<p>With the Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the ruling party at the centre and the opposition are locked in a relentless war of words. In one such instance, a video is doing the rounds on social media where RJD's Tejashwi Yadav could be seen eating fish.</p>

<p>In this video, the BJP was seen targeting Yadav while saying that the RJD leader was eating fish on the occasion of Navratri.&nbsp;After the comments and criticism received from the BJP, the leader defended himself and said that he shared the clip because he wanted to "test the IQ of BJP leaders." Notably, in the video, Yadav could be seen eating fish with Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani on a helicopter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video was posted on social media platforms on April 9. Navratri, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga and her various forms, started on April 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During Navratri, many Hindus observe fast&nbsp;and refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food as part of their religious practice. The Navratri fasting tradition varies, but a common practice is to avoid meat, fish, and eggs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Yadav responds to BJP's taunts</strong></h2>

<p>Yadav responded to BJP's taunts by stating, “One thing that all should be clear about, from the last 3-4 days, I am continuously moving around with Mukesh Sahani. I posted it there because I wanted to take an IQ test of BJP leaders.”</p>

<p>"I have discussed the date of April 8 in the video. They don't have the knowledge and they never talk about issues like unemployment, migration and poverty.&nbsp;This is the test so that the people could know the reality of the people of BJP," he added.</p>

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<p>VIP chief Mukesh Sahani joined Yadav in rebuking BJP's criticism.</p>

<p>Defending their choice of food, Sahani highlighted the date mentioned in the video as April 8 and questioned BJP's lack of substantive agendas. "If it's a thing to eat, shouldn't we eat?.. The date of April 8 is clearly there in the video. But the opposition has nothing in the name of agenda. It's about people's choice of what they want to eat..."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav.</p>

<p>He labelled him a "seasonal sanatani". Singh said, “Tejashwi Yadav is a 'Seasonal Sanatani', many people be it Rohingyas or Bangladeshi infiltrators came here when his father (Lalu Yadav) was in power. They do politics of appeasement wearing the mask of Sanatan.”</p>

<p>“Lalu Yadav's party is a private limited company. It is their company and to whom they want to give the shares become shareholders. In Bihar, be it infiltrators or Rohingyas, a large number of them have their names on the voter list. I demand a mechanism that denies them the voting rights,” he added.</p>

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With the Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the ruling party at the centre and the opposition are locked in a relentless war of words. In one such instance, a video is doing the rounds on social media where RJD's Tejashwi Yadav could be seen eating fish.

With the Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the ruling party at the centre and the opposition are locked in a relentless war of words. In one such instance, a video is doing the rounds on social media where RJD's Tejashwi Yadav could be seen eating fish. In this video, the BJP was seen targeting Yadav while saying that the RJD leader was eating fish on the occasion of Navratri. After the comments and criticism received from the BJP, the leader defended himself and said that he shared the clip because he wanted to "test the IQ of BJP leaders." Notably, in the video, Yadav could be seen eating fish with Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani on a helicopter. Also Read | Tamil Nadu fortune teller arrested for predicting Cuddalore PMK candidate’s victory in Lok Sabha polls The video was posted on social media platforms on April 9. Navratri, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga and her various forms, started on April 9. During Navratri, many Hindus observe fast and refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food as part of their religious practice. The Navratri fasting tradition varies, but a common practice is to avoid meat, fish, and eggs. Yadav responds to BJP's taunts Yadav responded to BJP's taunts by stating, “One thing that all should be clear about, from the last 3-4 days, I am continuously moving around with Mukesh Sahani. I posted it there because I wanted to take an IQ test of BJP leaders.” "I have discussed the date of April 8 in the video. They don't have the knowledge and they never talk about issues like unemployment, migration and poverty. This is the test so that the people could know the reality of the people of BJP," he added. Also Read | Supreme Court may hear Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's petition against ED arrest on April 15 VIP chief Mukesh Sahani joined Yadav in rebuking BJP's criticism. Defending their choice of food, Sahani highlighted the date mentioned in the video as April 8 and questioned BJP's lack of substantive agendas. "If it's a thing to eat, shouldn't we eat?.. The date of April 8 is clearly there in the video. But the opposition has nothing in the name of agenda. It's about people's choice of what they want to eat..." Watch | Indian SC: Candidates don't need to declare all assets × Meanwhile, Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav. He labelled him a "seasonal sanatani". Singh said, “Tejashwi Yadav is a 'Seasonal Sanatani', many people be it Rohingyas or Bangladeshi infiltrators came here when his father (Lalu Yadav) was in power. They do politics of appeasement wearing the mask of Sanatan.” “Lalu Yadav's party is a private limited company. It is their company and to whom they want to give the shares become shareholders. In Bihar, be it infiltrators or Rohingyas, a large number of them have their names on the voter list. I demand a mechanism that denies them the voting rights,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s fish-eating video sparks political row, slugfest

<p>In yet another Boeing mishap incident, a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston had to undergo an emergency landing at Denver International Airport after its engine cover appeared to have ripped off during takeoff on Sunday (Apr 7), media reports said citing authorities.</p>

<p>This came to light after a passenger on flight 3695 sent a video to a US media portal. The video purportedly showed the engine's cover tearing off. As the plane was about to take off, the cover was striking the aircraft's wing flap as it lifted off the ground.</p>

<p>ABC News quoting one of the passengers who were aboard the plane described the experience as "frightening."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The passenger reportedly said, "People in the exit row across from me started yelling at the flight attendants and showing them the damage. We turned around and made a full-speed landing. The pilots did a great job on the landing."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is not an isolated incident where Boeing planes faced mishaps.&nbsp;An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, in January this year, underwent an emergency landing in Portland when its door panel blew off mid-flight.</p>

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<p>Later, in another such incident, another Boeing 737 had to make an emergency landing in Houston, Texas, on March 4 due to an engine fire shortly after takeoff.</p>

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<p>In the latest incident where the engine cover ripped off, the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) reported that the Boeing 737-800 aircraft made the emergency landing at around 8:15 am. It was later towed back to the gate.</p>

<h2><strong>Passengers boarded another plane</strong></h2>

<p>All passengers were examined and cleared by the local fire department and then they boarded another plane to Houston's William P Hobby Airport.</p>

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<p>The flight, as per media reports, is expected to reach Houston at 1:55 pm local time. Officials said that the incident will be probed into.&nbsp;</p>

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In yet another Boeing mishap incident, a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston had to undergo an emergency landing at Denver International Airport after its engine cover appeared to have ripped off during takeoff on Sunday (Apr 7), media reports said citing authorities. This came to light after a passenger on flight 3695 sent a video to a US media portal. The video purportedly showed the engine's cover tearing off. As the plane was about to take off, the cover was striking the aircraft's wing flap as it lifted off the ground. ABC News quoting one of the passengers who were aboard the plane described the experience as "frightening." The passenger reportedly said, "People in the exit row across from me started yelling at the flight attendants and showing them the damage. We turned around and made a full-speed landing. The pilots did a great job on the landing." Also Read | Ukraine would lose war against Russia if US Congress blocks military aid, says Zelensky This is not an isolated incident where Boeing planes faced mishaps. An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, in January this year, underwent an emergency landing in Portland when its door panel blew off mid-flight. BREAKING. Minutes ago, Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 from Denver to Houston had an engine cowling detach shortly after takeoff. No systems or alarms were triggered, passengers had to notify the pilot of the issue. The plan landed safely. pic.twitter.com/o8nERgL2n5 — D. Michael Tripi (@DMichaelTripi) April 7, 2024 × Later, in another such incident, another Boeing 737 had to make an emergency landing in Houston, Texas, on March 4 due to an engine fire shortly after takeoff. Also Read | British man ‘Hardest Geezer’ becomes first person to run entire length of Africa In the latest incident where the engine cover ripped off, the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) reported that the Boeing 737-800 aircraft made the emergency landing at around 8:15 am. It was later towed back to the gate. Passengers boarded another plane All passengers were examined and cleared by the local fire department and then they boarded another plane to Houston's William P Hobby Airport. Watch | Iran speaker vows harsh punishment | Hit Houthi missile system: Centcom × The flight, as per media reports, is expected to reach Houston at 1:55 pm local time. Officials said that the incident will be probed into. (With inputs from agencies)

In another Boeing mishap, engine cover of Southwest Airlines’ Houston-bound flight rips off during takeoff

<p>The city of Kota in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is a popular education hub for aspiring students preparing for competitive exams.</p>

<p>However, upon their arrival in the city, these students are unaware that some of them will have to face relentless pressure of exams and expectations from their families and having their lives cut short on failing&nbsp;to sustain extreme stress and inability to succeed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sometimes dubbed as the 'factory of suicides', the city famous nationwide as a coaching hub has witnessed a distressing surge in suicides among its students. But these are not just statistics of suicides, they are stories of unfulfilled dreams and souls in despair, or should I say, a soul in desperate need to be heard.</p>

<p>Suicide is a deeply troubling phenomenon that affects individuals, across India and worldwide.&nbsp;<em><strong>Here are the statistics from India spanning from 2012 to 2022:&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

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<p>Over two lakh students (0.2 million) flock to Kota&nbsp;annually in pursuit of their dreams. They are seeking to crack the competitive Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for engineering and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for medical colleges.</p>

<p>However, the pressure of cut-throat competition and the challenges of living far from home in cramped accommodations cast a shadow over their aspirations.</p>

<p>In a conversation with WION, Avir Panday, a 19-year-old student from Kota who is studying in IIIT, Jabalpur, candidly expressed the dilemma faced by many students.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Panday said, "Yes, talking to teachers is comfortable and they help us with academic problems and mental health issues but the only problem which a student experiences is that he or she has to go to the teacher to talk which a depressed student always&nbsp;avoids."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is worth noting that in response to the alarming rise in suicides, the district administration mandated the installation of anti-hanging devices in hostel room fans in August 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite such efforts, the underlying issues driving these tragic incidents remain unresolved.</p>

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<p>Lakshya Barjatya, a Physics faculty member at at a coaching institute,&nbsp;spoke to WION about the need for systemic changes within the education framework.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In my opinion, I think the institutes should be up to the level of what JEE and NEET papers are being framed at. Because the competitive exams which they are focusing on are much easier than the internal examinations right now which are going on which causes the student not to score good marks and that puts pressure on them."</p>

<p>In 2023 alone, the suicide toll in students climbed to a staggering 27, an increase from the previous year's 15.&nbsp;This is the highest figure recorded since 2015.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Barjatya&nbsp;said, "It is the parents who should release this pressure from the wards. They say that they have paid huge amounts of fees. when they are in competitive exams they are constantly compared to other students. Sometimes they will pass and sometimes they will fail. And when they fail the first thing that the teachers even start saying is that your parents have paid so much money, they have done so much for you, what you are giving in return."</p>

<p>"No! They never asked you to pay that amount for their studies. They didn't ask their parents to do such things for them. You are fulfilling your dreams through your wards. It is not their mistake. This pressure should not be on the students."</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Gravitas Plus: Kota factory of suicides</strong></p>

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<p>In 2022, there were a total of 141 suicides, including that of students, in Kota.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The motivation sessions should be frequent enough. The teachers should not only talk about marks but they should talk about progress. A student who scores 40 marks out of 300 in one test, if he is scoring 42 in the next, then&nbsp;he should be appreciated,"&nbsp;Barjatya added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He pointed out that there are fixed number&nbsp;of seats and not everyone can clear the exam. "Most parents want to enroll their wards in the coaching institutes which have the highest number of ranks and most number of selections but they should instead be focusing on the institutes which are focusing on the progress of the ward."</p>

<p>"There are mental health counsellors who are being employed. No one is around them. The families should visit their wards because they need someone who can take them out of that thought of committing suicide."</p>

<p><strong><em>If you or someone you know wants help for mental well being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602</em></strong></p>

<p><strong><em>WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations</em></strong></p>


The city of Kota in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is a popular education hub for aspiring students preparing for competitive exams. However, upon their arrival in the city, these students are unaware that some of them will have to face relentless pressure of exams and expectations from their families and having their lives cut short on failing to sustain extreme stress and inability to succeed.

The city of Kota in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is a popular education hub for aspiring students preparing for competitive exams. However, upon their arrival in the city, these students are unaware that some of them will have to face relentless pressure of exams and expectations from their families and having their lives cut short on failing to sustain extreme stress and inability to succeed. Sometimes dubbed as the 'factory of suicides', the city famous nationwide as a coaching hub has witnessed a distressing surge in suicides among its students. But these are not just statistics of suicides, they are stories of unfulfilled dreams and souls in despair, or should I say, a soul in desperate need to be heard. Suicide is a deeply troubling phenomenon that affects individuals, across India and worldwide. Here are the statistics from India spanning from 2012 to 2022: × State-wise suicides in India: × Over two lakh students (0.2 million) flock to Kota annually in pursuit of their dreams. They are seeking to crack the competitive Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for engineering and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for medical colleges. However, the pressure of cut-throat competition and the challenges of living far from home in cramped accommodations cast a shadow over their aspirations. In a conversation with WION, Avir Panday, a 19-year-old student from Kota who is studying in IIIT, Jabalpur, candidly expressed the dilemma faced by many students. Also Read | India: 20-year-old medical aspirant found dead in Rajasthan's Kota Panday said, "Yes, talking to teachers is comfortable and they help us with academic problems and mental health issues but the only problem which a student experiences is that he or she has to go to the teacher to talk which a depressed student always avoids." It is worth noting that in response to the alarming rise in suicides, the district administration mandated the installation of anti-hanging devices in hostel room fans in August 2023. Despite such efforts, the underlying issues driving these tragic incidents remain unresolved. Also Read | India: Two NEET aspirants die by suicide in Rajasthan's coaching hub Kota on same day Lakshya Barjatya, a Physics faculty member at at a coaching institute, spoke to WION about the need for systemic changes within the education framework. "In my opinion, I think the institutes should be up to the level of what JEE and NEET papers are being framed at. Because the competitive exams which they are focusing on are much easier than the internal examinations right now which are going on which causes the student not to score good marks and that puts pressure on them." In 2023 alone, the suicide toll in students climbed to a staggering 27, an increase from the previous year's 15. This is the highest figure recorded since 2015. × Barjatya said, "It is the parents who should release this pressure from the wards. They say that they have paid huge amounts of fees. when they are in competitive exams they are constantly compared to other students. Sometimes they will pass and sometimes they will fail. And when they fail the first thing that the teachers even start saying is that your parents have paid so much money, they have done so much for you, what you are giving in return." "No! They never asked you to pay that amount for their studies. They didn't ask their parents to do such things for them. You are fulfilling your dreams through your wards. It is not their mistake. This pressure should not be on the students." WATCH | Gravitas Plus: Kota factory of suicides × In 2022, there were a total of 141 suicides, including that of students, in Kota. × "The motivation sessions should be frequent enough. The teachers should not only talk about marks but they should talk about progress. A student who scores 40 marks out of 300 in one test, if he is scoring 42 in the next, then he should be appreciated," Barjatya added. He pointed out that there are fixed number of seats and not everyone can clear the exam. "Most parents want to enroll their wards in the coaching institutes which have the highest number of ranks and most number of selections but they should instead be focusing on the institutes which are focusing on the progress of the ward." "There are mental health counsellors who are being employed. No one is around them. The families should visit their wards because they need someone who can take them out of that thought of committing suicide." If you or someone you know wants help for mental well being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602 WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations

Data Lab | Inside Kota, India’s coaching hub and ‘factory of suicides’

5 Special Recipes You Can Prepare for Chaitra Navratri 2024

Mix kuttu (buckwheat) flour, bottle gourd, green chilies, rock salt, and water for batter. Pour batter on the pan and make a dosa.

Add sama rice (barnyard millet) in boiled milk. Add sugar, saffron strands, and cardamom powder. Garnish with nuts.

Mix kuttu flour, chilli powder, rock salt, and mango powder. Add diced arbi (colocasia) pieces to the flour. Fry the coated arbi.

Roast fox nuts (makhana), season with rock salt, black pepper, and cumin seeds. It is perfect for snacking during fasting.

Make a simple curry from potatoes and tomatoes by adding ginger, green chilies, and spices. It is perfect to eat it with puris.

5 Quick Recipes for Chaitra Navratri 2024 Fasting

Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, green chilies, diced potatoes, and soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls). Mix roasted peanuts, salt, and chopped coriander leaves.

Roll buckwheat (Kuttu ka Atta) dough into small puris. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the puris until they are golden brown.

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, boiled potato cubes, salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Heat ghee in a pan, and add singhare ka aata (water chestnut flour), sugar and water. Cook until the mixture thickens. Garnish with nuts.

Cut fruits like apples, bananas, oranges, pomegranates and mix. Add a pinch of black salt, cumin powder, and lemon juice. Refrigerate.

<p>J S Sidharthan, a second-year veterinary student at the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Pookode, Wayanad, was reportedly subjected to severe ragging and assault, allegedly by SFI leaders. Sidharthan was found hanging in his hostel bathroom on February 18. The SFI, however, has refuted these allegations.</p>

<p>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated an inquiry into the death of J S Sidharthan, whose body was found within the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) campus in Pookode, Wayanad.</p>

<p>According to information provided by Kerala police in the case file transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the veterinary student from Kerala had endured continuous assault for nearly 29 hours from seniors as well as classmates prior to his suicide.</p>

<p>Central government had issued a notification for a CBI investigation into Sidharthan's death. The CBI issued a notification announcing that they are taking over the case following a directive from the Kerala High Court.</p>

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<p>Upon receiving the notification, the agency re-registered the FIR filed at the Vythiri police station in Waynad against 20 individuals. The accused face charges under various sections of the IPC, including abetment to suicide, criminal conspiracy, wrongful restraint, voluntarily causing hurt, and Kerala’s anti-ragging law.</p>

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<p>Sidharthan’s father, Jayaprakash, has been summoned by the CBI to provide his statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sub-inspector Prashobh P V of Vythiri police station, in a document pertaining to the case,&nbsp;wrote that&nbsp;Sidharthan was&nbsp;“physically and mentally tortured”.</p>

<p>“…They assaulted Sidharthan on February 16 from 9 am to 2 pm till February 17 continuously with hand and using a belt and subjected him to cruel ragging. This made him in an utter stage of mental stress and feeling that he can neither continue study in the Institute and complete this course nor go home dropping the course. As he is so mentally stressed, he felt that there is no option for him other than suicide, he committed suicide by hanging himself in the bathroom of men’s hostel in between 12.30 pm and 13.45 pm on February 18,” the report had added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


J S Sidharthan, a second-year veterinary student at the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Pookode, Wayanad, was reportedly subjected to severe ragging and assault, allegedly by SFI leaders.

J S Sidharthan, a second-year veterinary student at the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Pookode, Wayanad, was reportedly subjected to severe ragging and assault, allegedly by SFI leaders. Sidharthan was found hanging in his hostel bathroom on February 18. The SFI, however, has refuted these allegations. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated an inquiry into the death of J S Sidharthan, whose body was found within the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) campus in Pookode, Wayanad. According to information provided by Kerala police in the case file transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the veterinary student from Kerala had endured continuous assault for nearly 29 hours from seniors as well as classmates prior to his suicide. Central government had issued a notification for a CBI investigation into Sidharthan's death. The CBI issued a notification announcing that they are taking over the case following a directive from the Kerala High Court. Also Read | Delhi government announces dry days for religious festivals and Lok Sabha polls. See the complete list Upon receiving the notification, the agency re-registered the FIR filed at the Vythiri police station in Waynad against 20 individuals. The accused face charges under various sections of the IPC, including abetment to suicide, criminal conspiracy, wrongful restraint, voluntarily causing hurt, and Kerala’s anti-ragging law. Also Read | Lok Sabha elections: Congress vows to conduct wealth redistribution survey if voted to power Sidharthan’s father, Jayaprakash, has been summoned by the CBI to provide his statement. WATCH | India's space prowess and possibilities - ISRO Chief Dr S Somanath × Sub-inspector Prashobh P V of Vythiri police station, in a document pertaining to the case, wrote that Sidharthan was “physically and mentally tortured”. “…They assaulted Sidharthan on February 16 from 9 am to 2 pm till February 17 continuously with hand and using a belt and subjected him to cruel ragging. This made him in an utter stage of mental stress and feeling that he can neither continue study in the Institute and complete this course nor go home dropping the course. As he is so mentally stressed, he felt that there is no option for him other than suicide, he committed suicide by hanging himself in the bathroom of men’s hostel in between 12.30 pm and 13.45 pm on February 18,” the report had added. (With inputs from agencies)

CBI takes over probe into death of Kerala veterinary student, who endured assault for 29 hours

<p>Rwanda on April 7 marked the 30th anniversary of the genocide that tore apart the nation's social fabric and claimed the lives of over 800,000 people in 100 days.</p>

<p>This commemoration was done as a symbol of remembrance of the victims of the horrific genocide.&nbsp;Three decades ago, the world stood witness to one of the most horrific atrocities in modern history as ethnic tensions between the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority erupted into violence where&nbsp;Hutu extremists committed genocide of Tutsis and moderate Hutus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, amid the darkness, Rwanda demonstrated remarkable progress in reconciliation and rebuilding efforts. Commemorative events during this 30th anniversary in Kigali on Sunday (Apr 7), Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, and his wife Jeannette Kagame, ignited a memorial flame as part of the remembrance ceremonies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“It was the international community which failed all of us, whether from contempt or cowardice,” Kagame reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Remembrance ceremonies</strong></h2>

<p>The ceremony was attended by representatives from regional and global institutions such as the European Union, African Union, and the UN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the attendees was Bill Clinton, who served as president of the United States during the genocide era. He had openly acknowledged the failure of America to swiftly intervene in the genocide. Meanwhile, France's President Emmanuel Macron also, in recent years, acknowledged France's shortcomings in preventing the genocide.</p>

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<p>As Rwanda observes the 30th anniversary of the genocide, the United Nations is also conducting commemorative events to honour the survivors and remember the victims.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We will never forget the victims of this genocide," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a statement earlier this week. "Nor will we ever forget the bravery and resilience of those who survived."&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden, in a statement said, “We will never forget the horrors of those 100 days, the pain and loss suffered by the people of Rwanda, or the shared humanity that connects us all, which hate can never overcome.”&nbsp;</p>

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Rwanda on April 7 marked the 30th anniversary of the genocide that tore apart the nation's social fabric and claimed the lives of over 800,000 people in 100 days.

Rwanda on April 7 marked the 30th anniversary of the genocide that tore apart the nation's social fabric and claimed the lives of over 800,000 people in 100 days. This commemoration was done as a symbol of remembrance of the victims of the horrific genocide. Three decades ago, the world stood witness to one of the most horrific atrocities in modern history as ethnic tensions between the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority erupted into violence where Hutu extremists committed genocide of Tutsis and moderate Hutus. However, amid the darkness, Rwanda demonstrated remarkable progress in reconciliation and rebuilding efforts. Commemorative events during this 30th anniversary in Kigali on Sunday (Apr 7), Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, and his wife Jeannette Kagame, ignited a memorial flame as part of the remembrance ceremonies. Also Read | UK: 'Controlling' husband kills wife, chops body into 224 pieces and dumps in river “It was the international community which failed all of us, whether from contempt or cowardice,” Kagame reportedly said. Remembrance ceremonies The ceremony was attended by representatives from regional and global institutions such as the European Union, African Union, and the UN. Among the attendees was Bill Clinton, who served as president of the United States during the genocide era. He had openly acknowledged the failure of America to swiftly intervene in the genocide. Meanwhile, France's President Emmanuel Macron also, in recent years, acknowledged France's shortcomings in preventing the genocide. Also Read | Russia: Situation ‘critical’ in Orsk after severe flooding causes dam to burst As Rwanda observes the 30th anniversary of the genocide, the United Nations is also conducting commemorative events to honour the survivors and remember the victims. Watch | Ready for face off: Israel | IDF removes forces from South Gaza × "We will never forget the victims of this genocide," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a statement earlier this week. "Nor will we ever forget the bravery and resilience of those who survived." US President Joe Biden, in a statement said, “We will never forget the horrors of those 100 days, the pain and loss suffered by the people of Rwanda, or the shared humanity that connects us all, which hate can never overcome.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘International community failed us,’ says Rwandan president as nation marks 30 years since genocide

<p>A horrifying saga of domestic abuse finally turned deadly when 28-year-old UK man Nicholas Metson killed his 26-year-old wife Holly Bramley by brutally chopping her body into 224 pieces, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The killing took place after the&nbsp;husband inflicted a series of cruelties on her before ultimately murdering her and disposing of her remains in plastic bags by tossing them into a river.&nbsp;Metson and his friend Hancock will be sentenced on Monday (Apr 8).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chilling actions carried out by Metson were part of a trial hearing where it was revealed that he had a history of tormenting animals and had previously punished his wife in gruesome ways.</p>

<p>Reports surfaced of Metson putting their puppy in a washing machine and fatally injuring her hamsters by placing them in a food blender. Even after the escalating abuse, Bramley was&nbsp;"controlled" and "manipulated" by her husband and remained in the relationship, according to sources cited by media outlets.</p>

<p>Media reports citing sources recounted Bramley's confessions of Metson's cruelty, one of which was fleeing to a police station with her pet rabbits in a desperate bid to escape him.</p>

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<p>The horrific ordeal reached its tragic climax when Metson, in a fit of rage, fatally stabbed Bramley multiple times in their flat. He callously attempted to cover his tracks, and then concocting lies to mislead investigators.</p>

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<p>As per reports, he had also searched online for information on benefits he could receive following his wife's death.</p>

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<p>The discovery of Bramley's dismembered remains in the River Witham, coupled with damning CCTV footage showing Metson disposing of bags containing her body parts, left no doubt about his guilt.</p>

<h2><strong>'Evil monster'</strong></h2>

<p>During the trial, Bramley's grieving mother, Annette Bramley, said Metson is an "evil monster" whose actions had inflicted immeasurable pain on their family. Metson was reportedly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. He pleaded guilty to murder. His accomplice, Joshua Hancock, also pleaded guilty to charges related to the disposal of Bramley's body.</p>

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A horrifying saga of domestic abuse finally turned deadly when 28-year-old UK man Nicholas Metson killed his 26-year-old wife Holly Bramley by brutally chopping her body into 224 pieces, media reports said.

A horrifying saga of domestic abuse finally turned deadly when 28-year-old UK man Nicholas Metson killed his 26-year-old wife Holly Bramley by brutally chopping her body into 224 pieces, media reports said. The killing took place after the husband inflicted a series of cruelties on her before ultimately murdering her and disposing of her remains in plastic bags by tossing them into a river. Metson and his friend Hancock will be sentenced on Monday (Apr 8). The chilling actions carried out by Metson were part of a trial hearing where it was revealed that he had a history of tormenting animals and had previously punished his wife in gruesome ways. Reports surfaced of Metson putting their puppy in a washing machine and fatally injuring her hamsters by placing them in a food blender. Even after the escalating abuse, Bramley was "controlled" and "manipulated" by her husband and remained in the relationship, according to sources cited by media outlets. Media reports citing sources recounted Bramley's confessions of Metson's cruelty, one of which was fleeing to a police station with her pet rabbits in a desperate bid to escape him. Also Read | Russia: Situation 'critical' in Orsk after severe flooding causes dam to burst The horrific ordeal reached its tragic climax when Metson, in a fit of rage, fatally stabbed Bramley multiple times in their flat. He callously attempted to cover his tracks, and then concocting lies to mislead investigators. Also Read | UK will halt arms sales to Israel if it breaches international law in Gaza: UK Deputy PM As per reports, he had also searched online for information on benefits he could receive following his wife's death. Watch | Ready for face off: Israel | IDF removes forces from South Gaza × The discovery of Bramley's dismembered remains in the River Witham, coupled with damning CCTV footage showing Metson disposing of bags containing her body parts, left no doubt about his guilt. 'Evil monster' During the trial, Bramley's grieving mother, Annette Bramley, said Metson is an "evil monster" whose actions had inflicted immeasurable pain on their family. Metson was reportedly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. He pleaded guilty to murder. His accomplice, Joshua Hancock, also pleaded guilty to charges related to the disposal of Bramley's body. (With inputs from agencies)

UK: ‘Controlling’ husband kills wife, chops body into 224 pieces and dumps in river

<p>As everyone is eagerly waiting for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Sunday (Apr 8), Google has stepped up to the plate. The search engine is also marking the occasion with a captivating search animation. The internet giant's timely release of the animation comes as there is a burgeoning frenzy over the event online.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Individuals worldwide are turning to the web to learn about how to witness this rare phenomenon.</p>

<p>By simply typing "solar eclipse", "April 8 eclipse", or "Solar eclipse of April 8" in&nbsp;the search bar, users are greeted with a visually engaging animation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It shows the celestial event in a beautifully animated way in a virtual manner. It also then provides quick access to essential details of the solar eclipse. With the celestial event set to occur in the skies, Google's animation is now igniting curiosity and wonder among users worldwide.</p>

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<p>Interest in the solar eclipse is already reaching a feverish pitch online and so Google's initiative is also providing a platform for education and is fostering a sense of community among celestial enthusiasts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. It obscures all or part of the Sun's light from the Earth. This phenomenon happens during the new moon phase when the Sun and Moon are aligned.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Solar eclipse in different parts of the world&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun and blocks its light, creating a dark shadow on Earth. The total solar eclipse will only be visible in parts of Mexico, Canada, and the United States. It is pertinent to note that the total solar eclipses are visible only from a narrow path on Earth's surface.</p>

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<p>Moreover, a partial solar eclipse&nbsp;will be visible from parts of Colombia, the Caribbean, Spain, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, Ireland, Iceland, and Portugal. In this, the Moon covers only a portion of the Sun leaving a crescent-shaped portion of the Sun visible from Earth. Notably, partial solar eclipses are visible from a much broader area than total eclipses.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As everyone is eagerly waiting for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Sunday (Apr 8), Google has stepped up to the plate. The search engine is also marking the occasion with a captivating search animation.

As everyone is eagerly waiting for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Sunday (Apr 8), Google has stepped up to the plate. The search engine is also marking the occasion with a captivating search animation. The internet giant's timely release of the animation comes as there is a burgeoning frenzy over the event online. Individuals worldwide are turning to the web to learn about how to witness this rare phenomenon. By simply typing "solar eclipse", "April 8 eclipse", or "Solar eclipse of April 8" in the search bar, users are greeted with a visually engaging animation. It shows the celestial event in a beautifully animated way in a virtual manner. It also then provides quick access to essential details of the solar eclipse. With the celestial event set to occur in the skies, Google's animation is now igniting curiosity and wonder among users worldwide. Also Read | Have you ever wondered about the weight of the Earth? Interest in the solar eclipse is already reaching a feverish pitch online and so Google's initiative is also providing a platform for education and is fostering a sense of community among celestial enthusiasts. Also Read | Soyuz spacecraft brings cosmonaut, Belarusian astronaut, and NASA crew member safely back to Earth Notably, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. It obscures all or part of the Sun's light from the Earth. This phenomenon happens during the new moon phase when the Sun and Moon are aligned. Solar eclipse in different parts of the world A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun and blocks its light, creating a dark shadow on Earth. The total solar eclipse will only be visible in parts of Mexico, Canada, and the United States. It is pertinent to note that the total solar eclipses are visible only from a narrow path on Earth's surface. Watch | Storm Kathleen havoc in the UK | IDF removes forces from South Gaza × Moreover, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Colombia, the Caribbean, Spain, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, Ireland, Iceland, and Portugal. In this, the Moon covers only a portion of the Sun leaving a crescent-shaped portion of the Sun visible from Earth. Notably, partial solar eclipses are visible from a much broader area than total eclipses. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Do you ever think about the weight of the Earth? It's a fascinating question that sparks curiosity. To know the weight of the Earth, we must first understand what we mean by weight. Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity. The mass of an object determines its weight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So, how do scientists determine the mass of the Earth?</p>

<p>One of the primary methods is by measuring the gravitational pull exerted by the Earth on objects around it. Through observations and calculations, scientists have estimated the Earth's mass to be approximately 5.9722×10^24 kilogrammes (13.1 septillion pounds).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This massive figure shows the sheer scale of our planet and its gravitational influence on everything within its vicinity.</p>

<p>However, one must know that the journey to this calculation has been arduous. Scientists earlier leveraged Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation. Newton's equation, coupled with the experiments of physicist Henry Cavendish in 1797, paved the way for understanding Earth's mass.</p>

<h2><strong>Cavendish's experiments</strong></h2>

<p>Cavendish's experiments used a torsion balance to measure gravitational forces.</p>

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<p>The setup of Cavendish's experiment was ingeniously simple. It involved a torsion balance, a device consisting of a horizontal bar suspended from a thin wire, with two small lead spheres attached to each end.</p>

<p>These lead spheres were positioned near larger lead spheres. It created a gravitational attraction between them and provided a crucial value - the gravitational constant (G). This value, though subject to slight variations over time, remained a cornerstone in calculating Earth's mass.</p>

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<p>A physiologist at the University of California in San Diego, John West, reportedly told the Live Science media portal, "His work was very original and made a big impact at the time."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Stephan Schlamminger, a metrologist at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, said, "Sometimes it's the cracks that the universe gives us that we can apply our lever to and get more scientific understanding."</p>

<p>"This may be a crack the universe is offering us, and we don't want to let that opportunity pass," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Do you ever think about the weight of the Earth? It's a fascinating question that sparks curiosity. To know the weight of the Earth, we must first understand what we mean by weight.

Do you ever think about the weight of the Earth? It's a fascinating question that sparks curiosity. To know the weight of the Earth, we must first understand what we mean by weight. Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity. The mass of an object determines its weight. So, how do scientists determine the mass of the Earth? One of the primary methods is by measuring the gravitational pull exerted by the Earth on objects around it. Through observations and calculations, scientists have estimated the Earth's mass to be approximately 5.9722×10^24 kilogrammes (13.1 septillion pounds). This massive figure shows the sheer scale of our planet and its gravitational influence on everything within its vicinity. However, one must know that the journey to this calculation has been arduous. Scientists earlier leveraged Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation. Newton's equation, coupled with the experiments of physicist Henry Cavendish in 1797, paved the way for understanding Earth's mass. Cavendish's experiments Cavendish's experiments used a torsion balance to measure gravitational forces. Also Read | Soyuz spacecraft brings cosmonaut, Belarusian astronaut, and NASA crew member safely back to Earth The setup of Cavendish's experiment was ingeniously simple. It involved a torsion balance, a device consisting of a horizontal bar suspended from a thin wire, with two small lead spheres attached to each end. These lead spheres were positioned near larger lead spheres. It created a gravitational attraction between them and provided a crucial value - the gravitational constant (G). This value, though subject to slight variations over time, remained a cornerstone in calculating Earth's mass. Also Read | Groundbreaking study reveals how to cut cost of prostate cancer scans by half A physiologist at the University of California in San Diego, John West, reportedly told the Live Science media portal, "His work was very original and made a big impact at the time." Watch | Solar eclipse heats up US tourism, Rental bookings surge × Stephan Schlamminger, a metrologist at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, said, "Sometimes it's the cracks that the universe gives us that we can apply our lever to and get more scientific understanding." "This may be a crack the universe is offering us, and we don't want to let that opportunity pass," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Have you ever wondered about the weight of the Earth?

<p>A Soyuz spacecraft early Saturday (Apr 6) successfully took back a Russian cosmonaut, a guest astronaut from Belarus, and a NASA crew member to Earth. The trio was on the International Space Station (ISS) on a crewed mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russian crewed Soyuz spaceflight, Soyuz MS-24, had&nbsp;embarked on its journey from Baikonur on September 15, 2023, following which there have been several crew rotations.</p>

<p>Initially, the spacecraft ferried station commander Oleg Kononenko, O'Hara, and Nikolai Chub to the station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Soyuz spacecraft is a series of spacecraft designed for human spaceflight operations, originally developed by the Soviet Union and now operated by the Russian space agency, Roscosmos.&nbsp;The spacecraft has been used for various missions, including transporting astronauts and cosmonauts to and from space stations, such the ISS.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Landing on Earth&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Commander Oleg Novitskiy, Marina Vasilevskaya from Belarus, and NASA's Loral O'Hara, touched down in Kazakhstan at 3:17 am EDT. After their landing on Earth, recovery teams quickly arrived to assist the returning space travellers as they adjusted to Earth's gravity after their journey.</p>

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<p>Notably, Novitskiy and Vasilevskaya had spent two weeks aboard the space station.&nbsp; Novitskiy, Vasilevskaya, as well as NASA veteran Tracy Dyson, were earlier launched to ISS on March 23 this year for crew rotation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>All three that landed back to Earth were in good health. Vasilevskaya, the first citizen of Belarus to fly in space since the Soviet era, conveyed her overwhelming emotions and reportedly said, "It's something incredible. I wish all people on Earth to treasure and cherish what they have, because this is precious."</p>

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<p>Following medical checks and communication with loved ones, the trio was scheduled to be transported to Karaganda by helicopter, with O'Hara heading to Houston and Novitskiy and Vasilevskaya returning to Star City near Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

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A Soyuz spacecraft early Saturday (Apr 6) successfully took back a Russian cosmonaut, a guest astronaut from Belarus, and a NASA crew member to Earth. The trio was on the International Space Station (ISS) on a crewed mission.

A Soyuz spacecraft early Saturday (Apr 6) successfully took back a Russian cosmonaut, a guest astronaut from Belarus, and a NASA crew member to Earth. The trio was on the International Space Station (ISS) on a crewed mission. The Russian crewed Soyuz spaceflight, Soyuz MS-24, had embarked on its journey from Baikonur on September 15, 2023, following which there have been several crew rotations. Initially, the spacecraft ferried station commander Oleg Kononenko, O'Hara, and Nikolai Chub to the station. The Soyuz spacecraft is a series of spacecraft designed for human spaceflight operations, originally developed by the Soviet Union and now operated by the Russian space agency, Roscosmos. The spacecraft has been used for various missions, including transporting astronauts and cosmonauts to and from space stations, such the ISS. Landing on Earth Commander Oleg Novitskiy, Marina Vasilevskaya from Belarus, and NASA's Loral O'Hara, touched down in Kazakhstan at 3:17 am EDT. After their landing on Earth, recovery teams quickly arrived to assist the returning space travellers as they adjusted to Earth's gravity after their journey. Also Read | Mysteries of Antarctic: Researchers find 13 new papillomaviruses in seals Notably, Novitskiy and Vasilevskaya had spent two weeks aboard the space station. Novitskiy, Vasilevskaya, as well as NASA veteran Tracy Dyson, were earlier launched to ISS on March 23 this year for crew rotation. Also Read | Groundbreaking study reveals how to cut cost of prostate cancer scans by half All three that landed back to Earth were in good health. Vasilevskaya, the first citizen of Belarus to fly in space since the Soviet era, conveyed her overwhelming emotions and reportedly said, "It's something incredible. I wish all people on Earth to treasure and cherish what they have, because this is precious." WATCH | 57 companies directly linked to 80% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions: Study × Following medical checks and communication with loved ones, the trio was scheduled to be transported to Karaganda by helicopter, with O'Hara heading to Houston and Novitskiy and Vasilevskaya returning to Star City near Moscow. (With inputs from agencies)

Soyuz spacecraft brings cosmonaut, Belarusian astronaut, and NASA crew member safely back to Earth

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