<p>United States former president Donald Trump is likely making plans to appoint billionaire Elon Musk as an advisor in the White House after coming back to power, reports suggested.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news of Trump considering an advisory role for Musk came after the two patched up in recent months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report published in the The Wall Street Journal, Trump has not finalised the details, however, the two have been discussing how Musk can provide &nbsp;“formal input” on issues like the economy, border, and preventing voter fraud.</p>

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<p>There has been a change in the icy relationship between the two and Musk has now been on telephone calls with Trump “several times a month,” as per the outlet.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk pushes business leaders to not support Biden</strong></h2>

<p>The world’s third-richest man, along with billionaire investor&nbsp;Nelson Peltz, spoke to Trump regarding an effort made by Musk to convince business leaders not to support President Joe Biden in November elections.</p>

<p>“President Trump will be the only voice of what role an individual plays in his presidency,” said senior Trump adviser Brian Hughes, while speaking to The New York Post.</p>

<p>“But it has been widely reported and is demonstrated in a number of ways, that many of the nation’s most important leaders in technology and innovation are concerned with the damage done to their industry by Biden’s failures to handle our economy and his moves to overburden innovators with government bureaucracy and unrelenting regulation," he added.</p>

<p>Social media platform X owner and founder of Tesla and Space X Musk had earlier said that he would not give money to either candidate and has always taken an anti-Biden stance.</p>

<p>However, the South African-born billionaire has always portrayed himself as an independent. In 2002, Musk became a US citizen.</p>

<p>After clinching victory on Super Tuesday and becoming a presumptive Republican nominee, Trump met Musk at Mar-a-Lago, reported the Wall Street Journal.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Trump eyes Elon Musk for White House advisory role if elected, says report</strong></p>

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<p>In March while speaking to CNBC, Trump confirmed that he met with Musk but did not get into the details of their conversation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Look, I’ve been friendly with him over the years. I’ve helped him when I was president. I helped him. I’ve liked him,” said Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk and Trump's conversations have always delved into topics like tech, immigration and science, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.</p>

<p>“America will fall if it tries to absorb the world. That is why I am banging the drum so much about this issue,” said Musk, while speaking about immigration&nbsp;in March.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States former president Donald Trump is likely making plans to appoint billionaire Elon Musk as an advisor in the White House after coming back to power, reports suggested.

United States former president Donald Trump is likely making plans to appoint billionaire Elon Musk as an advisor in the White House after coming back to power, reports suggested. The news of Trump considering an advisory role for Musk came after the two patched up in recent months. According to a report published in the The Wall Street Journal, Trump has not finalised the details, however, the two have been discussing how Musk can provide “formal input” on issues like the economy, border, and preventing voter fraud. Also Read: Trump vows to crush pro-Palestinian protests after returning to White House There has been a change in the icy relationship between the two and Musk has now been on telephone calls with Trump “several times a month,” as per the outlet. Musk pushes business leaders to not support Biden The world’s third-richest man, along with billionaire investor Nelson Peltz, spoke to Trump regarding an effort made by Musk to convince business leaders not to support President Joe Biden in November elections. “President Trump will be the only voice of what role an individual plays in his presidency,” said senior Trump adviser Brian Hughes, while speaking to The New York Post. “But it has been widely reported and is demonstrated in a number of ways, that many of the nation’s most important leaders in technology and innovation are concerned with the damage done to their industry by Biden’s failures to handle our economy and his moves to overburden innovators with government bureaucracy and unrelenting regulation," he added. Social media platform X owner and founder of Tesla and Space X Musk had earlier said that he would not give money to either candidate and has always taken an anti-Biden stance. However, the South African-born billionaire has always portrayed himself as an independent. In 2002, Musk became a US citizen. After clinching victory on Super Tuesday and becoming a presumptive Republican nominee, Trump met Musk at Mar-a-Lago, reported the Wall Street Journal. Watch: Trump eyes Elon Musk for White House advisory role if elected, says report In March while speaking to CNBC, Trump confirmed that he met with Musk but did not get into the details of their conversation. “Look, I’ve been friendly with him over the years. I’ve helped him when I was president. I helped him. I’ve liked him,” said Trump. Musk and Trump's conversations have always delved into topics like tech, immigration and science, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. “America will fall if it tries to absorb the world. That is why I am banging the drum so much about this issue,” said Musk, while speaking about immigration in March. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump planning to give White House advisory role to Elon Musk after becoming president: Report

<p>At least one person was killed and eight others were injured on Friday (May 31) after being hit by large stones tumbling down the hill slopes on the Gangotri National Highway in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, the officials said.</p>

<p>The sudden cascade of rocks and boulders descended near National Highway 108 (NH 108) near Dabrani, Gangotri, catching commuters by surprise. Many vehicles found themselves trapped under the weight of the debris on the Char Dham Yatra route.</p>

<p>As per officials, six of the injured were taken to the Primary Health Centre, Harshil, while the two others injured were admitted to District Hospital, Uttarkashi. The deceased has not yet been identified, the officials said.</p>

<p>Taking to X, Uttarakhand Police posted that after receiving information about the incident, state police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams reached the spot, and a rescue operation was underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vehicles have been stopped for security reasons and will be released after the route is completely safe, the police said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also took to X, expressing his sorrow for the plight of those injured, while informing that relief and rescue operations were being carried out rapidly at the spot where the rockfall occurred.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chief minister&nbsp;wrote,&nbsp;“Relief and rescue work is being done at a fast pace at the spot and the injured have been sent to the nearest health centre after giving them first aid. The concerned officials have been directed to provide proper treatment to the injured and to speed up relief and rescue operations.”</p>

<p>Earlier on May 27, ANI reported that the Uttarakhand Government had implemented comprehensive measures, including traffic and transport enhancements and managing frequent landslides in the region to ensure a safer and more convenient Char Dham Yatra.</p>

<p>The top priority was disaster management of frequent landslides in the region. JCB machines and other heavy equipment were put on standby 24/7, and a dedicated team was placed to monitor high-risk areas to respond rapidly and minimise disruptions.</p>

<h2><strong>CM Inspects&nbsp;Chardham Arrangements</strong></h2>

<p>Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Rishikesh and conducted a thorough site inspection of the Chardham arrangements.</p>

<p>After the inspection, he held a meeting with the officials and directed them to further strengthen the essential&nbsp;facilities including drinking water, food, sanitation and health arrangements.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Monsoon arrives in India's Kerala two days sooner than expected</strong></p>

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<p>Dhami said, "Our government is working on the ground for a smooth, safe, and convenient Chardham Yatra for the devotees coming to Uttarakhand from different areas."</p>

<p>The chief minister also took stock of all the facilities in the resting place, health centre and travel control room built for the convenience of the devotees. During this, he directed the concerned officials to work in mutual coordination for a systematic journey.</p>

<p>The Char Dham Yatra, which began on May 10 this year, encompasses the sacred Hindu pilgrimage circuit of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least one person was killed and eight others were injured on Friday (May 31) after being hit by large stones tumbling down the hill slopes on the Gangotri National Highway in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, the officials said.

At least one person was killed and eight others were injured on Friday (May 31) after being hit by large stones tumbling down the hill slopes on the Gangotri National Highway in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, the officials said. The sudden cascade of rocks and boulders descended near National Highway 108 (NH 108) near Dabrani, Gangotri, catching commuters by surprise. Many vehicles found themselves trapped under the weight of the debris on the Char Dham Yatra route. As per officials, six of the injured were taken to the Primary Health Centre, Harshil, while the two others injured were admitted to District Hospital, Uttarkashi. The deceased has not yet been identified, the officials said. Taking to X, Uttarakhand Police posted that after receiving information about the incident, state police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams reached the spot, and a rescue operation was underway. Vehicles have been stopped for security reasons and will be released after the route is completely safe, the police said. Also Read: PM Modi meditates at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also took to X, expressing his sorrow for the plight of those injured, while informing that relief and rescue operations were being carried out rapidly at the spot where the rockfall occurred. The chief minister wrote, “Relief and rescue work is being done at a fast pace at the spot and the injured have been sent to the nearest health centre after giving them first aid. The concerned officials have been directed to provide proper treatment to the injured and to speed up relief and rescue operations.” Earlier on May 27, ANI reported that the Uttarakhand Government had implemented comprehensive measures, including traffic and transport enhancements and managing frequent landslides in the region to ensure a safer and more convenient Char Dham Yatra. The top priority was disaster management of frequent landslides in the region. JCB machines and other heavy equipment were put on standby 24/7, and a dedicated team was placed to monitor high-risk areas to respond rapidly and minimise disruptions. CM Inspects Chardham Arrangements Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Rishikesh and conducted a thorough site inspection of the Chardham arrangements. After the inspection, he held a meeting with the officials and directed them to further strengthen the essential facilities including drinking water, food, sanitation and health arrangements. Watch: Monsoon arrives in India's Kerala two days sooner than expected Dhami said, "Our government is working on the ground for a smooth, safe, and convenient Chardham Yatra for the devotees coming to Uttarakhand from different areas." The chief minister also took stock of all the facilities in the resting place, health centre and travel control room built for the convenience of the devotees. During this, he directed the concerned officials to work in mutual coordination for a systematic journey. The Char Dham Yatra, which began on May 10 this year, encompasses the sacred Hindu pilgrimage circuit of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 1 killed, 8 injured in major rockslide incident in India's Uttarakhand

<p>A woman in the Indian city of Agra has been absconding after she reportedly gave her husband&nbsp;electric shocks&nbsp;after tying him to the bed. According to media reports, the woman committed the crime after her husband took away her phone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the couple's 14-year-old son tried to intervene in the matter and save his father, he also received beatings from the woman. Currently, the husband has been kept in medical care.</p>

<h2><strong>How did the incident unfold?</strong></h2>

<p>As per a report in The Times Of India, Pradeep Singh had married Baby Yadav in 2007. The man, in his complaint, said that he had noticed that his wife was talking to someone over the phone lately.</p>

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<p>He then discussed the issue with her family and they asked him to take away her phone, not knowing what was in store for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Singh snatched his wife's phone on May 18, he was sedated by her&nbsp;at night&nbsp;and tied&nbsp;to a bed. She then thrashed Singh with a cricket bat and also subjected him to electric shocks. The husband suffered severe injuries in his head and body. When the woman's son tried to intervene, he was also assaulted by her.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas | Wife nurses husband back to life after 10 years of coma</strong></p>

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<p>"My wife used to talk to someone every day on her mobile phone. I objected to it and informed her family. At their request, I took her mobile phone. This made her angry, and she threatened to kill me and my son. On the night of May 18, she sedated me and subjected me to brutal torture. She repeatedly struck me with a cricket bat, causing severe injuries on my head and body. She also gave me electric shocks. When my son attempted to intervene and save me, she assaulted him as well,” said Singh, in his statement, as reported by The Times Of India.</p>

<p>As per the report, SHO Kishni police station Anil Kumar said that the police had filed a case against the woman. "A case under IPC sections 307, 328 and 506 registered against the accused woman, who is on the run,” the SHO said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A woman in the Indian city of Agra has been absconding after she reportedly gave her husband electric shocks after tying him to the bed. According to media reports, the woman committed the crime after her husband took away her phone.

A woman in the Indian city of Agra has been absconding after she reportedly gave her husband electric shocks after tying him to the bed. According to media reports, the woman committed the crime after her husband took away her phone. When the couple's 14-year-old son tried to intervene in the matter and save his father, he also received beatings from the woman. Currently, the husband has been kept in medical care. How did the incident unfold? As per a report in The Times Of India, Pradeep Singh had married Baby Yadav in 2007. The man, in his complaint, said that he had noticed that his wife was talking to someone over the phone lately. Also Read: Wedding gone wrong! Grooms discovers his wife is a ‘man’ 12 days after marriage in Indonesia He then discussed the issue with her family and they asked him to take away her phone, not knowing what was in store for him. When Singh snatched his wife's phone on May 18, he was sedated by her at night and tied to a bed. She then thrashed Singh with a cricket bat and also subjected him to electric shocks. The husband suffered severe injuries in his head and body. When the woman's son tried to intervene, he was also assaulted by her. Watch: Gravitas | Wife nurses husband back to life after 10 years of coma "My wife used to talk to someone every day on her mobile phone. I objected to it and informed her family. At their request, I took her mobile phone. This made her angry, and she threatened to kill me and my son. On the night of May 18, she sedated me and subjected me to brutal torture. She repeatedly struck me with a cricket bat, causing severe injuries on my head and body. She also gave me electric shocks. When my son attempted to intervene and save me, she assaulted him as well,” said Singh, in his statement, as reported by The Times Of India. As per the report, SHO Kishni police station Anil Kumar said that the police had filed a case against the woman. "A case under IPC sections 307, 328 and 506 registered against the accused woman, who is on the run,” the SHO said. (With inputs from agencies)

Angry wife ties husband to bed, gives him electric shocks after he takes away her phone

<p>Delhi police on Friday (May 31) posted a snappy wisecrack in response to a social media user on X who had asked them to help him find a girlfriend. The reply has since gone viral and garnered over 300,000 views on the platform, making social media users laugh out loud.</p>

<p>On Delhi Police’s World No Tobacco Day post, X user Shivam Bhardwaj responded with a hilarious comment that had no connection with the original message: “Meri girlfriend kab banwaoge? Main abhi signal Hoon Delhi police. This is not fair you should help me to find a girlfriend for me (When will you help me find a girlfriend? I am a signal, Delhi Police),” Shivam said in his post.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As for the "signal" part in his post, Shivam seemingly meant that he is currently single.</p>

<p>In response, the Delhi Police, adding a witty tip, wrote, "Sir, we can help you find her (only if she ever goes missing) Tip: If you are a 'signal', we hope you stay green, not red."</p>

<p>Many social media users had a hearty laugh at the clever remark and most labelled it “epic”, while others responded with emojis.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India heatwave: Did Delhi really witness 52.9°C? IMD says recording could be sensor 'error'</strong></p>

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<p>Delhi Police has 1 million followers on X and over 4 lakh followers on Instagram. Through witty posts and creatives, Delhi Police often spreads awareness regarding several subjects including road safety and cyber safety.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, Delhi Police warned against drink-driving with a post inspired by the web-series ‘Panchayat’.</p>

<p>“Your social media marketing team should get an award for amazing content,” is an opinion that several users often reiterate in the comments section of Delhi Police’s posts.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi police on Friday (May 31) posted a snappy wisecrack in response to a social media user on X who had asked them to help him find a girlfriend. The reply has since gone viral and garnered over 300,000 views on the platform, making social media users laugh out loud.

Delhi police on Friday (May 31) posted a snappy wisecrack in response to a social media user on X who had asked them to help him find a girlfriend. The reply has since gone viral and garnered over 300,000 views on the platform, making social media users laugh out loud. On Delhi Police’s World No Tobacco Day post, X user Shivam Bhardwaj responded with a hilarious comment that had no connection with the original message: “Meri girlfriend kab banwaoge? Main abhi signal Hoon Delhi police. This is not fair you should help me to find a girlfriend for me (When will you help me find a girlfriend? I am a signal, Delhi Police),” Shivam said in his post. Sir, we can help you find her (only if she ever goes missing). Tip: If you are a 'signal', we hope you stay green, not red. https://t.co/3wHDwGxlEl — Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) May 31, 2024 × Also Read: Delhi battles acute water crisis, state govt moves SC seeking additional water supply As for the "signal" part in his post, Shivam seemingly meant that he is currently single. In response, the Delhi Police, adding a witty tip, wrote, "Sir, we can help you find her (only if she ever goes missing) Tip: If you are a 'signal', we hope you stay green, not red." Many social media users had a hearty laugh at the clever remark and most labelled it “epic”, while others responded with emojis. Watch: India heatwave: Did Delhi really witness 52.9°C? IMD says recording could be sensor 'error' Delhi Police has 1 million followers on X and over 4 lakh followers on Instagram. Through witty posts and creatives, Delhi Police often spreads awareness regarding several subjects including road safety and cyber safety. Earlier this week, Delhi Police warned against drink-driving with a post inspired by the web-series ‘Panchayat’. “Your social media marketing team should get an award for amazing content,” is an opinion that several users often reiterate in the comments section of Delhi Police’s posts. (With inputs from agencies)

Man asks Delhi Police to help him find a girlfriend; their clever reply sets laugh riot on social media

<p>The seventh and final phase of India's mammoth Lok Sabha elections 2024 will take place on Saturday (June 1). In the last phase of polling, voters from 57 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across eight states and union territories (UT) will exercise their franchise to seal the country’s fate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, voting will take place in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chandigarh. A total of 907 candidates are in the fray.</p>

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<p>In light of the elections, certain security measures and restrictions will be set up for Saturday&nbsp;across all the polling constituencies. The restrictions will remain in place during voting hours - 7 am to 6 pm - across all the poll-bound parliamentary seats.</p>

<h2><strong>Lok Sabha Elections, Phase 7: What's closed</strong></h2>

<p>All schools and educational institutes will remain closed across the polling constituencies on June 1. Some educational centres are also used as polling booths; hence security will remain heightened at these centres. Further, all state government offices will remain closed during polling hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On account of it being a Saturday, Banks in some constituencies will also remain closed. Liquor stores will be closed and the sale of commercial liquor will be banned during polling hours in all 57 constituencies.</p>

<h2><strong>Lok Sabha Elections, Phase 7: What will remain open</strong></h2>

<p>All emergency and essential services such as hospitals, ambulance services, healthcare facilities and law enforcement facilities will remain open on June 1 across all constituencies. Pharmacies and grocery shops will also remain open.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Public transportation will remain active on its usual routes during its functioning hours. Some constituencies may also add some extra routes to facilitate voters on polling day.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Elections 2024: Election Commission censures former judge-turned BJP politician</strong></p>

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<p>Hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, theatres and other commercial establishments are expected to largely remain open. However, their hours may vary as per the vote&nbsp;timings.</p>

<p>The last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1 will witness many key candidates such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur, actress Kangana Ranaut, Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Misa Bharti, MP Ravi Kishan, and Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee. The results of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be announced on June 4.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The seventh and final phase of India's mammoth Lok Sabha elections 2024 will take place on Saturday (June 1). In the last phase of polling, voters from 57 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across eight states and union territories (UT) will exercise their franchise to seal the country’s fate.

The seventh and final phase of India's mammoth Lok Sabha elections 2024 will take place on Saturday (June 1). In the last phase of polling, voters from 57 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across eight states and union territories (UT) will exercise their franchise to seal the country’s fate. On Saturday, voting will take place in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chandigarh. A total of 907 candidates are in the fray. Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase 7: Date, Schedule, key candidates and constituencies voting on June 1 In light of the elections, certain security measures and restrictions will be set up for Saturday across all the polling constituencies. The restrictions will remain in place during voting hours - 7 am to 6 pm - across all the poll-bound parliamentary seats. Lok Sabha Elections, Phase 7: What's closed All schools and educational institutes will remain closed across the polling constituencies on June 1. Some educational centres are also used as polling booths; hence security will remain heightened at these centres. Further, all state government offices will remain closed during polling hours. On account of it being a Saturday, Banks in some constituencies will also remain closed. Liquor stores will be closed and the sale of commercial liquor will be banned during polling hours in all 57 constituencies. Lok Sabha Elections, Phase 7: What will remain open All emergency and essential services such as hospitals, ambulance services, healthcare facilities and law enforcement facilities will remain open on June 1 across all constituencies. Pharmacies and grocery shops will also remain open. Public transportation will remain active on its usual routes during its functioning hours. Some constituencies may also add some extra routes to facilitate voters on polling day. Watch: India Elections 2024: Election Commission censures former judge-turned BJP politician Hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, theatres and other commercial establishments are expected to largely remain open. However, their hours may vary as per the vote timings. The last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1 will witness many key candidates such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur, actress Kangana Ranaut, Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Misa Bharti, MP Ravi Kishan, and Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee. The results of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be announced on June 4. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: What's open and closed in polling constituencies on June 1

<p>The government of Delhi reached out to the Central government and moved the Supreme Court appealing for additional water supply from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh for a month amid a severe shortage in the national capital.</p>

<p>In its petition submitted to the Supreme Court, the Delhi government said that there has been an increase in the demand for water in the national capital amid sweltering heat.</p>

<p>"Delhi's need for water has increased in the scorching heat. It is everyone's responsibility to fulfil the needs of the country's capital," stated the petition.</p>

<p>Delhi minister complains to Centre about Haryana failing to release adequate amount of water</p>

<p>Delhi Minister Atishi wrote to the Central government regarding the water crisis and said that an adequate amount of water is not being released by Haryana.</p>

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<p>"Delhi is heavily dependent on water from the Yamuna River for its day-to-day demand for water. However, since the last few days, there has been a drastic dip in the water levels at the Wazirabad Barrage as Haryana is not releasing the required amount of water in the Yamuna river," said Atishi, in a letter to Union Water Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.</p>

<p>"Moreover, the temperature in Delhi has touched almost 50 degrees. This has further intensified the demand for water," she said.</p>

<h2><strong>National capital's water woes</strong></h2>

<p>Various areas in the national capital including Chanakyapuri's Sanjay Camp area and Geeta colony in east Delhi have been battling acute water shortages.</p>

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<p>In the scorching heat and rising temperature, people have been forced to stand in long queues to fill just one bucket of water as tankers come and go without providing them with&nbsp;adequate amount of water.</p>

<p>The national capital is facing water crisis amid day&nbsp;temperature recording&nbsp;close to the 50 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister&nbsp;Arvind Kejriwal had earlier blamed states sharing borders with New Delhi for reduced water supply.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Delhi heatwave: IMD says reading a sensor 'error'</strong></p>

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<p>"If the BJP talks to its governments in Haryana and UP and gets some water for Delhi for a month, then the people of Delhi will greatly appreciate this step of the BJP. Such scorching heat is not in anyone's control. But if we all work together, we can provide relief to the people from this?",&nbsp;Kejriwal wrote on social media platform X.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Delhi LG VK Saxena said, "From the last few days, we can see the irresponsible attitude of the Delhi government towards the water crisis in Delhi. Today in Delhi, people are seen risking their lives and running behind tankers to get water. But the government is blaming other states for its failures. The Chief Minister's promise of 24-hour water supply in Delhi has so far proved to be a trick. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are continuously supplying their fixed quota of water to Delhi."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The government of Delhi reached out to the Central government and moved the Supreme Court appealing for additional water supply from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh for a month amid a severe shortage in the national capital.

The government of Delhi reached out to the Central government and moved the Supreme Court appealing for additional water supply from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh for a month amid a severe shortage in the national capital. In its petition submitted to the Supreme Court, the Delhi government said that there has been an increase in the demand for water in the national capital amid sweltering heat. "Delhi's need for water has increased in the scorching heat. It is everyone's responsibility to fulfil the needs of the country's capital," stated the petition. Delhi minister complains to Centre about Haryana failing to release adequate amount of water Delhi Minister Atishi wrote to the Central government regarding the water crisis and said that an adequate amount of water is not being released by Haryana. Also Read: ‘Car washing banned,’ Delhi govt introduces fine for wasting water amidst acute shortage "Delhi is heavily dependent on water from the Yamuna River for its day-to-day demand for water. However, since the last few days, there has been a drastic dip in the water levels at the Wazirabad Barrage as Haryana is not releasing the required amount of water in the Yamuna river," said Atishi, in a letter to Union Water Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. "Moreover, the temperature in Delhi has touched almost 50 degrees. This has further intensified the demand for water," she said. National capital's water woes Various areas in the national capital including Chanakyapuri's Sanjay Camp area and Geeta colony in east Delhi have been battling acute water shortages. Delhi water crisis pic.twitter.com/Ly9JhBJycY — MrsMohini (@MohiniWealth) May 30, 2024 × In the scorching heat and rising temperature, people have been forced to stand in long queues to fill just one bucket of water as tankers come and go without providing them with adequate amount of water. The national capital is facing water crisis amid day temperature recording close to the 50 degrees Celsius. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had earlier blamed states sharing borders with New Delhi for reduced water supply. Watch: Delhi heatwave: IMD says reading a sensor 'error' "If the BJP talks to its governments in Haryana and UP and gets some water for Delhi for a month, then the people of Delhi will greatly appreciate this step of the BJP. Such scorching heat is not in anyone's control. But if we all work together, we can provide relief to the people from this?", Kejriwal wrote on social media platform X. Meanwhile, Delhi LG VK Saxena said, "From the last few days, we can see the irresponsible attitude of the Delhi government towards the water crisis in Delhi. Today in Delhi, people are seen risking their lives and running behind tankers to get water. But the government is blaming other states for its failures. The Chief Minister's promise of 24-hour water supply in Delhi has so far proved to be a trick. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are continuously supplying their fixed quota of water to Delhi." (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi battles acute water crisis, state govt moves SC seeking additional water supply

<p>South Africa's ruling ANC was on track Friday to score its worst electoral result ever, with the latest tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves and ended its 30-year political dominance.</p>

<p>The African National Congress (ANC) is now all but certain to fall below 50 percent of the vote, forcing the party to seek a coalition partner to have enough backing to name a president and form a government.</p>

<p>This marks an historic evolution in the country's democratic journey, as the party has enjoyed an absolute parliamentary majority since 1994, when its then leader Nelson Mandela led the nation out of white minority rule and into democracy.</p>

<p>With more than two thirds of the votes cast in Wednesday's general election counted, the ANC remained in the lead but with a score below 42 percent, compared to the 57 percent it won in 2019 and far off the 62 percent secured by Mandela in 1994.</p>

<p>As votes continued to be validated, data from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) showed the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA) held second place with 22.64 percent.</p>

<p>But it was not a surge by the DA that cut into the ANC's vote share.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/early-results-indicate-anc-losing-majority-in-south-africas-election-727076">South Africa: Early results indicate ANC losing majority in election</a></p>

<p>In third place was former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) on 12 percent, a surprise score for a party founded barely six months ago as a vehicle for the former ANC chief. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The final results are expected at the weekend, but with the trends clear and the votes stacking up on the IEC website, politicians and pundits were turning their attention to the prospects of an ANC-led coalition.</p>

<h2><strong>Right or left?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The ANC has dominated South Africa's democracy with an unbroken run of five presidents from the party, but if the latest, President Cyril Ramaphosa, is to remain at the helm he will have to decide whether to seek allies on his right or his left.</p>

<p>There will be resistance within his movement to a tie-up with the second-placed DA, under white politician John Steenhuisen, whose pro-free market programme of privatisation and an end to black economic empowerment programmes is at odds with the ruling party's traditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>But there will also be reluctance to invite Zuma, who left government facing a raft of corruption allegations, or firebrand Julius Malema's radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) into government after both fought bitter campaigns against their former party. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Unpredictable partners'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The ANC retains the loyalty of many voters for its leading role in overthrowing white minority rule and its progressive social welfare and black economic empowerment policies are credited by supporters with helping millions of black families out of poverty.</p>

<p>But over, three decades of almost unchallenged rule, its leadership has been implicated in a series of large-scale corruption scandals, while the continent's most industrialised economy has languished and crime and unemployment figures have hit record highs.</p>

<p>Some experts expect the party to patch up ties with one or both of the radical left groups, especially as the Zuma's MK has stormed to victory in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;South Africa Elections 2024: Early results show ANC losing majority</strong></p>

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<p>"The MK has really eaten into the ANC's vote," Siphamandla Zondi, a politics professor from the University of Johannesburg, told AFP.</p>

<p>Others, like analyst and author Susan Booysen, said the rift between Ramaphosa and Zuma -- who has long been bitter about the way he was forced out of office in 2018 -- was "too far reaching" to mend.</p>

<p>The ANC might instead prefer the centre-right DA, which pledged to "rescue South Africa" through better governance, free market reforms and privatisations, to the leftist EFF, which is perceived as "too erratic" and "unpredictable" in its demands, she added.</p>

<p>But another outside observer, political analyst and business leader Sandile Swana, argued that Ramaphosa's authority had take such a beating in the election that he would not be able to push reluctant party bigwigs to accept a DA alliance. "His power is gone within the ANC," he said.</p>


South Africa's ruling ANC was on track Friday to score its worst electoral result ever, with the latest tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves and ended its 30-year political dominance.

South Africa's ruling ANC was on track Friday to score its worst electoral result ever, with the latest tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves and ended its 30-year political dominance. The African National Congress (ANC) is now all but certain to fall below 50 percent of the vote, forcing the party to seek a coalition partner to have enough backing to name a president and form a government. This marks an historic evolution in the country's democratic journey, as the party has enjoyed an absolute parliamentary majority since 1994, when its then leader Nelson Mandela led the nation out of white minority rule and into democracy. With more than two thirds of the votes cast in Wednesday's general election counted, the ANC remained in the lead but with a score below 42 percent, compared to the 57 percent it won in 2019 and far off the 62 percent secured by Mandela in 1994. As votes continued to be validated, data from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) showed the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA) held second place with 22.64 percent. But it was not a surge by the DA that cut into the ANC's vote share. Also Read: South Africa: Early results indicate ANC losing majority in election In third place was former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) on 12 percent, a surprise score for a party founded barely six months ago as a vehicle for the former ANC chief. The final results are expected at the weekend, but with the trends clear and the votes stacking up on the IEC website, politicians and pundits were turning their attention to the prospects of an ANC-led coalition. Right or left? The ANC has dominated South Africa's democracy with an unbroken run of five presidents from the party, but if the latest, President Cyril Ramaphosa, is to remain at the helm he will have to decide whether to seek allies on his right or his left. There will be resistance within his movement to a tie-up with the second-placed DA, under white politician John Steenhuisen, whose pro-free market programme of privatisation and an end to black economic empowerment programmes is at odds with the ruling party's traditions. But there will also be reluctance to invite Zuma, who left government facing a raft of corruption allegations, or firebrand Julius Malema's radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) into government after both fought bitter campaigns against their former party. 'Unpredictable partners' The ANC retains the loyalty of many voters for its leading role in overthrowing white minority rule and its progressive social welfare and black economic empowerment policies are credited by supporters with helping millions of black families out of poverty. But over, three decades of almost unchallenged rule, its leadership has been implicated in a series of large-scale corruption scandals, while the continent's most industrialised economy has languished and crime and unemployment figures have hit record highs. Some experts expect the party to patch up ties with one or both of the radical left groups, especially as the Zuma's MK has stormed to victory in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal. Watch: South Africa Elections 2024: Early results show ANC losing majority "The MK has really eaten into the ANC's vote," Siphamandla Zondi, a politics professor from the University of Johannesburg, told AFP. Others, like analyst and author Susan Booysen, said the rift between Ramaphosa and Zuma -- who has long been bitter about the way he was forced out of office in 2018 -- was "too far reaching" to mend. The ANC might instead prefer the centre-right DA, which pledged to "rescue South Africa" through better governance, free market reforms and privatisations, to the leftist EFF, which is perceived as "too erratic" and "unpredictable" in its demands, she added. But another outside observer, political analyst and business leader Sandile Swana, argued that Ramaphosa's authority had take such a beating in the election that he would not be able to push reluctant party bigwigs to accept a DA alliance. "His power is gone within the ANC," he said.

South Africa set for political shake-up as ANC loses majority

<p>In the Pune Porsche crash case, the two friends of the juvenile have confirmed that the 17-year-old was in an inebriated state when he killed two young engineers by hitting them with his father's luxury&nbsp;car, as per media reports.</p>

<p>The two witnesses further informed the police that the car was being driven at a speed of 200 km per hour when it hit the bike that the two engineers - Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta were riding.</p>

<p>Both 24-year-old working professionals were flung into parked cars. Ashwini Koshta died on the spot while Aneesh Awadhiya breathed his last in a hospital.</p>

<p>Earlier, the witnesses had said that the boy appeared to be "heavily drunk" when an angry crowd had detained them after the accident. It was also reported that the crowd had assaulted the boy.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pune-porsche-crash-teens-blood-was-likely-replaced-by-that-of-his-mother-727114">Pune Porsche Crash: Teen's blood sample was likely replaced with that of his mother</a></p>

<p>A CCTV footage&nbsp;also emerged which showed the boy drinking alcohol with his friends just hours before the incident. The police later arrested the bar owner and staff member who were questioned for serving liquor to a minor. In the Indian state of Maharashtra, the minimum legal drinking age is 25.</p>

<p>It was also revealed that two doctors and a ward boy had swapped the blood sample of the teenager to manipulate the tests at the state-run Sassoon Hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was further reported that the blood sample of the teen is likely to have been swapped with that of his mother. The teen's blood sample was discovered in a dustbin in the hospital.</p>

<h2><strong>Minor's father and grandfather sent to 14-day judicial custody</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the court on Friday (May 31) sent the accused's grandfather Surendra Agarwal and father Vishal Agarwal to 14-day judicial custody. Their detention was earlier extended till May 31.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pune Porsche Case: Accused teen's blood samples were swapped with his mother's: Police</strong></p>

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<p>The Crime Branch of Pune Police had arrested the father-son duo on charges of wrongful confinement of&nbsp;their family driver.</p>

<h2><strong>Public Outcry Over Bail</strong></h2>

<p>Initially the juvenile was given bail 15 hours after driving the car at a speed of more than 200km per hour in a drunk state and killing two software engineers on a bike - Ashwini Kostha and Anish Awadhiya - in the early hours of Sunday (May 19).</p>

<p>He was granted bail on several conditions&nbsp;which&nbsp;included writing a&nbsp;300-word essay on road safety and working with the traffic police for 15 days, which led to a huge public outcry. It forced&nbsp;the state police to pursue the case again.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the Pune Porsche crash case, the two friends of the juvenile have confirmed that the 17-year-old was in an inebriated state when he killed two young engineers by hitting them with his father's luxury car, as per media reports.

In the Pune Porsche crash case, the two friends of the juvenile have confirmed that the 17-year-old was in an inebriated state when he killed two young engineers by hitting them with his father's luxury car, as per media reports. The two witnesses further informed the police that the car was being driven at a speed of 200 km per hour when it hit the bike that the two engineers - Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta were riding. Both 24-year-old working professionals were flung into parked cars. Ashwini Koshta died on the spot while Aneesh Awadhiya breathed his last in a hospital. Earlier, the witnesses had said that the boy appeared to be "heavily drunk" when an angry crowd had detained them after the accident. It was also reported that the crowd had assaulted the boy. Also Read: Pune Porsche Crash: Teen's blood sample was likely replaced with that of his mother A CCTV footage also emerged which showed the boy drinking alcohol with his friends just hours before the incident. The police later arrested the bar owner and staff member who were questioned for serving liquor to a minor. In the Indian state of Maharashtra, the minimum legal drinking age is 25. It was also revealed that two doctors and a ward boy had swapped the blood sample of the teenager to manipulate the tests at the state-run Sassoon Hospital. It was further reported that the blood sample of the teen is likely to have been swapped with that of his mother. The teen's blood sample was discovered in a dustbin in the hospital. Minor's father and grandfather sent to 14-day judicial custody Meanwhile, the court on Friday (May 31) sent the accused's grandfather Surendra Agarwal and father Vishal Agarwal to 14-day judicial custody. Their detention was earlier extended till May 31. Watch: Pune Porsche Case: Accused teen's blood samples were swapped with his mother's: Police The Crime Branch of Pune Police had arrested the father-son duo on charges of wrongful confinement of their family driver. Public Outcry Over Bail Initially the juvenile was given bail 15 hours after driving the car at a speed of more than 200km per hour in a drunk state and killing two software engineers on a bike - Ashwini Kostha and Anish Awadhiya - in the early hours of Sunday (May 19). He was granted bail on several conditions which included writing a 300-word essay on road safety and working with the traffic police for 15 days, which led to a huge public outcry. It forced the state police to pursue the case again. (With inputs from agencies)

Pune Porsche Crash: Friends of juvenile confirm his crime of drink and drive

<p>The Coastal Road tunnel in Mumbai, India’s first undersea tunnel, encountered seepage and water leakage just two months after it was inaugurated amidst much fanfare. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday (26 May), evidence of seepage became apparent and videos of it have since been widely circulated on social media, triggering safety concerns ahead of the monsoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Visuals showed water dripping from the roof of the undersea tunnel and several dark spots on the walls where the paint had chipped off due to the dampness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inspected the site and assured commuters that there was no reason to be alarmed and that the leaks would be fixed promptly.</p>

<p>“I immediately called the commissioner. There is leakage at two-three places,” said the CM. He assured that experts have been consulted and stated, “There is no threat to the original structure. It will be filled using specific technology, and we will find a permanent solution. Passengers will not face any problems. There will be no water here during the rainy season,” said Shinde.</p>

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<p>The CM told the reporters that leakage was from the expansion joints and is being addressed on priority. He further added that he has also suggested polymer grouting on all 25 joints on each side of the tunnel to avoid water seepage even during monsoon. It is still not clear what caused the leakage in the tunnel. The matter is being investigated.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on social media, people questioned and mocked the quality of the construction. One X user wrote: “To all the Mumbaikars concerned about the $1.5 billion Coastal Road tunnel leak, please be patient the $4.5 Billion Mumbai Metro3 line will be opening soon.”</p>

<p>Another user wrote: “Coastal Road underground tunnel has developed leakage? Spirit of Mumbai is rushing in with plumbing gear. Don’t worry guys, it’s the world’s longest or largest something.”</p>

<h2><strong>India’s first undersea tunnel</strong></h2>

<p>The tunnel where the seepage has been witnessed is part of the Dharamveer Swaraj Rakshak Chhatrapati Shambaji Coastal Road, also known as the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, first envisioned in 1967.</p>

<p>Built at the cost of Rs 13,983 crore (US$1.6 billion), the project aims to reduce travel time between Worli and Nariman Point in south Mumbai. The twin tunnels with a diameter of 12.19 metres and 2.07 km length, only one side of which is currently open, run 17 to 20 meters below sea level.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India heatwave: Did Delhi really witness 52.9°C? IMD says recording could be sensor 'error'</strong></p>

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<p>Since being inaugurated on March 11 by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, more than 7 lakh vehicles have travelled on it so far. The second phase of the project —from Marine Drive to Worli — will be inaugurated on 10 June.</p>

<p>The coastal road cuts down the 45-minute commute from Girgaon to Worli to just 10 minutes. Officials had also stated that it would lead to a reduction in the carbon footprint by almost 34 per cent.</p>


The Coastal Road tunnel in Mumbai, India’s first undersea tunnel, encountered seepage and water leakage just two months after it was inaugurated amidst much fanfare.

The Coastal Road tunnel in Mumbai, India’s first undersea tunnel, encountered seepage and water leakage just two months after it was inaugurated amidst much fanfare. On Sunday (26 May), evidence of seepage became apparent and videos of it have since been widely circulated on social media, triggering safety concerns ahead of the monsoon. Visuals showed water dripping from the roof of the undersea tunnel and several dark spots on the walls where the paint had chipped off due to the dampness. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inspected the site and assured commuters that there was no reason to be alarmed and that the leaks would be fixed promptly. “I immediately called the commissioner. There is leakage at two-three places,” said the CM. He assured that experts have been consulted and stated, “There is no threat to the original structure. It will be filled using specific technology, and we will find a permanent solution. Passengers will not face any problems. There will be no water here during the rainy season,” said Shinde. Also Read: Agnikul Cosmos successfully launches world's first 3D-printed rocket engine The CM told the reporters that leakage was from the expansion joints and is being addressed on priority. He further added that he has also suggested polymer grouting on all 25 joints on each side of the tunnel to avoid water seepage even during monsoon. It is still not clear what caused the leakage in the tunnel. The matter is being investigated. Meanwhile, on social media, people questioned and mocked the quality of the construction. One X user wrote: “To all the Mumbaikars concerned about the $1.5 billion Coastal Road tunnel leak, please be patient the $4.5 Billion Mumbai Metro3 line will be opening soon.” Another user wrote: “Coastal Road underground tunnel has developed leakage? Spirit of Mumbai is rushing in with plumbing gear. Don’t worry guys, it’s the world’s longest or largest something.” India’s first undersea tunnel The tunnel where the seepage has been witnessed is part of the Dharamveer Swaraj Rakshak Chhatrapati Shambaji Coastal Road, also known as the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, first envisioned in 1967. Built at the cost of Rs 13,983 crore (US$1.6 billion), the project aims to reduce travel time between Worli and Nariman Point in south Mumbai. The twin tunnels with a diameter of 12.19 metres and 2.07 km length, only one side of which is currently open, run 17 to 20 meters below sea level. Watch: India heatwave: Did Delhi really witness 52.9°C? IMD says recording could be sensor 'error' Since being inaugurated on March 11 by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, more than 7 lakh vehicles have travelled on it so far. The second phase of the project —from Marine Drive to Worli — will be inaugurated on 10 June. The coastal road cuts down the 45-minute commute from Girgaon to Worli to just 10 minutes. Officials had also stated that it would lead to a reduction in the carbon footprint by almost 34 per cent.

Mumbai’s undersea Coastal Road tunnel leaks two months after opening; criticism pours in

<p>A mysterious hole was captured on the surface of Mars by the High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera of NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) which left scientists wondering what lies beneath it.</p>

<p>The mysterious hole is located in the Arsia Mons region and has raised several questions regarding its origin and what it must be hiding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arsia Mons is among the trio of dormant volcanoes which clearly hints at the area having a history of volcanic activities. The pit is just a few meters across and is located in the Arsia Mons region of Mars.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what scientists have speculated about the Martian hole</strong></h2>

<p>Amongst various speculations, one of the main theories suggest that the hole can be a skylight into an underground lava tube. This theory has been built on the fact that similar formations have been seen on Earth in volcanic regions like Hawaii.</p>

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<p>Such types of skylights are formed when a lava tube's roof collapses and creates an opening. If what is being speculated is actually the reality, then lava tubes can become natural shelters for future astronauts, while giving them protection from harsh surface conditions like radiation, temperature extremes, and dust storms.</p>

<p>It is likely that the lava tubes created on the Martian surface are more extensive because of the lower gravity of the planet which offers large and stable environments that is suitable for long-term habitation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is also a possibility that the hole is just a pit which has been formed by tectonic or volcanic processes. Such pits are commonly found on Earth and are created after the ground, which is above a void created by volcanic activity, collapses.</p>

<p>However, scientists have till now not determined what is the exact nature of the mysterious hole on the Martian surface.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Lava tube - a habitat of aliens?</strong></h2>

<p>It is important to understand the nature of such formations on the surface of Mars for future human exploration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the hole actually goes to a lava tube then it has the possibility of becoming an ideal habitable zone.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Cosmic hello from 226 million kilometres</strong></p>

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<p>Lava tubes have a stable environment which can shelter inhabitants from the extreme conditions of the planet.</p>

<p>Since there is lower gravity on Mars, there is a chance that the lava tubes are much larger on the Red Planet in comparison to Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This makes these lava tubes more suitable for human habitation. Larger lava tubes are likely to give expansive and stable environments which can be best for constructing permanent bases.</p>

<p>They can also provide suitable environments for agriculture and even support life&nbsp;systems which are important for long-term human presence on Mars.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A mysterious hole was captured on the surface of Mars by the High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera of NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) which left scientists wondering what lies beneath it.

A mysterious hole was captured on the surface of Mars by the High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera of NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) which left scientists wondering what lies beneath it. The mysterious hole is located in the Arsia Mons region and has raised several questions regarding its origin and what it must be hiding. Arsia Mons is among the trio of dormant volcanoes which clearly hints at the area having a history of volcanic activities. The pit is just a few meters across and is located in the Arsia Mons region of Mars. Here's what scientists have speculated about the Martian hole Amongst various speculations, one of the main theories suggest that the hole can be a skylight into an underground lava tube. This theory has been built on the fact that similar formations have been seen on Earth in volcanic regions like Hawaii. Also Read: Here's how NASA is planning to reduce travel time between Mars and Earth Such types of skylights are formed when a lava tube's roof collapses and creates an opening. If what is being speculated is actually the reality, then lava tubes can become natural shelters for future astronauts, while giving them protection from harsh surface conditions like radiation, temperature extremes, and dust storms. It is likely that the lava tubes created on the Martian surface are more extensive because of the lower gravity of the planet which offers large and stable environments that is suitable for long-term habitation. There is also a possibility that the hole is just a pit which has been formed by tectonic or volcanic processes. Such pits are commonly found on Earth and are created after the ground, which is above a void created by volcanic activity, collapses. However, scientists have till now not determined what is the exact nature of the mysterious hole on the Martian surface. Lava tube - a habitat of aliens? It is important to understand the nature of such formations on the surface of Mars for future human exploration. If the hole actually goes to a lava tube then it has the possibility of becoming an ideal habitable zone. Watch: Gravitas: Cosmic hello from 226 million kilometres Lava tubes have a stable environment which can shelter inhabitants from the extreme conditions of the planet. Since there is lower gravity on Mars, there is a chance that the lava tubes are much larger on the Red Planet in comparison to Earth. This makes these lava tubes more suitable for human habitation. Larger lava tubes are likely to give expansive and stable environments which can be best for constructing permanent bases. They can also provide suitable environments for agriculture and even support life systems which are important for long-term human presence on Mars. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a rare discovery, researchers have discovered the fossils of a completely new dinosaur species on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.</p>

<p>This rare find, which has been named Musankwa Sanyatiensis, is the fourth dinosaur species found in Zimbabwe. The research regarding this find has been published in&nbsp;Acta Palaeontologica Polonica.</p>

<p>An international team comprising scientists from Stony Brook University in New York, the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa and headed by the Natural History Museum's Prof Paul Barrett conducted the study in London.</p>

<p>Musankwa Sanyatiensis has emerged as an important discovery since it is the first dinosaur which has been named from the Mid-Zambezi Basin of northern Zimbabwe in the last 50 years.</p>

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<p>The rocks which yielded this new specimen of dinosaur go back to the Late Triassic period, which was nearly 210 million years ago.</p>

<h2><strong>What does the fossil of Musankwa Sanyatiensis tell us about this species?</strong></h2>

<p>The remains of Musankwa Sanyatiensis included a single hind leg, including its thigh, shin, and ankle bones.</p>

<p>Assistant professor at Stony Brook University Dr. Kimberley "Kimi" Chapelle said, "Despite the limited fossil material, these bones possess unique features that distinguish them from those of other dinosaurs living at the same time."</p>

<p>In the evolutionary analysis, it was revealed that Musankwa Sanyatiensis was a member of the Sauropodomorpha, which is a group of long-necked, bipedal dinosaurs that were widespread in the Late Triassic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This species, interestingly, appeared to be closely related to its contemporaries in Argentina and South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musankwa Sanyatiensis was one of the largest dinosaurs of its era. It weighed around 390 kg and ate plants.</p>

<p>The discovery of the new species also emphasises on the region's untapped potential for further paleontological discoveries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The main reason for the underrepresentation of African dinosaur fossils is 'undersampling. Put simply, there have been fewer people looking for and unearthing dinosaurs in comparison with other regions of the world," said Barrett, as reported by phys.org.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Over the last six years, many new fossil sites have been recorded in Zimbabwe, yielding a diverse array of prehistoric animals, including the first sub-Saharan mainland African phytosaurs (ancient crocodile-like reptiles), metoposaurid amphibians (giant armoured amphibians), lungfish, and other reptile remains," he added.</p>

<p>With the excavation of more fossil sites, the hope of making significant finds has increased which researchers believe will shed light on dinosaurs' early evolution and the ecosystems they lived in.</p>

<p>"Based on where it sits on the dinosaur family tree, Musanwka Sanyantiensis is the first dinosaur of its kind from Zimbabwe. It, therefore, highlights the potential of the region for further paleontological discoveries," Dr Chapelle said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a rare discovery, researchers have discovered the fossils of a completely new dinosaur species on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. This rare find, which has been named Musankwa Sanyatiensis, is the fourth dinosaur species found in Zimbabwe.

In a rare discovery, researchers have discovered the fossils of a completely new dinosaur species on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. This rare find, which has been named Musankwa Sanyatiensis, is the fourth dinosaur species found in Zimbabwe. The research regarding this find has been published in Acta Palaeontologica Polonica. An international team comprising scientists from Stony Brook University in New York, the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa and headed by the Natural History Museum's Prof Paul Barrett conducted the study in London. Musankwa Sanyatiensis has emerged as an important discovery since it is the first dinosaur which has been named from the Mid-Zambezi Basin of northern Zimbabwe in the last 50 years. Also Read: Ancient fossil shows birds are officially dinosaurs The rocks which yielded this new specimen of dinosaur go back to the Late Triassic period, which was nearly 210 million years ago. What does the fossil of Musankwa Sanyatiensis tell us about this species? The remains of Musankwa Sanyatiensis included a single hind leg, including its thigh, shin, and ankle bones. Assistant professor at Stony Brook University Dr. Kimberley "Kimi" Chapelle said, "Despite the limited fossil material, these bones possess unique features that distinguish them from those of other dinosaurs living at the same time." In the evolutionary analysis, it was revealed that Musankwa Sanyatiensis was a member of the Sauropodomorpha, which is a group of long-necked, bipedal dinosaurs that were widespread in the Late Triassic. This species, interestingly, appeared to be closely related to its contemporaries in Argentina and South Africa. Musankwa Sanyatiensis was one of the largest dinosaurs of its era. It weighed around 390 kg and ate plants. The discovery of the new species also emphasises on the region's untapped potential for further paleontological discoveries. Watch: Scientists predict Atlantic Hurricane "The main reason for the underrepresentation of African dinosaur fossils is 'undersampling. Put simply, there have been fewer people looking for and unearthing dinosaurs in comparison with other regions of the world," said Barrett, as reported by phys.org. "Over the last six years, many new fossil sites have been recorded in Zimbabwe, yielding a diverse array of prehistoric animals, including the first sub-Saharan mainland African phytosaurs (ancient crocodile-like reptiles), metoposaurid amphibians (giant armoured amphibians), lungfish, and other reptile remains," he added. With the excavation of more fossil sites, the hope of making significant finds has increased which researchers believe will shed light on dinosaurs' early evolution and the ecosystems they lived in. "Based on where it sits on the dinosaur family tree, Musanwka Sanyantiensis is the first dinosaur of its kind from Zimbabwe. It, therefore, highlights the potential of the region for further paleontological discoveries," Dr Chapelle said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In an electrifying moment, two iconic skyscrapers were struck by lightning as&nbsp;thunderstorms pounded on Manhattan in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The split-second moments were captured in dramatic photos as lightning bolts travelled into both the One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building.</p>

<p>In the unreal images, glowing white bolts were seen crackling across the dark night sky and eventually hit the tip of the antennas atop the two buildings in a zig-zag pattern.</p>

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<p>Taking to X, the Empire State Building posted one photo&nbsp;of the electric current hitting the building, which was lit up in red, and added a caption that read “OUCH.”</p>

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<p>As per the Empire State Building’s website, the antenna gets struck by lightning 25 times every year on average.</p>

<p>As reported by Fox Weather, a lightning bolt struck One World Trade Centre during a thunderstorm last Thursday morning. In this storm, one person had suffered an injury when lightning struck the Manhattan building, reported the outlet.</p>

<h2><strong>Antennas of buildings absorb the shock of lightning bolt&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The antennas or lightning rods of the buildings have been designed to absorb the shock of a lightning bolt to ensure that the people inside the building are safe from electrocution.</p>

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<p>In contradiction to popular belief, lightning strikes are not attracted by the rods. The rods have been placed to protect the buildings.</p>

<p>The lightning will often hit the tallest thing such as skyscrapers. The rain and thunderstorm on Wednesday (May 29) came after a day of sunshine and warm temperatures.</p>

<p>The National Weather Service had predicted half an inch of rainfall in the city.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In an electrifying moment, two iconic skyscrapers were struck by lightning as thunderstorms pounded on Manhattan in the United States. The split-second moments were captured in dramatic photos as lightning bolts travelled into both the One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building.

In an electrifying moment, two iconic skyscrapers were struck by lightning as thunderstorms pounded on Manhattan in the United States. The split-second moments were captured in dramatic photos as lightning bolts travelled into both the One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building. In the unreal images, glowing white bolts were seen crackling across the dark night sky and eventually hit the tip of the antennas atop the two buildings in a zig-zag pattern. Also Read: A first class experience: US-based airline launches dog-friendly flights Taking to X, the Empire State Building posted one photo of the electric current hitting the building, which was lit up in red, and added a caption that read “OUCH.” One World Trade Center getting zapped by a big bolt of #lightning during a night storm passing through!! #storm @_WTCOfficial #NYC pic.twitter.com/7RGhGAOSEm — Ham from BK (@Ham_BklynWx) May 30, 2024 × As per the Empire State Building’s website, the antenna gets struck by lightning 25 times every year on average. As reported by Fox Weather, a lightning bolt struck One World Trade Centre during a thunderstorm last Thursday morning. In this storm, one person had suffered an injury when lightning struck the Manhattan building, reported the outlet. Antennas of buildings absorb the shock of lightning bolt The antennas or lightning rods of the buildings have been designed to absorb the shock of a lightning bolt to ensure that the people inside the building are safe from electrocution. Watch: Gigantic sunspot wide enough to fill 15 worlds becomes visible In contradiction to popular belief, lightning strikes are not attracted by the rods. The rods have been placed to protect the buildings. The lightning will often hit the tallest thing such as skyscrapers. The rain and thunderstorm on Wednesday (May 29) came after a day of sunshine and warm temperatures. The National Weather Service had predicted half an inch of rainfall in the city. (With inputs from agencies)

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