In the midst of the conflict, a hashtag on Twitter began trending against the over 5per cent GST on packaged daily use foods like Paneer Butter Masala. Shashi Tharoor, a leader in the Congress, shared a meme today about the GST on Twitter, writing, "I don't know who comes up with these brilliant Whatsapp forwards but this one skewers the folly of the GST as few jokes have!"

Tharoor criticized the administration before for raising the GST rate. The Congress leader said, "This GST rate hike is breathtakingly irresponsible at a time of mounting economic difficulties for most Indians. The Aam Aadmi will bear the brunt of the burden even as inflation eats into his earnings. Does this government believe it can get away with anything?"

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But why is Twitter booming with mentions of Paneer Butter Masala? Paneer aficionados are angry that the 5 per cent GST on packaged daily-use foods like curd, paneer, and other dairy products may result in higher prices for their favourite paneer butter masala. To express their disappointment, internet users posted amusing memes. Additionally, Twitter began to trend #PaneerButterMasala.

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Rice, wheat, and flour, among other commodities, will now cost consumers extra if they are branded and packaged in a unit container as the amended Goods and Services Tax take effect on July 18. When branded and packed in a unit container, pre-packaged and labelled grains and pulses including rice, wheat, and flour (atta) will now be subject to GST at a rate of 5 per cent. When pre-packaged and clearly labelled, other commodities including curd, lassi, and puffed rice would also be subject to GST at the rate of 5per cent. The 47th GST Council meeting, which just concluded in Chandigarh, decided to raise the GST rate on these commodities.

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In the midst of the conflict, a hashtag on Twitter began trending against the over 5per cent GST on packaged daily use foods like Paneer Butter Masala. Shashi Tharoor, a leader in the Congress, shared a meme today about the GST on Twitter, writing, "I don't know who comes up with these brilliant Whatsapp forwards but this one skewers the folly of the GST as few jokes have!

In the midst of the conflict, a hashtag on Twitter began trending against the over 5per cent GST on packaged daily use foods like Paneer Butter Masala. Shashi Tharoor, a leader in the Congress, shared a meme today about the GST on Twitter, writing, "I don't know who comes up with these brilliant Whatsapp forwards but this one skewers the folly of the GST as few jokes have!" Tharoor criticized the administration before for raising the GST rate. The Congress leader said, "This GST rate hike is breathtakingly irresponsible at a time of mounting economic difficulties for most Indians. The Aam Aadmi will bear the brunt of the burden even as inflation eats into his earnings. Does this government believe it can get away with anything?" I don't know who comes up with these brilliant WhatsAPP forwards but this one skewers the folly of the GST as few jokes have! pic.twitter.com/zcDGzgGOIQ — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) July 20, 2022 × But why is Twitter booming with mentions of Paneer Butter Masala? Paneer aficionados are angry that the 5 per cent GST on packaged daily-use foods like curd, paneer, and other dairy products may result in higher prices for their favourite paneer butter masala. To express their disappointment, internet users posted amusing memes. Additionally, Twitter began to trend #PaneerButterMasala. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn Rice, wheat, and flour, among other commodities, will now cost consumers extra if they are branded and packaged in a unit container as the amended Goods and Services Tax take effect on July 18. When branded and packed in a unit container, pre-packaged and labelled grains and pulses including rice, wheat, and flour (atta) will now be subject to GST at a rate of 5 per cent. When pre-packaged and clearly labelled, other commodities including curd, lassi, and puffed rice would also be subject to GST at the rate of 5per cent. The 47th GST Council meeting, which just concluded in Chandigarh, decided to raise the GST rate on these commodities. (with inputs from agencies)

'Paneer butter masala' memes taking over Twitter; Shashi Tharoor joins bandwagon

According to local media on Saturday, the suspect in the alleged murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will have a mental health evaluation done. On July 8 in the western city of Nara, two days before the nation's upper house elections, Abe was shot and killed while out campaigning. Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who is accused of killing Abe, is currently in detention and is said to have chosen Abe because he thought the former leader had ties to the Unification Church.

According to anonymous investigation sources cited by the Asahi Shimbun and other local media outlets, the Nara District Court on Friday granted permission for the local public prosecutor's office to seek that 41-year-old Yamagami undergoes a psychiatric evaluation. According to the reports, the test should be finished by the end of November. The suspect will not be questioned further during the mental assessment. The assessment will be used by prosecutors to decide if Yamagami can be held criminally liable before deciding whether or not to indict him, according to the reports.

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Abe was the most well-known politician in Japan, and even after stepping down in 2020 because of health issues, he continued to play a significant role in society. He was also a controversial character who was accused of favouritism and criticised for his ardent nationalist sentiments. Officials from the prosecution and the court could not be reached right away to confirm the reports from the local media.

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According to local media on Saturday, the suspect in the alleged murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will have a mental health evaluation done. On July 8 in the western city of Nara, two days before the nation's upper house elections, Abe was shot and killed while out campaigning.

According to local media on Saturday, the suspect in the alleged murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will have a mental health evaluation done. On July 8 in the western city of Nara, two days before the nation's upper house elections, Abe was shot and killed while out campaigning. Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who is accused of killing Abe, is currently in detention and is said to have chosen Abe because he thought the former leader had ties to the Unification Church. According to anonymous investigation sources cited by the Asahi Shimbun and other local media outlets, the Nara District Court on Friday granted permission for the local public prosecutor's office to seek that 41-year-old Yamagami undergoes a psychiatric evaluation. According to the reports, the test should be finished by the end of November. The suspect will not be questioned further during the mental assessment. The assessment will be used by prosecutors to decide if Yamagami can be held criminally liable before deciding whether or not to indict him, according to the reports. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn Abe was the most well-known politician in Japan, and even after stepping down in 2020 because of health issues, he continued to play a significant role in society. He was also a controversial character who was accused of favouritism and criticised for his ardent nationalist sentiments. Officials from the prosecution and the court could not be reached right away to confirm the reports from the local media. (with inputs from agencies)

Shinzo Abe's accused assassinator to undergo psychiatric examination: Report

Liz Truss tried to bolster her chances of becoming the next prime minister of Britain on Thursday by expressing backing for yet another national big ship as the nation recovered from the state of emergency temperatures and amid an increasing cost of living calamity. Nobody, not even the Queen, could have genuinely anticipated seeing another royal yacht in their lifetime. However, here we are 25 years later. The Royal Yacht Britannia is currently anchored next to the blue parking lot of the Ocean Terminal shopping centre in Leith, close to Edinburgh, and all of its clocks display the same time: 3:01 pm. On December 11, 1997, at that time, the Queen stepped off the ship for the final time. She was notably seen crying as the Royal Navy band played a farewell to the soon-to-be-mothballed vessel.

Why do some individuals get so aroused at the sight of a large British ship? Since 2016, when the newspaper and its then-columnist helped secure Brexit, The Daily Telegraph has been pushing for one. A new "national flagship" would be constructed, according to Johnson's announcement from last May, "representing the UK's increasing standing as a great, independent maritime trading nation." However, the Ministry of Defence is reluctant to foot the bill due to a £16 billion equipment budget backlog. Britannia was frequently used by the royal family and in approximately 1,000 state visits, but it was becoming more expensive to maintain, so Tony Blair decided not to recommission it in 1997. He later claimed that he regretted that choice.

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But today, it's unclear who actually wants a yacht. Not the general public; according to YouGov, only 29% of people supported it in 2017. Not the royal family, who deemed it "not something we have asked for" and voiced their displeasure over plans to name a new ship after the Duke of Edinburgh. Truss is aware, however, that talking about a yacht while claiming she wants to fund it privately "allows her to pledge support for the idea without it ever happening," as Sunder Katwala, director of the think tank British Future, put it, six weeks before Conservative members choose Britain's next prime minister.

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Liz Truss tried to bolster her chances of becoming the next prime minister of Britain on Thursday by expressing backing for yet another national big ship as the nation recovered from the state of emergency temperatures and amid an increasing cost of living calamity.

Liz Truss tried to bolster her chances of becoming the next prime minister of Britain on Thursday by expressing backing for yet another national big ship as the nation recovered from the state of emergency temperatures and amid an increasing cost of living calamity. Nobody, not even the Queen, could have genuinely anticipated seeing another royal yacht in their lifetime. However, here we are 25 years later. The Royal Yacht Britannia is currently anchored next to the blue parking lot of the Ocean Terminal shopping centre in Leith, close to Edinburgh, and all of its clocks display the same time: 3:01 pm. On December 11, 1997, at that time, the Queen stepped off the ship for the final time. She was notably seen crying as the Royal Navy band played a farewell to the soon-to-be-mothballed vessel. Why do some individuals get so aroused at the sight of a large British ship? Since 2016, when the newspaper and its then-columnist helped secure Brexit, The Daily Telegraph has been pushing for one. A new "national flagship" would be constructed, according to Johnson's announcement from last May, "representing the UK's increasing standing as a great, independent maritime trading nation." However, the Ministry of Defence is reluctant to foot the bill due to a £16 billion equipment budget backlog. Britannia was frequently used by the royal family and in approximately 1,000 state visits, but it was becoming more expensive to maintain, so Tony Blair decided not to recommission it in 1997. He later claimed that he regretted that choice. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn But today, it's unclear who actually wants a yacht. Not the general public; according to YouGov, only 29% of people supported it in 2017. Not the royal family, who deemed it "not something we have asked for" and voiced their displeasure over plans to name a new ship after the Duke of Edinburgh. Truss is aware, however, that talking about a yacht while claiming she wants to fund it privately "allows her to pledge support for the idea without it ever happening," as Sunder Katwala, director of the think tank British Future, put it, six weeks before Conservative members choose Britain's next prime minister. (with inputs from agencies)

Liz Truss promises yacht worth £200m in her bid to become UK PM, royal family disapproves

Under the floorboards, construction workers remodelling a home found a series of letters documenting the dramatic final minutes of a Second World War RAF airman, and they set out on a mission to reconnect him with his family. They passed the records to a local historian who requested the assistance of the Daily Mail after being unsuccessful in locating the family of Sergeant Norman Tinsley, a radio operator who died on a bombing mission only months before the war's end. More than 70 years after the airman's valiant death, they have now been able to present the tattered manila envelope containing more than 30 telegrams, handwritten messages of condolence, and photographs to his shocked family.
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The airman was on his "sixth operational mission against the enemy," according to a letter from Sgt. Tinsley's 550 Squadron commander, and was a "popular" and "efficient and skilled wireless operator" who would be "greatly missed." After receiving the letters, The Mail's experts learned that Sgt Tinsley's mother had a brother named Joseph, whose two granddaughters, Sandra Colls, 62, and her sister Gillian Carter, 69, still reside close to Bury. They&nbsp;were thrilled to give them the missing letters, which had been found by Joseph's family.
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The women were aware of his sister Nora, who passed away in 2011 at the age of 79, but they were unaware of her brother's selfless act. "It's just such a surprise to find out all this after all these years," Mrs Carter said. It's very moving. It truly drives home how much these young men sacrificed for us. The letters were discovered by Sandra Burke, 79, whose late builder husband Brian said: "When I started to read them, they touched my heart." Her brother Ernest died while serving in Germany when I was only two years old. He and Norman shared the same age. It has brightened her&nbsp;day that the Daily Mail has located his family.

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Under the floorboards, construction workers remodelling a home found a series of letters documenting the dramatic final minutes of a Second World War RAF airman, and they set out on a mission to reconnect him with his family.

Under the floorboards, construction workers remodelling a home found a series of letters documenting the dramatic final minutes of a Second World War RAF airman, and they set out on a mission to reconnect him with his family. They passed the records to a local historian who requested the assistance of the Daily Mail after being unsuccessful in locating the family of Sergeant Norman Tinsley, a radio operator who died on a bombing mission only months before the war's end. More than 70 years after the airman's valiant death, they have now been able to present the tattered manila envelope containing more than 30 telegrams, handwritten messages of condolence, and photographs to his shocked family. The airman was on his "sixth operational mission against the enemy," according to a letter from Sgt. Tinsley's 550 Squadron commander, and was a "popular" and "efficient and skilled wireless operator" who would be "greatly missed." After receiving the letters, The Mail's experts learned that Sgt Tinsley's mother had a brother named Joseph, whose two granddaughters, Sandra Colls, 62, and her sister Gillian Carter, 69, still reside close to Bury. They were thrilled to give them the missing letters, which had been found by Joseph's family. The women were aware of his sister Nora, who passed away in 2011 at the age of 79, but they were unaware of her brother's selfless act. "It's just such a surprise to find out all this after all these years," Mrs Carter said. It's very moving. It truly drives home how much these young men sacrificed for us. The letters were discovered by Sandra Burke, 79, whose late builder husband Brian said: "When I started to read them, they touched my heart." Her brother Ernest died while serving in Germany when I was only two years old. He and Norman shared the same age. It has brightened her day that the Daily Mail has located his family. (with inputs from agencies)

70 years later, family learns fate of lost RAF airman from World War II

A medical secretary who was "forgotten" and died on her sofa two and a half years before her body was found is the subject of an inquest that will begin today. In February, skeletal remains belonging to Sheila Seleoane were found in her one-bedroom apartment in Peckham, South London. The 61-year-old spinster, whose long-lost relatives reside in South Africa, is thought to have passed away more than 2.5 years before she was found. In October 2019, neighbours first reported a "horrific stench" emanating from Miss Seleoane's apartment to housing association Peabody.

One tenant claimed to have gotten in touch with the housing association at least 50 times throughout the protests, which lasted for more than two years. Finally, in February of this year, police broke through the door. When the officers entered the apartment, they found Miss Seleoane's skeletal remains on the sofa in the living room. It is reported that Miss Seleoane passed away in the late summer or early autumn of 2019. The overwhelming odour that permeated the hallways alarmed the residents, who frequently expressed their worries to Peabody.

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Yet when authorities finally entered the apartment in February of this year, they found her remains propped up on the sofa and seemingly surrounded by deflated party balloons. Police claim they don't think her death was suspicious in any way. Someone may have accessed her apartment, possibly a burglar or rough sleeper, according to a person who lives in the building. According to the insider, a different resident reports that in the months before the body's discovery, they heard someone mounting the scaffolding.

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A medical secretary who was "forgotten" and died on her sofa two and a half years before her body was found is the subject of an inquest that will begin today. In February, skeletal remains belonging to Sheila Seleoane were found in her one-bedroom apartment in Peckham, South London.

A medical secretary who was "forgotten" and died on her sofa two and a half years before her body was found is the subject of an inquest that will begin today. In February, skeletal remains belonging to Sheila Seleoane were found in her one-bedroom apartment in Peckham, South London. The 61-year-old spinster, whose long-lost relatives reside in South Africa, is thought to have passed away more than 2.5 years before she was found. In October 2019, neighbours first reported a "horrific stench" emanating from Miss Seleoane's apartment to housing association Peabody. One tenant claimed to have gotten in touch with the housing association at least 50 times throughout the protests, which lasted for more than two years. Finally, in February of this year, police broke through the door. When the officers entered the apartment, they found Miss Seleoane's skeletal remains on the sofa in the living room. It is reported that Miss Seleoane passed away in the late summer or early autumn of 2019. The overwhelming odour that permeated the hallways alarmed the residents, who frequently expressed their worries to Peabody. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn Yet when authorities finally entered the apartment in February of this year, they found her remains propped up on the sofa and seemingly surrounded by deflated party balloons. Police claim they don't think her death was suspicious in any way. Someone may have accessed her apartment, possibly a burglar or rough sleeper, according to a person who lives in the building. According to the insider, a different resident reports that in the months before the body's discovery, they heard someone mounting the scaffolding. (with inputs from agencies)

Dead woman discovered after two-and-half years of death, her absence goes unnoticed

The agreement to reopen Ukraine's Black Sea ports will free up millions of tonnes of grain that have been trapped in Ukrainian ports since Russia invaded on February 24. This will alleviate concerns about a possible worldwide food catastrophe that Russia's invasion has sparked. In another, the Omicron BA.5 sub-variant, which contains 5.1 million inhabitants, is what's causing the present wave in New Zealand. In the last seven days, there have been 64,780 active cases, while authorities claim that many illnesses go undetected. New Zealand's quick response to the pandemic and its geographic isolation kept it mostly free of the virus until the end of last year, and it was once seen as a model for preventing Covid infection.&nbsp;

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Russia and Ukraine today signed separate agreements in Istanbul with Turkey and the United Nations that would permit Russia to export grain and fertilisers and Ukraine to resume grain shipments to international markets, respectively. This ended a standoff that threatened global food security while the two nations are at war in Ukraine.&nbsp;Oleksandr Kubrakov, the infrastructure minister for Ukraine, Hulusi Akar, the defence minister for Turkey, and Antonio Guterres, the secretary general of the United Nations, all signed the paper.

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As the nation fights a new wave of the Omicron strain that is disproportionately hurting the senior population, New Zealanders are dying from COVID-19 at historic rates. According to Health Ministry data, the virus claimed 151 lives in the seven days leading up to July 16 compared to 115 during the worst week of the last wave in March. According to a statement released by the government on Friday, 26 persons with Covid died in the past 24 hours, all of whom were above 60.

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On June 24th, 2022, American women not only lost their right to a safe abortion, many say they lost the autonomy they had on their own bodies. Since then, unfortunately, many disheartening news stories have come to light, like that of a 10 years old rape victim having to travel 385 kilometres (200+ miles) for an abortion. However, many organisations have also stepped forward to help out women in whatever way they can.&nbsp;

One of the biggest fallouts of the overturning of Roe v. Wade was women using the internet to access information about abortion. And let’s be honest, internet is a maze of content, much of which may be false or doctored.

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A new study released by the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that monkeypox patients across the globe are suffering from symptoms not normally linked to the virus.

Not only does this lead&nbsp;to missed and mistaken diagnoses, the cases do not conform to the definition of monkeypox released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Amid street and social media protests that the state should not fund ceremonies for Japan's longest-serving leader, the Japanese government said on Friday it would hold a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on September 27.

In an incident that deeply shocked Japan, the country's longest-serving leader was gunned down two weeks ago at a campaign rally.

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As the Gulf nation prepares to host the World Cup later this year, indignation has been generated by the death of 29 dogs by men carrying weapons in Qatar. The killings, which are the worst of a string of savage dog abuse cases, are being investigated by police, according to the authorities. However, animal welfare groups who claim that regulations protecting domestic animals like dogs are not being enforced criticise them. The most recent deaths occurred on July 10 at an industrial complex close to the capital Doha, but the massacre wasn't publicised until days later, according to campaigners speaking to AFP.

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American aerospace and defence company Lockheed Martin alongside tyre-maker Goodyear is reportedly working on a joint project to develop a new lunar rover that will be used by space astronauts for NASA's Artemis lunar landing program.

NASA is reportedly planning to have a variety of lunar vehicles on its roster. From hauling commercial payloads to carrying human astronauts to isolated regions of the moon on extended trips, NASA is looking for a wide pool of options.&nbsp;

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A new report by Recode and The Verge has revealed that Facebook's 'move fast and break things' era is still haunting the social media network.

The report sheds light on how chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg wanted to make Facebook akin to Windows.

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Actress Shonka Dukureh, who made&nbsp;her big screen debut as R&amp;B singer and songwriter Big Mama Thornton in Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’, has died at the age of 44 as per The Guardian. The publication said she was found dead at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. The actor has two children, one of whom found her unresponsive and went to the neighbour who called 911.

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Tennis fans are used to seeing Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray fight tooth and nail to beat each other at the Grand Slams but the "Big Four" are set to play together in the same team for the first time at the Laver Cup in London.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic on Friday was named as the fourth member of the six-man Team Europe, the 35-year-old Serb joining his long-time rivals at the fifth edition of the ATP-sanctioned event from Sept. 23-25.

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The agreement to reopen Ukraine's Black Sea ports will free up millions of tonnes of grain that have been trapped in Ukrainian ports since Russia invaded on February 24.

The agreement to reopen Ukraine's Black Sea ports will free up millions of tonnes of grain that have been trapped in Ukrainian ports since Russia invaded on February 24. This will alleviate concerns about a possible worldwide food catastrophe that Russia's invasion has sparked. In another, the Omicron BA.5 sub-variant, which contains 5.1 million inhabitants, is what's causing the present wave in New Zealand. In the last seven days, there have been 64,780 active cases, while authorities claim that many illnesses go undetected. New Zealand's quick response to the pandemic and its geographic isolation kept it mostly free of the virus until the end of last year, and it was once seen as a model for preventing Covid infection. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine and Russia sign food crisis deal to restart grain exports Russia and Ukraine today signed separate agreements in Istanbul with Turkey and the United Nations that would permit Russia to export grain and fertilisers and Ukraine to resume grain shipments to international markets, respectively. This ended a standoff that threatened global food security while the two nations are at war in Ukraine. Oleksandr Kubrakov, the infrastructure minister for Ukraine, Hulusi Akar, the defence minister for Turkey, and Antonio Guterres, the secretary general of the United Nations, all signed the paper. New Zealand: 26 people die of Covid in 24 hours, all above 60 As the nation fights a new wave of the Omicron strain that is disproportionately hurting the senior population, New Zealanders are dying from COVID-19 at historic rates. According to Health Ministry data, the virus claimed 151 lives in the seven days leading up to July 16 compared to 115 during the worst week of the last wave in March. According to a statement released by the government on Friday, 26 persons with Covid died in the past 24 hours, all of whom were above 60. Roe v. Wade: Google location history of women remains vulnerable; YouTube to censor false videos on abortion On June 24th, 2022, American women not only lost their right to a safe abortion, many say they lost the autonomy they had on their own bodies. Since then, unfortunately, many disheartening news stories have come to light, like that of a 10 years old rape victim having to travel 385 kilometres (200+ miles) for an abortion. However, many organisations have also stepped forward to help out women in whatever way they can. One of the biggest fallouts of the overturning of Roe v. Wade was women using the internet to access information about abortion. And let’s be honest, internet is a maze of content, much of which may be false or doctored. Monkeypox: New study shows symptoms are making recognition of case more difficult A new study released by the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that monkeypox patients across the globe are suffering from symptoms not normally linked to the virus. Not only does this lead to missed and mistaken diagnoses, the cases do not conform to the definition of monkeypox released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Japanese government's decision to fund Shinzo Abe's funeral sparks protests Amid street and social media protests that the state should not fund ceremonies for Japan's longest-serving leader, the Japanese government said on Friday it would hold a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on September 27. In an incident that deeply shocked Japan, the country's longest-serving leader was gunned down two weeks ago at a campaign rally. Moral outrage in Qatar following fatal shooting of 29 dogs and puppies As the Gulf nation prepares to host the World Cup later this year, indignation has been generated by the death of 29 dogs by men carrying weapons in Qatar. The killings, which are the worst of a string of savage dog abuse cases, are being investigated by police, according to the authorities. However, animal welfare groups who claim that regulations protecting domestic animals like dogs are not being enforced criticise them. The most recent deaths occurred on July 10 at an industrial complex close to the capital Doha, but the massacre wasn't publicised until days later, according to campaigners speaking to AFP. Lockheed Martin and Goodyear to jointly develop lunar rover for NASA's Artemis mission American aerospace and defence company Lockheed Martin alongside tyre-maker Goodyear is reportedly working on a joint project to develop a new lunar rover that will be used by space astronauts for NASA's Artemis lunar landing program. NASA is reportedly planning to have a variety of lunar vehicles on its roster. From hauling commercial payloads to carrying human astronauts to isolated regions of the moon on extended trips, NASA is looking for a wide pool of options. Why Facebook's 'move fast and break things' era still haunts it? A new report by Recode and The Verge has revealed that Facebook's 'move fast and break things' era is still haunting the social media network. The report sheds light on how chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg wanted to make Facebook akin to Windows. ‘Elvis’ actress Shonka Dukureh dies at 44 Actress Shonka Dukureh, who made her big screen debut as R&B singer and songwriter Big Mama Thornton in Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’, has died at the age of 44 as per The Guardian. The publication said she was found dead at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. The actor has two children, one of whom found her unresponsive and went to the neighbour who called 911. Laver Cup: Serbian star Novak Djokovic joins Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray for Team Europe Tennis fans are used to seeing Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray fight tooth and nail to beat each other at the Grand Slams but the "Big Four" are set to play together in the same team for the first time at the Laver Cup in London. Wimbledon champion Djokovic on Friday was named as the fourth member of the six-man Team Europe, the 35-year-old Serb joining his long-time rivals at the fifth edition of the ATP-sanctioned event from Sept. 23-25.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine-Russia grain export deal, Covid deaths in New Zealand, and more

Sunday marks the start of Pope Francis' historic six-day trip to Canada, where he will meet with Indigenous victims of abuse at Catholic Church-run residential schools and be expected to beg their pardon. The pontiff's description of it as a "penitential pilgrimage" is considered a crucial first step in confronting the widespread problem of clerical sexual abuse of children and years of cover-up. Indigenous communities in Canada have been waiting for it for a while. After arriving in Edmonton, Alberta's western province, Pope Francis will continue on to Quebec City and then Iqaluit, Canada's most northerly city. This will be the pope's 37th worldwide trip since assuming the role of pope.

He intends to restate his apologies, which he gave to Canadian delegates visiting the Vatican in April and which he then stated would "contribute to the journey of healing and reconciliation already undertaken," in the hope that it will be received positively. In unmarked graves near public schools run by the Catholic Church, hundreds of Indigenous children's corpses were found last year, forcing Canada to face its failed programme of forced assimilation. The Church's involvement in what a national truth and reconciliation committee has referred to as "cultural genocide" has also come under the spotlight.

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From the late 1800s through the 1990s, about 150,000 First Nations, Metis, and Inuit children were enrolled in 139 residential schools, where they were separated from their family, language, and culture for months or years at a time. By headmasters and teachers, many people suffered from physical and sexual abuse. It's estimated that thousands of people perished from illness, hunger, or neglect. Since May 2021, more than 1,300 unmarked graves have been found near the locations of the defunct schools.

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Sunday marks the start of Pope Francis' historic six-day trip to Canada, where he will meet with Indigenous victims of abuse at Catholic Church-run residential schools and be expected to beg their pardon.

Sunday marks the start of Pope Francis' historic six-day trip to Canada, where he will meet with Indigenous victims of abuse at Catholic Church-run residential schools and be expected to beg their pardon. The pontiff's description of it as a "penitential pilgrimage" is considered a crucial first step in confronting the widespread problem of clerical sexual abuse of children and years of cover-up. Indigenous communities in Canada have been waiting for it for a while. After arriving in Edmonton, Alberta's western province, Pope Francis will continue on to Quebec City and then Iqaluit, Canada's most northerly city. This will be the pope's 37th worldwide trip since assuming the role of pope. He intends to restate his apologies, which he gave to Canadian delegates visiting the Vatican in April and which he then stated would "contribute to the journey of healing and reconciliation already undertaken," in the hope that it will be received positively. In unmarked graves near public schools run by the Catholic Church, hundreds of Indigenous children's corpses were found last year, forcing Canada to face its failed programme of forced assimilation. The Church's involvement in what a national truth and reconciliation committee has referred to as "cultural genocide" has also come under the spotlight. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn From the late 1800s through the 1990s, about 150,000 First Nations, Metis, and Inuit children were enrolled in 139 residential schools, where they were separated from their family, language, and culture for months or years at a time. By headmasters and teachers, many people suffered from physical and sexual abuse. It's estimated that thousands of people perished from illness, hunger, or neglect. Since May 2021, more than 1,300 unmarked graves have been found near the locations of the defunct schools. (with inputs from agencies)

Pope to visit Canada for historic six-day visit to ask forgiveness of indigenous church abuse survivors

As the nation fights a new wave of the Omicron strain that is disproportionately hurting the senior population, New Zealanders are dying from COVID-19 at historic rates. According to Health Ministry data, the virus claimed 151 lives in the seven days leading up to July 16 compared to 115 during the worst week of the last wave in March. According to a statement released by the government on Friday, 26 persons with Covid died in the past 24 hours, all of whom were above 60.

The Omicron BA.5 sub-variant, which contains 5.1 million inhabitants, is what's causing the present wave in New Zealand. In the last seven days, there have been 64,780 active cases, while authorities claim that many illnesses go undetected. New Zealand's quick response to the pandemic and its geographic isolation kept it mostly free of the virus until the end of last year, and it was once seen as a model for preventing Covid infection. When the population was largely immunised this year, the government abandoned its zero-Covid strategy. The virus has been permitted to spread since that time.

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Medical facilities, including emergency rooms, general practises, and clinics, are under stress. Hospitalization rates, according to data from the Health Ministry, are still below their peak in March. Some doctors are pressuring the government to reimpose restrictions on public meetings or to make masks mandatory in schools, but the administration is defying their demands. Iona Holsted, the director of the Education Ministry, stated on Thursday that when students returned from their holidays the following week, the ministry had instructed schools to enforce the use of masks as much as possible.

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As the nation fights a new wave of the Omicron strain that is disproportionately hurting the senior population, New Zealanders are dying from COVID-19 at historic rates.

As the nation fights a new wave of the Omicron strain that is disproportionately hurting the senior population, New Zealanders are dying from COVID-19 at historic rates. According to Health Ministry data, the virus claimed 151 lives in the seven days leading up to July 16 compared to 115 during the worst week of the last wave in March. According to a statement released by the government on Friday, 26 persons with Covid died in the past 24 hours, all of whom were above 60. The Omicron BA.5 sub-variant, which contains 5.1 million inhabitants, is what's causing the present wave in New Zealand. In the last seven days, there have been 64,780 active cases, while authorities claim that many illnesses go undetected. New Zealand's quick response to the pandemic and its geographic isolation kept it mostly free of the virus until the end of last year, and it was once seen as a model for preventing Covid infection. When the population was largely immunised this year, the government abandoned its zero-Covid strategy. The virus has been permitted to spread since that time. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn Medical facilities, including emergency rooms, general practises, and clinics, are under stress. Hospitalization rates, according to data from the Health Ministry, are still below their peak in March. Some doctors are pressuring the government to reimpose restrictions on public meetings or to make masks mandatory in schools, but the administration is defying their demands. Iona Holsted, the director of the Education Ministry, stated on Thursday that when students returned from their holidays the following week, the ministry had instructed schools to enforce the use of masks as much as possible. (with inputs from agencies)

New Zealand: 26 people die of Covid in 24 hours, all above 60

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed an unmarried woman whose relationship status changed during the pregnancy to abort her 24-week baby, highlighting the fact that a legal disparity between a married and an unmarried woman should have no influence on the ability to carry out the procedure.

&nbsp;The bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Surya Kant and A S Bopanna said, “We are of the view that allowing the petitioner to suffer an unwanted pregnancy will go against the parliamentary intent and the benefits under the Act cannot be denied to her only on the basis of her being unmarried. The distinction between a married and an unmarried woman has no nexus to the object sought to be achieved by the Parliament.”

“Petitioner should not be denied the benefit merely on the ground that she is an unmarried woman,” the bench added. It stated that the order would depend on the final determination of a medical board established by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, that the woman's life would not be in danger if the foetus was aborted.&nbsp;

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The 25-year-old woman, a Manipur permanent resident who stays in Delhi right now, filed a petition with the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court last week rejected her request. It would "amount to killing the child," according to a two-judge Delhi High Court panel that included Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad.

The HC court stated that it cannot permit what the law forbids - access to pregnancy termination for an unmarried woman between 20 and 24 weeks on the grounds that her relationship status changed. The woman testified before the court that she and her partner had a consensual relationship that led to the pregnancy. She said she wanted to end the pregnancy since her partner wouldn't marry her. She also admitted to the court that she worried about being stigmatised for being a single, unmarried lady.

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The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed an unmarried woman whose relationship status changed during the pregnancy to abort her 24-week baby, highlighting the fact that a legal disparity between a married and an unmarried woman should have no influence on the ability to carry out the procedure.

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed an unmarried woman whose relationship status changed during the pregnancy to abort her 24-week baby, highlighting the fact that a legal disparity between a married and an unmarried woman should have no influence on the ability to carry out the procedure. The bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Surya Kant and A S Bopanna said, “We are of the view that allowing the petitioner to suffer an unwanted pregnancy will go against the parliamentary intent and the benefits under the Act cannot be denied to her only on the basis of her being unmarried. The distinction between a married and an unmarried woman has no nexus to the object sought to be achieved by the Parliament.” “Petitioner should not be denied the benefit merely on the ground that she is an unmarried woman,” the bench added. It stated that the order would depend on the final determination of a medical board established by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, that the woman's life would not be in danger if the foetus was aborted. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn The 25-year-old woman, a Manipur permanent resident who stays in Delhi right now, filed a petition with the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court last week rejected her request. It would "amount to killing the child," according to a two-judge Delhi High Court panel that included Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad. The HC court stated that it cannot permit what the law forbids - access to pregnancy termination for an unmarried woman between 20 and 24 weeks on the grounds that her relationship status changed. The woman testified before the court that she and her partner had a consensual relationship that led to the pregnancy. She said she wanted to end the pregnancy since her partner wouldn't marry her. She also admitted to the court that she worried about being stigmatised for being a single, unmarried lady. (with inputs from agencies)

India SC permits abortion at 24 weeks, says can't bar unmarried woman from having one

On Monday, Tunisians will vote on a new constitution supported by a president who is accused by his detractors of attempting to reimpose tyranny in the country that gave birth to the Arab Spring. When a young fruit vendor set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid, in the country's centre, in protest against police abuse and unemployment in December 2010, it marked the beginning of Tunisia's revolution. Hosni Mubarak of Egypt and Moamer Kadhafi of Libya were two dictatorial presidents who were overthrown as a result of the Tunisian revolution. However, the majority of the uprisings resulted in civil wars or military-backed counterrevolutions.

Tunisia is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a bailout package to prevent it from going bankrupt. Tunisia has been in economic trouble since the revolution. After President Saied dismissed the administration and suspended parliament in July 2021, blaming them for inefficiency, the nation descended into yet another political crisis.

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The Islamic State group targeted Tunisia frequently, and it was also a major source of foreign jihadists going to Syria and Iraq to fight alongside the Sunni extremists. 2015 saw three significant assaults in Tunisia that were claimed by IS and resulted in the deaths of 72 persons, mostly foreign tourists and security personnel. In 2016, a battle in the town of Ben Guerdane, close to the Libyan border, resulted in the deaths of 13 security officers, seven civilians, and at least 55 militants. Although authorities claim to have achieved substantial success since then in the fight against terrorism, the nation is still under the 2015-imposed state of emergency.

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On Monday, Tunisians will vote on a new constitution supported by a president who is accused by his detractors of attempting to reimpose tyranny in the country that gave birth to the Arab Spring.

On Monday, Tunisians will vote on a new constitution supported by a president who is accused by his detractors of attempting to reimpose tyranny in the country that gave birth to the Arab Spring. When a young fruit vendor set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid, in the country's centre, in protest against police abuse and unemployment in December 2010, it marked the beginning of Tunisia's revolution. Hosni Mubarak of Egypt and Moamer Kadhafi of Libya were two dictatorial presidents who were overthrown as a result of the Tunisian revolution. However, the majority of the uprisings resulted in civil wars or military-backed counterrevolutions. Tunisia is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a bailout package to prevent it from going bankrupt. Tunisia has been in economic trouble since the revolution. After President Saied dismissed the administration and suspended parliament in July 2021, blaming them for inefficiency, the nation descended into yet another political crisis. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn The Islamic State group targeted Tunisia frequently, and it was also a major source of foreign jihadists going to Syria and Iraq to fight alongside the Sunni extremists. 2015 saw three significant assaults in Tunisia that were claimed by IS and resulted in the deaths of 72 persons, mostly foreign tourists and security personnel. In 2016, a battle in the town of Ben Guerdane, close to the Libyan border, resulted in the deaths of 13 security officers, seven civilians, and at least 55 militants. Although authorities claim to have achieved substantial success since then in the fight against terrorism, the nation is still under the 2015-imposed state of emergency. (with inputs from agencies)

Arab spring torchbearer Tunisia returning to autocracy?

As the Gulf nation prepares to host the World Cup later this year, indignation has been generated by the death of 29 dogs by men carrying weapons in Qatar. The killings, which are the worst of a string of savage dog abuse cases, are being investigated by police, according to the authorities. However, animal welfare groups who claim that regulations protecting domestic animals like dogs are not being enforced criticise them. The most recent deaths occurred on July 10 at an industrial complex close to the capital Doha, but the massacre wasn't publicised until days later, according to campaigners speaking to AFP.

Activists claim that four guys, including two carrying hunting rifles, threatened factory security guards before murdering 29 dogs and puppies. Two of the wounded were in the last stages of pregnancy, while at least three additional people were hurt. According to one activist, the dogs began to run toward the men as they arrived because they thought "they were going to be fed." The activist continued, "But the men started shooting at random."

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Without providing any other information, authorities claim to have identified the suspects. Although advocates claim that dogs have long been the focus of brutal treatment in the Gulf state, where some people hold the misconception that dogs are "unclean" in Islam, the reason behind the act was not immediately evident. One activist claims that the gunmen claimed to security officers that "a dog had bit the son of one of the men." The protester claimed that because of the compound's strong fencing, no youngster could enter to play near the dogs. Another claimed that persons with guns had used dogs and birds, including flamingos, as targets frequently in recent years.

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As the Gulf nation prepares to host the World Cup later this year, indignation has been generated by the death of 29 dogs by men carrying weapons in Qatar. The killings, which are the worst of a string of savage dog abuse cases, are being investigated by police, according to the authorities.

As the Gulf nation prepares to host the World Cup later this year, indignation has been generated by the death of 29 dogs by men carrying weapons in Qatar. The killings, which are the worst of a string of savage dog abuse cases, are being investigated by police, according to the authorities. However, animal welfare groups who claim that regulations protecting domestic animals like dogs are not being enforced criticise them. The most recent deaths occurred on July 10 at an industrial complex close to the capital Doha, but the massacre wasn't publicised until days later, according to campaigners speaking to AFP. Activists claim that four guys, including two carrying hunting rifles, threatened factory security guards before murdering 29 dogs and puppies. Two of the wounded were in the last stages of pregnancy, while at least three additional people were hurt. According to one activist, the dogs began to run toward the men as they arrived because they thought "they were going to be fed." The activist continued, "But the men started shooting at random." Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn Without providing any other information, authorities claim to have identified the suspects. Although advocates claim that dogs have long been the focus of brutal treatment in the Gulf state, where some people hold the misconception that dogs are "unclean" in Islam, the reason behind the act was not immediately evident. One activist claims that the gunmen claimed to security officers that "a dog had bit the son of one of the men." The protester claimed that because of the compound's strong fencing, no youngster could enter to play near the dogs. Another claimed that persons with guns had used dogs and birds, including flamingos, as targets frequently in recent years. (with inputs from agencies)

Moral outrage in Qatar following fatal shooting of 29 dogs and puppies

According to a prominent environmentalist organisation, there may be 5,578 tigers in the wild, which is 40 per cent more than was previously believed. Despite this, tigers are still an endangered species. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the increase in numbers was caused by better monitoring, and the population is believed to be steady or growing (IUCN). Projects to safeguard habitat have demonstrated that "recovery is possible."

There are believed to be between 3,726 and 5,578 wild tigers, which is a 40 per cent increase over the 2015 estimate. The tiger was still listed as endangered, but the population trend showed that initiatives like the IUCN's integrated tiger habitat conservation programme "are succeeding and recovery is conceivable as long as conservation efforts continue," the organisation stated. The main dangers included habitat damage brought on by agriculture and human settlement, hunting and poaching of tigers' prey, and poaching of tigers themselves.

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“Expanding and connecting protected areas, ensuring they are effectively managed, and working with local communities living in and around tiger habitats, are critical to protect the species,” the IUCN said. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the population of wild tigers has begun to increase in their primary habitats in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Russia, and China after a century-long decrease. The IUCN revised its "red list" of threatened species, the most comprehensive source of information on the state of worldwide conservation for plants, animals, and fungi, and it also included a reevaluation of the number of tigers.

 
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According to a prominent environmentalist organisation, there may be 5,578 tigers in the wild, which is 40 per cent more than was previously believed. Despite this, tigers are still an endangered species.

According to a prominent environmentalist organisation, there may be 5,578 tigers in the wild, which is 40 per cent more than was previously believed. Despite this, tigers are still an endangered species. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the increase in numbers was caused by better monitoring, and the population is believed to be steady or growing (IUCN). Projects to safeguard habitat have demonstrated that "recovery is possible." There are believed to be between 3,726 and 5,578 wild tigers, which is a 40 per cent increase over the 2015 estimate. The tiger was still listed as endangered, but the population trend showed that initiatives like the IUCN's integrated tiger habitat conservation programme "are succeeding and recovery is conceivable as long as conservation efforts continue," the organisation stated. The main dangers included habitat damage brought on by agriculture and human settlement, hunting and poaching of tigers' prey, and poaching of tigers themselves. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn “Expanding and connecting protected areas, ensuring they are effectively managed, and working with local communities living in and around tiger habitats, are critical to protect the species,” the IUCN said. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the population of wild tigers has begun to increase in their primary habitats in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Russia, and China after a century-long decrease. The IUCN revised its "red list" of threatened species, the most comprehensive source of information on the state of worldwide conservation for plants, animals, and fungi, and it also included a reevaluation of the number of tigers. (with inputs from agencies)

40 percent more wild tigers exist than previously believed: Report

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