<p>A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call with US President Joe Biden, the Israeli military on Friday (Apr 5) dismissed two officers&nbsp;and reprimanded&nbsp;three others&nbsp;for their involvement in drone strikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, who were on a food delivery mission.</p>

<p>The military stated on Friday that these individuals had mishandled crucial information and carried out "serious violations of commands". This development comes as Israel is facing the accusation of deliberately targeting civilians in its war against the Hamas militant group in the city of Gaza.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The military’s spokesman, Rear Admiral&nbsp;Daniel Hagari, reportedly said, “It’s a tragedy."</p>

<p>“It’s a serious event that we are responsible for and it shouldn’t have happened and we will make sure that it won’t happen again," Hagari added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu is tense after World Central Kitchen's seven aid workers, including one American, were killed on Monday (Apr 1) by Israeli strikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the call between Biden and Netanyahu,&nbsp;White House termed the Israeli strikes “unacceptable” and said that&nbsp;Biden "made clear that US policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these steps.”</p>

<h2><strong>UN rights council demands 'cease the sale' of arms to Israel&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>UN Human Rights Council on Friday (Apr 5) passed a resolution demanding "cease the sale, transfer and diversion of arms, munitions and other military equipment to Israel... to prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The resolution received support from 28 out of the 47 member states of the UN Human Rights Council. Whereas, six voted against it and 13 countries abstained.&nbsp;The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body that is tasked with safeguarding human rights worldwide.</p>

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<p>Israel's ambassador to the UN in Geneva Meirav Eilon Shahar has rebuked the resolution by saying that the "decisions made today are a stain on the Human Rights Council and the UN as a whole."</p>

<p>"Shame on the council for adopting a resolution that does not even mention Hamas or its brutal acts on Oct. 7," Eilon added."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call with US President Joe Biden, the Israeli military on Friday (Apr 5) dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their involvement in drone strikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, who were on a food delivery mission.

A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call with US President Joe Biden, the Israeli military on Friday (Apr 5) dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their involvement in drone strikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, who were on a food delivery mission. The military stated on Friday that these individuals had mishandled crucial information and carried out "serious violations of commands". This development comes as Israel is facing the accusation of deliberately targeting civilians in its war against the Hamas militant group in the city of Gaza. The military’s spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, reportedly said, “It’s a tragedy." “It’s a serious event that we are responsible for and it shouldn’t have happened and we will make sure that it won’t happen again," Hagari added. Also Read | Search operation launched after a young man, 'jumped off' cruise ship in front of family The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu is tense after World Central Kitchen's seven aid workers, including one American, were killed on Monday (Apr 1) by Israeli strikes. Following the call between Biden and Netanyahu, White House termed the Israeli strikes “unacceptable” and said that Biden "made clear that US policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these steps.” UN rights council demands 'cease the sale' of arms to Israel UN Human Rights Council on Friday (Apr 5) passed a resolution demanding "cease the sale, transfer and diversion of arms, munitions and other military equipment to Israel... to prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights." Also Read | French girl left in coma after being thrashed by three teenagers The resolution received support from 28 out of the 47 member states of the UN Human Rights Council. Whereas, six voted against it and 13 countries abstained. The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body that is tasked with safeguarding human rights worldwide. Watch | Israel-hamas war: Gaza toll exceeds 33,000 | Biden to visit Baltimore collapse site × Israel's ambassador to the UN in Geneva Meirav Eilon Shahar has rebuked the resolution by saying that the "decisions made today are a stain on the Human Rights Council and the UN as a whole." "Shame on the council for adopting a resolution that does not even mention Hamas or its brutal acts on Oct. 7," Eilon added." (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Israeli military sacks two officers over killing of aid workers, a day after Biden-Netanyahu call

<p>The Israeli military, in strong action, sacked two officers for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that led to the deaths of seven aid workers on a humanitarian mission. In news from New York, which is not prone to seismic activity due to its location on the North American Plate, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit the city,&nbsp;shaking buildings and surprising residents from the rare event.</p>

<p>From news in the war in Eastern Europe, Ukraine said that it had targeted the Morozovsk military air base in the Rostov region which killed or injured at least 20 Russian officials.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call with US President Joe Biden, the Israeli military on Friday (Apr 5) dismissed two officers&nbsp;and reprimanded&nbsp;three others&nbsp;for their involvement in drone strikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, who were on a food delivery mission.</p>

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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 on Friday (Apr 5) by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake, as per the US Geological Survey (USGS).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ukraine on Friday (Apr 5) claimed to have killed or injured at least 20 Russian officials during an attack on the Morozovsk military air base in the Rostov region. Kyiv also said that it destroyed six Russian warplanes and damaged around eight others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A top Sri Lankan Buddhist leader has said that China has been blocking the visit of Tibetan Buddhist Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama to the country. Most Venerable Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa made the comments in an exclusive interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Delhi.</p>

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<p>It was a nightmare for passengers aboard cruise Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas when a young man jumped overboard. The ship was sailing between Cuba and the Bahamas' Grand Inagua Island when the 20-year-old&nbsp;jumped from one of the decks.</p>

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<p>In a significant development, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen aboard a boat that drifted inside Indian waters, the officials said on Friday (Apr 5).</p>

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<p>India's Election Commission (EC) on Friday (Apr 5) sent a notice to the Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi after she alleged that the BJP, through one of her close aides, approached her to join the saffron party.</p>

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<p>Things are just getting murkier by the day for Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The rapper-singer who is a subject of a federal sex trafficking investigation, has been named as a defendant in a new lawsuit that alleges his son sexually assaulted a woman. The incident allegedly occurred in 2022 on a yacht the music mogul had chartered for new Year's. The woman was working on the yacht.</p>

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<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set for a blockbuster clash on Friday (April 5) as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The clash which will see some of the greats of the game go head-to-head will feature SRH skipper Pat Cummins and&nbsp;MS Dhoni among others.</p>

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The Israeli military, in strong action, sacked two officers for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that led to the deaths of seven aid workers on a humanitarian mission.

The Israeli military, in strong action, sacked two officers for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that led to the deaths of seven aid workers on a humanitarian mission. In news from New York, which is not prone to seismic activity due to its location on the North American Plate, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit the city, shaking buildings and surprising residents from the rare event. From news in the war in Eastern Europe, Ukraine said that it had targeted the Morozovsk military air base in the Rostov region which killed or injured at least 20 Russian officials. Israel sacks 2 over killing of aid workers, a day after Biden-Netanyahu call A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call with US President Joe Biden, the Israeli military on Friday (Apr 5) dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their involvement in drone strikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, who were on a food delivery mission. Rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude rocks New York, New Jersey New York, which sits on the North American Plate and generally experiences fewer seismic events compared to regions along tectonic plate boundaries, was hit on Friday (Apr 5) by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake, as per the US Geological Survey (USGS). Ukraine claims 20 members of Russian personnel killed or injured during attack Ukraine on Friday (Apr 5) claimed to have killed or injured at least 20 Russian officials during an attack on the Morozovsk military air base in the Rostov region. Kyiv also said that it destroyed six Russian warplanes and damaged around eight others. Karnataka minister claims BJP worker arrested in Rameshwaram cafe case An unexpected development took place in the ongoing investigation of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast, which took place on March 1 in Bengaluru in the southern Indian state of Karnataka and in the aftermath of which a suspect was found placing a bag inside the incident site. China blocking Dalai Lama's Sri Lanka visit, says top Buddhist leader A top Sri Lankan Buddhist leader has said that China has been blocking the visit of Tibetan Buddhist Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama to the country. Most Venerable Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa made the comments in an exclusive interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Delhi. Search operation launched after a young man, 'jumped off' cruise ship in front of family It was a nightmare for passengers aboard cruise Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas when a young man jumped overboard. The ship was sailing between Cuba and the Bahamas' Grand Inagua Island when the 20-year-old jumped from one of the decks. Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen during patrol In a significant development, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen aboard a boat that drifted inside Indian waters, the officials said on Friday (Apr 5). India: EC sends notice to AAP leader Atishi over BJP poaching attempt claim India's Election Commission (EC) on Friday (Apr 5) sent a notice to the Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi after she alleged that the BJP, through one of her close aides, approached her to join the saffron party. Sean 'Diddy' Combs named as defendant in a sexual assault lawsuit against son Things are just getting murkier by the day for Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The rapper-singer who is a subject of a federal sex trafficking investigation, has been named as a defendant in a new lawsuit that alleges his son sexually assaulted a woman. The incident allegedly occurred in 2022 on a yacht the music mogul had chartered for new Year's. The woman was working on the yacht. IPL 2024: Pat Cummins ready for MS Dhoni challenge in SRH vs CSK contest in Hyderabad The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set for a blockbuster clash on Friday (April 5) as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The clash which will see some of the greats of the game go head-to-head will feature SRH skipper Pat Cummins and MS Dhoni among others.

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<p>The recent earthquake, measuring 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale, rocked the island nation of Taiwan. It&nbsp;caused damage across the island, however,&nbsp;one remarkable feat of engineering saved a structure amid the chaos.</p>

<p>While many buildings suffered damage and some even fell&nbsp;due to the tremors, Taipei 101, once the world's tallest skyscraper, survived and the secret of it lies in its innovative design elements, especially a colossal steel orb called a tuned mass damper.</p>

<p>Taipei 101's construction, combining reinforced concrete with steel, allowed it to sway with the seismic waves without sustaining damage. This architectural approach saves East Asian nations that are susceptible to earthquakes.</p>

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<p>Taipei 101's tuned mass damper is a huge golden sphere suspended within the skyscraper with the help of 92 thick cables. It is between the 87th and 92nd floors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This device, weighing 660 tonnes, effectively absorbs kinetic energy and safeguards the tower from structural failure. It is often used in earthquake engineering to mitigate the effects of seismic forces on structures such as buildings and bridges.</p>

<h2><strong>How does the golden sphere function?</strong></h2>

<p>The mass is designed to oscillate in response to the seismic motion, but with a frequency that is tuned to counteract the resonant frequency of the structure.</p>

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<p>When an earthquake occurs, the ground shakes at various frequencies, including the resonant frequency of the building or structure. This resonance can amplify the shaking and lead to structural damage or collapse.</p>

<p>By installing a tuned mass damper, engineers can effectively counteract this resonance by introducing a mass that oscillates out of phase with the building's natural vibrations.</p>

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<p>When a building shakes, the mass of the damper moves in the opposite direction, absorbing and dissipating energy from the seismic waves. This helps reduce the amplitude of the building's motion and minimise structural damage.</p>

<p>Tuned mass dampers are commonly used in tall buildings, skyscrapers, and other structures that are susceptible to seismic forces. They are an effective and relatively a cost-efficient way to enhance the seismic resilience of buildings and ensure the safety of occupants during earthquakes.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The recent earthquake, measuring 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale, rocked the island nation of Taiwan. It caused damage across the island, however, one remarkable feat of engineering saved a structure amid the chaos.

The recent earthquake, measuring 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale, rocked the island nation of Taiwan. It caused damage across the island, however, one remarkable feat of engineering saved a structure amid the chaos. While many buildings suffered damage and some even fell due to the tremors, Taipei 101, once the world's tallest skyscraper, survived and the secret of it lies in its innovative design elements, especially a colossal steel orb called a tuned mass damper. Taipei 101's construction, combining reinforced concrete with steel, allowed it to sway with the seismic waves without sustaining damage. This architectural approach saves East Asian nations that are susceptible to earthquakes. Also Read | NASA's Perseverance rover spots thousands of 'unusual' white rocks on Mars Taipei 101's tuned mass damper is a huge golden sphere suspended within the skyscraper with the help of 92 thick cables. It is between the 87th and 92nd floors. This device, weighing 660 tonnes, effectively absorbs kinetic energy and safeguards the tower from structural failure. It is often used in earthquake engineering to mitigate the effects of seismic forces on structures such as buildings and bridges. How does the golden sphere function? The mass is designed to oscillate in response to the seismic motion, but with a frequency that is tuned to counteract the resonant frequency of the structure. Also Read | In UK, Sunak's Conservatives on course for worse general election result than 1997: Survey When an earthquake occurs, the ground shakes at various frequencies, including the resonant frequency of the building or structure. This resonance can amplify the shaking and lead to structural damage or collapse. By installing a tuned mass damper, engineers can effectively counteract this resonance by introducing a mass that oscillates out of phase with the building's natural vibrations. Watch | Chinese dam project reopens after deadly Pakistan attack × When a building shakes, the mass of the damper moves in the opposite direction, absorbing and dissipating energy from the seismic waves. This helps reduce the amplitude of the building's motion and minimise structural damage. Tuned mass dampers are commonly used in tall buildings, skyscrapers, and other structures that are susceptible to seismic forces. They are an effective and relatively a cost-efficient way to enhance the seismic resilience of buildings and ensure the safety of occupants during earthquakes. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have uncovered an important step in the process of transforming seafloors into towering mountains using tiny minerals called zircons.</p>

<p>Zircons are a type of mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. They are commonly found in igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Zircon crystals are typically tetragonal prisms with pyramidal ends.</p>

<p>These crystals, no bigger than grains of sand, have revealed a previously overlooked phase in tectonic activity. This new finding may potentially reshape our understanding of Earth's geological history.</p>

<p>Published in the journal Geology, the study focused on zircons extracted from the Andes mountains in Patagonia. While these zircons formed during tectonic plate collisions, their chemical composition suggested a surprising association with plates moving apart. This has defied conventional models.</p>

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<p>Lead author Fernando Rey, a doctoral student at UT's Jackson School of Geosciences, said that this anomaly may be explained by a previously undocumented process involving the mixing of oceanic and continental crusts in magma chambers.</p>

<p>Rey suggested, "If you put some oceanic basin below this magma, you have a change in the composition of this magma as it's incorporated."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This theory of oceanic magma mixing could represent a critical transitional phase in the formation of back-arc basins.</p>

<p>Coauthor Matt Malkowski highlighted the importance of back-arc basins, stating, "This is the Earth's way of sequestering carbon."</p>

<p>The zircons collected from Patagonia revealed unexpected chemical signatures. While zircons from the basin's opening phase displayed anticipated characteristics, those from its closure phase exhibited an unexplained delay in chemical shifts.</p>

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<p>The researchers proposed a model where tectonic forces not only squeeze oceanic crust into mountains but also underthrust portions of that crust towards magma chambers. This influenced zircon signatures.</p>

<p>This transitional phase, where zircons are influenced by oceanic crust, might be&nbsp;a widespread phenomenon in back-arc basins worldwide.</p>

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Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have uncovered an important step in the process of transforming seafloors into towering mountains using tiny minerals called zircons.

Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have uncovered an important step in the process of transforming seafloors into towering mountains using tiny minerals called zircons. Zircons are a type of mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. They are commonly found in igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Zircon crystals are typically tetragonal prisms with pyramidal ends. These crystals, no bigger than grains of sand, have revealed a previously overlooked phase in tectonic activity. This new finding may potentially reshape our understanding of Earth's geological history. Published in the journal Geology, the study focused on zircons extracted from the Andes mountains in Patagonia. While these zircons formed during tectonic plate collisions, their chemical composition suggested a surprising association with plates moving apart. This has defied conventional models. Also Read | Biden, Netanyahu hold talk - first after WCK aid workers killed in Israeli strikes Lead author Fernando Rey, a doctoral student at UT's Jackson School of Geosciences, said that this anomaly may be explained by a previously undocumented process involving the mixing of oceanic and continental crusts in magma chambers. Rey suggested, "If you put some oceanic basin below this magma, you have a change in the composition of this magma as it's incorporated." Also Read | Experts flag potential Bird Flu epidemic as '100 times worse than Covid' This theory of oceanic magma mixing could represent a critical transitional phase in the formation of back-arc basins. Coauthor Matt Malkowski highlighted the importance of back-arc basins, stating, "This is the Earth's way of sequestering carbon." The zircons collected from Patagonia revealed unexpected chemical signatures. While zircons from the basin's opening phase displayed anticipated characteristics, those from its closure phase exhibited an unexplained delay in chemical shifts. Watch | Russia and NATO are now in 'direct confrontation', says Kremlin × The researchers proposed a model where tectonic forces not only squeeze oceanic crust into mountains but also underthrust portions of that crust towards magma chambers. This influenced zircon signatures. This transitional phase, where zircons are influenced by oceanic crust, might be a widespread phenomenon in back-arc basins worldwide. (With inputs from agencies)

How do seafloors transform into towering mountains? Scientists uncover crucial step

<p>A powerful earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale has struck Chamba, a picturesque town in Himachal Pradesh, India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At 9:34 pm in evening hours of Thursday (Apr 4), Chamba was jolted and the tremors reverberated strongly throughout the town and even reached as far as Manali, approximately 100 km away.</p>

<p>Fortunately, there have been no reports of major damage thus far.</p>

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<p>According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck Chamba at a depth of 10 kilometres.</p>

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<p>Divyanshu, a resident of Manali, reportedly described feeling the tremors intensely, stating, "Felt quite strong tremors in Manali. It lasted for about seven seconds."</p>

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<p>Sanjay Kumar, a resident of Chandigarh, recounted his experience, saying, "I felt a strong jolt lasting a couple of seconds. Just when I was thinking of rushing downstairs, the tremors stopped," as reported to PTI news agency.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A powerful earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale has struck Chamba, a picturesque town in Himachal Pradesh, India. At 9:34 pm in evening hours of Thursday (Apr 4), Chamba was jolted and the tremors reverberated strongly throughout the town and even reached as far as Manali, approximately 100 km away.

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale has struck Chamba, a picturesque town in Himachal Pradesh, India. At 9:34 pm in evening hours of Thursday (Apr 4), Chamba was jolted and the tremors reverberated strongly throughout the town and even reached as far as Manali, approximately 100 km away. Fortunately, there have been no reports of major damage thus far. Also Read | Videos show how rescue workers saved child from 16-feet deep borewell in India According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck Chamba at a depth of 10 kilometres. Also Read | Son-in-law after son's 2019 loss? Robert Vadra reacts to 'chances' of contesting Lok Sabha polls from Amethi Divyanshu, a resident of Manali, reportedly described feeling the tremors intensely, stating, "Felt quite strong tremors in Manali. It lasted for about seven seconds." Watch | Gravitas | A secret Chinese military base in Maldives to counter India? × Sanjay Kumar, a resident of Chandigarh, recounted his experience, saying, "I felt a strong jolt lasting a couple of seconds. Just when I was thinking of rushing downstairs, the tremors stopped," as reported to PTI news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Chamba in India's Himachal Pradesh

<p>The Carrington Event of 1859 was a powerful geomagnetic storm that occurred on September 1-2, 1859. During that event, a major solar flare was observed just before the storm. The&nbsp;event is also sometimes called the Solar Superstorm of 1859 or the Carrington Flare.</p>

<p>The solar flare observed by Carrington emitted a huge amount of energy. This sent a massive burst of charged particles towards Earth. When these particles interacted with the Earth's magnetosphere, they caused a severe geomagnetic storm.</p>

<p>Now, a study coordinated by the University of Helsinki has unveiled a discovery hidden within Lapland's trees. This discovery has indicated clues about one of the largest solar storms to hit Earth 165 years ago - the same&nbsp;Carrington Event of 1859.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;study was published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. As part of the study, researchers detected a surge in radiocarbon concentration within tree rings in the aftermath of the 1859 event</p>

<p>The findings have provided crucial information for preparing for such future solar storms.</p>

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<p>By analysing tree rings in Lapland, researchers from the University of Helsinki, Natural Resources Institute Finland, and the University of Oulu identified a rise in radiocarbon levels linked to the Carrington storm. This finding unveiled a vital clue about solar activity and its impact on Earth's atmosphere.</p>

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<p>Director of the University of Helsinki's Laboratory of Chronology, Markku Oinonen, who led the study reportedly said,&nbsp;"Radiocarbon is like a cosmic marker describing phenomena associated with Earth, the solar system, and outer space."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The method involved extracting samples from tree rings, converting them into pure carbon, and measuring radiocarbon levels using a particle accelerator. This innovative approach offered a unique perspective on historical solar events and their repercussions.</p>

<p>Mapping solar storms and understanding their frequency is crucial for modern society's preparedness.</p>

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<p>While smaller storms are routinely monitored with advanced technology, medium-sized events like the Carrington storm present a challenge due to their rarity.</p>

<p>Postdoctoral Researcher Kseniia Golubenko from the University of Oulu reportedly said,&nbsp;"The dynamic atmospheric carbon transport model was specifically developed for describing geographical differences in the distribution of radiocarbon in the atmosphere."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Carrington Event of 1859 was a powerful geomagnetic storm that occurred on September 1-2, 1859. During that event, a major solar flare was observed just before the storm.

The Carrington Event of 1859 was a powerful geomagnetic storm that occurred on September 1-2, 1859. During that event, a major solar flare was observed just before the storm. The event is also sometimes called the Solar Superstorm of 1859 or the Carrington Flare. The solar flare observed by Carrington emitted a huge amount of energy. This sent a massive burst of charged particles towards Earth. When these particles interacted with the Earth's magnetosphere, they caused a severe geomagnetic storm. Now, a study coordinated by the University of Helsinki has unveiled a discovery hidden within Lapland's trees. This discovery has indicated clues about one of the largest solar storms to hit Earth 165 years ago - the same Carrington Event of 1859. The study was published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. As part of the study, researchers detected a surge in radiocarbon concentration within tree rings in the aftermath of the 1859 event The findings have provided crucial information for preparing for such future solar storms. Also Read | Rare Devil's Comet is now visible in the night sky. Here's how to watch it in India By analysing tree rings in Lapland, researchers from the University of Helsinki, Natural Resources Institute Finland, and the University of Oulu identified a rise in radiocarbon levels linked to the Carrington storm. This finding unveiled a vital clue about solar activity and its impact on Earth's atmosphere. Also Read | Lake Baikal, filled with volcanoes and fault zone, is reportedly staring at an earthquake Director of the University of Helsinki's Laboratory of Chronology, Markku Oinonen, who led the study reportedly said, "Radiocarbon is like a cosmic marker describing phenomena associated with Earth, the solar system, and outer space." The method involved extracting samples from tree rings, converting them into pure carbon, and measuring radiocarbon levels using a particle accelerator. This innovative approach offered a unique perspective on historical solar events and their repercussions. Mapping solar storms and understanding their frequency is crucial for modern society's preparedness. Watch | Climate change alters feeding habits of Arctic Reindeer × While smaller storms are routinely monitored with advanced technology, medium-sized events like the Carrington storm present a challenge due to their rarity. Postdoctoral Researcher Kseniia Golubenko from the University of Oulu reportedly said, "The dynamic atmospheric carbon transport model was specifically developed for describing geographical differences in the distribution of radiocarbon in the atmosphere." (With inputs from agencies)

Trees to reveal clues of largest solar storm to have hit Earth

<p>The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to academic- activist Shoma Kanti Sen, who was arrested in June 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.</p>

<p>A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Augustine George Masih directed that she be released on bail on such conditions as the special court may consider fit and proper.</p>

<p>It said the conditions shall include that Sen shall not leave the state of Maharashtra without the permission of the special court.</p>

<p>"The appellant (Sen) shall inform the investigation officer of the NIA about the address where she shall reside during the period she remains enlarged on bail," the bench said while pronouncing the order.</p>

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<p>It said she shall use only one mobile phone number during the bail period and share it with the investigating officer.</p>

<p>"The appellant shall also ensure that the mobile remains active and charged round the clock so that she remains constantly accessible throughout the period she remains enlarged on bail," it said.</p>

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<p>"During this period, that is the period during which she remains on bail, the appellant shall keep the location status, that is GPS of her mobile phone, active 24 hours a day and her phone shall be paired with that of the investigating officer of the NIA to enable him at any given time to identify the appellant's exact location," the bench said.</p>

<p>It directed that while on bail, Sen shall report to the station house officer of the police station, within whose jurisdiction she shall reside, once every fortnight.</p>

<p>"In the event there is breach of any of these conditions or any other conditions that may be imposed by the special court independently, it would be open for the prosecution to seek cancellation of bail granted to the appellant before the special court…," the bench said.</p>

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<p>Sen, an English literature professor, and women's rights activist was arrested in connection with the case on June 6, 2018.</p>

<p>The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave held at Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017 which police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon-Bhima war memorial located on the city's outskirts.</p>

<p>The Pune Police had claimed that the conclave was backed by Maoists.</p>

<p>The probe in the case, in which more than a dozen activists and academicians have been named as accused, was transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).</p>


The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to academic- activist Shoma Kanti Sen, who was arrested in June 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to academic- activist Shoma Kanti Sen, who was arrested in June 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Augustine George Masih directed that she be released on bail on such conditions as the special court may consider fit and proper. It said the conditions shall include that Sen shall not leave the state of Maharashtra without the permission of the special court. "The appellant (Sen) shall inform the investigation officer of the NIA about the address where she shall reside during the period she remains enlarged on bail," the bench said while pronouncing the order. Also Read | 'My credibility is my USP': Congress candidate Dr CP Joshi from Bhilwara in Rajasthan tells WION It said she shall use only one mobile phone number during the bail period and share it with the investigating officer. "The appellant shall also ensure that the mobile remains active and charged round the clock so that she remains constantly accessible throughout the period she remains enlarged on bail," it said. Also Read | WION speaks to BJP's pick for Rajsamand battle - Mahima Kumari, daughter-in-law of Mewar's royal family "During this period, that is the period during which she remains on bail, the appellant shall keep the location status, that is GPS of her mobile phone, active 24 hours a day and her phone shall be paired with that of the investigating officer of the NIA to enable him at any given time to identify the appellant's exact location," the bench said. It directed that while on bail, Sen shall report to the station house officer of the police station, within whose jurisdiction she shall reside, once every fortnight. "In the event there is breach of any of these conditions or any other conditions that may be imposed by the special court independently, it would be open for the prosecution to seek cancellation of bail granted to the appellant before the special court…," the bench said. Watch | Rescued Pakistani crew thanks Indian Navy × Sen, an English literature professor, and women's rights activist was arrested in connection with the case on June 6, 2018. The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave held at Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017 which police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon-Bhima war memorial located on the city's outskirts. The Pune Police had claimed that the conclave was backed by Maoists. The probe in the case, in which more than a dozen activists and academicians have been named as accused, was transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

SC grants bail to activist Shoma Kanti Sen in Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case

<p>Congress has fielded Dr CP Joshi as its candidate from the Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency in the northern state of Rajasthan. In a recent interview with WION's Heena Sharma, Dr. Joshi exuded confidence that he will win the elections and said that his credibility is his unique selling proposition (USP).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joshi, a seasoned politician with a track record, discussed his past achievements, including the implementation of the Chambal water project in 2009.</p>

<p><strong><em>Here are the excerpts from the conversation ahead of the Lok Sabha elections:&nbsp;</em></strong></p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>Many stalwart leaders like former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, and Raghu Sharma... they all declined to contest in the Lok Sabha elections and now you are one of the most prominent faces. Have you accepted the challenge?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>CP Joshi: </strong>Yes, I am of the firm opinion that when we are recognised by the party and when we occupy several positions it is our moral duty to contest the elections at the juncture when the party is facing a crisis.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong>&nbsp;You are a 5-time MLA from Nathdwara constituency. You were also the Member of the Parliament earlier. Do you think that people this time&nbsp;will vote for you to win the election?</p>

<p><strong>CP Joshi:</strong>&nbsp;Yes because I have performed. I promised them that I would provide and resolve the problem of drinking water and I have done it and people know this fact.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>Yes, in 2009 you implemented the Chambal water project...</p>

<p><strong>CP Joshi: </strong>In public life... for me credibility is important and that is my USP.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>We are seeing a swing of the people towards the BJP...</p>

<p><strong>CP Joshi: </strong>Just think about this, people have suffered a lot, particularly women. They had to travel from one place to another&nbsp;for drinking water. They have suffered a lot and they have seen the change... after the completion of&nbsp;the Chambal project,&nbsp;water is coming to their household so I hope they will appreciate it and they will cast their vote for me.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WION: </strong>What are the other issues on which you think pollsters will cast their ballots?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>CP Joshi: </strong>My credibility. Because I am one of the public representatives who resolved the issue that the public was facing for a very long period of time. With this background, I am assuring. The young population of Bhilwara requires job opportunities. There are plenty of opportunities available in Bhilwara. Bhilwara is one of the districts where iron deposits are available. When I was MP, we tried to establish a steel factory. We took the initiative. It was I who took the initiative to have a coach factory in Bhilwara. We have laid the foundation of this. Having done all this, I was expecting that the government of the day would proceed further and develop this thing. But unfortunately, they could not. So my wish is that having more investment in such activities and giving an opportunity to have new technology institutes will provide an opportunity to have jobs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WION: </strong>Earlier there were many Brahmin faces that congress fielded and they won also in the Lok Sabha elections. Do you think that this time the Brahmin voters will vote for you. Do you think that you will be able to sway those votes?</p>

<p><strong>CP Joshi: </strong>In public life, the caste plays an important role. Nobody can deny it. Historically, this constituency has been represented by a number of stalwarts like Ramesh Chandra Ji Vyas, Upadhyay ji, and Girdharilal ji Vyas.&nbsp;So these precedents give an example that this constituency is being represented by Brahmin leaders of the party. I hope they will cast a vote for me also. I am a Congressman I always work for every section of society and for us, the vulnerable section is more important. Congress gets votes from every walk of life from SC, ST, and other minorities but today it is the harsh reality that caste plays an important role so I won't be able to comment on it. But naturally, there are historical facts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WION: </strong>BJP won all the 25 seats in Rajasthan last year. So you think that you will be able to counter the Modi wave?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>CP Joshi: </strong>In 2011, a new hope was generated among the people of the country with the protest against&nbsp;corruption led by Anna Hazare. In 2019, Pulwama was one of the issues. Now people understand that governance is also required, for a better solution to unemployment and inflation. So these are the issues which are agitating the minds of the people.&nbsp;</p>


Congress has fielded Dr CP Joshi as its candidate from the Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency in the northern state of Rajasthan. In a recent interview with WION's Heena Sharma, Dr.

Congress has fielded Dr CP Joshi as its candidate from the Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency in the northern state of Rajasthan. In a recent interview with WION's Heena Sharma, Dr. Joshi exuded confidence that he will win the elections and said that his credibility is his unique selling proposition (USP). Joshi, a seasoned politician with a track record, discussed his past achievements, including the implementation of the Chambal water project in 2009. Here are the excerpts from the conversation ahead of the Lok Sabha elections: WION: Many stalwart leaders like former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, and Raghu Sharma... they all declined to contest in the Lok Sabha elections and now you are one of the most prominent faces. Have you accepted the challenge? CP Joshi: Yes, I am of the firm opinion that when we are recognised by the party and when we occupy several positions it is our moral duty to contest the elections at the juncture when the party is facing a crisis. WION: You are a 5-time MLA from Nathdwara constituency. You were also the Member of the Parliament earlier. Do you think that people this time will vote for you to win the election? CP Joshi: Yes because I have performed. I promised them that I would provide and resolve the problem of drinking water and I have done it and people know this fact. WION: Yes, in 2009 you implemented the Chambal water project... CP Joshi: In public life... for me credibility is important and that is my USP. WION: We are seeing a swing of the people towards the BJP... CP Joshi: Just think about this, people have suffered a lot, particularly women. They had to travel from one place to another for drinking water. They have suffered a lot and they have seen the change... after the completion of the Chambal project, water is coming to their household so I hope they will appreciate it and they will cast their vote for me. Also Read | WION speaks to BJP's pick for Rajsamand battle - Mahima Kumari, daughter-in-law of Mewar's royal family WION: What are the other issues on which you think pollsters will cast their ballots? CP Joshi: My credibility. Because I am one of the public representatives who resolved the issue that the public was facing for a very long period of time. With this background, I am assuring. The young population of Bhilwara requires job opportunities. There are plenty of opportunities available in Bhilwara. Bhilwara is one of the districts where iron deposits are available. When I was MP, we tried to establish a steel factory. We took the initiative. It was I who took the initiative to have a coach factory in Bhilwara. We have laid the foundation of this. Having done all this, I was expecting that the government of the day would proceed further and develop this thing. But unfortunately, they could not. So my wish is that having more investment in such activities and giving an opportunity to have new technology institutes will provide an opportunity to have jobs. Also Read | China blocking Dalai Lama's Sri Lanka visit, says top Buddhist leader WION: Earlier there were many Brahmin faces that congress fielded and they won also in the Lok Sabha elections. Do you think that this time the Brahmin voters will vote for you. Do you think that you will be able to sway those votes? CP Joshi: In public life, the caste plays an important role. Nobody can deny it. Historically, this constituency has been represented by a number of stalwarts like Ramesh Chandra Ji Vyas, Upadhyay ji, and Girdharilal ji Vyas. So these precedents give an example that this constituency is being represented by Brahmin leaders of the party. I hope they will cast a vote for me also. I am a Congressman I always work for every section of society and for us, the vulnerable section is more important. Congress gets votes from every walk of life from SC, ST, and other minorities but today it is the harsh reality that caste plays an important role so I won't be able to comment on it. But naturally, there are historical facts. Watch | India's homegrown, low-cost Car-T cell therapy | The race to cure Cancer × WION: BJP won all the 25 seats in Rajasthan last year. So you think that you will be able to counter the Modi wave? CP Joshi: In 2011, a new hope was generated among the people of the country with the protest against corruption led by Anna Hazare. In 2019, Pulwama was one of the issues. Now people understand that governance is also required, for a better solution to unemployment and inflation. So these are the issues which are agitating the minds of the people.

'My credibility is my USP': Congress candidate Dr CP Joshi from Bhilwara, Rajasthan tells WION

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Lok Sabha Elections: 5 Women Candidates fielded By BJP In Rajasthan

Jyoti Mirdha is the BJP candidate from Nagaur parliamentary constituency in Rajasthan. She won from the same seat in 2009 during the 15th Lok Sabha.

Manju Sharma, the daughter of former cabinet minister Bhanwar Lal Sharma, is fielded by the BJP from Jaipur constituency. She will take on Congress' Pratap Singh Khachariyawas.

Mahima Kumari is the wife of sitting MLA, Vishvaraj Singh Mewar. Previously, BJP had fielded present state deputy CM Diya Kumari from the same seat.

Priyanka Balan has been selected as the BJP face from the Ganganagar SC seat. Balan is the chairman of Anoopgarh Municipal Council.

Indu Devi Jatav is representing the BJP from Karauli-Dholpur. Jatav is a Pradhan in the village of Bugdar.

<p>In a major development in connection to the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the three Sri Lankan men involved and convicted in the case were granted passports by their home country and left India on Wednesday (Apr 3)&nbsp;morning. Three of them, Robert Payas, Jayakumar, and Murugan departed for Colombo post-release.</p>

<p>The trio were among the six individuals who were freed from prison in November 2022 by the Supreme Court. Notably, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 by an suicide bomber in Sriperumbudur just before he was scheduled to address an election rally.</p>

<p>The court's decision for the release was based on their demonstrated "satisfactory behaviour" during their time in jail. Along with this, the release of the individuals was also recommended by the Tamil Nadu government.</p>

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<p>The three were escorted from a special camp in Tiruchirappalli to Chennai International Airport by a team of police officers. Murugan, married to Nalini, an Indian citizen also among the released convicts, shared a poignant moment with his wife at the airport before proceeding towards the terminal.</p>

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<p>In the year 2000, Nalini Sriharan's sentence was commuted to a life term following the intervention of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, the wife of Rajiv Gandhi. She submitted a clemency petition highlighting Nalini's pregnancy at the time of her arrest.</p>

<p>Their daughter is now a doctor in the UK.</p>

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<p>The journey towards reconciliation is not without its challenges. Nalini continues to strive&nbsp;to secure a visa to reunite with her daughter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi was a major event in Indian history which shocked the nation. Rajiv Gandhi served as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989 and was a prominent political figure who played a key role in Indian politics.</p>

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In a major development in connection to the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the three Sri Lankan men involved and convicted in the case were granted passports by their home country and left India on Wednesday (Apr 3) morning.

In a major development in connection to the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the three Sri Lankan men involved and convicted in the case were granted passports by their home country and left India on Wednesday (Apr 3) morning. Three of them, Robert Payas, Jayakumar, and Murugan departed for Colombo post-release. The trio were among the six individuals who were freed from prison in November 2022 by the Supreme Court. Notably, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 by an suicide bomber in Sriperumbudur just before he was scheduled to address an election rally. The court's decision for the release was based on their demonstrated "satisfactory behaviour" during their time in jail. Along with this, the release of the individuals was also recommended by the Tamil Nadu government. Also Read | Man slits his throat in front of Chief Justice in Karnataka High Court The three were escorted from a special camp in Tiruchirappalli to Chennai International Airport by a team of police officers. Murugan, married to Nalini, an Indian citizen also among the released convicts, shared a poignant moment with his wife at the airport before proceeding towards the terminal. Also Read | India: AAP's Sanjay Singh walks out of jail after getting bail in Delhi excise policy scam case In the year 2000, Nalini Sriharan's sentence was commuted to a life term following the intervention of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, the wife of Rajiv Gandhi. She submitted a clemency petition highlighting Nalini's pregnancy at the time of her arrest. Their daughter is now a doctor in the UK. Watch | Indian government issues advisory on CCTV security × The journey towards reconciliation is not without its challenges. Nalini continues to strive to secure a visa to reunite with her daughter. The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi was a major event in Indian history which shocked the nation. Rajiv Gandhi served as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989 and was a prominent political figure who played a key role in Indian politics. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Amid the damage and destruction by a recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, surveillance footage from a hospital has come to light that shows the heroic efforts of nurses in the neonatal unit.</p>

<p>As the tremors rocked the building, these nurses swiftly moved to protect the vulnerable babies in their care. They secured their incubators to ensure their safety. The video, which is now going viral on social media platforms, has captured a tense scene within the unit as the earthquake struck.</p>

<p>With the ground trembling, four dedicated staff members sprung into action. Even when their own lives were at stake they ensured that the fragile newborns are protected anyhow.</p>

<p>The nurses rushed to the unit in order to stabilise the bassinets. They were also reportedly aware of potential hazards such as flying debris from nearby windows and that is why were keeping a watch for it as well to safeguard the babies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, in the aftermath of the quake, harrowing stories has emerged.</p>

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<p>One&nbsp;survivor said that rockslides resembling 'bullets' were seen around the coal mine where he worked.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Across social media platforms, individuals&nbsp;shared videos and images capturing the intensity of the earthquake's impact.</p>

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<p>The earthquake tragically resulted in the loss of at least nine lives and left over 1,000 individuals injured.</p>

<p>An almost similar intensity earthquake had rattled regions of Turkey and Syria last year, where too tales of extraordinary courage emerged. In the video shared on various social media platforms, one could see nurses from a hospital&nbsp;rushing into the neonatal unit to prevent the baby incubators from toppling over, as the building shaked vigorously.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, outgoing Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Lai Ching-Te expressed their appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support after a 7.4 magnitude quake.&nbsp;Tsai Ing-wen said, "We are deeply grateful for your kind words and support, @narendramodi, at this challenging time. Your solidarity means a great deal to the people of Taiwan as we all work toward a swift recovery."</p>

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Amid the damage and destruction by a recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, surveillance footage from a hospital has come to light that shows the heroic efforts of nurses in the neonatal unit.

Amid the damage and destruction by a recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, surveillance footage from a hospital has come to light that shows the heroic efforts of nurses in the neonatal unit. As the tremors rocked the building, these nurses swiftly moved to protect the vulnerable babies in their care. They secured their incubators to ensure their safety. The video, which is now going viral on social media platforms, has captured a tense scene within the unit as the earthquake struck. With the ground trembling, four dedicated staff members sprung into action. Even when their own lives were at stake they ensured that the fragile newborns are protected anyhow. The nurses rushed to the unit in order to stabilise the bassinets. They were also reportedly aware of potential hazards such as flying debris from nearby windows and that is why were keeping a watch for it as well to safeguard the babies. Also Read | Steel Ball savior: How Taipei 101, Taiwan's tallest skyscraper survived a massive quake? Notably, in the aftermath of the quake, harrowing stories has emerged. Nurses in a Taiwan Hospital protecting babies during Earthquake pic.twitter.com/I66wVRdMME — Bonjour (@imromec) April 3, 2024 × One survivor said that rockslides resembling 'bullets' were seen around the coal mine where he worked. Also Read | NATO 75th anniversary: US spent $21.9 trillion on NATO over 75 years; How much other members contributed? Across social media platforms, individuals shared videos and images capturing the intensity of the earthquake's impact. Watch | Elon Musk announces new X feature - Community Posts × The earthquake tragically resulted in the loss of at least nine lives and left over 1,000 individuals injured. An almost similar intensity earthquake had rattled regions of Turkey and Syria last year, where too tales of extraordinary courage emerged. In the video shared on various social media platforms, one could see nurses from a hospital rushing into the neonatal unit to prevent the baby incubators from toppling over, as the building shaked vigorously. Meanwhile, outgoing Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Lai Ching-Te expressed their appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support after a 7.4 magnitude quake. Tsai Ing-wen said, "We are deeply grateful for your kind words and support, @narendramodi, at this challenging time. Your solidarity means a great deal to the people of Taiwan as we all work toward a swift recovery." (With inputs from agencies)

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