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Ringing in Your Ears? It Could Be a Warning Sign

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:32:00 +0000

Ringing in Your Ears? It Could Be a Warning Sign

🔔 Is there a constant ringing in your ears?

It could be tinnitus — and it’s more serious than you think.

High blood pressure, loud noise, or diabetes might be behind it.

👉 Watch this and protect your hearing.

Can you hear that ringing? Your ears might be sending a warning 🚨

Tinnitus is more than just an annoying sound — it can signal deeper health problems.

Learn the causes in this reel.

Why Frequent Urination Could Be a Red Flag

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:45:00 +0000

Why Frequent Urination Could Be a Red Flag

🚽 Peeing too often? That could be your body warning you.

Whether it's diabetes, a UTI, or kidney trouble — don’t ignore the signs.

👉 This reel reveals 5 medical reasons you’re always in the bathroom.

Always rushing to the bathroom? 🚻

Frequent urination can mean more than just drinking water — it might be a health red flag.

Learn 5 serious causes behind it in this reel!

This One Symptom Could Be a Silent Heart Attack

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:44:00 +0000

This One Symptom Could Be a Silent Heart Attack

Tired? Nauseous? Back pain?

It might not be stress or age — it could be your heart 🫀

Silent heart attacks are real and often ignored.

Learn the warning signs in this reel.

😱 Not all heart attacks come with chest pain.

Fatigue, jaw pain, or indigestion could be silent signs of heart trouble.

👉 Learn the subtle symptoms — and don’t ignore them.

This video could save your life or someone you love.

This Common Vitamin Deficiency Can Damage Your Nerves

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:15:00 +0000

This Common Vitamin Deficiency Can Damage Your Nerves

Tingling hands? Memory fog? These could be signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency — and ignoring them could lead to nerve damage.

Watch this short to learn the early warning signs and protect your health.

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How mangroves in Odisha, India likely reduced Cyclone Dana’s impact

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:08:00 +0000

How mangroves in Odisha, India likely reduced Cyclone Dana’s impact

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Cyclone Dana, which made landfall close to Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha at 3.30 am on Friday, did not cause significant damage as many had feared. Although efforts by state authorities helped limit the devastation — for instance, Odisha evacuated one million people to cyclone shelters — there was one non-human factor that also played a crucial role. It was the rich mangrove forest cover of Bhitarkanika.

What are mangroves?

Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees and shrubs typical of estuarine and intertidal regions, meaning they grow in areas where freshwater and saltwater meet. Mangroves typically have aerial, breathing roots and waxy, succulent leaves, and are flowering plants. The Sundarbans (spread across India and Bangladesh) is the largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world. Mangrove seedlings called propagules germinate on the parent tree before falling into the waters and growing into a mangrove tree again.

Red mangrove, Avicennia marina, grey mangrove, rhizophora etc. are some common mangrove trees. Abundant in swampy and marshy areas, mangroves represent a littoral forest ecosystem, which means they thrive in saline or brackish waters in coastal regions.

In India, many locations boast of mangroves. The Godavari Krishna delta in Andhra Pradesh, Bhitarkanika in Odisha, mangrove forests in Andamans, Kerala, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, etc., are some examples.

How do mangroves protect against cyclones?

When cyclones strike, mangrove forests act as a barrier against storm surges — a change in sea level caused by a storm, usually leading to large waves — by obstructing the water flow with their roots, husks, and leaves, according to a report published by the World Bank Group.

A different report by the group revealed that some of the mangrove species such as Sonneratia apetala “reduced the surge height from 4 cm to 16.5 cm with 50 m to 2 km wide mangrove strips, and reduced the water flow velocity from 29% to 92% with 50 m or 100 m wide mangrove forests”.

When mangroves are combined with built infrastructure, the impact of a cyclone can further be reduced. For instance, planting mangroves in front of an embankment can decrease water flow velocity, the report said.

What vast is Bhitarkanika’s mangrove forest cover?

Currently, Odisha has a reserve of a mangrove forest area of 231 square kilometres with a major chunk lying in Bhitarkanika. It stands second only to Sundarbans in West Bengal. Besides Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara, the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur and Puri are also home to mangroves, otherwise known as coastal woodland.

While 82 sq km area in Bhitarkanika is densely mangrove-infested, 95 sq km area has moderate mangrove forest. The coastal patches spread across 672 sq km were declared the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary in 1975. The core area of the sanctuary, with an area of 145 km, got the National Park tag in September 1998.

The park has withstood the onslaught of several cyclones in the past including the Super Cyclone, which took place in October 1999.

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Michelle Obama endorses Kamala Harris in fiery speech at Michigan rally, ‘We need a grown-up in the White House’

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:34:00 +0000

Michelle Obama endorses Kamala Harris in fiery speech at Michigan rally, ‘We need a grown-up in the White House’

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Michelle Obama endorsed Kamala Harris while speaking at a rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday evening, October 26, saying “we need a grown-up in the White House.” Michelle’s appearance at the rally was the latest in a series of high-profile appearances at the vice president’s rallies, including Bruce Springsteen, Eminem, Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland.

‘Kamala Harris will honor your commitment to the ideals we all share’

At the recent rally, Michelle said Harris is held to a higher standard than former president Donald Trump. "We are holding Kamala to a higher standard than her opponent. We expect her to be intelligent and articulate and to prove time and time again,” she said. "But with Trump, we expect nothing at all. No understanding of policy. No ability to put together a coherant argument. Instead, too many people are willing to write off his mean-spirited antics.”

Michelle added, "I hope you'll forgive me if I'm a little frustrated if we ignore Trump's incompetence while asking Kamala to dazzle us at every stage."

Michelle also blasted Trump for how he has behaved on the campaign trail so far. "His erratic behavior, his obvious mental decline, his history as a convicted felon, a predator found liable for sexual abuse. So I am praying that we consider the decades of sacrifice and struggle by all of our ancestors,” she said.

"We have to ask ourselves 'is a vote for Trump or no vote at all how we honor their lives?' That surely doesn't sound like freedom to me,” she continued.

She added, "I hope you will forgive me if I am worried we will blow this opportunity to turn the page on this ugliness for once and for all. He will not think about you once he gets into the Oval Office and that will have consequences for all of us. Kamala Harris will honor your commitment to the ideals we all share."

Israel says it eliminated 3 top Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:26:00 +0000

Israel says it eliminated 3 top Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon

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Israel on Sunday said it eliminated three commanders of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.“The Commander of Hezbollah’s Bint Jbeil Area, Ahmed Jafar Maatouk, was eliminated in an IAF strike. A day later, the IAF also eliminated his successor and Hezbollah's head of artillery in the Bint Jbeil area,” the Israel Defence Forces said in an X post.

“These three terrorists directed and carried out numerous terrorist attacks from the Bint Jbeil area including launching anti-tank missiles toward Israeli civilians and IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon,” the IDF added.

Israel continues to pound Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Israel on Sunday bombarded Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, a day after its airstrikes on Iran. According to an AFP report, the Israeli military said it killed 70 Hezbollah fighters and struck 120 targets in southern Lebanon and carried out "precision strikes" on weapons factories and storage facilities in the Iran-backed group's southern Beirut stronghold over the past day.

Smoke hung over the suburbs of Beirut after overnight strikes, which came after the Israeli military issued new evacuation warnings.

The Lebanese news agency reported bombing in the southern cities of Tyre and Nabatiyeh.

The war has left at least 1,615 people dead in Lebanon since September 23, according to an AFP tally based on official figures, though the real number is likely to be higher due to gaps in the data.

Th Israeli military said four of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon, bringing to 36 the total number of Israeli soldiers killed since the start of ground operations on September 30.

In another development, Hezbollah said it fired rockets at a military base in northern Israel, a day after it declared several areas in the region a "legitimate target" due to the presence of Israeli troops.

The Iran-backed group said it targeted a "military industries base north of Haifa... with a large rocket salvo", after it issued an evacuation warning on Saturday for large swathes of northern Israel.

Ideas To Make Money Online Using AI In 2024

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:58:00 +0000

Ideas To Make Money Online Using AI In 2024

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Ever wondered how some freelancers are able to make money online and make it appear effortless, while you're struggling to acquire clients or consistently grow your side hustle?

It can be extremely frustrating, spending hours and sleepless nights working on your passion project, only to receive little response or engagement, resulting in you not having a steady stream of income to supplement your job. After all, you started your side hustle or freelancing endeavor because you're passionate about what you do and desire financial freedom—but what's the point if you're sacrificing your wellbeing and gaining little positive results in the process?

In 2024 there has been a steady rise in the number of full-time and part-time freelancers, with one study by MBO Partners noting that one in five are making $100,000 or more, and that part-time freelancers (or those running a side hustle) comprise the greatest number of independent workers.

What's equally fascinating is that AI (artificial intelligence) undoubtedly is a strong factor that is influencing the influx of professionals entering the freelance workforce.

The MBO report found that in summer 2024, more than two-thirds of freelancers (65%) employ AI in their work, up from 37% in summer 2023. And what have been the results?

"For the large majority of independents, the experience has been positive: 62% say it complements their work," the report continues. "And 69% say they find it extremely or very helpful, up from 51% in 2023. The main benefits have to do with increasing throughput and productivity," adding, "95% of independents say GenAI makes them more competitive, while 66% said it increased their productivity/efficiency."

Therefore, if you're looking for a solution to your burnout as a freelancer and want to find clever ways to stay competitive in your industry so that you become the go-to solution for potential clients, knowing how to use and integrate AI effectively into your workflow would be a smart move.

When it comes to multiple use cases for freelancers to use AI in their work, the findings of the study uncover that the most popular ones are:

Writing (43%)

Research (42%)

Creative tasks (36%)

Let's break down each one further, with some examples so you can put these into practice within your workflow and make more money—even in your sleep:

1. Writing

Whether you're a freelance writer, content creator, or aspiring industry thought leader, here are several ways you can incorporate ChatGPT into your work, to save hours of mundane work, free up your mental space, and complete more projects in less time.

Drafting long-form content including personal blogs, guest blogs, and newsletters or client content. (This can save you time in the initial stages of writing—but when writing for clients, you will need to ensure that the complete product is your own, not AI-generated.)

Using AI tools such as Grammarly for editing, to enhance your grammar, style, and clarity, for a polished final draft.

Creating SEO-optimized content

Writing catchy titles or subject lines for email campaigns and social media posts

Drafting client proposals and agreements, and outreach emails for email marketing

Writing captions and memes for social media

Writing ad copy and product descriptions

Building out your LinkedIn profile using LinkedIn Premium's AI tools

2. Research

As a freelancer you will need to constantly keep tabs on what's happening in the world around you, and you will need to regularly analyze your market. AI tools can save you time in this process and ensure your insights are accurate and relevant.

Performing competitor analysis, using SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).

Collecting data and statistics on industry trends

Condensing lengthy blurbs of information into key points that are easy for you to understand

Analyzing audience demographics and identifying market gaps

3. Creative Tasks

A freelancer is always creating something—be it their own product or service, content marketing so they can win more clients, or simply ideas to get off the ground in the first place. Here are some ways you might find AI tools helpful in your work:

Brainstorming solutions and product or service ideas

Brainstorming ways to make your personal brand as a freelancer unique

Generating presentation templates

Creating video scripts for content creation and marketing purposes

Ideation for blog and content topics, and campaign ideas

Help with coding and programming to build apps and your own website

Streamlining photo touch-ups and video editing.

Try these 19 clever AI shortcuts, so you can get back to doing what you do best—working in your passion.

New Zealand clinch historic Test series win in India

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:39:00 +0000

New Zealand clinch historic Test series win in India

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Second Test, Pune (day three of five)

New Zealand 259 (Conway 76; Sundar 7-59) & 255 (Latham 86; Sundar 4-56)

India 156 (Santner 7-53) & 245 (Jaiswal 77; Santner 6-104)

New Zealand won by 113 runs; lead series 2-0

New Zealand completed a historic first Test series victory in India with a 113-run win in the second Test that ended the hosts' 12-year unbeaten streak.

The triumph in Pune gives the Black Caps an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and ends India's remarkable run of 18 consecutive home series wins since Alastair Cook's England clinched a famous 2-1 triumph in December 2012.

After New Zealand were bowled out for 255 on the third morning, India were set 359 to win and maintain their proud unbeaten home record.

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's half-century gave them hope but that was soon extinguished by Mitchell Santner, who took 6-104 to finish with 13 wickets in the match.

India were eventually bowled out for 245 in the evening session.

"Every time you take wickets, you get a little more confident," said Santner, who had never taken a Test five-for before this match.

"I felt that. Every time I got a wicket, it got a little better."

The hosts had made a rapid start thanks to Jaiswal's quickfire 77, but, having taken seven wickets in the first innings, Santner began to work his magic again.

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Jaiswal all fell to the left-arm spinner before Santner ran out Rishabh Pant and he proceeded to claim the key wicket of Virat Kohli as India collapsed to 147-5.

"It is a collective failure," said India captain Rohit. "The team has failed to accept the challenge thrown at us."

There was some resistance from Ravindra Jadeja but the all-rounder was the last man out for 42, leaving New Zealand to celebrate a comprehensive, famous victory.

Australian cricket team loses 8 wickets for 1 run with 6 ducks in one of the craziest batting collapses of all time

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:08:00 +0000

Australian cricket team loses 8 wickets for 1 run with 6 ducks in one of the craziest batting collapses of all time

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In one of the most calamitous collapses of all time in high-level cricket, an Australia One-Day Cup match between Western Australia and Tasmania at the WACA in Perth saw the hosts lose their final eight wickets for a solitary run as they were bowled out for 53.

Despite boasting plenty of Australian internationals such as Cameron Bancroft and Josh Inglis, the Perth-based team saw none of their final seven batters register a single run, as six ducks meant that their innings went from 52/2 to 53/10 in a matter of minutes.

In a 28-ball period, the dismissal of Cameron Bancroft triggered an incredible procession of batters returning to the dressing room.

Beau Webster of Tasmania was the wrecker-in-chief for his team, as he took 6 wickets, and 5 of those final 8 within the collapse. From the other end, Billy Stanlake also contributed with 3 wickets, with Tom Rogers having dismissed Aaron Hardie for the first wicket of the innings.

Western Australia lost 5 wickets at the score of 52, going from 52-2 to 52-7 in 14 deliveries. Any hopes of recovery were quickly dashed soon after.

WA had originally gotten off to a decent start despite losing Aaron Hardie early in the innings. Bancroft and D’Arcy Short stitched together a partnership to help the team to 45/1, but Short was dismissed at that point.

Breaking the partnership provided visiting Tasmania the opportunity to add on some more wickets, but the collapse was unlike anything they would have expected from their opposition.

Mini-collapse during chase as well

In response, needing only 54 from 50 overs, Tasmania unsurprisingly chased down the target comfortably. Mitchell Owen opened and got them off to a blazing start, but there would have been slight concerns as Tasmania themselves suffered a mini-collapse, going from 33-0 to 34-3.

The experience of Matthew Wade meant that there were no more hiccups, however, as he helped wrap up the chase within 8.3 overs.

This massive loss now sees Western Australia at the bottom of the table in the domestic one-day competition, with one win and three losses in four matches.Tasmania rise to third, behind powerhouses New South Wales and Victoria.

The WACA will be the focus of the cricket world in a month's time, as it prepares to host the opening Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, beginning on November 22.

Real Madrid face Barcelona with big stars out for the season’s first El Clásico

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:37:00 +0000

Real Madrid face Barcelona with big stars out for the season’s first El Clásico

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Spanish soccer will be enhanced this Saturday, October 26th, when Real Madrid and Barcelona cross swords. The first El Clásico of the campaign arrives with overwhelming expectations, as every minor detail promises to set the pace in this massive duel. At Santiago Bernabéu, La Liga's round #11 promises much more than points at stake-it's about identity, talent, and finely honed tactics. With both teams riding high but facing big challenges and crucial absences, this Saturday's matchup already holds a prime place in the headlines.

Real Madrid: The Resilient Merengues, But With Key Absences

Despite still being undefeated in La Liga, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid goes into this clásico with the reputation for resilience. They proved their mettle with a 5-2 crushing of Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, where Vinícius Júnior took the main stage. Madrid is doing all right and feels themselves. Clásicos are always tight, dramatic-they are soccer's own celebration, and we would love to entertain our fans well, as Ancelotti asserts while bestowing a summary of the atmosphere and confidence in the air of the Madrid team.

But everything is not hunky dory for Madrid. What that means is the lineup does have a number of important absences: Thibaut Courtois, Rodrygo, Carvajal, and Alaba for Saturday's clash, while Brahim Díaz-who has recovered from an adductor muscle injury-could make the squad, though this is not to say it is certain. Ancelotti understands these absences change the dynamics, but he said, "We've prepared to do things well with and without the ball. These are matches where you have to be complete to win, and that's our goal."

Barcelona: The Best Offense With an Audacious Approach

Barcelona travels to Bernabéu in an enviable position. In addition to leading La Liga, the team also has the best offense of the tournament, having scored 33 goals at an average of almost 3.5 per game. Things also went well in the midweek Champions League match, beating Bayern Munich 4-1 to end a drought against the Germans and therefore re-igniting the confidence of the squad. Forward Brazilian Raphinha stole the show with a hat trick-a performance that only fires up Barcelona's offense.

It's very serious for coach Hansi Flick. He will not be able to count on some key players against Real Madrid: Ter Stegen and Marc Bernal are already out, while Christensen, Araújo, and Ferrán Torres will hardly recover in time. Notwithstanding these obstacles, Flick dreams of an optimistic, resilient Barça. "We've got our approach and ideas… and I trust my players because they're well-prepared," said Flick in an expression of trust in the depth and quality of his squad.

Strategies in Play: Ancelotti and Flick Fine-tune the Minute Details

Carlos Ancelotti and Hansi Flick have spoken their minds on the clásico, giving away some of the tactics they come with into this clash. It speaks volumes on Real Madrid's confidence in their team play, as Ancelotti underscored simplicity and clarity: "This is the kind of game where we don't need to say much… in these games, Van Basten used to tell me the strategy was simple: You pass me the ball, and I'll handle the celebration." In a nostalgic touch, Ancelotti sums up the elite game: control, precision, and seizing offensive chances, especially against a Barcelona that's likely to press high.

Meanwhile, Flick focused on pressure and compact teamwork. The German coach in his philosophy mentions intensity and tight lines as a goal aimed at bringing Barça into a cohesive unit and blocking Real Madrid's counterattacks: "We've got to become a more compact unit… What we did was great, especially in the second half against Bayern," Flick emphasizes, underlining the necessity of maintaining possession and exerting pressure.

Who will win El Clásico?

The question everybody does is, however: Who's the favorite in this clásico? Even Ancelotti thinks, "In a game like a Clásico or a derby, it's tough to pick a favorite… it'll depend on the game's dynamics. If you choose a favorite, anything can happen." That's an honest opinion of such an unpredictable game. Both coaches perfectly understand that winning will depend on how well they adapt during the course of the match, seize their chances, and retain emotional balance during those moments of pressure.

Why Starliner's Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore were not on board the SpaceX capsule that returned to Earth

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:12:00 +0000

Why Starliner's Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore were not on board the SpaceX capsule that returned to Earth

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A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four members of the Crew-8 mission departed from the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday after an interstellar stay of 235 days, marking the Elon Musk-led company's longest human mission. Splashing down off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, just before 3:30 am ET on Friday, October 25, the spacecraft safely landed in the Gulf of Mexico. However, this capsule, too, did not have any room for NASA’s stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who left the home plant in June, believing they would be back home about one week later.

The NASA duo has since faced a series of setbacks that commenced with helium leaks and thruster malfunctions tied to their Boeing Starliner, which lifted off on June 4. Over four months later, Williams and Wilmore are still very much a point of interest as the world awaits their return to Earth. In August, NASA ultimately raised its hands in defeat, signalling that they wouldn’t return aboard the Starliner. Despite the rumoured tensions that possibly shaped into a rift between the US government agency and Boeing, NASA firmly established that it was dedicated to preserving its astronauts’ well-being above everything else.

And so, the Starliner spacecraft embarked on its journey home, unmanned, as it returned without its original crew members on September 6. In the meantime, Williams and Wilmore await the fruition of NASA’s new rescue mission for them, which eventually enlisted Musk’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, which had yet to depart for the space station. With two seats empty on board the Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA’s Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, the SpaceX capsule lifted off on September 28. Two other astronauts, Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson, were meant to take off for the ISS with Hague and Gorbunov. Alas, their interstellar journey was not meant to be, as the company had to make room for the stranded astronauts, whose homecoming is currently slated for not before February 2025.

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore not on board the SpaceX Crew-8 mission spacecraft landing on October 25

Why didn’t Williams and Wilmore board the early-leaving Crew-8 mission spacecraft that could have brought them home today? The reason is simple: they were not assigned to the spacecraft. This mission’s capsule had already been assigned two four NASA astronauts, Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos’ Alexander Grebenkin, leaving no room for anyone. The Crew-8 members launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket on March 4, three months before Williams and Wilmore’s now-beleaguered spacecraft launched on an Atlas V rocket, marking the Starliner’s first crewed takeoff to the ISS

As of now, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have spent more than 18 weeks on the ISS. With another four or five months remaining before they join their two Crew-9 members on board the Crew Dragon, the pair is hard at work. According to CNN, they’ve joined Expedition 72, the international crew of astronauts serving as the ISS’ official staff.

What are the stranded NASA astronauts up to on the ISS?

During a September 22 ceremony, the Indian-origin astronaut even became the commander of the space station for the second time. Having spent all this time there, the NASA pair has warmed up to regular duties on the space station, naturally mingling with other staffers.

They’ve also been assigned their respective spots, and their responsibilities have doubled as part of the Crew-9 mission. Williams and Wilmore will participate in customary crew work, resulting in spacewalks outside the ISS and other science experiments.

Dana Weigel, NASA’s manager of the ISS Program, also announced during an early August briefing that they had already ensured that they had the “right resources, supplies and training for the crew” if they had to extend their stay on the ISS, especially since the Starliner’s journey was a test flight.

“Butch and Suni are fully trained,” Weigel further noted. “They’re capable and current with EVA (spacewalks), with robotics, with all the things we need them to do.”

Now that Crew-8 has safely landed on Earth, Crew-9's Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, and their new crewmates Williams and Wilmore will help switch their capsule to the port that opened up after Crew-8 undocked from the space station. NASA’s recent updates revealed that the OG Starliner astronauts had invested their time in training for the task.

An October 18 update revealed, “Williams spent her shift in the Quest airlock cleaning cooling loops on a spacesuit and checking the suit’s other components.” Meanwhile, “ Wilmore set up the Sphere Cam-2 and filmed activities in the Destiny laboratory module in ultra-high resolution testing its ability to provide highly detailed mission imagery on future missions.”

North Korea claims ‘troop deployment to Russia’ conforms to international law

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:03:00 +0000

North Korea claims ‘troop deployment to Russia’ conforms to international law

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North Korea said Friday that any troop deployment to Russia would be in line with international law, state media reported, but stopped short of confirming it had sent soldiers.

"If there is such a thing that the world media is talking about, I think it will be an act conforming with the regulations of international law," said Kim Jong Gyu, vice foreign minister in charge of Russian Affairs, according to the official Korean Central News Agency.

Seoul and Washington have accused the nuclear-armed North Korea of sending thousands of troops to Russia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying they could be sent into battle as early as Sunday.

Seoul, which has long accused the North of sending vast shipments of weapons to Russia, has pointed to videos circulating online which appear to show North Korean soldiers in Russian uniforms at military bases in the Far East.

North Korea's representatives at the United Nations have dismissed the claims.

In the first mention of the issue in North Korean state media, vice foreign minister Kim Jong Gyu said he had "heeded the rumour of the dispatch of Korean People's Army troops to Russia".

North Korea's Foreign Ministry "does not directly engage in the things of the Ministry of National Defence, and does not feel the need to confirm it separately," he said.

Were it to exist, "it will be an act conforming with the regulations of international law," he said.

"There will evidently exist forces which want to describe it as illegal one," Kim added.

South Korea has slammed the deployment of troops, calling on Russia to stop "illegal cooperation" with Pyongyang, and warned it would review its stance on providing weapons directly to Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Domestic policy bars Seoul from selling weaponry into active conflict zones, but the country -- a top arms exporter -- has already sold billions of dollars of tanks, howitzers, attack aircraft and rocket launchers to Poland, a key ally of Kyiv.

Israel strike on Gaza school-turned-shelter kills 17, hospital says

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:16:00 +0000

Israel strike on Gaza school-turned-shelter kills 17, hospital says

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An Israeli airstrike on a school building in central Gaza has killed at least 17 people, according to a local hospital.

Al-Awda hospital told AFP and Reuters that the strike on Thursday hit the Al-Shuhada school in the Nuseirat refugee camp.

The Hamas-run government media office reported the same death toll and said the school was being used as a shelter for displaced people.

Videos from the scene, verified by the BBC, show wounded children being carried out in the arms of men.

Israel said it had targeted a Hamas command centre at the site "used by the terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks" against Israel and its troops.

The government media office said "thousands of displaced people” were using the school as a shelter when the strike hit, “most of them children and women".

Nine children were among the 17 killed, with more than 52 injured, the media office added.

Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for Gaza's civil defence agency, also told AFP that 17 people were killed and dozens wounded.

In recent weeks, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has hit several buildings being used as shelters across Gaza, saying it was targeting Hamas personnel and infrastructure.

Israel does not allow international media organisations - including the BBC - independent access to Gaza, making it difficult to verify facts on the ground, so we rely on information from video footage and testimonies, as well as Israeli and Hamas official statements.

In northern Gaza, the IDF has been intensifying a weeks-long offensive against what it said were Hamas fighters who had regrouped there.

At least 650 people have been killed since the new offensive in the north began, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

The Israeli military said it was facilitating evacuations of civilians while it continued “operating against terrorists and terrorist infrastructure”.

But residents unwilling or unable to comply with Israeli evacuation orders are said to be living in increasingly desperate conditions, with food and other essential supplies running out.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that during the first three weeks of October, Israeli authorities permitted only four out of 70 coordinated aid missions to north Gaza.

The US warned Israel last week to urgently boost aid or risk having some military assistance cut off.

Cogat, the Israeli military body responsible for humanitarian affairs in Gaza, said that trucks carrying food, water and medical supplies had been transferred to the north over the past week.

OCHA said earlier this week that humanitarian access remains restricted.

The final stage of an emergency polio vaccination campaign in the area has been postponed by UN agencies because of intense Israeli bombardments, mass displacement and lack of access.

The last phase of the two-stage rollout - prompted by Gaza’s first case of polio in 25 years, which left a baby boy paralyzed - was due to begin on Wednesday.

Almost 120,000 children in northern Gaza had been expected to receive a second dose of the oral polio vaccine.

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World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa Beat Bangladesh In first Test

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:36:00 +0000

World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa Beat Bangladesh In first Test

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South Africa have climbed to fourth spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test on Thursday. The Proteas improved their point-percentage to 47.62 with the victory, which helped them jump over New Zealand and England and take fourth place on the standings. Bangladesh's loss sees their point-percentage drop to 30.56 and they continue to languish in seventh place with India and Australia still remaining in the top two spots on the standings.

Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat first but the decision backfired as South Africa's pacers and spinners thrived in favourable conditions, bowling out Bangladesh for a mere 106. Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, and Keshav Maharaj each claimed three wickets.

Bangladesh's spinners fought back, with Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan sharing seven wickets between them. However, a resilient century from Kyle Verreynne, supported by Mulder (54) and Dane Piedt (32), helped South Africa build a commanding 202-run lead.

In the third innings, South Africa's bowlers, led by Rabada, once again dominated, reducing Bangladesh to 112/6. Mehidy Hasan (97) offered strong resistance, forming crucial partnerships with the lower order to push the total to 307. Rabada ended with impressive figures of 6/46, his best in Asia.

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:36:00 +0000

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

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US actor Ron Ely, best known for playing the role of Tarzan in the 1960s television show of the same name, has died aged 86.

"The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known - and I have lost my dad," the actor's daughter, Kirsten Casale Ely, said in an Instagram post.

Tarzan originally aired on NBC television network from 1966 to 1968, during which time the actor broke a number of bones and was reported to have been attacked by animals while performing his own stunts.

After retiring from acting in 2001, Ely became an author and published two mystery novels.

Ely made a brief return to acting for one television film, Expecting Amish, in 2014, where he played an Amish elder.

In the 1980s, he appeared in other hit television programmes including cruise ship-based comedy The Love Boat, as well as Wonder Woman with star Lynda Carter.

Born in Texas in 1938, Ely went on to marry his high school sweetheart in 1959, before divorcing two years later.

He was also known for hosting the Miss America pageant in the early 1980s, where he met his second wife Valerie Lundeen. The couple went on to have three children.

Lundeen was stabbed to death aged 62 by their son, Cameron, at their California home in 2019. He was then shot dead by police after being deemed a threat by attending officers.

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Ron Ely filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the force, though the judge ruled the officers had acted in self-defence.

The Tarzan star died at his home in Los Alamos in Santa Barbara, California on 29 September.

Announcing the death in an Instagram post on Wednesday, the actor's daughter said: "My father was someone that people called a hero. He was an actor, writer, coach, mentor, family man and leader."

She added: "I knew him as my dad - and what a heaven sent honour that has been. To me, he hung the moon."

Justin Trudeau in trouble, gets ultimatum: Why Liberal MPs demanded Canadian PM's resignation

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:11:00 +0000

Justin Trudeau in trouble, gets ultimatum: Why Liberal MPs demanded Canadian PM's resignation

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Justin Trudeau gets October 28 deadline:

Pressure mounts for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as demands for his resignation grew stronger on Wednesday. The Liberal Party Members of Parliament (MPs) gathered on Canadian Parliament Hill for a closed-door meeting with Justin Trudeau.

According to CBC News, during a closed-door meeting, dissatisfied Canadian parliamentarians expressed their concerns directly to Prime Minister Trudeau showcasing the rising discontent within the party.

The meeting was held as part of the weekly caucus meetings as the House of Commons is in session amid the growing discontent with Trudeau and his administration, the publication reported.

Justin Trudeau was given an ultimatum to decide his future by October 28.

During the caucus meeting, a document outlining the case for Trudeau's resignation was presented, although it did not specify any consequences if he failed to meet the deadline.

According to sources from Radio-Canada, 24 MPs signed an agreement calling for Trudeau to step down as the leader of the Liberal Party, as reported by CBC News.

Why are Canadian MPs seeking Justin Trudeau's resignation?

At least 24 of the 153 Liberal MPs have been holding meetings to secretly oust Justin Trudeau. The MPs have been seeking Trudeau's resignation in a bid to save their party from a potential poll debacle.

The public opinion surveys have suggested that under Trudeau's leadership, the Liberals are likely to face a political fiasco after Trudeau's Party was defeated in two safest constituencies in special polls held in June and September.

The MPs are also not happy with the preparations for the upcoming elections, which must be held before October 2025.

Another reason behind growing discontent among Liberal Party MPs is the declining trends in Justin Trudeau's popularity, which has sunk to an all-time low with rival Conservatives leading over Liberals by 19 points.

Fearing a massive defeat in the upcoming elections, some 24 MPs presented a document seeking Trudeau's resignation.

India evacuating more than a million people as Cyclone Dana nears

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:53:00 +0000

India evacuating more than a million people as Cyclone Dana nears

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Authorities in India are evacuating nearly 1.5 million people from the path of an approaching cyclone in the eastern states of Odisha (formerly Orissa) and West Bengal.

Thousands of relief workers have been deployed to minimise damage from Cyclone Dana, which is expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours.

The storm is expected to hit the coastal areas with wind speeds of 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph).

On Wednesday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said arrangements were in place to ensure the safety of residents in districts along the cyclone’s path.

State officials said they had prepared temporary relief camps with food, water and health facilities.

"We are fully prepared to deal with the storm. Don't panic, be safe and be careful," Majhi told the media.

Odisha is evacuating more than a million people from 14 districts, while West Bengal is evacuating over 300,000 people from coastal areas.

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Officials from the two states and rescue teams are on alert. Schools in the coastal regions have been shut.

Flight operations from Bhubaneswar and Kolkata city airports have been suspended from Thursday evening to Friday morning and more than 200 trains have been cancelled as authorities brace for the storm.

Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea and contingency plans have been made for Paradip port in Odisha to ensure safety of the staff and people living nearby.

The weather department has said “heavy to very heavy” rainfall is expected along the coast for the next 24 hours.

Odisha and West Bengal experience severe storms and cyclones every year.

In 1999, more than 10,000 people were killed in a cyclone in Odisha.

Last year, at least 16 people lost their lives when a cyclone lashed India and Bangladesh.

Transportation services have already been affected, with scores of trains and flights cancelled.

India's weather department has said a depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to turn into a severe cyclonic storm by Thursday evening.

Latest updates:

Cyclone Dana has already started landfall and will continue till morning (25th October 2024)

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noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:24:00 +0000

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Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away at the age of 92

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 04:40:00 +0000

Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last today. Known as the ‘Nightingale of India’, the veteran singer was 92.

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Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away today. She was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on January 8 after she tested positive for Covid-19. She was under treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) over the past couple of weeks. After showing signs of improvement recently, her health condition deteriorated. Unfortunately, she passed away today, leaving the entire nation in a state of grief.

LATA MANGESHKAR DIES AT 92

For a couple of days, Lata Mangeshkar was showing continued signs of improvement and her team also came forward asking everyone to pray for her. After fighting it out for weeks in the hospital, Lata Mangeshkar died today.

LATA MANGESHKAR: A LEGEND

Lata Mangeshkar was a force to reckon with in playback singing. In her seven-decade-long career, she gave us musical gems such as Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo, Lag Jaa Gale, Yeh Kahan Aage Hain Hum and Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, among others. For her exceptional talent, she was honoured with countless awards, including the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

India's Modi backs down on farm reforms in surprise victory for protesters

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:39:00 +0000

Latest News World/India News: In a surprise announcement on Friday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would repeal agriculture laws that farmers have been protesting against for more than a year, sparking celebrations for what farmers called a hard-fought victory.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, India, January 29, 2021. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

Modi's decision is a significant climb-down for the combative leader and comes as state elections in politically important grain-belt states loom.

The legislation - three laws introduced in September last year - was aimed at deregulating the sector, allowing farmers to sell produce to buyers beyond government-regulated wholesale markets where growers are assured of a minimum price.

Farmers, fearing the reform would cut the prices they get for their crops, staged nationwide protests that drew in activists and celebrities from India and beyond, including climate activist Greta Thunberg and pop singer Rihanna.

"Today I have come to tell you, the whole country, that we have decided to withdraw all three agricultural laws," Modi said in an address to the nation.

"I urge farmers to return to their homes, their farms and their families, and I also request them to start afresh."

The government would repeal the laws in the new session of parliament, starting this month, he said.

Farmers feed each other sweets and celebrate as they pose for pictures after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he will repeal the controversial farm laws, at the Ghazipur farmers protest site near Delhi-UP border, India, November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

The concession on laws the government had said were essential to tackle chronic wastage and inefficiencies comes ahead of elections early next year in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India's most populous state and long a key political battleground, and two other northern states with large rural populations.

Modi's capitulation leaves unresolved a complex system of farm subsidies and price supports that critics say the government cannot afford.

It could also raise questions for investors about how economic reforms risk being undermined by political pressures.

Protesting farmers, who have been camped out in their thousands by main roads around the capital, New Delhi, celebrated Modi's back-track.

"Despite a lot of difficulties, we have been here for nearly a year and today our sacrifice finally paid off," said Ranjit Kumar, a 36-year-old farmer at Ghazipur, a major protest site in Uttar Pradesh.

Jubilant farmers handed out sweets in celebration and chanted "hail the farmer" and "long live farmers' movement".

Rakesh Tikait, a farmers' group leader, said the protests would only be called off when parliament repealed the laws.

VULNERABLE TO BIG BUSINESS

Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government said last year there was no question of repealing the laws. It attempted to break the impasse by offering to water down the legislation but protracted negotiations failed.

The protests took a violent turn on Jan. 26, India's Republic Day, when farmers overwhelmed police and stormed the historic Red Fort in New Delhi after tearing down barricades and driving tractors through roadblocks.

One protester was killed and scores of farmers and policemen were injured.

Farmers celebrate after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he will repeal the controversial farm laws, at the Ghazipur farmers protest site near Delhi-UP border, India, November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

Farmers say the changes would make them vulnerable to competition from big business and they could eventually lose price support for staples such as wheat and rice.

The government says reform of the sector, which accounts for about 15% of the $2.7 trillion economy, would have meant new opportunities and better prices for farmers.

Modi announced the scrapping of the laws in a speech marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Many of the protesting farmers are Sikh.

He acknowledged that the government had failed to win the argument.

The farmers are also calling for minimum support prices for all of their crops, not just rice and wheat, a new demand that has gained traction among farmers across the country.

Some agriculture experts said Modi's reversal was unfortunate because the reforms would have brought new technology and investment.

"It's a blow to India's agriculture," said Sandip Das, a New Delhi-based researcher and agricultural policy analyst.

"The laws would have helped attract a lot of investment in agricultural and food processing - two sectors that need a lot of money for modernisation."

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a group that represents top corporations, had pinned hopes on the laws to pave the way for modernising India's decrepit post-harvest infrastructure.

Also, the $34 billion domestic food processing sector would have grown exponentially, thanks to the laws, according to CII.

Another industry body, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, late last year said the laws should spur startups, and technological interventions would help cut wastage and bring efficiency in the agriculture sector.

Seizing on opportunities, global and Indian venture capitals have already started funding agritech startups that aim to run the entire food supply chain, currently prone to massive wastage, often as high as four to five times that of most large economies, experts say.

Anil Ghanwat, head of a farmers' union and a member of Supreme Court appointed farm panel, said the laws promised farmers freedom from middlemen and their repeal would leave them open to old exploitation.

The opposition has been keen to take advantage of the acrimony between farming communities and Modi's party and Rahul Gandhi of the main opposition Congress party, said the "arrogant" government had been forced to concede.

"Just the beginning of many more victories for people’s voices," Mahua Moitra, a lawmaker from the Trinamool Congress Party and one of Modi's staunchest critics, said on Twitter.

State elections are also due soon in Punjab and Uttarakhand in the north.

Modi's party looks well placed to fend off challenges in the next general election, due by 2024, but in a worrying sign for him, a regional party swept to power in West Bengal state in May.

News Source: Reuters

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VVS Laxman has a big responsibility, BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly confirmed

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:27:00 +0000

Latest News World/Cricket News: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that VVS Laxman will take over as the chief of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) after former cricketer Rahul Dravid takes over as the coach of the Indian team. ANI has given this information. Ganguly has always prominently said that former cricketers should come into the system for the betterment of Indian cricket. Not only Ganguly but also Board Secretary Jay Shah and other senior officials wanted Laxman to serve as the head of NCA.

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Earlier, BCCI sources had said that we should not forget that Laxman has a special relationship with Rahul Dravid. It will be a very good combination that both of them work to take Indian cricket forward. Significantly, Dravid will start his work as the head coach of Team India from the series against New Zealand. Dravid has mentioned his roadmap after becoming the coach and how he wants to carry forward the legacy of former coach Ravi Shastri.

After becoming the NCA chief, now Laxman will have to shift from his hometown Hyderabad to Bangalore. Laxman is also currently the mentor of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. Apart from this, he has also served as the batting consultant of the Cricket Association of Bengal till the beginning of this year. Laxman will now have to relinquish all those positions to avoid issues of conflict of interest, which brings him double benefits.

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Australia Wins T20 World Cup 2021 Title By Defeating New Zealand In Final

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 20:07:00 +0000

Australia wins T20 World Cup 2021 title, defeating New Zealand by eight wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

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Latest News World/Cricket News: Australia wins their first T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand by eight wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Having been beaten by England in the 2010 final in Bridgetown, Barbados, the Australians were not to be denied this time around as they produced a brilliant batting display in the chase to completely outclass New Zealand. Mitchell Marsh (77 not out) and David Warner were the stars in chase for Australia while Josh Hazlewood was the standout with the ball in hand.

Chasing a stiff target of 173, the Aussies overhauled New Zealand's score with seven balls remaining.

Australia started well with Warner hitting a couple of boundaries. However, Aaron Finch's struggles at the top of the order continued as Trent Boult sent him packing for just 5.

Mitchell Marsh came out to bat at the fall of Finch's wicket, and immediately hit the ground running, smashing a six and back-to-back fours off the first three balls he faced. The Australian all-rounder didn't look back after that and proceeded to pound the New Zealand bowling lineup into submission.

If the Marsh barrage wasn't enough, New Zealand bowlers had to also contend with an in-form Warner, who too found the boundary at will.

Warner was the first to score his half-century, whacking a six of James Neesham to reach the landmark.

Warner and Marsh added 92 runs off just 59 balls to put Australia in complete control in the chase.

Boult returned to give New Zealand a much-needed breakthrough, removing the dangerous Warner for 53 but there was no stopping Marsh.

The lanky Australian all-rounder continued to torment the New Zealand bowlers, also scoring a half-century. He was joined by Glenn Maxwell, who took a couple of deliveries to get going, before teeing off as well.

Marsh and Maxwell kept finding the boundaries as New Zealand just couldn't find a way to keep the Australian batters quiet.

In the end, Maxwell finished things off with reverse ramp to third man to send the team into ecstacy.

Earlier, put into bat, Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell gave New Zealand a solid solid start. Mitchell, who was the hero for New Zealand in the semi-final against Pakistan, failed to replicate his performance and was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood for 11.

Guptill and captain Kane Williamson steadied the New Zealand innings but did so at the cost of the run-rate. The duo made slow progress and Australian bowlers kept things on a tight leash.

But it all changed when Williamson, batting on 21, was dropped by Hazlewood in the deep. Williamson suddenly stepped on the accelerator and flayed the Australian attack. Despite losing Guptill, the New Zealand skipper continued to attack the Australians.

The stylish right-hander tore Mitchell Starc apart as New Zealand zoomed to a big total. Hazlewood returned to remove Glenn Phillips and Williamson in the same over. Williamson fell for 85 just 48 balls in what was one of the most memorable innings of any T20 World Cup.

James Neesham provided some late fireworks as New Zealand posted 172 for four in their 20 overs.

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New Delhi to shut schools, construction sites as pollution worsens

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:37:00 +0000

Latest News World/India News: Schools in New Delhi will be closed for a week and construction sites for four days, the Indian capital's chief minister said on Saturday, as the city tries to protect people in a worsening air pollution crisis.

A view of Rajpath is seen on a smoggy day in New Delhi, India, November 12, 2021. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

Arvind Kejriwal said talks on a potential complete lockdown in the capital were also underway, but any decision would only be taken after consultation with the central government.

Earlier in the day, the chief justice of India asked the central government to come up with an emergency plan to tackle the dangerous smog, calling the situation "very serious".

Air quality in Delhi, often ranked the world's most polluted capital, has declined due to crop stubble burning, emissions from transport, coal-fired plants outside the city and other industry, as well as open garbage burning and dust.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in and around city has worsened to 470-499 on a scale of 500, according to federal pollution control board data on Saturday. That level of pollution means the air will affect healthy people and seriously impact those with existing diseases.

"For a week from Monday onwards, schools will be physically closed but will continue virtually so that children don’t have to breathe polluted air ... construction activities not to be allowed," Kejriwal said.

He added all government offices would shift to work from home, while private offices would be advised to do the same for a week to reduce the number of polluting vehicles on the road.

"We have been forced to wear masks at home also, the situation is very serious," said chief justice of India N. V. Ramana, the top legal officer in the Supreme Court.

The court was hearing a plea filed by a student over the worsening air quality.

Ramana said the government should consider a two-day lockdown to protect citizens and inform the court on Monday about emergency steps to improve air quality.

News Source: Reuters

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Three new faces including Shreyas Iyer got a place in the Test team while Rishabh, Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah, Shami were given rest.

noreply@blogger.com (Latest News World) — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:11:00 +0000

India test team against New Zealand Virat Kohli (rest in first test) Rohit Sharma Rishabh Pant Jasprit Bumrah for the two-match test series against New Zealand. Players like Shami have been rested while Hanuma Vihari has been dropped from this team.

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Latest News World/Cricket News: After being out of the T20 World Cup 2021, Team India is now preparing to play a home cricket series against New Zealand. In this cricket series, first three match T20 series and then two match test series will be played. For this, a 17-member Indian Test team has been announced. Three new faces have been included in this team, which include Shreyas Iyer, wicketkeeper-batsman KS Bharat and fast bowler Pramukh Krishna. Of this, Shreyas Iyer has been a frequent part of the Indian ODI and T20 cricket team, while the famous Krishna has played three ODIs for India, in which he has 6 wickets in his name. Apart from this, if we talk about KS Bharat, then he can play Test for the first time for India.

KS Bharat has been included in the Indian team as the second wicketkeeper-batsman. Wriddhiman Saha will be the main wicket-keeper of the team for the two Test matches against New Zealand and KS Bharat can get a chance only in an odd situation. Shreyas Iyer has been included in the team as a middle-order batsman and he has played 22 ODIs and 29 T20 Internationals for India so far. After playing so many matches, he has now been given a place in the Test team for the first time. Ajinkya Rahane has been made the captain for the first match of this Test series, while Cheteshwar Pujara has been made the vice-captain. In the second test match, Virat Kohli will return and he will again take the responsibility of captain.

For the two-match test series against New Zealand, Virat Kohli (rested only in the first test), Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Senior players like Shami have been rested while Hanuma Vihari has been dropped from this team. Jayant Yadav has returned in this Test team, who has played the first Test match for India. Mayank Agarwal has also returned to the Test team, while Ravindra Jadeja was rested in the T20 series against New Zealand, but he is a part of the Test team.

Indian test team against New Zealand-

Ajinkya Rahane (Captain - 1st Test), Virat Kohli (Captain - Will join the team in 2nd Test), Cheteshwar Pujara (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Wriddhiman Saha (Wk) , KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, the famous Krishna.

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