouTube channel Babajaanivlogs, showcasing stunts in an underpass near the Rapid Metro here and his friends recording the act from another car, a police official said. Police quickly swung into action and after identifying the cars arrested all four accused. The two cars were also seized. “The accused have made confessions and they were let off on bail after they joined the investigation. The two cars have been seized and further…
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    Remarks misinterpreted: L&T HR head on chairman’s 90-hour work

    Muraleedharan, the head of HR for domestic operations of the engineering and construction conglomerate, says it is truly disheartening to see how the words of Subrahmanyan have been taken out of context, leading to misunderstandings and unnecessary criticism New Delhi: L&T HR head on Tuesday defended Chairman SN Subrahmanyan over his remarks on 90-hour work week, saying it is disheartening to see how the words of the L&T chief have been taken out of context, leading to misunderstandings and unnecessary criticism. In an interaction with employees recently, Subrahmanyan advocated for a 90-hour work week. The comments have received severe backlash from various quarters, bringing to the fore the debate around work-life balance. Taking to professional networking platform LinkedIn, Muraleedharan, the head of HR for domestic operations of the engineering and construction conglomerate, said it is truly disheartening to see how the words of Subrahmanyan have been taken out of context, leading…
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    Indian Army to showcase evolution of warfare: 77th Army Day celebrations on January 15

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to attend this event – ‘Gaurav Gatha’ — to be held at the Bhagat Pavillion of the Bombay Engineers Group (BEG) and Centre in this historic city of Maharashtra as part of the 77th Army Day celebrations Pune: Using laser, sound and light and multi-media technology, the Army on Wednesday will showcase in Pune the evolution of warfare from the ancient period to the contemporary era, drawing themes from Indian epics and modern wars. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to attend this event – ‘Gaurav Gatha’ — to be held at the Bhagat Pavillion of the Bombay Engineers Group (BEG) and Centre in this historic city of Maharashtra as part of the 77th Army Day celebrations. Ahead of this “grand event”, the Union minister is also slated to meet some ‘Veer Nari’ and veterans over tea on the premises of the BEG and Centre…
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    77th Army Day Parade on Jan 15 in historic city of Pune

    Nepal Army band, an all-girl marching team from the NCC, an all-women Agniveer contingent, and a set of ‘robotic mules’ among the key attractions lined up for the prestigious parade Pune: The historic city of Pune — home to the Southern Command — is all set to celebrate Army Day on Wednesday with a Nepal Army band, an all-girl marching team from the NCC, an all-women Agniveer contingent, and a set of ‘robotic mules’ among the key attractions lined up for the prestigious parade. Besides, the Indian Army will also showcase many of its potent weapons and cutting-edge platforms in a display of the country’s military might. Some of the platforms to be showcased at the parade include K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzer, BMP-2 Sarath infantry combat vehicle, T-90 tanks, Swathi weapon locating radar, Sarvatra bridging system, multi-barrel rocket system, ATOR N1200 all-terrain vehicle, drone jammer systems and mobile communication nodes, sources…

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      24 October
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      Medak: Farmer electrocuted; Dies on spot

      The farmer has been identified as Chakli Nagaraju (27). Medak: A farmer was electrocuted when he touched a live electric wire at Jhansi Lingapur in Ramayampet mandal on Thursday. He was Chakli Nagaraju When the electricity wire of his borewell snapped off, he tried to restore the power supply. Nagaraju touched the wire and died on the spot. A case was registered. The body was taken to the government hospital in Ramayampet for postmortem.

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    • 24 October
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      KTR calls suspension of AEOs outrageous, demands govt to revoke decision

      BRS leader urges the State government to engage in discussions with government employees to resolve their issues Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the suspension of 165 Agricultural Extension Officers (AEOs) and 20 constables, calling it outrageous and unjust. He demanded the immediate reinstatement of the suspended employees and urged the State government to engage in discussions with government employees to resolve their issues. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for suspensions of employees and denying them rights to raise their concerns. “Even government employees are being forced onto the streets, along with common people, to get their issues resolved,” he said, highlighting the growing discontent among State government employees. The BRS working president attacked the Congress regime for removing existing jobs rather than providing…

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      Tiger from Maharashtra triggers panic in Adilabad

      District Forest Officer Prashant Patil said that a tiger residing in the forests of Kinwat in Maharashtra drifted towards Telangana and strayed into the forest of Boath a few days back. Adilabad: Movement of a tiger that migrated from Maharashtra continued to trigger panic among locals at Chintalbori village in Boath mandal for the third day on Thursday. District Forest Officer Prashant Patil said that a tiger residing in the forests of Kinwat in Maharashtra drifted towards Telangana and strayed into the forest of Boath a few days back. A base camp was created, while four teams were formed to track movement of the tiger and to ensure smooth passage for the carnivore. The DFO further said awareness was being created among locals over…

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    • 23 October
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      Israeli strikes pound Lebanese coastal city after residents evacuate

      The state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli strike on the nearby town of Maarakeh killed three people. There were no reports of casualties in Tyre, where the Israeli military had issued evacuation warnings prior to the strikes. Lebanon: Israeli jets struck multiple buildings in Lebanon’s southern coastal city of Tyre on Wednesday, sending large clouds of black smoke into the air. The state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli strike on the nearby town of Maarakeh killed three people. There were no reports of casualties in Tyre, where the Israeli military had issued evacuation warnings prior to the strikes. Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group meanwhile fired another barrage of rockets into Israel, including two that set off air raid…

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    • 23 October
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      Kothagudem: Electricity line inspector in ACB net

      According to ACB DSP Y. Ramesh, the accused, Jinugu Nagaraju, demanded a bribe of Rs 65,000 from the complainant, Guguloth Nagaraju. He requested the money to avoid filing a case against Guguloth, who was allegedly using electricity illegally from his uncle’s house for construction work at his site in Karakavagu, Paloncha mandal. Kothagudem: ACB sleuths trapped an electricity department line inspector and caught him red-handed while accepting bribe from a person at Paloncha town in the district on Wednesday. According to ACB DSP, Y Ramesh the accused Jinugu Nagaraju demanded Rs 65,000 as bribe from the complainant Guguloth Nagaraju. He demanded the money for not booking a case against the complainant, who was said to have drawn electricity illegally from his…

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    • 23 October
      279

      Senior BRS leaders take part in Gangula’s mother’s funeral

      The final rites of Narsamma, who died of ill-health on Tuesday morning, were held at Markandeya nagar Swargadamam Karimnagar: Senior BRS leaders, party workers and other sections of the people participated in final rites of Gangula Narsamma, the mother of Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar. The final rites of Narsamma, who died of ill-health on Tuesday morning, were held at Markandeya nagar Swargadamam here on Wednesday. Former minister and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao, former ministers Vemula Prasanth Reddy and V Srinivas Goud, Huzurabad MLA Padi Koushik Reddy, formre MP B Vinod Kumar, Naradasu Laxman Rao, S Ravinder Singh and others participated in the funeral. Earlier, they took part in the procession after paying tributes to Narsamma at Kamalakar’s residence. District Collector Pamela Satpathy,…

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    • 23 October
      239

      Air India, Singapore Airlines expand codeshare, adds 51 new destinations

      Starting October 27, Air India and Singapore Airlines will codeshare on flights between Singapore and Bengaluru, as well as Chennai, boosting their total weekly codeshare services between the two countries from 14 to 56. New Delhi: Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Wednesday announced to expand their codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40 international destinations to their network. From October 27, Air India and SIA will codeshare on each other’s flights between Singapore and Bengaluru and Chennai, increasing their total weekly scheduled codeshare services between the countries to 56 from 14. SIA will codeshare on Air India’s domestic flights between Delhi and Amritsar, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Lucknow, and Varanasi, between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata,…

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      Animal protection organisations urge citizens to celebrate “Animal-friendly Diwali”

      In a statement issued here, the HSI/India said every year, thousands of animals and birds are left frightened, injured and lost because of an increase in air and noise pollution Hyderabad: As Diwali preparations begin, animal protection organisation, Humane Society International/India, has urged citizens to celebrate a noise-free and animal-friendly festival that prioritizes the well-being of everyone. In a statement issued here, the HSI/India said every year, thousands of animals and birds are left frightened, injured and lost because of an increase in air and noise pollution. Since animals have a far more acute sense of hearing, the noise of firecrackers has a terrifying effect on them and impacts their hearing and causes immense stress. For instance, fireworks can emit sounds of…

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    • 23 October
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      Jagan accuses Sharmila of ‘illegally’ transferring shares; moves NCLT

      The feud between Jagan and Sharmiala took a new turn in the form of the legal battle with a petition being filed last month in the Hyderabad Bench of National Company Law Tribunal Hyderabad: YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has moved the NCLT accusing his sister and AP Congress president YS Sharmila of illegally transferring shares of Saraswati Power and Industries holding by him and his wife Bharathi, on her and their mother Vijayamma’s name. The feud between Jagan and Sharmiala took a new turn in the form of the legal battle with the petition filed last month in the Hyderabad Bench of National Company Law Tribunal being taken up and posted to November for further hearing. In the petition, Jagan said he entered into an…

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    • 23 October
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      Iraqi PM says IS commander for country killed

      In a post on the social media platform X on Tuesday, Iraqi PM, al-Sudani said the operation was carried out by the Counter-Terrorism and National Security Services and targeted the terrorist hideouts in the Hamrin mountain range. Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that security forces killed the commander of the Islamic State (IS) group for Iraq and eight other senior leaders in an operation in a mountainous area of northern Iraq. In a post on the social media platform X on Tuesday, al-Sudani said the operation was carried out by the Counter-Terrorism and National Security Services and targeted the terrorist hideouts in the Hamrin mountain range. Meanwhile, a statement by the Security Media Cell, a media outlet affiliated…

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