1. Shock Them in an Ice Bath After Cooking

Immediately after cooking, transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 10-15 minutes. This stops the cooking process and helps the shells release from the egg whites, making them much easier to peel.

Gently tap the wider end of the egg on the counter to crack the shell. Then tap the narrower end and all around the middle to fully crack the shell. The cracked shell will peel off much more easily.

3. Use Older Eggs Rather Than Super-Fresh Eggs


Farm-fresh eggs that are very recently laid are more difficult to peel. Use eggs that are at least a week old for easier peeling.

Gently lower the eggs into already boiling water. This helps prevent cracking and makes peeling easier. Maintain a gentle simmer while cooking.

If you’re still having trouble, try peeling the eggs under a gentle stream of cold running water. The water helps separate the membranes for a cleaner peel.

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<p>In a devastating incident on Sunday (June 30) near Maharashtra's Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, five members of a family, including four children, tragically drowned in a waterfall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the authorities, the incident took place around 1:30 pm when the Bhushi Dam overflowed due to heavy rainfall in the region. A woman, two 6-year-old girls, and a 4-year-old boy from the same family residing in Pune's Sayyed Nagar area were swept away by the strong currents near the waterfall, approximately 2 kilometres from the dam.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Search and rescue operations were immediately launched, and two bodies have been recovered so far - those of a 40-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl.</p>

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<p>However, the search is still going on for the remaining two children.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We have recovered the bodies of a 40-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl. Two 6-year-old girls and a 4-year-old boy are still missing. It appears they were part of a family that slipped into a waterfall approximately two kilometres from Bhushi Dam and drowned in the downstream reservoir," Pune SP Pankaj Deshmukh told PTI news agency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This tragic incident has left the community in Lonavala and the family's hometown of Pune in a state of shock and grief. Authorities have assured that all efforts are being made to locate the missing children and provide support to the affected family.&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. In a devastating incident on Sunday (June 30) near Maharashtra's Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, five members of a family, including four children, tragically drowned in a waterfall.

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. In a devastating incident on Sunday (June 30) near Maharashtra's Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, five members of a family, including four children, tragically drowned in a waterfall. According to the authorities, the incident took place around 1:30 pm when the Bhushi Dam overflowed due to heavy rainfall in the region. A woman, two 6-year-old girls, and a 4-year-old boy from the same family residing in Pune's Sayyed Nagar area were swept away by the strong currents near the waterfall, approximately 2 kilometres from the dam. Also Read | NIA arrests Hizb-ut-Tahrir members, seizes extremist materials in Tamil Nadu raid Search and rescue operations were immediately launched, and two bodies have been recovered so far - those of a 40-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl. Also Read | Opposition INDIA bloc looks set to nominate Ayodhya MP Awadhesh for deputy speaker post However, the search is still going on for the remaining two children. Lonavala Tragedy: Five Family Members from Pune #wanwadi Swept Away at Bhushi Dam Waterfall... #pune #lonavala #bhushidam In a heartbreaking turn of events, five individuals who had ventured to Lonavala for a rainy day outing were swept away in the Bhushi Dam. The tourists,… pic.twitter.com/DkcjyoyO6r — Pune Pulse (@pulse_pune) June 30, 2024 × "We have recovered the bodies of a 40-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl. Two 6-year-old girls and a 4-year-old boy are still missing. It appears they were part of a family that slipped into a waterfall approximately two kilometres from Bhushi Dam and drowned in the downstream reservoir," Pune SP Pankaj Deshmukh told PTI news agency. Watch | India: Three new criminal laws to replace colonial-era codes × This tragic incident has left the community in Lonavala and the family's hometown of Pune in a state of shock and grief. Authorities have assured that all efforts are being made to locate the missing children and provide support to the affected family. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed a kilometre-long tunnel in the central Gaza Strip's Netzarim Corridor area.</p>

<p>The tunnel, identified by troops serving under the 99th Division, contained multiple interconnected paths used by terrorist operatives for movement, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The destruction of the tunnel was executed by the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit. Within the Netzarim Corridor, forces from the 99th Division, including the Alexandroni Infantry Brigade and 8th Reserveored Brigade of the IDF, have eliminated numerous gunmen and obliterated over 100 sites in the last two months since their deployment.</p>

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<p>These targeted sites encompassed weapon storage facilities, surveillance posts, rocket launch pads, and tunnels.</p>

<p>The IDF also&nbsp;conducted an airstrike on a mosque in the area, which was allegedly&nbsp;being utilised by gunmen as a base of operations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a related development, the Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of thousands of Palestinians from the Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip.</p>

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<p>This move comes as part of Israel's ongoing military operations aimed at defeating the Palestinian militant group&nbsp;and securing the release of hostages captured by Hamas-led fighters on October&nbsp;7 last year.</p>

<p>The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened due to the conflict, with thousands of Palestinians killed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected Israel's demands to dismiss a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The ICJ ordered Israel to halt its Rafah assault immediately and called on Hamas to release the hostages taken from Israel unconditionally.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed a kilometre-long tunnel in the central Gaza Strip's Netzarim Corridor area. The tunnel, identified by troops serving under the 99th Division, contained multiple interconnected paths used by terrorist operatives for movement, as per reports.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed a kilometre-long tunnel in the central Gaza Strip's Netzarim Corridor area. The tunnel, identified by troops serving under the 99th Division, contained multiple interconnected paths used by terrorist operatives for movement, as per reports. The destruction of the tunnel was executed by the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit. Within the Netzarim Corridor, forces from the 99th Division, including the Alexandroni Infantry Brigade and 8th Reserveored Brigade of the IDF, have eliminated numerous gunmen and obliterated over 100 sites in the last two months since their deployment. Also Read | Donald Trump has 'absolute immunity' for official acts, rules US supreme court These targeted sites encompassed weapon storage facilities, surveillance posts, rocket launch pads, and tunnels. The IDF also conducted an airstrike on a mosque in the area, which was allegedly being utilised by gunmen as a base of operations. Israel orders mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis In a related development, the Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of thousands of Palestinians from the Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip. Also Read | Taiwan’s ‘carrier killers’ look all set to give PLA vessels a bloody nose This move comes as part of Israel's ongoing military operations aimed at defeating the Palestinian militant group and securing the release of hostages captured by Hamas-led fighters on October 7 last year. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened due to the conflict, with thousands of Palestinians killed. Watch | France Elections: Major setback for Macron as far-right wins first round × International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected Israel's demands to dismiss a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The ICJ ordered Israel to halt its Rafah assault immediately and called on Hamas to release the hostages taken from Israel unconditionally. (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.

Israeli forces demolish kilometre-long tunnel in central Gaza

<p>The US Supreme Court handed former President Donald Trump a partial victory, ruling he has immunity from federal criminal charges for official acts taken during his presidency, but not for unofficial actions. In India, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of bowing down to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

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The US Supreme Court handed former President Donald Trump a partial victory, ruling he has immunity from federal criminal charges for official acts taken during his presidency, but not for unofficial actions.

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<p>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed that over Rs 7,961 crore (about $954&nbsp;million) worth of 2000-rupee banknotes have not been deposited and still remain in circulation, even after the withdrawal of the high-value denomination from the system.</p>

<p>This represents 2.24 per cent of the total Rs 3.56 lakh crore (about $42.6&nbsp;billion) worth of 2000-rupee notes that were in circulation when the withdrawal was announced on May 19, 2023.</p>

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<p>The RBI had initially set a deadline of September 30, 2023 for the public and private entities to either exchange or deposit the 2000-rupee notes.</p>

<p>This deadline was later extended to October 7, 2023. However, a significant portion of these high-value notes have not been returned to the banking system.</p>

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<p>The 2000-rupee denomination was introduced in November 2016 following the demonetisation of the then-prevailing Rs&nbsp;1000 and Rs 500 banknotes.</p>

<p>The objective was to meet the currency requirement of the economy in an expeditious manner. However, with the availability of banknotes in other denominations, the printing of 2000-rupee notes was stopped in 2018-19.</p>

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<h2><strong>2000-rupee notes still a legal tender&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The RBI has stated that the 2000-rupee notes will continue to maintain their legal tender status, and the public can continue to use them for transactions.</p>

<p>However, the central bank had encouraged the public to deposit or exchange these notes by the extended deadline of October 7, 2023.</p>

<p>Individuals could exchange the 2000-rupee notes or have the equivalent sum credited to their bank accounts at the 19 RBI offices across the country.</p>

<p>The RBI has also made provisions for individuals to send the 2000-rupee notes through India Post for credit to their bank accounts.</p>

<p>The withdrawal of the 2000-rupee note is part of the RBI's "Clean Note Policy," which aims to ensure the availability of good quality banknotes to the public.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed that over Rs 7,961 crore (about $954 million) worth of 2000-rupee banknotes have not been deposited and still remain in circulation, even after the withdrawal of the high-value denomination from the system.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed that over Rs 7,961 crore (about $954 million) worth of 2000-rupee banknotes have not been deposited and still remain in circulation, even after the withdrawal of the high-value denomination from the system. This represents 2.24 per cent of the total Rs 3.56 lakh crore (about $42.6 billion) worth of 2000-rupee notes that were in circulation when the withdrawal was announced on May 19, 2023. Also Read | Australia doubles foreign student visa fee to curb migration, Indian students likely to be hit The RBI had initially set a deadline of September 30, 2023 for the public and private entities to either exchange or deposit the 2000-rupee notes. This deadline was later extended to October 7, 2023. However, a significant portion of these high-value notes have not been returned to the banking system. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir witnesses a ‘purple revolution’ as lavender farming picks up The 2000-rupee denomination was introduced in November 2016 following the demonetisation of the then-prevailing Rs 1000 and Rs 500 banknotes. The objective was to meet the currency requirement of the economy in an expeditious manner. However, with the availability of banknotes in other denominations, the printing of 2000-rupee notes was stopped in 2018-19. Watch | India: Rainfall triggers landslide in Jammu-Kashmir × 2000-rupee notes still a legal tender The RBI has stated that the 2000-rupee notes will continue to maintain their legal tender status, and the public can continue to use them for transactions. However, the central bank had encouraged the public to deposit or exchange these notes by the extended deadline of October 7, 2023. Individuals could exchange the 2000-rupee notes or have the equivalent sum credited to their bank accounts at the 19 RBI offices across the country. The RBI has also made provisions for individuals to send the 2000-rupee notes through India Post for credit to their bank accounts. The withdrawal of the 2000-rupee note is part of the RBI's "Clean Note Policy," which aims to ensure the availability of good quality banknotes to the public. (With inputs from agencies)

RBI says $954mn worth of withdrawn 2000-rupee banknotes remain in circulation

<p>A 24-year-old Indian-origin woman, Manpreet Kaur, tragically passed away on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Delhi just before takeoff on June 20.</p>

<p>According to reports, Manpreet Kaur, a student who worked at Australia Post and aspired to become a chef, was on her way to visit her family in India for&nbsp;the first time in four years. However, shortly after boarding the plane, she suffered a medical episode and collapsed in front of her seat.</p>

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<p>"When she got on the plane, she was struggling to put her seatbelt on. Just before her flight started, she fell in front of her seat and died on the spot," her friend Gurdip Grewal told the Herald Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Qantas flight crew and emergency services attempted to provide medical assistance, but tragically, Manpreet Kaur passed away at the scene. As per reports, she was suffering from tuberculosis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Manpreet's friend Grewal&nbsp;said she had been feeling unwell for hours before arriving at the airport&nbsp;but still managed to board the flight.</p>

<p>Her friend Gurdip Grewal has since launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for Manpreet's family during this difficult time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Our dear friend Manpreet left us too soon, leaving a void in our lives that can never be filled. As we grieve her passing, we want to come together to honour her memory and support her family in their time of need," Grewal wrote on the fundraising page.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Victoria Police are currently preparing a report for the coroner, and Qantas has expressed their condolences to Manpreet's family and loved ones.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A 24-year-old Indian-origin woman, Manpreet Kaur, tragically passed away on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Delhi just before takeoff on June 20. According to reports, Manpreet Kaur, a student who worked at Australia Post and aspired to become a chef, was on her way to visit her family in India for the first time in four years.

A 24-year-old Indian-origin woman, Manpreet Kaur, tragically passed away on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Delhi just before takeoff on June 20. According to reports, Manpreet Kaur, a student who worked at Australia Post and aspired to become a chef, was on her way to visit her family in India for the first time in four years. However, shortly after boarding the plane, she suffered a medical episode and collapsed in front of her seat. Also Read | Australia doubles foreign student visa fee to curb migration, Indian students likely to be hit "When she got on the plane, she was struggling to put her seatbelt on. Just before her flight started, she fell in front of her seat and died on the spot," her friend Gurdip Grewal told the Herald Sun. Qantas flight crew and emergency services attempted to provide medical assistance, but tragically, Manpreet Kaur passed away at the scene. As per reports, she was suffering from tuberculosis. Also Read | Activist Medha Patkar gets five-month jail term in 23-year-old defamation case Manpreet's friend Grewal said she had been feeling unwell for hours before arriving at the airport but still managed to board the flight. Her friend Gurdip Grewal has since launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for Manpreet's family during this difficult time. Watch | India: Nature's fury hits with landslide in Lonavla, avalanche in Kedarnath × "Our dear friend Manpreet left us too soon, leaving a void in our lives that can never be filled. As we grieve her passing, we want to come together to honour her memory and support her family in their time of need," Grewal wrote on the fundraising page. Victoria Police are currently preparing a report for the coroner, and Qantas has expressed their condolences to Manpreet's family and loved ones. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-origin woman passes away on Melbourne-Delhi flight just before takeoff

<p>Scientists have identified a species of desert moss called 'Syntrichia caninervis' that could be a game-changer for future space exploration and colonisation efforts.</p>

<p>This resilient moss has demonstrated an exceptional ability to survive in conditions comparable to those found on Mars, raising hopes for its potential use in establishing sustainable habitats beyond Earth.</p>

<p>The moss is renowned for its tolerance to drought conditions, but recent studies have revealed its remarkable capacity to withstand temperatures as low as −196°C, high levels of gamma radiation, and simulated Martian environments. Interestingly, prior dehydration appears to enhance the moss'&nbsp;ability to cope with these extreme stressors.</p>

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<p>Researchers asserted that 'S. caninervis'&nbsp;surpasses even highly stress-tolerant microorganisms and tardigrades in its environmental resilience.</p>

<p>"Our study shows that the environmental resilience of *S. caninervis* is superior to that of some of highly stress-tolerant microorganisms and tardigrades," they added.</p>

<p>They believe this moss is a promising candidate for pioneering plant colonisation beyond Earth, potentially paving the way for sustainable human habitats in extraterrestrial environments.</p>

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<p>Unlike previous studies that focused on microorganisms, algae, lichens and plant spores, this research uniquely examined the resilience of whole plants to extreme conditions akin to those on Mars.</p>

<h2><strong>S. caninervis has&nbsp;widespread global distribution</strong></h2>

<p>'S. caninervis' is a globally distributed moss species that thrive in severe desert environments like Tibet, Antarctica and circumpolar regions, forming part of the resilient biological soil crust.</p>

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<p>The researchers conducted rigorous tests in controlled laboratory settings to assess the moss'&nbsp;tolerance to extreme cold, gamma radiation and simulated Martian conditions.</p>

<p>The results were astounding, with the moss demonstrating a remarkable ability to regenerate after being subjected to these harsh environments.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Scientists have identified a species of desert moss called 'Syntrichia caninervis' that could be a game-changer for future space exploration and colonisation efforts.

Scientists have identified a species of desert moss called 'Syntrichia caninervis' that could be a game-changer for future space exploration and colonisation efforts. This resilient moss has demonstrated an exceptional ability to survive in conditions comparable to those found on Mars, raising hopes for its potential use in establishing sustainable habitats beyond Earth. The moss is renowned for its tolerance to drought conditions, but recent studies have revealed its remarkable capacity to withstand temperatures as low as −196°C, high levels of gamma radiation, and simulated Martian environments. Interestingly, prior dehydration appears to enhance the moss' ability to cope with these extreme stressors. Also Read | NASA and SpaceX collaborate to address dragon spacecraft debris concerns Researchers asserted that 'S. caninervis' surpasses even highly stress-tolerant microorganisms and tardigrades in its environmental resilience. "Our study shows that the environmental resilience of *S. caninervis* is superior to that of some of highly stress-tolerant microorganisms and tardigrades," they added. They believe this moss is a promising candidate for pioneering plant colonisation beyond Earth, potentially paving the way for sustainable human habitats in extraterrestrial environments. Also Read | Latest underwater discovery can help understand how life might emerge in other worlds Unlike previous studies that focused on microorganisms, algae, lichens and plant spores, this research uniquely examined the resilience of whole plants to extreme conditions akin to those on Mars. S. caninervis has widespread global distribution 'S. caninervis' is a globally distributed moss species that thrive in severe desert environments like Tibet, Antarctica and circumpolar regions, forming part of the resilient biological soil crust. Watch | Cancer rate in younger people rising sharply as per new research × The researchers conducted rigorous tests in controlled laboratory settings to assess the moss' tolerance to extreme cold, gamma radiation and simulated Martian conditions. The results were astounding, with the moss demonstrating a remarkable ability to regenerate after being subjected to these harsh environments. (With inputs from agencies)

Desert moss found with potential to thrive on Mars

<p>NASA and SpaceX are working together to find solutions to the issue of debris from the Dragon spacecraft's trunk section surviving re-entry and reaching the ground. This comes after several incidents where debris has been reportedly found in various locations, including Australia, Canada and North Carolina. Initially, the Dragon trunk was expected to fully burn up upon reentry, but recent discoveries have shown that this is not always the case.</p>

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<p>NASA has acknowledged that the models used to predict reentry breakup did not accurately account for the composite materials in the trunk structure, which behave more like a thermal protection system.</p>

<p>To address this problem, NASA and SpaceX are exploring changes to the deorbiting procedures. Currently, the trunk is released before the capsule performs its deorbit burn, allowing the trunk to remain in orbit for months before an uncontrolled reentry.</p>

<p>The agencies are examining the possibility of doing the deorbit burn with the trunk still attached, and then separating it in a way that would ensure any surviving debris lands in unpopulated areas.</p>

<p>This alternative approach presents challenges, such as the need for additional propellant and the precise timing of the trunk separation. However, the teams are confident they can find a solution that will improve the safety and sustainability of SpaceX's space operations.</p>

<p>The issue of falling space debris has gained attention after a piece of an ISS battery rack crashed through the roof of a house in Florida, causing an estimated $80,000 damage.</p>

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<p>While no injuries have been reported from the Dragon trunk debris incidents, the potential risks to property and aviation remain a concern.</p>

<h2><strong>Sustainable space operations</strong></h2>

<p>This has prompted calls for NASA to set a precedent of responsible and sustainable space operations by compensating victims, even in cases where no fault is determined.</p>

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<p>NASA advised anyone who comes across space debris to avoid handling it and to contact local authorities immediately.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


NASA and SpaceX are working together to find solutions to the issue of debris from the Dragon spacecraft's trunk section surviving re-entry and reaching the ground.

NASA and SpaceX are working together to find solutions to the issue of debris from the Dragon spacecraft's trunk section surviving re-entry and reaching the ground. This comes after several incidents where debris has been reportedly found in various locations, including Australia, Canada and North Carolina. Initially, the Dragon trunk was expected to fully burn up upon reentry, but recent discoveries have shown that this is not always the case. Also Read | Latest underwater discovery can help understand how life might emerge in other worlds NASA has acknowledged that the models used to predict reentry breakup did not accurately account for the composite materials in the trunk structure, which behave more like a thermal protection system. To address this problem, NASA and SpaceX are exploring changes to the deorbiting procedures. Currently, the trunk is released before the capsule performs its deorbit burn, allowing the trunk to remain in orbit for months before an uncontrolled reentry. The agencies are examining the possibility of doing the deorbit burn with the trunk still attached, and then separating it in a way that would ensure any surviving debris lands in unpopulated areas. This alternative approach presents challenges, such as the need for additional propellant and the precise timing of the trunk separation. However, the teams are confident they can find a solution that will improve the safety and sustainability of SpaceX's space operations. The issue of falling space debris has gained attention after a piece of an ISS battery rack crashed through the roof of a house in Florida, causing an estimated $80,000 damage. Also Read | Malfunctioning Chinese rocket Tianlong-3 launches itself, crashes in Gongyi hills While no injuries have been reported from the Dragon trunk debris incidents, the potential risks to property and aviation remain a concern. Sustainable space operations This has prompted calls for NASA to set a precedent of responsible and sustainable space operations by compensating victims, even in cases where no fault is determined. Watch | Having Multivitamin supplements do not help us live longer: Study × NASA advised anyone who comes across space debris to avoid handling it and to contact local authorities immediately. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA and SpaceX collaborate to address dragon spacecraft debris concerns

5 Tips for Beginners in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

Build a strong foundation by mastering the fundamental techniques in MMA. This includes basic strikes (punches, kicks, elbows, and knees), grappling (takedowns, submissions, and escapes), and footwork.

Dedicate time to learning and practicing a variety of techniques, from wrestling and jiu-jitsu to kickboxing and muay thai.

Incorporate a comprehensive training regimen that includes strength training, high-intensity interval training and mobility exercises.

Gradually increase the intensity and realism of your sparring sessions, starting with light, technical work and gradually progressing to more competitive and realistic scenarios.

5. Seek Guidance from Experienced Coaches

A good coach will not only teach you the technical aspects of the sport but also help you develop the mental toughness, discipline, and strategic thinking required to succeed in MMA.

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<p>Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced the formation of a new far-right alliance in the European Parliament, dubbed the "Patriots for Europe".</p>

<p>The alliance will include Orban's Fidesz party, Austria's Freedom Party (FPO), and the populist Czech ANO party led by Andrej Babis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Orban stated that the new bloc aims to become the largest right-wing group in the European Parliament, promising "peace, security and development" in contrast to the "war, migration and stagnation" brought by the "Brussels elite".</p>

<p>The three party leaders signed a "Patriotic Manifesto" outlining their vision.</p>

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<p>"A new era begins here, and the first, perhaps decisive moment of this new era is the creation of a new European political faction that will change European politics," Orban said.</p>

<p>"Starting immediately ... all political forces that want to join in our political and positive reform effort are very welcome," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The formation of this alliance comes as Hungary assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union, raising concerns that Orban may use the position to further his nationalist agenda.</p>

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<p>Orban has previously been accused of undermining democratic institutions in Hungary, and the EU Parliament has called for the presidency to be taken away from Hungary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nationalist parties have made gains in the recent European Parliament elections, capitalising on voter discontent over issues like inflation and the cost of the green transition.</p>

<p>The new "Patriots for Europe" bloc is aiming to translate these seat gains into greater influence over EU policy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the FPO currently leads in Austrian opinion polls, Orban faces a growing challenge in Hungary from the new opposition party Tisza, which plans to join the mainstream centre-right European People's Party (EPP).</p>

<h2><strong>Illegal immigration</strong></h2>

<p>The three leaders stated that a key priority for their new "Patriots for Europe" alliance would be the fight against illegal immigration, which has long been a major concern for them.</p>

<p>Orban, Kickl, and Babis cited the need to address the ongoing influx of irregular migrants into the EU, which they view as a threat to security and stability.</p>

<p>According to data from the EU's border agency Frontex, the bloc has recorded 53,270 irregular migrant arrivals in the first five months of 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced the formation of a new far-right alliance in the European Parliament, dubbed the "Patriots for Europe". The alliance will include Orban's Fidesz party, Austria's Freedom Party (FPO), and the populist Czech ANO party led by Andrej Babis.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced the formation of a new far-right alliance in the European Parliament, dubbed the "Patriots for Europe". The alliance will include Orban's Fidesz party, Austria's Freedom Party (FPO), and the populist Czech ANO party led by Andrej Babis. Orban stated that the new bloc aims to become the largest right-wing group in the European Parliament, promising "peace, security and development" in contrast to the "war, migration and stagnation" brought by the "Brussels elite". The three party leaders signed a "Patriotic Manifesto" outlining their vision. Also Read | UK’s ailing NHS: Tories struggle after 14 years in power amid brewing dissatisfaction "A new era begins here, and the first, perhaps decisive moment of this new era is the creation of a new European political faction that will change European politics," Orban said. "Starting immediately ... all political forces that want to join in our political and positive reform effort are very welcome," he added. The formation of this alliance comes as Hungary assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union, raising concerns that Orban may use the position to further his nationalist agenda. Also Read | France elections: High turnout seen as expats cast vote in snap polls; far-right eyes historic win Orban has previously been accused of undermining democratic institutions in Hungary, and the EU Parliament has called for the presidency to be taken away from Hungary. Nationalist parties have made gains in the recent European Parliament elections, capitalising on voter discontent over issues like inflation and the cost of the green transition. The new "Patriots for Europe" bloc is aiming to translate these seat gains into greater influence over EU policy. Watch | Georgia parliament backs bills to restrict LGBT rights × While the FPO currently leads in Austrian opinion polls, Orban faces a growing challenge in Hungary from the new opposition party Tisza, which plans to join the mainstream centre-right European People's Party (EPP). Illegal immigration The three leaders stated that a key priority for their new "Patriots for Europe" alliance would be the fight against illegal immigration, which has long been a major concern for them. Orban, Kickl, and Babis cited the need to address the ongoing influx of irregular migrants into the EU, which they view as a threat to security and stability. According to data from the EU's border agency Frontex, the bloc has recorded 53,270 irregular migrant arrivals in the first five months of 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

Hungary's PM Viktor Orban unveils new far-right bloc in European Parliament

<p>As the United Kingdom goes to polls on July 4, dissatisfaction and distressing experiences with the National Health Service (NHS) linger in voters’ minds.</p>

<p>From primary care appointments to elective surgery and cancer treatment, most people are waiting to access medical care, and for long periods.</p>

<p>After 14 years of Conservative Party-led government, the NHS waiting list for treatment referrals in England trebled to 7.6 million cases in April.</p>

<p>The figures paint a striking picture of UK public services in decline, with voters blaming the party for a litany of problems including sewage spills, the cost-of-living crisis, crime and more and more illegal migrants entering the country.</p>

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<p>Voters’ frustration with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s party is reflected in opinion polls which show the Tories significantly trailing in the imminent parliamentary elections.</p>

<h2><strong>The ailing NHS</strong></h2>

<p>Creaking under the weight of an ageing and growing population, years of funding constraints, and fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHS is feeling the pinch at a time of ever-rising demands for its services.</p>

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<p>In March, more than 7.54 million people in England were waiting for elective surgery such as cataract removals or hip replacements, 65 per cent more than before the pandemic.</p>

<p>More than 302,500 cases involved waits longer than 52 weeks. About 50,400 cases were waiting for more than 65 weeks, and nearly 5,000 involved waits of more than 78 weeks.</p>

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<p>Subsequently, people’s dissatisfaction with the NHS shot up to 52 per cent&nbsp;last year, 29 percentage points higher than in 2020, as per the annually conducted British Social Attitudes Survey.</p>

<p>Britons’ satisfaction with the availability of quality healthcare also registered a dramatic decline, plunging from 92 per cent in 2011 to 66 per cent last year, according to Gallup surveys.<br />
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Much of the blowout in waiting times has been blamed on chronic underinvestment, which stemmed from years of austerity implemented in the wake of the 2007-08 global financial crisis.</p>

<p>Since the Conservatives came to power in 2010, the U.K. budget has been buffeted by the global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and inflation, all of which increased government expenditures, slowed economic growth and curtailed revenue.</p>

<p>Consequently, the healthcare budget grew by an average of only 2.8 per cent&nbsp;annually over the past eight years, compared with 3.6 per cent&nbsp;over the previous 50 years.</p>

<p>For citizens of the UK, the NHS plays a part in their lives. However, it is also the most glaring example of how the social contract in Britain is fraying.</p>

<p>Newspapers are filled with stories of people waiting weeks to get appointments with their family doctors, children being hospitalised for emergency tooth extractions because they weren’t able to get preventive dental care and patients who spend hours in the back of ambulances waiting for emergency room backups to clear.</p>

<p>All of that translates to the second-worst rates of mortality in the UK from avoidable causes among 19 rich nations, in part due to below-average investment that resulted in fewer beds, staff and scanners than peer countries, as per a report by The King’s Fund think tank published last year.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the NHS is facing staff retention problems attributed to meagre pay and poor conditions of the medical workforce, which saw a record 169,512 employees quit in 2022.</p>

<h2>Can mounting dissatisfaction with the NHS impact Tory votes?</h2>

<p>The Conservatives say that many of the pressures on the NHS are out of their control. They have promised to build 50 diagnostic hubs around the country and boost funding by more than inflation during each year of the next government.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Labour Party plans to tackle the backlogs by spending 1 billion pounds ($1.27 billion) to fund 40,000 more operations, scans and appointments each week, while pledging to train thousands of new general practitioners.</p>

<p>However, the NHS would need far more investment than promised by either of the two sides, warned The Health Foundation think tank last week, suggesting that it would require 38 billion pounds ($48 billion) more annually than planned to achieve the desired goals.</p>

<p>For months, Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has been leading the opinion polls by about 20 percentage points, portending a potential topple for the Tories.</p>

<p>“People’s lived experience of the NHS is very, very negative at the moment. However, they retain a great deal of faith in the NHS, and they want to elect a government that they think is going to rescue it,” said Tim Bale, a professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London.</p>

<p>According to The King’s Fund, the NHS needs to rethink the way it provides care, making better use of technology and focusing on keeping people healthy, rather than treating them once they get sick, to fix the healthcare&nbsp;crisis.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the United Kingdom goes to polls on July 4, dissatisfaction and distressing experiences with the National Health Service (NHS) linger in voters’ minds. From primary care appointments to elective surgery and cancer treatment, most people are waiting to access medical care, and for long periods.

As the United Kingdom goes to polls on July 4, dissatisfaction and distressing experiences with the National Health Service (NHS) linger in voters’ minds. From primary care appointments to elective surgery and cancer treatment, most people are waiting to access medical care, and for long periods. After 14 years of Conservative Party-led government, the NHS waiting list for treatment referrals in England trebled to 7.6 million cases in April. The figures paint a striking picture of UK public services in decline, with voters blaming the party for a litany of problems including sewage spills, the cost-of-living crisis, crime and more and more illegal migrants entering the country. Also Read | France elections: High turnout seen as expats cast vote in snap polls; far-right eyes historic win Voters’ frustration with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s party is reflected in opinion polls which show the Tories significantly trailing in the imminent parliamentary elections. The ailing NHS Creaking under the weight of an ageing and growing population, years of funding constraints, and fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHS is feeling the pinch at a time of ever-rising demands for its services. Also Read | Who is Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen's protégé eying French PM seat? In March, more than 7.54 million people in England were waiting for elective surgery such as cataract removals or hip replacements, 65 per cent more than before the pandemic. More than 302,500 cases involved waits longer than 52 weeks. About 50,400 cases were waiting for more than 65 weeks, and nearly 5,000 involved waits of more than 78 weeks. Watch | 7 killed, 18 injured in bus accident in Pakistan's Karachi × Subsequently, people’s dissatisfaction with the NHS shot up to 52 per cent last year, 29 percentage points higher than in 2020, as per the annually conducted British Social Attitudes Survey. Britons’ satisfaction with the availability of quality healthcare also registered a dramatic decline, plunging from 92 per cent in 2011 to 66 per cent last year, according to Gallup surveys. Much of the blowout in waiting times has been blamed on chronic underinvestment, which stemmed from years of austerity implemented in the wake of the 2007-08 global financial crisis. Since the Conservatives came to power in 2010, the U.K. budget has been buffeted by the global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and inflation, all of which increased government expenditures, slowed economic growth and curtailed revenue. Consequently, the healthcare budget grew by an average of only 2.8 per cent annually over the past eight years, compared with 3.6 per cent over the previous 50 years. For citizens of the UK, the NHS plays a part in their lives. However, it is also the most glaring example of how the social contract in Britain is fraying. Newspapers are filled with stories of people waiting weeks to get appointments with their family doctors, children being hospitalised for emergency tooth extractions because they weren’t able to get preventive dental care and patients who spend hours in the back of ambulances waiting for emergency room backups to clear. All of that translates to the second-worst rates of mortality in the UK from avoidable causes among 19 rich nations, in part due to below-average investment that resulted in fewer beds, staff and scanners than peer countries, as per a report by The King’s Fund think tank published last year. Furthermore, the NHS is facing staff retention problems attributed to meagre pay and poor conditions of the medical workforce, which saw a record 169,512 employees quit in 2022. Can mounting dissatisfaction with the NHS impact Tory votes? The Conservatives say that many of the pressures on the NHS are out of their control. They have promised to build 50 diagnostic hubs around the country and boost funding by more than inflation during each year of the next government. Meanwhile, the Labour Party plans to tackle the backlogs by spending 1 billion pounds ($1.27 billion) to fund 40,000 more operations, scans and appointments each week, while pledging to train thousands of new general practitioners. However, the NHS would need far more investment than promised by either of the two sides, warned The Health Foundation think tank last week, suggesting that it would require 38 billion pounds ($48 billion) more annually than planned to achieve the desired goals. For months, Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has been leading the opinion polls by about 20 percentage points, portending a potential topple for the Tories. “People’s lived experience of the NHS is very, very negative at the moment. However, they retain a great deal of faith in the NHS, and they want to elect a government that they think is going to rescue it,” said Tim Bale, a professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London. According to The King’s Fund, the NHS needs to rethink the way it provides care, making better use of technology and focusing on keeping people healthy, rather than treating them once they get sick, to fix the healthcare crisis. (With inputs from agencies)

UK: Tories struggle after 14 years in power amid brewing dissatisfaction over ailing NHS

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