7 Regular Habits Which Help Stay Stronger And Younger  

Walking and other physical activities help improve blood circulation, boost energy levels and protect the body from chronic diseases like diabetes or any cardiovascular illnesses.


The meals should contain a good amount of protein which helps in maintaining muscle mass and stops fat accumulation. It also prevents osteoporosis.  

Sunscreen should be applied regularly before stepping out in the sun so that the skin is protected from harmful UV rays and there is no premature ageing.


Collagen helps in improving skin elasticity and keeps it hydrated. It also leaves an anti-ageing effect on the skin.  

Gut health is related to overall health and chia and flax seeds keep your gut health in check and help you stay stronger and younger.  

7 Regular Habits Which Help Stay Stronger And Younger

<p>Hundreds of protesters stormed an airport in southwestern Russia while chanting anti-Israeli slogans on Sunday night (Oct 29). The protesters were looking for Jewish passengers on a flight which had departed from Tel Aviv.<br />
<br />
The airport, which is located in the city of Makhachkala in the Republic of Dagestan, had to be closed down after the protesters flooded the runway, as per Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia. Rosaviatsia had reported that all aircraft, which were flying towards Makhachkala, had to be diverted.</p>

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<p>Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported that few Israelis and Jews were "isolated" during the protests at the airport. The protesters were heard yelling "Allahu Akbar" and anti-Semitic slogans.<br />
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The passengers were hustled back by the airline employees inside the planes as the mob approached the aeroplane. On Sunday evening, Makhachkala airport was closed by Russia because of the “intruders” at the airport.<br />
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“This is your captain,” said one announcement. “There’s an angry mob outside that doesn’t know where we’ve come from and why [we are here]. It’s possible we’ll also come under attack,” he added.</p>

<p>Russian interior ministry on Monday (Oct 30) said that they have arrested 60 people so far in the incident.&nbsp;"More than 150 active participants in the unrest have been identified, 60 of them have been arrested," said the ministry&nbsp;in a statement.</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel says working towards protecting Israelis</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to Reuters, the foreign ministry in Jerusalem said that an Israeli ambassador in Russia was working along with the authorities for the protection of the Israelis present in the region.<br />
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"The State of Israel views gravely attempts to harm Israelis citizens and Jews anywhere," the statement said.<br />
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"Israel expects the Russian law enforcement authorities to safeguard all Israeli citizens and Jews, whoever they may be, and to take robust action against the rioters and against the unbridled incitement being directed at Jews and Israelis,” it added.<br />
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The majority of people in Dagestan are Muslim. The riots seemed to have been inspired by multiple posts on the social media platform Telegram, where followers were told that a flight from Tel Aviv would be arriving in the evening and would have refugees from Israel. The rioters held some of the signs, which read, “We are against Jewish refugees”.<br />
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Head of Dagestan Sergei Melikov said that the riots took place because of external factors, including&nbsp;"fakes spread by our enemies”.<br />
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The aviation authority of Russia said that all “unauthorised citizens” were removed from the airport, while video clips which were shared on social media platforms showed police arresting some protesters.</p>

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<p>Speaking to the Podyom news outlet, a government representative of the local Jewish community said, “The situation is very difficult in Dagestan. People from the community are afraid, they call, and I do not know what to advise. Is it worth leaving? Because Russia is not our salvation. There were pogroms in Russia too. It is unclear where to run.”</p>

<h2><strong>Russian Jews facing threats?</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, speaking to Fox News Digital, foreign affairs expert Rebekah Koffler said the situation "could be a big problem for Putin" if they fail to contain the protests.<br />
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"It is terrifying to think what could be happening to Russian Jews again. For 20 years, Putin has pursued largely pro-Jewish, pro-Israel policies. If he doesn’t do it right, this will spill over and destabilise Muslim-populated regions in Russia and may even spark terrorism in bigger cities again," Koffler said.<br />
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Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, condemning the riots, said that they were "appalling”. "This is not an isolated incident in Makhachkala, but rather part of Russia’s widespread culture of hatred toward other nations, which is propagated by state television, pundits, and authorities," he said on X, formerly known as Twitter.<br />
<br />
"The Russian foreign minister has made a series of antisemitic remarks in the last year. The Russian President also used antisemitic slurs. For Russian propaganda talking heads on official television, hate rhetoric is routine. Even the most recent Middle East escalation prompted antisemitic statements from Russian ideologists,” the Ukrainian leader said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Hundreds of protesters stormed an airport in southwestern Russia while chanting anti-Israeli slogans on Sunday night (Oct 29). The protesters were looking for Jewish passengers on a flight which had departed from Tel Aviv.

Hundreds of protesters stormed an airport in southwestern Russia while chanting anti-Israeli slogans on Sunday night (Oct 29). The protesters were looking for Jewish passengers on a flight which had departed from Tel Aviv. The airport, which is located in the city of Makhachkala in the Republic of Dagestan, had to be closed down after the protesters flooded the runway, as per Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia. Rosaviatsia had reported that all aircraft, which were flying towards Makhachkala, had to be diverted. ALSO READ | How Israel-Hamas war is impacting state of India-Middle East-Europe corridor Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported that few Israelis and Jews were "isolated" during the protests at the airport. The protesters were heard yelling "Allahu Akbar" and anti-Semitic slogans. The passengers were hustled back by the airline employees inside the planes as the mob approached the aeroplane. On Sunday evening, Makhachkala airport was closed by Russia because of the “intruders” at the airport. “This is your captain,” said one announcement. “There’s an angry mob outside that doesn’t know where we’ve come from and why [we are here]. It’s possible we’ll also come under attack,” he added. Russian interior ministry on Monday (Oct 30) said that they have arrested 60 people so far in the incident. "More than 150 active participants in the unrest have been identified, 60 of them have been arrested," said the ministry in a statement. 🚨UPDATE: This is the passenger plane that arrived from Tel Aviv to the airport in Dagestan. As of this moment, no passenger from the plane has been attacked by the Muslim protestors A state of emergency was declared on the spot. https://t.co/rbfh8pG12Z pic.twitter.com/vNX8SwNK43 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 29, 2023 × Israel says working towards protecting Israelis Speaking to Reuters, the foreign ministry in Jerusalem said that an Israeli ambassador in Russia was working along with the authorities for the protection of the Israelis present in the region. "The State of Israel views gravely attempts to harm Israelis citizens and Jews anywhere," the statement said. "Israel expects the Russian law enforcement authorities to safeguard all Israeli citizens and Jews, whoever they may be, and to take robust action against the rioters and against the unbridled incitement being directed at Jews and Israelis,” it added. The majority of people in Dagestan are Muslim. The riots seemed to have been inspired by multiple posts on the social media platform Telegram, where followers were told that a flight from Tel Aviv would be arriving in the evening and would have refugees from Israel. The rioters held some of the signs, which read, “We are against Jewish refugees”. Head of Dagestan Sergei Melikov said that the riots took place because of external factors, including "fakes spread by our enemies”. The aviation authority of Russia said that all “unauthorised citizens” were removed from the airport, while video clips which were shared on social media platforms showed police arresting some protesters. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Hamas' detailed attack strategy revealed Speaking to the Podyom news outlet, a government representative of the local Jewish community said, “The situation is very difficult in Dagestan. People from the community are afraid, they call, and I do not know what to advise. Is it worth leaving? Because Russia is not our salvation. There were pogroms in Russia too. It is unclear where to run.” Russian Jews facing threats? Meanwhile, speaking to Fox News Digital, foreign affairs expert Rebekah Koffler said the situation "could be a big problem for Putin" if they fail to contain the protests. "It is terrifying to think what could be happening to Russian Jews again. For 20 years, Putin has pursued largely pro-Jewish, pro-Israel policies. If he doesn’t do it right, this will spill over and destabilise Muslim-populated regions in Russia and may even spark terrorism in bigger cities again," Koffler said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, condemning the riots, said that they were "appalling”. "This is not an isolated incident in Makhachkala, but rather part of Russia’s widespread culture of hatred toward other nations, which is propagated by state television, pundits, and authorities," he said on X, formerly known as Twitter. "The Russian foreign minister has made a series of antisemitic remarks in the last year. The Russian President also used antisemitic slurs. For Russian propaganda talking heads on official television, hate rhetoric is routine. Even the most recent Middle East escalation prompted antisemitic statements from Russian ideologists,” the Ukrainian leader said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Russia's Dagestan airport in search of Jews, chant anti-Israel slogans

<p>The United States has announced that the issuance of export licenses for civilian firearms and ammunition has been stopped for all non-governmental users for a period of 90 days.<br />
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The announcement was made by the commerce department, citing foreign policy interests and national security.<br />
<br />
The commerce department failed to give any further details related to the halt, which also included optical sights and shotguns, but stated that an urgent review will assess the “risk of firearms being diverted to entities or activities that promote regional instability, violate human rights, or fuel criminal activities”.<br />
<br />
The commerce department refused to make any comment on the issue beyond the details shared on the website, The Guardian reported.</p>

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<p>Most of the guns and ammunition which can be bought in a US gun store were covered in the halt, stated Johanna Reeves, who is a lawyer and specialises in firearms and export controls with the law firm Reeves &amp; Dola in Washington DC.<br />
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Reeves stated that the commerce department never took such a sweeping action similar to this one before, according to what she remembers. “For sure they have individual country policies – but nothing like this,” she said while speaking to The Guardian.<br />
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The department has exempted export licenses for Israel and Ukraine, along with some other close allies, from the temporary halt in exports.</p>

<h2><strong>No effect on previously issued license</strong></h2>

<p>US companies which have been selling firearms include Sturm Ruger &amp; Co (RGR.N), Smith &amp; Wesson Brands (SWBI.O) and Vista Outdoor (VSTO.N). These companies are likely to be impacted by the export ban.</p>

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<p>The overseas customers include stores and distributors which sell firearms. However, the exporters can continue submitting license requests during the halt, but they will be “held without action” till the authorities lift the pause.<br />
<br />
The commerce department said that the pause will not have any effect on previously issued export licenses. The exporters for the shipments meant for government clients need to name specific end users, meanwhile, applications with police, military and unnamed government users will be “returned without action”.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The United States has announced that the issuance of export licenses for civilian firearms and ammunition has been stopped for all non-governmental users for a period of 90 days.

The United States has announced that the issuance of export licenses for civilian firearms and ammunition has been stopped for all non-governmental users for a period of 90 days. The announcement was made by the commerce department, citing foreign policy interests and national security. The commerce department failed to give any further details related to the halt, which also included optical sights and shotguns, but stated that an urgent review will assess the “risk of firearms being diverted to entities or activities that promote regional instability, violate human rights, or fuel criminal activities”. The commerce department refused to make any comment on the issue beyond the details shared on the website, The Guardian reported. ALSO READ | US: Police chases teenage thief, reaches Airbnb house with guns stashed in walls Most of the guns and ammunition which can be bought in a US gun store were covered in the halt, stated Johanna Reeves, who is a lawyer and specialises in firearms and export controls with the law firm Reeves & Dola in Washington DC. Reeves stated that the commerce department never took such a sweeping action similar to this one before, according to what she remembers. “For sure they have individual country policies – but nothing like this,” she said while speaking to The Guardian. The department has exempted export licenses for Israel and Ukraine, along with some other close allies, from the temporary halt in exports. No effect on previously issued license US companies which have been selling firearms include Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR.N), Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI.O) and Vista Outdoor (VSTO.N). These companies are likely to be impacted by the export ban. Watch | US cardholders paid $130 bn in interest & fees in 2022: Report The overseas customers include stores and distributors which sell firearms. However, the exporters can continue submitting license requests during the halt, but they will be “held without action” till the authorities lift the pause. The commerce department said that the pause will not have any effect on previously issued export licenses. The exporters for the shipments meant for government clients need to name specific end users, meanwhile, applications with police, military and unnamed government users will be “returned without action”. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US stops issuance of export licenses for civilian firearms, ammunition for 90 days

<p>The square which surrounds the medieval “leaning tower” in the Italian city of Bologna will remain closed for“a few years” as concerns regarding too much tilting of the 12th-century structure increased.<br />
<br />
The city’s mayor Matteo Lepore said it was necessary to close Piazza di Porta Ravegnana so as to “save” the Garisenda tower. “We’re not intervening because we think it could collapse at any moment, we’re intervening because we want to make it safe and restore it,” he added, as reported by The Guardian.</p>

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<p>The future of the 48-metre-high Garisenda, which stands alongside the twice-as-high Asinelli tower, has remained a topic of huge discussion in the Emilia-Romagna city after the University of Bologna's scientists detected an anomalous increase in the oscillation of the tower.<br />
<br />
The Garisenda is slanted at 4 degrees which is a little more than Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa which is at 3.9 degrees. It is believed that the tower is slanting because of ground subsidence during the 14th century.<br />
<br />
The officials are monitoring the tower for cracks and sensors were installed so that the shift can be tracked.<br />
<br />
Its foundations will be shored up with new materials to make the structure more secure. The Asinelli Tower, which visitors are allowed to climb, has also been closed.</p>

<h2><strong>Mayor gives reassurance as people fear the collapse of tower</strong></h2>

<p>Bologna council is establishing a special committee to oversee the Garisenda’s restoration. “I will seek the best possible professionalism, nationally and internationally … we will look for anyone who can help us,” Lepore said.<br />
<br />
However, even though the mayor had a reassuring tone, the residents of Bologna feared that the tower could collapse someday.</p>

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<p>“I am afraid to think about losing something that is part of the city’s soul,” said Carlo Lucarelli, an author and screenwriter, while speaking to Corriere della Sera. “I’ve always taken the two towers for granted, but with affection, in the same way you might take the presence of a brother for granted,” Lucarelli added.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile, actor and film director Giorgio Diritti said, “I’m worried from many perspectives, especially the fact that this news has come as a surprise. But how can it be a surprise if the tower has been monitored for years?”<br />
<br />
Diritti said that, if the tower really collapsed someday, he would be ready to go there “to hold the tower up”.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The square which surrounds the medieval “leaning tower” in the Italian city of Bologna will remain closed for“a few years” as concerns regarding too much tilting of the 12th-century structure increased.

The square which surrounds the medieval “leaning tower” in the Italian city of Bologna will remain closed for“a few years” as concerns regarding too much tilting of the 12th-century structure increased. The city’s mayor Matteo Lepore said it was necessary to close Piazza di Porta Ravegnana so as to “save” the Garisenda tower. “We’re not intervening because we think it could collapse at any moment, we’re intervening because we want to make it safe and restore it,” he added, as reported by The Guardian. ALSO READ | Italy: At least 21 dead after bus falls from bridge in Venice The future of the 48-metre-high Garisenda, which stands alongside the twice-as-high Asinelli tower, has remained a topic of huge discussion in the Emilia-Romagna city after the University of Bologna's scientists detected an anomalous increase in the oscillation of the tower. The Garisenda is slanted at 4 degrees which is a little more than Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa which is at 3.9 degrees. It is believed that the tower is slanting because of ground subsidence during the 14th century. The officials are monitoring the tower for cracks and sensors were installed so that the shift can be tracked. Its foundations will be shored up with new materials to make the structure more secure. The Asinelli Tower, which visitors are allowed to climb, has also been closed. Mayor gives reassurance as people fear the collapse of tower Bologna council is establishing a special committee to oversee the Garisenda’s restoration. “I will seek the best possible professionalism, nationally and internationally … we will look for anyone who can help us,” Lepore said. However, even though the mayor had a reassuring tone, the residents of Bologna feared that the tower could collapse someday. Watch | Italy's PM Georgia Meloni announces separation from husband “I am afraid to think about losing something that is part of the city’s soul,” said Carlo Lucarelli, an author and screenwriter, while speaking to Corriere della Sera. “I’ve always taken the two towers for granted, but with affection, in the same way you might take the presence of a brother for granted,” Lucarelli added. Meanwhile, actor and film director Giorgio Diritti said, “I’m worried from many perspectives, especially the fact that this news has come as a surprise. But how can it be a surprise if the tower has been monitored for years?” Diritti said that, if the tower really collapsed someday, he would be ready to go there “to hold the tower up”. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Medieval 'leaning tower' in Italian city tilting too much, to remain closed for few years

<p>Police found 11 guns, which included automatic weapons – stashed in board game boxes, walls and food wrappers after catching hold of an alleged 17-year-old credit card thief in between a boozy birthday bash which was being held at an “Airbnb turned Machinegunbnb”, said police.<br />
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The police were searching for the suspect after the stealing of credit cards was reported by a resident of Shoreview, Minnesota which led them to the Airbnb property. After reaching the house, the police were left “shocked” by the number of guns they discovered, the New York Post reported.<br />
<br />
The police are carrying out an investigation to find who is responsible for stashing so many guns in the house. The investigation started on Friday (Oct 27) after the police were informed by a man that he saw someone stealing his wallet by getting into his work truck, reported the Pioneer Press.</p>

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<p>The man said to the police that he had got notifications of charges to his stolen credit cards after around an hour. He added that $577 was withdrawn from his bank card and additional transactions amounting to $275 were attempted from other cards in the wallet.<br />
<br />
In a Facebook post, Ramsey County Undersheriff Mike Martin’s office said that the target purchase led them to the suspect. The suspect was pictured by Auto Theft Team and members of the sheriff’s office Carjacking.<br />
<br />
The police tracked him to a “booze-filled” party at an Airbnb on 108th Avenue in the Maple Grove area and the owner was contacted, reported the Pioneer Press.</p>

<h2><strong>Tenant broke rules against weapons and smoking</strong></h2>

<p>After the owner was apprised of the situation by him, the police were asked by him to shut down the festivities and they were informed that the 10-person limit of the rental agreement had been exceeded. The police were also informed that the tenants had also broken the rules against smoking and weapons.<br />
<br />
The party attendees had also “been posting pictures on social media and smoking,” stated Martin. Nearly 50 attendees, who were between the ages of 15 and 21, were asked to leave the residence, however, the tenant was missing from the party, said the police. It remained unclear if the person was a credit card thief.</p>

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<p><br />
After the party attendees left, the police nabbed their suspected credit card thief and started searching the house. The police then found a trove of weapons which was called by Martin an “Airbnb turned Machinegunbnb.”<br />
<br />
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher stated that the number of guns seized by them was astounding, deputies “always expect a couple, but we were shocked by the number.”<br />
<br />
“This is especially concerning because several of the party attendees are part of a ‘group’ that has enemies – or as they call them, ‘opps,'” Martin said in the post.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Police found 11 guns, which included automatic weapons – stashed in board game boxes, walls and food wrappers after catching hold of an alleged 17-year-old credit card thief in between a boozy birthday bash which was being held at an “Airbnb turned Machinegunbnb”, said police.

Police found 11 guns, which included automatic weapons – stashed in board game boxes, walls and food wrappers after catching hold of an alleged 17-year-old credit card thief in between a boozy birthday bash which was being held at an “Airbnb turned Machinegunbnb”, said police. The police were searching for the suspect after the stealing of credit cards was reported by a resident of Shoreview, Minnesota which led them to the Airbnb property. After reaching the house, the police were left “shocked” by the number of guns they discovered, the New York Post reported. The police are carrying out an investigation to find who is responsible for stashing so many guns in the house. The investigation started on Friday (Oct 27) after the police were informed by a man that he saw someone stealing his wallet by getting into his work truck, reported the Pioneer Press. ALSO READ | Explained | Amid fears of escalation, United States intensifies deployment of forces around Israel The man said to the police that he had got notifications of charges to his stolen credit cards after around an hour. He added that $577 was withdrawn from his bank card and additional transactions amounting to $275 were attempted from other cards in the wallet. In a Facebook post, Ramsey County Undersheriff Mike Martin’s office said that the target purchase led them to the suspect. The suspect was pictured by Auto Theft Team and members of the sheriff’s office Carjacking. The police tracked him to a “booze-filled” party at an Airbnb on 108th Avenue in the Maple Grove area and the owner was contacted, reported the Pioneer Press. Tenant broke rules against weapons and smoking After the owner was apprised of the situation by him, the police were asked by him to shut down the festivities and they were informed that the 10-person limit of the rental agreement had been exceeded. The police were also informed that the tenants had also broken the rules against smoking and weapons. The party attendees had also “been posting pictures on social media and smoking,” stated Martin. Nearly 50 attendees, who were between the ages of 15 and 21, were asked to leave the residence, however, the tenant was missing from the party, said the police. It remained unclear if the person was a credit card thief. WATCH | US cardholders paid $130 bn in interest & fees in 2022: Report After the party attendees left, the police nabbed their suspected credit card thief and started searching the house. The police then found a trove of weapons which was called by Martin an “Airbnb turned Machinegunbnb.” Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher stated that the number of guns seized by them was astounding, deputies “always expect a couple, but we were shocked by the number.” “This is especially concerning because several of the party attendees are part of a ‘group’ that has enemies – or as they call them, ‘opps,'” Martin said in the post. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: Police chases teenage thief, reaches Airbnb house with guns stashed in walls

<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.</strong></em></p>

<p>In a gruesome incident, five men allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped a 19-year-old for 20 continuous days, said police on Monday (Oct 30).<br />
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As per reports, two women were also involved in the crime. The Sambhal Kotwali police station registered an FIR against all seven under different sections.<br />
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SHO Anoop Sharma, who has been investigating the rape case, said that the seven accused have been absconding and so far they have not made any arrests. As per the rape victim, Asim and Mohd Arshad had kidnapped her on September 27.</p>

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<p>Both the men then sedated the victim and took her to the house of their friend Ashiq Khan in Moradabad district, where she was raped by all three men. Later, Faiz Alam and Soni Hussain also joined the three accused and assaulted the girl numerous times.</p>

<h2><strong>Two women reportedly involved in crime</strong></h2>

<p>The survivor, in her complaint, stated that two women – identified as Zeba Khan and Saira Begum – supported the accused. The girl said that on October 12, she managed to flee from the house and came back home.<br />
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Since the girl's condition was not good, she was admitted by her brother to a private hospital. After the woman was discharged, she decided to file a complaint with the police.</p>

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<p>Speaking about the incident to the media, Circle officer (CO) Jitendra Kumar Sargam stated, “A woman levelled allegations of abduction and gang-rape against seven people, and after initial investigation, we have registered an FIR against all the accused under relevant sections. The survivor was sent for medical examination and we have recorded her statement under Section 161 of CrPC. Multiple teams have been deployed to arrest the accused persons.”<br />
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Seven accused have been booked by the police under sections 376D (gang-rape), 366 (kidnapping a woman to compel her to marry), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 328 (causing hurt by means of poison), 344 (wrongful confinement for 10 or more days) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).</p>

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. In a gruesome incident, five men allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped a 19-year-old for 20 continuous days, said police on Monday (Oct 30).

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. In a gruesome incident, five men allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped a 19-year-old for 20 continuous days, said police on Monday (Oct 30). As per reports, two women were also involved in the crime. The Sambhal Kotwali police station registered an FIR against all seven under different sections. SHO Anoop Sharma, who has been investigating the rape case, said that the seven accused have been absconding and so far they have not made any arrests. As per the rape victim, Asim and Mohd Arshad had kidnapped her on September 27. ALSO READ | India: Kochi man claims responsibility for IED blast at religious gathering; terror angle being probed Both the men then sedated the victim and took her to the house of their friend Ashiq Khan in Moradabad district, where she was raped by all three men. Later, Faiz Alam and Soni Hussain also joined the three accused and assaulted the girl numerous times. Two women reportedly involved in crime The survivor, in her complaint, stated that two women – identified as Zeba Khan and Saira Begum – supported the accused. The girl said that on October 12, she managed to flee from the house and came back home. Since the girl's condition was not good, she was admitted by her brother to a private hospital. After the woman was discharged, she decided to file a complaint with the police. Watch | Kalamassery bomb blast: Alert sounded in New Delhi, many Indian states Speaking about the incident to the media, Circle officer (CO) Jitendra Kumar Sargam stated, “A woman levelled allegations of abduction and gang-rape against seven people, and after initial investigation, we have registered an FIR against all the accused under relevant sections. The survivor was sent for medical examination and we have recorded her statement under Section 161 of CrPC. Multiple teams have been deployed to arrest the accused persons.” Seven accused have been booked by the police under sections 376D (gang-rape), 366 (kidnapping a woman to compel her to marry), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 328 (causing hurt by means of poison), 344 (wrongful confinement for 10 or more days) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Five men gang-rape girl for 20 days in India's Uttar Pradesh, accused on the run: Police

<p>In a hillarious 'oops' moment, Czech President Petr Pavel accidentally knocked off the hat of a soldier from his head with a flagpole while attending a commemorative ceremony in Prague.<br />
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When the large pole was handed over to the head of state, he misjudged its weight and without realising swung it into the soldier who was standing in attention pose and knocked off his hat. The soldier, who had a sword in his hand, did not react&nbsp;and continued to stand in his position as the ceremony continued.</p>

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<p>The soldier then left the hat lying on the floor and marched off with his row. After the incident, Pavel took to X to apologise for the mistake adding that this was not his attempt to add 'a new element' to the military ceremony.</p>

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<p>“I feel the need to at least apologize in this way for the physical or psychological harm to the member of the Castle Guard who was hit by a battle banner during the ceremony in Vítkov. It was definitely not an attempt to diversify standard military procedure with a new element. I just underestimated the weight,” Pavel wrote on X.</p>

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<h2><strong>Czech Republic celebrates Czechoslovak Independence Day</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday (Oct 28), the Czech Republic held a ceremony at the Vitkov Memorial to mark Czechoslovak Independence Day, which commemorated Czechoslovakia's founding on October 28 1918 after the decline of the Austro-Hungarian empire post the First World War.<br />
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The commemorative ceremony held at the Vítkov Memorial was attended by Pavel along with Chief of the Army General Staff Karel Rehka, and other high-ranking officials.</p>

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<p>The Czech president while delivering a speech on Friday (Oct 27),&nbsp;reiterated the support of the country for Ukraine in the ongoing war against Russia.<br />
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"If Ukraine falls, we all fall," Pavel had stated, further stating that "current conflicts” will not be resolved by just listening to the two sides and making an imaginary line somewhere in the middle, as Russia continues to make gross violations of international law in Ukraine and continue to attack innocent people.<br />
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He also appealed to people to listen to the problems and opinions of other people with respect and empathy, without judgement or prejudice, as reported by 420on.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In a hillarious 'oops' moment, Czech President Petr Pavel accidentally knocked off the hat of a soldier from his head with a flagpole while attending a commemorative ceremony in Prague.

In a hillarious 'oops' moment, Czech President Petr Pavel accidentally knocked off the hat of a soldier from his head with a flagpole while attending a commemorative ceremony in Prague. When the large pole was handed over to the head of state, he misjudged its weight and without realising swung it into the soldier who was standing in attention pose and knocked off his hat. The soldier, who had a sword in his hand, did not react and continued to stand in his position as the ceremony continued. ALSO READ | Russia suffers 4,000 casualties as fight for Avdiivka escalates in eastern Ukraine The soldier then left the hat lying on the floor and marched off with his row. After the incident, Pavel took to X to apologise for the mistake adding that this was not his attempt to add 'a new element' to the military ceremony. Amusing — Czech President Petr Pavel knocks a Castle Guard officer’s hat off during a ceremony marking 🇨🇿 Independence Day on Friday. He has since issued a rather charming apology. pic.twitter.com/KiBLtpcWDp — Ian Willoughby (@Ian_Willoughby) October 28, 2023 × “I feel the need to at least apologize in this way for the physical or psychological harm to the member of the Castle Guard who was hit by a battle banner during the ceremony in Vítkov. It was definitely not an attempt to diversify standard military procedure with a new element. I just underestimated the weight,” Pavel wrote on X. Cítím potřebu se alespoň touto cestou omluvit za fyzickou, případně psychickou újmu příslušníkovi Hradní stráže zasaženému bojovým praporem při ceremoniálu na Vítkově. Rozhodně nešlo o snahu zpestřit novým prvkem standardní vojenskou proceduru. Prostě jsem jen podcenil hmotnost. — Petr Pavel (@prezidentpavel) October 28, 2023 × Czech Republic celebrates Czechoslovak Independence Day On Saturday (Oct 28), the Czech Republic held a ceremony at the Vitkov Memorial to mark Czechoslovak Independence Day, which commemorated Czechoslovakia's founding on October 28 1918 after the decline of the Austro-Hungarian empire post the First World War. The commemorative ceremony held at the Vítkov Memorial was attended by Pavel along with Chief of the Army General Staff Karel Rehka, and other high-ranking officials. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War | European firms helping Russia produce dagger missiles: Report The Czech president while delivering a speech on Friday (Oct 27), reiterated the support of the country for Ukraine in the ongoing war against Russia. "If Ukraine falls, we all fall," Pavel had stated, further stating that "current conflicts” will not be resolved by just listening to the two sides and making an imaginary line somewhere in the middle, as Russia continues to make gross violations of international law in Ukraine and continue to attack innocent people. He also appealed to people to listen to the problems and opinions of other people with respect and empathy, without judgement or prejudice, as reported by 420on. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Iranian teenager Armita Garawand on Saturday (Oct 28) died a month after she fell into a coma after a disputed incident took place on Tehran's metro, reported the country's local media.<br />
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"Armita Garawand, a student in Tehran, died an hour ago after intensive medical treatment and 28 days of hospitalisation in intensive care," stated the Borna news agency, which has been affiliated with the country's youth ministry.</p>

<p>Weeks ago, the teenage girl had suffered injuries in a mysterious incident which took place inside the metro of Tehran while she was not wearing a head scarf.</p>

<h2><strong>Doctors claim a sudden drop in Geravand's blood pressure</strong></h2>

<p>For days, Geravand was hospitalised in Tehran and slipped into a state of coma. The 16-year-old girl was taken to a hospital in Tehran after she was found unconscious on the metro.<br />
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On October 3, the Kurdish-focused rights group Hengaw was the first one to report her case, stating that she was critically injured during an incident which took place on the underground train network.<br />
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However, the government authorities claimed that Geravand's blood pressure suddenly dropped and denied any "physical or verbal altercations" happened between her and other passengers.<br />
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The rights groups, meanwhile, claimed that the teenage girl was critically wounded after members of Iran's morality police allegedly assaulted her.</p>

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<p>This incident took place just a year after Mahsa Amini's death, who was a young Iranian Kurd and was arrested by the morality police after she allegedly breached the strict dress code for women in Iran. The death of Mahsa Amini led to massive protests across the country.<br />
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The doctors were quoted as saying by Iran's Tasnim news agency on Saturday that Garawand had "suffered a fall resulting in brain damage followed by continued convulsions, a decline in brain oxygen and a cerebral oedema after a sudden drop in blood pressure".</p>

<h2><strong>Mystery shrouds Geravand's sudden health deterioration</strong></h2>

<p>However, what exactly happened to Armita Geravand after she entered the metro on October 1 remains a mystery.</p>

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<p>Speaking to Iranian state television, an old friend of Geravand claimed that she hit her head on the platform of the station. The girl's father and mother also appeared in state media footage and claimed that a blood pressure drop, a fall or maybe both led to their daughter's injury.<br />
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However, activists across the world have alleged that Geravand may have been attacked or pushed for not wearing the head scarf or hijab.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Iranian teenager Armita Garawand on Saturday (Oct 28) died a month after she fell into a coma after a disputed incident took place on Tehran's metro, reported the country's local media.

Iranian teenager Armita Garawand on Saturday (Oct 28) died a month after she fell into a coma after a disputed incident took place on Tehran's metro, reported the country's local media. "Armita Garawand, a student in Tehran, died an hour ago after intensive medical treatment and 28 days of hospitalisation in intensive care," stated the Borna news agency, which has been affiliated with the country's youth ministry. Weeks ago, the teenage girl had suffered injuries in a mysterious incident which took place inside the metro of Tehran while she was not wearing a head scarf. Doctors claim a sudden drop in Geravand's blood pressure For days, Geravand was hospitalised in Tehran and slipped into a state of coma. The 16-year-old girl was taken to a hospital in Tehran after she was found unconscious on the metro. On October 3, the Kurdish-focused rights group Hengaw was the first one to report her case, stating that she was critically injured during an incident which took place on the underground train network. However, the government authorities claimed that Geravand's blood pressure suddenly dropped and denied any "physical or verbal altercations" happened between her and other passengers. The rights groups, meanwhile, claimed that the teenage girl was critically wounded after members of Iran's morality police allegedly assaulted her. ALSO READ | 'Hamas ready to release civilian hostages but on one condition', says Iran This incident took place just a year after Mahsa Amini's death, who was a young Iranian Kurd and was arrested by the morality police after she allegedly breached the strict dress code for women in Iran. The death of Mahsa Amini led to massive protests across the country. The doctors were quoted as saying by Iran's Tasnim news agency on Saturday that Garawand had "suffered a fall resulting in brain damage followed by continued convulsions, a decline in brain oxygen and a cerebral oedema after a sudden drop in blood pressure". Mystery shrouds Geravand's sudden health deterioration However, what exactly happened to Armita Geravand after she entered the metro on October 1 remains a mystery. Watch | Hezbollah: The powerful Iran-backed group on Israel’s border Speaking to Iranian state television, an old friend of Geravand claimed that she hit her head on the platform of the station. The girl's father and mother also appeared in state media footage and claimed that a blood pressure drop, a fall or maybe both led to their daughter's injury. However, activists across the world have alleged that Geravand may have been attacked or pushed for not wearing the head scarf or hijab. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Armita Garawand: Iran teen in coma dies a month after fall in Tehran 'during hijab check'

<p>The United States and South Korea began major air exercises on Monday, involving 130 warplanes from both countries to simulate 24-hour wartime operations.</p>

<p>The annual drills, called Vigilant Defence, will run until Friday, featuring variants of the F-35 stealth fighter from both the United States and South Korea, among other aircraft, South Korea's Air Force said.</p>

<p>The drills are aimed at improving interoperability between the two militaries by performing major air missions such as air-to-surface live fire drills, defensive counter air operation and other emergency training.</p>

<p>"We will maintain the best combat readiness to immediately respond to and strongly punish any provocation by the enemy through an intense training simulating an actual situation," South Korea's military said in a statement.</p>

<p>The drills come as North Korea has been stepping up military cooperation with Russia in what the United States and its Asian allies have condemned as Pyongyang's efforts to advance its military capabilities in return for arms support to Moscow.</p>

<p>North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said on Saturday it was the "steadfast will" of Pyongyang to expand ties with Russia, adding that their relations will act as a "powerful strategic" element if security in the region is endangered.</p>

<p>North Korea has long condemned joint drills between the United States and South Korea as a rehearsal for invasion and proof of hostile policies by Washington and Seoul.</p>

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The United States and South Korea began major air exercises on Monday, involving 130 warplanes from both countries to simulate 24-hour wartime operations. The annual drills, called Vigilant Defence, will run until Friday, featuring variants of the F-35 stealth fighter from both the United States and South Korea, among other aircraft, South Korea's Air Force said.

The United States and South Korea began major air exercises on Monday, involving 130 warplanes from both countries to simulate 24-hour wartime operations. The annual drills, called Vigilant Defence, will run until Friday, featuring variants of the F-35 stealth fighter from both the United States and South Korea, among other aircraft, South Korea's Air Force said. The drills are aimed at improving interoperability between the two militaries by performing major air missions such as air-to-surface live fire drills, defensive counter air operation and other emergency training. "We will maintain the best combat readiness to immediately respond to and strongly punish any provocation by the enemy through an intense training simulating an actual situation," South Korea's military said in a statement. The drills come as North Korea has been stepping up military cooperation with Russia in what the United States and its Asian allies have condemned as Pyongyang's efforts to advance its military capabilities in return for arms support to Moscow. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said on Saturday it was the "steadfast will" of Pyongyang to expand ties with Russia, adding that their relations will act as a "powerful strategic" element if security in the region is endangered. North Korea has long condemned joint drills between the United States and South Korea as a rehearsal for invasion and proof of hostile policies by Washington and Seoul. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Israel's war on Gaza militants will be "long and difficult", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Saturday as Hamas demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages it seized three weeks ago.

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<p>Two people were killed and around 56 others were injured in multiple blasts at&nbsp;a Sunday prayer convention of the Jehovah’s Witnesses sect&nbsp;in Kalamassery, located in Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala.&nbsp;<br />
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The blasts are suspected to be a terror attack. More fire units and police personnel reached the site of the blast.<br />
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Kochi city police commissioner and Anti-terrorist police personnel were also present at the site and Intelligence ADGP is expected to reach Kalamassery. As per media reports, the blasts' site was cordoned off and the fire rescue team and police were pressed into service, said Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev.</p>

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<p>The explosions took place while a Jehovah Witness Convention was going on, as per reports. The distress call was made by the authorities at 9 am&nbsp;(local time).</p>

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<p>Speaking to regional Indian channels, Assistant Commissioner ACP Thrikkakara said that one person was killed and 20 to 25 people were injured in the blasts which took place within 5-10 seconds.<br />
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“Situation is in control, according to initial investigation, two blasts happened in 5 to 10 seconds… Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams are at the spot. The investigation will give clarity on whether this was a bomb blast,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>State government asks doctors to report on duty</strong></h2>

<p>As per ANI, Kerala Health Minister Veena George appealed to all government healthcare professionals to report for duty, even those who were on leave, after the blast occurred. She further asked the Director of the Health Department and the Director of the Medical Education Department to give the best treatment to those injured in the blasts.<br />
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The minister also gave instructions to prepare for additional facilities at Kalamassery Medical College, Ernakulam General Hospital and Kottayam Medical College.</p>

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<p>Reacting to the incident, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, “It's a very unfortunate incident. We are collecting details regarding the incident. All top officials are there in Ernakulam. DGP is moving to the spot. We are taking it very seriously. I have spoken to DGP. We need to get more details after the investigation.”<br />
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According to preliminary probe, the blasts at convention centre in Kalamassery were due to IEDs,&nbsp;news agency PTI quoted Kerala DGP as saying. He said that the police is investigating all angles, and an SIT will be constituted to carry out the investigation.<br />
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Kerala CM&nbsp;Vijayan and took stock of the situation. He has also directed the National Security Guard (NSG) and the anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) to send teams to Kerala to assist in investigation.</p>

<p>Kerala DGP Dr Shaik Darvesh Saheb said that&nbsp;an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was kept in a tiffin box, was recovered from the blast site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today morning at 9:40 am approximately there was an explosion at Zamra International Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre in which one person died and 36 persons are undergoing treatment. In the convention centre, we witnessed a regional convention happening. All our senior officers are on the spot. Our additional DGP is also in the way. I will also reach the spot shortly. We are conducting a thorough investigation, we will find out who is behind this and take strict action," DGP Darvesh stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will be constituting a special team today itself after I reach the spot," he&nbsp;added.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi on high alert, blast suspect nabbed&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After the Kerala blast, Delhi was placed on alert and instructions were given to increase security around churches.</p>

<p>"The Special Cell of the Delhi Police is in constant touch with intelligence agencies and is taking any input seriously. Security arrangements are being made at crowded places," said the Delhi Police, in a statement.</p>

<p>As per reports, the blast suspect was detained by the police in&nbsp;Kannur.<br />
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The Jehovah Witness Convention is a gathering which takes place annually. In this, larger assemblies which are known as “Regional Conventions” take place and continue for three days.<br />
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The explosion took place amid ongoing controversy over Hamas leader Khaled Mashal's participation in an event in Kerala. Reacting to the incident, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said that the blast shows “the failure of the Pinarayi Vijayan government” and the event's organisers are justifying it as “nothing unusual”.</p>

<p>In an event held in Kerala,&nbsp;Hamas terrorists Khaled Mashal spoke from Qatar and asked participants to get ready for Jihad and get down on the streets in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Two people were killed and around 56 others were injured in multiple blasts at a Sunday prayer convention of the Jehovah’s Witnesses sect in Kalamassery, located in Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala.

Two people were killed and around 56 others were injured in multiple blasts at a Sunday prayer convention of the Jehovah’s Witnesses sect in Kalamassery, located in Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. The blasts are suspected to be a terror attack. More fire units and police personnel reached the site of the blast. Kochi city police commissioner and Anti-terrorist police personnel were also present at the site and Intelligence ADGP is expected to reach Kalamassery. As per media reports, the blasts' site was cordoned off and the fire rescue team and police were pressed into service, said Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev. ALSO READ | India's Modi dials Egypt's El-Sisi to raise caution against escalation of Israel-Hamas war The explosions took place while a Jehovah Witness Convention was going on, as per reports. The distress call was made by the authorities at 9 am (local time). #WATCH | Visuals from Ernakulam, Kerala where one person died, and several injured in an explosion at a Convention Centre in Kalamassery https://t.co/hir8k808v2 pic.twitter.com/305HuzA4gg — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2023 × Speaking to regional Indian channels, Assistant Commissioner ACP Thrikkakara said that one person was killed and 20 to 25 people were injured in the blasts which took place within 5-10 seconds. “Situation is in control, according to initial investigation, two blasts happened in 5 to 10 seconds… Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams are at the spot. The investigation will give clarity on whether this was a bomb blast,” he added. State government asks doctors to report on duty As per ANI, Kerala Health Minister Veena George appealed to all government healthcare professionals to report for duty, even those who were on leave, after the blast occurred. She further asked the Director of the Health Department and the Director of the Medical Education Department to give the best treatment to those injured in the blasts. The minister also gave instructions to prepare for additional facilities at Kalamassery Medical College, Ernakulam General Hospital and Kottayam Medical College. WATCH | Indian troops in Maldives asked to leave by President-elect Reacting to the incident, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, “It's a very unfortunate incident. We are collecting details regarding the incident. All top officials are there in Ernakulam. DGP is moving to the spot. We are taking it very seriously. I have spoken to DGP. We need to get more details after the investigation.” According to preliminary probe, the blasts at convention centre in Kalamassery were due to IEDs, news agency PTI quoted Kerala DGP as saying. He said that the police is investigating all angles, and an SIT will be constituted to carry out the investigation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Kerala CM Vijayan and took stock of the situation. He has also directed the National Security Guard (NSG) and the anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) to send teams to Kerala to assist in investigation. Kerala DGP Dr Shaik Darvesh Saheb said that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was kept in a tiffin box, was recovered from the blast site. "Today morning at 9:40 am approximately there was an explosion at Zamra International Convention & Exhibition Centre in which one person died and 36 persons are undergoing treatment. In the convention centre, we witnessed a regional convention happening. All our senior officers are on the spot. Our additional DGP is also in the way. I will also reach the spot shortly. We are conducting a thorough investigation, we will find out who is behind this and take strict action," DGP Darvesh stated. "We will be constituting a special team today itself after I reach the spot," he added. Delhi on high alert, blast suspect nabbed After the Kerala blast, Delhi was placed on alert and instructions were given to increase security around churches. "The Special Cell of the Delhi Police is in constant touch with intelligence agencies and is taking any input seriously. Security arrangements are being made at crowded places," said the Delhi Police, in a statement. As per reports, the blast suspect was detained by the police in Kannur. The Jehovah Witness Convention is a gathering which takes place annually. In this, larger assemblies which are known as “Regional Conventions” take place and continue for three days. The explosion took place amid ongoing controversy over Hamas leader Khaled Mashal's participation in an event in Kerala. Reacting to the incident, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said that the blast shows “the failure of the Pinarayi Vijayan government” and the event's organisers are justifying it as “nothing unusual”. In an event held in Kerala, Hamas terrorists Khaled Mashal spoke from Qatar and asked participants to get ready for Jihad and get down on the streets in India. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Two killed, 56 injured in multiple blasts at convention centre in Kerala, terror angle suspected

<p>Astronomers have observed that a distant supermassive black hole has been releasing a jet of plasma in the shape of twisted rope and blasting it out like a monstrous cosmic spider at near-light speed.<br />
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The spectacular sight was witnessed by the astronomers using a network of radio telescopes, which included the RadioAstron space telescope which are combined to create an Earth-sized antenna.<br />
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The network was specifically trained by the astronomers to observe the heart of a distant blazar named 3C 279.<br />
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"Thanks to RadioAstron and a network of twenty-three radio telescopes distributed across the Earth, we have obtained the highest-resolution image of the interior of a blazar to date, allowing us to observe the internal structure of the jet in such detail for the first time," stated Antonio Fuentes, team leader and a researcher at the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC), in a statement.<br />
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Blazars, like the 3C 279, are the bright hearts of galaxies which emit powerful light after they host a feeding supermassive black hole. The black holes, which are present in the centres of galaxies and are actively feeding, continuously churn the matter on which they feast and this material is situated in the form of flattened plates of dust and gas around the voids. These plates are known as "accretion disks."<br />
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The 3C 279's new observations reveal unprecedented details of the supermassive black hole and plasma jet at the heart of this blazar.</p>

<h2><strong>Plasma jets are not uniform, appear with&nbsp;twists and turns</strong></h2>

<p>"This is the first time we have seen such filaments so close to the jet’s origin, and they tell us more about how the black hole shapes the plasma," said Eduardo Ros, another member of the team and European scheduler of the Global mm-VLBI Array, in the statement. "This shows how different telescopes can reveal different features of the same object,” he added.<br />
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The team further found that the jet was composed of at least two twisted filaments of plasma which stretch nearly 570 light-years from their source. The observations further showed that the plasma jets are not uniform and straight and they show the twists and turns which arise because of the influence of the central black hole.<br />
<br />
The helical filaments or twists are because of the instabilities in the plasma jet which is part of the prior theories which imply how these jets evolve may need to be revised.<br />
<br />
"One particularly intriguing aspect arising from our results is that they suggest the presence of a helical magnetic field that confines the jet," said Guang-Yao Zhao, one of the members of the team and a scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, in the statement.<br />
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"Therefore, it could be the magnetic field, which rotates clockwise around the jet in 3C 279, that directs and guides the jet’s plasma moving at a speed of 0.997 times the speed of light,” he added.<br />
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"We are entering an entirely novel terrain in which these filaments can be actually connected to the most intricate processes in the immediate vicinity of the black hole producing the jet," said Andrei Lobanov, one of the members of the team and scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, in the statement.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Astronomers have observed that a distant supermassive black hole has been releasing a jet of plasma in the shape of twisted rope and blasting it out like a monstrous cosmic spider at near-light speed.

Astronomers have observed that a distant supermassive black hole has been releasing a jet of plasma in the shape of twisted rope and blasting it out like a monstrous cosmic spider at near-light speed. The spectacular sight was witnessed by the astronomers using a network of radio telescopes, which included the RadioAstron space telescope which are combined to create an Earth-sized antenna. The network was specifically trained by the astronomers to observe the heart of a distant blazar named 3C 279. "Thanks to RadioAstron and a network of twenty-three radio telescopes distributed across the Earth, we have obtained the highest-resolution image of the interior of a blazar to date, allowing us to observe the internal structure of the jet in such detail for the first time," stated Antonio Fuentes, team leader and a researcher at the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA-CSIC), in a statement. Blazars, like the 3C 279, are the bright hearts of galaxies which emit powerful light after they host a feeding supermassive black hole. The black holes, which are present in the centres of galaxies and are actively feeding, continuously churn the matter on which they feast and this material is situated in the form of flattened plates of dust and gas around the voids. These plates are known as "accretion disks." The 3C 279's new observations reveal unprecedented details of the supermassive black hole and plasma jet at the heart of this blazar. Plasma jets are not uniform, appear with twists and turns "This is the first time we have seen such filaments so close to the jet’s origin, and they tell us more about how the black hole shapes the plasma," said Eduardo Ros, another member of the team and European scheduler of the Global mm-VLBI Array, in the statement. "This shows how different telescopes can reveal different features of the same object,” he added. The team further found that the jet was composed of at least two twisted filaments of plasma which stretch nearly 570 light-years from their source. The observations further showed that the plasma jets are not uniform and straight and they show the twists and turns which arise because of the influence of the central black hole. The helical filaments or twists are because of the instabilities in the plasma jet which is part of the prior theories which imply how these jets evolve may need to be revised. "One particularly intriguing aspect arising from our results is that they suggest the presence of a helical magnetic field that confines the jet," said Guang-Yao Zhao, one of the members of the team and a scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, in the statement. "Therefore, it could be the magnetic field, which rotates clockwise around the jet in 3C 279, that directs and guides the jet’s plasma moving at a speed of 0.997 times the speed of light,” he added. "We are entering an entirely novel terrain in which these filaments can be actually connected to the most intricate processes in the immediate vicinity of the black hole producing the jet," said Andrei Lobanov, one of the members of the team and scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, in the statement. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Supermassive black hole blasts 570-light-year-long twisted jet of plasma

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