<p lang="en-US">In a sudden move, the governor of the Indian state of Punjab Banwarilal Purohit resigned citing “personal reasons and certain other commitments". The resignation of Purohit came a day after he met Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">"Due to my reasons and certain other commitments, I tender my resignation from the post of Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh. Please accept the same and oblige," wrote Purohit, in his letter which he submitted to the President.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Spat between Governor and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">The governor submitted his resignation days after getting engaged in a bitter war of words with state Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.</p>

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<p>Last year in August, a letter was sent to the chief minister in which the governor had warned&nbsp;that he could suggest imposition of President's rule in the state and also start criminal proceedings if no replies were given to his letters.<br />
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Governor Purohit, in his latest communication to Mann, reiterated that he was not receiving any replies from him on his previous letters, and further threatened to send a report to the president on "failure of constitutional mechanism".</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;AAP leaders claim party Chief Arvind Kejriwal could be arrested today, ED refutes claim&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">While CM Mann&nbsp;replying to the letter claimed that the&nbsp;governor had "threatened the peace-loving people" of the state and that the law and order situation in the state was in complete control.</p>

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On August 31, 2021, Purohit took charge as the Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator.<br />
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Purohit had served as MP thrice from Nagpur (twice from the Congress and once from the BJP) and was appointed as Tamil Nadu&nbsp;governor in 2016 and Assam&nbsp;governor in 2017.</p>

<p lang="en-US">The governor's resignation also comes after the Chandigarh mayoral elections in which&nbsp;allegations of rigging were raised by the ruling AAP party, which has also&nbsp;moved the Supreme Court in this regard, seeking an early decision on its plea.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a sudden move, the governor of the Indian state of Punjab Banwarilal Purohit resigned citing “personal reasons and certain other commitments". The resignation of Purohit came a day after he met Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

In a sudden move, the governor of the Indian state of Punjab Banwarilal Purohit resigned citing “personal reasons and certain other commitments". The resignation of Purohit came a day after he met Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. Also read: India: ED issues 5th summons to Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy money laundering case "Due to my reasons and certain other commitments, I tender my resignation from the post of Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh. Please accept the same and oblige," wrote Purohit, in his letter which he submitted to the President. Spat between Governor and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann The governor submitted his resignation days after getting engaged in a bitter war of words with state Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. #Punjab Governor #BanwarilalPurohit resigns from the post due to personal reasons. pic.twitter.com/nKNOIIRYyh — All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) February 3, 2024 × Last year in August, a letter was sent to the chief minister in which the governor had warned that he could suggest imposition of President's rule in the state and also start criminal proceedings if no replies were given to his letters. Governor Purohit, in his latest communication to Mann, reiterated that he was not receiving any replies from him on his previous letters, and further threatened to send a report to the president on "failure of constitutional mechanism". Watch: AAP leaders claim party Chief Arvind Kejriwal could be arrested today, ED refutes claim While CM Mann replying to the letter claimed that the governor had "threatened the peace-loving people" of the state and that the law and order situation in the state was in complete control. On August 31, 2021, Purohit took charge as the Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator. Purohit had served as MP thrice from Nagpur (twice from the Congress and once from the BJP) and was appointed as Tamil Nadu governor in 2016 and Assam governor in 2017. The governor's resignation also comes after the Chandigarh mayoral elections in which allegations of rigging were raised by the ruling AAP party, which has also moved the Supreme Court in this regard, seeking an early decision on its plea. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Punjab governor resigns in a sudden move, cites 'personal reasons'

<p lang="en-US">Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to seven years of imprisonment each by a Rawalpindi court in the "un-Islamic nikah" case on Saturday (Feb 3).<br />
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The case is related to their marriage which took place during Bushra Bibi's Iddat period. The verdict was announced by senior civil judge Qudratullah after the complaint was filed by Bushra’s former husband Khawar Fareed Maneka, who called their marriage “un-Islamic and illegal”, in a makeshift court located at the Adiala district jail.<br />
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The court gave the verdict in the same week when Khan was given 14 years of&nbsp;prison sentence in the Toshakhana case and 10 years in the cipher case.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Maneka alleges Bushra, Imran's marriage 'fraudulent'</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">The cross-examinations of the statements submitted by the four witnesses of the case were completed and Khan and Bushra's statements were recorded under section 342.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/who-is-bushra-bibi-the-mystical-wife-of-ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-685993">Who is Bushra Bibi, the prayerful wife of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan?</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">A day before, the complainant's counsel Raja Rizwan Abbasi, along with Bushra Bibi's lawyer Usman Gul and Khan's lawyer Salman Akram Raja also gave their final arguments.<br />
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In his petition, Maneka called Bushra and Khan’s nikkah “fraudulent” and claimed that their marriage was solemnised during the latter's iddat, after her divorce from Maneka.<br />
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“That above said nikah and the marriage ceremony was neither legal nor Islamic as it was solemnised without observing iddah period,” stated the petition, as reported by Geo.tv.</p>

<p>Maneka had also alleged that the former prime minister destroyed his entire life as the petition stated that the PTI top leader “stigmatised the complainant and his family just to achieve his unethical and immoral objects through intrusion in the complainant's peaceful marital life”.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Imran Khan and Elections in Pakistan | WION Inside South Asia</strong></p>

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<p>“In light of the above, it is humbly prayed that respondents No.1 [Imran Khan] and 2 [Bushra Bibi] be summoned and punished strictly in accordance with law in the interest of justice,” claimed Maneka in the court.</p>

<p>Bushra also faces a case filed by her former husband, Khawar Maneka, alleging fraudulent marriage and fornication.</p>

<h2><strong>Iddat case filed to ‘humiliate’ me and Bushra Bibi, claims Imran</strong></h2>

<p>After being&nbsp;convicted in the Iddat case, PTI founder Imran Khan, while speaking to the reporters, said that the case was filed to “humiliate and disgrace” both him and his wife Bushra Bibi.</p>

<p>“This marks the first instance in history where a case related to Iddat has been initiated,” Khan said.</p>

<p>He added that this was also the first time when someone was given a 14-year prison sentence in a Toshakhana case.</p>

<p>In Islam, iddat is a specific period that a woman must observe after either divorce or her husband's death and during which she is expected not to marry another man.</p>

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Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to seven years of imprisonment each by a Rawalpindi court in the "un-Islamic nikah" case on Saturday (Feb 3).

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to seven years of imprisonment each by a Rawalpindi court in the "un-Islamic nikah" case on Saturday (Feb 3). The case is related to their marriage which took place during Bushra Bibi's Iddat period. The verdict was announced by senior civil judge Qudratullah after the complaint was filed by Bushra’s former husband Khawar Fareed Maneka, who called their marriage “un-Islamic and illegal”, in a makeshift court located at the Adiala district jail. The court gave the verdict in the same week when Khan was given 14 years of prison sentence in the Toshakhana case and 10 years in the cipher case. Maneka alleges Bushra, Imran's marriage 'fraudulent' The cross-examinations of the statements submitted by the four witnesses of the case were completed and Khan and Bushra's statements were recorded under section 342. Also read: Who is Bushra Bibi, the prayerful wife of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan? A day before, the complainant's counsel Raja Rizwan Abbasi, along with Bushra Bibi's lawyer Usman Gul and Khan's lawyer Salman Akram Raja also gave their final arguments. In his petition, Maneka called Bushra and Khan’s nikkah “fraudulent” and claimed that their marriage was solemnised during the latter's iddat, after her divorce from Maneka. “That above said nikah and the marriage ceremony was neither legal nor Islamic as it was solemnised without observing iddah period,” stated the petition, as reported by Geo.tv. Maneka had also alleged that the former prime minister destroyed his entire life as the petition stated that the PTI top leader “stigmatised the complainant and his family just to achieve his unethical and immoral objects through intrusion in the complainant's peaceful marital life”. Watch: Imran Khan and Elections in Pakistan | WION Inside South Asia “In light of the above, it is humbly prayed that respondents No.1 [Imran Khan] and 2 [Bushra Bibi] be summoned and punished strictly in accordance with law in the interest of justice,” claimed Maneka in the court. Bushra also faces a case filed by her former husband, Khawar Maneka, alleging fraudulent marriage and fornication. Iddat case filed to ‘humiliate’ me and Bushra Bibi, claims Imran After being convicted in the Iddat case, PTI founder Imran Khan, while speaking to the reporters, said that the case was filed to “humiliate and disgrace” both him and his wife Bushra Bibi. “This marks the first instance in history where a case related to Iddat has been initiated,” Khan said. He added that this was also the first time when someone was given a 14-year prison sentence in a Toshakhana case. In Islam, iddat is a specific period that a woman must observe after either divorce or her husband's death and during which she is expected not to marry another man. (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 7 years in 'un-Islamic nikah' case

6 Foods You Should Not Cook In Pressure Cooker


Delicate shellfish, shrimp and fish should not be cooked in a pressure cooker as it carries the risk of getting overcooked due to steam.


Pasta's consistency gets instantly mushy due to overcooking. Hence, it is best to cook it in a pan.  

The dairy-based delicacies and sauces lose their essence, texture and true taste if cooked in a pressure cooker.

Breadcrumbs or batter which are used for coating meat may not get crisp in the pressure cooker.

It is best to avoid cooking a fruit-based dessert in a pressure cooker because the fruits' delicate texture turns too mushy when pressure-cooked.


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5 Food Items Which Turn Toxic Inside Refrigerator


Consuming refrigerated garlic can cause cancer and the growth of mould. Hence, it is better to keep it outside.


Half an onion if kept inside the refrigerator develops mold and bacterial growth.


Ginger, when refrigerated, develops mould and can lead to kidney or liver failure.

Rice should not be refrigerated for more than 24 hours since the mould grows quickly.


Berries should also not be kept in the refrigerator as they tend to stay fresh for longer if they are dry.

5 Food Items Which Turn Toxic Inside Refrigerator

<p>Scientists in Morocco stumbled upon two trails of 90,000-year-old ancient human footprints which remained preserved on a beach and are likely to be one of the largest and best-preserved trackways ever found in the world.</p>

<p>According to a study which was recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, the researchers had discovered the footprint site close to North Africa's northern tip in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Between tides, I said to my team that we should go north to explore another beach," said study lead author Mouncef Sedrati, who was also an associate professor of coastal dynamics and geomorphology at the University of Southern Brittany in France, while speaking to Live Science.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We were surprised to find the first print. At first, we weren't convinced it was a footprint, but then we found more of the trackway," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-find-a-unique-way-to-keep-spacecraft-safer-than-they-ever-were-667962">Scientists find a 'unique' way to keep spacecraft safer than they ever were</a></p>

<p>The site's analysis, which is the only human trackway site of its kind to have been discovered in North Africa and the Southern Mediterranean, revealed two different trails which contained a total of 85 human footprints which appeared to have been stamped on the beach by a group of at least five early modern humans.</p>

<p>Optically stimulated luminescence dating, which is a technique which helps in determining when some specific artefact or minerals were last time exposed to sunlight or heat, was used by the team.</p>

<p>Based on the age of the fine grains of quartz which were present in bulk on the sand of the gently sloped beach, the researchers figured that a multigenerational group of Homo Sapiens&nbsp;walked on the beach around 90,000 years ago and created the pathways.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Footprints to have been pressed on beach in Late Pleistocene</strong></h2>

<p>As per the study, the event occurred during the Late Pleistocene, which was also called the last ice age and ended around 11,700 years ago.</p>

<p>"We took measurements on-site to determine the length and depth of the prints," Sedrati said.</p>

<p>"Based on the foot pressure and size of the footprints, we were able to determine the approximate age of the individuals, which included children, adolescents and adults," the author added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Scientists welcome new antibiotic that kills drug-resistant bacteria CRAB</strong></p>

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<p>The researchers credit the excellent preservation of the ancient impressions to a number of factors, including the beach's layout and the long reach of the tides for "the final preservation of the footprints," according to the study.</p>

<p>"The exceptional thing is the position of the beach on a rocky platform that is covered in clay sediments," Sedrati said. "These sediments create good conditions to preserve the tracks on the sandbar while the tides rapidly buried the beach. That's why the footprints are so well preserved here," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Scientists in Morocco stumbled upon two trails of 90,000-year-old ancient human footprints which remained preserved on a beach and are likely to be one of the largest and best-preserved trackways ever found in the world.

Scientists in Morocco stumbled upon two trails of 90,000-year-old ancient human footprints which remained preserved on a beach and are likely to be one of the largest and best-preserved trackways ever found in the world. According to a study which was recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, the researchers had discovered the footprint site close to North Africa's northern tip in 2022. "Between tides, I said to my team that we should go north to explore another beach," said study lead author Mouncef Sedrati, who was also an associate professor of coastal dynamics and geomorphology at the University of Southern Brittany in France, while speaking to Live Science. "We were surprised to find the first print. At first, we weren't convinced it was a footprint, but then we found more of the trackway," he added. Also read: Scientists find a 'unique' way to keep spacecraft safer than they ever were The site's analysis, which is the only human trackway site of its kind to have been discovered in North Africa and the Southern Mediterranean, revealed two different trails which contained a total of 85 human footprints which appeared to have been stamped on the beach by a group of at least five early modern humans. Optically stimulated luminescence dating, which is a technique which helps in determining when some specific artefact or minerals were last time exposed to sunlight or heat, was used by the team. Based on the age of the fine grains of quartz which were present in bulk on the sand of the gently sloped beach, the researchers figured that a multigenerational group of Homo Sapiens walked on the beach around 90,000 years ago and created the pathways. Footprints to have been pressed on beach in Late Pleistocene As per the study, the event occurred during the Late Pleistocene, which was also called the last ice age and ended around 11,700 years ago. "We took measurements on-site to determine the length and depth of the prints," Sedrati said. "Based on the foot pressure and size of the footprints, we were able to determine the approximate age of the individuals, which included children, adolescents and adults," the author added. Watch: Scientists welcome new antibiotic that kills drug-resistant bacteria CRAB The researchers credit the excellent preservation of the ancient impressions to a number of factors, including the beach's layout and the long reach of the tides for "the final preservation of the footprints," according to the study. "The exceptional thing is the position of the beach on a rocky platform that is covered in clay sediments," Sedrati said. "These sediments create good conditions to preserve the tracks on the sandbar while the tides rapidly buried the beach. That's why the footprints are so well preserved here," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists stumble upon 90,000-year-old human footprints on Moroccan beach. Here's what it indicates

<p>Ukrainian forces claimed that they blasted a Russian missile boat, which was a part of the Black Sea Fleet, in a targeted operation which took place close to the Russian-occupied Crimea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The military intelligence claimed that the small warship, Ivanovets, received "direct hits to the hull" overnight, after which the ship sank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video footage of the attack was released by the Ukrainian forces which purportedly captures the moment of the impact which was followed by a massive explosion, as per media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-the-feud-between-zelensky-and-ukraine-army-chief-he-wants-to-sack-685971">Explained | The feud between Zelensky and Ukraine army chief he wants to sack</a></p>

<p>No comment has been made by the Russian authorities on the incident.</p>

<h2><strong>Boat eliminated by members of Ukraine's special unit</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, taking to Telegram, a Russian military blogger "Voenkor Kotenok" wrote that the boat sank after it was struck three times by naval drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Ukrainian video, several identifiable features on the vessel were displayed that align with those of the Tarantul, which was also known as Project 12411-a missile boat that was class utilised by Russian and other navies. &nbsp;</p>

<p>These features of the vessel include the arrangement of the mast and sensors above the primary superstructure, along with a sizable radar dome which is located on the bridge.</p>

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<p>As per Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, the boat was struck by members of its special unit, called "Group 13," in Lake Donuzlav.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The saltwater bay is located on the Crimean peninsula's western side and houses a naval base.</p>

<p>"As a result of a series of direct hits to the hull, the Russian ship suffered damage incompatible with further movement - the Ivanovets listed to the stern and sank," the intelligence directorate said on its Telegram channel.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky suggested Army General to quit, write resignation note: Report</strong></p>

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<p>According to a report published by BBC, a Russian search and rescue operation was unsuccessful in the area. It stated that the ship was worth $60-70 million.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Foreign ministry calls attack 'impressive'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Ukraine's foreign ministry official Olexander Scherba called the attack "impressive".</p>

<p>"At 03:45 [01:45 GMT] there was the first hit and at 04:00 the whole crew was evacuated already. So there was no chance at all that this vessel would be saved," he said while speaking to the BBC.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

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Ukrainian forces claimed that they blasted a Russian missile boat, which was a part of the Black Sea Fleet, in a targeted operation which took place close to the Russian-occupied Crimea.

Ukrainian forces claimed that they blasted a Russian missile boat, which was a part of the Black Sea Fleet, in a targeted operation which took place close to the Russian-occupied Crimea. The military intelligence claimed that the small warship, Ivanovets, received "direct hits to the hull" overnight, after which the ship sank. The video footage of the attack was released by the Ukrainian forces which purportedly captures the moment of the impact which was followed by a massive explosion, as per media reports. Also read: Explained | The feud between Zelensky and Ukraine army chief he wants to sack No comment has been made by the Russian authorities on the incident. Boat eliminated by members of Ukraine's special unit Meanwhile, taking to Telegram, a Russian military blogger "Voenkor Kotenok" wrote that the boat sank after it was struck three times by naval drones. In the Ukrainian video, several identifiable features on the vessel were displayed that align with those of the Tarantul, which was also known as Project 12411-a missile boat that was class utilised by Russian and other navies. These features of the vessel include the arrangement of the mast and sensors above the primary superstructure, along with a sizable radar dome which is located on the bridge. Ship wreck of the day! Warriors of the special unit "Group 13" of the @DI_Ukraine destroyed the missile corvette "Ivanovets" of the russian Black Sea Fleet. As a result of a number of direct hits to the hull, the corvette was damaged, rolled to the stern, and sank. The value of… pic.twitter.com/JZwh8aggn0 — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) February 1, 2024 × As per Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, the boat was struck by members of its special unit, called "Group 13," in Lake Donuzlav. The saltwater bay is located on the Crimean peninsula's western side and houses a naval base. "As a result of a series of direct hits to the hull, the Russian ship suffered damage incompatible with further movement - the Ivanovets listed to the stern and sank," the intelligence directorate said on its Telegram channel. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky suggested Army General to quit, write resignation note: Report According to a report published by BBC, a Russian search and rescue operation was unsuccessful in the area. It stated that the ship was worth $60-70 million. Foreign ministry calls attack 'impressive' Ukraine's foreign ministry official Olexander Scherba called the attack "impressive". "At 03:45 [01:45 GMT] there was the first hit and at 04:00 the whole crew was evacuated already. So there was no chance at all that this vessel would be saved," he said while speaking to the BBC. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Ukraine releases video of moment of impact when its forces hit Russian missile boat

<p>A series of atmospheric rivers slammed California in the United States as the forecasters issued warnings against severe storms, strong gusty winds, heavy downpours and a risk of flash floods.</p>

<p>The atmospheric river storm, known as “Pineapple Express” battered the state and left behind a trail of damage, flooded roads and fallen trees. It also caused major traffic disruptions.</p>

<p>The storm is also likely to dump heavy snow over the Sierra as well as the Intermountain West region.</p>

<p>Here’s all you need to know about California's current weather patterns and the impact it is likely to have in&nbsp;the western part of US.</p>

<h2><strong>What is an atmospheric river?</strong></h2>

<p>The atmospheric river systems, also called as “rivers in the sky” by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, refer to the long streams of moisture present in the atmosphere.</p>

<p>The atmospheric rivers which affecting&nbsp;western US are getting supercharged by the water vapours evaporated off the Pacific Ocean and are being moved&nbsp;from the tropics or subtropics by other weather systems.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/el-nino-could-make-2024-hotter-than-record-2023-679471">El Nino could make 2024 hotter than record 2023</a></p>

<p>An average atmospheric river can carry the amount of water&nbsp;gushing&nbsp;from the mouth of the mighty Mississippi River. The strong ones have the capacity to hold 15 times that amount.</p>

<p>After the atmospheric river makes landfall, it releases the moisture as rain or snow&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on its size, intensity and timing. The resultant storm has the potential to be extremely beneficial or highly destructive.</p>

<h2><strong>What is a Pineapple Express?</strong></h2>

<p>The storms which have been hitting California in the current week are part of the “Pineapple Express” system, which is one of the types of atmospheric rivers.</p>

<p>The storms, which have been named on the basis of their origin around the Hawaiian Islands, are generally strong systems and have unleashed torrents of precipitation after hitting the west coast of the US and Canada.</p>

<p>As per the National Ocean Service, the Pineapple Express has the capacity to dump as much as 5 inches of rain on California in one day.</p>

<h2><strong>Why are atmospheric rivers making people anxious?</strong></h2>

<p>The storms this week have become a great concern for the officials and residents, partially because of their timing.</p>

<p>California was battered by a similar kind of brutal atmospheric rivers last year which had drenched the state and unleashed historic levels of rainfall which caused landslides, road closures and urban flooding.</p>

<p>Although the current winter has not witnessed a similar level of rainfall, they have already seen various instances of severe flooding.</p>

<p>These storms have been incredibly dangerous and destructive, scientists have warned that they are just a hint of what is likely to come next.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings after storm Henk downpours</strong></p>

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<p>Ahead of the storms this week, unsubstantiated posts went viral on social media which expressed the anxiety of people over the chances of weather getting a lot worse.</p>

<h2><strong>Can the atmospheric rivers leave any positive impact?</strong></h2>

<p>Even though the atmospheric rivers are potentially dangerous, they are incredibly important for California where they get welcome from water officials who are still navigating ways to emerge from prolonged drought.</p>

<p>California, even with the wet weather, has been lagging in snowpack this year and&nbsp;experts have been hoping a heavy dusting can help them get closer to historic averages by the end of the wet season in April.</p>

<p>The snowpack is important for the water supply of California, which acts like a water savings account for the state for the rest of the year, as it melts slowly and flows into soils, streams and reservoirs when drought hits the state.</p>

<p>Nearly a third of California’s water needs in an entire year is fulfilled by the snowpack.</p>

<h2><strong>How has the climate crisis contributed to atmospheric rivers?</strong></h2>

<p>The climate of California has dramatically vacillated from wet to dry&nbsp;for a long time, but models have demonstrated how these shifts will take place with even greater intensity amid global warming.</p>

<p>As per the study published in Science Advances, the atmospheric rivers are slowly becoming more likely to come in sets which can increase the economic damage by four-fold.</p>

<p>According to the scientists, the artificial rains, which are supercharged by more moisture that comes off the Pacific as ocean temperatures increase, can also become more severe and raise the risk of more floods across California.</p>

<p>As the temperatures increase, the state is more likely to receive precipitation in the form of rain rather than snow, which can increase problems for the water supply of the state.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A series of atmospheric rivers slammed California in the United States as the forecasters issued warnings against severe storms, strong gusty winds, heavy downpours and a risk of flash floods.

A series of atmospheric rivers slammed California in the United States as the forecasters issued warnings against severe storms, strong gusty winds, heavy downpours and a risk of flash floods. The atmospheric river storm, known as “Pineapple Express” battered the state and left behind a trail of damage, flooded roads and fallen trees. It also caused major traffic disruptions. The storm is also likely to dump heavy snow over the Sierra as well as the Intermountain West region. Here’s all you need to know about California's current weather patterns and the impact it is likely to have in the western part of US. What is an atmospheric river? The atmospheric river systems, also called as “rivers in the sky” by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, refer to the long streams of moisture present in the atmosphere. The atmospheric rivers which affecting western US are getting supercharged by the water vapours evaporated off the Pacific Ocean and are being moved from the tropics or subtropics by other weather systems. Also read: El Nino could make 2024 hotter than record 2023 An average atmospheric river can carry the amount of water gushing from the mouth of the mighty Mississippi River. The strong ones have the capacity to hold 15 times that amount. After the atmospheric river makes landfall, it releases the moisture as rain or snow depending on its size, intensity and timing. The resultant storm has the potential to be extremely beneficial or highly destructive. What is a Pineapple Express? The storms which have been hitting California in the current week are part of the “Pineapple Express” system, which is one of the types of atmospheric rivers. The storms, which have been named on the basis of their origin around the Hawaiian Islands, are generally strong systems and have unleashed torrents of precipitation after hitting the west coast of the US and Canada. As per the National Ocean Service, the Pineapple Express has the capacity to dump as much as 5 inches of rain on California in one day. Why are atmospheric rivers making people anxious? The storms this week have become a great concern for the officials and residents, partially because of their timing. California was battered by a similar kind of brutal atmospheric rivers last year which had drenched the state and unleashed historic levels of rainfall which caused landslides, road closures and urban flooding. Although the current winter has not witnessed a similar level of rainfall, they have already seen various instances of severe flooding. These storms have been incredibly dangerous and destructive, scientists have warned that they are just a hint of what is likely to come next. Watch: UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings after storm Henk downpours Ahead of the storms this week, unsubstantiated posts went viral on social media which expressed the anxiety of people over the chances of weather getting a lot worse. Can the atmospheric rivers leave any positive impact? Even though the atmospheric rivers are potentially dangerous, they are incredibly important for California where they get welcome from water officials who are still navigating ways to emerge from prolonged drought. California, even with the wet weather, has been lagging in snowpack this year and experts have been hoping a heavy dusting can help them get closer to historic averages by the end of the wet season in April. The snowpack is important for the water supply of California, which acts like a water savings account for the state for the rest of the year, as it melts slowly and flows into soils, streams and reservoirs when drought hits the state. Nearly a third of California’s water needs in an entire year is fulfilled by the snowpack. How has the climate crisis contributed to atmospheric rivers? The climate of California has dramatically vacillated from wet to dry for a long time, but models have demonstrated how these shifts will take place with even greater intensity amid global warming. As per the study published in Science Advances, the atmospheric rivers are slowly becoming more likely to come in sets which can increase the economic damage by four-fold. According to the scientists, the artificial rains, which are supercharged by more moisture that comes off the Pacific as ocean temperatures increase, can also become more severe and raise the risk of more floods across California. As the temperatures increase, the state is more likely to receive precipitation in the form of rain rather than snow, which can increase problems for the water supply of the state. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: What is Pineapple Express, Why is California battling 'rivers in the sky'?

<p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is a hormonal disorder that is commonly found in nearly 10 per cent of the woman population, has been linked with potential cognitive issues in midlife, as per a new study.</p>

<p>The research, which was published in Neurology, was carried out by the University of California, San Francisco. The study was conducted on 907 female participants, who were aged 18 to 30, for a time span of 30 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PCOS has long been known to have symptoms like excess body hair or missed periods. However, cognitive dysfunction later in life has now been added to the list of other potential effect of the disease.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking to CNN, professor and director of the Women’s Mental Health Research Programme at the University of Illinois Chicago, &nbsp;Pauline Maki said that the scientific report “is one of the few studies to investigate cognitive functioning and brain outcomes in those women at midlife."</p>

<p>As per the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, telltale signs can include “menstrual cycle changes, skin changes such as increased facial and body hair and acne, abnormal growths in the ovaries, and infertility".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Study emphasises on 'potential cognitive vulnerabilities' in women with PCOS</strong></h2>

<p>In a press release, the director of the University of California San Francisco’s PCOS clinic and research programme Dr Heather G Huddleston said, “While (PCOS) has been linked to metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes that can lead to heart problems, less is known about how this condition affects brain health."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Is sense of smell linked to cognitive health?</strong></p>

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<p>“Our results suggest that people with this condition have lower memory and thinking skills and subtle brain changes in midlife. This could impact a person on many levels, including quality of life, career success and financial security," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The findings have emphasised “potential cognitive vulnerabilities in women with PCOS, though it’s important to know that these are cognitive weaknesses, not impairments,” said Maki.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In other words, they are performing worse than other women on these tests, but they are not performing in the impaired range," the professor added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is a hormonal disorder that is commonly found in nearly 10 per cent of the woman population, has been linked with potential cognitive issues in midlife, as per a new study.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is a hormonal disorder that is commonly found in nearly 10 per cent of the woman population, has been linked with potential cognitive issues in midlife, as per a new study. The research, which was published in Neurology, was carried out by the University of California, San Francisco. The study was conducted on 907 female participants, who were aged 18 to 30, for a time span of 30 years. PCOS has long been known to have symptoms like excess body hair or missed periods. However, cognitive dysfunction later in life has now been added to the list of other potential effect of the disease. Also read: Scientists unveil secrets of imagination, memory formation with Artificial Intelligence Speaking to CNN, professor and director of the Women’s Mental Health Research Programme at the University of Illinois Chicago, Pauline Maki said that the scientific report “is one of the few studies to investigate cognitive functioning and brain outcomes in those women at midlife." As per the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, telltale signs can include “menstrual cycle changes, skin changes such as increased facial and body hair and acne, abnormal growths in the ovaries, and infertility". Study emphasises on 'potential cognitive vulnerabilities' in women with PCOS In a press release, the director of the University of California San Francisco’s PCOS clinic and research programme Dr Heather G Huddleston said, “While (PCOS) has been linked to metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes that can lead to heart problems, less is known about how this condition affects brain health." Watch: Is sense of smell linked to cognitive health? “Our results suggest that people with this condition have lower memory and thinking skills and subtle brain changes in midlife. This could impact a person on many levels, including quality of life, career success and financial security," he added. The findings have emphasised “potential cognitive vulnerabilities in women with PCOS, though it’s important to know that these are cognitive weaknesses, not impairments,” said Maki. “In other words, they are performing worse than other women on these tests, but they are not performing in the impaired range," the professor added. (With inputs from agencies)

Women suffering from PCOS may face difficulty in memory and thinking: study

<p>A 19-year-old American teenager met a tragic end after falling off a ledge at a popular&nbsp;canyon in Utah&nbsp;while he was trying to click photographs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jonathan Fielding had gone hiking with a group of friends near Moonscape Overlook in Torrey, Utah on Saturday (Feb 28). During hiking, he lost his footing and fell to his death. He fell approximately 300 feet and died immediately on impact.</p>

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<p>The teen, who was from Blue Springs, Missouri, had recently shifted to Orem, Utah, said his family, as reported by The Daily Mail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was called a 'photography enthusiast' by his loved ones. Moments before the tragedy occurred, Fielding had stopped to click photographs of the majestic views.</p>

<h2><strong>Teenager's death ruled&nbsp;'accidental'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>His death was ruled by the Wayne County officials as accidental.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was described by his grieving family as a "loving and caring son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and cousin".</p>

<p>'While the passing of Jonathan was unexpected, we take some comfort knowing that he was doing what he loved at the time of the accident," the family wrote. "He was on a photoshoot with friends in the beautiful Utah wilderness where he loved to be," they added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his obituary, Fielding was described as a "fun-loving, intelligent young man," and was called "Johnny" by his friends.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;North Korea: Teens sentenced to 12 years of hard labour for watching K Drama</strong></p>

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<p>"He had big dreams and hopes focused on sales. More important than his dreams and future plans, however, Jonathan was a good person," the obituary read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Jonathan truly cared about others. He would genuinely listen to you. He was truly a friend in every sense of the word," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He had many friends and was an influence for good. He was always kind to others. He would often notice those that needed help and offered them assistance and encouragement," the family members wrote in the obituary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Facebook, his sister Rebecca Fielding said, "No view is worth your life. No view is worth the suffering that your family and friends will go through. No view is worth the risk that rescuers face when trying to save people and recover bodies. There was no reason for my brother to die. Please don’t make the same mistakes he did."</p>

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A 19-year-old American teenager met a tragic end after falling off a ledge at a popular canyon in Utah while he was trying to click photographs. Jonathan Fielding had gone hiking with a group of friends near Moonscape Overlook in Torrey, Utah on Saturday (Feb 28).

A 19-year-old American teenager met a tragic end after falling off a ledge at a popular canyon in Utah while he was trying to click photographs. Jonathan Fielding had gone hiking with a group of friends near Moonscape Overlook in Torrey, Utah on Saturday (Feb 28). During hiking, he lost his footing and fell to his death. He fell approximately 300 feet and died immediately on impact. Also read: UK: Teens accidentally murdered their own group member while killing boy, now face life sentences The teen, who was from Blue Springs, Missouri, had recently shifted to Orem, Utah, said his family, as reported by The Daily Mail. He was called a 'photography enthusiast' by his loved ones. Moments before the tragedy occurred, Fielding had stopped to click photographs of the majestic views. Teenager's death ruled 'accidental' His death was ruled by the Wayne County officials as accidental. He was described by his grieving family as a "loving and caring son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and cousin". 'While the passing of Jonathan was unexpected, we take some comfort knowing that he was doing what he loved at the time of the accident," the family wrote. "He was on a photoshoot with friends in the beautiful Utah wilderness where he loved to be," they added. In his obituary, Fielding was described as a "fun-loving, intelligent young man," and was called "Johnny" by his friends. Watch: North Korea: Teens sentenced to 12 years of hard labour for watching K Drama "He had big dreams and hopes focused on sales. More important than his dreams and future plans, however, Jonathan was a good person," the obituary read. "Jonathan truly cared about others. He would genuinely listen to you. He was truly a friend in every sense of the word," it added. "He had many friends and was an influence for good. He was always kind to others. He would often notice those that needed help and offered them assistance and encouragement," the family members wrote in the obituary. Taking to Facebook, his sister Rebecca Fielding said, "No view is worth your life. No view is worth the suffering that your family and friends will go through. No view is worth the risk that rescuers face when trying to save people and recover bodies. There was no reason for my brother to die. Please don’t make the same mistakes he did." (With inputs from agencies)

'No view is worth your life': Sister laments after brother falls to death at a canyon in Utah

<p>A 285-year-old lemon was discovered inside the 19th-century cabinet which was brought to Brettells Auctioneers in Shropshire, United Kingdom to be auctioned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cabinet was brought by the family&nbsp;who inherited it from a late uncle. The lemon was so intriguing that it was also auctioned and fetched $1,786.</p>

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<h2><strong>Who discovered the lemon after 285 years?</strong></h2>

<p>A specialist, who was taking photographs of the cabinet which was kept for sale, suddenly found a weird-looking ball-shaped object rolling in the back of a drawer - only to realise it was nothing else but a lemon.</p>

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<p>The auctioneers also did not have any issue in figuring out the age of this ancient lemon because it came with a message.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A message which is &nbsp;engraved on the dried citrus fruit read, "Given By Mr P Lu Franchini Nov 4 1739 to Miss E Baxter."</p>

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<p>As reported by The Sun, the cabinet is believed to have been transported from colonial India to England as a romantic gift.</p>

<p>"We thought we'd have a bit of fun and put it (lemon) in the auction with an estimate of £40-£60," auctioneer David Brettell said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the cabinet, which was bought for just $41, was sold for $1,805 in Newport, Shropshire.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A 285-year-old lemon was discovered inside the 19th-century cabinet which was brought to Brettells Auctioneers in Shropshire, United Kingdom to be auctioned. The cabinet was brought by the family who inherited it from a late uncle.

A 285-year-old lemon was discovered inside the 19th-century cabinet which was brought to Brettells Auctioneers in Shropshire, United Kingdom to be auctioned. The cabinet was brought by the family who inherited it from a late uncle. The lemon was so intriguing that it was also auctioned and fetched $1,786. Also read: SpiceJet passenger stuck in toilet recorded his ordeal and the video is now going viral Who discovered the lemon after 285 years? A specialist, who was taking photographs of the cabinet which was kept for sale, suddenly found a weird-looking ball-shaped object rolling in the back of a drawer - only to realise it was nothing else but a lemon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brettellsauctions (@brettellsauctions) × The auctioneers also did not have any issue in figuring out the age of this ancient lemon because it came with a message. A message which is engraved on the dried citrus fruit read, "Given By Mr P Lu Franchini Nov 4 1739 to Miss E Baxter." Watch: TikTok's secret 'heating' button can make anyone go viral As reported by The Sun, the cabinet is believed to have been transported from colonial India to England as a romantic gift. "We thought we'd have a bit of fun and put it (lemon) in the auction with an estimate of £40-£60," auctioneer David Brettell said. However, the cabinet, which was bought for just $41, was sold for $1,805 in Newport, Shropshire. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>An underwater vehicle went missing after it exploded under the "Doomsday Glacier" in Antarctica.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 23-foot-long unmanned underwater vehicle (AUV), which was called Ran, was sent on a mission to study the Thwaites Glacier, and it disappeared this weekend.</p>

<p>Ran is a unique vehicle and there are only two similar vehicles in the world which contain technology and sensors which allow it to measure and document the conditions of water underneath glacial ice for long periods of time and is likely to cost about $3.6 million.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-what-is-the-doomsday-clock-how-does-it-work-683239">Explained | What is the Doomsday Clock? How does it work?</a></p>

<p>"This was the second time we took Ran to Thwaites Glacier to document the area under the ice. Thanks to Ran, we became the first researchers in the world to enter Thwaites in 2019, and during the current expedition we have visited the same area again. Even if you see melting and movements in the ice from satellite data, from Ran we get close-ups of the underside of the ice and information about exactly which mechanisms are behind the melting," said Anna Wahlin, who is a professor of oceanography at the University of Gothenburg and member of the research team, in a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>'Like looking for a needle in a haystack'</strong></h2>

<p>The Thwaites Glacier, which has been part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), is the widest glacier present on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has a surface area of about 74,000 square miles. Thwaites is also called the Doomsday Glacier because of the massive impact it will have on global sea levels if it were to melt completely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A sea level rise of several metres would inundate many of the world's major cities—including Shanghai, New York, Miami, Tokyo and Mumbai. It would also cover huge swathes of land in coastal regions and largely swallow up low-lying island nations like Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Maldives," wrote Ella Gilbert, a postdoctoral research associate in climate science at the University of Reading, United Kingdom, in an article for the Conversation in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Four new emperor penguin groups discovered in Antarctica</strong></p>

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<p>"It's a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack, but without even knowing where the haystack is. At this point, Ran's batteries are dead. All we know is that something unexpected happened under the ice. We suspect it ran into trouble, and then something prevented it from getting out," said Wahlin.</p>

<p>The team is not hoping to find Ran again but has been grateful for the data that they have gathered so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


An underwater vehicle went missing after it exploded under the "Doomsday Glacier" in Antarctica. The 23-foot-long unmanned underwater vehicle (AUV), which was called Ran, was sent on a mission to study the Thwaites Glacier, and it disappeared this weekend.

An underwater vehicle went missing after it exploded under the "Doomsday Glacier" in Antarctica. The 23-foot-long unmanned underwater vehicle (AUV), which was called Ran, was sent on a mission to study the Thwaites Glacier, and it disappeared this weekend. Ran is a unique vehicle and there are only two similar vehicles in the world which contain technology and sensors which allow it to measure and document the conditions of water underneath glacial ice for long periods of time and is likely to cost about $3.6 million. Also read: Explained | What is the Doomsday Clock? How does it work? "This was the second time we took Ran to Thwaites Glacier to document the area under the ice. Thanks to Ran, we became the first researchers in the world to enter Thwaites in 2019, and during the current expedition we have visited the same area again. Even if you see melting and movements in the ice from satellite data, from Ran we get close-ups of the underside of the ice and information about exactly which mechanisms are behind the melting," said Anna Wahlin, who is a professor of oceanography at the University of Gothenburg and member of the research team, in a statement. 'Like looking for a needle in a haystack' The Thwaites Glacier, which has been part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), is the widest glacier present on Earth. It has a surface area of about 74,000 square miles. Thwaites is also called the Doomsday Glacier because of the massive impact it will have on global sea levels if it were to melt completely. "A sea level rise of several metres would inundate many of the world's major cities—including Shanghai, New York, Miami, Tokyo and Mumbai. It would also cover huge swathes of land in coastal regions and largely swallow up low-lying island nations like Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Maldives," wrote Ella Gilbert, a postdoctoral research associate in climate science at the University of Reading, United Kingdom, in an article for the Conversation in 2021. Watch: Four new emperor penguin groups discovered in Antarctica "It's a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack, but without even knowing where the haystack is. At this point, Ran's batteries are dead. All we know is that something unexpected happened under the ice. We suspect it ran into trouble, and then something prevented it from getting out," said Wahlin. The team is not hoping to find Ran again but has been grateful for the data that they have gathered so far. (With inputs from agencies)

Search vehicle explodes under 'Doomsday Glacier' in Antarctica, disappears

Budget 2024: A Quick Look At Budget Allocations In Different Sectors


Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the interim Union Budget in Parliament on February 1, 2024. The budget remained focused on infrastructure, railways, agriculture, green growth and fiscal consolidation. 

Here are the budget allocations made in different sectors


Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution


Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare


Budget 2024: A Quick Look At Budget Allocations In Different Sectors

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