International

    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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      23 October
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      Eight express trains cancelled in SCR area due to Cyclone Dana

      Cyclone Dana has impacted train services all over the country and Eastern Railway has cancelled many trains out of which eight express trains affect the operations in south central railway operation areas. Here are the details of trains cancelled. Hyderabad: The Cyclone Dana, which is expected to make a landfall in Odisha on the night of October 24, has forced the Eastern Railway to cancel several trains. According to a railway press release here are the trains that are cancelled, affecting the operations in South Central Railway (SCR) Following are the trains cancelled: Sl.Train No.From ToDate of Journey112703Howrah-Secunderabad24.10.2024218045Shalimar-Hyderabad24.10.2024312514Silchar-Secunderabad23.10.2024412513Secunderabad – Silchar26.10.2024(cancelled due to want of rake)517016Secunderabad- Bhubaneswar23.10.2024618046Hyderabad-Howrah23.10.2024712704Secunderabad-Howrah23.10.2024803429Secunderabad-Malda Town23.10.2024

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    • 23 October
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      Police crackdown on protest against Adani Ambuja cement factory

      Police forces have surrounded Bhupal Reddy’s residence in Nalgonda, and there have been attempts to arrest other former MLAs and representatives of various public organizations, political leaders, and environmental activists Hyderabad: The public hearing for the construction of the Adani cement factory at Ramannapet has been marked by police action. Former BRS MLAs, including Bhupal Reddy, Gadari Kishore Kumar, and Chirumarthi Lingaiah, have been placed under house arrest to prevent them from attending the public hearing. Police forces have surrounded Bhupal Reddy’s residence in Nalgonda, and there have been attempts to arrest other former MLAs and representatives of various public organizations, political leaders, and environmental activists. The government has deployed hundreds of police officers at the public hearing site, with additional officers…

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    • 23 October
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      KTR condemns house arrest of BRS leaders over Adani-Ambuja cement factory’s public hearing

      He demanded their immediate release, accusing the Congress government of using authoritarian tactics to suppress dissent and prevent the BRS leaders from attending a crucial public hearing on environmental impact assessment Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao strongly condemned the house arrests and detentions of BRS leaders and environmental activists protesting against the Adani-Ambuja cement factory in Ramannapet, ahead of the public hearing being held on Wednesday. He demanded their immediate release, accusing the Congress government of using authoritarian tactics to suppress dissent and prevent the BRS leaders from attending a crucial public hearing on environmental impact assessment. Rama Rao was outraged over the detention of BRS Nalgonda district president and former MLA Ravindra Kumar Naik, along with former MLAs Bhupal Reddy, Gadari Kishore Kumar,…

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    • 23 October
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      Telangana: Suspension of 160 AEOs spark protests

      The State Committee for AEOs has issued an urgent call to action. All the 2600 AEOs in the department have been urged to show solidarity with their suspended colleagues Hyderabad: The suspension of 160 Agriculture Extension Officers (AEOs) for their non-participation in the Digital Crop Survey has sparked protests at the grassroots level in the agriculture department. The State Committee for AEOs has issued an urgent call to action. All the 2600 AEOs in the department have been urged to show solidarity with their suspended colleagues. The committee has stressed that the issue of the suspended AEOs could become everyone’s issue. The State Committee for AEOs appealed to all members to recognize the importance of this struggle, emphasizing the need to safeguard their rights…

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    • 23 October
      160

      Revanth Reddy in double-engine arrangement with Modi-Adani to loot Telangana, says KTR

      He said Revanth Reddy, who defined Modi-Adani as a double engine, had reached an understanding with the duo Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday said Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had entered into a ‘double-engine arrangement’ with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and businessman Gautam Adani to loot Telangana’s resources. He said Revanth Reddy, who defined Modi-Adani as a double engine, had reached an understanding with the duo. Rama Rao stated that Revanth Reddy bowed to the diktats of Modi by handing over 2,900 acres at Damagundam for the VLF radar station, allowing chopping down of around 12 lakh trees and threatening Musi River at its origin. The Chief Minister was now conducting a sham public hearing for the Adani-Ambuja Cement plant at Ramannapet, downstream of the Musi River,…

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    • 22 October
      185

      Northern Arizona University in collaboration launches summer five-week program

      The partnership, supported by a MoU with Malla Reddy University, marks a significant step in providing cutting-edge education in computer engineering and immersive media, for students Hyderabad: Northern Arizona University (NAU), in collaboration with Risaya Academy, announced the launch of its Summer School Program, offering Indian students a unique academic experience at NAU’s campus in the USA. The partnership, supported by a MoU with Malla Reddy University, marks a significant step in providing cutting-edge education in computer engineering and immersive media, for students. The intensive summer five-week program, which starts from July, 2025, offers a focused study module that prepares students for postgraduate opportunities at leading universities in the USA, while also earning them a NAU certification. Malla Reddy University, VC, Dr. VSK…

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    • 22 October
      189

      India’s agricultural stagnation: How Genetically Modified technology could boost crop yields and global competitiveness

      India’s agricultural yields remain far below global standards. For instance, while India produces 479 kilograms of cotton per hectare, China achieves 1990 kilograms per hectare. Over the past two decades, crop production in India has made minimal progress. In 2004, cotton production stood at 470 kilograms per hectare, and by 2024, it had barely shifted, reaching just 446 kilograms. Other crops, such as soybean, showed only modest improvements. In 2010, soybean yield was 1006 kilograms per hectare, increasing to 1200 kilograms by 2024. Oilseed production improved slightly from 1840 kilograms per hectare in 2010 to 1980 kilograms by 2020. Pulses, too, experienced minimal growth, rising from 625 kilograms per hectare in 2010 to just 776 kilograms by 2020. India’s agricultural…

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    • 22 October
      181

      Kothagudem sniffer dog Juno wins gold medal in State level police duty meet

      Juno won the medal in the explosives detection category in the State level police duty meet-2024 held from October 16 to 19 Kothagudem: The district police’s sniffer dog Juno won gold medal in the state level police duty meet-2024 held at Telangana State Police Academy, Hyderabad. Juno won the medal in the explosives detection category in the duty meet held from October 16 to 19. Superintendent of B Rohith Raju appreciated the canine and its handler Hussain. He expressed pleasure at Juno showing the best talent to win the medal competing with 21 sniffer dogs. The SP suggested that Juno should be trained in a way that he shows his talent at the national level duty meet and wins a gold medal for…

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    • 22 October
      187

      Telangana: Manugur-Ramagundam railway line works to pick up momentum

      According to the gazette notification issued by the Centre on this October 16, sub-Collector, Kataram, revenue divisional officer, Bhupalpally and additional Collector (revenue), Peddapalli would be the competent authority to carry out the process of land acquisition Kothagudem: The works related to proposed Manugur-Ramagundam new broad gauge railway line set to be expedited with the Central government authorising revenue officials in the State to perform the functions of competent authority. According to the gazette notification issued by the Centre on this October 16, sub-Collector, Kataram, revenue divisional officer, Bhupalpally and additional Collector (revenue), Peddapalli would be the competent authority to carry out the process of land acquisition. Kataram sub-Collector would be looking after land acquisition in Malharrao and Kataram mandals,…

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    • 22 October
      179

      Elephant which killed two farmers in Telangana arrives in Maharashtra again

      Elephant named ME3, which drifted towards Telangana and killed two farmers within a week in April, is currently moving in the forests bordering Gadchiroli district of neighboring Maharashtra Kumram Bheem Asifabad: An elephant named ME3, which drifted towards Telangana and killed two farmers within a week in April last, is currently moving in the forests bordering Gadchiroli district of neighboring Maharashtra. The elephant again came back to Wadsa division in Gadchiroli district from neighboring Chhattisgarh in search of habitation three-four days back. Forest officials sounded alert over the movement of the tusker. They were taking support of a voluntary organisation, Stripes and Green Earth Foundation (SAGE), a Kolkata based NGO in handling the elephant. They requested the public to be cautious…

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