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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast&nbsp;his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday (May 7).</p>

<p>He was greeted by scores of people as he arrived at the&nbsp;polling booth. Home Minister Amit Shah was also present at the polling booth.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-phase-3-india-in-middle-of-its-poll-summer-as-voting-begins-across-93-seats-718744">Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: India in middle of its poll summer as voting begins across 93 seats</a></p>

<p>After casting his vote, PM Modi displayed his inked finger and interacted with the reporters gathered outside the polling booth in Ahmedabad.</p>

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<p>"Today is the third phase of voting. I appeal to countrymen that they should vote in large numbers. There is great importance of 'Daan' (charity) in our country and&nbsp;in&nbsp;the same spirit, the countrymen should vote as much as possible. Four&nbsp;rounds of voting are still ahead. As a voter in Gujarat, this is the only place where I vote regularly and Amit Bhai is contesting from here as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate," said the prime minister.</p>

<p>He further appreciated the election management of the country and said that a case study should be done on it by the biggest universities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"India's election process,&nbsp;election&nbsp;management is an example for the world's democracies to learn from. The world's biggest universities should do a case study. There are elections in around 64 countries and there should be a comparison of all of them. This year is like a celebration of democracy... I again tell the countrymen to vote in large numbers and celebrate the festival of democracy," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Modi shares light-hearted moments with reporters, public</strong></h2>

<p>While interacting with media personnel, the prime minister advised them to take care of their health while covering the Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>“You should drink more water and it will be good for your health and will also give you energy," said PM Modi.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India General Elections 2024: India votes in Phase 3, polls across 10 states 2 Union territories</strong></p>

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<p>He also met with people gathered outside the polling booth after casting his vote. He&nbsp;was also seen playing with a child.</p>

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<p>As PM Modi greeted people after casting his vote, an elderly woman standing in the queue tied a rakhi on his wrist.</p>

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<p>Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Voted in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections! Urging everyone to do so as well and strengthen our democracy."</p>

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<p>The voting for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections commenced on Tuesday (May 7). Voting will&nbsp;be held&nbsp;in 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories (UTs)&nbsp;and&nbsp;around 17.24 crore voters will cast their votes.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday (May 7).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday (May 7). He was greeted by scores of people as he arrived at the polling booth. Home Minister Amit Shah was also present at the polling booth. Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: India in middle of its poll summer as voting begins across 93 seats After casting his vote, PM Modi displayed his inked finger and interacted with the reporters gathered outside the polling booth in Ahmedabad. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi casts his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/i057pygTkJ — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2024 × "Today is the third phase of voting. I appeal to countrymen that they should vote in large numbers. There is great importance of 'Daan' (charity) in our country and in the same spirit, the countrymen should vote as much as possible. Four rounds of voting are still ahead. As a voter in Gujarat, this is the only place where I vote regularly and Amit Bhai is contesting from here as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate," said the prime minister. He further appreciated the election management of the country and said that a case study should be done on it by the biggest universities. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people after casting his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also present. pic.twitter.com/0UOfKDacd0 — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2024 × "India's election process, election management is an example for the world's democracies to learn from. The world's biggest universities should do a case study. There are elections in around 64 countries and there should be a comparison of all of them. This year is like a celebration of democracy... I again tell the countrymen to vote in large numbers and celebrate the festival of democracy," he said. Modi shares light-hearted moments with reporters, public While interacting with media personnel, the prime minister advised them to take care of their health while covering the Lok Sabha elections. “You should drink more water and it will be good for your health and will also give you energy," said PM Modi. Watch: India General Elections 2024: India votes in Phase 3, polls across 10 states 2 Union territories He also met with people gathered outside the polling booth after casting his vote. He was also seen playing with a child. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people after casting his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/ifC1WadSEJ — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2024 × #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light-hearted moment with a child as he greets people after casting his vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/h1QI7l1dDD — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2024 × As PM Modi greeted people after casting his vote, an elderly woman standing in the queue tied a rakhi on his wrist. #WATCH | An elderly woman ties rakhi to PM Modi as he greets people after casting his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/pGKPQhQiQd — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2024 × Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Voted in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections! Urging everyone to do so as well and strengthen our democracy." The voting for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections commenced on Tuesday (May 7). Voting will be held in 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories (UTs) and around 17.24 crore voters will cast their votes. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi casts his vote, equates voting to 'daan'

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<p>The&nbsp;Israeli army carried out&nbsp;"targeted strikes" against Hamas militants in eastern Rafah after appealing to civilians to evacuate. Thousands of people moved to what Israel termed as the "humanitarian area"&nbsp;to the north of Rafah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid reports of strikes in eastern Rafah, multiple explosions were also reportedly heard in&nbsp;southern&nbsp;Rafah. The Palestinian Civil Defence, in a statement, claimed that several Palestinians were killed in the airstrikes&nbsp;and many others were injured.</p>

<p>“Civil defence teams have managed to pull out&nbsp;a number of&nbsp;martyrs and transport several injured individuals from under the rubble of several homes which were bombed by Israeli warplanes tonight in various places in the Rafah governorate in southern Gaza Strip,” read the Palestinian Civil Defence's statement.</p>

<p>The Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported that eight Palestinians were killed in two attacks on Rafah.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-says-it-accepts-ceasefire-proposal-of-egypt-and-qatar-718620">Israel cautions after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire proposal of Egypt and Qatar</a></p>

<p>The strikes took place after Hamas expressed agreement to the terms of a ceasefire deal which was brokered by Qatar and Egypt.</p>

<h2><strong>Ceasefire negotiations to resume&nbsp;after Israel rejects proposal</strong></h2>

<p>However, the terms of the deal were rejected by Israel which claimed that it was "far from meeting" its "core demands".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel is sending its delegation for indirect talks in Cairo to secure an "acceptable" agreement.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the&nbsp;Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that indirect ceasefire negotiations will continue between Israel and Hamas on Tuesday (May 7).</p>

<p>The ministry's spokesperson, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, in a statement,&nbsp;said that the continued negotiations come after Hamas' response about a possible proposal, which "can be described as positive."</p>

<p>Al-Ansari further expressed Qatar's "hope that the talks will culminate in reaching an agreement for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of prisoners and&nbsp;detainees and the sustainable flow of humanitarian aid into all areas of the Strip."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv&nbsp;and demanded a ceasefire agreement. A group - which was representing families of Israeli hostages - in a message to government negotiators, demanded: “Do&nbsp;not return without a signed deal”.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Biden restates 'clear position' on Rafah to Netanyahu</strong></p>

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<p>White House national security spokesman John Kirby said that the&nbsp;talks between Israel and Hamas had reached a "critical" stage: "I don't know that it gets any more sensitive than right now," he added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said&nbsp;that a&nbsp;ground invasion of Rafah would be "intolerable". "A ground invasion in Rafah would be intolerable because of its devastating humanitarian consequences and because of its destabilising impact in the region," said the UN chief.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

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The Israeli army carried out "targeted strikes" against Hamas militants in eastern Rafah after appealing to civilians to evacuate. Thousands of people moved to what Israel termed as the "humanitarian area" to the north of Rafah.

The Israeli army carried out "targeted strikes" against Hamas militants in eastern Rafah after appealing to civilians to evacuate. Thousands of people moved to what Israel termed as the "humanitarian area" to the north of Rafah. Amid reports of strikes in eastern Rafah, multiple explosions were also reportedly heard in southern Rafah. The Palestinian Civil Defence, in a statement, claimed that several Palestinians were killed in the airstrikes and many others were injured. “Civil defence teams have managed to pull out a number of martyrs and transport several injured individuals from under the rubble of several homes which were bombed by Israeli warplanes tonight in various places in the Rafah governorate in southern Gaza Strip,” read the Palestinian Civil Defence's statement. The Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported that eight Palestinians were killed in two attacks on Rafah. Also Read: Israel cautions after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire proposal of Egypt and Qatar The strikes took place after Hamas expressed agreement to the terms of a ceasefire deal which was brokered by Qatar and Egypt. Ceasefire negotiations to resume after Israel rejects proposal However, the terms of the deal were rejected by Israel which claimed that it was "far from meeting" its "core demands". Israel is sending its delegation for indirect talks in Cairo to secure an "acceptable" agreement. Meanwhile, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that indirect ceasefire negotiations will continue between Israel and Hamas on Tuesday (May 7). The ministry's spokesperson, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, in a statement, said that the continued negotiations come after Hamas' response about a possible proposal, which "can be described as positive." Al-Ansari further expressed Qatar's "hope that the talks will culminate in reaching an agreement for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of prisoners and detainees and the sustainable flow of humanitarian aid into all areas of the Strip." Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv and demanded a ceasefire agreement. A group - which was representing families of Israeli hostages - in a message to government negotiators, demanded: “Do not return without a signed deal”. Watch: Israel-Hamas War: Biden restates 'clear position' on Rafah to Netanyahu White House national security spokesman John Kirby said that the talks between Israel and Hamas had reached a "critical" stage: "I don't know that it gets any more sensitive than right now," he added. Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that a ground invasion of Rafah would be "intolerable". "A ground invasion in Rafah would be intolerable because of its devastating humanitarian consequences and because of its destabilising impact in the region," said the UN chief. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel conducts 'targeted strikes' in Gaza as ceasefire deal remains uncertain

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<p>A bus-sized asteroid made its closest approach to Earth on Monday (May 6)&nbsp;and&nbsp;another&nbsp;is set&nbsp;to fly past Earth at a close distance this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first asteroid&nbsp;which came&nbsp;near our planet was a &nbsp;7-metre-long (22-feet) space rock. It was named 2024 JF&nbsp;and&nbsp;made its closest approach at 8:04 pm ET tonight (1204 GMT on Tuesday).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This asteroid is&nbsp;being followed&nbsp;by another&nbsp;one&nbsp;which&nbsp;is&nbsp;10 metres long (32 feet)&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;named 2024 JR1.&nbsp;It&nbsp;is likely to&nbsp;make its closest approach on Tuesday (May 7).</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/fastest-spinning-asteroid-recently-hit-earths-atmosphere-and-crashed-in-berlin-716624">Fastest-spinning asteroid&nbsp;recently hit Earth’s atmosphere and crashed in Berlin</a></p>

<p>According to Asteroid Watch,&nbsp;which is&nbsp;a dashboard by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory of near-Earth asteroids and&nbsp;comets, the first space rock was nearly 295,000 miles (475,000 kilometres) away from our planet when it made its closest approach.</p>

<p>Asteroid Watch is known to track objects whose orbits bring them at a distance of 4.6 million miles (7.5 million kilometres) from Earth,&nbsp;nearly&nbsp;20 times the distance to&nbsp;the moon.</p>

<h2><strong>Asteroids to flyby closer than&nbsp;the Moon&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The asteroid 2024 JR1 will approach Earth at a closer distance, which will be 184,000 miles (296,000 kilometres). The asteroid&nbsp;was discovered&nbsp;just three days back.</p>

<p>While making its closest approach to Earth, the asteroid will be closer than the Moon, which is at a distance of 230,000 miles (370,000 kilometres).</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Boeing to send Starliner space capsule with 2 astronauts</strong></p>

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<p>During its closest approach,&nbsp;the asteroid will be in the constellation&nbsp;Ursa Major, as per The Sky Live.</p>

<p>Two days after asteroid 2024 JR1's closest approach, another space rock called 2024 JD will approach Earth from around 172,741 miles (278,000 kilometres). This asteroid&nbsp;was discovered&nbsp;just a week ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hence, this asteroid will also come closer than the Moon, however, 2024 JD will pose no danger to Earth.&nbsp;</p>

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A bus-sized asteroid made its closest approach to Earth on Monday (May 6) and another is set to fly past Earth at a close distance this week. The first asteroid which came near our planet was a 7-metre-long (22-feet) space rock.

A bus-sized asteroid made its closest approach to Earth on Monday (May 6) and another is set to fly past Earth at a close distance this week. The first asteroid which came near our planet was a 7-metre-long (22-feet) space rock. It was named 2024 JF and made its closest approach at 8:04 pm ET tonight (1204 GMT on Tuesday). This asteroid is being followed by another one which is 10 metres long (32 feet) and is named 2024 JR1. It is likely to make its closest approach on Tuesday (May 7). Also Read: Fastest-spinning asteroid recently hit Earth’s atmosphere and crashed in Berlin According to Asteroid Watch, which is a dashboard by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory of near-Earth asteroids and comets, the first space rock was nearly 295,000 miles (475,000 kilometres) away from our planet when it made its closest approach. Asteroid Watch is known to track objects whose orbits bring them at a distance of 4.6 million miles (7.5 million kilometres) from Earth, nearly 20 times the distance to the moon. Asteroids to flyby closer than the Moon The asteroid 2024 JR1 will approach Earth at a closer distance, which will be 184,000 miles (296,000 kilometres). The asteroid was discovered just three days back. While making its closest approach to Earth, the asteroid will be closer than the Moon, which is at a distance of 230,000 miles (370,000 kilometres). Watch: Boeing to send Starliner space capsule with 2 astronauts During its closest approach, the asteroid will be in the constellation Ursa Major, as per The Sky Live. Two days after asteroid 2024 JR1's closest approach, another space rock called 2024 JD will approach Earth from around 172,741 miles (278,000 kilometres). This asteroid was discovered just a week ago. Hence, this asteroid will also come closer than the Moon, however, 2024 JD will pose no danger to Earth. (With inputs from agencies)

Asteroid makes a close call, a bigger one to pass by Earth next. Here's what you must know

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<p>South Korea marked the hottest April since comprehensive records started in 1973, said the state weather agency on Tuesday (May 7).&nbsp;It added that the average daily temperature rose by more than 2.5&nbsp;degrees,&nbsp;in comparison&nbsp;to previous years.</p>

<p>"The highest average national temperature for April (is) 14.9 degrees Celsius (58.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in 2024,"&nbsp;said the Korea Meteorological Administration, further stating that it was the highest recorded in April since the establishment of the national weather observation&nbsp;network&nbsp;in 1973.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The KMA stated that the previous record was 14.7 degrees Celsius, which&nbsp;was recorded&nbsp;in April 1998. It added that average nationwide temperatures in April surpassed&nbsp;the average temperature of 12.1 degrees Celsius recorded in April between 1991 and 2020.</p>

<p>The average daily high temperature reached a record-breaking 21.1 degrees,&nbsp;which was&nbsp;an increase of 2.5 degrees from the average temperature from 1991 to 2020.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-koreas-first-sex-festival-gets-cancelled-heres-what-changed-its-fate-714830">South Korea's 'first' sex festival gets cancelled. Here's what changed its fate</a></p>

<p>April 14 also witnessed&nbsp;especially&nbsp;high temperatures as it soared to approximately 30 degrees in daytime in the greater Seoul region and areas of Gangwon province.</p>

<p>High pressure flows "developed over the Philippine Sea and east of Taiwan, resulting in warm southerly winds flowing into our country along the edge of the high pressure", said&nbsp;KMA,&nbsp;in a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Warming climate in Asia</strong></h2>

<p>As per the UN's World Meteorological Organisation, Asia has been warming faster&nbsp;in comparison to&nbsp;the global average.</p>

<p>In the region,&nbsp;major&nbsp;swathes of South and Southeast Asia have faced an intensive heatwave which has topped temperature records from Myanmar to the Philippines, as the El Nino phenomenon has been pushing the&nbsp;exceptionally warm&nbsp;weather of this year.</p>

<p>In February, the head of last year's COP28 climate talks stated that the world requires "trillions" of dollars to deal with global warming and green transition&nbsp;and warned&nbsp;that the political momentum&nbsp;can&nbsp;evaporate without&nbsp;clear&nbsp;action.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;South Korea to Probe in 2022 Halloween tragedy</strong></p>

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<p>The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have been&nbsp;facing pressure&nbsp;to initiate&nbsp;major&nbsp;reforms to align their lending plans with the Paris deal goal&nbsp;which&nbsp;is&nbsp;capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, beyond preindustrial levels.</p>

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South Korea marked the hottest April since comprehensive records started in 1973, said the state weather agency on Tuesday (May 7). It added that the average daily temperature rose by more than 2.

South Korea marked the hottest April since comprehensive records started in 1973, said the state weather agency on Tuesday (May 7). It added that the average daily temperature rose by more than 2.5 degrees, in comparison to previous years. "The highest average national temperature for April (is) 14.9 degrees Celsius (58.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in 2024," said the Korea Meteorological Administration, further stating that it was the highest recorded in April since the establishment of the national weather observation network in 1973. The KMA stated that the previous record was 14.7 degrees Celsius, which was recorded in April 1998. It added that average nationwide temperatures in April surpassed the average temperature of 12.1 degrees Celsius recorded in April between 1991 and 2020. The average daily high temperature reached a record-breaking 21.1 degrees, which was an increase of 2.5 degrees from the average temperature from 1991 to 2020. Also Read: South Korea's 'first' sex festival gets cancelled. Here's what changed its fate April 14 also witnessed especially high temperatures as it soared to approximately 30 degrees in daytime in the greater Seoul region and areas of Gangwon province. High pressure flows "developed over the Philippine Sea and east of Taiwan, resulting in warm southerly winds flowing into our country along the edge of the high pressure", said KMA, in a statement. Warming climate in Asia As per the UN's World Meteorological Organisation, Asia has been warming faster in comparison to the global average. In the region, major swathes of South and Southeast Asia have faced an intensive heatwave which has topped temperature records from Myanmar to the Philippines, as the El Nino phenomenon has been pushing the exceptionally warm weather of this year. In February, the head of last year's COP28 climate talks stated that the world requires "trillions" of dollars to deal with global warming and green transition and warned that the political momentum can evaporate without clear action. Watch: South Korea to Probe in 2022 Halloween tragedy The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have been facing pressure to initiate major reforms to align their lending plans with the Paris deal goal which is capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, beyond preindustrial levels. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea marks hottest April since 1973, average daily temperatures go 2.5 degrees higher

<p>There is some good news for Marvel fans. Joe Russo, part of the director duo Russo brothers, is coming to India in April ahead of of the release of ‘Avengers: Endgame’.&nbsp;<br />
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One of the most anticipated films of the year, ‘Avengers: Endgame’has been directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. Fans have been left intrigued with two fascinating teaser trailers. Speculations and fan theories have been pouring in constantly.<br />
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Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle to share the news. He wrote, “Marvel fans, rejoice... #AvengersEndgame director Joe Russo [of the Russo brothers] to visit #India first, ahead of his Asia-Pacific tour, in April [before the film`s release]... #AvengersEndgame releases on 26 April 2019 in #India in #English, #Hindi, #Tamil and #Telugu.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marvel fans, rejoice... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AvengersEndgame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AvengersEndgame</a> director Joe Russo [of the Russo brothers] to visit <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> first, ahead of his Asia-Pacific tour, in April [before the film's release]... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AvengersEndgame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AvengersEndgame</a> releases on 26 April 2019 in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/English?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#English</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hindi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hindi</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tamil?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tamil</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Telugu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Telugu</a>.</p>
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<p>Joe is expected to be in Mumbai on April 1 and 2 to promote the upcoming film amongst Indian fans, who will be among the first in the world to interact with the director before the film hits the big screens.&nbsp;<br />
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The Russo brothers, who joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’, became Marvel’s choice to direct the two of biggest films of the universe, including ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and its follow-up, ‘Avengers: Endgame.’‘Avengers: Infinity War’ became the highest Hollywood grosser of all time in India.&nbsp;<br />
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The film, which opened to good reviews, minted over Rs. 120 crore in its opening weekend.‘Avengers: Endgame’ is slated to hit the theatres on April 26.&nbsp;</p>


There is some good news for Marvel fans. Joe Russo, part of the director duo Russo brothers, is coming to India in April ahead of of the release of ‘Avengers: Endgame’.

There is some good news for Marvel fans. Joe Russo, part of the director duo Russo brothers, is coming to India in April ahead of of the release of ‘Avengers: Endgame’. One of the most anticipated films of the year, ‘Avengers: Endgame’has been directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. Fans have been left intrigued with two fascinating teaser trailers. Speculations and fan theories have been pouring in constantly. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle to share the news. He wrote, “Marvel fans, rejoice... #AvengersEndgame director Joe Russo [of the Russo brothers] to visit #India first, ahead of his Asia-Pacific tour, in April [before the film`s release]... #AvengersEndgame releases on 26 April 2019 in #India in #English, #Hindi, #Tamil and #Telugu.” Marvel fans, rejoice... #AvengersEndgame director Joe Russo [of the Russo brothers] to visit #India first, ahead of his Asia-Pacific tour, in April [before the film's release]... #AvengersEndgame releases on 26 April 2019 in #India in #English, #Hindi, #Tamil and #Telugu. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 12, 2019 × Joe is expected to be in Mumbai on April 1 and 2 to promote the upcoming film amongst Indian fans, who will be among the first in the world to interact with the director before the film hits the big screens. The Russo brothers, who joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’, became Marvel’s choice to direct the two of biggest films of the universe, including ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and its follow-up, ‘Avengers: Endgame.’‘Avengers: Infinity War’ became the highest Hollywood grosser of all time in India. The film, which opened to good reviews, minted over Rs. 120 crore in its opening weekend.‘Avengers: Endgame’ is slated to hit the theatres on April 26.

China hospital attack: At least 2 killed, 21 injured in knife rampage

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<p>A&nbsp;man,&nbsp;who is facing the charges of murdering his hospitalised wife in Kansas City, United States, confessed to police that he was not able to afford her medical bills and failed to look after her, said the court records.</p>

<p>On Monday (May 6), the man - identified as Ronnie Wiggs - made his first appearance on a second-degree murder&nbsp;charge&nbsp;after which he&nbsp;was referred&nbsp;to the public&nbsp;defender’s&nbsp;office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court scheduled a hearing on Thursday (May 9) to review his $250,000 bond.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Man says&nbsp;'choked' wife to&nbsp;death</strong></h2>

<p>The&nbsp;man's&nbsp;wife was receiving a new port for her dialysis when the Centrepoint Medical&nbsp;Centre's&nbsp;staff in Independence called a&nbsp;“code blue”&nbsp;on Friday (May 3),&nbsp;after they found her unresponsive.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-found-on-oklahoma-highway-admits-womans-murder-police-report-718846">Man found on Oklahoma highway admits to woman’s murder, police report</a></p>

<p>The staff officials managed to get her pulse back, however, they found that she was brain dead and prepared to harvest her organs, as stated in the probable cause statement. The&nbsp;man's&nbsp;wife died on Saturday (May 4).</p>

<p>After killing the woman, Wiggs ran away from the hospital. However, as per the statement, Wiggs was brought back by the&nbsp;woman's&nbsp;son&nbsp;after&nbsp;which he confessed. The&nbsp;staff members heard the man say,&nbsp;“I did it, I killed her, I choked her,”&nbsp;as per the statement.</p>

<p>The man&nbsp;was then arrested&nbsp;and informed a detective that he first covered his&nbsp;wife’s&nbsp;nose and mouth to stop her from screaming, read&nbsp;the statement. He&nbsp;added that he was depressed and was not able to handle the caregiving and bills.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Canada: Three arrested in Nijjar murder case</strong></p>

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<p>The man accepted that he also tried killing his wife when she&nbsp;was admitted&nbsp;to a rehabilitation facility, however, she woke up and asked him not to do that again, as per the statement.</p>

<p>He added that he made another attempt to kill his wife when she was hospitalised but failed to grab a chance because the woman&nbsp;was hooked up&nbsp;to several monitors.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A man, who is facing the charges of murdering his hospitalised wife in Kansas City, United States, confessed to police that he was not able to afford her medical bills and failed to look after her, said the court records.

A man, who is facing the charges of murdering his hospitalised wife in Kansas City, United States, confessed to police that he was not able to afford her medical bills and failed to look after her, said the court records. On Monday (May 6), the man - identified as Ronnie Wiggs - made his first appearance on a second-degree murder charge after which he was referred to the public defender’s office. The court scheduled a hearing on Thursday (May 9) to review his $250,000 bond. Man says 'choked' wife to death The man's wife was receiving a new port for her dialysis when the Centrepoint Medical Centre's staff in Independence called a “code blue” on Friday (May 3), after they found her unresponsive. Also Read: Man found on Oklahoma highway admits to woman’s murder, police report The staff officials managed to get her pulse back, however, they found that she was brain dead and prepared to harvest her organs, as stated in the probable cause statement. The man's wife died on Saturday (May 4). After killing the woman, Wiggs ran away from the hospital. However, as per the statement, Wiggs was brought back by the woman's son after which he confessed. The staff members heard the man say, “I did it, I killed her, I choked her,” as per the statement. The man was then arrested and informed a detective that he first covered his wife’s nose and mouth to stop her from screaming, read the statement. He added that he was depressed and was not able to handle the caregiving and bills. Watch: Canada: Three arrested in Nijjar murder case The man accepted that he also tried killing his wife when she was admitted to a rehabilitation facility, however, she woke up and asked him not to do that again, as per the statement. He added that he made another attempt to kill his wife when she was hospitalised but failed to grab a chance because the woman was hooked up to several monitors. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Man couldn't pay his wife's medical bills. So he killed her

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<p>A terrifying incident was caught on camera amid a church sermon in Pennsylvania, US,&nbsp; when&nbsp;a man pointed a gun at a pastor&nbsp;and tried to shoot him. The gunman later claimed that "spirits" asked him to open fire.</p>

<p>However, the he failed to shoot the pastor and was later arrested.</p>

<p>Bernard Polite, 26, was nabbed after he tried to shoot pastor Glenn Germany at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock on Sunday (May 5), police said.</p>

<p>Upon subsequent search, police officials found one of his relatives gunned down in his home.</p>

<p>The live-stream of the Church sermon turned horrific as the pastor was seen quickly ducking for cover&nbsp;as the man brandished the weapon in front of churchgoers, who also included the pastor’s 14-year-old daughter.</p>

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<p>“He pulled the gun; it clicked. You heard him shoot it," said the pastor, while speaking to WPXI.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-shootout-three-police-officers-killed-five-injured-while-serving-warrant-in-charlotte-716452">US shootout: Four police officers killed, four injured while serving warrant&nbsp;in Charlotte</a></p>

<p>Around 25 parishioners were attending Germany's sermon when the gunman walked up suddenly towards the front pew.</p>

<p>“He stood up and he smiled at me. And it was just a smile. He comes to right here and then all of a sudden, that’s when I see him pull the gun and all I could do is duck and try to get out of the way," Germany said.</p>

<p>Church’s deacon Clarence McCallister was recorded leaping across and handling Polite.</p>

<p>He as well as the pastor tried to snatch the gun from the assailant and pinned him down on the floor till the police reached.</p>

<p>Reacting over the incident, McCallister said, “God had his hands on the pastor. He wasn’t letting him go nowhere.”</p>

<h2><strong>Suspect claims 'spirits' asked him to open fire</strong></h2>

<p>Germany said that later the suspect in police custody revealed to him that he had seen “spirits", who had asked him to open fire.</p>

<p>“He said, ‘The spirits were in my mind. They got in my mind and told me to shoot the&nbsp;pastor’. He&nbsp;actually&nbsp;apologised to me. I told him that ‘I forgive you and want you to know I love you,’ but yes, I&nbsp;definitely&nbsp;forgave him," Germany said.</p>

<p>In another interview with WTAE, the pastor said that the gunman told him, “‘You ducked a taco today. That’s what he told me, and I guess that’s slang for ‘You ducked a bullet.'”</p>

<p>Polite is facing&nbsp;multiple charges which include aggravated assault and attempted homicide.</p>

<p>Hours after he was arrested, the police found the dead body of a 56-year-old&nbsp;man in the home where he lived almost half a mile from the church, said Allegheny County police.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US Officers gunned down in shootout, suspect killed in retaliatory firing</strong></p>

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<p>It was not immediately known when the man, who was identified as Derek Polite, was killed.</p>

<p>Speaking to NBC News, a police spokesperson said that the victim is a relative of Polite. As per local reports, the suspect in the church incident used to live with his uncle.</p>

<p>“At this point, no charges have been filed in connection with the homicide and it remains an active investigation,” said police spokesperson Jim Madalinsky, while speaking to NBC News.</p>

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A terrifying incident was caught on camera amid a church sermon in Pennsylvania, US, when a man pointed a gun at a pastor and tried to shoot him. The gunman later claimed that "spirits" asked him to open fire.

A terrifying incident was caught on camera amid a church sermon in Pennsylvania, US, when a man pointed a gun at a pastor and tried to shoot him. The gunman later claimed that "spirits" asked him to open fire. However, the he failed to shoot the pastor and was later arrested. Bernard Polite, 26, was nabbed after he tried to shoot pastor Glenn Germany at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock on Sunday (May 5), police said. Upon subsequent search, police officials found one of his relatives gunned down in his home. The live-stream of the Church sermon turned horrific as the pastor was seen quickly ducking for cover as the man brandished the weapon in front of churchgoers, who also included the pastor’s 14-year-old daughter. NEW: Gun jams as a 26-year-old man tries shooting a pastor during the middle of a sermon in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. Pastor Glenn Germany says “only God stopped and jammed this gun.” Germany revealed that he forgave Bernard Polite, the man who tried killing him after he… pic.twitter.com/Wh3jtQY553 — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 6, 2024 × “He pulled the gun; it clicked. You heard him shoot it," said the pastor, while speaking to WPXI. Also Read: US shootout: Four police officers killed, four injured while serving warrant in Charlotte Around 25 parishioners were attending Germany's sermon when the gunman walked up suddenly towards the front pew. “He stood up and he smiled at me. And it was just a smile. He comes to right here and then all of a sudden, that’s when I see him pull the gun and all I could do is duck and try to get out of the way," Germany said. Church’s deacon Clarence McCallister was recorded leaping across and handling Polite. He as well as the pastor tried to snatch the gun from the assailant and pinned him down on the floor till the police reached. Reacting over the incident, McCallister said, “God had his hands on the pastor. He wasn’t letting him go nowhere.” Suspect claims 'spirits' asked him to open fire Germany said that later the suspect in police custody revealed to him that he had seen “spirits", who had asked him to open fire. “He said, ‘The spirits were in my mind. They got in my mind and told me to shoot the pastor’. He actually apologised to me. I told him that ‘I forgive you and want you to know I love you,’ but yes, I definitely forgave him," Germany said. In another interview with WTAE, the pastor said that the gunman told him, “‘You ducked a taco today. That’s what he told me, and I guess that’s slang for ‘You ducked a bullet.'” Polite is facing multiple charges which include aggravated assault and attempted homicide. Hours after he was arrested, the police found the dead body of a 56-year-old man in the home where he lived almost half a mile from the church, said Allegheny County police. Watch: US Officers gunned down in shootout, suspect killed in retaliatory firing It was not immediately known when the man, who was identified as Derek Polite, was killed. Speaking to NBC News, a police spokesperson said that the victim is a relative of Polite. As per local reports, the suspect in the church incident used to live with his uncle. “At this point, no charges have been filed in connection with the homicide and it remains an active investigation,” said police spokesperson Jim Madalinsky, while speaking to NBC News. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Church sermon goes wild after man points a gun at pastor, blames 'ghosts'

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<p>Several vehicles, which were parked outside the office of Congress in the Amethi constituency of Uttar Pradesh, were found vandalised on Sunday (May 5).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the police said that the incident is being investigated, the Congress held the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for the attack, in which reportedly some of the Congress workers also suffered injuries.</p>

<p>The Congress, taking to social media platform X, claimed that while “vehicles of local people were also damaged, the police administration remained a mute spectator”.</p>

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<p>“Smriti Irani&nbsp;and BJP workers are badly scared in&nbsp;Amethi, UP. Frustrated over the defeat they saw, BJP goons armed with sticks and rods reached outside the Congress office in Amethi and vandalised vehicles parked there. There was an attack on Congress workers and the people of Amethi. Many people are badly injured in this attack… This incident shows that the BJP is going to lose badly in Amethi,” wrote the Congress in a post, in which they also shared a video recording of the alleged act of vandalism.</p>

<h2><strong>Congress calls police&nbsp;'a silent spectator' amid vandalism&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate claimed that the police were a silent spectator when the BJP workers carried out their hooliganism.</p>

<p>“The wind has changed, breaking vehicles will not solve the problem, BJP people!” wrote Supriya Shrinate on X.</p>

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<p>In response to Supriya Shrinate's post, the Amethi Police said, “On the basis of&nbsp;the complaint received at the Gauriganj police station, necessary legal action is being taken by registering a case under the relevant sections.”</p>

<p>Speaking about vandalism of vehicles, SP Amethi Anoop Kumar Singh said, "Congress District Office called us up last night that a few people broke glasses of the vehicles parked outside. Taking cognisance of the incident,&nbsp;Police&nbsp;force was sent to the spot...Force is stationed there.&nbsp;Situation&nbsp;was brought to normalcy. A complaint was filed by one Saddam Hussain that his vehicle was vandalised and that stones were pelted&nbsp;at him&nbsp;which caused a head injury. FIR has been registered...CCTV footage is being examined. Necessary action will be taken."</p>

<p>The BJP has not yet reacted to the incident. Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma&nbsp;has been fielded by the party to fight elections against BJP leader Smriti Irani from Amethi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amethi was one of the bastions of the Gandhi family till Rahul Gandhi was defeated by Smriti Irani in Amethi in the last Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;Amethi will go to polls in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election 2024 scheduled for May 20.</p>

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Several vehicles, which were parked outside the office of Congress in the Amethi constituency of Uttar Pradesh, were found vandalised on Sunday (May 5). Although the police said that the incident is being investigated, the Congress held the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for the attack, in which reportedly some of the Congress workers also suffered injuries.

Several vehicles, which were parked outside the office of Congress in the Amethi constituency of Uttar Pradesh, were found vandalised on Sunday (May 5). Although the police said that the incident is being investigated, the Congress held the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for the attack, in which reportedly some of the Congress workers also suffered injuries. The Congress, taking to social media platform X, claimed that while “vehicles of local people were also damaged, the police administration remained a mute spectator”. यूपी के अमेठी में स्मृति ईरानी और BJP के कार्यकर्ता बुरी तरह डरे हुए हैं। सामने दिख रही हार से बौखलाए BJP के गुंडे लाठी-डंडों से लैस होकर अमेठी में कांग्रेस कार्यालय के बाहर पहुंचे और वहां खड़ी गाड़ियों में तोड़फोड़ की। कांग्रेस के कार्यकर्ताओं और अमेठी के लोगों पर भी जानलेवा… pic.twitter.com/Knv7BBN8bk — Congress (@INCIndia) May 5, 2024 × “Smriti Irani and BJP workers are badly scared in Amethi, UP. Frustrated over the defeat they saw, BJP goons armed with sticks and rods reached outside the Congress office in Amethi and vandalised vehicles parked there. There was an attack on Congress workers and the people of Amethi. Many people are badly injured in this attack… This incident shows that the BJP is going to lose badly in Amethi,” wrote the Congress in a post, in which they also shared a video recording of the alleged act of vandalism. Congress calls police 'a silent spectator' amid vandalism Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate claimed that the police were a silent spectator when the BJP workers carried out their hooliganism. “The wind has changed, breaking vehicles will not solve the problem, BJP people!” wrote Supriya Shrinate on X. अमेठी में कांग्रेस कार्यालय के बाहर खड़ी गाड़ियों की तोड़फोड़ की गई पुलिस मूकदर्शक बनी रही और भाजपाई गुंडागर्दी करते रहे हवा का रुख़ बदल गया है, गाड़ियाँ तोड़ने से बात नहीं बनेगी भाजपाईयों!pic.twitter.com/9Qxh5Sk6NY — Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) May 5, 2024 × In response to Supriya Shrinate's post, the Amethi Police said, “On the basis of the complaint received at the Gauriganj police station, necessary legal action is being taken by registering a case under the relevant sections.” Speaking about vandalism of vehicles, SP Amethi Anoop Kumar Singh said, "Congress District Office called us up last night that a few people broke glasses of the vehicles parked outside. Taking cognisance of the incident, Police force was sent to the spot...Force is stationed there. Situation was brought to normalcy. A complaint was filed by one Saddam Hussain that his vehicle was vandalised and that stones were pelted at him which caused a head injury. FIR has been registered...CCTV footage is being examined. Necessary action will be taken." The BJP has not yet reacted to the incident. Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma has been fielded by the party to fight elections against BJP leader Smriti Irani from Amethi. Amethi was one of the bastions of the Gandhi family till Rahul Gandhi was defeated by Smriti Irani in Amethi in the last Lok Sabha elections. Amethi will go to polls in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election 2024 scheduled for May 20. (With inputs from agencies)

Congress blames BJP's Smriti Irani for vandalising their vehicles in Amethi

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<p>In hopes of turning science fiction into reality, NASA has been funding projects which seem far from reality, but if completed can take mankind's achievements in space to new heights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about such ambitious projects, even the space agency's representative&nbsp;John Nelson calls them "science fiction-like concepts".</p>

<p>Although there is no guarantee of them materialising,&nbsp;projects like the lunar rail system may become part of an aerospace mission someday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What are these 'ambitious' projects of NASA?</strong></h2>

<p>These 'ambitious' projects include a fluid-based telescope, a transit system to transfer humans and cargo to Mars and a lunar railway system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These projects are part of NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) programme that has been set aside to be funded for continuous research.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In all, there are six projects and each of them has completed the initial NIAC phase. Moving into Phase II, the conceptual studies will get more than $600,000 for continuing their research in the next two years.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>No guarantee of success&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>These projects are still in the exploratory stage and there is&nbsp;no guarantee of&nbsp;success. However, the projects have been moving on the intended path for&nbsp;a future aerospace mission if they reach the final NIAC phase.</p>

<p>NIAC programme executive at NASA headquarters in Washington John Nelson said, "Our NIAC fellows never cease to amaze and inspire, and this class definitely gives NASA a lot to think about in terms of what's possible in the future."&nbsp;</p>

<p>To advance this space research, a fundamental requirement is&nbsp;ever-larger telescope&nbsp;development.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to NASA's Edward Balaban, it does not appear economically viable to scale current space telescope technologies to aperture sizes beyond 10 metres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thus, there is a need for cost-effective solutions to scale space telescopes to larger sizes," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What do these projects promise?</strong></h2>

<p>The&nbsp;FLUTE project&nbsp;gives a potential solution&nbsp;for creating space observatories which have a large aperture or unsegmented liquid primary mirrors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such liquid primary mirrors get formed in space with the use of fluidic shaping in microgravity, said Balaban.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Strongest sign of alien found: The search for life beyond earth</strong></p>

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<p>The scientists have already demonstrated&nbsp;this concept in laboratories&nbsp;amid neutral buoyancy environments, aboard the International Space Station and during parabolic microgravity flights.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, another project of NASA is the Pulsed Plasma Rocket entailing&nbsp;electric spacecraft propulsion. As of now, no technology allows the shifting of humans and cargo&nbsp;efficiently and rapidly through the vast distances of space.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In hopes of turning science fiction into reality, NASA has been funding projects which seem far from reality, but if completed can take mankind's achievements in space to new heights.

In hopes of turning science fiction into reality, NASA has been funding projects which seem far from reality, but if completed can take mankind's achievements in space to new heights. Speaking about such ambitious projects, even the space agency's representative John Nelson calls them "science fiction-like concepts". Although there is no guarantee of them materialising, projects like the lunar rail system may become part of an aerospace mission someday. What are these 'ambitious' projects of NASA? These 'ambitious' projects include a fluid-based telescope, a transit system to transfer humans and cargo to Mars and a lunar railway system. These projects are part of NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) programme that has been set aside to be funded for continuous research. Also Read: 'Grab your popcorn', NASA just released mesmerising Nebula timelapses captured by Chandra observatory In all, there are six projects and each of them has completed the initial NIAC phase. Moving into Phase II, the conceptual studies will get more than $600,000 for continuing their research in the next two years. No guarantee of success These projects are still in the exploratory stage and there is no guarantee of success. However, the projects have been moving on the intended path for a future aerospace mission if they reach the final NIAC phase. NIAC programme executive at NASA headquarters in Washington John Nelson said, "Our NIAC fellows never cease to amaze and inspire, and this class definitely gives NASA a lot to think about in terms of what's possible in the future." To advance this space research, a fundamental requirement is ever-larger telescope development. According to NASA's Edward Balaban, it does not appear economically viable to scale current space telescope technologies to aperture sizes beyond 10 metres. "Thus, there is a need for cost-effective solutions to scale space telescopes to larger sizes," he said. What do these projects promise? The FLUTE project gives a potential solution for creating space observatories which have a large aperture or unsegmented liquid primary mirrors. Such liquid primary mirrors get formed in space with the use of fluidic shaping in microgravity, said Balaban. Watch: Strongest sign of alien found: The search for life beyond earth The scientists have already demonstrated this concept in laboratories amid neutral buoyancy environments, aboard the International Space Station and during parabolic microgravity flights. Meanwhile, another project of NASA is the Pulsed Plasma Rocket entailing electric spacecraft propulsion. As of now, no technology allows the shifting of humans and cargo efficiently and rapidly through the vast distances of space. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA working on building rail tracks on Moon, sending humans and cargo to Mars

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<p>Multiple emails containing disturbing bomb threats were sent to more than two dozen Jewish institutions and synagogues in New York City on Saturday (May 4), as per the New York City Police Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police officials in New York found the threats to be 'fake' and the authorities have been investigating the emails to find those who are behind these threats.</p>

<p>“Hello, if you see this email just have notice of a bomb I have set inside of your building. This isn’t a threat. I have set a bomb in your building, you have a few hours to disarm or else blood will shatter everywhere," read the email, which was sent to the synagogues, as per The New York Post.</p>

<p>As per the reports, the threats were sent by a group which called itself "Terrorizers111".&nbsp;The threats were mailed to 14 Manhattan synagogues and Jewish centres&nbsp;- two in Brooklyn and five in Queens - as well as two upstate temples and one on Long Island.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A similar bomb threat was also sent to the New York Landmarks Conservancy.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-clear-pro-palestinian-encampment-from-usc-campus-no-arrests-reported-718264">Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment from USC campus, no arrests reported</a></p>

<p>The bomb threats were sent amid heightened antisemitism in the United States as pro-Palestinian protesters established anti-Israeli encampments inside the campuses of the colleges, which also included Columbia University and City College.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Govt to extend federal assistance to protect houses of worship</strong></h2>

<p>US Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Sunday (May 5) announced that federal assistance of $400 million will be extended to protect houses of worship by providing funds to security guards, cameras and barriers.</p>

<p>“Last night’s bomb threats targeting New York City synagogues created immense fear, but sadly, these threats are not a total shock given the rise in antisemitism that we have seen and the overall spike in threats to places of worship,” said Schumer, in a statement.</p>

<p>“Protecting our nonprofit community spaces, like our synagogues, mosques, churches and more has unfortunately demanded more help at the federal level as the threats have increased. These funds are to help lessen the unease across the city in the places where we worship, pray, and learn," he added.</p>

<p>He further added that he spoke to the FBI about the ongoing investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;After US, pro-Palestine protests erupt in Germany, UK, France</strong></p>

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<p>"I asked them to make every effort to track down who did this. It's hard to do, because those who do it can often hide where their email is coming from, where their phone calls are coming from, in either case. But the FBI has had good success, it takes time, and they are able to track many of these bad people who do this kind of activity down and then go after them," Schumer said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the Anti-Defamation League's data, 8,873 antisemitic incidents took place in the US last year, which is a 140 per cent spike in comparison to the 2022 figure.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Multiple emails containing disturbing bomb threats were sent to more than two dozen Jewish institutions and synagogues in New York City on Saturday (May 4), as per the New York City Police Department.

Multiple emails containing disturbing bomb threats were sent to more than two dozen Jewish institutions and synagogues in New York City on Saturday (May 4), as per the New York City Police Department. The police officials in New York found the threats to be 'fake' and the authorities have been investigating the emails to find those who are behind these threats. “Hello, if you see this email just have notice of a bomb I have set inside of your building. This isn’t a threat. I have set a bomb in your building, you have a few hours to disarm or else blood will shatter everywhere," read the email, which was sent to the synagogues, as per The New York Post. As per the reports, the threats were sent by a group which called itself "Terrorizers111". The threats were mailed to 14 Manhattan synagogues and Jewish centres - two in Brooklyn and five in Queens - as well as two upstate temples and one on Long Island. A similar bomb threat was also sent to the New York Landmarks Conservancy. Also Read: Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment from USC campus, no arrests reported The bomb threats were sent amid heightened antisemitism in the United States as pro-Palestinian protesters established anti-Israeli encampments inside the campuses of the colleges, which also included Columbia University and City College. Govt to extend federal assistance to protect houses of worship US Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Sunday (May 5) announced that federal assistance of $400 million will be extended to protect houses of worship by providing funds to security guards, cameras and barriers. “Last night’s bomb threats targeting New York City synagogues created immense fear, but sadly, these threats are not a total shock given the rise in antisemitism that we have seen and the overall spike in threats to places of worship,” said Schumer, in a statement. “Protecting our nonprofit community spaces, like our synagogues, mosques, churches and more has unfortunately demanded more help at the federal level as the threats have increased. These funds are to help lessen the unease across the city in the places where we worship, pray, and learn," he added. He further added that he spoke to the FBI about the ongoing investigation. Watch: After US, pro-Palestine protests erupt in Germany, UK, France "I asked them to make every effort to track down who did this. It's hard to do, because those who do it can often hide where their email is coming from, where their phone calls are coming from, in either case. But the FBI has had good success, it takes time, and they are able to track many of these bad people who do this kind of activity down and then go after them," Schumer said. As per the Anti-Defamation League's data, 8,873 antisemitic incidents took place in the US last year, which is a 140 per cent spike in comparison to the 2022 figure. (With inputs from agencies)

Dozens of Jewish sites receive disturbing bomb threat emails in NYC: Report

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<p>In the latest discovery, scientists have found the mysterious reason behind the reappearance of a giant ice hole in Antarctica, which is equal to the size of Switzerland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rare gaping hole of ice-free water, which is known as a polynya, was first discovered by scientists in 1974 and it remained as a void for two years till it was eventually closed.</p>

<p>However, the scientists were left baffled in 2016 and 2017 after the large size polynya reappeared which forced them to look for the reason which was forming the hole.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what the scientists found</strong></h2>

<p>The University of Southampton's researchers&nbsp;discovered that the cause of the mysterious hole was a combination of the ocean's wind, water currents and the increase in the salt level in the water which was melting the sea ice and creating the space.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/melting-ice-burning-skin-antarctic-wildlife-is-getting-sunburnt-scientists-warn-717361">Melting ice, burning skin: Antarctic wildlife is getting sunburnt, scientists warn</a></p>

<p>The opening was named by the scientists as the Maud Rise polynya in the 1970s. The name was derived from the underwater mountain which was located beneath the hole in the Weddell Sea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Generally, polynyas appear every year in sea ice which is located in the coastal areas of Antarctica. However, it is unusual for them to get formed hundreds of miles away in the open ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the study's lead author and a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Southampton&nbsp;Aditya Narayanan said, "The Maud Rise polynya was discovered in the 1970s when remote sensing satellites that can see sea ice over the Southern Ocean were first launched."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It persisted through consecutive winters from 1974 to 1976 and oceanographers back then assumed it would be an annual occurrence. But since the 1970s, it has occurred only sporadically and for brief intervals. 2017 was the first time that we've had such a large and long-lived polynya in the Weddell Sea since the 1970s," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How do polynyas&nbsp;affect&nbsp;oceans?</strong></h2>

<p>The researchers have now warned that the oceans can be adversely effected by polynyas&nbsp;and lead to rise in sea levels, which&nbsp;rose by 0.3 inches from 2022 to 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia activates world's first satellite for Arctic observation</strong></p>

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<p>The study's co-author and professor at the University of California Sarah Gille said, "The imprint of polynyas can remain in the water for multiple years after they've formed."</p>

<p>"They can change how water moves around and how currents carry heat towards the continent. The dense waters that form here can spread across the global ocean," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the latest discovery, scientists have found the mysterious reason behind the reappearance of a giant ice hole in Antarctica, which is equal to the size of Switzerland.

In the latest discovery, scientists have found the mysterious reason behind the reappearance of a giant ice hole in Antarctica, which is equal to the size of Switzerland. The rare gaping hole of ice-free water, which is known as a polynya, was first discovered by scientists in 1974 and it remained as a void for two years till it was eventually closed. However, the scientists were left baffled in 2016 and 2017 after the large size polynya reappeared which forced them to look for the reason which was forming the hole. Here's what the scientists found The University of Southampton's researchers discovered that the cause of the mysterious hole was a combination of the ocean's wind, water currents and the increase in the salt level in the water which was melting the sea ice and creating the space. Also Read: Melting ice, burning skin: Antarctic wildlife is getting sunburnt, scientists warn The opening was named by the scientists as the Maud Rise polynya in the 1970s. The name was derived from the underwater mountain which was located beneath the hole in the Weddell Sea. Generally, polynyas appear every year in sea ice which is located in the coastal areas of Antarctica. However, it is unusual for them to get formed hundreds of miles away in the open ocean. In a statement, the study's lead author and a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Southampton Aditya Narayanan said, "The Maud Rise polynya was discovered in the 1970s when remote sensing satellites that can see sea ice over the Southern Ocean were first launched." "It persisted through consecutive winters from 1974 to 1976 and oceanographers back then assumed it would be an annual occurrence. But since the 1970s, it has occurred only sporadically and for brief intervals. 2017 was the first time that we've had such a large and long-lived polynya in the Weddell Sea since the 1970s," he added. How do polynyas affect oceans? The researchers have now warned that the oceans can be adversely effected by polynyas and lead to rise in sea levels, which rose by 0.3 inches from 2022 to 2023. Watch: Russia activates world's first satellite for Arctic observation The study's co-author and professor at the University of California Sarah Gille said, "The imprint of polynyas can remain in the water for multiple years after they've formed." "They can change how water moves around and how currents carry heat towards the continent. The dense waters that form here can spread across the global ocean," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

Antarctica has a giant sea ice hole, as big as Switzerland. Here’s why it keeps reappearing

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<p>While speaking at an election rally in Behrampur&nbsp;city of Odisha, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the state has been facing poverty because of loot by the Congress and then Biju Janata Dal for more than seven decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister made the statement while campaigning for the ruling BJP ahead of the state elections in Odisha which are being conducted alongside the general election.</p>

<p>"Odisha has water, fertile land, minerals, a long coastline, history, culture, God has given so much. But why are the people of Odisha poor? The answer to this is loot, first by Congress leaders and then by BJD leaders. Even small leaders of BJD have big bungalows," PM Modi said.</p>

<p>Making a rare attack on BJD leader and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who was at a given point of time his ally, he raised questions on the labourers who migrate to other states from his constituency Hinjili.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-long-as-im-alive-pm-modi-targets-congress-over-religion-based-quota-in-gujarat-rally-717143">‘As long as I’m alive…,’ PM Modi targets Congress over religion-based quota in Gujarat&nbsp;rally</a></p>

<p>"Why are doctors' posts vacant in most hospitals here? Why do most children drop out of schools?" Modi asked, emphasising that he ignored any budget demands for carrying out development work in Odisha.</p>

<h2><strong>Odisha govt failed to ensure welfare of women: PM Modi</strong></h2>

<p>The prime minister took a jibe at the previous Manmohan Singh government, and said, "When Sonia Gandhi's remote control government was in power at the Centre for 10 years and Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister, Odisha got&nbsp;Rs1 lakh crore in 10 years. Modi has given&nbsp;Rs3.5 lakh crore in 10 years. But only money does not ensure work."</p>

<p>PM Modi added that the Odisha government has failed to ensure the welfare of women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Centre provides an assistance of&nbsp;Rs6,000 to every pregnant women. You will be surprised that the Odisha government has suspended this important scheme," Modi said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian elections 2024: Modi to campaign in Ayodhya ahead of Phase 3</strong></p>

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<p>"The Centre sent&nbsp;Rs 10,000 crore rupees for the Jal Jeevan Mission. The government here could not even spend that money. Modi sends money to build roads in rural areas, but the roads here are in bad shape. Modi sends money for free rice, the BJD government sticks its own photograph on the packets," the prime minister added.</p>

<p>PM Modi said that the citizens of Odisha have decided to vote and bring BJP to power. "June 4 is the BJD government's expiry date. The BJP is the sun of new opportunities for Odisha," Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


While speaking at an election rally in Behrampur city of Odisha, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the state has been facing poverty because of loot by the Congress and then Biju Janata Dal for more than seven decades.

While speaking at an election rally in Behrampur city of Odisha, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the state has been facing poverty because of loot by the Congress and then Biju Janata Dal for more than seven decades. The prime minister made the statement while campaigning for the ruling BJP ahead of the state elections in Odisha which are being conducted alongside the general election. "Odisha has water, fertile land, minerals, a long coastline, history, culture, God has given so much. But why are the people of Odisha poor? The answer to this is loot, first by Congress leaders and then by BJD leaders. Even small leaders of BJD have big bungalows," PM Modi said. Making a rare attack on BJD leader and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who was at a given point of time his ally, he raised questions on the labourers who migrate to other states from his constituency Hinjili. Also Read: ‘As long as I’m alive…,’ PM Modi targets Congress over religion-based quota in Gujarat rally "Why are doctors' posts vacant in most hospitals here? Why do most children drop out of schools?" Modi asked, emphasising that he ignored any budget demands for carrying out development work in Odisha. Odisha govt failed to ensure welfare of women: PM Modi The prime minister took a jibe at the previous Manmohan Singh government, and said, "When Sonia Gandhi's remote control government was in power at the Centre for 10 years and Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister, Odisha got Rs1 lakh crore in 10 years. Modi has given Rs3.5 lakh crore in 10 years. But only money does not ensure work." PM Modi added that the Odisha government has failed to ensure the welfare of women. "The Centre provides an assistance of Rs6,000 to every pregnant women. You will be surprised that the Odisha government has suspended this important scheme," Modi said. Watch: Indian elections 2024: Modi to campaign in Ayodhya ahead of Phase 3 "The Centre sent Rs 10,000 crore rupees for the Jal Jeevan Mission. The government here could not even spend that money. Modi sends money to build roads in rural areas, but the roads here are in bad shape. Modi sends money for free rice, the BJD government sticks its own photograph on the packets," the prime minister added. PM Modi said that the citizens of Odisha have decided to vote and bring BJP to power. "June 4 is the BJD government's expiry date. The BJP is the sun of new opportunities for Odisha," Modi said. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi attacks former ally Naveen Patnaik, says June 4 is BJD govt's expiry date

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