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In&nbsp;new evidence in the Kolkata rape and murder of a trainee female doctor, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Wednesday (Oct 9) has listed 11 pieces of evidence in its charge sheet against accused Sanjay Roy.&nbsp;

The agency mentioned in the document that Roy raped and murdered the woman doctor while she was resting in the college's seminar hall.&nbsp;

CBI also ruled out the possibility of gang rape in the case. The agency, moreover, found Sanjay Roy's DNA on the body of the victim. They also found his hair on the crime scene. There were injuries on the man's body and blood stains of the victim on his clothes.&nbsp;

The female doctor, who was working at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal's Kolkata, was brutally raped and murdered in the hospital's seminar room on August 9.

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On the next day, Sanjay Roy was arrested. The woman was throttled and smothered by Sanjay Roy, it said.

Meanwhile, according to the document, the CCTV footage and his mobile phone's location verified his presence at the crime scene.&nbsp;

The agency's charge sheet mentioned that Roy sustained "blunt force injuries consistent with the marks of resistance/struggle by the victim".

"His (Roy's) presence in RG Kar Medical College &amp; Hospital and also at the third floor of the emergency building where SoC (scene of the crime) lies, during the intervening night of August 8 and 9 is proved by way of CCTV footage. His presence is proved by way of the location of his mobile phone as per CDR," the CBI charge sheet stated.

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Earlier on August 12, the Kolkata Police recovered blood stains on Roy's clothes and footwear.&nbsp;

"(There were) presence of his DNA on the reference DNA/questioned DNA detected from the dead body of the 'V' (victim) during autopsy...the presence of blood stains of 'V' on his jeans and footwear which were recovered by the local police on August 12 in pursuance of his disclosure statement. The short hair found from the SoC has matched with accused Sanjay Roy," the charge sheet added.

CBI in its charge sheet said that there were clear signs of sexual assault on the woman's body.

"The injuries related to the hymen, which were fresh in origin, clearly indicated that the victim had suffered forceful penetrative sexual assault. It is further corroborated with the report of a swab taken from (the) area around both nipples showing the presence of saliva belonging to Sanjay Roy as confirmed by DNA," the charge sheet added.

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. In new evidence in the Kolkata rape and murder of a trainee female doctor, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Wednesday (Oct 9) has listed 11 pieces of evidence in its charge sheet against accused Sanjay Roy.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. In new evidence in the Kolkata rape and murder of a trainee female doctor, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Wednesday (Oct 9) has listed 11 pieces of evidence in its charge sheet against accused Sanjay Roy. The agency mentioned in the document that Roy raped and murdered the woman doctor while she was resting in the college's seminar hall. CBI also ruled out the possibility of gang rape in the case. The agency, moreover, found Sanjay Roy's DNA on the body of the victim. They also found his hair on the crime scene. There were injuries on the man's body and blood stains of the victim on his clothes. The female doctor, who was working at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal's Kolkata, was brutally raped and murdered in the hospital's seminar room on August 9. Also read: Indian doctors call nationwide hunger strike to protest rape, murder of Kolkata trainee doctor On the next day, Sanjay Roy was arrested. The woman was throttled and smothered by Sanjay Roy, it said. Meanwhile, according to the document, the CCTV footage and his mobile phone's location verified his presence at the crime scene. The agency's charge sheet mentioned that Roy sustained "blunt force injuries consistent with the marks of resistance/struggle by the victim". "His (Roy's) presence in RG Kar Medical College & Hospital and also at the third floor of the emergency building where SoC (scene of the crime) lies, during the intervening night of August 8 and 9 is proved by way of CCTV footage. His presence is proved by way of the location of his mobile phone as per CDR," the CBI charge sheet stated. Watch | Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: CBI Files Chargesheet, Sanjoy Roy Sole Accused × Earlier on August 12, the Kolkata Police recovered blood stains on Roy's clothes and footwear. "(There were) presence of his DNA on the reference DNA/questioned DNA detected from the dead body of the 'V' (victim) during autopsy...the presence of blood stains of 'V' on his jeans and footwear which were recovered by the local police on August 12 in pursuance of his disclosure statement. The short hair found from the SoC has matched with accused Sanjay Roy," the charge sheet added. CBI in its charge sheet said that there were clear signs of sexual assault on the woman's body. "The injuries related to the hymen, which were fresh in origin, clearly indicated that the victim had suffered forceful penetrative sexual assault. It is further corroborated with the report of a swab taken from (the) area around both nipples showing the presence of saliva belonging to Sanjay Roy as confirmed by DNA," the charge sheet added. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: CBI lists DNA evidence against Sanjay Roy, blood stains of victim on his clothes

An assailant stabbed six people in four different locations in Israel's Hadera and fled on a moped. In the incident, all the people were wounded, with some of them in critical condition.&nbsp;

The Israeli police alleged that the Hadera stabbing was a "terror attack".&nbsp;

According to the security sources, the accused was identified as Ahmad Jabareen, 36, an Israeli citizen from the nearby Arab city of Umm al-Fahm.&nbsp;

The police said the suspect has been located and “neutralized,” without elaborating.

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They say he stabbed people in four different locations and fled on a moped. He was reportedly on a motorcycle when he stabbed passersby and fled.&nbsp;

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center stated that six people have been injured and brought for treatment, including two in critical condition, three in serious condition, and one in moderate condition.&nbsp;

New police chief Daniel Levy implied that the Israeli police are currently unable to adequately prevent terror attacks, the Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;

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“I want to stress that the Israel Police, these days, as you understand, is stretched to the limit,” he said. “My heart is with the injured, but it seems like this is what we’ll have to face in this period and we need to be strong.”

The attack comes as tensions in West Asia have heightened. Last week, seven people were killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv. The shooting attack happened just before Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel.&nbsp;

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An assailant stabbed six people in four different locations in Israel's Hadera and fled on a moped. In the incident, all the people were wounded, with some of them in critical condition.

An assailant stabbed six people in four different locations in Israel's Hadera and fled on a moped. In the incident, all the people were wounded, with some of them in critical condition. The Israeli police alleged that the Hadera stabbing was a "terror attack". According to the security sources, the accused was identified as Ahmad Jabareen, 36, an Israeli citizen from the nearby Arab city of Umm al-Fahm. The police said the suspect has been located and “neutralized,” without elaborating. Also read: Israel: Woman killed, 10 wounded in terror attack at Beersheba central bus station; attacker shot dead They say he stabbed people in four different locations and fled on a moped. He was reportedly on a motorcycle when he stabbed passersby and fled. Hillel Yaffe Medical Center stated that six people have been injured and brought for treatment, including two in critical condition, three in serious condition, and one in moderate condition. New police chief Daniel Levy implied that the Israeli police are currently unable to adequately prevent terror attacks, the Times of Israel reported. Watch | Israel-Gaza War: Yahya Sinwar Has Reportedly Reestalished Contacts With Qatar | WION Originals × “I want to stress that the Israel Police, these days, as you understand, is stretched to the limit,” he said. “My heart is with the injured, but it seems like this is what we’ll have to face in this period and we need to be strong.” The attack comes as tensions in West Asia have heightened. Last week, seven people were killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv. The shooting attack happened just before Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Stabbing in Israel's Hadera: 6 stabbed, two critically wounded; police alleged 'terror attack'

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a majority in Assembly elections in the Indian state of Haryana, two independent&nbsp;Members of the Legislative Assembly&nbsp;(MLAs), joined the saffron outfit&nbsp;on&nbsp;Wednesday (Oct 9) in a big boost for the ruling party.&nbsp;

Devender Kadyan and Rajesh Joon joined the BJP at Union Minister and Haryana in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan's house in the presence of state BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli. Kadyan had won from Ganaur as an Independent, while Joon defeated his BJP rival to secure victory in Bahadurgarh.

Joon defeated BJP's Dinesh Kaushik by a margin of 41,999 votes,&nbsp;while&nbsp;Devender Kadyan defeated Congress’&nbsp;Kuldip Sharma by 35,209 votes from Ganaur.

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Moreover, India's richest woman, Savitri Jindal, who joined the BJP in March, but contested as an Independent on not getting a ticket, is also likely to extend support to BJP, according to NDTV.&nbsp;

Jindal defeated Ram Niwas Rara of Congress by 18,941 votes in Hisar.&nbsp;

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The BJP had a historic hattrick win in the Haryana elections on Tuesday (Oct 8).&nbsp;

Media sources citing sources said Haryana&nbsp;Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini would return for a second stint in the top post for leading the BJP to victory in the elections.

BJP not only won the majority on its own in Haryana, but it also managed to better its seats tally from the last two elections. The saffron party finished with 48 seats in the 90-member seat assembly but took it to 50 as two independent MLAs also joined the party on Wednesday.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a majority in Assembly elections in the Indian state of Haryana, two independent Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), joined the saffron outfit on Wednesday (Oct 9) in a big boost for the ruling party.

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a majority in Assembly elections in the Indian state of Haryana, two independent Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), joined the saffron outfit on Wednesday (Oct 9) in a big boost for the ruling party. Devender Kadyan and Rajesh Joon joined the BJP at Union Minister and Haryana in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan's house in the presence of state BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli. Kadyan had won from Ganaur as an Independent, while Joon defeated his BJP rival to secure victory in Bahadurgarh. Joon defeated BJP's Dinesh Kaushik by a margin of 41,999 votes, while Devender Kadyan defeated Congress’ Kuldip Sharma by 35,209 votes from Ganaur. Also read: 'They spread lies': PM Modi goes for jugular against Congress, a day after Haryana win Moreover, India's richest woman, Savitri Jindal, who joined the BJP in March, but contested as an Independent on not getting a ticket, is also likely to extend support to BJP, according to NDTV. Jindal defeated Ram Niwas Rara of Congress by 18,941 votes in Hisar. Watch | Haryana Elections: BJP Delivers Shocker To Congress In Haryana Assembly Polls × The BJP had a historic hattrick win in the Haryana elections on Tuesday (Oct 8). Media sources citing sources said Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini would return for a second stint in the top post for leading the BJP to victory in the elections. BJP not only won the majority on its own in Haryana, but it also managed to better its seats tally from the last two elections. The saffron party finished with 48 seats in the 90-member seat assembly but took it to 50 as two independent MLAs also joined the party on Wednesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Two independent MLAs join BJP after party's big win in Haryana elections

A group of unidentified men in the Indian capital, Delhi's&nbsp;Vikaspuri allegedly threw some corrosive substance on a Syrian refugee and his 11-month-old son.&nbsp;

The father and son are currently receiving treatment at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital.&nbsp;

An FIR about&nbsp;the case was registered&nbsp;on Monday&nbsp;after they received the treatment at the hospital.&nbsp;

The alleged incident took place on September 30 in West Delhi's Vikaspuri. Rafat, his wife Marisa, 26, and their 11-month-old son have been living on the road, outside the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).&nbsp;

Rafat contacted the UNHCR after he lost his job at the call centre. “However, the official denied us all help and we had no choice but to live on the road,” he said.

The locals, however, used to oppose their stay there.&nbsp;

"But the locals had problems with us staying there and kept mistreating us," he said.&nbsp;

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Rafat described the incident to The Times of India, saying that he saw the perpetrators from afar and they&nbsp;were holding a can and he sensed danger.&nbsp;

“I tried to run away but couldn’t get too far away before they threw something on me and my son. My skin started to burn and I sensed a chemical smell on me,” he said.&nbsp;

The Syrian national said that he begged many auto rickshaws to take him and his son to the hospital. However, nobody came to help.&nbsp;

Later, a man helped him and dropped him at the hospital on a motorcycle, according to the newspaper.&nbsp;

Rafat’s wife Marisa said, “When I reached the hospital, my son had burn injuries on his face, especially the eyes, neck and chest. I thought I would lose him. How can someone do this to a baby? Do they not have children?”

Rafat then explained that he came to India to study in 2015 and while studying in a Bengaluru college, he met Marisa and fell in love with her. "We fell in love and got married. However, our families did not approve of our relationship and cut us off," he said.&nbsp;

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He continued that both of them dropped out of college and took odd jobs, hoping to start a new life for themselves.&nbsp;

"Soon the war started in Syria and so, I could not think of taking my family back to Syria," the Syrian national said, adding, "We moved to Delhi almost two years ago and started doing odd jobs. But recently, the financial burden became too much, and so we reached out to the commission."

After getting to know about the attack, Rafat was contacted by the Brave Souls Foundation, which works for acid attack survivors. The NGO also assisted Rafat and his family with legal aid.&nbsp;

Talking about the civic rights of the family, advocate Ali Zia Kabir of the NGO said, "The law should not, and does not, differentiate between a refugee and a citizen when they are victims of an acid attack. Both are equally entitled to protection, justice, treatment, and compensation."

Shaheen, the founder of the NGO, added, "This is a highly shocking incident in which an acidic substance was thrown on a man and an infant. It seems it is still so easy for people to procure acid in the capital. Availability of corrosive substances can so easily ruin the lives of people."

(With inputs from agencies)

A group of unidentified men in the Indian capital, Delhi's Vikaspuri allegedly threw some corrosive substance on a Syrian refugee and his 11-month-old son. The father and son are currently receiving treatment at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital.

A group of unidentified men in the Indian capital, Delhi's Vikaspuri allegedly threw some corrosive substance on a Syrian refugee and his 11-month-old son. The father and son are currently receiving treatment at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital. An FIR about the case was registered on Monday after they received the treatment at the hospital. The alleged incident took place on September 30 in West Delhi's Vikaspuri. Rafat, his wife Marisa, 26, and their 11-month-old son have been living on the road, outside the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Rafat contacted the UNHCR after he lost his job at the call centre. “However, the official denied us all help and we had no choice but to live on the road,” he said. The locals, however, used to oppose their stay there. "But the locals had problems with us staying there and kept mistreating us," he said. Also read: US airstrikes in Syria eliminate 37 militants including top ISIS, Al Qaeda affiliate leaders Rafat described the incident to The Times of India, saying that he saw the perpetrators from afar and they were holding a can and he sensed danger. “I tried to run away but couldn’t get too far away before they threw something on me and my son. My skin started to burn and I sensed a chemical smell on me,” he said. The Syrian national said that he begged many auto rickshaws to take him and his son to the hospital. However, nobody came to help. Later, a man helped him and dropped him at the hospital on a motorcycle, according to the newspaper. Rafat’s wife Marisa said, “When I reached the hospital, my son had burn injuries on his face, especially the eyes, neck and chest. I thought I would lose him. How can someone do this to a baby? Do they not have children?” Rafat then explained that he came to India to study in 2015 and while studying in a Bengaluru college, he met Marisa and fell in love with her. "We fell in love and got married. However, our families did not approve of our relationship and cut us off," he said. Watch | Israel’s hidden war: Iranian facility attacked in Syria × He continued that both of them dropped out of college and took odd jobs, hoping to start a new life for themselves. "Soon the war started in Syria and so, I could not think of taking my family back to Syria," the Syrian national said, adding, "We moved to Delhi almost two years ago and started doing odd jobs. But recently, the financial burden became too much, and so we reached out to the commission." After getting to know about the attack, Rafat was contacted by the Brave Souls Foundation, which works for acid attack survivors. The NGO also assisted Rafat and his family with legal aid. Talking about the civic rights of the family, advocate Ali Zia Kabir of the NGO said, "The law should not, and does not, differentiate between a refugee and a citizen when they are victims of an acid attack. Both are equally entitled to protection, justice, treatment, and compensation." Shaheen, the founder of the NGO, added, "This is a highly shocking incident in which an acidic substance was thrown on a man and an infant. It seems it is still so easy for people to procure acid in the capital. Availability of corrosive substances can so easily ruin the lives of people." (With inputs from agencies)

Syrian refugee, his 11-month-old son attacked with acid outside Delhi's UNHC office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday (Oct 8) that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'.

Netanyahu said that Israel has taken out terrorists, including former Hezbollah chief Nasrallah and his successors.&nbsp;

"We’ve degraded Hezbollah’s capabilities. We took out thousands of terrorists, including Nasrallah himself and Nasrallah’s replacement, and the replacement of the replacement," Netanyahu said.

However, it was not immediately clear whom Netanyahu meant by the “replacement of the replacement”.

Earlier in the evening, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Hezbollah's potential next leader, Hashem Safieddine, was likely killed in last week’s strike in Lebanon's capital, Beirut.&nbsp;

The statement came&nbsp;days after the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said that they had lost contact with Nasrallah's potential successor, Safieddine, from Friday.&nbsp;

"Hezbollah is an organization without a leader, Nasrallah was eliminated, and his replacement was probably also eliminated. This has a dramatic effect on everything that happens. There is no one to make decisions, no one to act," Gallant stressed during a visit to the IDF Northern Command.&nbsp;

He further said that Hezbollah’s firepower capabilities have also taken a heavy blow.

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Gallant said, “The actions we are taking are being observed all over the Middle East. When the smoke in Lebanon clears, they will realize in Iran that they have lost their most valuable asset, which is Hezbollah."&nbsp;

"Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early Friday, a high-level source from the Lebanon-based group told AFP on Saturday, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.&nbsp;

"We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with him," the source added.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Nasrallah's Likely Successor Safieddine Still 'Unreachable'

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According to one of the sources, Safieddine, who was reportedly supposed to take over the Lebanon-based militant group after the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, was "unreachable" since the Israeli strike on Friday (Oct 4), which targeted an underground bunker in Beirut.&nbsp;

On Friday morning, the Israeli military said that the airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.&nbsp;

Moreover, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that Israel reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine.

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday (Oct 8) that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday (Oct 8) that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'. Netanyahu said that Israel has taken out terrorists, including former Hezbollah chief Nasrallah and his successors. "We’ve degraded Hezbollah’s capabilities. We took out thousands of terrorists, including Nasrallah himself and Nasrallah’s replacement, and the replacement of the replacement," Netanyahu said. However, it was not immediately clear whom Netanyahu meant by the “replacement of the replacement”. Earlier in the evening, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Hezbollah's potential next leader, Hashem Safieddine, was likely killed in last week’s strike in Lebanon's capital, Beirut. The statement came days after the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said that they had lost contact with Nasrallah's potential successor, Safieddine, from Friday. "Hezbollah is an organization without a leader, Nasrallah was eliminated, and his replacement was probably also eliminated. This has a dramatic effect on everything that happens. There is no one to make decisions, no one to act," Gallant stressed during a visit to the IDF Northern Command. He further said that Hezbollah’s firepower capabilities have also taken a heavy blow. Also read: Contact 'lost' with Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's presumed successor Hashem Safieddine: Reports Gallant said, “The actions we are taking are being observed all over the Middle East. When the smoke in Lebanon clears, they will realize in Iran that they have lost their most valuable asset, which is Hezbollah." "Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early Friday, a high-level source from the Lebanon-based group told AFP on Saturday, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. "We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with him," the source added. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Nasrallah's Likely Successor Safieddine Still 'Unreachable' × According to one of the sources, Safieddine, who was reportedly supposed to take over the Lebanon-based militant group after the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, was "unreachable" since the Israeli strike on Friday (Oct 4), which targeted an underground bunker in Beirut. On Friday morning, the Israeli military said that the airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. Moreover, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that Israel reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Netanyahu says Nasrallah's successor Hashem Safieddine, his ‘replacement’ also killed

A group of 14 US states on Tuesday filed lawsuits accusing TikTok of ensnaring young users with addictive features, then harming their minds and violating their privacy.

The wave of local court lawsuits demanding corrective measures and financial penalties comes as the popular video-snippet-sharing app faces a ban in the United States if it remains owned by China-based ByteDance.

"Our investigation has revealed that TikTok cultivates social media addiction to boost corporate profits," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a news release issued jointly with officials from other states.

"TikTok intentionally targets children because they know kids do not yet have the defenses or capacity to create healthy boundaries around addictive content."

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Bonta contended that features such as beauty filters, endless scrolling, autoplay videos, and "likes" exploit youthful curiosity and lack of willpower to stop.

TikTok then hits young users with money-making ads, the lawsuits argue.

TikTok called the claims inaccurate and misleading.

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"We've endeavored to work with the Attorneys General for over two years, and it is incredibly disappointing they have taken this step rather than work with us on constructive solutions to industry-wide challenges," TikTok spokesman Michael Hughes said in response to an AFP inquiry.

Hughes cited what he said were TikTok safeguards that include booting users suspected of being younger than 13, default screen time limits, and privacy settings for minors using the app.

"Young people are struggling with their mental health because of addictive social media platforms like TikTok," said New York Attorney General Letitia James.

"TikTok claims that their platform is safe for young people, but that is far from true," she added.

TikTok is battling the US ban threat in a federal appeals court, arguing that it violates free speech rights.

A law poised to take effect early next year requires the app to divest from its Chinese ownership or be banned in the United States.

The US government alleges that TikTok allows Beijing to collect data and spy on users. It also says TikTok is a conduit to spread propaganda. China and the company strongly deny these claims.

TikTok has until January to find a buyer or face the ban, which would upend the social media business and rile many of the app's 170 million US users.

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A group of 14 US states on Tuesday filed lawsuits accusing TikTok of ensnaring young users with addictive features, then harming their minds and violating their privacy.

A group of 14 US states on Tuesday filed lawsuits accusing TikTok of ensnaring young users with addictive features, then harming their minds and violating their privacy. The wave of local court lawsuits demanding corrective measures and financial penalties comes as the popular video-snippet-sharing app faces a ban in the United States if it remains owned by China-based ByteDance. "Our investigation has revealed that TikTok cultivates social media addiction to boost corporate profits," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a news release issued jointly with officials from other states. "TikTok intentionally targets children because they know kids do not yet have the defenses or capacity to create healthy boundaries around addictive content." Also read: Turkish TikToker, who went viral for marrying herself, dies by suicide. Suicide note says 'I jumped off...' Bonta contended that features such as beauty filters, endless scrolling, autoplay videos, and "likes" exploit youthful curiosity and lack of willpower to stop. TikTok then hits young users with money-making ads, the lawsuits argue. TikTok called the claims inaccurate and misleading. Watch | US: Federal Trade Commission probes TikTok over child privacy concerns × "We've endeavored to work with the Attorneys General for over two years, and it is incredibly disappointing they have taken this step rather than work with us on constructive solutions to industry-wide challenges," TikTok spokesman Michael Hughes said in response to an AFP inquiry. Hughes cited what he said were TikTok safeguards that include booting users suspected of being younger than 13, default screen time limits, and privacy settings for minors using the app. "Young people are struggling with their mental health because of addictive social media platforms like TikTok," said New York Attorney General Letitia James. "TikTok claims that their platform is safe for young people, but that is far from true," she added. TikTok is battling the US ban threat in a federal appeals court, arguing that it violates free speech rights. A law poised to take effect early next year requires the app to divest from its Chinese ownership or be banned in the United States. The US government alleges that TikTok allows Beijing to collect data and spy on users. It also says TikTok is a conduit to spread propaganda. China and the company strongly deny these claims. TikTok has until January to find a buyer or face the ban, which would upend the social media business and rile many of the app's 170 million US users. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

TikTok sued by 14 US states over harming young users with addictive features

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday bagged a historic third consecutive win in Haryana assembly elections by securing 48 seats, while&nbsp;the Congress got only 37 seats, giving BJP a clear majority. In his victory speech at BJP headquarters,&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the people of Haryana have scripted history by blossoming lotus (BJP's symbol), adding that victory in Haryana is the result of the hard work of the party workers.&nbsp;

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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday bagged a historic third consecutive win in Haryana assembly elections by securing 48 seats, while the Congress got only 37 seats, giving BJP a clear majority.

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday bagged a historic third consecutive win in Haryana assembly elections by securing 48 seats, while the Congress got only 37 seats, giving BJP a clear majority. In his victory speech at BJP headquarters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the people of Haryana have scripted history by blossoming lotus (BJP's symbol), adding that victory in Haryana is the result of the hard work of the party workers. Meanwhile, as the tensions intensify between Israel and Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Hezbollah's potential next leader, Hashem Safieddine, was likely killed in last week’s strike in Beirut. Click on the headlines to read more 'Lotus bloomed in Haryana...'; PM Modi after BJP clinches third term in Haryana elections After securing a historic win in Haryana's elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Oct 8) said the people of Haryana have scripted history by blossoming lotus (BJP's symbol), adding that victory in Haryana is the result of the hard work of the party workers. Hezbollah's potential next leader Hashem Safieddine likely killed, says Israel defence minister Gallant Hezbollah's potential next leader, Hashem Safieddine, was likely killed in last week’s strike in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Tuesday (Oct 8), The Times of Israel reported. Kamala Harris refuses to call Netanyahu 'close ally' during 60 minutes interview Democratic presidential nominee and United States Vice President Kamala Harris refused to call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a close ally during an interview with American broadcaster CBS, covering wide-ranging issues, aired on Monday (Oct 7). North Korea's Kim calls Putin 'closest comrade', terms relations between two countries 'eternal' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a birthday congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 72 on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling him "closest comrade". West Asia crisis: Hezbollah’s HQ commander Suhail Hussein killed in Beirut strikes, claims IDF The Israeli Army said Tuesday (Oct 8) it killed another senior Hezbollah commander in strikes on Beirut, the Lebanese capital. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it took out the commander of Hezbollah’s headquarters, Suhail Hussein Husseini. Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 for their work on foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks. Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan claims his name helped Vinesh Phogat win in Haryana Assembly polls Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh has claimed that it was his name that helped wrestler Vinesh Phogat win the Julana seat in the Haryana Assembly election. Bangladesh government announces additional holidays for Durga Puja The Bangladesh government has announced the addition of holidays for Durga Puja celebrations in the country, Abul Kalam Azad, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus told ANI. PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: WATCH | Aamer Jamal takes sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Ollie Pope Pakistan pacer Aamer Jamal took a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss England skipper Ollie Pope on second day of the first Test in Multan on Tuesday (Oct 8). Pope had come to open the innings with Zak Crawley after regular opener Ben Duckett suffered a blow to his hand while taking a catch to dismiss the last wicket of Pakistan's first innings. Billie Eilish pledges to never talk about her sexuality or dating life due to THIS reason Grammy winner Billie Eilish regrets being candid about her attraction towards women. She now wishes that no one knew about her sexuality or dating life.

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Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that his movement supports efforts to reach a ceasefire for Lebanon, but for the first time omitted any mention of a Gaza truce deal as a pre-condition to halting the group's fire on Israel.

Qassem said Hezbollah supported efforts by Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, to secure a halt to the fighting, which has escalated in recent weeks with Israeli ground incursions and the killing of some of Hezbollah's top leaders, including Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

"We support the political activity being led by Berri under the title of a ceasefire," Qassem said in a 30-minute televised address.

"In any case, after the issue of a ceasefire takes shape, and once diplomacy can achieve it, all of the other details can be discussed and decisions can be taken," he said. "If the enemy (Israel) continues its war, then the battlefield will decide."

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Hezbollah began launching missiles at Israel a year ago in support of its ally Hamas, which is at war with Israel following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Hezbollah's top leaders have repeatedly stated over the last year that the group will not stop its fire until a Gaza ceasefire is reached, but Qassem's address appeared to mark a departure from that policy.

Israeli strikes have hit the group's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs on a nightly basis, and ground incursions expanded on Tuesday to additional parts of Lebanon's southern border with Israel.

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Qassem simultaneously struck a defiant tone, saying the group's capabilities were intact, that it had increased its rocket fire on Israel, and that it was itching for "clashes" with Israeli troops in Lebanon.

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Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that his movement supports efforts to reach a ceasefire for Lebanon, but for the first time omitted any mention of a Gaza truce deal as a pre-condition to halting the group's fire on Israel.

Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that his movement supports efforts to reach a ceasefire for Lebanon, but for the first time omitted any mention of a Gaza truce deal as a pre-condition to halting the group's fire on Israel. Qassem said Hezbollah supported efforts by Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, to secure a halt to the fighting, which has escalated in recent weeks with Israeli ground incursions and the killing of some of Hezbollah's top leaders, including Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. "We support the political activity being led by Berri under the title of a ceasefire," Qassem said in a 30-minute televised address. "In any case, after the issue of a ceasefire takes shape, and once diplomacy can achieve it, all of the other details can be discussed and decisions can be taken," he said. "If the enemy (Israel) continues its war, then the battlefield will decide." Also read: Nasrallah, Netanyahu agreed to ceasefire before Hezbollah chief's death? Lebanese minister's SHOCKING claim Hezbollah began launching missiles at Israel a year ago in support of its ally Hamas, which is at war with Israel following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Hezbollah's top leaders have repeatedly stated over the last year that the group will not stop its fire until a Gaza ceasefire is reached, but Qassem's address appeared to mark a departure from that policy. Israeli strikes have hit the group's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs on a nightly basis, and ground incursions expanded on Tuesday to additional parts of Lebanon's southern border with Israel. Watch | Francophone Nations Call for 'Immediate' Ceasefire in Lebanon × Qassem simultaneously struck a defiant tone, saying the group's capabilities were intact, that it had increased its rocket fire on Israel, and that it was itching for "clashes" with Israeli troops in Lebanon. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hezbollah deputy leader supports Lebanon ceasefire efforts; omits mention of Gaza truce as precondition

After the BJP secured&nbsp;a historic third consecutive win in Haryana assembly elections&nbsp;on Tuesday (Oct 8),&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the people of Haryana have scripted history by blossoming the lotus (BJP's election symbol) and launched an all-out attack on the Congress party. 
 
“This is a win of development. This is the win of the Constitution and democracy,” said PM.

“Haryana has given out a message to Congress. Every family of Haryana united to vote. In the last few years, many conspiracies are brewing to weaken the country. Congress is involved in this conspiracy,” said PM Modi.

PM Modi stressed that Congress wants to weaken the country by weakening the Indian society and spreading anarchy in India, adding, "That is why they are instigating different sections.&nbsp;They are constantly trying to ignite a fire."&nbsp;

"The country saw how attempts were made to instigate farmers, but the farmers of Haryana gave them a befitting reply that they are with the country, they are with the BJP. Many attempts were made to instigate Dalits and OBCs, but they also saw the&nbsp;conspiracy and said that they are with the country, they are with the BJP," he said.&nbsp;

Praising the people of Haryana, PM Modi said that for some time now, many conspiracies have been hatched against India. Many conspiracies are being hatched to weaken India's democracy and social fabric.&nbsp;

"Today Haryana has given a befitting reply to every such conspiracy. Every Indian will have to take a pledge that we will not let any such conspiracy succeed. India will not deviate from the path of development," he said.&nbsp;

"Today, the guarantee of development has overpowered the knot of lies. The people of Haryana have created history. Haryana was constituted in 1966. 13 elections have been held in Haryana so far, out of which in 10 elections, the people of Haryana changed the government, but this time what the people of Haryana have done never happened before. For the first time, a government has been formed in Haryana after completing two terms of 5 years...," he said while addressing the party workers at BJP headquarters in Delhi.&nbsp;

He further said, “Today is the sixth day of Navrati, a day to worship Ma Katyayani who rides a lion and holds a lotus, and she is blessing all of us.&nbsp;The lotus has blossomed for the third straight time in Haryana on this auspicious occasion.”&nbsp;

The PM also thanked CM Nayab Saini and former CM Manohar Lal Khattar. 
 
"Not a single stain of corruption on Haryana government. We only worked for the development of people. And, I want to thank Chief Minister Nayab Saini and former Chief Minister ML Khattar," said Modi.<o:p></o:p>

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"In the land of Gita, truth, development, and good governance have won; all communities voted for us," he said.&nbsp;

Slamming the Congress, PM Modi said that wherever the BJP forms government, the people support it for a long time. "On the contrary, when was the last time a Congress government came back to power," he asked.&nbsp;

"About 13 years ago, in 2011, their government was repeated in Assam and since then their government has not been formed again...In most of the states of the country, people have put up 'no entry' boards for Congress," he said.&nbsp;

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The BJP won 48 seats in Haryana, more than required to claim the majority mark.&nbsp;

The Congress secured 37 seats, reflecting that the results in the north Indian state were opposite to what the exit polls predicted. 
 
Referring to the poll results of Jammu and Hashmir, the PM said, “I congratulate the National Conference. The BJP is the biggest party in terms of vote-share in Jammu and Kashmir.”&nbsp;

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After the BJP secured a historic third consecutive win in Haryana assembly elections on Tuesday (Oct 8), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the people of Haryana have scripted history by blossoming the lotus (BJP's election symbol) and launched an all-out attack on the Congress party.

After the BJP secured a historic third consecutive win in Haryana assembly elections on Tuesday (Oct 8), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the people of Haryana have scripted history by blossoming the lotus (BJP's election symbol) and launched an all-out attack on the Congress party. “This is a win of development. This is the win of the Constitution and democracy,” said PM. “Haryana has given out a message to Congress. Every family of Haryana united to vote. In the last few years, many conspiracies are brewing to weaken the country. Congress is involved in this conspiracy,” said PM Modi. PM Modi stressed that Congress wants to weaken the country by weakening the Indian society and spreading anarchy in India, adding, "That is why they are instigating different sections. They are constantly trying to ignite a fire." "The country saw how attempts were made to instigate farmers, but the farmers of Haryana gave them a befitting reply that they are with the country, they are with the BJP. Many attempts were made to instigate Dalits and OBCs, but they also saw the conspiracy and said that they are with the country, they are with the BJP," he said. Praising the people of Haryana, PM Modi said that for some time now, many conspiracies have been hatched against India. Many conspiracies are being hatched to weaken India's democracy and social fabric. "Today Haryana has given a befitting reply to every such conspiracy. Every Indian will have to take a pledge that we will not let any such conspiracy succeed. India will not deviate from the path of development," he said. "Today, the guarantee of development has overpowered the knot of lies. The people of Haryana have created history. Haryana was constituted in 1966. 13 elections have been held in Haryana so far, out of which in 10 elections, the people of Haryana changed the government, but this time what the people of Haryana have done never happened before. For the first time, a government has been formed in Haryana after completing two terms of 5 years...," he said while addressing the party workers at BJP headquarters in Delhi. He further said, “Today is the sixth day of Navrati, a day to worship Ma Katyayani who rides a lion and holds a lotus, and she is blessing all of us. The lotus has blossomed for the third straight time in Haryana on this auspicious occasion.” The PM also thanked CM Nayab Saini and former CM Manohar Lal Khattar. "Not a single stain of corruption on Haryana government. We only worked for the development of people. And, I want to thank Chief Minister Nayab Saini and former Chief Minister ML Khattar," said Modi. Also read: Haryana Election result 2024 Full Winner List: BJP records historic hat-trick in Haryana "In the land of Gita, truth, development, and good governance have won; all communities voted for us," he said. Slamming the Congress, PM Modi said that wherever the BJP forms government, the people support it for a long time. "On the contrary, when was the last time a Congress government came back to power," he asked. "About 13 years ago, in 2011, their government was repeated in Assam and since then their government has not been formed again...In most of the states of the country, people have put up 'no entry' boards for Congress," he said. Watch | Election Results: BJP Ahead in Haryana, Congress Alliance in J&K × The BJP won 48 seats in Haryana, more than required to claim the majority mark. The Congress secured 37 seats, reflecting that the results in the north Indian state were opposite to what the exit polls predicted. Referring to the poll results of Jammu and Hashmir, the PM said, “I congratulate the National Conference. The BJP is the biggest party in terms of vote-share in Jammu and Kashmir.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘Congress involved in conspiracy to weaken the country’: PM Modi after BJP wins third term in Haryana

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a birthday congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 72 on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling him "closest comrade".&nbsp;

Kim said that the relations between both countries would be raised to a new level.

Since Russia began the Ukraine invasion in 2022, relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have strengthened,&nbsp;a move that has worried the West.

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The North Korean leader on Tuesday said Pyongyang would speed up steps to make his country a military superpower with nuclear weapons.

Kim praised relations between both countries and said they had become "invincible and eternal", since Putin's visit to Pyongyang in June, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing North Korean state media KCNA.&nbsp;

"Meetings and comradely ties between us... will make a positive contribution to further consolidating the eternal foundation of the DPRK-Russia friendship," he added, referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

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This year, Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim signed an agreement, vowing that they would help each other in the event of "aggression" against either country - though it was unclear what would constitute aggression.

Meanwhile, Kim has also been accused of helping Russia in its war with Ukraine by supplying it with weapons in exchange for economic and technological assistance.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a birthday congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 72 on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling him "closest comrade".

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a birthday congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 72 on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling him "closest comrade". Kim said that the relations between both countries would be raised to a new level. Since Russia began the Ukraine invasion in 2022, relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have strengthened, a move that has worried the West. Also read: Ukraine war: North Korean soldiers likely fighting alongside Russian troops, says Seoul The North Korean leader on Tuesday said Pyongyang would speed up steps to make his country a military superpower with nuclear weapons. Kim praised relations between both countries and said they had become "invincible and eternal", since Putin's visit to Pyongyang in June, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing North Korean state media KCNA. "Meetings and comradely ties between us... will make a positive contribution to further consolidating the eternal foundation of the DPRK-Russia friendship," he added, referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: North Korea Slams US For Providing Military Aid To Ukraine | World DNA × This year, Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim signed an agreement, vowing that they would help each other in the event of "aggression" against either country - though it was unclear what would constitute aggression. Meanwhile, Kim has also been accused of helping Russia in its war with Ukraine by supplying it with weapons in exchange for economic and technological assistance. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea's Kim calls Putin 'closest comrade', terms relations between two countries 'eternal'

Russian state media company VGTRK was targeted in a massive cyberattack on the day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 72nd birthday, on Monday (Oct 7). A report by news agency Reuters citing a&nbsp;Ukrainian government source said Kyiv's hackers were behind the incident.&nbsp;

The media conglomerate owns and operates the country's main national TV stations.&nbsp;

The website of VGTRK, the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, was not loading early on Monday. Additionally,&nbsp;its Rossiya-24, a rolling 24-hour news channel, was also affected and was not available online.&nbsp;

"503 Service Unavailable. No server is available to handle this request," the error read when Reuters reporters tried to access the livestream.

"Our state media holding, one of the largest, has faced an unprecedented hacker attack on its digital infrastructure," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, saying VGTRK was working to overcome the consequences.

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"Specialists are working to find out all the circumstances, to understand where the traces left behind by those who organised this hacker attack on the critical infrastructure object lead," Peskov added.&nbsp;

The attack on Russian state media on the day of Putin's birthday prompted speculations about the motives behind the assault.

According to Reuters,&nbsp;an unnamed&nbsp;government source from Ukraine claimed responsibility on behalf of Ukrainian hackers, stating that the attack was a symbolic birthday "gift" to the Russian president.

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Moreover, the attack not only affected external broadcasts but also crippled VGTRK's internal systems, including its telephone&nbsp;and internet services, with reports indicating that even backup servers were wiped, according to the Russian news outlet Gazeta.ru.&nbsp;

Following the attack, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova, announced that Moscow would raise the issue in international forums, including UNESCO, which promotes freedom of speech.&nbsp;

She said that Russian media had long since become targets for what she called "the collective West" and said what had happened was part of a "hybrid war".&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

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Russian state media company VGTRK was targeted in a massive cyberattack on the day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 72nd birthday, on Monday (Oct 7). A report by news agency Reuters citing a Ukrainian government source said Kyiv's hackers were behind the incident.

Russian state media company VGTRK was targeted in a massive cyberattack on the day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 72nd birthday, on Monday (Oct 7). A report by news agency Reuters citing a Ukrainian government source said Kyiv's hackers were behind the incident. The media conglomerate owns and operates the country's main national TV stations. The website of VGTRK, the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, was not loading early on Monday. Additionally, its Rossiya-24, a rolling 24-hour news channel, was also affected and was not available online. "503 Service Unavailable. No server is available to handle this request," the error read when Reuters reporters tried to access the livestream. "Our state media holding, one of the largest, has faced an unprecedented hacker attack on its digital infrastructure," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, saying VGTRK was working to overcome the consequences. Also read: Russia sentences 72-year-old US man to nearly 7 years in prison for allegedly fighting as mercenary in Ukraine "Specialists are working to find out all the circumstances, to understand where the traces left behind by those who organised this hacker attack on the critical infrastructure object lead," Peskov added. The attack on Russian state media on the day of Putin's birthday prompted speculations about the motives behind the assault. According to Reuters, an unnamed government source from Ukraine claimed responsibility on behalf of Ukrainian hackers, stating that the attack was a symbolic birthday "gift" to the Russian president. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Dragon Drone Obliterates Russian Tank In Fiery Strike × Moreover, the attack not only affected external broadcasts but also crippled VGTRK's internal systems, including its telephone and internet services, with reports indicating that even backup servers were wiped, according to the Russian news outlet Gazeta.ru. Following the attack, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova, announced that Moscow would raise the issue in international forums, including UNESCO, which promotes freedom of speech. She said that Russian media had long since become targets for what she called "the collective West" and said what had happened was part of a "hybrid war". Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Russian state media hacked on Putin's birthday; Ukrainian source says symbolic 'gift' for him

Five Russian mountaineers died while climbing the world's seventh-highest peak in Nepal after they slipped and fell, an expedition organiser in Nepal said on Tuesday (Oct 8).&nbsp;

The team lost contact with them two days ago while they were on Mount Dhaulagiri. 
 
The Russian mountaineers were climbing the 26,788-foot-high Mount Dhaulagiri during Nepal's autumn climbing season.

They were reportedly missing since Sunday, and a rescue helicopter found their bodies on Tuesday, said Pemba Jangbu Sherpa of the Kathmandu-based IAM Trekking and Expeditions.

Rakesh Gurung, from Nepal's tourism department, said the team went missing late on the evening of October 6, while they were attempting to summit the 8,167 metre&nbsp;(26,795 feet) high Himalayan peak.

"Five dead bodies were discovered by a helicopter rescue team," Gurung told AFP. "They fell from 7,700 metres."

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He further said that one climber who quit the summit attempt had been rescued from the mountain and "admitted to a hospital" in Kathmandu.

Meanwhile, nothing has been decided about bringing the bodies down from the mountain, which would require extensive planning, manpower, and equipment.

Eight of the world's 14 highest peaks are in Nepal, and&nbsp;foreign climbers who aim to climb these mountains are a major source of revenue for the country.

Hundreds of people across the world travel to the Himalayas every year for the autumn climbing season in Nepal.

Watch |&nbsp;Climbing Mount Everest To Become More Difficult?

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The growth of the climbing industry has created huge competition among companies for business&nbsp;while also raising fears that some are cutting corners on safety.

Earlier in October last year, a well-known Russian climber Nadezhda Oleneva died on Mount Dhaulagiri, just weeks after five climbers died in the French Alps.&nbsp;

Last month, four mountaineers from Italy and South Korea were found dead on the Alps' highest peak of Mont Blanc after they had been missing for three days in bad weather.&nbsp;

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Five Russian mountaineers died while climbing the world's seventh-highest peak in Nepal after they slipped and fell, an expedition organiser in Nepal said on Tuesday (Oct 8).

Five Russian mountaineers died while climbing the world's seventh-highest peak in Nepal after they slipped and fell, an expedition organiser in Nepal said on Tuesday (Oct 8). The team lost contact with them two days ago while they were on Mount Dhaulagiri. The Russian mountaineers were climbing the 26,788-foot-high Mount Dhaulagiri during Nepal's autumn climbing season. They were reportedly missing since Sunday, and a rescue helicopter found their bodies on Tuesday, said Pemba Jangbu Sherpa of the Kathmandu-based IAM Trekking and Expeditions. Rakesh Gurung, from Nepal's tourism department, said the team went missing late on the evening of October 6, while they were attempting to summit the 8,167 metre (26,795 feet) high Himalayan peak. "Five dead bodies were discovered by a helicopter rescue team," Gurung told AFP. "They fell from 7,700 metres." Also read: Nepal Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa breaks own record, successfully scales Mount Everest peak 29th time He further said that one climber who quit the summit attempt had been rescued from the mountain and "admitted to a hospital" in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, nothing has been decided about bringing the bodies down from the mountain, which would require extensive planning, manpower, and equipment. Eight of the world's 14 highest peaks are in Nepal, and foreign climbers who aim to climb these mountains are a major source of revenue for the country. Hundreds of people across the world travel to the Himalayas every year for the autumn climbing season in Nepal. Watch | Climbing Mount Everest To Become More Difficult? × The growth of the climbing industry has created huge competition among companies for business while also raising fears that some are cutting corners on safety. Earlier in October last year, a well-known Russian climber Nadezhda Oleneva died on Mount Dhaulagiri, just weeks after five climbers died in the French Alps. Last month, four mountaineers from Italy and South Korea were found dead on the Alps' highest peak of Mont Blanc after they had been missing for three days in bad weather. (With inputs from agencies)

Five Russian climbers died on world's 7th-highest-peak in Nepal's Dhaulagiri

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