5 Quick Potato Recipes for Chaitra Navratri 2024

Heat oil, add cumin seeds, onions, and green chilies. Add tomatoes, boiled potatoes, and spices. Add water and simmer.

Boil potatoes, then saute in hot oil with cumin seeds, green chilies, and ginger. Season with salt, turmeric, and red chili powder.

Mix potatoes with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and chickpeas. Add lemon juice, and chutney. Garnish with sev.

Lime, rich in vitamin C, has a refreshing taste and keeps the body cool. Lime juice can also be added to water or used in cooking.

Saute boiled potatoes in hot oil with cumin seeds. Season with salt, turmeric, and amchur. Garnish with coriander leaves.

<p>Two passenger jets collided on the ground at Heathrow Airport on Saturday (Apr 6) due to which damage occurred to the wings of both aircraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the aftermath of the collision, which raised concerns among passengers aboard one of the aircraft, images of the incident were widely shared on social media platforms. The incident involved the Virgin Atlantic plane and a British Airways aircraft.</p>

<p>The Virgin Atlantic plane was being towed away when it hit the stationary British Airways aircraft post which both planes sustained damage. However, emergency services swiftly took care of the situation by responding.</p>

<p>Virgin Atlantic promptly initiated an investigation. The collision reportedly took place between Boeing 787 and the BA Airbus A350 at Terminal 3 around noon.</p>

<p>The airline confirmed that the Virgin aircraft, which had completed a flight, was being towed to another part of the airport. Notably, there were no passengers on board the Virgin aircraft at the time of the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But British Airways had 121 passengers aboard and was due to take off for&nbsp;Accra in Ghana. Whereas, Virgin Atlantic had already completed the flight. Later, another plane from the British Airways fleet was substituted for the flight to Accra by transferring the passengers to that one.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Emergency responders arrived at the scene and evaluated the damage to strategise on how best to separate the planes without causing any further harm.</p>

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<p>A Heathrow spokesperson confirmed that no passenger injuries were reported as of yet. This alleviated immediate concerns about the passengers.</p>

<p>A Virgin Atlantic spokesman said: “We are aware that the wing tip of one of our empty aircraft came into contact with another aircraft whilst being towed from the stand at London Heathrow Terminal 3."</p>

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<p>“The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority. We can confirm no customers were on board the Virgin Atlantic aircraft during this time," the spokesperson said while adding, “We’ve commenced a full and thorough investigation, and our engineering teams are performing maintenance checks on the aircraft, which for now has been taken out of service.”</p>

<p>Moreover, speaking over the incident, a British Airways spokesman reportedly said, “One of our aircraft, whilst stationary at Heathrow earlier today, was involved in a collision with another airline’s jet, which was being towed from a stand at the time."</p>

<p>“Our aircraft is being assessed by our engineering teams and we have provided an alternative aircraft to limit the impact on our customers," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two passenger jets collided on the ground at Heathrow Airport on Saturday (Apr 6) due to which damage occurred to the wings of both aircraft. In the aftermath of the collision, which raised concerns among passengers aboard one of the aircraft, images of the incident were widely shared on social media platforms.

Two passenger jets collided on the ground at Heathrow Airport on Saturday (Apr 6) due to which damage occurred to the wings of both aircraft. In the aftermath of the collision, which raised concerns among passengers aboard one of the aircraft, images of the incident were widely shared on social media platforms. The incident involved the Virgin Atlantic plane and a British Airways aircraft. The Virgin Atlantic plane was being towed away when it hit the stationary British Airways aircraft post which both planes sustained damage. However, emergency services swiftly took care of the situation by responding. Virgin Atlantic promptly initiated an investigation. The collision reportedly took place between Boeing 787 and the BA Airbus A350 at Terminal 3 around noon. The airline confirmed that the Virgin aircraft, which had completed a flight, was being towed to another part of the airport. Notably, there were no passengers on board the Virgin aircraft at the time of the incident. Also Read | US: Two dead, seven injured in shooting at Florida shopping mall But British Airways had 121 passengers aboard and was due to take off for Accra in Ghana. Whereas, Virgin Atlantic had already completed the flight. Later, another plane from the British Airways fleet was substituted for the flight to Accra by transferring the passengers to that one. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and evaluated the damage to strategise on how best to separate the planes without causing any further harm. Also Read | Trump presidency or not, COP29 leader demands US uphold climate commitments A Heathrow spokesperson confirmed that no passenger injuries were reported as of yet. This alleviated immediate concerns about the passengers. A Virgin Atlantic spokesman said: “We are aware that the wing tip of one of our empty aircraft came into contact with another aircraft whilst being towed from the stand at London Heathrow Terminal 3." Watch | West Asia on edge: Israeli embassies shut worldwide over fear of Iranian attacks × “The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority. We can confirm no customers were on board the Virgin Atlantic aircraft during this time," the spokesperson said while adding, “We’ve commenced a full and thorough investigation, and our engineering teams are performing maintenance checks on the aircraft, which for now has been taken out of service.” Moreover, speaking over the incident, a British Airways spokesman reportedly said, “One of our aircraft, whilst stationary at Heathrow earlier today, was involved in a collision with another airline’s jet, which was being towed from a stand at the time." “Our aircraft is being assessed by our engineering teams and we have provided an alternative aircraft to limit the impact on our customers," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

British Airways plane with 121 passengers collides with Virgin Atlantic’s empty Boeing 787-9 at Heathrow

<p>At least 12&nbsp;terrorists were killed in a series of separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Dera Ismail Khan and Panjgur districts in Pakistan, media reports said while quoting statements from the media wing of the Pakistani military.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday (Apr 6) said that in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's DI Khan district, security forces successfully neutralised eight terrorists during a fierce encounter.</p>

<p>Notably, KP has been a target of terrorist organisations operating both within the region and from across the border. Various militant groups have carried out attacks on security forces, government institutions, and civilians which have led to instability in the region.</p>

<p>ISPR also revealed that the terrorists were heavily armed. Moreover, a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives was seized from their possession.</p>

<p>The ISPR further said that these terrorists were actively engaged in various criminal activities. It included targeting security forces and innocent civilians.</p>

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<p>In Balochistan’s Panjgur district, two terrorists named Asad and Hasrat were eliminated in a separate IBO. A cache of weaponry was also&nbsp;recovered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>ISPR in a statement said, “Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the Nation, remain determined to thwart attempts of sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.”</p>

<p>Moreover, during another operation, two additional terrorists were eliminated as security forces carried out an intel-driven mission in the North Waziristan District.</p>

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<p>It is pertinent to note that Pakistan itself has been accused of providing sanctuary and support to various terrorist groups. A suicide attack in Besham, a remote area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on March 26, resulted in the tragic deaths of six individuals, including five Chinese engineers.</p>

<p>The attack occurred as a convoy transporting Chinese engineers was passing by to the Dasu hydroelectric project site from Islamabad. A vehicle laden with explosives, parked on the roadside, was detonated, causing devastation.</p>

<p>This incident marked the second attack on Chinese workers at the same hydroelectric project. A previous terrorist attack in July 2021 claimed the lives of 13 individuals, including nine engineers.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least 12 terrorists were killed in a series of separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Dera Ismail Khan and Panjgur districts in Pakistan, media reports said while quoting statements from the media wing of the Pakistani military.

At least 12 terrorists were killed in a series of separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Dera Ismail Khan and Panjgur districts in Pakistan, media reports said while quoting statements from the media wing of the Pakistani military. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday (Apr 6) said that in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's DI Khan district, security forces successfully neutralised eight terrorists during a fierce encounter. Notably, KP has been a target of terrorist organisations operating both within the region and from across the border. Various militant groups have carried out attacks on security forces, government institutions, and civilians which have led to instability in the region. ISPR also revealed that the terrorists were heavily armed. Moreover, a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives was seized from their possession. The ISPR further said that these terrorists were actively engaged in various criminal activities. It included targeting security forces and innocent civilians. Also Read | Israeli troops recover body of hostage from Gaza's Khan Younis, military says In Balochistan’s Panjgur district, two terrorists named Asad and Hasrat were eliminated in a separate IBO. A cache of weaponry was also recovered. Also Read | NSW floods: Man’s body found in Sydney; more than 150 rescued as water continues to rise ISPR in a statement said, “Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the Nation, remain determined to thwart attempts of sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.” Moreover, during another operation, two additional terrorists were eliminated as security forces carried out an intel-driven mission in the North Waziristan District. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: UN slams Israel over killing of aid workers, UNSC holds meeting × It is pertinent to note that Pakistan itself has been accused of providing sanctuary and support to various terrorist groups. A suicide attack in Besham, a remote area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on March 26, resulted in the tragic deaths of six individuals, including five Chinese engineers. The attack occurred as a convoy transporting Chinese engineers was passing by to the Dasu hydroelectric project site from Islamabad. A vehicle laden with explosives, parked on the roadside, was detonated, causing devastation. This incident marked the second attack on Chinese workers at the same hydroelectric project. A previous terrorist attack in July 2021 claimed the lives of 13 individuals, including nine engineers. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan security forces eliminate 12 terrorists in three anti-terror operations across country

<p>To unravel the mysteries of&nbsp;Antarctica,&nbsp;researchers from Arizona State University have unearthed a major discovery where they found the presence of 13 previously unknown papillomaviruses carried by Antarctic seals. The latest findings were published in the journal Virology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a group of small DNA viruses that infect the epithelial cells in humans and other animals. There are hundreds of human papillomaviruses identified, and they are classified into low-risk and high-risk types based on their association with cancer.</p>

<p>Papillomaviruses, infect various species including humans, mammals like seals, and reptiles and have long been a focus of scientific inquiry.</p>

<p>However, much of the research has predominantly centered around human infections.</p>

<p>Melanie Regney, a PhD student at ASU's Varsani Lab and the lead author of the study, expressed her enthusiasm for exploring viruses in overlooked creatures, reportedly stating,&nbsp;“Viruses are everywhere."</p>

<p>“They’re the most abundant entity in the universe. But despite that, they’re one of the things we know the least about. We don’t even know most of them exist," Regney added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Regney's interest in Antarctica led her team to study tissue samples from leopard seals, Weddell seals, , and Antarctic fur seals.</p>

<h2><strong>Genome sequencing</strong></h2>

<p>Through genomic sequencing, they identified 13 novel papillomaviruses, with 11 of them representing entirely new viral types.</p>

<p>By employing evolutionary analysis, they determined that these viruses are closely related to papillomaviruses infecting other carnivores. The finding suggested a species-specific co-evolutionary relationship.</p>

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<p>Of particular concern is the discovery that nine of these viruses possess genes potentially associated with cancer. This is akin to human papillomaviruses like HPV 16 and 18.</p>

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<p>While the impact on Antarctic seals remains uncertain, Regney pointed out the importance of further research to safeguard these&nbsp;creatures in the Earth's most unexplored region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Antarctica as a whole continent is very pristine. It’s the only one that still remains the least touched by human presence ... so we don’t know a lot about it. Studying the evolutionary aspect of Antarctica’s virome there is very important to understand how the ecosystem works there," Regney said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


To unravel the mysteries of Antarctica, researchers from Arizona State University have unearthed a major discovery where they found the presence of 13 previously unknown papillomaviruses carried by Antarctic seals.

To unravel the mysteries of Antarctica, researchers from Arizona State University have unearthed a major discovery where they found the presence of 13 previously unknown papillomaviruses carried by Antarctic seals. The latest findings were published in the journal Virology. Papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a group of small DNA viruses that infect the epithelial cells in humans and other animals. There are hundreds of human papillomaviruses identified, and they are classified into low-risk and high-risk types based on their association with cancer. Papillomaviruses, infect various species including humans, mammals like seals, and reptiles and have long been a focus of scientific inquiry. However, much of the research has predominantly centered around human infections. Melanie Regney, a PhD student at ASU's Varsani Lab and the lead author of the study, expressed her enthusiasm for exploring viruses in overlooked creatures, reportedly stating, “Viruses are everywhere." “They’re the most abundant entity in the universe. But despite that, they’re one of the things we know the least about. We don’t even know most of them exist," Regney added. Also Read | Research predicts solar eclipse path might slightly shift. How can you watch totality now? Regney's interest in Antarctica led her team to study tissue samples from leopard seals, Weddell seals, , and Antarctic fur seals. Genome sequencing Through genomic sequencing, they identified 13 novel papillomaviruses, with 11 of them representing entirely new viral types. By employing evolutionary analysis, they determined that these viruses are closely related to papillomaviruses infecting other carnivores. The finding suggested a species-specific co-evolutionary relationship. Also Read | Deep space collision gives gravitational-wave signal, 650 million light-years away Of particular concern is the discovery that nine of these viruses possess genes potentially associated with cancer. This is akin to human papillomaviruses like HPV 16 and 18. Watch | USDA reveals bird flu updates, Cattle movement implicated in bird flu outbreak × While the impact on Antarctic seals remains uncertain, Regney pointed out the importance of further research to safeguard these creatures in the Earth's most unexplored region. “Antarctica as a whole continent is very pristine. It’s the only one that still remains the least touched by human presence ... so we don’t know a lot about it. Studying the evolutionary aspect of Antarctica’s virome there is very important to understand how the ecosystem works there," Regney said. (With inputs from agencies)

Mysteries of Antarctic: Researchers find 13 new papillomaviruses in seals

<p>Astronomers have picked up a gravitational-wave signal originating from a dramatic collision deep in the cosmos. The event, dubbed GW230529, was recorded by the LIGO Livingston detector in May 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gravitational waves are caused by the acceleration of massive objects, such as merging black holes or neutron stars. According to Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, massive objects like planets, stars, and black holes distort the fabric of spacetime around them.</p>

<p>When these massive objects accelerate or change speed, they create waves that propagate outward at the speed of light.&nbsp;The detection of gravitational waves opens up a new window for observing the universe, allowing scientists to study phenomena that were previously inaccessible, such as the mergers of black holes and neutron stars, as well as the nature of gravity itself.</p>

<p>GW230529, which happened due to the collision of a neutron star with an object falling into the "mass gap" between neutron stars and black holes, challenges prior assumptions about the prevalence of such events.</p>

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<p>Assistant&nbsp;Professor at the University of British Columbia Dr Jess McIver pointed out that the discovery "reveals that there may be a higher rate of similar collisions between neutron stars and low-mass black holes than we previously thought."</p>

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<p>It is the first time such a gravitational wave detection involving a mass-gap object paired with a neutron star has been observed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Neutron stars</strong></h2>

<p>Neutron stars typically have masses ranging from about 1.4 to 2 times that of the Sun. This density means that just a teaspoonful of neutron star material would weigh billions of tonnes on Earth.</p>

<p>They also have incredibly strong magnetic fields, trillions of times stronger than Earth's magnetic field. These characteristics make neutron stars a focus of study for astrophysicists trying to understand extreme conditions in the universe.</p>

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<p>Despite the excitement surrounding GW230529, pinpointing its exact source remains elusive. The detection, made just five days into the observing run, took place at 650 million light-years from Earth</p>
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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Astronomers have picked up a gravitational-wave signal originating from a dramatic collision deep in the cosmos. The event, dubbed GW230529, was recorded by the LIGO Livingston detector in May 2023.

Astronomers have picked up a gravitational-wave signal originating from a dramatic collision deep in the cosmos. The event, dubbed GW230529, was recorded by the LIGO Livingston detector in May 2023. Gravitational waves are caused by the acceleration of massive objects, such as merging black holes or neutron stars. According to Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, massive objects like planets, stars, and black holes distort the fabric of spacetime around them. When these massive objects accelerate or change speed, they create waves that propagate outward at the speed of light. The detection of gravitational waves opens up a new window for observing the universe, allowing scientists to study phenomena that were previously inaccessible, such as the mergers of black holes and neutron stars, as well as the nature of gravity itself. GW230529, which happened due to the collision of a neutron star with an object falling into the "mass gap" between neutron stars and black holes, challenges prior assumptions about the prevalence of such events. Also Read | New highly-detailed 3D map of universe with 6 million galaxies can unravel mysteries of dark matter Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia Dr Jess McIver pointed out that the discovery "reveals that there may be a higher rate of similar collisions between neutron stars and low-mass black holes than we previously thought." Also Read | Glory effect: Rare rainbow-like rings observed on a planet outside our solar system It is the first time such a gravitational wave detection involving a mass-gap object paired with a neutron star has been observed. Neutron stars Neutron stars typically have masses ranging from about 1.4 to 2 times that of the Sun. This density means that just a teaspoonful of neutron star material would weigh billions of tonnes on Earth. They also have incredibly strong magnetic fields, trillions of times stronger than Earth's magnetic field. These characteristics make neutron stars a focus of study for astrophysicists trying to understand extreme conditions in the universe. Watch | India's Cancer treatment breakthrough | India makes a mark on global map × Despite the excitement surrounding GW230529, pinpointing its exact source remains elusive. The detection, made just five days into the observing run, took place at 650 million light-years from Earth (With inputs from agencies)

Deep space collision  650 million light-years away sends gravitational-wave signal

<p>During a raid conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the East Medinipur district of West Bengal on Saturday (Apr 6), officers of the agency were attacked by locals&nbsp; and one of them sustained injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This tumultuous turn of events took place during the operation when the officers sought to arrest the suspects involved in the 2022 Bhupatinagar bomb blast case.</p>

<p>The explosion at the time killed three individuals in Naruabilla village. It is pertinent to note that initially the case was investigated by the West Bengal Police but was later transferred to the NIA.</p>

<p>The transfer of the case to NIA took place following a petition urging the inclusion of relevant sections of the Explosive Substances Act, which was earlier not initiated. The plea was filed in the Calcutta High Court.</p>

<p>NIA nabbed Manobrata Jana and Balai Charan Maity who were allegedly involved in a conspiracy to manufacture and detonate crude bombs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the NIA team reached to arrest the two, they encountered resistance from locals and women of the region leading to one NIA officer sustaining injuries.</p>

<p>The arrest came after extensive searches at five different locations. The search was also carried out at Jana's residence.</p>

<p>When the team was scurrying through the area, the officials&nbsp;faced unexpected and "stiff resistance" from an "unruly" mob. Later, the situation rapidly deteriorated as the mob assaulted NIA officers.</p>

<p>The people also caused damage to property and attacked a vehicle's windscreen.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The situation escalated further as a substantial police contingent was dispatched to the scene to restore order. One video has gained much attention where women could be seen sitting on the floor with bamboo sticks in their hands and engaging in a verbal spat with the officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The agency came under attack when the accused involved in the 2022 blast case were nabbed and the officials were on their way back to Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>West Bengal CM</strong></h2>

<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the NIA's actions and alleged that the central agencies are biased towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).</p>

<p>"Why did they raid at midnight? Did they have police permission? Locals reacted in the way they would have if any other stranger had visited the place at midnight. Why are they arresting people right before the elections? What does the BJP think, that they will arrest every booth agent? What right does NIA have? They are doing all these to support the BJP. We call upon the entire world to fight against this BJP's dirty politics,"&nbsp;questioned Banerjee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We want the Election Commission to work impartially, not turn into a BJP-run commission," she added.</p>

<p>Earlier, in a similar stance, three Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers sustained injuries when a mob vandalised their vehicles during a raid on the residence of TMC (Trinamool Congress) leader Shahjahan Sheikh.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


During a raid conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the East Medinipur district of West Bengal on Saturday (Apr 6), officers of the agency were attacked by locals and one of them sustained injuries.

During a raid conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the East Medinipur district of West Bengal on Saturday (Apr 6), officers of the agency were attacked by locals and one of them sustained injuries. This tumultuous turn of events took place during the operation when the officers sought to arrest the suspects involved in the 2022 Bhupatinagar bomb blast case. The explosion at the time killed three individuals in Naruabilla village. It is pertinent to note that initially the case was investigated by the West Bengal Police but was later transferred to the NIA. The transfer of the case to NIA took place following a petition urging the inclusion of relevant sections of the Explosive Substances Act, which was earlier not initiated. The plea was filed in the Calcutta High Court. NIA nabbed Manobrata Jana and Balai Charan Maity who were allegedly involved in a conspiracy to manufacture and detonate crude bombs. When the NIA team reached to arrest the two, they encountered resistance from locals and women of the region leading to one NIA officer sustaining injuries. The arrest came after extensive searches at five different locations. The search was also carried out at Jana's residence. When the team was scurrying through the area, the officials faced unexpected and "stiff resistance" from an "unruly" mob. Later, the situation rapidly deteriorated as the mob assaulted NIA officers. The people also caused damage to property and attacked a vehicle's windscreen. Also Read | Delhi excise policy case: No relief for Manish Sisodia as his judicial custody gets extended till April 18 The violent attack by the locals led the NIA to file a complaint at the local police station regarding the incident. Also Read | Maldives FM thanks EAM, Indian government for allowing export of essential commodities Watch | India: Rajnath Singh says, 'will enter home of anti-India elements & kill them' × The situation escalated further as a substantial police contingent was dispatched to the scene to restore order. One video has gained much attention where women could be seen sitting on the floor with bamboo sticks in their hands and engaging in a verbal spat with the officials. The agency came under attack when the accused involved in the 2022 blast case were nabbed and the officials were on their way back to Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal. West Bengal CM West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the NIA's actions and alleged that the central agencies are biased towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "Why did they raid at midnight? Did they have police permission? Locals reacted in the way they would have if any other stranger had visited the place at midnight. Why are they arresting people right before the elections? What does the BJP think, that they will arrest every booth agent? What right does NIA have? They are doing all these to support the BJP. We call upon the entire world to fight against this BJP's dirty politics," questioned Banerjee. "We want the Election Commission to work impartially, not turn into a BJP-run commission," she added. Earlier, in a similar stance, three Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers sustained injuries when a mob vandalised their vehicles during a raid on the residence of TMC (Trinamool Congress) leader Shahjahan Sheikh. (With inputs from agencies)

NIA team attacked in West Bengal’s East Medinipur during raid, officer injured

<p>With each passing day, the strained relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden is reaching new heights. Most recently it is fueled by the Israeli strike in Gaza which resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, including one American from the World Central Kitchen charity.</p>

<p>Amid this, the leaders of the two nations held their first interaction since the strike on aid workers. The conversation, which comes at a time when Israel is preparing to enter Rafah and has finalised its operational plans, started at&nbsp;11:45 ET (9:15 IST), as per an Israeli official, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably,&nbsp;the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday (Apr 4) is set to deliberate on a draft resolution advocating for a weapons embargo on Israel. The council will also push for a condemnation of “the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare”.</p>

<p>This comes as Israeli officials continue to maintain that the strike was unintentional.</p>

<p>Jose Andres, the head of World Central Kitchen, accused Israel of deliberately targeting the charity workers, and said, "This was not just a bad luck situation where, 'Oops, we dropped a bomb in the wrong place,'"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Biden on April 2 expressed his "outrage" over Israel's strike. He also criticised Israel for failing to adequately safeguard the civilians in the war zone.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>US abstained from UNSC resolution&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The United States on March 25 abstained from a UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This drew strong disapproval from Israel as Netanyahu canceled an Israeli delegation's visit to Washington.</p>

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<p>Biden has also called Israel's plans to invade Rafah as equal to crossing a 'red line'.</p>

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<p>White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the administration will continue to engage in "tough conversations" with Israeli counterparts.</p>

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With each passing day, the strained relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden is reaching new heights. Most recently it is fueled by the Israeli strike in Gaza which resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, including one American from the World Central Kitchen charity.

With each passing day, the strained relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden is reaching new heights. Most recently it is fueled by the Israeli strike in Gaza which resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, including one American from the World Central Kitchen charity. Amid this, the leaders of the two nations held their first interaction since the strike on aid workers. The conversation, which comes at a time when Israel is preparing to enter Rafah and has finalised its operational plans, started at 11:45 ET (9:15 IST), as per an Israeli official, media reports said. Notably, the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday (Apr 4) is set to deliberate on a draft resolution advocating for a weapons embargo on Israel. The council will also push for a condemnation of “the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare”. This comes as Israeli officials continue to maintain that the strike was unintentional. Jose Andres, the head of World Central Kitchen, accused Israel of deliberately targeting the charity workers, and said, "This was not just a bad luck situation where, 'Oops, we dropped a bomb in the wrong place,'" Also Read | Greek military chief Dimitris Houpis to visit India as defence ties strengthen Biden on April 2 expressed his "outrage" over Israel's strike. He also criticised Israel for failing to adequately safeguard the civilians in the war zone. US abstained from UNSC resolution The United States on March 25 abstained from a UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This drew strong disapproval from Israel as Netanyahu canceled an Israeli delegation's visit to Washington. Also Read | Apple reportedly set to build home robots as its 'next big thing' Biden has also called Israel's plans to invade Rafah as equal to crossing a 'red line'. Watch | Israel War: Outrage over the killing of aid workers × White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the administration will continue to engage in "tough conversations" with Israeli counterparts. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden, Netanyahu hold talk - first after WCK aid workers killed in Israeli strikes

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<p>NASA, in its ongoing quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe, has once again astounded space enthusiasts with a captivating glimpse into the cosmos.</p>

<p>Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope, a flagship project of the US Space Agency, unveiled a mesmerising picture of the Tarantula Nebula.</p>

<p>Displayed prominently in the image are clusters of brilliant blue stars. They are surrounded with swirling clouds of burnt orange and tan-hued gas and dust. At the core of the nebula lies a mysterious dark formation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the Hubble Space Telescope is equipped with instruments capable of observing various wavelengths of light, including ultraviolet (UV) light, this breathtaking snapshot was captured using UV data.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ultraviolet light has shorter wavelengths than visible light and it is important for astronomers because it reveals different aspects of celestial objects, such as hot stars, active galactic nuclei, and regions of star formation.</p>

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<p>The data was acquired as part of an extensive survey called the Ultraviolet Legacy Library of Young Stars as Essential Standards (ULLYSES).</p>

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<p>According to the space agency, “Two categories of stars were studied in this survey: Super-hot massive stars and young less massive stars. The super-hot massive, blue stars are a million times brighter than the Sun and have a fierce glow in ultraviolet light which can be easily detected by Hubble. These stars have powerful winds that drive galaxy evolution."</p>

<p>"ULLYSES targeted these blue stars in nearby galaxies because they were common in the early universe,” the space agency added.</p>

<p>NASA said that these "observations are just a stepping stone to understanding the first stars of the universe and how they impacted the evolution of the galaxy."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The formation of the Tarantula Nebula happens on a larger scale due to its massive size and intense star-forming activity.&nbsp;Just like in the formation of other nebulae, gravitational forces cause regions within the giant molecular cloud to collapse under their own gravity. These massive stars emit intense radiation and powerful stellar winds which shapes the surrounding nebula and trigger star formation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


NASA, in its ongoing quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe, has once again astounded space enthusiasts with a captivating glimpse into the cosmos. Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope, a flagship project of the US Space Agency, unveiled a mesmerising picture of the Tarantula Nebula.

NASA, in its ongoing quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe, has once again astounded space enthusiasts with a captivating glimpse into the cosmos. Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope, a flagship project of the US Space Agency, unveiled a mesmerising picture of the Tarantula Nebula. Displayed prominently in the image are clusters of brilliant blue stars. They are surrounded with swirling clouds of burnt orange and tan-hued gas and dust. At the core of the nebula lies a mysterious dark formation. As the Hubble Space Telescope is equipped with instruments capable of observing various wavelengths of light, including ultraviolet (UV) light, this breathtaking snapshot was captured using UV data. Also Read | Trees to reveal clues of largest solar storm to have hit Earth Ultraviolet light has shorter wavelengths than visible light and it is important for astronomers because it reveals different aspects of celestial objects, such as hot stars, active galactic nuclei, and regions of star formation. Also Read | Rare Devil's Comet is now visible in the night sky. Here's how to watch it in India The data was acquired as part of an extensive survey called the Ultraviolet Legacy Library of Young Stars as Essential Standards (ULLYSES). Watch | 57 companies directly linked to 80% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions: Study × According to the space agency, “Two categories of stars were studied in this survey: Super-hot massive stars and young less massive stars. The super-hot massive, blue stars are a million times brighter than the Sun and have a fierce glow in ultraviolet light which can be easily detected by Hubble. These stars have powerful winds that drive galaxy evolution." "ULLYSES targeted these blue stars in nearby galaxies because they were common in the early universe,” the space agency added. NASA said that these "observations are just a stepping stone to understanding the first stars of the universe and how they impacted the evolution of the galaxy." The formation of the Tarantula Nebula happens on a larger scale due to its massive size and intense star-forming activity. Just like in the formation of other nebulae, gravitational forces cause regions within the giant molecular cloud to collapse under their own gravity. These massive stars emit intense radiation and powerful stellar winds which shapes the surrounding nebula and trigger star formation. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA's Hubble telescope shows stunning image of Tarantula Nebula, ignites wonder among space enthusiasts

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<p>New York, which sits on the North American Plate and generally experiences fewer seismic events compared to regions along tectonic plate boundaries, was hit by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday (Apr 5) , as per the US Geological Survey (USGS).&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the jolts, the New York buildings rattled with the tremors while an alert was also sent to the residents advising them to remain indoors and call 911 in case of any injuries. The people were quite shocked by the earthquake as NYC is not in a quake-prone region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was near Whitehouse Station in New Jersey. The depth of the epicentre was 5 kilometres, as per the survey. Even as there have been reports of buildings shaking due to quake from Philadelphia north to Boston, there have been no official statements of any kind of injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The recording on the&nbsp;Richter scale, as per the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, was of 5.5 magnitude. Reuters citing its reporters on the ground as well as other social media reports, said that the quake was felt across New York City, New Jersey, western Connecticut, and northern Pennsylvania.</p>

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<p>A Bronx resident aged 38, Charita Walcott, described the earthquake as a "violent rumble" lasting nearly 30 seconds.</p>

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<p>"It was kind of like being in a drum circle, that vibration," she said, as reported by&nbsp;news agency&nbsp;Reuters.</p>

<h2><strong>White House responds</strong></h2>

<p>While House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a statement on social media platform X wrote, "The President has been briefed on the earthquake, which had an epicentre&nbsp;in New Jersey, and he is in touch with his team who are monitoring potential impacts. The White House is in touch with federal, state, and local officials as we learn more."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The quake struck the region at around 10:23 am and continued for several seconds. New York Governor Kathy Hochul wrote on X, “My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day."</p>

<p>The UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Friday was also interrupted for a short while owing to the quake.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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New York, which sits on the North American Plate and generally experiences fewer seismic events compared to regions along tectonic plate boundaries, was hit by a 4.

New York, which sits on the North American Plate and generally experiences fewer seismic events compared to regions along tectonic plate boundaries, was hit by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday (Apr 5) , as per the US Geological Survey (USGS). During the jolts, the New York buildings rattled with the tremors while an alert was also sent to the residents advising them to remain indoors and call 911 in case of any injuries. The people were quite shocked by the earthquake as NYC is not in a quake-prone region. According to USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was near Whitehouse Station in New Jersey. The depth of the epicentre was 5 kilometres, as per the survey. Even as there have been reports of buildings shaking due to quake from Philadelphia north to Boston, there have been no official statements of any kind of injury. Also Read | Israeli military sacks 2 over killing of aid workers, a day after Biden-Netanyahu call The recording on the Richter scale, as per the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, was of 5.5 magnitude. Reuters citing its reporters on the ground as well as other social media reports, said that the quake was felt across New York City, New Jersey, western Connecticut, and northern Pennsylvania. Also Read | French girl left in coma after being thrashed by three teenagers A Bronx resident aged 38, Charita Walcott, described the earthquake as a "violent rumble" lasting nearly 30 seconds. Watch | US: Donald Trump suffers setbacks as judges reject calls to dismiss charges × "It was kind of like being in a drum circle, that vibration," she said, as reported by news agency Reuters. White House responds While House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a statement on social media platform X wrote, "The President has been briefed on the earthquake, which had an epicentre in New Jersey, and he is in touch with his team who are monitoring potential impacts. The White House is in touch with federal, state, and local officials as we learn more." The quake struck the region at around 10:23 am and continued for several seconds. New York Governor Kathy Hochul wrote on X, “My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day." The UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Friday was also interrupted for a short while owing to the quake. (With inputs from agencies)

Rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude rocks New York, New Jersey

<p>An unexpected development has taken place&nbsp;in the ongoing investigation of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast, which happened on March 1 in Bengaluru in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.</p>

<p>As investigative agencies are trying to nab the accused individuals involved in the incident,&nbsp;Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has stirred a controversy.</p>

<p>The minister has claimed that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a worker of the ruling&nbsp;Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in connection with&nbsp;the incident. Many media outlets are carrying this story attributing it to reports, however, there is no official confirmation of any sort regarding this development by the agencies tasked to probe the matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that NIA in a post has refuted the arrest of any of the accused yet, let alone BJP worker, and also warned that people must be cautious of unverified news items.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NIA, in an official statement&nbsp;posted on the microblogging site X&nbsp;disclosed that Mussavir Hussain Shazib,&nbsp;the primary perpetrator of the IED blast, has been identified.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alongside this, NIA also confirmed, that a co-conspirator Abdul Matheen Taahaa has also been identified by the agency. Notably, both are residents of Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district in the state of Karnataka.</p>

<p>They also flagged the importance of gathering evidence without risking the safety of individuals who are summoned in connection to the probe being conducted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"NIA to gather evidence and information in the case have been summoning and examining all of the acquaintances including college and school time friends of the absconding and arrested accused persons. The case being terror incident, any information on the identity of the witnesses may apart from hampering investigation may also put to risk the individuals being summoned," NIA said in the statement.</p>

<h2><strong>What did the minister say?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Minister Rao took to social media to proclaim the detention of the BJP worker, a statement which ignited political speculations.</p>

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<p>"BJP leader has been taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the Rameswaram Cafe blast case," he reportedly wrote in the post.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"What will the saffron buds of the state say now that our government is the reason for the explosion? Doesn't it mean that BJP is involved in Rameswaram cafe blast because BJP leader has been taken into custody by NIA? Do you need any more proof than this that the saffron terrorism that the BJP is running in the state in the name of religious protection is creating serious problems? What does the central BJP, which is imposing RSS ideologies on the country, say to this?" the minister added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An unexpected development has taken place in the ongoing investigation of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast, which happened on March 1 in Bengaluru in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.

An unexpected development has taken place in the ongoing investigation of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast, which happened on March 1 in Bengaluru in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As investigative agencies are trying to nab the accused individuals involved in the incident, Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has stirred a controversy. The minister has claimed that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a worker of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in connection with the incident. Many media outlets are carrying this story attributing it to reports, however, there is no official confirmation of any sort regarding this development by the agencies tasked to probe the matter. It is pertinent to note that NIA in a post has refuted the arrest of any of the accused yet, let alone BJP worker, and also warned that people must be cautious of unverified news items. The NIA, in an official statement posted on the microblogging site X disclosed that Mussavir Hussain Shazib, the primary perpetrator of the IED blast, has been identified. Alongside this, NIA also confirmed, that a co-conspirator Abdul Matheen Taahaa has also been identified by the agency. Notably, both are residents of Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district in the state of Karnataka. They also flagged the importance of gathering evidence without risking the safety of individuals who are summoned in connection to the probe being conducted. Also Read | India: EC sends notice to AAP leader Atishi over BJP poaching attempt claim "NIA to gather evidence and information in the case have been summoning and examining all of the acquaintances including college and school time friends of the absconding and arrested accused persons. The case being terror incident, any information on the identity of the witnesses may apart from hampering investigation may also put to risk the individuals being summoned," NIA said in the statement. What did the minister say? Minister Rao took to social media to proclaim the detention of the BJP worker, a statement which ignited political speculations. Also Read | SC grants bail to activist Shoma Kanti Sen in Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case "BJP leader has been taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the Rameswaram Cafe blast case," he reportedly wrote in the post. Watch | Indian President Droupadi Murmu launches gene therapy for cancer × "What will the saffron buds of the state say now that our government is the reason for the explosion? Doesn't it mean that BJP is involved in Rameswaram cafe blast because BJP leader has been taken into custody by NIA? Do you need any more proof than this that the saffron terrorism that the BJP is running in the state in the name of religious protection is creating serious problems? What does the central BJP, which is imposing RSS ideologies on the country, say to this?" the minister added. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka minister sparks controversy with claim of BJP worker's arrest in Rameshwaram cafe blast case

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