<p><strong>BJP's 3rd candidates list out:&nbsp;</strong>Ahead of the upcoming Indian general elections in 2024, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its third list of candidates in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the prominent individuals announced is Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai, the firebrand candidate of the party from the state, a DMK bastion where BJP has been failing to secure a victory. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Annamalai will be contesting from Coimbatore, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a roadshow.&nbsp;Additionally, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been nominated for the Chennai (South) constituency. Also, Union Minister L Murugan will represent Nilgiris, and Nainar Nagendran has been selected for Tirunelveli.&nbsp;The names of the candidates were selected by the Central Election Committee (CEC) of the party.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Here're the full names mentioned in the third list:&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

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<p>In the run-up to the general elections set to kick off on April 19, Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) joined hands with the BJP.&nbsp;However, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) severed ties with the BJP in September 2023.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the seat-sharing done by the alliance, 20 seats are for BJP, 10 for the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), one each for Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi (IJK) and New Justice Party (NJP), three for TMC, two&nbsp;for Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK), and two other smaller parties. Notably, Tamil Nadu has a total of 39 Lok Sabha constituencies.</p>

<p>In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, the BJP, in alliance with the AIADMK and PMK, failed to secure a single seat. The saffron party had won&nbsp;the Kanyakumari Lok Sabha constituency in 2014.</p>

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<p>The DMK-led alliance emerged victorious in 38 out of 39 seats during the 2019 general polls, while the AIADMK-led alliance, comprising BJP and PMK among others, only managed to secure one seat.</p>

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<p>The Congress, an ally of the DMK, clinched the lone Lok Sabha seat in&nbsp;Puducherry. Tamil Nadu is scheduled to go for polls on April 19 in a single-phase elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


BJP's 3rd candidates list out: Ahead of the upcoming Indian general elections in 2024, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its third list of candidates in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

BJP's 3rd candidates list out: Ahead of the upcoming Indian general elections in 2024, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its third list of candidates in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Among the prominent individuals announced is Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai, the firebrand candidate of the party from the state, a DMK bastion where BJP has been failing to secure a victory. Annamalai will be contesting from Coimbatore, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a roadshow. Additionally, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been nominated for the Chennai (South) constituency. Also, Union Minister L Murugan will represent Nilgiris, and Nainar Nagendran has been selected for Tirunelveli. The names of the candidates were selected by the Central Election Committee (CEC) of the party. Here're the full names mentioned in the third list: The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided the following names for the ensuing General Elections to the Lok Sabha. Here is the third list. pic.twitter.com/Hb5NnXyXvy — BJP (@BJP4India) March 21, 2024 × In the run-up to the general elections set to kick off on April 19, Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) joined hands with the BJP. However, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) severed ties with the BJP in September 2023. Also Read | Indian poll body directs central government to halt 'Viksit Bharat' messages on WhatsApp As per the seat-sharing done by the alliance, 20 seats are for BJP, 10 for the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), one each for Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi (IJK) and New Justice Party (NJP), three for TMC, two for Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK), and two other smaller parties. Notably, Tamil Nadu has a total of 39 Lok Sabha constituencies. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, the BJP, in alliance with the AIADMK and PMK, failed to secure a single seat. The saffron party had won the Kanyakumari Lok Sabha constituency in 2014. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir's political future hinges on 49pc women voters in upcoming elections The DMK-led alliance emerged victorious in 38 out of 39 seats during the 2019 general polls, while the AIADMK-led alliance, comprising BJP and PMK among others, only managed to secure one seat. Watch | India elections 2024: War of words between Sonia Gandhi and Sambit Patra × The Congress, an ally of the DMK, clinched the lone Lok Sabha seat in Puducherry. Tamil Nadu is scheduled to go for polls on April 19 in a single-phase elections. (With inputs from agencies)

BJP's 3rd candidates list: 9 names from Tamil Nadu constituencies out, Annamalai to contest from Coimbatore

<p>A feud between the neighbouring families in Bengaluru in India's southern state of Karnataka escalated so much so that both parties ended up filing complaints against each other with the police authorities, media reports said.</p>

<p>The bone of contention? A window that the&nbsp;complainant, a 44-year-old woman, said that a&nbsp;newlywed couple next door used to keep open while they shared intimate moments. The incident is reportedly from Avalahalli area in south Bengaluru's Girinagar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the woman, the neighbours persistently left their bedroom window open. She lodged a police complaint against the couple. The woman's home was faced directly to the couple's bedroom.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The situation seems to be further exacerbated as the woman claimed that the couple responded to her request to close the window with threats and verbal abuse. The couple, as per the woman passed menacing remarks and tried to frighten her with rape threats.</p>

<p>She also alleged that the landlord of the building where the couple was tenants also attempted to assault her. The 44-year-old also claimed that the landlord's son also tried the same tactic to intimidate her, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In response to the complaint, authorities registered a First Information Report (FIR) under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including intentional insult, criminal intimidation, and insult to the modesty of a woman.</p>

<p>However, the landlord rebutted the allegations. The landlord asserted that the woman was instigating conflicts with their tenants in an attempt to force them out of the property.</p>

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<p>In a tit-for-tat move, the landlord filed a counter-complaint. The landlord, as per reports, accused the woman of harassment and intentionally creating disturbances to pressurise&nbsp;their tenants into vacating.</p>
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<p>Presently, both complaints are under investigation by the police as they look into the discord between the neighbouring households.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A feud between the neighbouring families in Bengaluru in India's southern state of Karnataka escalated so much so that both parties ended up filing complaints against each other with the police authorities, media reports said.

A feud between the neighbouring families in Bengaluru in India's southern state of Karnataka escalated so much so that both parties ended up filing complaints against each other with the police authorities, media reports said. The bone of contention? A window that the complainant, a 44-year-old woman, said that a newlywed couple next door used to keep open while they shared intimate moments. The incident is reportedly from Avalahalli area in south Bengaluru's Girinagar. As per the woman, the neighbours persistently left their bedroom window open. She lodged a police complaint against the couple. The woman's home was faced directly to the couple's bedroom. Also Read | Indian student goes missing in US, family seeks MEA's help after getting ransom call The situation seems to be further exacerbated as the woman claimed that the couple responded to her request to close the window with threats and verbal abuse. The couple, as per the woman passed menacing remarks and tried to frighten her with rape threats. She also alleged that the landlord of the building where the couple was tenants also attempted to assault her. The 44-year-old also claimed that the landlord's son also tried the same tactic to intimidate her, media reports said. Also Read | SBI submits complete electoral bond details with unique numbers to Election Commission In response to the complaint, authorities registered a First Information Report (FIR) under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including intentional insult, criminal intimidation, and insult to the modesty of a woman. However, the landlord rebutted the allegations. The landlord asserted that the woman was instigating conflicts with their tenants in an attempt to force them out of the property. Watch | Archaeologists try to unearth ‘India’s oldest temple’ in Madhya Pradesh × In a tit-for-tat move, the landlord filed a counter-complaint. The landlord, as per reports, accused the woman of harassment and intentionally creating disturbances to pressurise their tenants into vacating. Presently, both complaints are under investigation by the police as they look into the discord between the neighbouring households. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru neighbours square off over open bedroom window. Here's what happened...

<p>Starship, in its third test launch, burned up during its return trip to Earth earlier last week. After a hiatus of seven months following its inaugural flight last April, SpaceX swiftly followed up with two more test flights in November and earlier this month.</p>

<p>Now, the team is gearing up for the fourth launch of its powerful Starship rocket. As per reports, it is slated for launch&nbsp;as early as May this year.</p>

<p>Departing from Boca Chica, Texas, and traversing the Gulf of Mexico, the vessel's third flight completed a circumnavigation of our planet Earth.</p>

<p>Unfortunately, communication was lost during the final phase of the test as it descended into the atmosphere. The fate of the craft remains uncertain. However, there is speculation that it either disintegrated or burned up upon re-entry.</p>

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<p>Now, SpaceX has set its sights on a May launch for its next Starship mission.</p>

<p>The company, led by entrepreneur and business magnate Elon Musk has been pushing the boundaries of space travel with its Starship project. Musk is aiming to revolutionise missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.</p>

<p>However, it is noteworthy that while SpaceX engineers ponder over the data from the latest flight, they will also have to await clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before proceeding with the upcoming mission.</p>

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<p>President and COO of SpaceX Gwynne Shotwell, speaking at the Satellite 2024 conference in Washington, revealed that the team is eyeing a launch in about six weeks.</p>

<p>In conversation with one of the media outlets, Shotwell also expressed confidence in the recent achievements and noted that the third test flight was "incredibly successful". "We hit exactly where we wanted to go," COO said in regards to the recent test flight.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Once the Starship project fully clears all the tests and gets full certification, it will be an important transporter for cargo and crew missions to the Moon, with potential applications for manned missions to Mars.</p>

<p>However, the earlier flights did encounter challenges during the latter stages of the mission, including the explosion of the Super Heavy booster and subsequent disintegration of the Starship over the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SpaceX has also announced plans for lunar missions with its Starship vehicle, including the "Dear Moon" project, which intends to send artists and other private individuals on a lunar flyby mission.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Starship, in its third test launch, burned up during its return trip to Earth earlier last week. After a hiatus of seven months following its inaugural flight last April, SpaceX swiftly followed up with two more test flights in November and earlier this month.

Starship, in its third test launch, burned up during its return trip to Earth earlier last week. After a hiatus of seven months following its inaugural flight last April, SpaceX swiftly followed up with two more test flights in November and earlier this month. Now, the team is gearing up for the fourth launch of its powerful Starship rocket. As per reports, it is slated for launch as early as May this year. Departing from Boca Chica, Texas, and traversing the Gulf of Mexico, the vessel's third flight completed a circumnavigation of our planet Earth. Unfortunately, communication was lost during the final phase of the test as it descended into the atmosphere. The fate of the craft remains uncertain. However, there is speculation that it either disintegrated or burned up upon re-entry. Also Read | How to watch the upcoming total solar eclipse in North America safely Now, SpaceX has set its sights on a May launch for its next Starship mission. The company, led by entrepreneur and business magnate Elon Musk has been pushing the boundaries of space travel with its Starship project. Musk is aiming to revolutionise missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. However, it is noteworthy that while SpaceX engineers ponder over the data from the latest flight, they will also have to await clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before proceeding with the upcoming mission. Also Read | Ticketless passenger found in flight's lavatory, arrested President and COO of SpaceX Gwynne Shotwell, speaking at the Satellite 2024 conference in Washington, revealed that the team is eyeing a launch in about six weeks. In conversation with one of the media outlets, Shotwell also expressed confidence in the recent achievements and noted that the third test flight was "incredibly successful". "We hit exactly where we wanted to go," COO said in regards to the recent test flight. Watch | Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess × Once the Starship project fully clears all the tests and gets full certification, it will be an important transporter for cargo and crew missions to the Moon, with potential applications for manned missions to Mars. However, the earlier flights did encounter challenges during the latter stages of the mission, including the explosion of the Super Heavy booster and subsequent disintegration of the Starship over the Indian Ocean. SpaceX has also announced plans for lunar missions with its Starship vehicle, including the "Dear Moon" project, which intends to send artists and other private individuals on a lunar flyby mission. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>According to the recent affidavit filed by the director of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) in the Supreme Court, a total of 15,536 children and youth of both genders up to the age of 18 years were adopted in 11 states between 2021 and 2023 under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA).</p>

<p>The parents adopted 9,474 girls in comparison to 6,012 boys during this period, indicating a rise in the number of adoptions for girls.</p>

<p>The CARA is a statutory body of the Union ministry of women and child development and works as the nodal agency for the adoption of children in the country. It is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.</p>

<p>There is no such trend but more girls are abandoned so that is why availability is high for adoption, the experts told PTI.</p>

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<p>Availability of more girl children results in their more adoption, said Bharti Ali, co-founder and the executive director of HAQ: Centre for Child Rights.</p>

<p>“This (rise) may be because there are more girls available, more daughters are dumped,” she said.</p>

<p>Child rights activist Enakshi Ganguly concurred with Ali’s views and said, “That's because more girls are abandoned or surrendered and, hence, more (are) available for adoption.”</p>

<p>CARA, in its affidavit, gave details of the children falling under five categories -- orphan, abandoned, surrendered, unfit parents and non-visitation -- who are available for adoptions in the country, according to the data provided by certain states.</p>

<p>A total number of 20,673 children (under the age group of 7-11 years and 12-18 years) have been identified so far in the states and Union Territories (UTs) during an identification drive comprising the five categories, it said.</p>

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<p>Ten states and UTs -- Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Manipur -- have not provided the data on total adoptions&nbsp;during the period.</p>

<p>In Punjab, a total of 7,496 adoptions were registered under the HAMA. Out of them, 4,966 were girls and 2,530 were boys.</p>

<p>In Telangana, the couples preferred male children for adoption under the HAMA.</p>

<p>The top court, on March 15, voiced displeasure over the failure to set up Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs) meant to streamline the adoption process of abandoned and surrendered children in 370 districts across the country. It warned the states and UTs of 'coercive steps' for non-compliance of its directions.</p>

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<p>It lamented that out of 760 districts in the country, 370 do not have functional SAAs, a necessary legal requirement under the Juvenile Justice Act.</p>

<p>The SAAs prepare the home study report of the prospective adoptive parents and after finding them eligible, refers a child declared legally free for adoption to them along with the child study report and the medical report of the child.</p>

<p>The bench also asked the states and the UTs to provide the latest data by April 7 to the Union ministry of women and child development on setting up of SAAs and the number of adoptions, saying that it wanted to know whether the court orders have made any difference on the ground or not.</p>

<p>Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, said the states should be asked to provide the data to the Union ministry for effective implementation of the court orders meant to smoothen the adoption procedure.</p>

<p>“All states and Union Territories are peremptorily directed to ensure that within every district falling within their jurisdiction, SAAs as required by the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, shall be set up by 31 January 2024,” the bench had directed on November 20 last year.</p>

<p>The top court had earlier said the child adoption process in India is 'very tedious' and that there is an urgent need for the procedure to be streamlined.</p>

<p>The apex court was hearing a PIL by 'The Temple of Healing' which sought simplification of the legal process for child adoption in India, saying only 4,000 adoptions take place annually in the country.</p>

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According to the recent affidavit filed by the director of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) in the Supreme Court, a total of 15,536 children and youth of both genders up to the age of 18 years were adopted in 11 states between 2021 and 2023 under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA).

According to the recent affidavit filed by the director of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) in the Supreme Court, a total of 15,536 children and youth of both genders up to the age of 18 years were adopted in 11 states between 2021 and 2023 under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA). The parents adopted 9,474 girls in comparison to 6,012 boys during this period, indicating a rise in the number of adoptions for girls. The CARA is a statutory body of the Union ministry of women and child development and works as the nodal agency for the adoption of children in the country. It is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions. There is no such trend but more girls are abandoned so that is why availability is high for adoption, the experts told PTI. Also Read | Kashmir: Sales of dates surge during Ramadan, becoming most sold food item this month Availability of more girl children results in their more adoption, said Bharti Ali, co-founder and the executive director of HAQ: Centre for Child Rights. “This (rise) may be because there are more girls available, more daughters are dumped,” she said. Child rights activist Enakshi Ganguly concurred with Ali’s views and said, “That's because more girls are abandoned or surrendered and, hence, more (are) available for adoption.” CARA, in its affidavit, gave details of the children falling under five categories -- orphan, abandoned, surrendered, unfit parents and non-visitation -- who are available for adoptions in the country, according to the data provided by certain states. A total number of 20,673 children (under the age group of 7-11 years and 12-18 years) have been identified so far in the states and Union Territories (UTs) during an identification drive comprising the five categories, it said. Also Read | Indian woman gives birth on moving train. This is what happened next Ten states and UTs -- Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Manipur -- have not provided the data on total adoptions during the period. In Punjab, a total of 7,496 adoptions were registered under the HAMA. Out of them, 4,966 were girls and 2,530 were boys. In Telangana, the couples preferred male children for adoption under the HAMA. The top court, on March 15, voiced displeasure over the failure to set up Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs) meant to streamline the adoption process of abandoned and surrendered children in 370 districts across the country. It warned the states and UTs of 'coercive steps' for non-compliance of its directions. Watch | ISIS India Head Haris Farooqi & his associates arrested in Dhubri district, Assam × It lamented that out of 760 districts in the country, 370 do not have functional SAAs, a necessary legal requirement under the Juvenile Justice Act. The SAAs prepare the home study report of the prospective adoptive parents and after finding them eligible, refers a child declared legally free for adoption to them along with the child study report and the medical report of the child. The bench also asked the states and the UTs to provide the latest data by April 7 to the Union ministry of women and child development on setting up of SAAs and the number of adoptions, saying that it wanted to know whether the court orders have made any difference on the ground or not. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, said the states should be asked to provide the data to the Union ministry for effective implementation of the court orders meant to smoothen the adoption procedure. “All states and Union Territories are peremptorily directed to ensure that within every district falling within their jurisdiction, SAAs as required by the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, shall be set up by 31 January 2024,” the bench had directed on November 20 last year. The top court had earlier said the child adoption process in India is 'very tedious' and that there is an urgent need for the procedure to be streamlined. The apex court was hearing a PIL by 'The Temple of Healing' which sought simplification of the legal process for child adoption in India, saying only 4,000 adoptions take place annually in the country.

India: More girls abandoned than boys, leading to rise in their adoptions, child rights activists tell SC

<p>Amidst the vast expanse of Earth's oceans, geologists have ignited discussions of a potential sixth ocean emerging from the depths of Africa.&nbsp;The African continent, with its intricate geological makeup, is currently at the forefront of a rare phenomenon that could reshape our planet's geography.</p>

<p>Nestled within the Horn of Africa lies the Afar Triangle, a geological hotspot where the convergence of the Nubian, Somali, and Arabian plates sets the stage for monumental tectonic shifts.</p>

<p>Since 2005, when a 35-mile-long rift cracked open the Ethiopian desert, global attention has turned to the slow but steady separation of the African continent. This rift shows that immense forces are already at play beneath the Earth's surface as tectonic plates gradually drift apart.</p>

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<p>Reports citing geologists speculated that within the next 5 to 10 million years, Africa could be cleaved in two. This could further give rise to a new ocean basin. This transformation would see the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden inundating the Afar region. This could lead to the birth of a distinct continent in East Africa.</p>

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<p>The formation of a new ocean typically occurs through the process of plate tectonics. Earth's outer shell is divided into several large, rigid plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. These plates are in constant motion, driven by the heat generated from Earth's interior.</p>

<p>When two tectonic plates move away from each other, they create a gap or rift between them. As the plates move apart, magma from the mantle rises to fill the gap. This magma cools and solidifies to form new crust along the boundary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As more magma rises and solidifies, the oceanic crust continues to expand outward from the mid-ocean ridge. This expansion pushes the existing oceanic crust away from the ridge. As the process of seafloor spreading continues, the gap between the diverging plates widens, eventually forming a new ocean basin.</p>

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<p>The formation of a new ocean basin is a continuous process that can take millions of years.&nbsp;</p>

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Amidst the vast expanse of Earth's oceans, geologists have ignited discussions of a potential sixth ocean emerging from the depths of Africa. The African continent, with its intricate geological makeup, is currently at the forefront of a rare phenomenon that could reshape our planet's geography.

Amidst the vast expanse of Earth's oceans, geologists have ignited discussions of a potential sixth ocean emerging from the depths of Africa. The African continent, with its intricate geological makeup, is currently at the forefront of a rare phenomenon that could reshape our planet's geography. Nestled within the Horn of Africa lies the Afar Triangle, a geological hotspot where the convergence of the Nubian, Somali, and Arabian plates sets the stage for monumental tectonic shifts. Since 2005, when a 35-mile-long rift cracked open the Ethiopian desert, global attention has turned to the slow but steady separation of the African continent. This rift shows that immense forces are already at play beneath the Earth's surface as tectonic plates gradually drift apart. Also Read | Breakthrough black hole map reveals vast expanse of universe Reports citing geologists speculated that within the next 5 to 10 million years, Africa could be cleaved in two. This could further give rise to a new ocean basin. This transformation would see the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden inundating the Afar region. This could lead to the birth of a distinct continent in East Africa. Also Read | Is vaping better than smoking? Study links e-cigarettes to cancer, changes to DNA of smokers The formation of a new ocean typically occurs through the process of plate tectonics. Earth's outer shell is divided into several large, rigid plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. These plates are in constant motion, driven by the heat generated from Earth's interior. When two tectonic plates move away from each other, they create a gap or rift between them. As the plates move apart, magma from the mantle rises to fill the gap. This magma cools and solidifies to form new crust along the boundary. As more magma rises and solidifies, the oceanic crust continues to expand outward from the mid-ocean ridge. This expansion pushes the existing oceanic crust away from the ridge. As the process of seafloor spreading continues, the gap between the diverging plates widens, eventually forming a new ocean basin. Watch | Antarctic Seals assist British scientists in Southern Ocean research × The formation of a new ocean basin is a continuous process that can take millions of years. (With inputs from agencies)

World’s sixth ocean in the making? Geologists predict potential emergence from depths of Africa

<p>Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has been elected as president of the world's third-biggest democracy, the elections commission said Wednesday, decisively beating two rivals who have vowed to file a legal complaint about the vote.</p>

<p>Defence Minister Prabowo and his vice-presidential running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka received more than 96 million votes, commission chairman Hasyim Asy'ari said, roughly 58.6 percent of the total count and enough to secure a first-round majority.</p>

<p>Anies Baswedan secured nearly 41 million votes, or 24.9 per cent of the total count, while Ganjar Pranowo received 27 million votes, more than 16 per cent.</p>

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<p>Prabowo and Gibran -- the eldest son of outgoing leader Joko Widodo -- already declared victory last month after unofficial counts showed them winning a majority.</p>

<p>Prabowo, 72, was widely predicted to win the presidency on his third attempt. He will take over the presidency in October after a transition period.</p>

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<p>His popularity soared because of what experts said was his nationalist verve in populist speeches, strongman credentials as defence minister and backing from Widodo, more popularly known as Jokowi.</p>

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<p>His rivals Anies and Ganjar have vowed to submit a complaint to the Constitutional Court about irregularities and allegations of fraud during the election.</p>

<p>But Prabowo's legal team is confident the result will not be successfully challenged because of his majority and wide margin of victory, local media reported Tuesday.</p>

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Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has been elected as president of the world's third-biggest democracy, the elections commission said Wednesday, decisively beating two rivals who have vowed to file a legal complaint about the vote.

Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has been elected as president of the world's third-biggest democracy, the elections commission said Wednesday, decisively beating two rivals who have vowed to file a legal complaint about the vote. Defence Minister Prabowo and his vice-presidential running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka received more than 96 million votes, commission chairman Hasyim Asy'ari said, roughly 58.6 percent of the total count and enough to secure a first-round majority. Anies Baswedan secured nearly 41 million votes, or 24.9 per cent of the total count, while Ganjar Pranowo received 27 million votes, more than 16 per cent. Also Read | Global struggle against electronic waste, UN report Prabowo and Gibran -- the eldest son of outgoing leader Joko Widodo -- already declared victory last month after unofficial counts showed them winning a majority. Prabowo, 72, was widely predicted to win the presidency on his third attempt. He will take over the presidency in October after a transition period. Also Read | Trump says would consider removal of ‘nasty’ Australian ambassador to US, Kevin Rudd His popularity soared because of what experts said was his nationalist verve in populist speeches, strongman credentials as defence minister and backing from Widodo, more popularly known as Jokowi. WATCH | UK: Jeremy Hunt hints at deadline for polls × His rivals Anies and Ganjar have vowed to submit a complaint to the Constitutional Court about irregularities and allegations of fraud during the election. But Prabowo's legal team is confident the result will not be successfully challenged because of his majority and wide margin of victory, local media reported Tuesday.

Prabowo Subianto elected as new president of Indonesia

<p>Scientists have unveiled a remarkable map detailing approximately 1.3 million active supermassive black holes in three-dimensional space, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the "largest-ever volume of the universe."</p>

<p>Led by researchers at New York University in the US, this monumental achievement promises to revolutionise our understanding of the cosmos.</p>

<p>At the heart of galaxies, these supermassive black holes wield immense gravitational influence, voraciously consuming nearby gas and material. This cosmic feeding frenzy gives rise to luminous disks known as quasars and dazzling jets of light, observable by telescopes from afar.</p>

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<p>"We were able to make measurements of how matter clusters together in the early universe that are as precise as some of those from major international survey projects," remarked lead author Kate Storey-Fisher from the Department of Physics at New York University. It is "quite remarkable given that we got our data as a 'bonus' from the Milky Way-focused Gaia project,"&nbsp;Storey-Fisher added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope, originally designed to map stars within the Milky Way, inadvertently captured data on objects beyond our galaxy's bounds, including quasars and distant galaxies.</p>

<p>Leveraging this unexpected treasure trove, scientists meticulously crafted a comprehensive catalogue of quasars, shedding light on the mysterious distribution of dark matter throughout the cosmos.</p>

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<p>By comparing the quasar map with ancient light from the universe, scientists can discern the extent of matter's clustering, unveiling pivotal insights into cosmic evolution.</p>

<p>Using data from Gaia's third release, supplemented by NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, the team meticulously curated a precise map, expunging contaminants and pinpointing quasar distances with unprecedented accuracy.</p>

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<p>Moreover, the quasar map is proving to be an invaluable resource for astronomers worldwide, catalysing a wave of new discoveries and inquiries. By tracing the evolution of distant quasars and their host galaxies, researchers aim to unravel the cosmic narrative spanning billions of years.</p>

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Scientists have unveiled a remarkable map detailing approximately 1.3 million active supermassive black holes in three-dimensional space, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the "largest-ever volume of the universe.

Scientists have unveiled a remarkable map detailing approximately 1.3 million active supermassive black holes in three-dimensional space, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the "largest-ever volume of the universe." Led by researchers at New York University in the US, this monumental achievement promises to revolutionise our understanding of the cosmos. At the heart of galaxies, these supermassive black holes wield immense gravitational influence, voraciously consuming nearby gas and material. This cosmic feeding frenzy gives rise to luminous disks known as quasars and dazzling jets of light, observable by telescopes from afar. Also Read | Is Vaping better than smoking? Study links e-cigarettes to cancer, changes to DNA as smokers "We were able to make measurements of how matter clusters together in the early universe that are as precise as some of those from major international survey projects," remarked lead author Kate Storey-Fisher from the Department of Physics at New York University. It is "quite remarkable given that we got our data as a 'bonus' from the Milky Way-focused Gaia project," Storey-Fisher added. European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope, originally designed to map stars within the Milky Way, inadvertently captured data on objects beyond our galaxy's bounds, including quasars and distant galaxies. Leveraging this unexpected treasure trove, scientists meticulously crafted a comprehensive catalogue of quasars, shedding light on the mysterious distribution of dark matter throughout the cosmos. Also Read | Is there a role of hypermobility in long Covid, fatigue? Study says this ... By comparing the quasar map with ancient light from the universe, scientists can discern the extent of matter's clustering, unveiling pivotal insights into cosmic evolution. Using data from Gaia's third release, supplemented by NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, the team meticulously curated a precise map, expunging contaminants and pinpointing quasar distances with unprecedented accuracy. Watch | Scientists claim they successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells × Moreover, the quasar map is proving to be an invaluable resource for astronomers worldwide, catalysing a wave of new discoveries and inquiries. By tracing the evolution of distant quasars and their host galaxies, researchers aim to unravel the cosmic narrative spanning billions of years. (With inputs from agencies)

Breakthrough black hole map reveals vast expanse of universe

<p>A recent study has unveiled a potential correlation between hypermobility and long COVID-19. Hypermobility refers to the ability of a joint to move beyond its normal range of motion. This can be due to various factors including genetics, joint structure, and laxity of ligaments and tendons.</p>

<p>The study is also providing potential links to increased fatigue in addition to long COVID. Long Covid has a range of symptoms that persist for weeks or months after the acute phase of Covid illness has resolved.</p>

<p>These symptoms can affect various organs and systems in the body and can vary widely among individuals.</p>

<p>Common symptoms of long COVID include fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, joint pain, and cognitive difficulties often referred to as "brain fog." Other symptoms may include heart palpitations, headaches, muscle pain, and sleep disturbances.</p>

<p>Led by Dr. Jessica Eccles from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, in collaboration with researchers from King’s College London, the study explored individuals with hypermobile joints.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dr. Eccles and her team delved into data from over 3,000 participants in the Covid symptom study and examined the presence of hypermobile joints, recovery status from COVID-19, and persistent fatigue.</p>

<p>Published in BMJ Public Health, their findings revealed that individuals with hypermobile joints were approximately 30 percent more likely to report incomplete recovery from COVID-19 and were significantly more affected by fatigue.</p>

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<p>Although the study didn't establish a strong relationship, Dr. Eccles proposed plausible mechanisms linking hypermobility to symptoms like fatigue, postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), and&nbsp;brain fog.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dr. Eccles pointed out “It may be that some of these abnormalities were always there, but Covid unmasked them in a vulnerable person."</p>

<p>Understanding this link could pave the way for tailored treatments, including strategies to support core muscles, which might alleviate symptoms across various conditions associated with hypermobility, as per&nbsp;Eccles.&nbsp;“What this work suggests is that there may be a subgroup of people with long Covid who are more likely to be hypermobile,” she added.</p>

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A recent study has unveiled a potential correlation between hypermobility and long COVID-19. Hypermobility refers to the ability of a joint to move beyond its normal range of motion.

A recent study has unveiled a potential correlation between hypermobility and long COVID-19. Hypermobility refers to the ability of a joint to move beyond its normal range of motion. This can be due to various factors including genetics, joint structure, and laxity of ligaments and tendons. The study is also providing potential links to increased fatigue in addition to long COVID. Long Covid has a range of symptoms that persist for weeks or months after the acute phase of Covid illness has resolved. These symptoms can affect various organs and systems in the body and can vary widely among individuals. Common symptoms of long COVID include fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, joint pain, and cognitive difficulties often referred to as "brain fog." Other symptoms may include heart palpitations, headaches, muscle pain, and sleep disturbances. Led by Dr. Jessica Eccles from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, in collaboration with researchers from King’s College London, the study explored individuals with hypermobile joints. Also Read | Scientists claim they successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells Dr. Eccles and her team delved into data from over 3,000 participants in the Covid symptom study and examined the presence of hypermobile joints, recovery status from COVID-19, and persistent fatigue. Published in BMJ Public Health, their findings revealed that individuals with hypermobile joints were approximately 30 percent more likely to report incomplete recovery from COVID-19 and were significantly more affected by fatigue. Also Read | Scientists find 12,000-year-old preserved human brains resisting decomposition Although the study didn't establish a strong relationship, Dr. Eccles proposed plausible mechanisms linking hypermobility to symptoms like fatigue, postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), and brain fog. Watch | Bengaluru Water Crisis: Will Bengaluru property rates plummet? × Dr. Eccles pointed out “It may be that some of these abnormalities were always there, but Covid unmasked them in a vulnerable person." Understanding this link could pave the way for tailored treatments, including strategies to support core muscles, which might alleviate symptoms across various conditions associated with hypermobility, as per Eccles. “What this work suggests is that there may be a subgroup of people with long Covid who are more likely to be hypermobile,” she added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>As the war in Ukraine persists with no apparent resolution in sight even after two years, India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a call with the Russian president, PM Modi&nbsp;congratulated him on his re-election and expressed aspirations to further strengthen the longstanding strategic partnership between India and Russia. The leaders also discussed bilateral cooperation and exchanged perspectives on regional and global affairs, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi reiterated "India’s consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.&nbsp;The two leaders agreed to remain in touch," as per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Spoke with President Putin and congratulated him on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. We agreed to work together to further deepen and expand India-Russia Special &amp; Privileged Strategic Partnership in the years ahead," PM Modi wrote in a statement on X social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In another statement, the foreign ministry said that the Indian prime minister also engaged in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both leaders discussed bilateral relations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the call with President Zelensky, PM Modi highlighted India's backing for peaceful resolutions to all disputes and reiterated India's commitment to supporting peace efforts.</p>

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<p>The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said PM Modi in his call with Ukrainian president "highlighted India supports all efforts for an early and peaceful resolution of all issues between the parties. He added that India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution."&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Zelensky&nbsp;expressed appreciation for India's humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and both leaders agreed to maintain communication. On social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "Had a good conversation with President @ZelenskyyUa on strengthening the India-Ukraine partnership. Conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to the ongoing conflict. India will continue to provide humanitarian assistance guided by our people-centric approach."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last Month, Ukraine's Deputy FM Iryna Borovets visited India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-hopeful-that-pm-modi-will-attend-ukraine-peace-summit-says-ukrainian-minister-iryna-borovets-693299">spoke to WION in a rare interview </a>on India-Ukraine ties. She expressed gratitude for the humanitarian assistance received from India and also pointed out the role India could potentially play in halting the ongoing hostilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also referred to Prime Minister Modi's words, "This is not an era of war," and said that while Ukraine concurs with&nbsp;Modi's message, there is a lack of acknowledgment from Russia on the same. She also held out hope that PM Modi would attend the Swiss peace summit in 2024. Moreover, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is due to visit India next week.&nbsp;</p>

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As the war in Ukraine persists with no apparent resolution in sight even after two years, India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

As the war in Ukraine persists with no apparent resolution in sight even after two years, India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a call with the Russian president, PM Modi congratulated him on his re-election and expressed aspirations to further strengthen the longstanding strategic partnership between India and Russia. The leaders also discussed bilateral cooperation and exchanged perspectives on regional and global affairs, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Modi reiterated "India’s consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch," as per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. Also Read | PM Modi invited by Putin, Zelensky for post-election visits "Spoke with President Putin and congratulated him on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. We agreed to work together to further deepen and expand India-Russia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership in the years ahead," PM Modi wrote in a statement on X social media platform. In another statement, the foreign ministry said that the Indian prime minister also engaged in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Also Read | Startup Mahakumbh 2024: PM Modi affirms India boasts more than 125,000 startups Both leaders discussed bilateral relations. During the call with President Zelensky, PM Modi highlighted India's backing for peaceful resolutions to all disputes and reiterated India's commitment to supporting peace efforts. WATCH | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vows to provide more aid to Ukraine × The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said PM Modi in his call with Ukrainian president "highlighted India supports all efforts for an early and peaceful resolution of all issues between the parties. He added that India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution." President Zelensky expressed appreciation for India's humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and both leaders agreed to maintain communication. On social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "Had a good conversation with President @ZelenskyyUa on strengthening the India-Ukraine partnership. Conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to the ongoing conflict. India will continue to provide humanitarian assistance guided by our people-centric approach." Last Month, Ukraine's Deputy FM Iryna Borovets visited India and spoke to WION in a rare interview on India-Ukraine ties. She expressed gratitude for the humanitarian assistance received from India and also pointed out the role India could potentially play in halting the ongoing hostilities. She also referred to Prime Minister Modi's words, "This is not an era of war," and said that while Ukraine concurs with Modi's message, there is a lack of acknowledgment from Russia on the same. She also held out hope that PM Modi would attend the Swiss peace summit in 2024. Moreover, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is due to visit India next week. (With inputs from agencies)

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