6 Ways To Avoid Dengue This Monsoon Season


The dengue-carrying mosquitoes live in stagnant water which can be present in tyres, flowerpots, pet’s water bowls, and other places. It is important to reduce such habitats.


Ensure that your house is well-screened and the windows are properly closed. Also, check for any holes or very tiny gaps in the doors.


It is important to wear protective clothing like pants and long sleeves inside and outside the house to save yourself from dengue.

Mosquito repellents help prevent mosquitoes from biting you, hence it is advisable to use them.


Don’t let water collect in empty containers or potential vessels where mosquitoes may breed.


In the monsoon season, one must plan outings while considering the weather and carry all mosquito repellent arsenal to avoid dengue.

6 Ways To Avoid Dengue This Monsoon Season

<p>Heavy rains lashed various parts of India's national capital as people got relief from intense heat and sultry weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to news agency ANI, Munirka, Sarita Vihar and other parts of Delhi received heavy downpours as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more showers during the week.</p>

<p>"Light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 30-40 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of few places of Delhi during the next two hours," stated the IMD, in a post on X at 7:30 AM.</p>

<p>According to the weather agency, rainfall was also predicted over Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gurugram.</p>

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<p>Delhi received the much-awaited rainfall after reeling under intense spells of&nbsp;heatwave for weeks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Delhi was facing&nbsp;sweltering heat&nbsp;and recorded nine heatwave days in June. No heatwave days were recorded by the national capital in 2023 and 2022.</p>

<p>Monsoon is expected to arrive in Delhi by the end of this week</p>

<p>The IMD earlier on Wednesday (June 26) predicted that Delhi's maximum and minimum temperatures will be nearly 38 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively.</p>

<p>The capital's primary weather station - Safdarjung Observatory - recorded a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius on Wednesday (June 26), which was two notches above normal.</p>

<h2><strong>IMD forecasts heavy rain in Delhi this week</strong></h2>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Delhi’s maximum temperature was below 40°C due to pre-monsoon showers on Wednesday (June 26) but humidity levels were high.</p>

<p>The Met Department, in a seven-day forecast for the national capital, has predicted&nbsp;rain till the end of the month and said that showers are likely to intensify on the last two days of the month which can be a signal of the arrival of monsoon.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Rainfall predicted in Delhi &amp; NCR regions over next 2-3 days, IMD issues yellow alert</strong></p>

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<p>The weather agency stated that Delhi would receive light to moderate rain on June 29 and issued a yellow alert for the day and predicted moderate to heavy rain on June 30, while issuing an orange alert.</p>

<p>“We are expecting an increase in rain intensity in northwest India from June 28 and monsoon could reach Delhi on June 29 or 30. Delhi-NCR may see heavy rainfall spell during this period, based on which the onset of the monsoon could be declared,” stated Mahesh Palawat, who is the vice president of private weather forecasting service Skymet.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Heavy rains lashed various parts of India's national capital as people got relief from intense heat and sultry weather. According to news agency ANI, Munirka, Sarita Vihar and other parts of Delhi received heavy downpours as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more showers during the week.

Heavy rains lashed various parts of India's national capital as people got relief from intense heat and sultry weather. According to news agency ANI, Munirka, Sarita Vihar and other parts of Delhi received heavy downpours as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more showers during the week. "Light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 30-40 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of few places of Delhi during the next two hours," stated the IMD, in a post on X at 7:30 AM. According to the weather agency, rainfall was also predicted over Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gurugram. #WATCH | Parts of Delhi receive heavy rainfall, bringing respite from heat. Visuals from Sarita Vihar area. pic.twitter.com/OHkSOURVpB — ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2024 × Delhi received the much-awaited rainfall after reeling under intense spells of heatwave for weeks. Also Read: No significant heat waves in India in coming days; north to receive rains next week Delhi was facing sweltering heat and recorded nine heatwave days in June. No heatwave days were recorded by the national capital in 2023 and 2022. Monsoon is expected to arrive in Delhi by the end of this week The IMD earlier on Wednesday (June 26) predicted that Delhi's maximum and minimum temperatures will be nearly 38 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively. The capital's primary weather station - Safdarjung Observatory - recorded a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius on Wednesday (June 26), which was two notches above normal. IMD forecasts heavy rain in Delhi this week The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Delhi’s maximum temperature was below 40°C due to pre-monsoon showers on Wednesday (June 26) but humidity levels were high. The Met Department, in a seven-day forecast for the national capital, has predicted rain till the end of the month and said that showers are likely to intensify on the last two days of the month which can be a signal of the arrival of monsoon. Watch: India: Rainfall predicted in Delhi & NCR regions over next 2-3 days, IMD issues yellow alert The weather agency stated that Delhi would receive light to moderate rain on June 29 and issued a yellow alert for the day and predicted moderate to heavy rain on June 30, while issuing an orange alert. “We are expecting an increase in rain intensity in northwest India from June 28 and monsoon could reach Delhi on June 29 or 30. Delhi-NCR may see heavy rainfall spell during this period, based on which the onset of the monsoon could be declared,” stated Mahesh Palawat, who is the vice president of private weather forecasting service Skymet. (With inputs from agencies)

Heavy rains in Delhi-NCR bring respite from intense heat, more showers expected in the week

<p>In a bizarre medical case, a 52-year-old man from Austria was found to have developed the rare condition of endotracheal hair growth after smoking a pack of cigarettes every day for 30 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this weird medical condition, hair started growing inside the man's throat. The problem deteriorated when he got his hair plucked out for 14 years from his throat because it kept growing due to his smoking habit.</p>

<h2><strong>Revisiting the rare medical case</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report published in the American Journal of Case Reports, the patient started visiting the doctors in 2007 and complained facing difficulty in breathing. He also complained about a chronic cough and hoarse voice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man informed the doctors that he once coughed out a 5 cm long hair and said that he had been smoking cigarettes since 1990. He further said that he started developing the symptoms in 2006.</p>

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<p>A bronchoscopy was performed on the man by the doctors and they found various hair growing from an area in his throat where he had earlier undergone&nbsp;surgery after facing a near-drowning incident in his childhood.</p>

<p>He had also undergone a tracheotomy at the age of 10 in which his trachea was cut open to allow an air tube to be placed for making oxygen reach his lungs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, the opening was closed using a skin and cartilage graft from his ear, and this area subsequently became the site of hair growth.</p>

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<p>Then, the doctors performed surgery on the man and removed six to nine 2-inch long hair, however, it grew back. The man continued to visit the hospital every year for 14 years to get the hair plucked out.</p>

<p>According to the doctors, the hair growth started due to his habit of smoking cigarettes. The man's condition improved after he quit smoking in 2022 and an endoscopic argon plasma coagulation was performed by the doctors which included burning the hair cells.</p>

<p>A year after the procedure was conducted, two hairs were removed by the doctors from his throat and they performed another coagulation. Since then, the man has not reported any hair growth.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a bizarre medical case, a 52-year-old man from Austria was found to have developed the rare condition of endotracheal hair growth after smoking a pack of cigarettes every day for 30 years.

In a bizarre medical case, a 52-year-old man from Austria was found to have developed the rare condition of endotracheal hair growth after smoking a pack of cigarettes every day for 30 years. In this weird medical condition, hair started growing inside the man's throat. The problem deteriorated when he got his hair plucked out for 14 years from his throat because it kept growing due to his smoking habit. Revisiting the rare medical case According to a report published in the American Journal of Case Reports, the patient started visiting the doctors in 2007 and complained facing difficulty in breathing. He also complained about a chronic cough and hoarse voice. The man informed the doctors that he once coughed out a 5 cm long hair and said that he had been smoking cigarettes since 1990. He further said that he started developing the symptoms in 2006. Also Read: 'Briefly uploaded' document shows US top court to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho A bronchoscopy was performed on the man by the doctors and they found various hair growing from an area in his throat where he had earlier undergone surgery after facing a near-drowning incident in his childhood. He had also undergone a tracheotomy at the age of 10 in which his trachea was cut open to allow an air tube to be placed for making oxygen reach his lungs. Later, the opening was closed using a skin and cartilage graft from his ear, and this area subsequently became the site of hair growth. Watch: Peru to stop labeling transgenders at mentally ill after facing backlash Then, the doctors performed surgery on the man and removed six to nine 2-inch long hair, however, it grew back. The man continued to visit the hospital every year for 14 years to get the hair plucked out. According to the doctors, the hair growth started due to his habit of smoking cigarettes. The man's condition improved after he quit smoking in 2022 and an endoscopic argon plasma coagulation was performed by the doctors which included burning the hair cells. A year after the procedure was conducted, two hairs were removed by the doctors from his throat and they performed another coagulation. Since then, the man has not reported any hair growth. (With inputs from agencies)

Bizzare! Rare hair grows inside throat of a man who smoked cigarettes for 30 years

<p>Jupiter again stunned the astronomers after they found the Great Red Spot on its surface with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spot was unseen till now and came as a surprise to the scientists who suspected that it was caused by powerful atmospheric gravity waves.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Great Red Spot is now being considered as the largest storm ever formed in the&nbsp;solar system. It is twice as big as Earth and is believed to range for at least 300 years,&nbsp;as per NASA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;winds of the Great Red Spot&nbsp;have been recorded to blow at a speed of 270 to 425 miles per hour (430 to 680 kilometres per hour) and are nearly 3.5 times as fast as a tornado which occurs on Earth.</p>

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<p>In a statement, team leader Henrik Melin of the University of Leicester said, "We thought this region, perhaps naively, would be really boring. It is, in fact, just as interesting as the&nbsp;northern lights, if not more so. Jupiter never ceases to surprise."</p>

<h2><strong>Did dark matter create the mysterious spot?</strong></h2>

<p>A whole bunch of dark matter continues to lurk in the universe and has remained elusive to scientists.</p>

<p>Nearly 70 to 80 per cent of all mass is considered dark matter. That matter includes&nbsp;everything detected - stars, planets,&nbsp;black holes, dust, gas, moons, people.</p>

<p>Now, scientists suspect that the infrared glow in Jupiter's atmosphere may have been produced after an interaction with the dark matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Charged hydrogen ions known as trihydrogen cations (H3+) are present in abundance in the area.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Earth's days may be getting little longer: Unveiling the planet's mysteries</strong></p>

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<p>Several cosmic processes can lead to the production of H3+&nbsp;in the Jovian atmosphere and an interaction with dark matter can produce an excess of H3+.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Physicists&nbsp;Carlos Blanco of Princeton University and Stockholm University, and Rebecca Leane of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University wrote, "We point out that dark matter can produce an additional source of H3+&nbsp;in planetary atmospheres."</p>

<p>"This will be produced if dark matter scatters and is captured by planets, and consequently annihilates, producing ionizing radiation," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Jupiter again stunned the astronomers after they found the Great Red Spot on its surface with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The spot was unseen till now and came as a surprise to the scientists who suspected that it was caused by powerful atmospheric gravity waves.

Jupiter again stunned the astronomers after they found the Great Red Spot on its surface with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The spot was unseen till now and came as a surprise to the scientists who suspected that it was caused by powerful atmospheric gravity waves. The Great Red Spot is now being considered as the largest storm ever formed in the solar system. It is twice as big as Earth and is believed to range for at least 300 years, as per NASA. The winds of the Great Red Spot have been recorded to blow at a speed of 270 to 425 miles per hour (430 to 680 kilometres per hour) and are nearly 3.5 times as fast as a tornado which occurs on Earth. Also Read: NASA's Voyager 1 resumes full ops, transmits valuable data after overcoming malfunction In a statement, team leader Henrik Melin of the University of Leicester said, "We thought this region, perhaps naively, would be really boring. It is, in fact, just as interesting as the northern lights, if not more so. Jupiter never ceases to surprise." Did dark matter create the mysterious spot? A whole bunch of dark matter continues to lurk in the universe and has remained elusive to scientists. Nearly 70 to 80 per cent of all mass is considered dark matter. That matter includes everything detected - stars, planets, black holes, dust, gas, moons, people. Now, scientists suspect that the infrared glow in Jupiter's atmosphere may have been produced after an interaction with the dark matter. Charged hydrogen ions known as trihydrogen cations (H3+) are present in abundance in the area. Watch: Earth's days may be getting little longer: Unveiling the planet's mysteries Several cosmic processes can lead to the production of H3+ in the Jovian atmosphere and an interaction with dark matter can produce an excess of H3+. Physicists Carlos Blanco of Princeton University and Stockholm University, and Rebecca Leane of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University wrote, "We point out that dark matter can produce an additional source of H3+ in planetary atmospheres." "This will be produced if dark matter scatters and is captured by planets, and consequently annihilates, producing ionizing radiation," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Eerie glowing spot on Jupiter holding secrets of dark matter, scientists suggest

<p>Indian-American doctor, identified as Dharmesh Patel, won't be jailed for now after he allegedly attempted to kill his wife and two children by driving them off a cliff in his Tesla car in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Instead, the man will be given mental health treatment.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how the incident unfolded&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Patel, who is a radiologist in California, drove his car with his wife Neha and two children, aged 7 and 4, off a cliff after he suffered a psychotic breakdown last year, said the psychologists in the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They added that Patel feared that his children faced the risk of getting sex trafficked which led him to crash the car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After he drove the car off the cliff, the Tesla fell more than 250 feet. The family survived the crash and later people were rescued from the mangled car.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Neha Patel accepted that her husband intentionally drove the car off the cliff but later accepted that she did not wish to prosecute her husband.</p>

<h2><strong>Man suffering from schizoaffective disorder: Doctors&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As per the doctors, the accused suffered from schizoaffective disorder. He also had a major depressive disorder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He had been hearing footsteps and thought he was being followed in the weeks before the crash. It was paranoid and kind of delusional thinking that he acted on at the time to protect his family from a worse fate," said a psychologist in the court.</p>

<p>"He was concerned that his children were at risk of being kidnapped, possibly for sexual molestation," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>What did the US court say?</strong></h2>

<p>A US court on Thursday (June 27) said that Patel was eligible for a 'mental health diversion' which permits an accused with mental illness who has committed a crime to receive mental health treatment and not serve time in jail.</p>

<p>As per the law, such a provision can only be considered if the illness has played a major role in the crime.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Superior Court Judge Susan M. Jakubowski said that Patel was eligible for the programme on the basis of the diagnosis of the doctors. She ordered his release and permitted him to go to his parents in California.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man will be monitored using GPS and needs to report to the court once every week. He is also not permitted to travel abroad and needs to submit his driving license and passport. The next hearing of the case will happen on July 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian-American doctor, identified as Dharmesh Patel, won't be jailed for now after he allegedly attempted to kill his wife and two children by driving them off a cliff in his Tesla car in the United States.

Indian-American doctor, identified as Dharmesh Patel, won't be jailed for now after he allegedly attempted to kill his wife and two children by driving them off a cliff in his Tesla car in the United States. Instead, the man will be given mental health treatment. Here's how the incident unfolded Patel, who is a radiologist in California, drove his car with his wife Neha and two children, aged 7 and 4, off a cliff after he suffered a psychotic breakdown last year, said the psychologists in the court. They added that Patel feared that his children faced the risk of getting sex trafficked which led him to crash the car. After he drove the car off the cliff, the Tesla fell more than 250 feet. The family survived the crash and later people were rescued from the mangled car. Also Read: About Half of India's population falls short on physical activity: Study Neha Patel accepted that her husband intentionally drove the car off the cliff but later accepted that she did not wish to prosecute her husband. Man suffering from schizoaffective disorder: Doctors As per the doctors, the accused suffered from schizoaffective disorder. He also had a major depressive disorder. "He had been hearing footsteps and thought he was being followed in the weeks before the crash. It was paranoid and kind of delusional thinking that he acted on at the time to protect his family from a worse fate," said a psychologist in the court. "He was concerned that his children were at risk of being kidnapped, possibly for sexual molestation," he added. What did the US court say? A US court on Thursday (June 27) said that Patel was eligible for a 'mental health diversion' which permits an accused with mental illness who has committed a crime to receive mental health treatment and not serve time in jail. As per the law, such a provision can only be considered if the illness has played a major role in the crime. Watch: US explores Indian interest in lunar gateway Superior Court Judge Susan M. Jakubowski said that Patel was eligible for the programme on the basis of the diagnosis of the doctors. She ordered his release and permitted him to go to his parents in California. The man will be monitored using GPS and needs to report to the court once every week. He is also not permitted to travel abroad and needs to submit his driving license and passport. The next hearing of the case will happen on July 1. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-origin doctor escapes imprisonment after driving wife, two children off cliff in US

<p>North Korea claimed to have successfully tested its multiple-warhead missile capability, according to state-run KCNA news agency Thursday.</p>

<p>Pyongyang "successfully conducted the separation and guidance control test of individual mobile warheads" on Wednesday," KCNA reported, adding that the "separated mobile warheads were guided correctly to the three coordinate targets."</p>

<p>"The test is aimed at securing the MIRV capability," it said, referring to multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle technology -- or, the ability to fire multiple warheads on a single ballistic missile.</p>

<p>The statement came a day after South Korea's military said the North had test-fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile on Wednesday, but the launch ended in a mid-air explosion.</p>

<p>The missile took off from an area in or around Pyongyang at about 5:30 am (2030 GMT) and South Korean and US intelligence agencies were conducting a detailed analysis, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.</p>

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<p>The JCS official said the test of what appeared to be a hypersonic missile ended in failure after a journey of some 250 kilometres (155 miles).</p>

<p>More smoke than usual appeared to emanate from the missile, raising the possibility of combustion issues, the official said, adding it may have been powered by solid propellants.</p>

<p>Japan also confirmed the launch, with its coast guard saying the missile splashed down in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea.</p>

<p>According to KCNA, the test "was carried out by use of the first-stage engine of an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile within a 170-200 km radius."</p>

<p>"The effectiveness of a decoy separated from the missile was also verified by anti-air radar," it said.</p>

<p>The test follows North Korea launching hundreds more trash-carrying balloons southward on Monday and Tuesday, the latest in a series of border barrages that have sparked a tit-for-tat propaganda campaign.</p>

<p>Late Wednesday, South Korea's military said the North has again floated another round of trash-carrying balloons southward for the third consecutive day, advising the public to report the balloons if spotted and refrain from touching them.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership treaty</strong></p>

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<p>In response, Seoul has fully suspended a tension-reducing military deal and restarted some propaganda broadcasts from loudspeakers along the border.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, South Korea's Marine Corps resumed live-fire exercises on islands near the western inter-Korean border on Wednesday, marking the first such exercises since a 2018 tension-reducing military deal with the North was suspended earlier this month over the balloon-borne propaganda.</p>

<p>South Korea and the US also staged joint air drills Wednesday involving around 30 aircraft, including Washington's advanced stealth fighter jet, F-22 Raptor.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol visited a US aircraft carrier that arrived in South Korea at the weekend for joint military drills aimed at countering North Korean threats.</p>

<p>The drills, which include Japan, are set to go ahead later this month.</p>

<p>Pyongyang has routinely criticised such exercises as rehearsals for an invasion.</p>


North Korea claimed to have successfully tested its multiple-warhead missile capability, according to state-run KCNA news agency Thursday. Pyongyang "successfully conducted the separation and guidance control test of individual mobile warheads" on Wednesday," KCNA reported, adding that the "separated mobile warheads were guided correctly to the three coordinate targets.

North Korea claimed to have successfully tested its multiple-warhead missile capability, according to state-run KCNA news agency Thursday. Pyongyang "successfully conducted the separation and guidance control test of individual mobile warheads" on Wednesday," KCNA reported, adding that the "separated mobile warheads were guided correctly to the three coordinate targets." "The test is aimed at securing the MIRV capability," it said, referring to multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle technology -- or, the ability to fire multiple warheads on a single ballistic missile. The statement came a day after South Korea's military said the North had test-fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile on Wednesday, but the launch ended in a mid-air explosion. The missile took off from an area in or around Pyongyang at about 5:30 am (2030 GMT) and South Korean and US intelligence agencies were conducting a detailed analysis, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. Also Read: North Korea faces rare missile test failure amid war of trash balloons with South Korea The JCS official said the test of what appeared to be a hypersonic missile ended in failure after a journey of some 250 kilometres (155 miles). More smoke than usual appeared to emanate from the missile, raising the possibility of combustion issues, the official said, adding it may have been powered by solid propellants. Japan also confirmed the launch, with its coast guard saying the missile splashed down in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea. According to KCNA, the test "was carried out by use of the first-stage engine of an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile within a 170-200 km radius." "The effectiveness of a decoy separated from the missile was also verified by anti-air radar," it said. The test follows North Korea launching hundreds more trash-carrying balloons southward on Monday and Tuesday, the latest in a series of border barrages that have sparked a tit-for-tat propaganda campaign. Late Wednesday, South Korea's military said the North has again floated another round of trash-carrying balloons southward for the third consecutive day, advising the public to report the balloons if spotted and refrain from touching them. Watch: Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership treaty In response, Seoul has fully suspended a tension-reducing military deal and restarted some propaganda broadcasts from loudspeakers along the border. Meanwhile, South Korea's Marine Corps resumed live-fire exercises on islands near the western inter-Korean border on Wednesday, marking the first such exercises since a 2018 tension-reducing military deal with the North was suspended earlier this month over the balloon-borne propaganda. South Korea and the US also staged joint air drills Wednesday involving around 30 aircraft, including Washington's advanced stealth fighter jet, F-22 Raptor. On Tuesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol visited a US aircraft carrier that arrived in South Korea at the weekend for joint military drills aimed at countering North Korean threats. The drills, which include Japan, are set to go ahead later this month. Pyongyang has routinely criticised such exercises as rehearsals for an invasion.

North Korea claims success in its multiple-warhead missile test

<p>Scientists and space enthusiasts have been searching for every possible hint of the existence of water on Mars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the traditional methods have not proved effective in detecting liquid water which is most likely present deep below the Martian surface.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists are now looking at a new approach which involves marsquakes and holds the capacity to provide the breakthrough in this water hunt.</p>

<p>An innovative technique was proposed by researchers from&nbsp;Penn State, headed by doctoral candidate Nolan Roth and Professor Tieyuan Zhu which can revolutionise the understanding of the hydrological history of Mars.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the study, analysing electromagnetic signals which are produced by marsquakes can help in detecting water which is present underground.</p>

<p>“We explore the possibility of detecting and characterizing subsurface water on Mars using natural signals called seismo-electric interface responses,” stated the study authors.</p>

<p>“These seismo-electric interface responses can be created when marsquakes interact with liquid water held in deep aquifers, so they can be used as unambiguous signs of mobile water," they noted.</p>

<h2><strong>What are Marsquakes?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Marsquakes are a type of seismic activity&nbsp;that happens on Mars and is similar to earthquakes which occur on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They are created by the sudden release of energy in the interior of the planet which causes ground vibrations.</p>

<p>Marsquakes can be formed due to various factors which include volcanic activity, the impact of meteorites or tectonic movements.</p>

<p>Scientists by studying the marsquakes can understand the geological activity and internal structure of Mars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA’s InSight lander has played a major role in detecting and studying these quakes after it landed on Mars in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was once believed that Mars had vast oceans but through time most of that water vanished.</p>

<p>“The scientific community has theories that Mars used to have oceans and that, over the course of its history, all that water went away. But there is evidence that some water is trapped somewhere in the subsurface. We just haven’t been able to find it,” said Roth.</p>

<h2><strong>What did the researchers propose?</strong></h2>

<p>A technique known as the seismoelectric method has been proposed by researchers to detect&nbsp;water&nbsp;on Mars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The approach depends on the unique electromagnetic signals which are produced when&nbsp;seismic&nbsp;waves cross the underground aquifers.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas | The danger posed by Chinese space debris</strong></p>

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<p>“If we listen to the marsquakes that are moving through the subsurface, if they pass through water, they’ll create these wonderful, unique signals of electromagnetic fields. These signals would be diagnostic of current, modern-day water on Mars," said Roth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The dry surface of Mars interestingly makes it easier for scientists to detect the signals compared to Earth.</p>

<p>“On Mars, where the near-surface is certainly desiccated, no such separation is needed. In contrast to how seismoelectric signals often appear on Earth, Mars’ surface naturally removes the noise and exposes useful data that allows us to characterize several aquifer properties,” said Professor Zhu.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Scientists and space enthusiasts have been searching for every possible hint of the existence of water on Mars. However, the traditional methods have not proved effective in detecting liquid water which is most likely present deep below the Martian surface.

Scientists and space enthusiasts have been searching for every possible hint of the existence of water on Mars. However, the traditional methods have not proved effective in detecting liquid water which is most likely present deep below the Martian surface. Scientists are now looking at a new approach which involves marsquakes and holds the capacity to provide the breakthrough in this water hunt. An innovative technique was proposed by researchers from Penn State, headed by doctoral candidate Nolan Roth and Professor Tieyuan Zhu which can revolutionise the understanding of the hydrological history of Mars. Also Read: NASA's HiRISE camera captures image of phobos, Mars' 'space potato' Moon According to the study, analysing electromagnetic signals which are produced by marsquakes can help in detecting water which is present underground. “We explore the possibility of detecting and characterizing subsurface water on Mars using natural signals called seismo-electric interface responses,” stated the study authors. “These seismo-electric interface responses can be created when marsquakes interact with liquid water held in deep aquifers, so they can be used as unambiguous signs of mobile water," they noted. What are Marsquakes? Marsquakes are a type of seismic activity that happens on Mars and is similar to earthquakes which occur on Earth. They are created by the sudden release of energy in the interior of the planet which causes ground vibrations. Marsquakes can be formed due to various factors which include volcanic activity, the impact of meteorites or tectonic movements. Scientists by studying the marsquakes can understand the geological activity and internal structure of Mars. NASA’s InSight lander has played a major role in detecting and studying these quakes after it landed on Mars in 2018. It was once believed that Mars had vast oceans but through time most of that water vanished. “The scientific community has theories that Mars used to have oceans and that, over the course of its history, all that water went away. But there is evidence that some water is trapped somewhere in the subsurface. We just haven’t been able to find it,” said Roth. What did the researchers propose? A technique known as the seismoelectric method has been proposed by researchers to detect water on Mars. The approach depends on the unique electromagnetic signals which are produced when seismic waves cross the underground aquifers. Watch: Gravitas | The danger posed by Chinese space debris “If we listen to the marsquakes that are moving through the subsurface, if they pass through water, they’ll create these wonderful, unique signals of electromagnetic fields. These signals would be diagnostic of current, modern-day water on Mars," said Roth. The dry surface of Mars interestingly makes it easier for scientists to detect the signals compared to Earth. “On Mars, where the near-surface is certainly desiccated, no such separation is needed. In contrast to how seismoelectric signals often appear on Earth, Mars’ surface naturally removes the noise and exposes useful data that allows us to characterize several aquifer properties,” said Professor Zhu. (With inputs from agencies)

Study suggests quakes on Mars hiding water secrets of red planet, hint at possibility of life

<p>The officials of the United States and Israel went through "every single case" of weapons shipments at a meeting held in Washington, DC and sorted any "misunderstandings" while making "real progress," said a senior administration official.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, this clearing of misunderstanding does not indicate that the US will start shipping the large bombs which has been paused since May after President Joe Biden expressed his concerns regarding their use in highly populated areas such as Rafah. The officials confirmed that the pause is still under review, as reported by The Times Of Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In regard to other weapons and supplies, the official stated that there were misunderstandings between the countries and that the delegations worked to clear the "complexities" in the highly bureaucratic approval system of the United States as well as pushed for prioritising the requests for certain items.</p>

<p>"We were able to go through everything, and I think where there were some misunderstandings, those were clarified -- about where certain cases might be in the course of our process, which can be complex," the senior administration official was quoted as saying.</p>

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<p>"There was real progress in a mutual understanding of where things stand, of prioritisation of certain cases over others, so that we can make sure that we are moving things in ways that meet the needs of the Israelis, and with the only exception being one shipment of MK-84s [the 2,000-pound bombs] that remains paused and under review," he added.</p>

<p>The meeting was held after a video was released by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 18 in which he accused the United States of slowing weapons shipments which has been denied by the latter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli Defense Minister Yaov Gallant and national security adviser Jake Sullivan did not discuss the video in the meeting, said the official.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant shared an update with reporters Wednesday after meeting with US&nbsp;officials on the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict and rising tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon.</p>

<h2><strong>Made significant progress in meetings and removed obstacles: Gallant</strong></h2>

<p>Gallant held talks with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and various other US officials in Washington DC.</p>

<p>"During the meetings, we made significant progress, obstacles were removed, and bottlenecks were addressed, in order to advance a variety of issues and more specifically the topic of force build-up and supply of munition,” said Gallant.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas | Israel Army Plotting Coup Against Netanyahu, Says His Wife PM's Wife Sara</strong></p>

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<p>Gallant said he talked about "several issues," including "Lebanon, Gaza, Iran, the hostage issue, the transition to the next phase in Gaza, and how this will impact the region".</p>

<p>Amid the continuing Israel-Hamas war, negotiations have been stalled for securing the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organisation and Israeli forces have been launching incursions in the southern Gazan town of Rafah before a possible large-scale invasion.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The officials of the United States and Israel went through "every single case" of weapons shipments at a meeting held in Washington, DC and sorted any "misunderstandings" while making "real progress," said a senior administration official.

The officials of the United States and Israel went through "every single case" of weapons shipments at a meeting held in Washington, DC and sorted any "misunderstandings" while making "real progress," said a senior administration official. However, this clearing of misunderstanding does not indicate that the US will start shipping the large bombs which has been paused since May after President Joe Biden expressed his concerns regarding their use in highly populated areas such as Rafah. The officials confirmed that the pause is still under review, as reported by The Times Of Israel. In regard to other weapons and supplies, the official stated that there were misunderstandings between the countries and that the delegations worked to clear the "complexities" in the highly bureaucratic approval system of the United States as well as pushed for prioritising the requests for certain items. "We were able to go through everything, and I think where there were some misunderstandings, those were clarified -- about where certain cases might be in the course of our process, which can be complex," the senior administration official was quoted as saying. Also Read: Israel-Hamas war: India concerned over 'heartbreaking' loss of civilian lives in Rafah "There was real progress in a mutual understanding of where things stand, of prioritisation of certain cases over others, so that we can make sure that we are moving things in ways that meet the needs of the Israelis, and with the only exception being one shipment of MK-84s [the 2,000-pound bombs] that remains paused and under review," he added. The meeting was held after a video was released by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 18 in which he accused the United States of slowing weapons shipments which has been denied by the latter. Israeli Defense Minister Yaov Gallant and national security adviser Jake Sullivan did not discuss the video in the meeting, said the official. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant shared an update with reporters Wednesday after meeting with US officials on the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict and rising tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Made significant progress in meetings and removed obstacles: Gallant Gallant held talks with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and various other US officials in Washington DC. "During the meetings, we made significant progress, obstacles were removed, and bottlenecks were addressed, in order to advance a variety of issues and more specifically the topic of force build-up and supply of munition,” said Gallant. Watch: Gravitas | Israel Army Plotting Coup Against Netanyahu, Says His Wife PM's Wife Sara Gallant said he talked about "several issues," including "Lebanon, Gaza, Iran, the hostage issue, the transition to the next phase in Gaza, and how this will impact the region". Amid the continuing Israel-Hamas war, negotiations have been stalled for securing the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organisation and Israeli forces have been launching incursions in the southern Gazan town of Rafah before a possible large-scale invasion. (With inputs from agencies)

US, Israel clear up 'misunderstandings', make 'real progress' on weapons shipments

<p>The United States Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 26) acknowledged that it mistakenly shared online a document which is related to a pending abortion case, as reported by Bloomberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Supreme Court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe accepted that a document was “inadvertently and briefly uploaded” to the court website but further stated that the ruling “has not been released.”</p>

<p>As per the document, the Supreme Court appeared poised to temporarily permit abortions in cases of medical emergencies in Idaho. The document was inadvertently shared on the website of the court in an astonishing breach of protocol.</p>

<p>In the unsigned document, three Conservatives - Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts - appeared to side with the three Liberals of the court to block the state from enforcing the ban in some of the emergency situations.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/abortion-is-murder-and-republicans-in-texas-are-open-to-punishing-it-with-death-penalty-report-727256">'Abortion is murder,' and Republicans in Texas are open to punishing it with death penalty: Report</a></p>

<p>The court accepted that they briefly shared a document by mistake but emphasised that no opinion should be considered final till the justices announce it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The abortion case is seen as the most significant of the current term which is winding down before the July 4 holiday.</p>

<p>In January, the Supreme Court blocked the lower court ruling and&nbsp;permitted Idaho&nbsp;to enforce its abortion law in full while accepting to hear oral arguments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ban's other provisions are already in effect and the ruling will not affect them.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the case about?</strong></h2>

<p>The case is related to whether a federal law which regulates emergency room treatment overrides the strict abortion ban in Idaho. If the appeal is dismissed by the court, it will lead to the legal question remaining unresolved.</p>

<p>As per the document shared by Bloomberg, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson separately wrote that the court should have decided on the bigger issue which is likely to come up in another case and is likely to have an impact on other states with abortion restrictions similar to one imposed in Idaho.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US Supreme Court to allow emergency abortion?</strong></p>

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<p>"Today’s decision is not a victory for pregnant patients in Idaho. It is a delay,” Jackson wrote, as per the document. “While this court dawdles and the country waits, pregnant people experiencing emergency medical conditions remain in a precarious position, as their doctors are kept in the dark about what the law requires," she added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 26) acknowledged that it mistakenly shared online a document which is related to a pending abortion case, as reported by Bloomberg.

The United States Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 26) acknowledged that it mistakenly shared online a document which is related to a pending abortion case, as reported by Bloomberg. Supreme Court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe accepted that a document was “inadvertently and briefly uploaded” to the court website but further stated that the ruling “has not been released.” As per the document, the Supreme Court appeared poised to temporarily permit abortions in cases of medical emergencies in Idaho. The document was inadvertently shared on the website of the court in an astonishing breach of protocol. In the unsigned document, three Conservatives - Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts - appeared to side with the three Liberals of the court to block the state from enforcing the ban in some of the emergency situations. Also Read: 'Abortion is murder,' and Republicans in Texas are open to punishing it with death penalty: Report The court accepted that they briefly shared a document by mistake but emphasised that no opinion should be considered final till the justices announce it. The abortion case is seen as the most significant of the current term which is winding down before the July 4 holiday. In January, the Supreme Court blocked the lower court ruling and permitted Idaho to enforce its abortion law in full while accepting to hear oral arguments. The ban's other provisions are already in effect and the ruling will not affect them. What is the case about? The case is related to whether a federal law which regulates emergency room treatment overrides the strict abortion ban in Idaho. If the appeal is dismissed by the court, it will lead to the legal question remaining unresolved. As per the document shared by Bloomberg, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson separately wrote that the court should have decided on the bigger issue which is likely to come up in another case and is likely to have an impact on other states with abortion restrictions similar to one imposed in Idaho. Watch: US Supreme Court to allow emergency abortion? "Today’s decision is not a victory for pregnant patients in Idaho. It is a delay,” Jackson wrote, as per the document. “While this court dawdles and the country waits, pregnant people experiencing emergency medical conditions remain in a precarious position, as their doctors are kept in the dark about what the law requires," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Briefly uploaded' document shows US top court to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho

<p>President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of both Houses of Parliament and congratulated all newly-elected MPs on Thursday (June 27).</p>

<p>The president in her address called the 18th Lok Sabha 'historic' in many ways. "The 18th Lok Sabha is a historic Lok Sabha in many ways. This Lok Sabha was formed in the early years of the Amrit Kaal. This Lok Sabha will also be a witness to the 56th year of adoption of the Constitution of the country...In the upcoming sessions, this government is going to present the first budget of this term. This budget will be an effective document of the government's far-reaching policies and futuristic vision. Along with big economic and social decisions, many historic steps will also be seen in this budget," she said.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/rahul-gandhi-chosen-lop-in-lok-sabha-real-test-begins-now-735333"><strong> </strong>Rahul Gandhi chosen LoP in Lok Sabha, real test begins now</a></p>

<p>The president added that the people of India are aware the incumbent can fulfil their aspirations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A stable government with a complete majority has been formed in the country after six decades. People have shown trust in this Govt for the third time. People are aware that only this Govt can fulfil their aspirations," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Decades-long records of voting in J&amp;K broken: President</strong></h2>

<p>She spoke about how Kashmir witnessed a peaceful election and commended the Election Commission of India for their work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On behalf of crores of countrymen, I would like to express gratitude to the Election Commission of India. This was the biggest election in the world...Decades-long records of voting have been broken in J&amp;K. For the past four&nbsp;decades, Kashmir witnessed low voting amid shutdowns and strikes. India's enemies propagated it as the opinion of Kashmir, on international forums. But this time, Kashmir valley gave a befitting reply to all such forces," the president said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;First Session of 18th Lok Sabha begins; Know what's on agenda</strong></p>

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<p>Speaking about India's growing economy, President Murmu said, "The pledge of reform, perform and transform has made India the fastest-growing economy in the world. In 10 years, India rose from the 11th position to become the 5th largest economy...Despite a pandemic and conflicts in different parts of the world, India has been able to achieve this growth rate. This became possible due to the reforms and decisions taken in the national interest in the last 10 years. Today, India contributes to 15% of the global growth. My Government is working towards making India the 3rd largest economy in the world."</p>

<h2><strong>President Murmu calls Emergency 'unconstitutional'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>"Emergency was the biggest and darkest chapter of the direct attack on the Constitution. The entire country plunged into chaos during Emergency, but the nation was victorious against such unconstitutional powers," the president said, as ruling BJP members cheered and the Opposition held protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Every attempt to tarnish our democracy should be condemned by all. Divisive forces are conspiring to weaken democracy, create a chasm in society from within and outside the country," she said.</p>

<h2><strong>President addresses NEET issue, says government will punish the guilty</strong></h2>

<p>The president also spoke about the irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), which is an all-India exam held for admission to medical courses.</p>

<p>She said that the government is committed to investigating the paper leaks and punishing the guilty amid cries of "NEET" from the Opposition benches.</p>

<p>"Sanctity, and transparency are a must in government recruitments and examinations. The government is committed to conducting a fair investigation and ensure the most stringent punishment to those guilty in the recent incidents of paper leak," the president said, and added that there is a need to move beyond "partisan politics" and adopt strong steps on this issue.</p>

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<p>Earlier, President Murmu was accorded the Guard of Honour when she arrived at the Parliament. Her way was led by a Parliament official who carried a Sengol.&nbsp;</p>

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President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of both Houses of Parliament and congratulated all newly-elected MPs on Thursday (June 27). The president in her address called the 18th Lok Sabha 'historic' in many ways.

President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of both Houses of Parliament and congratulated all newly-elected MPs on Thursday (June 27). The president in her address called the 18th Lok Sabha 'historic' in many ways. "The 18th Lok Sabha is a historic Lok Sabha in many ways. This Lok Sabha was formed in the early years of the Amrit Kaal. This Lok Sabha will also be a witness to the 56th year of adoption of the Constitution of the country...In the upcoming sessions, this government is going to present the first budget of this term. This budget will be an effective document of the government's far-reaching policies and futuristic vision. Along with big economic and social decisions, many historic steps will also be seen in this budget," she said. Also Read: Rahul Gandhi chosen LoP in Lok Sabha, real test begins now The president added that the people of India are aware the incumbent can fulfil their aspirations. "A stable government with a complete majority has been formed in the country after six decades. People have shown trust in this Govt for the third time. People are aware that only this Govt can fulfil their aspirations," she said. Decades-long records of voting in J&K broken: President She spoke about how Kashmir witnessed a peaceful election and commended the Election Commission of India for their work. "On behalf of crores of countrymen, I would like to express gratitude to the Election Commission of India. This was the biggest election in the world...Decades-long records of voting have been broken in J&K. For the past four decades, Kashmir witnessed low voting amid shutdowns and strikes. India's enemies propagated it as the opinion of Kashmir, on international forums. But this time, Kashmir valley gave a befitting reply to all such forces," the president said. Watch: First Session of 18th Lok Sabha begins; Know what's on agenda Speaking about India's growing economy, President Murmu said, "The pledge of reform, perform and transform has made India the fastest-growing economy in the world. In 10 years, India rose from the 11th position to become the 5th largest economy...Despite a pandemic and conflicts in different parts of the world, India has been able to achieve this growth rate. This became possible due to the reforms and decisions taken in the national interest in the last 10 years. Today, India contributes to 15% of the global growth. My Government is working towards making India the 3rd largest economy in the world." President Murmu calls Emergency 'unconstitutional' "Emergency was the biggest and darkest chapter of the direct attack on the Constitution. The entire country plunged into chaos during Emergency, but the nation was victorious against such unconstitutional powers," the president said, as ruling BJP members cheered and the Opposition held protests. "Every attempt to tarnish our democracy should be condemned by all. Divisive forces are conspiring to weaken democracy, create a chasm in society from within and outside the country," she said. President addresses NEET issue, says government will punish the guilty The president also spoke about the irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), which is an all-India exam held for admission to medical courses. She said that the government is committed to investigating the paper leaks and punishing the guilty amid cries of "NEET" from the Opposition benches. "Sanctity, and transparency are a must in government recruitments and examinations. The government is committed to conducting a fair investigation and ensure the most stringent punishment to those guilty in the recent incidents of paper leak," the president said, and added that there is a need to move beyond "partisan politics" and adopt strong steps on this issue. #WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu arrives at the Lok Sabha to address a joint session of both Houses of Parliament. A Parliament official, carrying Sengol, leads the way. pic.twitter.com/uVVX3ld5o2 — ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2024 × #WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu being accorded the Guard of Honour upon her arrival at the Parliament. She will address a joint session of both Houses shortly. pic.twitter.com/DDPM3o3Ydi — ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2024 × Earlier, President Murmu was accorded the Guard of Honour when she arrived at the Parliament. Her way was led by a Parliament official who carried a Sengol. (With inputs from agencies)

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