United Arab Emirates' Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, who is keen to become next president of Interpol has been accused of overseeing torture. The allegations may prove an obstacle to his aspirations to head the global police agency.

These allegations of detention and physical abuse have come from Academic Matthew Hedges and a football fan Ali Issa Ahmad. Hedges was imprisoned in UAE for seven months while Ahmad was detained for wearing a Qatar football jersey while on holiday in UAE. Ahmad was quoted in news reports as saying that he still bears physical marks of the torture he underwent.

“He has a supervisory role over prisons, including those who have committed acts of torture, such as guards and interrogators. This all happened on his watch. Interpol can’t countenance this. They can’t say this is good enough – they must call it out,” said Rodney Dixon QC, who is representing Hedges and Ahmad. Dixon was quoted by The Guardian.

Interpol is a supranational organisation that was formed with an aim to aid co-ordination between police systems of various countries. To its member states, Interpol provides investigational support as well as help sharing information on suspects.

Al-Raisi faces several lawsuits in UK, Sweden, Norway and France. Gulf Centre for Human Rights has filed a lawsuit in France where Interpol is headquartered. 
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United Arab Emirates' Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, who is keen to become next president of Interpol has been accused of overseeing torture. The allegations may prove an obstacle to his aspirations to head the global police agency.

United Arab Emirates' Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, who is keen to become next president of Interpol has been accused of overseeing torture. The allegations may prove an obstacle to his aspirations to head the global police agency. These allegations of detention and physical abuse have come from Academic Matthew Hedges and a football fan Ali Issa Ahmad. Hedges was imprisoned in UAE for seven months while Ahmad was detained for wearing a Qatar football jersey while on holiday in UAE. Ahmad was quoted in news reports as saying that he still bears physical marks of the torture he underwent. “He has a supervisory role over prisons, including those who have committed acts of torture, such as guards and interrogators. This all happened on his watch. Interpol can’t countenance this. They can’t say this is good enough – they must call it out,” said Rodney Dixon QC, who is representing Hedges and Ahmad. Dixon was quoted by The Guardian. Interpol is a supranational organisation that was formed with an aim to aid co-ordination between police systems of various countries. To its member states, Interpol provides investigational support as well as help sharing information on suspects. Al-Raisi faces several lawsuits in UK, Sweden, Norway and France. Gulf Centre for Human Rights has filed a lawsuit in France where Interpol is headquartered.

Nominee for Interpol chief faces accusations of torture

Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ordered a heightened alert level in and around Jerusalem to prevent possible terrorist acts after a shooting on Sunday that resulted in one dead and several injured.

A Palestinian gunman from Hamas killed an Israeli and wounded three others in Jerusalem's Old City. The gunman was later shot dead by police.

This was the second attack in Jerusalem in four days. Sunday's attack occurred near one of the gates to the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the third-holiest site in Islam. Jews revere the site as the remnant of two ancient temples.

Hamas identified the gunman as one of its leaders in East Jerusalem, among areas where Palestinians seek statehood.

Unlike the more moderate Palestinian Authority which governs in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, refuses permanent coexistence with Israel.

Britain on Friday banned Hamas, bringing London's stance in line with the United States and the European Union.

"On a morning like this one can draw support from the (British) decision to designate Hamas - including what is called its political wing - as a terrorist organisation," Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told his cabinet.

Sunday's attack also wounded a second civilian and two Israeli police officers, police said. The dead civilian was identified as a recent Jewish immigrant from South Africa.

Israel captured the Old City and other parts of East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war and annexed them as its capital in a move not recognised internationally.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ordered a heightened alert level in and around Jerusalem to prevent possible terrorist acts after a shooting on Sunday that resulted in one dead and several injured.

Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ordered a heightened alert level in and around Jerusalem to prevent possible terrorist acts after a shooting on Sunday that resulted in one dead and several injured. A Palestinian gunman from Hamas killed an Israeli and wounded three others in Jerusalem's Old City. The gunman was later shot dead by police. This was the second attack in Jerusalem in four days. Sunday's attack occurred near one of the gates to the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the third-holiest site in Islam. Jews revere the site as the remnant of two ancient temples. Hamas identified the gunman as one of its leaders in East Jerusalem, among areas where Palestinians seek statehood. Unlike the more moderate Palestinian Authority which governs in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, refuses permanent coexistence with Israel. Britain on Friday banned Hamas, bringing London's stance in line with the United States and the European Union. "On a morning like this one can draw support from the (British) decision to designate Hamas - including what is called its political wing - as a terrorist organisation," Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told his cabinet. Sunday's attack also wounded a second civilian and two Israeli police officers, police said. The dead civilian was identified as a recent Jewish immigrant from South Africa. Israel captured the Old City and other parts of East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war and annexed them as its capital in a move not recognised internationally. (With inputs from agencies)

Alert level heightened in Jerusalem after Hamas shooting

Houthi rebels said on Sunday (November 21) that they launched 14 bomb-laden drones to attack airports and Armco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. The rebels said this was done in response to "Saudi-led coalition escalation in Yemen".

"We targeted the King Khalid Air Base in Riyadh city with four drones, hitting military targets at the King Abdullah International Airport and Aramco oil refineries in Jeddah city with four drones, striking a military target in Abha International Airport in Abha city with a drone, targeting other military sites in the cities of Jazan, Najran and Abha with five drones," Houthi military spokesman Yehya Sarea said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV has reported that the coalition intercepted an explosive-laden drone launched by the Houthis from Sanaa International Airport in Yemen toward Saudi Arabia, and "it is dealing with other Houthi threats", reports Xinhua news agency.

Houthi rebels fighting against the Yemen government are supported by Iran. Saudi Arabia leads a military coalition against Houthi rebels.

Houthi rebels have recently intensified cross-border missile and drone attacks.

In February, the rebel group began a major offensive against the Saudi-backed government army to capture the oil-rich province of Marib.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Houthi rebels said on Sunday (November 21) that they launched 14 bomb-laden drones to attack airports and Armco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. The rebels said this was done in response to "Saudi-led coalition escalation in Yemen".

Houthi rebels said on Sunday (November 21) that they launched 14 bomb-laden drones to attack airports and Armco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. The rebels said this was done in response to "Saudi-led coalition escalation in Yemen". "We targeted the King Khalid Air Base in Riyadh city with four drones, hitting military targets at the King Abdullah International Airport and Aramco oil refineries in Jeddah city with four drones, striking a military target in Abha International Airport in Abha city with a drone, targeting other military sites in the cities of Jazan, Najran and Abha with five drones," Houthi military spokesman Yehya Sarea said in a statement. Meanwhile, Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV has reported that the coalition intercepted an explosive-laden drone launched by the Houthis from Sanaa International Airport in Yemen toward Saudi Arabia, and "it is dealing with other Houthi threats", reports Xinhua news agency. Houthi rebels fighting against the Yemen government are supported by Iran. Saudi Arabia leads a military coalition against Houthi rebels. Houthi rebels have recently intensified cross-border missile and drone attacks. In February, the rebel group began a major offensive against the Saudi-backed government army to capture the oil-rich province of Marib. (With inputs from agencies)

Houthi rebels claim launching 14 bomb-laden drones at Saudi targets

At least 15 people were drowned in Myanmar while crossing a flooded causeway to reach a Buddhist temple (Pagoda). The tragedy took place on Sunday (November 21).&nbsp;

Thousands of worshippers were trying to reach the Kyeik Hne pagoda which lies on a rocky outcrop around three kilometres off the coast. near the town of Thanbyuzayat. The pagoda is located in southern Mon state

"We normally allow the people to come at 6:30 am but they would not listen to us and started trying to walk across too early," local official Nai Sahai Eain told AFP.

Local officials said some died when they tried to cross the poorly marked causeway, which is only around four metres wide, while the tide was too high.

"We normally allow the people to come at 6:30 am but they would not listen to us and started trying to walk across too early," local official Nai Sahai Eain told AFP.

More faithful were drowned as they got jostled by the crowd into the sea. &nbsp;

Ko Kyaw Thu, an emergency responder from Thanbyuzayat, told AFP that 15 bodies had been taken to hospital and three people were still missing.

Local resident Nai Wona told AFP the causeway was not marked out clearly enough, making it hard to navigate.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 15 people were drowned in Myanmar while crossing a flooded causeway to reach a Buddhist temple (Pagoda). The tragedy took place on Sunday (November 21).

At least 15 people were drowned in Myanmar while crossing a flooded causeway to reach a Buddhist temple (Pagoda). The tragedy took place on Sunday (November 21). Thousands of worshippers were trying to reach the Kyeik Hne pagoda which lies on a rocky outcrop around three kilometres off the coast. near the town of Thanbyuzayat. The pagoda is located in southern Mon state "We normally allow the people to come at 6:30 am but they would not listen to us and started trying to walk across too early," local official Nai Sahai Eain told AFP. Local officials said some died when they tried to cross the poorly marked causeway, which is only around four metres wide, while the tide was too high. "We normally allow the people to come at 6:30 am but they would not listen to us and started trying to walk across too early," local official Nai Sahai Eain told AFP. More faithful were drowned as they got jostled by the crowd into the sea. Ko Kyaw Thu, an emergency responder from Thanbyuzayat, told AFP that 15 bodies had been taken to hospital and three people were still missing. Local resident Nai Wona told AFP the causeway was not marked out clearly enough, making it hard to navigate. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 15 dead in Myanmar pagoda drowning

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid on Sunday, said that he had commissioned a review to ascertain whether Oximeters, used to check blood oxygen levels had an 'inherent bias' as per a research. The research, he said, had indicated that oximeters were less effective on people with darker skin.

He made the announcement in his writeup in Sunday Times.

"One of the founding principles of our NHS is equality, and the possibility that a bias -- even an inadvertent one -- could lead to a poorer health outcome is totally unacceptable," he wrote, referring to Britain's National Health Service.

"We urgently need to know more about the bias in these devices, and what impact it is having on the front line.

"So I have commissioned an independent review, looking at whether systematic bias exists within current devices, and if so, how we can address it."

Javid, the son of Pakistani immigrants and the first person from an ethnic minority to hold the role of UK health secretary, said it would assess all medical devices, and other common biases aside from racial bias, such as gender.

He noted his interest in focusing on this issue came in part from seeing health disparities during the height of the coronavirus crisis last winter.

Then, black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups made up 28 percent of critical-care admissions in England -- about double their representation in the population as a whole.

On international collaboration to tackle the issue, Javid said he had already discussed it with Becerra.

(With inputs from agencies)

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid on Sunday, said that he had commissioned a review to ascertain whether Oximeters, used to check blood oxygen levels had an 'inherent bias' as per a research.

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid on Sunday, said that he had commissioned a review to ascertain whether Oximeters, used to check blood oxygen levels had an 'inherent bias' as per a research. The research, he said, had indicated that oximeters were less effective on people with darker skin. He made the announcement in his writeup in Sunday Times. "One of the founding principles of our NHS is equality, and the possibility that a bias -- even an inadvertent one -- could lead to a poorer health outcome is totally unacceptable," he wrote, referring to Britain's National Health Service. "We urgently need to know more about the bias in these devices, and what impact it is having on the front line. "So I have commissioned an independent review, looking at whether systematic bias exists within current devices, and if so, how we can address it." Javid, the son of Pakistani immigrants and the first person from an ethnic minority to hold the role of UK health secretary, said it would assess all medical devices, and other common biases aside from racial bias, such as gender. He noted his interest in focusing on this issue came in part from seeing health disparities during the height of the coronavirus crisis last winter. Then, black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups made up 28 percent of critical-care admissions in England -- about double their representation in the population as a whole. On international collaboration to tackle the issue, Javid said he had already discussed it with Becerra. (With inputs from agencies)

Oximeters reportedly less accurate on dark skin, UK launches review

The national capital reported 29 fresh COVID-19 cases and no fatalities for the sixth consecutive day, the Delhi Health bulletin said on Sunday.&nbsp;

With this, the total cases of this virus mounted to 14,40,666 including 309 active cases.The total recoveries rose to 14,15,262 of which 45 are new discharges.Of the 49,139 tests conducted in the last 24 hours to detect the presence of the virus, a positivity rate of 0.06 per cent was observed. Meanwhile, the total fatalities in the capital city stood at 25,095 with a case fatality rate of 1.74 per cent.&nbsp;

On November 15, Delhi reported on COVID-19 fatality. As far as the COVID-19 vaccination status is concerned, 1,01,782 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in the last 24 hours. The cumulative beneficiaries vaccinated so far are at 2,18,21,215.

The national capital reported 29 fresh COVID-19 cases and no fatalities for the sixth consecutive day, the Delhi Health bulletin said on Sunday. With this, the total cases of this virus mounted to 14,40,666 including 309 active cases.

The national capital reported 29 fresh COVID-19 cases and no fatalities for the sixth consecutive day, the Delhi Health bulletin said on Sunday. With this, the total cases of this virus mounted to 14,40,666 including 309 active cases.The total recoveries rose to 14,15,262 of which 45 are new discharges.Of the 49,139 tests conducted in the last 24 hours to detect the presence of the virus, a positivity rate of 0.06 per cent was observed. Meanwhile, the total fatalities in the capital city stood at 25,095 with a case fatality rate of 1.74 per cent. On November 15, Delhi reported on COVID-19 fatality. As far as the COVID-19 vaccination status is concerned, 1,01,782 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in the last 24 hours. The cumulative beneficiaries vaccinated so far are at 2,18,21,215.

COVID-19: Delhi reports 29 fresh cases, no death for sixth consecutive day

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to meet European Council President Charles Michel on November 29 to discuss closer ties in the Indo-Pacific, reported Kyodo News citing government sources. As per the report, Kishida and Michel are expected to raise importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan strait and also increasing Chinese assertiveness in East and South China.

The European Union is already strengthening its commitment to Indo-Pacific region.

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The meet between Michel and Kishida will take place in Japan. This will be Michel's first visit to Japan since he took office in December 2019. His Japan visit is taking place after the EU released its new Indo-Pacific strategy in September that includes bolstering relations with Taiwan amid repeated intrusions of Chinese military planes into the self-governed island`s air defense identification zone, said the Japanese news outlet.

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Earlier this month, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen held talks with a European Parliament delegation during their historic first visit to the democratic island. Taiwan is a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. Despite being governed separately for more than seven decades, Beijing claims sovereignty over Taiwan. China has also threatened that "Taiwan`s independence" means war. On June 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to complete reunification with self-ruled Taiwan and vowed to smash any attempts at formal independence for the island. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to meet European Council President Charles Michel on November 29 to discuss closer ties in the Indo-Pacific, reported Kyodo News citing government sources.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to meet European Council President Charles Michel on November 29 to discuss closer ties in the Indo-Pacific, reported Kyodo News citing government sources. As per the report, Kishida and Michel are expected to raise importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan strait and also increasing Chinese assertiveness in East and South China. The European Union is already strengthening its commitment to Indo-Pacific region. Also Read | Japan announces $490 billion stimulus package to tackle Covid knockdown The meet between Michel and Kishida will take place in Japan. This will be Michel's first visit to Japan since he took office in December 2019. His Japan visit is taking place after the EU released its new Indo-Pacific strategy in September that includes bolstering relations with Taiwan amid repeated intrusions of Chinese military planes into the self-governed island`s air defense identification zone, said the Japanese news outlet. Also Read | After Taiwan opens de-facto embassy, China downgrades diplomatic relations with Lithuania Earlier this month, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen held talks with a European Parliament delegation during their historic first visit to the democratic island. Taiwan is a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. Despite being governed separately for more than seven decades, Beijing claims sovereignty over Taiwan. China has also threatened that "Taiwan`s independence" means war. On June 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to complete reunification with self-ruled Taiwan and vowed to smash any attempts at formal independence for the island. (With inputs from agencies)

Amid Chinese assertiveness, Japan PM to meet EU Council chief to discuss Indo-Pacific region

A kidnapped Afghan doctor was killed by his abductors in spite of payment of ransom for his release. Mohamed Nader Alemi, the doctor, was kidnapped two months ago in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif.

The doctor's son was quoted in media reports as saying that his family had paid USD 350,000 for his father's release. The kidnappers initially demanded an amount more than twice what was given but settled after a negotiation.

However, in spite of the payment, the kidnappers killed Alemi and left his body in the street. The kidnappers then called the family and told location of the body. Alemi's son said that his father was badly tortured and there were signs of harm on his body.

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Mohamed Nader Alemi was a psychiatrist who worked for government's provincial hospital in Mazar-e-Sharif. he also owned a private clinic. It was said to be the city's first private psychiatric clinic.

Taliban's interior ministry spokesman, Saeed Khosty said that Taliban forces have arrested eight suspected kidnappers who were involved in abductions of three people including Alemi. He said that Islamic Emirate was committed to find the killers. &nbsp;

The police were searching for two associates of the eight arrested men. It is believed that these two people who have killed the doctor.&nbsp;

A kidnapped Afghan doctor was killed by his abductors in spite of payment of ransom for his release. Mohamed Nader Alemi, the doctor, was kidnapped two months ago in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif.

A kidnapped Afghan doctor was killed by his abductors in spite of payment of ransom for his release. Mohamed Nader Alemi, the doctor, was kidnapped two months ago in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif. The doctor's son was quoted in media reports as saying that his family had paid USD 350,000 for his father's release. The kidnappers initially demanded an amount more than twice what was given but settled after a negotiation. However, in spite of the payment, the kidnappers killed Alemi and left his body in the street. The kidnappers then called the family and told location of the body. Alemi's son said that his father was badly tortured and there were signs of harm on his body. Also Read | Afghanistan: Taliban begin paying salary to government workers Mohamed Nader Alemi was a psychiatrist who worked for government's provincial hospital in Mazar-e-Sharif. he also owned a private clinic. It was said to be the city's first private psychiatric clinic. Taliban's interior ministry spokesman, Saeed Khosty said that Taliban forces have arrested eight suspected kidnappers who were involved in abductions of three people including Alemi. He said that Islamic Emirate was committed to find the killers. The police were searching for two associates of the eight arrested men. It is believed that these two people who have killed the doctor.

Afghanistan: Prominent doctor kidnapped, killed in spite of ransom payment

An accidental discharge from a gun with a passenger created chaos at Atlanta airport on Sunday (November 20) with scared passengers even running on tarmac.

Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the 1:30 p.m (1830GMT) firearm discharge in the security screening area at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said in a statement.

As per aviation analytics provider Official Airline Gude (OAG), Hartsfield-Jackson was the world's busiest airport in 2021.

Videos taken from the airport showed the ensuing situation as passengers had to wait for many hours in huge ticketing and security lines.

The incident took place when huge crowds of travellers were expected to be travelling in the Thanksgiving holiday season. pre-pandemic size crowds were expected at security checkpoints.

Person whose gun went off fled from the scene. Police and other authorities are searching for the person.

An accidental discharge from a gun with a passenger created chaos at Atlanta airport on Sunday (November 20) with scared passengers even running on tarmac. Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the 1:30 p.

An accidental discharge from a gun with a passenger created chaos at Atlanta airport on Sunday (November 20) with scared passengers even running on tarmac. Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the 1:30 p.m (1830GMT) firearm discharge in the security screening area at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said in a statement. As per aviation analytics provider Official Airline Gude (OAG), Hartsfield-Jackson was the world's busiest airport in 2021. Videos taken from the airport showed the ensuing situation as passengers had to wait for many hours in huge ticketing and security lines. The incident took place when huge crowds of travellers were expected to be travelling in the Thanksgiving holiday season. pre-pandemic size crowds were expected at security checkpoints. Person whose gun went off fled from the scene. Police and other authorities are searching for the person.

Accidental discharge of gun creates chaos at Atlanta airport

Taliban said on Saturday that they had begun paying government employees who had not received paycheck since Taliban's rise to power.

Most government employees are yet to return to work. Many were not paid for months even before the Taliban captured power.

"We are going to start paying salaries from today. We will pay three months' salaries," Ahmad Wali Haqmal, spokesman for the finance ministry said at a press conference.

He said that salaries will be paid for period after August 23. Some government employees will be paid even for the month before the Taliban took power.&nbsp;

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The payment will be made through the country's banking system which Haqmal said had not been "paralysed" since the fall of the previous government.

"It just needs time to operate normally," he said.

The government employees will still be unable to access their full salaries.

Since August, Afghanistan's banking sector has collapsed, and those with money in the bank have struggled to access their funds as branches curtailed withdrawals to $200 to $400 a week.

The financial crunch was aggravated after Washington froze about $10 billion of assets held in its reserve for&nbsp; 
Kabul and deteriorated further after the World Bank and International Monetary Fund halted Afghanistan's access to funding.

Foreign donors led by the United States provided more than 75 percent of the public expenditure under Afghanistan's previous 20-year Washington-backed government.

The rapidly worsening situation has forced Afghans to sell their household goods to raise money for food and other essentials with the local currency crashing and prices skyrocketing.

Meraj Mohammad Meraj, the spokesman for the government's revenue department, said the authorities were in a position to pay salaries after earning revenues of 26 billion Afghanis (around $277 million) in the past two and half months.

"Only 20 to 25 percent of the economy was operational... Not all sectors are currently operational," Meraj said at the press conference.

(With inputs from agencies)

Taliban said on Saturday that they had begun paying government employees who had not received paycheck since Taliban's rise to power. Most government employees are yet to return to work.

Taliban said on Saturday that they had begun paying government employees who had not received paycheck since Taliban's rise to power. Most government employees are yet to return to work. Many were not paid for months even before the Taliban captured power. "We are going to start paying salaries from today. We will pay three months' salaries," Ahmad Wali Haqmal, spokesman for the finance ministry said at a press conference. He said that salaries will be paid for period after August 23. Some government employees will be paid even for the month before the Taliban took power. Also Read | Extremism in Pak not rooted in madrasas, but schools, colleges, says Minister The payment will be made through the country's banking system which Haqmal said had not been "paralysed" since the fall of the previous government. "It just needs time to operate normally," he said. The government employees will still be unable to access their full salaries. Since August, Afghanistan's banking sector has collapsed, and those with money in the bank have struggled to access their funds as branches curtailed withdrawals to $200 to $400 a week. The financial crunch was aggravated after Washington froze about $10 billion of assets held in its reserve for Kabul and deteriorated further after the World Bank and International Monetary Fund halted Afghanistan's access to funding. Foreign donors led by the United States provided more than 75 percent of the public expenditure under Afghanistan's previous 20-year Washington-backed government. The rapidly worsening situation has forced Afghans to sell their household goods to raise money for food and other essentials with the local currency crashing and prices skyrocketing. Meraj Mohammad Meraj, the spokesman for the government's revenue department, said the authorities were in a position to pay salaries after earning revenues of 26 billion Afghanis (around $277 million) in the past two and half months. "Only 20 to 25 percent of the economy was operational... Not all sectors are currently operational," Meraj said at the press conference. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan: Taliban begin paying salary to government workers

Sun is hot, really hot. The surface of the sun is burning at more than 5000 degrees Celsius. At the core, it is even hotter. But group of Indian astronomers have now found stars that are hotter than the Sun.

These stars, eight in all, belong to a rare class called 'MRPs' or Main-sequence Radio Pulse emitters. The Pune-based astronomers have discovered the stars by using Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) located near Pune.

The group of scientists, led by astronomers from the Pune-based National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), discovered the rare class of radio stars that are hotter than the Sun with unusually strong magnetic fields and much stronger stellar wind, it said. In a press release, the NCRA said the team had also discovered three more such stars in the past using the GMRT. Thus, of the total 15 MRPs known so far, 11 were discovered with the GMRT, of which eight were discovered in 2021 alone, thanks to the wide bandwidth and high sensitivity of the upgraded GMRT, the release said. "These discoveries are the fruits of an ongoing survey with the GMRT, which was launched specifically for the purpose of solving the mystery of MRPs," it said.&nbsp;

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The success of the GMRT programme has revolutionised the notion about this class of stars, and has opened up a new window to study their exotic magnetospheres, the NCRA said.&nbsp;

The MRPs are stars hotter than the Sun with unusually strong magnetic fields, and much stronger stellar wind. Due to this, they emit bright radio pulses like a lighthouse, the research outfit said. Though the first MRP was discovered in 2000, it was only due to the high sensitivity of the upgraded GMRT (uGMRT) that the number of such stars known have increased multiple times in recent years, with 11 of the 15 discovered using the high-tech telescope, the NCRA said.&nbsp;

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The success of the survey with the uGMRT suggest that the current notion that MRPs are rare objects may not be correct. Rather, they are probably more common, but are difficult to detect, it said. This is due to the fact that the radio pulses are visible only at certain times, and the phenomenon is mostly observable at low radio frequencies, the release said.&nbsp;

"This is the frequency range where the uGMRT stands out as the most sensitive telescope in the world. The high sensitivity of the uGMRT and its ability to make high resolution images were instrumental in enabling the recovery of the pulsed signal from the different types of radiation coming from the sky.&nbsp;

"This, combined with a strategic observation campaign, allowed the astronomers to overcome the difficulties, and reveal the true nature of these objects," the release said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sun is hot, really hot. The surface of the sun is burning at more than 5000 degrees Celsius. At the core, it is even hotter. But group of Indian astronomers have now found stars that are hotter than the Sun.

Sun is hot, really hot. The surface of the sun is burning at more than 5000 degrees Celsius. At the core, it is even hotter. But group of Indian astronomers have now found stars that are hotter than the Sun. These stars, eight in all, belong to a rare class called 'MRPs' or Main-sequence Radio Pulse emitters. The Pune-based astronomers have discovered the stars by using Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) located near Pune. The group of scientists, led by astronomers from the Pune-based National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), discovered the rare class of radio stars that are hotter than the Sun with unusually strong magnetic fields and much stronger stellar wind, it said. In a press release, the NCRA said the team had also discovered three more such stars in the past using the GMRT. Thus, of the total 15 MRPs known so far, 11 were discovered with the GMRT, of which eight were discovered in 2021 alone, thanks to the wide bandwidth and high sensitivity of the upgraded GMRT, the release said. "These discoveries are the fruits of an ongoing survey with the GMRT, which was launched specifically for the purpose of solving the mystery of MRPs," it said. Also Read | NASA shares Perseverance rover's breathtaking recording of Ingenuity flight on Mars The success of the GMRT programme has revolutionised the notion about this class of stars, and has opened up a new window to study their exotic magnetospheres, the NCRA said. The MRPs are stars hotter than the Sun with unusually strong magnetic fields, and much stronger stellar wind. Due to this, they emit bright radio pulses like a lighthouse, the research outfit said. Though the first MRP was discovered in 2000, it was only due to the high sensitivity of the upgraded GMRT (uGMRT) that the number of such stars known have increased multiple times in recent years, with 11 of the 15 discovered using the high-tech telescope, the NCRA said. Also Read | NASA says International Space Station is still at risk from debris of Russian weapons test The success of the survey with the uGMRT suggest that the current notion that MRPs are rare objects may not be correct. Rather, they are probably more common, but are difficult to detect, it said. This is due to the fact that the radio pulses are visible only at certain times, and the phenomenon is mostly observable at low radio frequencies, the release said. "This is the frequency range where the uGMRT stands out as the most sensitive telescope in the world. The high sensitivity of the uGMRT and its ability to make high resolution images were instrumental in enabling the recovery of the pulsed signal from the different types of radiation coming from the sky. "This, combined with a strategic observation campaign, allowed the astronomers to overcome the difficulties, and reveal the true nature of these objects," the release said. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian astronomers discover stars hotter than Sun

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