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<p>US Secretary of State Antony&nbsp;Blinken on Tuesday morning (May 14) made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to reassure the continuous support of the United States to Kyiv as well as the supply of weapons as Russia continues to attack the northeastern Kharkiv region.</p>

<p>During his visit to Kyiv,&nbsp;Blinken said that the&nbsp;US military aid for Ukraine is "now on its way" and will "make a real difference". "In the near term, assistance is now on its way and that will make a real difference against the Russian aggression on the battlefield," said Blinken, while speaking to President Volodymyr Zelensky at the beginning their meeting.</p>

<p>He is on his fourth visit to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Blinken took an overnight train from Poland and was supposed to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</p>

<p>Blinken is visiting Ukraine weeks after a financial aid package&nbsp;worth $61 billion was approved by the US Congress for Ukraine after months of delay.&nbsp;The package unlocked much-needed arms for the stretched troops of the country.</p>

<p>It&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;that&nbsp;the aid will&nbsp;be provided&nbsp;at an accelerated pace as Washington is trying to make up for the lost months, even though Congress is facing difficulty in reaching a complete agreement on assistance.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-intensifies-ground-assault-into-ukraines-kharkiv-region-achieving-tactical-success-721031">Russia intensifies ground assault in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, achieves ‘tactical success’</a></p>

<p>"First&nbsp;this trip is to send a strong signal of reassurance to the Ukrainians who are obviously in&nbsp;a very difficult&nbsp;moment both with grinding battle on the Eastern Front but also with the Russians now expanding some cross-border attacks into Kharkiv," said a senior US official, while speaking to the reporters aboard the train.</p>

<h2><strong>US Secretary of State&nbsp;to monitor how aid will be "executed"</strong></h2>

<p>Antony&nbsp;Blinken&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to look into how US aid will "be executed in a fashion to help shore up their defences and enable them&nbsp;to increasingly take back the initiative on the battlefield."</p>

<p>The senior US official had last visited in March when National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan reached Ukraine.</p>

<p>Russia is "clearly throwing everything they have in the east&nbsp;and&nbsp;expanding the fighting to Kharkiv is representative of that strategy," said the official.</p>

<p>"But we have a lot of confidence that the Ukrainians will increasingly be effective in pushing the Russians back as our assistance flows in both from the United States and other allies and partners," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces attack border of Ukraine's Northern Kharkiv region</strong></p>

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<p>Alongside holding discussions with Zelensky,&nbsp;Blinken&nbsp;is likely to meet his counterpart Dmytro Kuleba&nbsp;along with members of civil society&nbsp;and deliver a speech on the topic "Ukraine's strategic success".</p>

<p>The secretary of state will also discuss a bilateral defence agreement&nbsp;which&nbsp;the United States hopes to close before&nbsp;the NATO summit in Washington in July.</p>

<p>"The negotiations are in their final stages, we're&nbsp;very close," the US official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday morning (May 14) made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to reassure the continuous support of the United States to Kyiv as well as the supply of weapons as Russia continues to attack the northeastern Kharkiv region.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday morning (May 14) made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to reassure the continuous support of the United States to Kyiv as well as the supply of weapons as Russia continues to attack the northeastern Kharkiv region. During his visit to Kyiv, Blinken said that the US military aid for Ukraine is "now on its way" and will "make a real difference". "In the near term, assistance is now on its way and that will make a real difference against the Russian aggression on the battlefield," said Blinken, while speaking to President Volodymyr Zelensky at the beginning their meeting. He is on his fourth visit to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Blinken took an overnight train from Poland and was supposed to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Blinken is visiting Ukraine weeks after a financial aid package worth $61 billion was approved by the US Congress for Ukraine after months of delay. The package unlocked much-needed arms for the stretched troops of the country. It is expected that the aid will be provided at an accelerated pace as Washington is trying to make up for the lost months, even though Congress is facing difficulty in reaching a complete agreement on assistance. Also Read: Russia intensifies ground assault in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, achieves ‘tactical success’ "First this trip is to send a strong signal of reassurance to the Ukrainians who are obviously in a very difficult moment both with grinding battle on the Eastern Front but also with the Russians now expanding some cross-border attacks into Kharkiv," said a senior US official, while speaking to the reporters aboard the train. US Secretary of State to monitor how aid will be "executed" Antony Blinken is expected to look into how US aid will "be executed in a fashion to help shore up their defences and enable them to increasingly take back the initiative on the battlefield." The senior US official had last visited in March when National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan reached Ukraine. Russia is "clearly throwing everything they have in the east and expanding the fighting to Kharkiv is representative of that strategy," said the official. "But we have a lot of confidence that the Ukrainians will increasingly be effective in pushing the Russians back as our assistance flows in both from the United States and other allies and partners," he added. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces attack border of Ukraine's Northern Kharkiv region Alongside holding discussions with Zelensky, Blinken is likely to meet his counterpart Dmytro Kuleba along with members of civil society and deliver a speech on the topic "Ukraine's strategic success". The secretary of state will also discuss a bilateral defence agreement which the United States hopes to close before the NATO summit in Washington in July. "The negotiations are in their final stages, we're very close," the US official said. (With inputs from agencies)

US Secretary of State Blinken assures Zelensky military aid 'now on its way'

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<p>The legendary song of Muhammad&nbsp;Iqbal&nbsp;"<em>Saare Jahan Se Achha</em>"&nbsp;was played by a group of musicians in the corridors of the White House as the Indian snack&nbsp;"pani puri"&nbsp;was served by the stewards&nbsp;in the lawns as the United States celebrated the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month on Monday (May 13).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event was attended by United States President&nbsp;Joe Biden<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris<strong>.</strong></p>

<p>It&nbsp;was held&nbsp;to celebrate 25 years since&nbsp;the establishment of&nbsp;the White House Initiative and the&nbsp;President's&nbsp;Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thrilled to hear Saare Jahan Se accha Hindustan Hamara played at WHite House AANHPI heritage celebration hosted by President <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeBiden</a> with VP Harris <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a> . Paanipuri and Khoya dish was also served .stronger US India relationship . <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrSJaishankar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmitShah</a> <a href="https://t.co/1M5lViwbF2">pic.twitter.com/1M5lViwbF2</a></p>
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<p>In a first, the leaders from five presidential administrations gathered to honour the significant milestone and recognise the AA and NHPI&nbsp;communities'&nbsp;contributions to American society.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grown-man-running-against-a-6-year-old-biden-roasts-trump-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-715995">‘Grown man running against a 6-year-old’: Biden roasts Trump at White House correspondents’ dinner</a></p>

<h2><strong>AA and NHPI heritage has been part of history of US:&nbsp;Biden</strong></h2>

<p>The glimpses of the celebration were shared by Indian-American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria from inside the White House. The photos and videos showed a beautiful celebration of minority communities in the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This was an amazing celebration of the White&nbsp;House’s&nbsp;AANHPI Heritage Month at the Rose Garden. The best part was that as I walked into the White House, I&nbsp;was greeted&nbsp;by the musicians playing&nbsp;‘Sare Jahan se Accha Hindustan Hamara’&nbsp;(Our Hindustan is better than the entire world),"&nbsp;said Indian American community leader Ajay Jain&nbsp;Bhutoria,&nbsp;while&nbsp;speaking to PTI&nbsp;in an interview.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-hamas war: White House claims Biden reiterated position on Rafah in Netanyahu call</strong></p>

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<p>Taking to X, Ajay Jain wrote,&nbsp;“Thrilled to hear&nbsp;<em>Saare Jahan Se acha Hindustan Hamara&nbsp;</em>played at White House AANHPI heritage celebration hosted by President Joe Biden with VP Harris. Paanipuri and Khoya dish&nbsp;was also served. Stronger US-India relationship."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden, speaking at the event,&nbsp;said, "From Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders whose ancestors have called their lands home for hundreds of years to Asian immigrants who have newly arrived and those whose families have been here for generations - AA and NHPI heritage has long been a part of the history of our great country and a defining force in the soul of our nation."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The legendary song of Muhammad Iqbal "Saare Jahan Se Achha" was played by a group of musicians in the corridors of the White House as the Indian snack "pani puri" was served by the stewards in the lawns as the United States celebrated the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month on Monday (May 13).

The legendary song of Muhammad Iqbal "Saare Jahan Se Achha" was played by a group of musicians in the corridors of the White House as the Indian snack "pani puri" was served by the stewards in the lawns as the United States celebrated the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month on Monday (May 13). The event was attended by United States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. It was held to celebrate 25 years since the establishment of the White House Initiative and the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Thrilled to hear Saare Jahan Se accha Hindustan Hamara played at WHite House AANHPI heritage celebration hosted by President @JoeBiden with VP Harris @VP . Paanipuri and Khoya dish was also served .stronger US India relationship . @PMOIndia @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @AmitShah pic.twitter.com/1M5lViwbF2 — Ajay Jain (@ajainb) May 14, 2024 × In a first, the leaders from five presidential administrations gathered to honour the significant milestone and recognise the AA and NHPI communities' contributions to American society. Also Read: ‘Grown man running against a 6-year-old’: Biden roasts Trump at White House correspondents’ dinner AA and NHPI heritage has been part of history of US: Biden The glimpses of the celebration were shared by Indian-American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria from inside the White House. The photos and videos showed a beautiful celebration of minority communities in the US. “This was an amazing celebration of the White House’s AANHPI Heritage Month at the Rose Garden. The best part was that as I walked into the White House, I was greeted by the musicians playing ‘Sare Jahan se Accha Hindustan Hamara’ (Our Hindustan is better than the entire world)," said Indian American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria, while speaking to PTI in an interview. Watch: Israel-hamas war: White House claims Biden reiterated position on Rafah in Netanyahu call Taking to X, Ajay Jain wrote, “Thrilled to hear Saare Jahan Se acha Hindustan Hamara played at White House AANHPI heritage celebration hosted by President Joe Biden with VP Harris. Paanipuri and Khoya dish was also served. Stronger US-India relationship." Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden, speaking at the event, said, "From Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders whose ancestors have called their lands home for hundreds of years to Asian immigrants who have newly arrived and those whose families have been here for generations - AA and NHPI heritage has long been a part of the history of our great country and a defining force in the soul of our nation." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a new style of theft, a man took 200 flights last year and travelled across the country to carry out robberies at airports for more than 100 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The theft was busted by the Delhi Police after a woman, who was travelling from Hyderabad to Delhi,&nbsp;claimed that someone stole jewellery worth Rs 7 lakh (approx. $8381) from her handbag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the police received another complaint from a man who reported a robbery of valuables worth&nbsp;Rs&nbsp;20 lakh (approx $23,947) while on his way to Germany from Amritsar via a connecting flight from Delhi.</p>

<p>After scanning footage from airports for several hours, the police arrested the&nbsp;man identified as Rajesh Kapoor.</p>

<h2><strong>How did Delhi Police catch hold of the thief?</strong></h2>

<p>The police arrested Rajesh Kapoor from&nbsp;Delhi's&nbsp;Paharganj after police scanned CCTV footage from airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Amritsar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police were then informed by the accused about how he executed the crimes for nearly a year at&nbsp;airports and managed to get away with stolen jewellery.</p>

<p>Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Police Usha Rangrani said&nbsp;that the&nbsp;man&nbsp;targeted passengers who boarded connecting flights.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/narendra-dabholkar-murder-case-two-accused-get-life-imprisonment-720000">Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Two accused get life imprisonment</a></p>

<p>The senior police said&nbsp;that he&nbsp;generally made the elderly and women passengers his targets and observed their behaviour at the airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused followed his targets and somehow tried to read the information&nbsp;printed&nbsp;on the baggage declaration slip to collect more details regarding the valuables&nbsp;kept&nbsp;inside the bag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that the man used&nbsp;to generally interact with them at the boarding gate&nbsp;and&nbsp;before that, he used to observe the behaviour of his targets. Then, he generally asked the airline to change his seat and ensured that he was the passenger next to them, said the police.</p>

<p>Sometimes&nbsp;this&nbsp;happened just as a coincidence, however, he generally used to give a reason for changing his seat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police added that the man, while sitting next to his target, would pretend to adjust the bags in the overhead&nbsp;section&nbsp;during which he would steal jewellery as well as other valuables.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What did the thief own?</strong></h2>

<p>Rajesh&nbsp;is the owner of&nbsp;a guest house in&nbsp;Delhi's&nbsp;Paharganj called&nbsp;'Ricky Deluxe',&nbsp;which is&nbsp;near the New Delhi Railway Station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man used to live on the third floor of the guest house and had left the other floors for the customers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Nijjar Killing: Fourth accused arrested in connection with Nijjar killing case</strong></p>

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<p>The police stated that he also had a money exchange business and&nbsp;was the owner of&nbsp;a mobile repair shop in Delhi.</p>

<p>The police recovered a large quantity of gold and silver jewellery from his house in Paharganj. However, he also said that he had sold some of the stolen jewellery to&nbsp;a jeweller named&nbsp;Sharad Jain in the Karol Bagh area.&nbsp;</p>

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In a new style of theft, a man took 200 flights last year and travelled across the country to carry out robberies at airports for more than 100 days. The theft was busted by the Delhi Police after a woman, who was travelling from Hyderabad to Delhi, claimed that someone stole jewellery worth Rs 7 lakh (approx.

In a new style of theft, a man took 200 flights last year and travelled across the country to carry out robberies at airports for more than 100 days. The theft was busted by the Delhi Police after a woman, who was travelling from Hyderabad to Delhi, claimed that someone stole jewellery worth Rs 7 lakh (approx. $8381) from her handbag. Meanwhile, the police received another complaint from a man who reported a robbery of valuables worth Rs 20 lakh (approx $23,947) while on his way to Germany from Amritsar via a connecting flight from Delhi. After scanning footage from airports for several hours, the police arrested the man identified as Rajesh Kapoor. How did Delhi Police catch hold of the thief? The police arrested Rajesh Kapoor from Delhi's Paharganj after police scanned CCTV footage from airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Amritsar. The police were then informed by the accused about how he executed the crimes for nearly a year at airports and managed to get away with stolen jewellery. Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Police Usha Rangrani said that the man targeted passengers who boarded connecting flights. Also Read: Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Two accused get life imprisonment The senior police said that he generally made the elderly and women passengers his targets and observed their behaviour at the airport. The accused followed his targets and somehow tried to read the information printed on the baggage declaration slip to collect more details regarding the valuables kept inside the bag. The police said that the man used to generally interact with them at the boarding gate and before that, he used to observe the behaviour of his targets. Then, he generally asked the airline to change his seat and ensured that he was the passenger next to them, said the police. Sometimes this happened just as a coincidence, however, he generally used to give a reason for changing his seat. The police added that the man, while sitting next to his target, would pretend to adjust the bags in the overhead section during which he would steal jewellery as well as other valuables. What did the thief own? Rajesh is the owner of a guest house in Delhi's Paharganj called 'Ricky Deluxe', which is near the New Delhi Railway Station. The man used to live on the third floor of the guest house and had left the other floors for the customers. Watch: Nijjar Killing: Fourth accused arrested in connection with Nijjar killing case The police stated that he also had a money exchange business and was the owner of a mobile repair shop in Delhi. The police recovered a large quantity of gold and silver jewellery from his house in Paharganj. However, he also said that he had sold some of the stolen jewellery to a jeweller named Sharad Jain in the Karol Bagh area. (With inputs from agencies)

Man takes 200 flights in 110 days to steal jewellery worth millions from passengers

7 Things Which Should Not Be Cleaned With Baking Soda


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7 Things Which Should Not Be Cleaned With Baking Soda

5 Food Items That Boost Hyaluronic Acid Levels Of Your Skin

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<p>The mother of a man held&nbsp;captive by&nbsp;Hamas for seven months shared a heartwrenching message on Mother's Day as she showed the world the dark side of the special day which was devoid of flower bouquets and gifts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mother of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, posted a video on Mother’s Day in which she read a letter written by her on the eve of the third birthday of Hersh and thanked her son “for making me a mother".</p>

<p>“Because today is Mother’s Day, I decided to read you this letter that I wrote to Hersh the night before he turned&nbsp;3&nbsp;years old,” said Rachel, before reading the letter.</p>

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<p>On her shirt, the mother wore a piece of tape which had the number "219" - which represented the number of days since her Israeli-American son had been held as hostage after the October 7 Hamas massacre.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-releases-footage-said-to-show-attack-on-israeli-snippers-720252">Hamas releases footage said to show attack on Israeli snippers</a></p>

<p>“Hersh, these last three years have been the most challenging and best years of my life. Nothing can begin to describe my love for you," the mother read from the letter.</p>

<p>The mother emphasised how she became emotional after looking inside her son's bedroom at night, as he slept in his blue onesie while holding onto a teddy bear as a kid.</p>

<p>“I gently touched your long, soft, curly hair that we will cut for the first time in a few days. I went back into my room&nbsp;and&nbsp;I cried and cried," said the mother.</p>

<h2><strong>'Painful' yet 'amazing' to see son alive: Mother</strong></h2>

<p>A propaganda video was published by Hamas last month which depicted a nearly unrecognisable Hersh. This was his first image since the deadly massacre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rachel remembered how&nbsp;“painful” yet “amazing”&nbsp;it was to see her son alive for the first time since the incident. He appeared unrecognisable&nbsp;and a part of his left arm was missing.</p>

<p>“One day when you have children, and I can’t even fathom that now, you will know this kind of so much more than love,” said Rachel.</p>

<p>“You are my baby. My ultimate goal as a parent is to help you become a confident, self-sufficient and independent&nbsp;person. But that means you won’t need me. And I think that is&nbsp;what’s&nbsp;causing my heart to ache so much right now. I want to raise you to become a healthy person in the world," said the mother.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: 'Death or displacement', Gazans in Rafah head to Al-Mawasi</strong></p>

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<p>Rachel, who was ranked among “Time100: The World’s Most Influential People,” said, “I don’t want to let you go.”</p>

<p>"Time moves so quickly. To understand this, one only needs to look at one’s children. The days fly by&nbsp;and&nbsp;before I know it, we will be taking you to college. I can’t imagine what a basketcase I will be then," the mother read.</p>

<p>“I wish this could all go more slowly. I treasure&nbsp;each and every&nbsp;moment I spend with you. I am so blessed that it scares me. What did Dada and I do to get so lucky to have you?" she added.</p>

<p>She ended the letter and the video with the words, “Hersh, thank you for making me a mother. I love you. Stay strong. Survive.”&nbsp;</p>

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The mother of a man held captive by Hamas for seven months shared a heartwrenching message on Mother's Day as she showed the world the dark side of the special day which was devoid of flower bouquets and gifts.

The mother of a man held captive by Hamas for seven months shared a heartwrenching message on Mother's Day as she showed the world the dark side of the special day which was devoid of flower bouquets and gifts. The mother of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, posted a video on Mother’s Day in which she read a letter written by her on the eve of the third birthday of Hersh and thanked her son “for making me a mother". “Because today is Mother’s Day, I decided to read you this letter that I wrote to Hersh the night before he turned 3 years old,” said Rachel, before reading the letter. Day 219. Mother’s Day. A message from Rachel. #Bring_Hersh_Home #BringThemAllHomeNOW pic.twitter.com/iC6SIlab3z — Bring Hersh Home (@BringHershHome) May 12, 2024 × On her shirt, the mother wore a piece of tape which had the number "219" - which represented the number of days since her Israeli-American son had been held as hostage after the October 7 Hamas massacre. Also Read: Hamas releases footage said to show attack on Israeli snippers “Hersh, these last three years have been the most challenging and best years of my life. Nothing can begin to describe my love for you," the mother read from the letter. The mother emphasised how she became emotional after looking inside her son's bedroom at night, as he slept in his blue onesie while holding onto a teddy bear as a kid. “I gently touched your long, soft, curly hair that we will cut for the first time in a few days. I went back into my room and I cried and cried," said the mother. 'Painful' yet 'amazing' to see son alive: Mother A propaganda video was published by Hamas last month which depicted a nearly unrecognisable Hersh. This was his first image since the deadly massacre. Rachel remembered how “painful” yet “amazing” it was to see her son alive for the first time since the incident. He appeared unrecognisable and a part of his left arm was missing. “One day when you have children, and I can’t even fathom that now, you will know this kind of so much more than love,” said Rachel. “You are my baby. My ultimate goal as a parent is to help you become a confident, self-sufficient and independent person. But that means you won’t need me. And I think that is what’s causing my heart to ache so much right now. I want to raise you to become a healthy person in the world," said the mother. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: 'Death or displacement', Gazans in Rafah head to Al-Mawasi Rachel, who was ranked among “Time100: The World’s Most Influential People,” said, “I don’t want to let you go.” "Time moves so quickly. To understand this, one only needs to look at one’s children. The days fly by and before I know it, we will be taking you to college. I can’t imagine what a basketcase I will be then," the mother read. “I wish this could all go more slowly. I treasure each and every moment I spend with you. I am so blessed that it scares me. What did Dada and I do to get so lucky to have you?" she added. She ended the letter and the video with the words, “Hersh, thank you for making me a mother. I love you. Stay strong. Survive.” (With inputs from agencies)

This Mother's Day video shared by mom of Hamas-held hostage will break your heart

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<p>Elon Musk-owned X won a legal battle against the Australian online watchdog over imposing a global ban on dozens of videos shared of the church stabbing incident&nbsp;which have been shared and circulated on the social media platform.</p>

<p>The Australian online watchdog eSafety Commission&nbsp;had last month&nbsp;won a temporary court injunction after X had refused to abide by the regulator's orders to take down the videos.</p>

<p>However, the legal block on the Sydney church stabbing videos&nbsp;was overturned by the Federal Court on Monday (May 13).</p>

<p>Federal Court Justice Geoffrey Kennett denied an extension to the temporary order of removal of videos showing the stabbing of a priest in Sydney in April.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-watchdog-seeks-removal-of-stabbing-video-from-x-720058">Australian watchdog seeks removal of stabbing video from X worldwide</a></p>

<p>"The&nbsp;orders of the court&nbsp;will be that the application to extend the interlocutory injunction... is refused," said Kennett, without stating any reasons for his decision.</p>

<h2><strong>X agreed to remove videos in Australia but failed to abide by the demand&nbsp;for&nbsp;worldwide&nbsp;removal&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Australia's eSafety Commissioner said that he wants the company, owned by Elon Musk, to remove 65 video and audio clips in Australia&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;worldwide. After the injunction, X had to hide nearly 65 posts&nbsp;which&nbsp;included Wakeley church stabbing videos.</p>

<p>The social media site, earlier known as Twitter, had agreed to&nbsp;geo-block&nbsp;the posts so that users in Australia&nbsp;are not able to&nbsp;see them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the eSafety Commission stated that it was not sufficient.&nbsp;It demanded that the posts&nbsp;be pulled down&nbsp;by X globally and claimed that they are still easily accessible in Australia by using virtual private networks&nbsp;which&nbsp;mask&nbsp;the location of a user.</p>

<p>As per the eSafety Commission, virtual private networks&nbsp;are used&nbsp;by nearly a quarter of Australians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The online watchdog had expressed worry that&nbsp;the video could be used&nbsp;for radicalising people online.</p>

<p>However, lawyers representing X&nbsp;Corp&nbsp;said&nbsp;that&nbsp;there should have been no removal notice against the video as it was not overly graphic, did not meet the legal threshold for removal of the video as per Australian law and failed to glorify terrorism.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Musk's net worth up $37.3 bn in biggest weekly gain since pre-Twitter deal</strong></p>

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<p>This&nbsp;legal&nbsp;decision is not X's final legal win in the case&nbsp;which&nbsp;led&nbsp;to weeks of local debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese&nbsp;and Musk.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;ruling of the court&nbsp;cannot be seen as a total victory for X since it had not abided by the order to take down the videos worldwide and could face further legal action.</p>

<p>The case will help people understand the&nbsp;legal responsibilities of the social media platform and the use of geoblocking.</p>

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Elon Musk-owned X won a legal battle against the Australian online watchdog over imposing a global ban on dozens of videos shared of the church stabbing incident which have been shared and circulated on the social media platform.

Elon Musk-owned X won a legal battle against the Australian online watchdog over imposing a global ban on dozens of videos shared of the church stabbing incident which have been shared and circulated on the social media platform. The Australian online watchdog eSafety Commission had last month won a temporary court injunction after X had refused to abide by the regulator's orders to take down the videos. However, the legal block on the Sydney church stabbing videos was overturned by the Federal Court on Monday (May 13). Federal Court Justice Geoffrey Kennett denied an extension to the temporary order of removal of videos showing the stabbing of a priest in Sydney in April. Also Read: Australian watchdog seeks removal of stabbing video from X worldwide "The orders of the court will be that the application to extend the interlocutory injunction... is refused," said Kennett, without stating any reasons for his decision. X agreed to remove videos in Australia but failed to abide by the demand for worldwide removal Australia's eSafety Commissioner said that he wants the company, owned by Elon Musk, to remove 65 video and audio clips in Australia as well as worldwide. After the injunction, X had to hide nearly 65 posts which included Wakeley church stabbing videos. The social media site, earlier known as Twitter, had agreed to geo-block the posts so that users in Australia are not able to see them. However, the eSafety Commission stated that it was not sufficient. It demanded that the posts be pulled down by X globally and claimed that they are still easily accessible in Australia by using virtual private networks which mask the location of a user. As per the eSafety Commission, virtual private networks are used by nearly a quarter of Australians. The online watchdog had expressed worry that the video could be used for radicalising people online. However, lawyers representing X Corp said that there should have been no removal notice against the video as it was not overly graphic, did not meet the legal threshold for removal of the video as per Australian law and failed to glorify terrorism. Watch: Musk's net worth up $37.3 bn in biggest weekly gain since pre-Twitter deal This legal decision is not X's final legal win in the case which led to weeks of local debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Musk. The ruling of the court cannot be seen as a total victory for X since it had not abided by the order to take down the videos worldwide and could face further legal action. The case will help people understand the legal responsibilities of the social media platform and the use of geoblocking. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's X wins legal battle over ban on Australia church stabbing video

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<p>The origin of life in the universe has always remained shrouded in mystery. Now, in a recent find, astronomers have stumbled upon an ancient star explosion which may have birthed life in the cosmos.</p>

<p>The key element for the origin of life is phosphorus which is important for the creation of DNA, which is the blueprint of all life.</p>

<p>The astronomers are now trying to study how the crucial element came into existence. A new theory has now proposed that a particular stellar explosion, called “ONe&nbsp;novae” can be phosphorus' primary source in the universe.</p>

<h2><strong>How life came into existence with the Big Bang?</strong></h2>

<p>At the inception of the universe, the lightest element - hydrogen - was generated by the Big Bang.</p>

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<p>Heavier elements like helium are created from fiery cores of stars where there is intense pressure and heat fuses hydrogen atoms. The process continues and elements like oxygen and carbon are created.</p>

<p>The fuel of the stars is eventually exhausted by these stellar furnaces which leads to cataclysmic explosions like novae and supernovae.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such events lead to the dispersal of the newly forged elements into the cosmos which enriches the interstellar medium by creating blocks for planets, asteroids, and eventually, life.</p>

<h2><strong>How&nbsp;ONe&nbsp;novae&nbsp;lead&nbsp;to the production&nbsp;of phosphorus and eventually life?</strong></h2>

<p>ONe novae are a category of stellar&nbsp;explosions which occur in white dwarf stars having a high composition of oxygen, neon, and magnesium.</p>

<p>These&nbsp;white dwarfs&nbsp;take matter from a companion star and when the accumulated material reaches the critical stage, it leads to a runaway thermonuclear reaction.</p>

<p>The explosive event releases a significant amount of stellar material which includes newly synthesised elements that surround the interstellar space.</p>

<p>Astronomers Kenji Bekki and Takuji Tsujimoto have reached a hypothesis which suggests that these ONe novae can be the primarily mechanism which is responsible for the production and distribution of phosphorus, which is an important element for life.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Boeing to send Starliner space capsule with 2 astronauts'</strong></p>

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<p>“A ONe&nbsp;nova occurs when matter builds up on the surface of an oxygen-neon-magnesium rich white dwarf star and is heated to the point to ignite explosive run-away nuclear fusion,” Tsujimoto explained.</p>

<p>According to Bekki and Tsujimoto’s model, the highest point was reached by&nbsp;ONe novae&nbsp;approximately 8 billion years ago.</p>

<p>The peak in ONe novae activity may have led to phosphorus' major enrichment in the interstellar medium.</p>

<p>Since our solar system was formed nearly 4.6 billion years ago, the timeline shows that phosphorus, which is a crucial&nbsp;element for life, would have been in abundance in the universe and would have been accessible during the early stages of the formation of Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The availability of phosphorus may have led to a pivotal role in the evolution and emergence of life on Earth.</p>

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The origin of life in the universe has always remained shrouded in mystery. Now, in a recent find, astronomers have stumbled upon an ancient star explosion which may have birthed life in the cosmos.

The origin of life in the universe has always remained shrouded in mystery. Now, in a recent find, astronomers have stumbled upon an ancient star explosion which may have birthed life in the cosmos. The key element for the origin of life is phosphorus which is important for the creation of DNA, which is the blueprint of all life. The astronomers are now trying to study how the crucial element came into existence. A new theory has now proposed that a particular stellar explosion, called “ONe novae” can be phosphorus' primary source in the universe. How life came into existence with the Big Bang? At the inception of the universe, the lightest element - hydrogen - was generated by the Big Bang. Also Read: Space cookie still smells fresh after four years. Know how Heavier elements like helium are created from fiery cores of stars where there is intense pressure and heat fuses hydrogen atoms. The process continues and elements like oxygen and carbon are created. The fuel of the stars is eventually exhausted by these stellar furnaces which leads to cataclysmic explosions like novae and supernovae. Such events lead to the dispersal of the newly forged elements into the cosmos which enriches the interstellar medium by creating blocks for planets, asteroids, and eventually, life. How ONe novae lead to the production of phosphorus and eventually life? ONe novae are a category of stellar explosions which occur in white dwarf stars having a high composition of oxygen, neon, and magnesium. These white dwarfs take matter from a companion star and when the accumulated material reaches the critical stage, it leads to a runaway thermonuclear reaction. The explosive event releases a significant amount of stellar material which includes newly synthesised elements that surround the interstellar space. Astronomers Kenji Bekki and Takuji Tsujimoto have reached a hypothesis which suggests that these ONe novae can be the primarily mechanism which is responsible for the production and distribution of phosphorus, which is an important element for life. Watch: Boeing to send Starliner space capsule with 2 astronauts' “A ONe nova occurs when matter builds up on the surface of an oxygen-neon-magnesium rich white dwarf star and is heated to the point to ignite explosive run-away nuclear fusion,” Tsujimoto explained. According to Bekki and Tsujimoto’s model, the highest point was reached by ONe novae approximately 8 billion years ago. The peak in ONe novae activity may have led to phosphorus' major enrichment in the interstellar medium. Since our solar system was formed nearly 4.6 billion years ago, the timeline shows that phosphorus, which is a crucial element for life, would have been in abundance in the universe and would have been accessible during the early stages of the formation of Earth. The availability of phosphorus may have led to a pivotal role in the evolution and emergence of life on Earth. (With inputs from agencies)

As THIS star exploded, life probably originated in the universe, hints astronomers

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<p>YSR Congress Party's Tenali MLA and a candidate for state assembly elections,&nbsp;A Sivakumar, in a&nbsp;brazen&nbsp;act, slapped a voter after the latter called out the legislator for jumping the queue and not waiting for his turn at a polling booth located in the Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 10-second video, the MLA&nbsp;is seen&nbsp;walking&nbsp;towards the voter and&nbsp;slapping&nbsp;him on his face.&nbsp;The voter&nbsp;is then seen&nbsp;returning the slap to the MLA, after which all the aides of the political leader jointly launch an attack on the voter.</p>

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<p>As the aides of the MLA continue hitting the voter, other voters&nbsp;are seen&nbsp;trying to stop the assault. However, no security personnel&nbsp;is seen&nbsp;intervening to rescue him. The entire brawl&nbsp;was caught&nbsp;on camera&nbsp;and&nbsp;the video has gone viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-modi-offers-langar-at-patnas-historic-gurdwara-720845">&nbsp;Indian PM Modi offers langar at Patna's historic gurdwara</a></p>

<p>It remains unclear how the dispute reached the extent of an exchange of blows, however, social media users are strongly condemning the attack by the MLA.</p>

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<p>A case against the MLA has&nbsp;been registered&nbsp;by the police&nbsp;and&nbsp;an investigation is&nbsp;going on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Posting the video, TDP leader Nara Lokesh wrote on X, "Voters who say that there is nothing to fear from YSRCP's rowdyism, I applaud your courage."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Lok Sabha Election 2024: 1,717 candidates in the fray in Phase 4 voting</strong></p>

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<p>The voting for the fourth phase of&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections and Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections are taking place simultaneously on May 13 (Monday).</p>

<p>In the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, Andhra Pradesh is voting on 25 seats&nbsp;along with&nbsp;175 Assembly seats. The YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress Party government is fighting against an alliance of N Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party and the BJP.</p>

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YSR Congress Party's Tenali MLA and a candidate for state assembly elections, A Sivakumar, in a brazen act, slapped a voter after the latter called out the legislator for jumping the queue and not waiting for his turn at a polling booth located in the Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.

YSR Congress Party's Tenali MLA and a candidate for state assembly elections, A Sivakumar, in a brazen act, slapped a voter after the latter called out the legislator for jumping the queue and not waiting for his turn at a polling booth located in the Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. In the 10-second video, the MLA is seen walking towards the voter and slapping him on his face. The voter is then seen returning the slap to the MLA, after which all the aides of the political leader jointly launch an attack on the voter. #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP MLA and candidate for state assembly elections, A Sivakumar attacks a voter in Tenali, Guntur. The voter, who was standing in a queue to cast his vote, objected to the MLA's attempt to jump the line and cast his vote without waiting. The MLA, in… pic.twitter.com/9tDP8wwJO8 — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × No security personnel tried to save voter As the aides of the MLA continue hitting the voter, other voters are seen trying to stop the assault. However, no security personnel is seen intervening to rescue him. The entire brawl was caught on camera and the video has gone viral. Also Read: Indian PM Modi offers langar at Patna's historic gurdwara It remains unclear how the dispute reached the extent of an exchange of blows, however, social media users are strongly condemning the attack by the MLA. A case against the MLA has been registered by the police and an investigation is going on. Posting the video, TDP leader Nara Lokesh wrote on X, "Voters who say that there is nothing to fear from YSRCP's rowdyism, I applaud your courage." Watch: India Lok Sabha Election 2024: 1,717 candidates in the fray in Phase 4 voting The voting for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections and Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections are taking place simultaneously on May 13 (Monday). In the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, Andhra Pradesh is voting on 25 seats along with 175 Assembly seats. The YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress Party government is fighting against an alliance of N Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party and the BJP. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: YSR Congress MLA slaps voter in polling queue. Watch

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<p>The passengers travelling on a British Airways flight recently were left startled and disgusted as a man and woman engaged in&nbsp;'sex&nbsp;act' beneath “a scarf”.</p>

<p>Speaking to South West News Service, a 26-year-old passenger Farrah said, “But it was quite obvious, as an adult, what they were doing."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-indias-crew-members-go-on-mass-sick-leave-more-than-70-flights-cancelled-719207">Air India Express chaos: Nearly 300 crew go on 'mass sick leave', more than 80 flights cancelled</a></p>

<p>The plane, which was packed with passengers, including children, reportedly complained about enduring the couple who were “constantly at it”&nbsp;for several minutes. The incident occurred during an early morning flight between London and Dublin.</p>

<p>“I was turning to look at my brother every time I was speaking, and then I saw a lot of sort of vigorous movement in the other seats on the other side,” said Farrah who was accompanied by her mother.</p>

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<p><em>Image shared by the passengers of the couple caught in 'sex act'.</em></p>

<p>“It was very blatant. She was constantly — for 15 to 20 minutes of the flight — just constantly at it with the guy," she added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Just disgusting', exclaims passenger</strong></h2>

<p>While speaking to South West News Service, she said,“When they got told to put their seat belts on, it was very obvious that he was zipping himself back up and putting everything back in. It was just disgusting&nbsp;to&nbsp;be honest.”</p>

<p>Farrah further said that there were kids “running up and down the aisles” amid the roughly one-hour flight.</p>

<p>“They just carried on, which was shocking because there were children on the plane. A couple of them looked like five or six, and then maybe there were a couple that looked like they were eight or nine," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cabin crew not alerted: British Airways spokesperson&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The aircraft, which was a small Airbus A320, had very little space to escape the raucous.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Fire breaks out at Lahore airport, several flight operation suspended</strong></p>

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<p>“We had about 38 minutes of the flight time left when I noticed it. It was quite embarrassing for me to&nbsp;be sat&nbsp;with my brother and&nbsp;having&nbsp;to witness that. It was one of the smaller planes, making it a lot closer than the bigger planes," she said.</p>

<p>In a statement to South West News Service (SWNS),&nbsp;British&nbsp;Airways spokesperson said, “Our cabin crew colleagues were not alerted to any issue on board. Had they been informed, they would have taken the appropriate steps to address it.”</p>

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The passengers travelling on a British Airways flight recently were left startled and disgusted as a man and woman engaged in 'sex act' beneath “a scarf”. Speaking to South West News Service, a 26-year-old passenger Farrah said, “But it was quite obvious, as an adult, what they were doing.

The passengers travelling on a British Airways flight recently were left startled and disgusted as a man and woman engaged in 'sex act' beneath “a scarf”. Speaking to South West News Service, a 26-year-old passenger Farrah said, “But it was quite obvious, as an adult, what they were doing." Also Read: Air India Express chaos: Nearly 300 crew go on 'mass sick leave', more than 80 flights cancelled The plane, which was packed with passengers, including children, reportedly complained about enduring the couple who were “constantly at it” for several minutes. The incident occurred during an early morning flight between London and Dublin. “I was turning to look at my brother every time I was speaking, and then I saw a lot of sort of vigorous movement in the other seats on the other side,” said Farrah who was accompanied by her mother. Image shared by the passengers of the couple caught in 'sex act'. “It was very blatant. She was constantly — for 15 to 20 minutes of the flight — just constantly at it with the guy," she added. 'Just disgusting', exclaims passenger While speaking to South West News Service, she said,“When they got told to put their seat belts on, it was very obvious that he was zipping himself back up and putting everything back in. It was just disgusting to be honest.” Farrah further said that there were kids “running up and down the aisles” amid the roughly one-hour flight. “They just carried on, which was shocking because there were children on the plane. A couple of them looked like five or six, and then maybe there were a couple that looked like they were eight or nine," she added. Cabin crew not alerted: British Airways spokesperson The aircraft, which was a small Airbus A320, had very little space to escape the raucous. Watch: Fire breaks out at Lahore airport, several flight operation suspended “We had about 38 minutes of the flight time left when I noticed it. It was quite embarrassing for me to be sat with my brother and having to witness that. It was one of the smaller planes, making it a lot closer than the bigger planes," she said. In a statement to South West News Service (SWNS), British Airways spokesperson said, “Our cabin crew colleagues were not alerted to any issue on board. Had they been informed, they would have taken the appropriate steps to address it.” (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;on&nbsp;Monday (May 13)&nbsp;visited Patna's historic Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara&nbsp;and served a langar (a communal meal) to the Sikh devotees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was seen donning a saffron turban and holding a pot of kheer. The prime minister paid his obeisance in Darbar Sahib, which is the birthplace of Sri Guru Gobind Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He participated in the&nbsp;ardaas&nbsp;and listened to the live kirtan in the gurudwara. The prime minister also did 'darshan' of the rare 'shastras' (weapons) which are believed to belong to Sri Guru Gobind Singh.</p>

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<p>The prime minister also cooked food for the langar with the Gurdwara management.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-lists-out-5-guarantees-to-bengal-says-no-one-can-stop-caa-implementation-720602">PM Modi lists out 5 guarantees to Bengal, says ‘no one can stop CAA implementation’</a></p>

<p>In the peak of election season, PM Modi held a roadshow in Patna on Sunday night (May 12). The prime minister covered approximately one and a half kilometres as he stood above a vehicle which was adorned with BJP symbols and flowers.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Sikhism is rooted in principles of equality: PM Modi</strong></h2>

<p>After the visit, PM Modi wrote on X, "Prayed at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib this morning. Felt truly blessed to experience&nbsp;divinity, serenity and rich history of this sacred place. This Gurudwara has a close link with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Our Government had the honour of marking&nbsp;his&nbsp;350th Parkash Utsav&nbsp;in a grand manner. May the teachings of the Sikh Gurus continue to inspire and guide us all."</p>

<p>"Sikhism is rooted in the principles of equality, justice and compassion. Central to Sikhism is Seva. This morning in Patna, I also had the honour of taking part in Seva as well. It was a very humbling and special experience," he added.</p>

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<p>Reacting&nbsp;to&nbsp;Modi's visit to Gurudwara Patna Sahib, BJP leader and Lok Sabha candidate from Patna Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "It is a matter of great pride that PM Modi has come to Gurudwara Patna Sahib for the first time. As an MP, I welcomed him. PM Modi paid obeisance, offered&nbsp;Seva. It is a historic day. We are proud of him. He is the first PM of India to have visited here."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Elections 2024 Phase 4: 1,717 candidates, 10 States, 96 seats up for grabs today</strong></p>

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<p>The Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Gurdwara is a significant place for the followers of Sikhism as it is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.</p>

<p>In the 18th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh commissioned the construction of the gurudwara to mark Guru Gobind Singh's birthplace.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 13) visited Patna's historic Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara and served a langar (a communal meal) to the Sikh devotees.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 13) visited Patna's historic Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara and served a langar (a communal meal) to the Sikh devotees. He was seen donning a saffron turban and holding a pot of kheer. The prime minister paid his obeisance in Darbar Sahib, which is the birthplace of Sri Guru Gobind Singh. He participated in the ardaas and listened to the live kirtan in the gurudwara. The prime minister also did 'darshan' of the rare 'shastras' (weapons) which are believed to belong to Sri Guru Gobind Singh. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi serves langar at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Patna, Bihar pic.twitter.com/FWBdcj40Fe — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi serves langar at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Patna, Bihar pic.twitter.com/qhj5RuHTHh — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Patna, Bihar PM Modi also served langar here. pic.twitter.com/3qdQf2Kken — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × The prime minister also cooked food for the langar with the Gurdwara management. Also Read: PM Modi lists out 5 guarantees to Bengal, says ‘no one can stop CAA implementation’ In the peak of election season, PM Modi held a roadshow in Patna on Sunday night (May 12). The prime minister covered approximately one and a half kilometres as he stood above a vehicle which was adorned with BJP symbols and flowers. Sikhism is rooted in principles of equality: PM Modi After the visit, PM Modi wrote on X, "Prayed at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib this morning. Felt truly blessed to experience divinity, serenity and rich history of this sacred place. This Gurudwara has a close link with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Our Government had the honour of marking his 350th Parkash Utsav in a grand manner. May the teachings of the Sikh Gurus continue to inspire and guide us all." "Sikhism is rooted in the principles of equality, justice and compassion. Central to Sikhism is Seva. This morning in Patna, I also had the honour of taking part in Seva as well. It was a very humbling and special experience," he added. Prayed at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib this morning. Felt truly blessed to experience divinity, serenity and rich history of this sacred place. This Gurudwara has a close link with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Our Government had the honour of marking his 350th Parkash Utsav… pic.twitter.com/IsHGKxCBSm — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2024 × Sikhism is rooted in the principles of equality, justice and compassion. Central to Sikhism is Seva. This morning in Patna, I also had the honour of taking part in Seva as well. It was a very humbling and special experience. pic.twitter.com/0H8LufyzJ6 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2024 × Reacting to Modi's visit to Gurudwara Patna Sahib, BJP leader and Lok Sabha candidate from Patna Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "It is a matter of great pride that PM Modi has come to Gurudwara Patna Sahib for the first time. As an MP, I welcomed him. PM Modi paid obeisance, offered Seva. It is a historic day. We are proud of him. He is the first PM of India to have visited here." Watch: India Elections 2024 Phase 4: 1,717 candidates, 10 States, 96 seats up for grabs today The Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Gurdwara is a significant place for the followers of Sikhism as it is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. In the 18th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh commissioned the construction of the gurudwara to mark Guru Gobind Singh's birthplace. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Modi offers langar at Patna's historic gurdwara

5 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Bitterness In Karela (Bitter Gourd)


Bitter gourd or karela is an important vegetable in summer. However, people generally struggle to cook this veggie because everyone does not love its bitterness. Here are six ways in which you can get rid of the bitterness in karela.

Rub salt on the pieces of karela and leave them for 15-20 minutes. This helps in extracting the bitter juices from karela. Then, soak the vegetable in cold water and rinse to remove bitterness and salt. 

Scraping the skin of the bitter gourd using a knife or a peeler also helps in removing the bitterness of the vegetable. After the skin is peeled, sprinkling salt over it and leaving it for 15-20 minutes helps in removing its bitterness. 

In this process, pieces of karela are first placed in boiling water for two to three minutes and then immediately transferred to ice water. This is the easiest and quickest way to remove bitterness.


 The pieces of karela are squeezed firmly so as to release some bitter juices and then rinsed in cold running water to remove all the bitterness. 


If karela is marinated with some sour ingredients like tamarind paste, lemon juice and vinegar, that helps balance out the bitterness of the vegetable. 


5 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Bitterness In Karela (Bitter Gourd)

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