Five Ways to Keep Your Cats Calm During Diwali Fireworks 

Set up a quiet and comfortable space for your cat where they can retreat and feel secure. This can be a room with their bed, toys, and familiar items. 


Close windows and curtains to minimise the impact of loud sounds and bright flashes of light. 

Keep your cat occupied with toys and activities. Interactive toys can divert their attention. Play with them to engage and reassure them that everything is okay. 

Mask the sound of fireworks by creating background noise. Turn on the TV, play soft music, or use a white noise machine to help drown out the sudden and loud bursts of noise from fireworks. 

If your cat is particularly sensitive to loud noises and displays severe anxiety, consult your veterinarian. They may suggest some strategies to help your cat cope during Diwali. 


Five Ways to Keep Your Cats Calm During Diwali Fireworks

<p>During an election rally in the Indian state of Telangana, a girl sought to speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tried to catch his attention by climbing a light tower.</p>

<p>In Secunderabad, amidst Modi's speech, this surprising move by the girl prompted the Prime Minister to pause and earnestly request her to descend.</p>

<p>Amid concerns, Modi halted his address and appealed to the girl, referring to her as "beti" (Hindi for daughter), urging her to get down from the tower.</p>

<p>He was seen assuring the girl that he would listen to whatever she wanted to say and also said that resorting to such measures would not benefit her in any way.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Modi continued persuading the girl to climb down, even mentioning that there was a short circuit and the bad condition of the wire.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reassuring her that he was there to listen to her, Modi maintained a compassionate tone as the girl waved from the top of the tower.</p>

<p>PM Modi also said he had come to address the concerns of the people.</p>

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<p>Later, Police officials deployed at the election rally assisted the girl in descending safely from the light tower.&nbsp;Upon her descent, Modi thanked the girl, and the rally, which saw the presence of hundreds of people, went on as usual.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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During an election rally in the Indian state of Telangana, a girl sought to speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tried to catch his attention by climbing a light tower.

During an election rally in the Indian state of Telangana, a girl sought to speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tried to catch his attention by climbing a light tower. In Secunderabad, amidst Modi's speech, this surprising move by the girl prompted the Prime Minister to pause and earnestly request her to descend. Amid concerns, Modi halted his address and appealed to the girl, referring to her as "beti" (Hindi for daughter), urging her to get down from the tower. He was seen assuring the girl that he would listen to whatever she wanted to say and also said that resorting to such measures would not benefit her in any way. Also Read | Delhi shakes again as 2.6 earthquake jolts amid Diwali festivities, third in a week Modi continued persuading the girl to climb down, even mentioning that there was a short circuit and the bad condition of the wire. #WATCH | Secunderabad, Telangana: During PM Modi's speech at public rally, a woman climbs a light tower to speak to him, and he requests her to come down. pic.twitter.com/IlsTOBvSqA — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2023 × Reassuring her that he was there to listen to her, Modi maintained a compassionate tone as the girl waved from the top of the tower. PM Modi also said he had come to address the concerns of the people. Watch | Ayodhya sets Guinness record by lighting over 2.4 million diyas × Later, Police officials deployed at the election rally assisted the girl in descending safely from the light tower. Upon her descent, Modi thanked the girl, and the rally, which saw the presence of hundreds of people, went on as usual. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Girl climbs light tower to speak with PM Modi during election rally

<p>A recent study analysing over 400,000 UK road accidents suggested that drivers of certain car brands, such as Subaru, Porsche, and BMW, are more likely to be causing crashes, particularly when "risky or aggressive maneuvers" are a factor.</p>

<p>The analysis revealed a significant statistical difference across various brands, with Subaru, Porsche, and BMW being associated more with "dodgy driving" behaviours.</p>

<p>This includes speeding, running red lights, neglecting pedestrian crossings, or overtaking on double white lines. This kind of conduct by drivers is more common in Subaru, Porsche, and BMW when compared to brands like Skoda or Hyundai.</p>

<h2><strong>Branding influencing driver behaviour?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The researchers, after considering variables such as drivers' ages and road types, proposed that branding might play a role in these findings. The study, published in the Journal of Social Marketing has raised concerns into the role of car marketing in influencing driver behaviour.</p>

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<p>Lead author Alan Tapp, a professor of social marketing, said that the prevalence of aggressive driving was higher among brands characterised by advertising and marketing that seemingly "celebrate performance driving, look at me, king-of-the-road stuff."</p>

<p>Subaru drivers were found to exhibit the highest proportion of "injudicious action," as described by the paper.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A Porsche spokesperson highlighted their commitment to safety.</p>

<p>Subaru noted changes in their range since the examined data period 2011-2015 data. BMW also stressed on their dedication to safety in marketing practices.</p>

<p>However, branding guru Mark Borkowski suggested that car manufacturers have long influenced consumers to buy into a lifestyle brand by&nbsp;“bewitching a consumer"&nbsp;that "you have the Top Gear or Grand Tour idiom, or movies like Fast and Furious or James Bond”.</p>

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<p>“None of those experiences and imagery seem particularly real, but people maybe – particularly guys – step into those cars and think they’ve become those brands, even when you don’t have those Swiss mountain passes or the LA Freeway. And nothing looks more silly than being in a super-sleek car tootling slowly around on the streets of Guildford and Gosport,"&nbsp;Borkowski added.&nbsp;</p>

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A recent study analysing over 400,000 UK road accidents suggested that drivers of certain car brands, such as Subaru, Porsche, and BMW, are more likely to be causing crashes, particularly when "risky or aggressive maneuvers" are a factor.

A recent study analysing over 400,000 UK road accidents suggested that drivers of certain car brands, such as Subaru, Porsche, and BMW, are more likely to be causing crashes, particularly when "risky or aggressive maneuvers" are a factor. The analysis revealed a significant statistical difference across various brands, with Subaru, Porsche, and BMW being associated more with "dodgy driving" behaviours. This includes speeding, running red lights, neglecting pedestrian crossings, or overtaking on double white lines. This kind of conduct by drivers is more common in Subaru, Porsche, and BMW when compared to brands like Skoda or Hyundai. Branding influencing driver behaviour? The researchers, after considering variables such as drivers' ages and road types, proposed that branding might play a role in these findings. The study, published in the Journal of Social Marketing has raised concerns into the role of car marketing in influencing driver behaviour. Also Read | Earth was more charming for aliens when dinosaurs existed Lead author Alan Tapp, a professor of social marketing, said that the prevalence of aggressive driving was higher among brands characterised by advertising and marketing that seemingly "celebrate performance driving, look at me, king-of-the-road stuff." Subaru drivers were found to exhibit the highest proportion of "injudicious action," as described by the paper. Also Read | Melting sea ice causing heavier snowfall in Antarctica, staving off high sea levels A Porsche spokesperson highlighted their commitment to safety. Subaru noted changes in their range since the examined data period 2011-2015 data. BMW also stressed on their dedication to safety in marketing practices. However, branding guru Mark Borkowski suggested that car manufacturers have long influenced consumers to buy into a lifestyle brand by “bewitching a consumer" that "you have the Top Gear or Grand Tour idiom, or movies like Fast and Furious or James Bond”. Watch | Dyson Zone headphones: Worth your money? × “None of those experiences and imagery seem particularly real, but people maybe – particularly guys – step into those cars and think they’ve become those brands, even when you don’t have those Swiss mountain passes or the LA Freeway. And nothing looks more silly than being in a super-sleek car tootling slowly around on the streets of Guildford and Gosport," Borkowski added. (With inputs from agencies)

Subaru, Porsche, and BMW drivers likely cause more car crashes in UK, study blames 'look-at-me' branding

<p>A Florida teacher has lodged a complaint against their former employer, Florida Virtual School, after having shown the door for the use of the gender-neutral honorific "Mx." instead of conventional titles like "Ms." or "Mr." in school communications.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teacher identifies themselves as AV Vary instead of their legal name.</p>

<p>They also clarified that their selected pronouns and the sex assigned at birth are unrelated but their approach to teaching physics is entirely independent of these personal aspects. "They are so far from related. Getting fired for this, it’s absolute garbage," Vary reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They used to teach&nbsp;science virtually at the school until October 24. After being fired from their job, Vary filed a complaint with both the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.</p>

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<p>As per reports, they alleged that it was a case of discrimination based on gender identity and a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.</p>

<p>However, the school, in a statement to USA Today, mentioned its obligation to adhere to Florida laws and regulations regarding personal titles and pronouns within the public school system.</p>

<h2><strong>Vary's reasoning for using the title&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Giving their reason to use the&nbsp;gender-neutral title "Mx.", Vary said it was done with an intention to convey a welcoming message to students amid a backdrop of legislative actions targeting LGBTQ individuals and topics in schools.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Vary began using the title, which costed them their job, at the beginning of the school year.</p>

<p>It is worth noting that the controversial "Don't Say Gay" law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in March 2022 prohibited classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels.</p>

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<p>"When this legislation came out, it was important to me to signal to my marginalised students that I was still a safe place, I was still a safe adult to talk to," Vary reportedly stated.</p>

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<p>Despite anticipating potential legal issues due to the new law, Vary chose to use "Mx." to affirm their identity as a nonbinary individual and to show solidarity with their students.</p>

<p>The school initially accepted Vary's use of "Mx.," but communication from Principal KJ Anderson in August outlined an expectation for teachers to use traditional courtesy titles like "Mrs.," "Ms.," or "Mr." in communications.&nbsp;Vary was also given the option to not use any title on their announcement page, only their name.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A Florida teacher has lodged a complaint against their former employer, Florida Virtual School, after having shown the door for the use of the gender-neutral honorific "Mx.

A Florida teacher has lodged a complaint against their former employer, Florida Virtual School, after having shown the door for the use of the gender-neutral honorific "Mx." instead of conventional titles like "Ms." or "Mr." in school communications. The teacher identifies themselves as AV Vary instead of their legal name. They also clarified that their selected pronouns and the sex assigned at birth are unrelated but their approach to teaching physics is entirely independent of these personal aspects. "They are so far from related. Getting fired for this, it’s absolute garbage," Vary reportedly said. They used to teach science virtually at the school until October 24. After being fired from their job, Vary filed a complaint with both the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Also Read | Israeli army says it killed Hamas commander who held 1,000 Gazan residents hostage As per reports, they alleged that it was a case of discrimination based on gender identity and a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, the school, in a statement to USA Today, mentioned its obligation to adhere to Florida laws and regulations regarding personal titles and pronouns within the public school system. Vary's reasoning for using the title Giving their reason to use the gender-neutral title "Mx.", Vary said it was done with an intention to convey a welcoming message to students amid a backdrop of legislative actions targeting LGBTQ individuals and topics in schools. Reportedly, Vary began using the title, which costed them their job, at the beginning of the school year. It is worth noting that the controversial "Don't Say Gay" law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in March 2022 prohibited classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian health minister says 39 babies at risk of death in Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital "When this legislation came out, it was important to me to signal to my marginalised students that I was still a safe place, I was still a safe adult to talk to," Vary reportedly stated. Watch | Netanyahu says 'Israel does not want to occupy Gaza' × Despite anticipating potential legal issues due to the new law, Vary chose to use "Mx." to affirm their identity as a nonbinary individual and to show solidarity with their students. The school initially accepted Vary's use of "Mx.," but communication from Principal KJ Anderson in August outlined an expectation for teachers to use traditional courtesy titles like "Mrs.," "Ms.," or "Mr." in communications. Vary was also given the option to not use any title on their announcement page, only their name. (With inputs from agencies)

Florida teacher shown the door by school for using gender-neutral honorific 'Mx.'

<p>A strategic Nile bridge in Sudan's capital has collapsed, the army and rival paramilitaries said in separate statements Saturday, trading blame for its destruction nearly seven months into their devastating war.</p>

<p>Since April, forces loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan -- Sudan's de facto head of state -- have been at war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanded by his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.</p>

<p>Witnesses reported "clear signs of destruction on the Shambat Bridge" which crosses the White Nile and connects Khartoum's sister cities of Khartoum North and Omdurman.</p>

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<p>Images posted online, which AFP was unable to immediately verify, showed a section of the bridge about halfway across the river had disappeared. Vehicles, apparently damaged, lay on the part of the bridge still standing.</p>

<p>The army said in a statement that "the rebel militia destroyed the Shambat Bridge early this morning... adding a new crime to their record."</p>

<p>The paramilitary force denied the accusation.</p>

<p>In a statement, the RSF charged that "the Burhan terrorist militia... destroyed the Shambat Bridge this morning, thinking that they could defeat our brave forces."</p>

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<p>In August, airstrikes and artillery fire launched by army forces loyal to Burhan hit the Shambat Bridge.</p>

<p>Their paramilitary rivals had used the bridge as a supply route, a local resident and a military expert told AFP.</p>

<p>Intense fighting took place over the week in Khartoum and its surrounding areas, as well as the vast western region of Darfur, where some of the bloodiest clashes have taken place.</p>

<p>On Thursday, witnesses told AFP that corpses in military uniforms lined the streets of a district of Khartoum, while a shell hit Al-Nau hospital in the north of Omdurman, the last operational medical facility in the area, killing an employee.</p>

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<p>North of the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Tuesday, a massive fire ignited at an RSF-controlled oil refinery which the paramilitaries blamed on an army air strike, though the army said "a fuel tanker belonging to the militia exploded".</p>

<p>This comes as Sudan's warring parties failed to negotiate a ceasefire during the latest talks held this week in Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>The UN warned Friday of soaring human rights violations in Sudan's Darfur region, where the RSF has claimed control of all but one major city.</p>

<p>"We continue to receive unrelenting and appalling reports of sexual and gender-based violence, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detentions and grave violations of human and children's rights," said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the UN humanitarian coordinator for Sudan.</p>

<p>Since fighting broke out on April 15, more than 10,000 people have been killed in Sudan, according to a conservative estimate from the Armed Conflict Location &amp; Event Data project.</p>

<p>About six million people have been uprooted from their homes, according to UN figures.</p>


A strategic Nile bridge in Sudan's capital has collapsed, the army and rival paramilitaries said in separate statements Saturday, trading blame for its destruction nearly seven months into their devastating war.

A strategic Nile bridge in Sudan's capital has collapsed, the army and rival paramilitaries said in separate statements Saturday, trading blame for its destruction nearly seven months into their devastating war. Since April, forces loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan -- Sudan's de facto head of state -- have been at war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanded by his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. Witnesses reported "clear signs of destruction on the Shambat Bridge" which crosses the White Nile and connects Khartoum's sister cities of Khartoum North and Omdurman. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian health minister says 39 babies at risk of death in Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital Images posted online, which AFP was unable to immediately verify, showed a section of the bridge about halfway across the river had disappeared. Vehicles, apparently damaged, lay on the part of the bridge still standing. The army said in a statement that "the rebel militia destroyed the Shambat Bridge early this morning... adding a new crime to their record." The paramilitary force denied the accusation. In a statement, the RSF charged that "the Burhan terrorist militia... destroyed the Shambat Bridge this morning, thinking that they could defeat our brave forces." Also Read | Pope Francis dismisses prominent US conservative bishop who was also his fierce critic In August, airstrikes and artillery fire launched by army forces loyal to Burhan hit the Shambat Bridge. Their paramilitary rivals had used the bridge as a supply route, a local resident and a military expert told AFP. Intense fighting took place over the week in Khartoum and its surrounding areas, as well as the vast western region of Darfur, where some of the bloodiest clashes have taken place. On Thursday, witnesses told AFP that corpses in military uniforms lined the streets of a district of Khartoum, while a shell hit Al-Nau hospital in the north of Omdurman, the last operational medical facility in the area, killing an employee. Watch | Israel-Palestine war: UN Special Rapporteur calls humanitarian pause 'cruel' × North of the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Tuesday, a massive fire ignited at an RSF-controlled oil refinery which the paramilitaries blamed on an army air strike, though the army said "a fuel tanker belonging to the militia exploded". This comes as Sudan's warring parties failed to negotiate a ceasefire during the latest talks held this week in Saudi Arabia. The UN warned Friday of soaring human rights violations in Sudan's Darfur region, where the RSF has claimed control of all but one major city. "We continue to receive unrelenting and appalling reports of sexual and gender-based violence, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detentions and grave violations of human and children's rights," said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the UN humanitarian coordinator for Sudan. Since fighting broke out on April 15, more than 10,000 people have been killed in Sudan, according to a conservative estimate from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data project. About six million people have been uprooted from their homes, according to UN figures.

Sudan fighting destroys strategic Khartoum bridge

<p>Ayushmaan, a Delhi-based housing rights lawyer well-known by his drag avatar Lush Monsoon, is advocating for an authentic representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Indian entertainment industry.</p>

<p>After the release of the docu-series <em>Rainbow Rishta</em>, which captures&nbsp;the challenges and vibrancy of the LGBTQIA+ community in India, WION caught up with Ayushmaan for a quick chat over a variety of topics.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Rainbow Rishta </em>is a compilation of six stories that show the rawness behind queer love and what it is like to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community in India. One of these stories is of Ayushmaan's.</p>

<p>Speaking to WION in an exclusive conversation after the release of the series, Ayushmaan said that the queer community "has mostly been portrayed as either caricatures or victims in entertainment in India."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Growing up, I did not have any queer role models to look up to. All the queer characters were shown as either sad or suffering. I hope that through this series people get to experience our joy, love, and laughter," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that even though even queer people "face multiple struggles and challenges due to society’s heteronormative setup" but at the same time they also "manage to find our happiness, allies, and chosen families."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All the stories on <em>Rainbow Rishta </em>depict that it is possible to find love, and to be queer and thriving. I also hope that the viewers can see that LGBTQI+ people feel the same need for love and companionship as everyone else, and behind all our glamorous façade and stereotypes is the human desire to feel seen and visible," he told WION.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ayushmaan pointed out that one significant challenge faced by the LGBTQ+ community in the Indian entertainment industry was the lack of opportunities to tell their own stories authentically.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"With queer people behind and in front of the camera, we will be able to bring out the nuances in our life, beyond just the usual tropes."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Queerness isn’t just one thing and it has several different aspects. I wish people could see the experiences of people across the spectrum. And <em>Rainbow Rishta </em>tries to do that. Moreover, queer people aren’t always accorded the privilege of leading normal lives, so in our urge of assimilating we shouldn’t lose the richness of our lives."</p>

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<p>Ayushmaan revealed that initially while filming for the drag avatar for <em>Rainbow Rishta </em>docu-series, he faced initial hesitancy in front of the crew, but their genuine curiosity and appreciation for the art form overwhelmed any reservations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said the directors and camera crew were familiar with his drag avatar but it was a surprise for the rest of the crew members.</p>

<p>"I felt a slight hesitancy in the beginning getting into makeup in front of everyone, but once they saw me in drag they were completely mesmerised. Some of the crew were from my home state of Jharkhand, and they came to me after the shoot was done to tell me that they appreciated the art form and wanted to know more about it. It was really heartening to see people from different backgrounds be appreciative. I hope that the show will have the same effect&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;viewers."&nbsp;<br />
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Ayushmaan, a Delhi-based housing rights lawyer well-known by his drag avatar Lush Monsoon, is advocating for an authentic representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Indian entertainment industry.

Ayushmaan, a Delhi-based housing rights lawyer well-known by his drag avatar Lush Monsoon, is advocating for an authentic representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Indian entertainment industry. After the release of the docu-series Rainbow Rishta, which captures the challenges and vibrancy of the LGBTQIA+ community in India, WION caught up with Ayushmaan for a quick chat over a variety of topics. Rainbow Rishta is a compilation of six stories that show the rawness behind queer love and what it is like to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community in India. One of these stories is of Ayushmaan's. Speaking to WION in an exclusive conversation after the release of the series, Ayushmaan said that the queer community "has mostly been portrayed as either caricatures or victims in entertainment in India." Also Read | Rainbow Rishta review: Tinged with gloom, this docu-series is a candid exploration of queer emotions "Growing up, I did not have any queer role models to look up to. All the queer characters were shown as either sad or suffering. I hope that through this series people get to experience our joy, love, and laughter," he added. He said that even though even queer people "face multiple struggles and challenges due to society’s heteronormative setup" but at the same time they also "manage to find our happiness, allies, and chosen families." "All the stories on Rainbow Rishta depict that it is possible to find love, and to be queer and thriving. I also hope that the viewers can see that LGBTQI+ people feel the same need for love and companionship as everyone else, and behind all our glamorous façade and stereotypes is the human desire to feel seen and visible," he told WION. Also Read | 'I don't expect court...': Activist says review petition on India SC's same-sex marriage verdict will fail Ayushmaan pointed out that one significant challenge faced by the LGBTQ+ community in the Indian entertainment industry was the lack of opportunities to tell their own stories authentically. "With queer people behind and in front of the camera, we will be able to bring out the nuances in our life, beyond just the usual tropes." "Queerness isn’t just one thing and it has several different aspects. I wish people could see the experiences of people across the spectrum. And Rainbow Rishta tries to do that. Moreover, queer people aren’t always accorded the privilege of leading normal lives, so in our urge of assimilating we shouldn’t lose the richness of our lives." Watch | US approves world's 1st chikungunya vaccine × Ayushmaan revealed that initially while filming for the drag avatar for Rainbow Rishta docu-series, he faced initial hesitancy in front of the crew, but their genuine curiosity and appreciation for the art form overwhelmed any reservations. He said the directors and camera crew were familiar with his drag avatar but it was a surprise for the rest of the crew members. "I felt a slight hesitancy in the beginning getting into makeup in front of everyone, but once they saw me in drag they were completely mesmerised. Some of the crew were from my home state of Jharkhand, and they came to me after the shoot was done to tell me that they appreciated the art form and wanted to know more about it. It was really heartening to see people from different backgrounds be appreciative. I hope that the show will have the same effect on the viewers."

Lush Monsoon: We need authentic LGBTQIA+ representation in ent industry, ‘nuances beyond usual tropes’

<p>Amid Diwali festivities in India, a small-scale earthquake of 2.6 magnitude struck Delhi on Saturday (Nov 11) afternoon, marking the third quake in a matter of just one week. Delhi was earlier hit by earthquakes on November 3 and November 6. The epicentre was located 10 km below the earth's surface in the North district, Delhi, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tremors were felt at 3:36 pm on Saturday and had the&nbsp;Latitude and Longitude at 28.80 and 77.20 degrees respectively.&nbsp;"Earthquake of Magnitude:2.6, Occurred on 11-11-2023, 15:36:53 IST, Lat: 28.80 &amp; Long: 77.20, Depth: 10 Km, Location: North District, Delhi," wrote NCS in a post on X social media platform.</p>

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<p>There were no casualties or damage reported in the wake of the&nbsp;mild tremors that shook the Indian capital.</p>

<p>Lately, there has been a rise in the frequency with which these earthquakes are felt in Delhi. The Saturday tremors come after recent tremors in Delhi National Capital Region (Delhi NCR), and some other parts northern India were shaken following a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in western Nepal.</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that Delhi National Capital Region is situated in Zone IV. It is identified as a high seismic risk zone according to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seismic zoning map. It indicates an increased likelihood of experiencing earthquakes with moderate to high intensity.</p>

<h2><strong>Devastation in Nepal&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>At least 157 people were killed and hundreds of others were injured after a massive 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. It was the worst earthquake since 2015 which was estimated to have killed 8,964 people and injured 21,952 others.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indias-diwali-economy-explained-657494">India's Diwali economy explained</a></strong></p>

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<p>Hundreds of homes in the remote mountainous region of the Himalayan country were devastated by the tremors.</p>

<p>The earthquake, centered in Jajarkot district approximately 500 km west of Kathmandu, was recorded at 11:47 pm on Friday (Nov 3), according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.</p>

<p>A second earthquake of 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on November 6, causing tremors in parts of North India, including the Delhi-NCR region, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Amid Diwali festivities in India, a small-scale earthquake of 2.6 magnitude struck Delhi on Saturday (Nov 11) afternoon, marking the third quake in a matter of just one week.

Amid Diwali festivities in India, a small-scale earthquake of 2.6 magnitude struck Delhi on Saturday (Nov 11) afternoon, marking the third quake in a matter of just one week. Delhi was earlier hit by earthquakes on November 3 and November 6. The epicentre was located 10 km below the earth's surface in the North district, Delhi, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were felt at 3:36 pm on Saturday and had the Latitude and Longitude at 28.80 and 77.20 degrees respectively. "Earthquake of Magnitude:2.6, Occurred on 11-11-2023, 15:36:53 IST, Lat: 28.80 & Long: 77.20, Depth: 10 Km, Location: North District, Delhi," wrote NCS in a post on X social media platform. Also Read | India: 4-year-old raped by police official in Rajasthan's Dausa, villagers stage protest demanding for justice There were no casualties or damage reported in the wake of the mild tremors that shook the Indian capital. Lately, there has been a rise in the frequency with which these earthquakes are felt in Delhi. The Saturday tremors come after recent tremors in Delhi National Capital Region (Delhi NCR), and some other parts northern India were shaken following a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in western Nepal. Also Read | Sita without Ram: This ancient temple in India celebrates mother of Luv and Kush It is to be noted that Delhi National Capital Region is situated in Zone IV. It is identified as a high seismic risk zone according to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seismic zoning map. It indicates an increased likelihood of experiencing earthquakes with moderate to high intensity. Devastation in Nepal At least 157 people were killed and hundreds of others were injured after a massive 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. It was the worst earthquake since 2015 which was estimated to have killed 8,964 people and injured 21,952 others. Watch | India's Diwali economy explained × Hundreds of homes in the remote mountainous region of the Himalayan country were devastated by the tremors. The earthquake, centered in Jajarkot district approximately 500 km west of Kathmandu, was recorded at 11:47 pm on Friday (Nov 3), according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. A second earthquake of 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on November 6, causing tremors in parts of North India, including the Delhi-NCR region, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi shakes again as 2.6 earthquake jolts amid Diwali festivities, third in a week

<p>A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a police officer in Dausa district in the poll-bound state of Rajasthan. The girl, who was sexually assaulted, is reportedly undergoing medical treatment in a government hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused sub-inspector (SI) Bhupendra Singh was on election duty when he is said to have lured the girl into his room on Friday (Nov 10) afternoon.&nbsp;Singh, who then raped the minor girl, has been arrested for the alleged horrific crime.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is a huge outrage among the villagers who are shaken by the disturbing incident. Amid the rage, many gathered outside the police station and physically confronted the accused sub-inspector. They beat him before handing him over to the authorities.</p>

<p>The massive protest was staged at the Rahuwas police station. Rahuwas is a village in Lalsot tehsil in Dausa. It belongs to the Jaipur division.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Assistant Superintendent of Police Bajrang Singh reportedly said, "A case has been registered in Rahuwas police station against an SI identified as Bhupendra based on the complaint by a family living nearby. They have accused him of rape. A medical examination is being done of the minor girl. Necessary action will be taken."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local residents are expressing their collective outrage and demanding justice for the victim. The authorities are also facing mounting pressure to ensure a thorough investigation and appropriate legal measures against the accused officer.</p>

<h2><strong>Political&nbsp;reactions&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The political war of words has also been unleashed following the grave incident. BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena visited the protest site and said, "There is a huge anger among the people over the incident of rape."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I have reached the spot to get justice for the innocent child." He also announced a compensation of 5 million rupees (approx $60k) for the girl's family.</p>

<p>"I have come here to help the girl. The sub-inspector has been arrested. For me, elections come afterwards, and my first priority will be giving the family justice. It is a shameful incident," Meena added.</p>

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<p>Rajasthan DGP Umesh Mishra said, "Instructions have been given for strict action to be taken in the case. An order has been given to dismiss the accused police sub-inspector."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rajasthan BJP leader Diya Kumari accused the ruling Congress dispensation led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for its inaction. She said, "This is a shameful incident. Such incidents have been continuously happening in Rajasthan for the last five years. The Gehlot government is silent on this and hasn't ensured justice."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh told ANI, "Madhya Pradesh is number one in cases of atrocities on women, atrocities on Dalits. The proceedings against criminals take place in Rajasthan. Action is taken against those who are criminals as soon as possible."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a police officer in Dausa district in the poll-bound state of Rajasthan. The girl, who was sexually assaulted, is reportedly undergoing medical treatment in a government hospital.

A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a police officer in Dausa district in the poll-bound state of Rajasthan. The girl, who was sexually assaulted, is reportedly undergoing medical treatment in a government hospital. The accused sub-inspector (SI) Bhupendra Singh was on election duty when he is said to have lured the girl into his room on Friday (Nov 10) afternoon. Singh, who then raped the minor girl, has been arrested for the alleged horrific crime. There is a huge outrage among the villagers who are shaken by the disturbing incident. Amid the rage, many gathered outside the police station and physically confronted the accused sub-inspector. They beat him before handing him over to the authorities. The massive protest was staged at the Rahuwas police station. Rahuwas is a village in Lalsot tehsil in Dausa. It belongs to the Jaipur division. Also Read | Sita without Ram: This ancient temple in India celebrates mother of Luv and Kush Assistant Superintendent of Police Bajrang Singh reportedly said, "A case has been registered in Rahuwas police station against an SI identified as Bhupendra based on the complaint by a family living nearby. They have accused him of rape. A medical examination is being done of the minor girl. Necessary action will be taken." Local residents are expressing their collective outrage and demanding justice for the victim. The authorities are also facing mounting pressure to ensure a thorough investigation and appropriate legal measures against the accused officer. Political reactions The political war of words has also been unleashed following the grave incident. BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena visited the protest site and said, "There is a huge anger among the people over the incident of rape." Also Read | India: BJP-ruled Uttarakhand all set to implement UCC, polygamy to be abolished "I have reached the spot to get justice for the innocent child." He also announced a compensation of 5 million rupees (approx $60k) for the girl's family. "I have come here to help the girl. The sub-inspector has been arrested. For me, elections come afterwards, and my first priority will be giving the family justice. It is a shameful incident," Meena added. Watch | India's Diwali economy explained × Rajasthan DGP Umesh Mishra said, "Instructions have been given for strict action to be taken in the case. An order has been given to dismiss the accused police sub-inspector." Meanwhile, Rajasthan BJP leader Diya Kumari accused the ruling Congress dispensation led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for its inaction. She said, "This is a shameful incident. Such incidents have been continuously happening in Rajasthan for the last five years. The Gehlot government is silent on this and hasn't ensured justice." Congress leader Jairam Ramesh told ANI, "Madhya Pradesh is number one in cases of atrocities on women, atrocities on Dalits. The proceedings against criminals take place in Rajasthan. Action is taken against those who are criminals as soon as possible." (With inputs from agencies)

India: 4-year-old girl raped by police official in Rajasthan's Dausa, villagers protest, demand justice

<p>The number of civilian deaths per Israeli airstrike in Gaza in 2023 is four times higher than previous Israeli bombings under various operations in the besieged city, a study has said. In its recent analysis, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) has revealed a stark increase in civilian casualties resulting from military airstrikes during "Operation Swords of Iron" in Gaza in October 2023.</p>

<p>The study indicated a significant surge in civilian deaths, with an average of 10.1 fatalities per strike.</p>

<p>Elaborating on it, the study suggested that this figure is four times higher than the casualty rates observed in previous Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, particularly during Operation Protective Edge, where the average was 2.5 civilian fatalities per casualty-causing strike.</p>

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<p>The current operation's toll even surpassed the global average (average death rate in other conflict zones) of 7.4 and raises concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law.</p>

<p>The data also pointed to more intense "Israeli military tactics or targeting policies in 2023." The report called for the urgent need for international intervention to protect civilian lives amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.</p>

<h2><strong>Basis of AOAV findings&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>AOAV based its findings on English-language media reports. "It is solely an analysis of airstrikes where casualties (killed or injured) were reported and recorded (non-injurious air strikes are not captured). The nature of conflict means that as the scale of conflict grows, less injurious strikes may not go reported by English language media, meaning only the most catastrophic events get captured," the study said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The data&nbsp;gave statistics from previous Gaza operations such as "Operation Pillar of Defence", "Operation Protective Edge", "Operation Wall Guardian".&nbsp;Along with it, the report also examined the average death rate in other conflict zones such as Mosul, Aleppo and Raqqa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The data is not intended to capture all harm and is not indicative of total numbers killed or injured. All air strikes recorded within the time frame are listed, but some air strikes only harmed armed actors. These are not included in the civilian harm analysis. In Mosul, Aleppo and Raqqa, we took the most injurious month to civilians from airstrikes to compare to what was happening in Gaza in October 2023," the study added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During "Operation Swords of Iron" in October 2023, AOAV recorded 299 total airstrikes, with 276 causing civilian harm. The civilian casualties amounted to 4,104 (2,798 killed, 1,306 injured), resulting in an average of 10.1 deaths per civilian casualty-causing airstrike.</p>

<p>The study also underscored the substantial human cost, with the average number of civilians killed per casualty-causing airstrike being the highest in recent Gaza operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</em></strong></p>


The number of civilian deaths per Israeli airstrike in Gaza in 2023 is four times higher than previous Israeli bombings under various operations in the besieged city, a study has said.

The number of civilian deaths per Israeli airstrike in Gaza in 2023 is four times higher than previous Israeli bombings under various operations in the besieged city, a study has said. In its recent analysis, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) has revealed a stark increase in civilian casualties resulting from military airstrikes during "Operation Swords of Iron" in Gaza in October 2023. The study indicated a significant surge in civilian deaths, with an average of 10.1 fatalities per strike. Elaborating on it, the study suggested that this figure is four times higher than the casualty rates observed in previous Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, particularly during Operation Protective Edge, where the average was 2.5 civilian fatalities per casualty-causing strike. Also Read | Hamas used a school in Gaza as its military base, claims IDF The current operation's toll even surpassed the global average (average death rate in other conflict zones) of 7.4 and raises concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law. The data also pointed to more intense "Israeli military tactics or targeting policies in 2023." The report called for the urgent need for international intervention to protect civilian lives amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Basis of AOAV findings AOAV based its findings on English-language media reports. "It is solely an analysis of airstrikes where casualties (killed or injured) were reported and recorded (non-injurious air strikes are not captured). The nature of conflict means that as the scale of conflict grows, less injurious strikes may not go reported by English language media, meaning only the most catastrophic events get captured," the study said. Also Read | Israel revises estimate of October 7 Hamas attack death toll from 1400 to ‘around 1200’ The data gave statistics from previous Gaza operations such as "Operation Pillar of Defence", "Operation Protective Edge", "Operation Wall Guardian". Along with it, the report also examined the average death rate in other conflict zones such as Mosul, Aleppo and Raqqa. "The data is not intended to capture all harm and is not indicative of total numbers killed or injured. All air strikes recorded within the time frame are listed, but some air strikes only harmed armed actors. These are not included in the civilian harm analysis. In Mosul, Aleppo and Raqqa, we took the most injurious month to civilians from airstrikes to compare to what was happening in Gaza in October 2023," the study added. Watch | Gaza in spotlight as Saudi Arabia hosts ‘extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit’ × During "Operation Swords of Iron" in October 2023, AOAV recorded 299 total airstrikes, with 276 causing civilian harm. The civilian casualties amounted to 4,104 (2,798 killed, 1,306 injured), resulting in an average of 10.1 deaths per civilian casualty-causing airstrike. The study also underscored the substantial human cost, with the average number of civilians killed per casualty-causing airstrike being the highest in recent Gaza operations. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Gaza civilian deaths per airstrike 4 times higher than previous Israeli bombings: Study

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<p>The humanitarian situation in Gaza is extremely dire as the death toll in the besieged city is continuing to swell. A total of 50 people have reportedly been killed after an air strike hit a Gaza City school on Friday (Nov 10) morning, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The dead bodies of these dozens of individuals were brought&nbsp;to the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. In the aftermath of the tragic killings, hospital director Mohammad Abu Salmiya said, "About 50 martyrs were recovered from inside Al-Buraq school... in the Al-Nasr neighbourhood in Gaza after missile and artillery strikes that targeted the school this morning."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Al-Buraq school which came under fire was housing displaced people whose homes had been destroyed in the ongoing&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war.</p>

<p>While AFP reported on the death toll citing the hospital director, the news agency was unable to verify it.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Attack on Gaza hospitals&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Reuters reported that hospitals in Gaza are also witnessing air strikes leading to devastating conditions for patients and medical staff alike. About three Gaza hospitals came under attack with officials saying that the rockets struck the courtyard of Gaza's biggest hospital, Al-Shifa on Friday (Nov 10) morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among other hospitals which bore the brunt of Israeli airstrikes amid its onslaught on the Hamas militant group were the Indonesian Hospital and Nasser Rantissi Paediatric Cancer Hospital.</p>

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<p>If medical staff in Gaza are to be believed, Israeli tanks are holding their positions around the Nasser Rantissi, Children's and Eye hospitals as well as the Al-Quds hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This has again spurred a debate if innocent civilians are being used as human shields.</p>

<p>The Israeli Defence Forces earlier released video footage showcasing how the Hamas militant group, with its reported underground tunnels beneath hospitals, is using these infrastructures to carry out its terrorist activities against the Jewish nation of Israel.</p>

<p>However, these claims have already been refuted by the Palestinian militant group.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israeli forces has already given a warning to Hamas saying that it will take down its militants if they start fire from Gaza hospitals.&nbsp;"If we see Hamas terrorists firing from hospitals, we'll do what we need to do... If we see Hamas terrorists we'll kill them," military spokesman Richard Hecht reportedly said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos&nbsp;and&nbsp;videos.</em></strong><br />
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The humanitarian situation in Gaza is extremely dire as the death toll in the besieged city is continuing to swell. A total of 50 people have reportedly been killed after an air strike hit a Gaza City school on Friday (Nov 10) morning, media reports said.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is extremely dire as the death toll in the besieged city is continuing to swell. A total of 50 people have reportedly been killed after an air strike hit a Gaza City school on Friday (Nov 10) morning, media reports said. The dead bodies of these dozens of individuals were brought to the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. In the aftermath of the tragic killings, hospital director Mohammad Abu Salmiya said, "About 50 martyrs were recovered from inside Al-Buraq school... in the Al-Nasr neighbourhood in Gaza after missile and artillery strikes that targeted the school this morning." Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: UN calls for probe into Israel's use of 'high impact weapons' in Gaza The Al-Buraq school which came under fire was housing displaced people whose homes had been destroyed in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. While AFP reported on the death toll citing the hospital director, the news agency was unable to verify it. Attack on Gaza hospitals Meanwhile, Reuters reported that hospitals in Gaza are also witnessing air strikes leading to devastating conditions for patients and medical staff alike. About three Gaza hospitals came under attack with officials saying that the rockets struck the courtyard of Gaza's biggest hospital, Al-Shifa on Friday (Nov 10) morning. Among other hospitals which bore the brunt of Israeli airstrikes amid its onslaught on the Hamas militant group were the Indonesian Hospital and Nasser Rantissi Paediatric Cancer Hospital. Also Read | Israel asks Western media to clarify the presence of photographers during Hamas attack If medical staff in Gaza are to be believed, Israeli tanks are holding their positions around the Nasser Rantissi, Children's and Eye hospitals as well as the Al-Quds hospital. This has again spurred a debate if innocent civilians are being used as human shields. The Israeli Defence Forces earlier released video footage showcasing how the Hamas militant group, with its reported underground tunnels beneath hospitals, is using these infrastructures to carry out its terrorist activities against the Jewish nation of Israel. However, these claims have already been refuted by the Palestinian militant group. Watch | How India is preparing for a Hamas style attack × Israeli forces has already given a warning to Hamas saying that it will take down its militants if they start fire from Gaza hospitals. "If we see Hamas terrorists firing from hospitals, we'll do what we need to do... If we see Hamas terrorists we'll kill them," military spokesman Richard Hecht reportedly said. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Gaza's Al-Buraq school takes hit as Israel moves to root out Hamas, 50 killed

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