Dreams are often vivid and emotionally intense. During REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when most dreaming occurs, brain activity resembles waking consciousness. This leads to lifelike experiences.

Most dreams are forgotten within minutes of waking up. This is primarily due to the brain's shift in activity from the limbic system to the frontal cortex, which handles logical reasoning.

In lucid dreams, individuals become aware that they are dreaming while still asleep. This state allows some degree of control over the dream narrative.

Certain themes appear universally. Elements such as flying, falling, being chased or encountering deceased loved ones are common across different societies.

Some theories propose that dreams serve to process emotions, consolidate memories or simulate threatening scenarios to enhance waking survival skills.

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<p>India's image in Canada has taken a hit as positive views related to the country dropped&nbsp;by 11 points since March 2023,&nbsp;according to new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Angus Reid Institute was founded in October 2014 by pollster and sociologist Dr Angus Reid and provides public opinion polling among other services. Some reports suggest that the non-profit is biased in its reporting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest report on India-Canada, the institute suggested that only 33 per cent of Canadians have a favourable opinion of India while a majority of 54 per cent view it unfavourably.</p>

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<p>This decline follows a report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) which highlighted concerns about interference in Canadian elections by both China and India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In its 2019 review, the Committee noted that the "most significant perpetrators of foreign interference in Canada were the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation" and that other states, "including India, Pakistan and Iran engaged in foreign interference activities."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, India has strongly refuted the claims terming them "baseless". Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said, "We have seen media reports about the Canadian commission inquiring into. We strongly reject all such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections."</p>

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<p>"It is not the government of India's policy to interfere in the democratic processes of other countries. In fact, quite on the reverse, it is Canada which has been interfering in our internal affairs," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The relationship between Canada and India has particularly soured recently.<br />
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Prime Minister Justin&nbsp;Trudeau’s accusation that the Indian government was involved in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh activist who India considered a terrorist, has intensified tensions.</p>

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<p>"Last year in March, more than two-in-five (44 per cent) said they had favourable views of India. Now only one-third say the same," as per the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is a downturn in views towards China as well. Canadians remain favourable towards other countries like United Kingdom and France, ahead of key trade partners Mexico and the United States.</p>

<p>"China, Russia, and Iran all generate negative favourability among four-in-five or more," the report said.&nbsp;</p>

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India's image in Canada has taken a hit as positive views related to the country dropped by 11 points since March 2023, according to new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute.

India's image in Canada has taken a hit as positive views related to the country dropped by 11 points since March 2023, according to new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute. The Angus Reid Institute was founded in October 2014 by pollster and sociologist Dr Angus Reid and provides public opinion polling among other services. Some reports suggest that the non-profit is biased in its reporting. In the latest report on India-Canada, the institute suggested that only 33 per cent of Canadians have a favourable opinion of India while a majority of 54 per cent view it unfavourably. Also Read | US House delegation, including Nancy Pelosi, Michael McCaul arrives in Dharamshala for talks with Dalai Lama This decline follows a report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) which highlighted concerns about interference in Canadian elections by both China and India. In its 2019 review, the Committee noted that the "most significant perpetrators of foreign interference in Canada were the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation" and that other states, "including India, Pakistan and Iran engaged in foreign interference activities." Notably, India has strongly refuted the claims terming them "baseless". Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said, "We have seen media reports about the Canadian commission inquiring into. We strongly reject all such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections." Also Read | Biden to offer citizenship pathway for undocumented spouses of US citizens "It is not the government of India's policy to interfere in the democratic processes of other countries. In fact, quite on the reverse, it is Canada which has been interfering in our internal affairs," he added. The relationship between Canada and India has particularly soured recently. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusation that the Indian government was involved in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh activist who India considered a terrorist, has intensified tensions. Watch | US Elections: Will a guilty verdict cost Donald Trump an election? × "Last year in March, more than two-in-five (44 per cent) said they had favourable views of India. Now only one-third say the same," as per the report. There is a downturn in views towards China as well. Canadians remain favourable towards other countries like United Kingdom and France, ahead of key trade partners Mexico and the United States. "China, Russia, and Iran all generate negative favourability among four-in-five or more," the report said. (With input from agencies)

Canadian sentiment towards India drops sharply amid diplomatic strains: Report

<p>As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of the Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday (June 19), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar grabbed attention as he held PM's hand to check for the indelible vote ink on his index finger.</p>

<p>The incident which was captured on video and shared by PTI news agency has since gone viral on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video shows Nitish Kumar unexpectedly grabbing the Prime Minister's hand, which briefly alerted the security personnel seated behind the PM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Users were quick to react on Nitish Kumar's gesture with one writing on X, "Going the Biden&nbsp;way,&nbsp;is&nbsp;he?"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Modi officially opened the new campus of Nalanda University, a significant event highlighting the university's historical and educational importance.</p>

<p>In his speech, PM Modi remarked, "Nalanda is not just a name, but an identity of India's academic heritage."</p>

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<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also spoke at the event and described the inauguration as a "revival of the global bridge of learning."</p>

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<p>"I am especially glad to note that Nalanda University is already working both in India and ASEAN member states towards creating an ASEAN-India University Network. The Schools and Centres of this University have also been consciously chosen to highlight the purpose of this University. It is a matter of satisfaction that the student community is drawn from so many nations and regions of the world," Jaishankar added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He further highlighted the university's historical significance, noting, "The university's destruction marked a downturn in our history. It also served a larger role by connecting our society with those of our near and far neighbours, through land and sea."</p>

<p>The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Governor Rajendra V Arlekar&nbsp;and ambassadors from 17 countries.</p>

<p>Prior to the inauguration, PM Modi visited the UNESCO world heritage site Nalanda Mahavihara, marking his first visit to the state since the Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>Established through the Nalanda University Act in 2010 and operational since 2014, the new campus is designed to be a replica of the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world's first residential universities founded around 1,600 years ago.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of the Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday (June 19), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar grabbed attention as he held PM's hand to check for the indelible vote ink on his index finger.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of the Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday (June 19), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar grabbed attention as he held PM's hand to check for the indelible vote ink on his index finger. The incident which was captured on video and shared by PTI news agency has since gone viral on social media. The video shows Nitish Kumar unexpectedly grabbing the Prime Minister's hand, which briefly alerted the security personnel seated behind the PM. Users were quick to react on Nitish Kumar's gesture with one writing on X, "Going the Biden way, is he?" VIDEO | #Bihar CM Nitish Kumar checks PM Modi's finger for indelible ink mark during the inauguration event of new campus of #NalandaUniversity in Rajgir. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/uBkthqzxMm — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 19, 2024 × Prime Minister Modi officially opened the new campus of Nalanda University, a significant event highlighting the university's historical and educational importance. In his speech, PM Modi remarked, "Nalanda is not just a name, but an identity of India's academic heritage." Also Read | Delhi water crisis: BJP leaders stage protest, accuse AAP govt of 'stealing and looting people' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also spoke at the event and described the inauguration as a "revival of the global bridge of learning." Also Read | Excise Policy Case: Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till July 3 "I am especially glad to note that Nalanda University is already working both in India and ASEAN member states towards creating an ASEAN-India University Network. The Schools and Centres of this University have also been consciously chosen to highlight the purpose of this University. It is a matter of satisfaction that the student community is drawn from so many nations and regions of the world," Jaishankar added. Watch | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's custody extended | Gaza: Clinical capacity down by 70% × He further highlighted the university's historical significance, noting, "The university's destruction marked a downturn in our history. It also served a larger role by connecting our society with those of our near and far neighbours, through land and sea." The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Governor Rajendra V Arlekar and ambassadors from 17 countries. Prior to the inauguration, PM Modi visited the UNESCO world heritage site Nalanda Mahavihara, marking his first visit to the state since the Lok Sabha elections. Established through the Nalanda University Act in 2010 and operational since 2014, the new campus is designed to be a replica of the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world's first residential universities founded around 1,600 years ago. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH: PM Modi caught off guard by THIS sneaky move of Nitish Kumar at Nalanda University

<p>A recent study from the University of Southern California suggests that the rapid expansion of internet satellite networks, exemplified by Elon Musk's Starlink, could pose a significant threat to the Earth's ozone layer.</p>

<p>The research, published in the Geophysical Research Letters journal, highlighted&nbsp;concerns over the potential environmental impact of the growing number of low-earth orbit satellites.</p>

<p>According to the study, which examined data from 2016 to 2022, the presence of aluminum oxide in the atmosphere has increased dramatically due to the re-entry of satellites like those in the Starlink constellation.</p>

<p>These satellites, designed with a short lifespan of about five years, contain significant amounts of aluminum that, upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, produce aluminum oxide.</p>

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<p>This compound, the scientists warned, triggers chemical reactions that can lead to ozone depletion. Study said that the oxides could last for decades as the particles drift down.</p>

<p>“Only in recent years have people started to think this might become a problem,” one of the study’s authors Joseph Wang said. “We were one of the first teams to look at what the implication of these facts might be."</p>

<p>Nearly 18.7 tons of aluminum oxide nanoparticles, , in 2022 alone, were released into the atmosphere through satellite burn-up.</p>

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<p>With plans to launch thousands more satellites annually, this number could skyrocket to 397 tonnes per year posing a serious risk of "significant ozone depletion."</p>

<p>While earlier satellites operated at higher altitudes, sacrificing speed for longevity, the new approach is to meet the soaring demand for global internet connectivity.</p>

<p>Elon Musk's SpaceX, the driving force behind Starlink, has already launched thousands of satellites since 2019, forming a dense web in low-earth orbit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The environmental impacts from the reentry of satellites are currently poorly understood,” the scientists say adding,&nbsp;“As reentry rates increase, it is crucial to further explore the concerns highlighted in this study."&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the European Space Agency noted a significant ozone hole over Antarctica in 2023, citing its size, the role of satellite emissions in exacerbating such phenomena remains under scrutiny.</p>

<p>"Unanticipated growth of aluminum oxides may push pause on the ozone success story in decades to come," the scientists wrote.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A recent study from the University of Southern California suggests that the rapid expansion of internet satellite networks, exemplified by Elon Musk's Starlink, could pose a significant threat to the Earth's ozone layer.

A recent study from the University of Southern California suggests that the rapid expansion of internet satellite networks, exemplified by Elon Musk's Starlink, could pose a significant threat to the Earth's ozone layer. The research, published in the Geophysical Research Letters journal, highlighted concerns over the potential environmental impact of the growing number of low-earth orbit satellites. According to the study, which examined data from 2016 to 2022, the presence of aluminum oxide in the atmosphere has increased dramatically due to the re-entry of satellites like those in the Starlink constellation. These satellites, designed with a short lifespan of about five years, contain significant amounts of aluminum that, upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, produce aluminum oxide. Also Read | Saturn's massive energy imbalance challenges planetary science This compound, the scientists warned, triggers chemical reactions that can lead to ozone depletion. Study said that the oxides could last for decades as the particles drift down. “Only in recent years have people started to think this might become a problem,” one of the study’s authors Joseph Wang said. “We were one of the first teams to look at what the implication of these facts might be." Nearly 18.7 tons of aluminum oxide nanoparticles, , in 2022 alone, were released into the atmosphere through satellite burn-up. Also Read | Air pollution becomes second leading risk factor of deaths globally, finds study With plans to launch thousands more satellites annually, this number could skyrocket to 397 tonnes per year posing a serious risk of "significant ozone depletion." While earlier satellites operated at higher altitudes, sacrificing speed for longevity, the new approach is to meet the soaring demand for global internet connectivity. Elon Musk's SpaceX, the driving force behind Starlink, has already launched thousands of satellites since 2019, forming a dense web in low-earth orbit. Watch | Gravitas: Is this "Black Hole Awakening" the biggest find in Astronomy? × “The environmental impacts from the reentry of satellites are currently poorly understood,” the scientists say adding, “As reentry rates increase, it is crucial to further explore the concerns highlighted in this study." While the European Space Agency noted a significant ozone hole over Antarctica in 2023, citing its size, the role of satellite emissions in exacerbating such phenomena remains under scrutiny. "Unanticipated growth of aluminum oxides may push pause on the ozone success story in decades to come," the scientists wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could deplete Earth’s ozone layer, warns study

<p>US lawmaker and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday (June 19) sharply criticised&nbsp;China after she met the 88-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama in India's Dharamshala.&nbsp;<br />
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A bipartisan delegation from the US Congress, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, is in Dharamsala, located&nbsp;in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh.</p>

<p>Pelosi praised the Dalai Lama for spreading love and affirmed that his legacy will last forever.</p>

<p>In a strongly-worded statement, she also drew a sharp contrast between Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Dalai Lama.</p>

<p>"...His Holiness Dalai Lama, with his message of knowledge, tradition, compassion, purity of soul and love, will live a long time and his legacy will live forever. But you, the President of China, you'll be gone and nobody will give you credit for anything," Pelosi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking on how Dalai Lama, who is known globally for his teachings on peace, compassion and non-violence, would react to her statements, Pelosi said, "Dalai Lama would not approve of my saying that when I criticise the Chinese government, he says, let's pray for Nancy to rid her of her negative attitudes."</p>

<p>She continued, "I hope he will indulge me today to say that change is on the way. As our colleagues have said hope brings some faith and the faith of the Tibetan people in the goodness of others is what is going to make all the difference..."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>US lawmakers at his monastery in Dharamsala also asserted their stance against allowing China to influence the choice of his successor.</p>

<p>This visit comes in the wake of the US House of Representatives voting 391-26 on June 12 to pass the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act.</p>

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<p>"United States public diplomacy efforts should counter disinformation about Tibet from the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, including disinformation about the history of Tibet, the Tibetan people, and Tibetan institutions including that of the Dalai Lama," as per the act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recounting a past encounter with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pelosi shared, "There was a visit of the President of China to Washington, DC and I said to him, we are objecting to what you are doing to the culture of Tibet. He said, you know what you're talking about, you should go there and see for yourself all the improvements that China is making in Tibet.</p>

<p>"I said, thank you because I've been trying for 25 years to get a visa to go to Tibet. So we went there with our delegation. We went to the Potala Palace. We saw the room where His Holiness grew up."</p>

<h2><strong>China reacts to Pelosi's visit&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In response to the US delegation's visit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said,&nbsp;“The 14th Dalai Lama is not a pure religious figure, but a political exile engaged in anti-China separatist activities under the cloak of religion.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are gravely concerned over the relevant reports and urge the US side to fully recognise the anti-China separatist nature of the Dalai group, honour the commitments the US has made to China on issues related to Xizang, have no contact with the Dalai group in any form, and stop sending the wrong signal to the world”, he said.</p>

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US lawmaker and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday (June 19) sharply criticised China after she met the 88-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama in India's Dharamshala.

US lawmaker and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday (June 19) sharply criticised China after she met the 88-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama in India's Dharamshala. A bipartisan delegation from the US Congress, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, is in Dharamsala, located in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Pelosi praised the Dalai Lama for spreading love and affirmed that his legacy will last forever. In a strongly-worded statement, she also drew a sharp contrast between Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Dalai Lama. "...His Holiness Dalai Lama, with his message of knowledge, tradition, compassion, purity of soul and love, will live a long time and his legacy will live forever. But you, the President of China, you'll be gone and nobody will give you credit for anything," Pelosi said. Also Read | Russian court sends US soldier to jail for 'stealing' $112 from girlfriend Speaking on how Dalai Lama, who is known globally for his teachings on peace, compassion and non-violence, would react to her statements, Pelosi said, "Dalai Lama would not approve of my saying that when I criticise the Chinese government, he says, let's pray for Nancy to rid her of her negative attitudes." She continued, "I hope he will indulge me today to say that change is on the way. As our colleagues have said hope brings some faith and the faith of the Tibetan people in the goodness of others is what is going to make all the difference..." Also Read | Gaza war: Israel upgraded its Dimona nuclear facility in recent months, says SIPRI report US lawmakers at his monastery in Dharamsala also asserted their stance against allowing China to influence the choice of his successor. This visit comes in the wake of the US House of Representatives voting 391-26 on June 12 to pass the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act. Watch | Putin in North Korea: What can Russia & North Korea offer each other? × "United States public diplomacy efforts should counter disinformation about Tibet from the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, including disinformation about the history of Tibet, the Tibetan people, and Tibetan institutions including that of the Dalai Lama," as per the act. Recounting a past encounter with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pelosi shared, "There was a visit of the President of China to Washington, DC and I said to him, we are objecting to what you are doing to the culture of Tibet. He said, you know what you're talking about, you should go there and see for yourself all the improvements that China is making in Tibet. "I said, thank you because I've been trying for 25 years to get a visa to go to Tibet. So we went there with our delegation. We went to the Potala Palace. We saw the room where His Holiness grew up." China reacts to Pelosi's visit In response to the US delegation's visit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “The 14th Dalai Lama is not a pure religious figure, but a political exile engaged in anti-China separatist activities under the cloak of religion.” “We are gravely concerned over the relevant reports and urge the US side to fully recognise the anti-China separatist nature of the Dalai group, honour the commitments the US has made to China on issues related to Xizang, have no contact with the Dalai group in any form, and stop sending the wrong signal to the world”, he said. (With inputs from agencies)

'President of China, you'll be gone': Pelosi after meeting Dalai Lama during US delegation visit to India

<p>At least 68 Indian nationals are confirmed to have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, a significant event for Muslims worldwide that has been marred by scorching temperatures this year, a diplomat in Saudi Arabia told AFP news agency on Wednesday (June 19).</p>

<p>"We have confirmed around 68 dead... Some are because of natural causes and we had many old-age pilgrims. And some are due to the weather conditions, that's what we assume," the diplomat told the agency on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>The diplomat also mentioned that there are Indian pilgrims reported missing, but declined to specify the exact number, the agency report said.</p>

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<p>"This happens every year... We can't say that it is abnormally high this year," the diplomat said adding,&nbsp;"It's somewhat similar to last year but we will know more in the coming days."&nbsp;</p>

<p>This brings the total death toll to 645 in this Hajj season.&nbsp;More than 200 pilgrims died last year.</p>

<p>More than 2,000 pilgrims were hit by heat stress during the pilgrimage as temperatures went up to 48℃.</p>

<p>The Hajj pilgrimage, one of Islam's Five Pillars, draws millions of Muslims annually to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah.</p>

<p>It is a profound religious obligation that every able-bodied Muslim is required to undertake at least once in their lifetime.</p>

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<p>This year's pilgrimage coincided with searing temperatures typical of the Saudi summer, exacerbated by a reported increase in local temperatures over recent decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Temperatures in the ritual area&nbsp;saw an uptick of 0.4 degrees Celsius each decade, a Saudi study said last month.<br />
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<h2><strong>550 deaths reported earlier&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier reports citing&nbsp;Arab diplomats on Tuesday (June 18) indicated a total of 550 deaths during Hajj, including 323 Egyptians and 60 Jordanians, primarily attributed to the extreme heat.</p>

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<p>Deaths have also been reported from pilgrims of other nationalities, including Iran, Indonesia, Tunisia, Senegal and Iraq's Kurdistan region.</p>

<p>However, authorities in the respective countries have not specified the causes of the deaths so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least 68 Indian nationals are confirmed to have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, a significant event for Muslims worldwide that has been marred by scorching temperatures this year, a diplomat in Saudi Arabia told AFP news agency on Wednesday (June 19).

At least 68 Indian nationals are confirmed to have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, a significant event for Muslims worldwide that has been marred by scorching temperatures this year, a diplomat in Saudi Arabia told AFP news agency on Wednesday (June 19). "We have confirmed around 68 dead... Some are because of natural causes and we had many old-age pilgrims. And some are due to the weather conditions, that's what we assume," the diplomat told the agency on condition of anonymity. The diplomat also mentioned that there are Indian pilgrims reported missing, but declined to specify the exact number, the agency report said. Also Read | New H-1B rules are set to release on July 8. What are controversial provisions that could hit Indians? "This happens every year... We can't say that it is abnormally high this year," the diplomat said adding, "It's somewhat similar to last year but we will know more in the coming days." This brings the total death toll to 645 in this Hajj season. More than 200 pilgrims died last year. More than 2,000 pilgrims were hit by heat stress during the pilgrimage as temperatures went up to 48℃. The Hajj pilgrimage, one of Islam's Five Pillars, draws millions of Muslims annually to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah. It is a profound religious obligation that every able-bodied Muslim is required to undertake at least once in their lifetime. Also Read | House Ethics Committee interviews women witnesses in Gaetz sex trafficking probe This year's pilgrimage coincided with searing temperatures typical of the Saudi summer, exacerbated by a reported increase in local temperatures over recent decades. Temperatures in the ritual area saw an uptick of 0.4 degrees Celsius each decade, a Saudi study said last month. 550 deaths reported earlier Earlier reports citing Arab diplomats on Tuesday (June 18) indicated a total of 550 deaths during Hajj, including 323 Egyptians and 60 Jordanians, primarily attributed to the extreme heat. Watch | Dozens of members of minority Ahmadi community arrested in Pakistan × Deaths have also been reported from pilgrims of other nationalities, including Iran, Indonesia, Tunisia, Senegal and Iraq's Kurdistan region. However, authorities in the respective countries have not specified the causes of the deaths so far. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 68 Indian nationals die in Hajj pilgrimage amid scorching temperatures: Diplomat

<p>At least 323 Egyptian pilgrims died during the hajj pilgrimage in western Saudi Arabia, most of them succumbing to heat-related illnesses, two Arab diplomats coordinating their countries' responses told AFP on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All of them died because of heat" except for one who sustained fatal injuries during a minor crowd crush, one of the diplomats said, adding that the total figure came from the hospital morgue in the Al-Muaisem neighbourhood of Mecca.</p>

<p>At least 60 Jordanians also died, the diplomats said, up from an official tally of 41 given earlier on Tuesday by Amman.</p>

<p>The new deaths bring the total reported so far by various countries to 577, according to an AFP tally.</p>

<p>The diplomats said the total at the morgue in Al-Muaisem, one of the biggest in Mecca, was 550.</p>

<p>The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and all Muslims with the means must complete it at least once.</p>

<p>The pilgrimage is increasingly affected by climate change, according to a Saudi study published last month that said temperatures in the area where rituals are performed were rising 0.4 degrees Celsius (0.72 degrees Fahrenheit) each decade.</p>

<p>Around 1.8 million pilgrims took part in the hajj this year, 1.6 million of them from abroad, according to Saudi authorities.</p>

<p>Each year tens of thousands of pilgrims attempt to perform the hajj without securing official hajj visas in order to save money, a more dangerous undertaking because these off-the-books pilgrims cannot access air-conditioned facilities provided by Saudi authorities along the hajj route.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the diplomats who spoke to AFP on Tuesday said that the Egyptian death toll was "absolutely" boosted by a large number of unregistered Egyptian pilgrims.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Saudi officials said they had cleared hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims from Mecca ahead of the hajj.</p>

<p>Other countries to report deaths during the hajj this year include Indonesia, Iran&nbsp;and&nbsp;Senegal.</p>


At least 323 Egyptian pilgrims died during the hajj pilgrimage in western Saudi Arabia, most of them succumbing to heat-related illnesses, two Arab diplomats coordinating their countries' responses told AFP on Tuesday.

At least 323 Egyptian pilgrims died during the hajj pilgrimage in western Saudi Arabia, most of them succumbing to heat-related illnesses, two Arab diplomats coordinating their countries' responses told AFP on Tuesday. "All of them died because of heat" except for one who sustained fatal injuries during a minor crowd crush, one of the diplomats said, adding that the total figure came from the hospital morgue in the Al-Muaisem neighbourhood of Mecca. At least 60 Jordanians also died, the diplomats said, up from an official tally of 41 given earlier on Tuesday by Amman. The new deaths bring the total reported so far by various countries to 577, according to an AFP tally. The diplomats said the total at the morgue in Al-Muaisem, one of the biggest in Mecca, was 550. The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and all Muslims with the means must complete it at least once. The pilgrimage is increasingly affected by climate change, according to a Saudi study published last month that said temperatures in the area where rituals are performed were rising 0.4 degrees Celsius (0.72 degrees Fahrenheit) each decade. Around 1.8 million pilgrims took part in the hajj this year, 1.6 million of them from abroad, according to Saudi authorities. Each year tens of thousands of pilgrims attempt to perform the hajj without securing official hajj visas in order to save money, a more dangerous undertaking because these off-the-books pilgrims cannot access air-conditioned facilities provided by Saudi authorities along the hajj route. One of the diplomats who spoke to AFP on Tuesday said that the Egyptian death toll was "absolutely" boosted by a large number of unregistered Egyptian pilgrims. Earlier this month, Saudi officials said they had cleared hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims from Mecca ahead of the hajj. Other countries to report deaths during the hajj this year include Indonesia, Iran and Senegal.

More than 300 Egyptian pilgrims die in hajj, most from heat: Diplomats

<p>Astronomers have traced the mysterious brightening of a distant galaxy in the Virgo constellation to the awakening of a colossal black hole, estimated to be 1 million times more massive than the sun.</p>

<p>The galaxy known by the codename SDSS1335+0728, situated 300 million light years away, showed no remarkable features for decades. This changed dramatically at the end of 2019 when scientists noticed a massive surge in its luminosity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A staff astronomer at the European Southern Observatory in Garching, Germany&nbsp;Dr Paula Sanchez-Saez said,&nbsp;"We discovered this source at the moment it started to show these variations in luminosity."</p>

<p>"It's the first time we've seen this in real time."</p>

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<p>The sudden brightening of the galaxy was first detected by the Zwicky Transient Facility in California in December 2019.</p>

<p>This observatory recorded an unexpected increase in the galaxy's brightness, prompting astronomers worldwide to conduct new observations and review past measurements from both ground and space-based telescopes.</p>

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<p>Their research revealed that the galaxy had recently doubled in brightness in the mid-infrared wavelengths, quadrupled in ultraviolet brightness, and increased tenfold in X-ray brightness.</p>

<p>The cause of this dramatic change remains uncertain.</p>

<p>However, in a paper published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, researchers propose that the most plausible explanation is the formation of an "active galactic nucleus."</p>

<p>This phenomenon occurs when a vast black hole at the centre&nbsp;of a galaxy begins actively consuming surrounding material, emitting a broad spectrum of light as gas around the black hole heats up and glows.</p>

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<p>Dust particles around the black hole also absorb and re-radiate various wavelengths of light.</p>

<p>Another potential explanation is an exotic "tidal disruption event," a process where a star is torn apart after wandering too close to a black hole.</p>

<p>Typically, tidal disruption events brighten a galaxy for only a few hundred days, which makes this scenario less likely but not impossible. More data is required to rule it out completely.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Astronomers have traced the mysterious brightening of a distant galaxy in the Virgo constellation to the awakening of a colossal black hole, estimated to be 1 million times more massive than the sun.

Astronomers have traced the mysterious brightening of a distant galaxy in the Virgo constellation to the awakening of a colossal black hole, estimated to be 1 million times more massive than the sun. The galaxy known by the codename SDSS1335+0728, situated 300 million light years away, showed no remarkable features for decades. This changed dramatically at the end of 2019 when scientists noticed a massive surge in its luminosity. A staff astronomer at the European Southern Observatory in Garching, Germany Dr Paula Sanchez-Saez said, "We discovered this source at the moment it started to show these variations in luminosity." "It's the first time we've seen this in real time." Also Read | Scorching heatwave set to sear northeastern US, break records and spark health concerns The sudden brightening of the galaxy was first detected by the Zwicky Transient Facility in California in December 2019. This observatory recorded an unexpected increase in the galaxy's brightness, prompting astronomers worldwide to conduct new observations and review past measurements from both ground and space-based telescopes. Also Read | ‘Atoco Point’: NASA’s rover spots strikingly mysterious rock never seen before on Mars Their research revealed that the galaxy had recently doubled in brightness in the mid-infrared wavelengths, quadrupled in ultraviolet brightness, and increased tenfold in X-ray brightness. The cause of this dramatic change remains uncertain. However, in a paper published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, researchers propose that the most plausible explanation is the formation of an "active galactic nucleus." This phenomenon occurs when a vast black hole at the centre of a galaxy begins actively consuming surrounding material, emitting a broad spectrum of light as gas around the black hole heats up and glows. Watch | Study: Secret aliens could be here on Earth already × Dust particles around the black hole also absorb and re-radiate various wavelengths of light. Another potential explanation is an exotic "tidal disruption event," a process where a star is torn apart after wandering too close to a black hole. Typically, tidal disruption events brighten a galaxy for only a few hundred days, which makes this scenario less likely but not impossible. More data is required to rule it out completely. (With inputs from agencies)

Mysterious brightening of distant galaxy traced to awakening giant black hole

<p>Germany's domestic intelligence agency has categorised the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement as a "suspected extremist case."</p>

<p>BDS movement is a global campaign that "works to end international support for Israel's oppression of Palestinians and pressure Israel to comply with international law," as per the information on its website.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement was made by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) in a report that Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser released on Tuesday (June 18).&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The report highlighted that the BDS movement was established in 2005 and supported by over 170 Palestinian organisations, including Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.</p>

<p>According to the report, the movement breaches "idea of international understanding."</p>

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<p>It cited "strong factual indications" linking BDS to secular Palestinian extremism and claims that the movement undermines Israel's right to exist.</p>

<p>In addition to that, the report mentioned the mobilisation of BDS-affiliated groups following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on southern Israel, where these groups participated in anti-Israel rallies and called for boycotts against Israel.</p>

<p>Minister Faeser pointed out the importance of addressing internal threats from extremism and said, "We must oppose internal threats from extremism just as decisively as external threats."</p>

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<p>She added, "We absolutely have to break the spiral of escalations in the Middle East, leading to even more disgusting hatred of Jews here."</p>

<p>Faeser assured that security authorities are "reacting with great vigilance" to these developments and are actively combating anti-Israel and antisemitic activities.</p>

<h2><strong>German-Israeli Society welcome move&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The German-Israeli Society praised the BfV's classification of the BDS movement.</p>

<p>Its president, Volker Beck, noted, "For the first time, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution names the anti-Israeli boycott movement BDS as a suspected extremist case in its annual report."</p>

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<p>He also highlighted the significance of this decision in supporting the German Bundestag's 2019 resolution against the BDS movement and called for continued action against all forms of antisemitism.</p>

<p>The society also stressed the need for cultural institutions to stop trivialising or sympathising with BDS and welcomed recent measures by Minister Faeser to ban associations linked to extremist antisemitic organisations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Germany's domestic intelligence agency has categorised the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement as a "suspected extremist case." BDS movement is a global campaign that "works to end international support for Israel's oppression of Palestinians and pressure Israel to comply with international law," as per the information on its website.

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has categorised the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement as a "suspected extremist case." BDS movement is a global campaign that "works to end international support for Israel's oppression of Palestinians and pressure Israel to comply with international law," as per the information on its website. The announcement was made by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) in a report that Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser released on Tuesday (June 18). The report highlighted that the BDS movement was established in 2005 and supported by over 170 Palestinian organisations, including Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. According to the report, the movement breaches "idea of international understanding." Also Read | Kenya scraps most new tax hikes as hundreds protest It cited "strong factual indications" linking BDS to secular Palestinian extremism and claims that the movement undermines Israel's right to exist. In addition to that, the report mentioned the mobilisation of BDS-affiliated groups following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on southern Israel, where these groups participated in anti-Israel rallies and called for boycotts against Israel. Minister Faeser pointed out the importance of addressing internal threats from extremism and said, "We must oppose internal threats from extremism just as decisively as external threats." Also Read | In a threatening message to Israel, Hezbollah releases surveillance footage of Haifa She added, "We absolutely have to break the spiral of escalations in the Middle East, leading to even more disgusting hatred of Jews here." Faeser assured that security authorities are "reacting with great vigilance" to these developments and are actively combating anti-Israel and antisemitic activities. German-Israeli Society welcome move The German-Israeli Society praised the BfV's classification of the BDS movement. Its president, Volker Beck, noted, "For the first time, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution names the anti-Israeli boycott movement BDS as a suspected extremist case in its annual report." Watch | South African woman owns an all-black orchestra × He also highlighted the significance of this decision in supporting the German Bundestag's 2019 resolution against the BDS movement and called for continued action against all forms of antisemitism. The society also stressed the need for cultural institutions to stop trivialising or sympathising with BDS and welcomed recent measures by Minister Faeser to ban associations linked to extremist antisemitic organisations. (With inputs from agencies)

'Anti-Israel, antisemitic': Germany's intel agency labels BDS movement as 'suspected extremist'

"The wound is the place where the light enters you."



"Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim."

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. My optimism, then, does not rest on the absence of evil, but on a glad belief in the preponderance of good and a willing effort always to cooperate with the good, that it may prevail.”

"The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not 'get over' the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to."

“Death ends a life, not a relationship. All the love you created is still there. All the memories are still there. You live on- in the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured while you were here.”

5 Quotes To Overcome Grief


St. John's Wort is believed to increase levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain, which are neurotransmitters associated with mood regulation.

Lavender is widely recognised for its calming effects, reducing stress and anxiety. Its pleasant aroma is also used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and improve mood.

Maca helps the body adapt to stress and stabilise hormones. It is believed to enhance mood and energy levels. It contributes to an overall sense of well-being.

Ashwagandha helps the body manage stress by lowering cortisol levels. It can improve mood, reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm and relaxation.

The active compound in turmeric, curcumin, has been shown to have antidepressant effects. It helps reduce inflammation in the brain, which may contribute to improved mood.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a rare visit to North Korea this week, marking a significant step in the strengthening alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang.</p>

<p>This visit, the first by a Russian leader to North Korea in 24 years, shows&nbsp;the deepening military ties between the two nations as they seek mutual support against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kremlin confirmed the visit on Monday (June 17). “At the invitation of the chairman of state affairs of the D.P.R.K., Kim Jong-un, Vladimir Putin will pay a friendly state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on June 18-19,” according to a statement by Kremlin.</p>

<p>The visit comes at a critical juncture.</p>

<p>There are worries that North Korea will provide Russia with munitions to support in Ukraine war while in exchange Russia might offer economic and tech support that could boost North Korea’s nuclear arsenal.</p>

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<p>However, western leaders are closely following the developments as arms trade with North Korea will be a breach of multiple UNSC resolutions.</p>

<p>US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell expressed apprehension during a phone call with South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister. He noted that further military cooperation between Russia and North Korea could undermine regional stability.</p>

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<p>This visit marks a notable moment in the rekindling of Cold War-era ties between the two nations.</p>

<p>However, as the United States is a common enemy, both leaders have drawn closer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, North Korea has reportedly sent thousands of shipping containers filled with munitions to Russia, reports said quoting US and Russian officials. Moscow too sent economic aid to North Korea.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>G7 leaders also recently rebuked "in the strongest possible terms the increasing military cooperation" between Russia and North Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports quoting experts say that giving Russia weapons for Ukraine war could provide North Korea with valuable data on its munition performance against Western defence systems.&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korean hackers are reportedly increasingly using Russian cryptocurrency exchanges to launder stolen funds, and there are reports of Russia supplying refined petroleum to North Korea in violation of UN limits.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a rare visit to North Korea this week, marking a significant step in the strengthening alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a rare visit to North Korea this week, marking a significant step in the strengthening alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang. This visit, the first by a Russian leader to North Korea in 24 years, shows the deepening military ties between the two nations as they seek mutual support against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed the visit on Monday (June 17). “At the invitation of the chairman of state affairs of the D.P.R.K., Kim Jong-un, Vladimir Putin will pay a friendly state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on June 18-19,” according to a statement by Kremlin. The visit comes at a critical juncture. There are worries that North Korea will provide Russia with munitions to support in Ukraine war while in exchange Russia might offer economic and tech support that could boost North Korea’s nuclear arsenal. Also Read | EU countries approve landmark nature law after delays However, western leaders are closely following the developments as arms trade with North Korea will be a breach of multiple UNSC resolutions. US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell expressed apprehension during a phone call with South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister. He noted that further military cooperation between Russia and North Korea could undermine regional stability. Also Read | Maryland Governor to remove 175,000 marijuana convictions in historic move This visit marks a notable moment in the rekindling of Cold War-era ties between the two nations. However, as the United States is a common enemy, both leaders have drawn closer. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, North Korea has reportedly sent thousands of shipping containers filled with munitions to Russia, reports said quoting US and Russian officials. Moscow too sent economic aid to North Korea. Watch | China's nuclear arsenal growing faster than any other country × G7 leaders also recently rebuked "in the strongest possible terms the increasing military cooperation" between Russia and North Korea. Reports quoting experts say that giving Russia weapons for Ukraine war could provide North Korea with valuable data on its munition performance against Western defence systems. North Korean hackers are reportedly increasingly using Russian cryptocurrency exchanges to launder stolen funds, and there are reports of Russia supplying refined petroleum to North Korea in violation of UN limits. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years: What does it signify and why is West worried?

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