Chinese duplicate products are nothing new, but this one takes the cake. A Chinese company reportedly knocked off an Iranian military drone, no less, and listed it for sale on Alibaba online marketplace, according to a report on the Vice news website. 
 
The drone is similar to the one from the Shahed series and was listed without the payload, before being yanked off the site, the report said.

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According to X user Byron Wan, a company called Sunlipo Energy Shenzen Co Limited &nbsp;"is selling a fixed-wing drone, XHZ-50, which looks like Iran’s Shahed 136 loitering munition (suicide drone), on Alibaba for US$57,000".

Wan also shared the specifications of the Iranian drone which looks a lot similar to the Chinese one.&nbsp; 
 
Watch:&nbsp;Iran attacks Pakistan with missiles and drones, Pak summons Tehran's envoy

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The Iranian drone Shahed 136, according to an AFP news agency graphic, is a long-range suicide drone for hitting fixed targets. Developed by Iran's HESA in 2021, it has the capability to carry 36kg of explosives as warhead. Shahed 136 has a range of 2,500 kilometres and a maximum speed of 135 km per hour. The drone weighs 200 kg and has a length of 3.5 metres and a wingspan of 2.5 metres.&nbsp;

 
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The one that was listed on Alibaba, meanwhile, showed similar specifications.

The company called it XHZ-50 Fixed Wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle).

It was selling for $57,000, and the minimum order was one set. 
 
It&nbsp;had&nbsp;a weight of 150 pounds and used&nbsp;gasoline as fuel.

It's a remote-controlled drone that can be navigated from a six-mile distance.&nbsp;

Iran had sold Shahed 136, a so-called loitering munition to Russia. During the ongoing war on Ukraine, Russia reportedly used drones from the Shahed series.

Alibaba removed the listing from the website after the American publication Motherboard reached out for comment, Vice reported.

&nbsp;Reacting to the development, X user Philip Pilkington wrote: "Talk about commodification. You can now buy your Iranian suicide drones - sans payload - straight from Alibaba. Its a new world."

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According to the report in Vice, Ukraine has&nbsp;claimed that Russia used&nbsp;some 3,000 Shahed suicide drones on the country over the past two years of the war. 
 
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Chinese duplicate products are nothing new, but this one takes the cake. A Chinese company reportedly knocked off an Iranian military drone, no less, and listed it for sale on Alibaba online marketplace, according to a report on the Vice news website.

Chinese duplicate products are nothing new, but this one takes the cake. A Chinese company reportedly knocked off an Iranian military drone, no less, and listed it for sale on Alibaba online marketplace, according to a report on the Vice news website. The drone is similar to the one from the Shahed series and was listed without the payload, before being yanked off the site, the report said. 🔥 on social media: a 🇨🇳 company is selling a fixed-wing drone, XHZ-50, which looks like Iran’s Shahed 136 loitering munition (suicide drone), on Alibaba for US$57,000…https://t.co/9Xdo9AKBEu pic.twitter.com/YFHNKp3hQP — Byron Wan (@Byron_Wan) January 17, 2024 × According to X user Byron Wan, a company called Sunlipo Energy Shenzen Co Limited "is selling a fixed-wing drone, XHZ-50, which looks like Iran’s Shahed 136 loitering munition (suicide drone), on Alibaba for US$57,000". Wan also shared the specifications of the Iranian drone which looks a lot similar to the Chinese one. Watch: Iran attacks Pakistan with missiles and drones, Pak summons Tehran's envoy × The Iranian drone Shahed 136, according to an AFP news agency graphic, is a long-range suicide drone for hitting fixed targets. Developed by Iran's HESA in 2021, it has the capability to carry 36kg of explosives as warhead. Shahed 136 has a range of 2,500 kilometres and a maximum speed of 135 km per hour. The drone weighs 200 kg and has a length of 3.5 metres and a wingspan of 2.5 metres. Also read: Explained | Why did Iran attack Pakistan? What is Jaish al-Adl group targeted by Tehran? The one that was listed on Alibaba, meanwhile, showed similar specifications. The company called it XHZ-50 Fixed Wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). It was selling for $57,000, and the minimum order was one set. It had a weight of 150 pounds and used gasoline as fuel. It's a remote-controlled drone that can be navigated from a six-mile distance. Iran had sold Shahed 136, a so-called loitering munition to Russia. During the ongoing war on Ukraine, Russia reportedly used drones from the Shahed series. Alibaba removed the listing from the website after the American publication Motherboard reached out for comment, Vice reported. Reacting to the development, X user Philip Pilkington wrote: "Talk about commodification. You can now buy your Iranian suicide drones - sans payload - straight from Alibaba. Its a new world." Talk about commodification. You can now buy your Iranian suicide drones - sans payload - straight from Alibaba. Its a new world. 🛩️ https://t.co/X545Yglhzr — Philip Pilkington (@philippilk) January 17, 2024 × According to the report in Vice, Ukraine has claimed that Russia used some 3,000 Shahed suicide drones on the country over the past two years of the war. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese firm knocked off Iran drone, sold it on Alibaba site: Report

The passenger who was stuck in the toilet of a SpiceJet plane during the journey from the western Indian city of Mumbai to the southern Indian city of Bengaluru had recorded part of his ordeal in a video that has now gone viral.

SpiceJet crew could not open the toilet door and had slipped in a chit to the male passenger that said, 'sir, do not panic'. The embarrassed Indian carrier later issued a statement and the passenger will reportedly be fully refunded.

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The man was flying from Mumbai to Bengaluru.&nbsp;During the journey, he went to relieve himself and got stuck in the toilet as the door wouldn't open.

He was reportedly stuck inside through the rest of the journey, for nearly 100 minutes.

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The incident happened on flight SG-268, which took off from Mumbai airport at 2 am on Tuesday (Jan 16), after an hours-long delay. It was supposed to have taken off at 10.55 pm on Monday (Jan 15).

"It was known that the passenger on 14D seat had gone to the toilet soon after the takeoff and the seatbelt signs went off. Sadly, he got trapped inside as the toilet door malfunctioned," media reports quoted a ground staffer in Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport as saying.

The cabin crew tried to open the toilet door but could not.

An air hostess reportedly wrote a note and slipped it under the crack of the toilet door.

It read, "Sir, we tried our best to open the door, however, we could not. Do not panic. We are landing in a few minutes, so please close the commode lid and sit on it and secure yourself. As soon as the main door is open, an engineer will come."

An airport official in Bengaluru reportedly said, "The poor man flew from Mumbai to Bengaluru inside the toilet and, shockingly, landed trapped inside the tiny lavatory."&nbsp;

The plane landed at KIA at 3:42 am on Tuesday (Jan 16).

 
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After that, the man was given first aid, a media outlet said quoting an officer. "The passenger was totally traumatised due to claustrophobia."&nbsp;

SpiceJet later issued a statement, "On January 16, a passenger unfortunately got stuck inside the lavatory for about an hour on SpiceJet flight operating from Mumbai to Bengaluru, while the aircraft was airborne due to a malfunction in the door lock. Throughout the journey, our crew provided assistance and guidance to the passenger."&nbsp;

SpiceJet also reportedly gave a full refund to the hapless passenger.

<h2>Flying ordeal for Indian passengers in new year</h2>

Indian airports are currently facing several troubles, mainly due to fog and poor visibility in northern cities.

Hundreds of flights have been either delayed or cancelled due to bad weather.

As many low-cost airlines, including SpiceJet, operate the same plane across several cities, the holdups in northern airports like Delhi are affecting flying into and out of other cities.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ranvir-shorey-threatens-to-sue-indigo-over-10-hour-flight-delay-680541">India: Actor Ranvir Shorey threatens to sue IndiGo over 10-hour flight delay</a>

On Wednesday (Jan 17), the civil aviation ministry fined another low-cost airline, IndiGo, 120 million rupees after a flight was delayed and passengers ended up having dinner on the tarmac of Mumbai airport.

The Mumbai Airport was fined 9 million rupees (approx $1,08,276) over the same issue.

Separately, Air India and SpiceJet were also fined for violations.

The ministry fined SpiceJet 3 million rupees (approx $37,000) for not deploying pilots trained to operate in foggy conditions in Delhi in December. &nbsp; 
 
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The passenger who was stuck in the toilet of a SpiceJet plane during the journey from the western Indian city of Mumbai to the southern Indian city of Bengaluru had recorded part of his ordeal in a video that has now gone viral.

The passenger who was stuck in the toilet of a SpiceJet plane during the journey from the western Indian city of Mumbai to the southern Indian city of Bengaluru had recorded part of his ordeal in a video that has now gone viral. SpiceJet crew could not open the toilet door and had slipped in a chit to the male passenger that said, 'sir, do not panic'. The embarrassed Indian carrier later issued a statement and the passenger will reportedly be fully refunded. Below is the video apparently recorded by the passenger. Disclaimer: WION cannot vouch for the authenticity of videos sourced from social media. In a rare mid-air event in a flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru , a SpiceJet passenger was stuck inside the aircraft lavatory for around an hour due to malfunctioning of door on Tuesday. Airline To Provide Full Ticket Refund. 🎥 Petlee Peter pic.twitter.com/WzhUyPe5kH — FL360aero (@fl360aero) January 17, 2024 × What happened to passenger in SpiceJet plane toilet? The man was flying from Mumbai to Bengaluru. During the journey, he went to relieve himself and got stuck in the toilet as the door wouldn't open. He was reportedly stuck inside through the rest of the journey, for nearly 100 minutes. Watch : Gravitas | Trapped in the loo: SpiceJet passenger's hour-long ordeal from Mumbai to Bengaluru × The incident happened on flight SG-268, which took off from Mumbai airport at 2 am on Tuesday (Jan 16), after an hours-long delay. It was supposed to have taken off at 10.55 pm on Monday (Jan 15). "It was known that the passenger on 14D seat had gone to the toilet soon after the takeoff and the seatbelt signs went off. Sadly, he got trapped inside as the toilet door malfunctioned," media reports quoted a ground staffer in Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport as saying. The cabin crew tried to open the toilet door but could not. An air hostess reportedly wrote a note and slipped it under the crack of the toilet door. It read, "Sir, we tried our best to open the door, however, we could not. Do not panic. We are landing in a few minutes, so please close the commode lid and sit on it and secure yourself. As soon as the main door is open, an engineer will come." An airport official in Bengaluru reportedly said, "The poor man flew from Mumbai to Bengaluru inside the toilet and, shockingly, landed trapped inside the tiny lavatory." The plane landed at KIA at 3:42 am on Tuesday (Jan 16). Also read: India: Watch - Passenger slaps IndiGo pilot announcing flight delay due to fog, detained After that, the man was given first aid, a media outlet said quoting an officer. "The passenger was totally traumatised due to claustrophobia." SpiceJet later issued a statement, "On January 16, a passenger unfortunately got stuck inside the lavatory for about an hour on SpiceJet flight operating from Mumbai to Bengaluru, while the aircraft was airborne due to a malfunction in the door lock. Throughout the journey, our crew provided assistance and guidance to the passenger." SpiceJet also reportedly gave a full refund to the hapless passenger. Flying ordeal for Indian passengers in new year Indian airports are currently facing several troubles, mainly due to fog and poor visibility in northern cities. Hundreds of flights have been either delayed or cancelled due to bad weather. As many low-cost airlines, including SpiceJet, operate the same plane across several cities, the holdups in northern airports like Delhi are affecting flying into and out of other cities. Also read: India: Actor Ranvir Shorey threatens to sue IndiGo over 10-hour flight delay On Wednesday (Jan 17), the civil aviation ministry fined another low-cost airline, IndiGo, 120 million rupees after a flight was delayed and passengers ended up having dinner on the tarmac of Mumbai airport. The Mumbai Airport was fined 9 million rupees (approx $1,08,276) over the same issue. Separately, Air India and SpiceJet were also fined for violations. The ministry fined SpiceJet 3 million rupees (approx $37,000) for not deploying pilots trained to operate in foggy conditions in Delhi in December. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH I SpiceJet passenger stuck in toilet recorded his ordeal and the video is now going viral

Your Apple Watch might just be shorn off one of its key features: the blood oxygen level display. A US court on Thursday (Jan 17) upheld a ban on the sale of Apple watches, allegedly infringing on a patent related to this medical technology. 
 
The dispute involves a smaller company which claims to have introduced the feature.

Blood oxygen level&nbsp;is a key feature used by those wearing Apple Watches, particularly fitness enthusiasts, and is very useful in medical situations. 
 
On the other side&nbsp;of the patent dispute is Masimo,&nbsp;a health technology and consumer electronics company based in Irvine, California. 
 
The Cupertino, California-based giant was earlier allowed to sell Series 9 and Ultra 2&nbsp;as the patent case was continuing.

WATCH:&nbsp;Apple overtakes Samsung as world's biggest seller of smartphones

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However, as per the court ruling, the models facing the dispute cannot be imported from 5:00 PM local time on Thursday. 
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On Thursday, Apple, which "strongly disagreed" that it violated patents, hinted it might disable the oximeter feature.

"Pending the appeal, Apple is taking steps to comply with the ruling while ensuring customers have access to Apple Watch with limited disruption," it said in a release.

 
Masimo,&nbsp;a health technology and consumer electronics company based in Irvine, California, reacted to the ruling in a press release, with its CEO sharing on X that the ruling was a "victory for American innovation".

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“The Federal Circuit's decision to lift the temporary stay is a victory for the integrity of the American patent system and the safety of people relying on pulse oximetry,” a Masimo release quoted Kiani as saying. 
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“It affirms that even the largest and most powerful companies must respect the intellectual rights of American inventors and must deal with the consequences when they are caught infringing others’ patents.”

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<h2>Masimo's allegations against Apple on patent infringement</h2>

Masimo claimed in its release that the company had&nbsp;earlier made available a study showing that Apple Watch’s pulse oximetry missed over 90 per cent&nbsp;of potentially life-threatening events.

"The Apple Watch pulse oximeter was not cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration for medical use," Masimo claimed in the release&nbsp;while adding that&nbsp;the Masimo W1 health watch "was recently cleared by the FDA for its indicated medical uses, including continuous pulse oximetry".

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Masimo said in its release that its pulse oximetry technology "is used on over 200 million patients in hospitals a year".

According to the company, the feature helped save babies’ eyesight in the neonatal ICU, detect critical congenital heart defects in newborns and save the lives of patients in post-surgical wards who are taking opioids.

Masimo and sister company Cercacor claimed that Apple poached its key staff, and accused the tech giant of stealing its blood oxygen level detection technology.

The US trade commission agreed to some of these claims last&nbsp;October and banned imports and sales of some of the Apple Watch models. But this ban was halted as hearings were going on Apple's appeal.

Most versions of Apple's watches, including the Series 9 and Ultra 2, have included the feature since 2020, BBC said in a report, adding some models do not have the feature.

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Your Apple Watch might just be shorn off one of its key features: the blood oxygen level display. A US court on Thursday (Jan 17) upheld a ban on the sale of Apple watches, allegedly infringing on a patent related to this medical technology.

Your Apple Watch might just be shorn off one of its key features: the blood oxygen level display. A US court on Thursday (Jan 17) upheld a ban on the sale of Apple watches, allegedly infringing on a patent related to this medical technology. The dispute involves a smaller company which claims to have introduced the feature. Blood oxygen level is a key feature used by those wearing Apple Watches, particularly fitness enthusiasts, and is very useful in medical situations. On the other side of the patent dispute is Masimo, a health technology and consumer electronics company based in Irvine, California. The Cupertino, California-based giant was earlier allowed to sell Series 9 and Ultra 2 as the patent case was continuing. WATCH: Apple overtakes Samsung as world's biggest seller of smartphones × However, as per the court ruling, the models facing the dispute cannot be imported from 5:00 PM local time on Thursday. Apple reacts to court ruling on smartwatch On Thursday, Apple, which "strongly disagreed" that it violated patents, hinted it might disable the oximeter feature. "Pending the appeal, Apple is taking steps to comply with the ruling while ensuring customers have access to Apple Watch with limited disruption," it said in a release. Masimo, a health technology and consumer electronics company based in Irvine, California, reacted to the ruling in a press release, with its CEO sharing on X that the ruling was a "victory for American innovation". Today marks a victory for American Innovation and hospital-grade wearables consumers can trust. #PressRelease https://t.co/1LlQi0Cw3I pic.twitter.com/h2jnxtJu1H — Joe Kiani (@JoeKiani) January 18, 2024 × “The Federal Circuit's decision to lift the temporary stay is a victory for the integrity of the American patent system and the safety of people relying on pulse oximetry,” a Masimo release quoted Kiani as saying. “It affirms that even the largest and most powerful companies must respect the intellectual rights of American inventors and must deal with the consequences when they are caught infringing others’ patents.” Also read: Biden administration allows Apple Watch import ban in US following tribunal ruling Masimo's allegations against Apple on patent infringement Masimo claimed in its release that the company had earlier made available a study showing that Apple Watch’s pulse oximetry missed over 90 per cent of potentially life-threatening events. "The Apple Watch pulse oximeter was not cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration for medical use," Masimo claimed in the release while adding that the Masimo W1 health watch "was recently cleared by the FDA for its indicated medical uses, including continuous pulse oximetry". also read: Apple begins disbursing ‘batterygate’ settlement payments to US iPhone users: Report Masimo said in its release that its pulse oximetry technology "is used on over 200 million patients in hospitals a year". According to the company, the feature helped save babies’ eyesight in the neonatal ICU, detect critical congenital heart defects in newborns and save the lives of patients in post-surgical wards who are taking opioids. Masimo and sister company Cercacor claimed that Apple poached its key staff, and accused the tech giant of stealing its blood oxygen level detection technology. The US trade commission agreed to some of these claims last October and banned imports and sales of some of the Apple Watch models. But this ban was halted as hearings were going on Apple's appeal. Most versions of Apple's watches, including the Series 9 and Ultra 2, have included the feature since 2020, BBC said in a report, adding some models do not have the feature. (With inputs from agencies)

Apple watch patent row: As US upholds ban on sale, tech giant might disable oxygen display in some devices

A 52-year-old man from Texas, Lee Carter, was taken into custody for the abduction of a woman five years ago, during her pregnancy, and subsequently holding her captive. The charges against him include aggravated kidnapping.

The victim recounts her encounter with Carter, a rapper known as Viper, about four or five years ago. Back then, she was pregnant and seeking support while panhandling along Almeda Genoa. Viper&nbsp;initially gave her a dollar, but later came back and invited her to join him in his car if she needed assistance.

The woman was discovered confined in a garage linked to Carter's Houston residence by law enforcement. As per documents revealed on 7 April 2023, the Houston Police responded to an ongoing kidnapping situation at 5251 Perry Street, where they detected a voice coming from a garage.

The victim informed the police that she had been abducted approximately four or five years earlier while pregnant and soliciting on the street.

As per the complaint, Carter initially approached the woman to offer her $1 and after a while returned, asking if she needed help. Subsequently, he instructed her to enter his car. Despite feeling "vulnerable" and going "against her better judgment," she complied and got into his vehicle.

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Upon reaching Carter's residence, the woman claimed she was confined inside his garage. From that point onward, Carter allegedly forced her into consuming drugs and engaging in sexual acts with him. Police reports state that he provided only "chips and snacks" for sustenance.

The victim somehow gained access to Carter's laptop and utilized the Text Now application to reach out to the police. She detailed her attempts to escape earlier by breaking a window. Although she was initially taken to a hospital, Carter retrieved her from there and returned her to his residence.

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The woman managed to gain entry to Carter's laptop and utilised the Text Now application to contact the police. In her communication, she outlined her previous efforts to escape, including breaking a window. Despite initially being taken to a hospital, Carter intervened and brought her back to his residence.

The police reported she hadn't showered in the preceding two months. In the garage, there was&nbsp;an improvised toilet without flushing capabilities and a mattress stained with vomit&nbsp;as detailed in the complaint.

The details surrounding the outcome of the woman's pregnancy remain unclear. Carter was apprehended at a motel and charged in Harris County Jail on a $100,000 bond. 
 
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A 52-year-old man from Texas, Lee Carter, was taken into custody for the abduction of a woman five years ago, during her pregnancy, and subsequently holding her captive.

A 52-year-old man from Texas, Lee Carter, was taken into custody for the abduction of a woman five years ago, during her pregnancy, and subsequently holding her captive. The charges against him include aggravated kidnapping. The victim recounts her encounter with Carter, a rapper known as Viper, about four or five years ago. Back then, she was pregnant and seeking support while panhandling along Almeda Genoa. Viper initially gave her a dollar, but later came back and invited her to join him in his car if she needed assistance. The woman was discovered confined in a garage linked to Carter's Houston residence by law enforcement. As per documents revealed on 7 April 2023, the Houston Police responded to an ongoing kidnapping situation at 5251 Perry Street, where they detected a voice coming from a garage. The victim informed the police that she had been abducted approximately four or five years earlier while pregnant and soliciting on the street. As per the complaint, Carter initially approached the woman to offer her $1 and after a while returned, asking if she needed help. Subsequently, he instructed her to enter his car. Despite feeling "vulnerable" and going "against her better judgment," she complied and got into his vehicle. Also Read | Maldives president departs for China amid diplomatic row with India Upon reaching Carter's residence, the woman claimed she was confined inside his garage. From that point onward, Carter allegedly forced her into consuming drugs and engaging in sexual acts with him. Police reports state that he provided only "chips and snacks" for sustenance. The victim somehow gained access to Carter's laptop and utilized the Text Now application to reach out to the police. She detailed her attempts to escape earlier by breaking a window. Although she was initially taken to a hospital, Carter retrieved her from there and returned her to his residence. Watch | Gravitas | A Culture of violence in the US | WION The woman managed to gain entry to Carter's laptop and utilised the Text Now application to contact the police. In her communication, she outlined her previous efforts to escape, including breaking a window. Despite initially being taken to a hospital, Carter intervened and brought her back to his residence. The police reported she hadn't showered in the preceding two months. In the garage, there was an improvised toilet without flushing capabilities and a mattress stained with vomit as detailed in the complaint. The details surrounding the outcome of the woman's pregnancy remain unclear. Carter was apprehended at a motel and charged in Harris County Jail on a $100,000 bond. (With inputs from agencies)

Texas rapper arrested for abduction, rape, sexual assault of woman for nearly 5 years

Indian capital Delhi is grappling with a severe deterioration in air quality reaching a hazardous level, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 616. The poor air is attributed mainly to minimal wind speed and the ongoing burning of crop residues in Punjab. The Mundka area in Delhi registered the highest AQI at 616, marking a dangerous level of air pollution.

Air Quality Index (AQI) ratings range from "good" (0-50), "satisfactory" (51-100), "moderate" (101-200), "poor" (201-300), "very poor" (301-400), to "severe" (401-500).

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The area has been marked as maroon, symbolising hazardous air quality, and is prominently visible throughout the National Capital Region (NCR).&nbsp;

<h2>Delhi air quality continue to worsen</h2>

For the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday (Nov 1), Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category, with maximum temperature at 32.3 degrees Celsius. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi was 357 at 7 pm, based on data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

On Thursday, the general Air Quality Index (AQI) was measured at 351, indicating very poor air quality. Certain locations like Mundka (420), Punjabi Bagh (416), Bawana (401) and Anand Vihar (413), experienced severe air quality.&nbsp;

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On Wednesday also, the AQI in the same area had shown higher levels in various parts of the capital including Mundka (417), Wazirpur (409),&nbsp;Punjabi Bagh (408) and Anand Vihar (416). Additionally, Bawana and Rohini reported short periods of severe air quality on Wednesday afternoon.

Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, had previously unveiled a comprehensive 15-point winter action plan aimed at addressing pollution stemming from vehicles, biomass burning, and other sources. This winter action plan is currently being executed step by step on the ground to mitigate pollution levels in the national capital.

In response to the worsening air quality, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) announced an allocation of Rs 2 million per zone for implementing measures to battle against the air pollution in the city. 
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Indian capital Delhi is grappling with a severe deterioration in air quality reaching a hazardous level, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 616. The poor air is attributed mainly to minimal wind speed and the ongoing burning of crop residues in Punjab.

Indian capital Delhi is grappling with a severe deterioration in air quality reaching a hazardous level, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 616. The poor air is attributed mainly to minimal wind speed and the ongoing burning of crop residues in Punjab. The Mundka area in Delhi registered the highest AQI at 616, marking a dangerous level of air pollution. Air Quality Index (AQI) ratings range from "good" (0-50), "satisfactory" (51-100), "moderate" (101-200), "poor" (201-300), "very poor" (301-400), to "severe" (401-500). Also Read | Three dead, 18 missing after boat turns turtle in India’s Bihar The area has been marked as maroon, symbolising hazardous air quality, and is prominently visible throughout the National Capital Region (NCR). Delhi air quality continue to worsen For the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday (Nov 1), Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category, with maximum temperature at 32.3 degrees Celsius. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi was 357 at 7 pm, based on data from the Central Pollution Control Board. On Thursday, the general Air Quality Index (AQI) was measured at 351, indicating very poor air quality. Certain locations like Mundka (420), Punjabi Bagh (416), Bawana (401) and Anand Vihar (413), experienced severe air quality. Also Read | India among 28 countries to sign first international declaration to address risks of AI On Wednesday also, the AQI in the same area had shown higher levels in various parts of the capital including Mundka (417), Wazirpur (409), Punjabi Bagh (408) and Anand Vihar (416). Additionally, Bawana and Rohini reported short periods of severe air quality on Wednesday afternoon. Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, had previously unveiled a comprehensive 15-point winter action plan aimed at addressing pollution stemming from vehicles, biomass burning, and other sources. This winter action plan is currently being executed step by step on the ground to mitigate pollution levels in the national capital. In response to the worsening air quality, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) announced an allocation of Rs 2 million per zone for implementing measures to battle against the air pollution in the city. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Delhi faces hazardous air quality crisis as AQI crashes to 616

A new study has highlighted the deadly effects of extreme heat on the heart and suggests that the impact of climate change may lead to a surge in heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the US over the coming decades. Vulnerable groups, including Black adults, seniors, and urban residents, are at a higher risk.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency defines extreme heat days as "a period of two to three days of high humidity and temperatures above 90 degrees". Such days are increasing every year now.

Between 2008 and 2019, the heat index, which accounts for both temperature and humidity, reached at least 90 degrees on an average of 54 days each summer in the US. 
 
During these scorching days, nearly 1,700 excess cardiovascular deaths were recorded annually, according to a study published in the journal Circulation.

If fossil-fuel development continues to expand globally and the world only makes minimal efforts to reduce planet-warming pollution, the researchers predict that the US could face 80 days of extreme heat each summer, resulting in a staggering increase in heat-related cardiovascular deaths, exceeding 5,491 excess deaths per year.

Even in a more optimistic scenario where climate change mitigation measures are enacted, the US could still experience 71 days of extreme heat each year, leading to a 2.6 times increase in heat-related mortality. By the middle of the century, this scenario could result in more than 4,320 excess cardiovascular deaths linked to excessive heat.

Dr Lawrence Fine, a senior adviser at the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, stated that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US overall, and while extreme heat currently accounts for a relatively small fraction of total cardiovascular deaths, the increasing prevalence of hot days necessitates risk mitigation.

Heat-related deaths tend to be concentrated during heatwaves and impact individuals who are more vulnerable due to their health conditions or other factors. 
 
Consequently, these episodes can strain emergency rooms and the broader healthcare system and pose a severe threat to specific individuals.

The study's projections are based on population growth, migration trends, and greenhouse gas emissions data from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The analysis looked ahead to the years 2036 through 2065, using county-level data for the 48 contiguous states in the US.

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The summer of 2023 has provided a stark example of the dangers posed by extreme heat. Maricopa County, Arizona, reported a significant number of deaths due to heat-associated illness, making this year the deadliest for heat deaths since the county began tracking them in 2006. Many of these deaths occurred as the Southwest experienced record-breaking temperatures and prolonged periods of extreme heat.

The human heart is particularly susceptible to the effects of extreme heat. When the body overheats, the heart has to work harder to maintain a stable temperature, which can be especially dangerous for individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. Longer exposure to heat can lead to increased inflammation and blood clotting, raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

The study also emphasises the disproportionate impact of extreme heat on Black adults, who could face a six-fold increase in heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the coming decades compared to a projected 2.4 times increase among White adults. Seniors over the age of 65 and individuals living in metropolitan areas are also expected to be disproportionately affected. Demographic shifts, including an ageing population and urban growth, may exacerbate these vulnerabilities.

Addressing the issue of heat-related deaths requires targeted efforts to protect those who are most vulnerable. Solutions include access to cooler environments, tree cover, and healthcare access.

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A new study has highlighted the deadly effects of extreme heat on the heart and suggests that the impact of climate change may lead to a surge in heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the US over the coming decades.

A new study has highlighted the deadly effects of extreme heat on the heart and suggests that the impact of climate change may lead to a surge in heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the US over the coming decades. Vulnerable groups, including Black adults, seniors, and urban residents, are at a higher risk. The Federal Emergency Management Agency defines extreme heat days as "a period of two to three days of high humidity and temperatures above 90 degrees". Such days are increasing every year now. Between 2008 and 2019, the heat index, which accounts for both temperature and humidity, reached at least 90 degrees on an average of 54 days each summer in the US. During these scorching days, nearly 1,700 excess cardiovascular deaths were recorded annually, according to a study published in the journal Circulation. If fossil-fuel development continues to expand globally and the world only makes minimal efforts to reduce planet-warming pollution, the researchers predict that the US could face 80 days of extreme heat each summer, resulting in a staggering increase in heat-related cardiovascular deaths, exceeding 5,491 excess deaths per year. Even in a more optimistic scenario where climate change mitigation measures are enacted, the US could still experience 71 days of extreme heat each year, leading to a 2.6 times increase in heat-related mortality. By the middle of the century, this scenario could result in more than 4,320 excess cardiovascular deaths linked to excessive heat. Dr Lawrence Fine, a senior adviser at the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, stated that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US overall, and while extreme heat currently accounts for a relatively small fraction of total cardiovascular deaths, the increasing prevalence of hot days necessitates risk mitigation. Heat-related deaths tend to be concentrated during heatwaves and impact individuals who are more vulnerable due to their health conditions or other factors. Consequently, these episodes can strain emergency rooms and the broader healthcare system and pose a severe threat to specific individuals. The study's projections are based on population growth, migration trends, and greenhouse gas emissions data from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The analysis looked ahead to the years 2036 through 2065, using county-level data for the 48 contiguous states in the US. Also read: Heart attack deaths linked to severe COVID-19 cases? India's Health Minister issues warning The summer of 2023 has provided a stark example of the dangers posed by extreme heat. Maricopa County, Arizona, reported a significant number of deaths due to heat-associated illness, making this year the deadliest for heat deaths since the county began tracking them in 2006. Many of these deaths occurred as the Southwest experienced record-breaking temperatures and prolonged periods of extreme heat. The human heart is particularly susceptible to the effects of extreme heat. When the body overheats, the heart has to work harder to maintain a stable temperature, which can be especially dangerous for individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. Longer exposure to heat can lead to increased inflammation and blood clotting, raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study also emphasises the disproportionate impact of extreme heat on Black adults, who could face a six-fold increase in heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the coming decades compared to a projected 2.4 times increase among White adults. Seniors over the age of 65 and individuals living in metropolitan areas are also expected to be disproportionately affected. Demographic shifts, including an ageing population and urban growth, may exacerbate these vulnerabilities. Addressing the issue of heat-related deaths requires targeted efforts to protect those who are most vulnerable. Solutions include access to cooler environments, tree cover, and healthcare access. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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It was a daring burglary rivalling scenes from a movie. A lone-wolf thief, 31-year-old Lokesh Srivas, who allegedly carried out the sensational $3 million (Rs 25 crore) heist in a jewellery store in New Delhi, had done it like a 'military mission'. The accused had conducted three visits to Delhi to carry out a ‘recce’ of his target store at the heart of the Indian capital.&nbsp;

He was caught after a tip-off. And now, interesting details are emerging about how he went about his 'mission'.

When going to invade Umrao Singh Jewellers in south Delhi's Bhogal area, he carried a packet of cashews and almonds to ensure he didn’t go hungry.

<h2>The accused toured Delhi three times before burglary</h2>

According to the police, Srivas stayed at the Rajdhani Guest House at Chandni Chowk. In addition to performing a reconnaissance on September 21, Srivas had previously made two trips to the city for the same reason, police said.

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He arrived in Jangpura on September 9 and remained there till September 12, when he departed for Mathura-Vrindavan. On September 15, he left for Delhi again, where he remained until September 17. From Kashmere Gate, he then boarded a bus bound for the central state of Madhya Pradesh.

He made his last trip to Delhi on September 21 and at 9.20pm, he left for Jangpura to conduct another reconnaissance.

A screwdriver and a plier were among the two tools Srivas allegedly took to Delhi on September 21 and used to commit the robbery at Umrao Singh Jewellers, according to the police. Aside from these, he also spent $16 (Rs 1,300) for a disc cutter from GB Road and a hammer from Chandni Chowk.

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Delhi Police have also discovered CCTV footage from the store, in which Srivas is seen covering his face with a white towel and unplugging the CCTV equipment.

<h2>How police reached the accused&nbsp;</h2>

As part of a joint operation between the Delhi Police and the state's police, Srivas was taken into custody from Kabirdham district in the eastern state of Chhattisgarh on Friday (Sep 29) morning.&nbsp;

In Chhattisgarh, he already has multiple cases registered against him. The arrest happened when Chhattisgarh Police informed the south-east district police that they had apprehended a man named Lokesh Rao who admitted to assistant sub-inspector Shamit Tiwari that one of his colleagues "had committed a big crime in Delhi" after being apprehended.

The Chhattisgarh Police then provided a photo of Srivas that matched the suspect's body type and appearance from the CCTV examined by Delhi police that showed him entering the shop on September 24.

For the heist&nbsp;on&nbsp; September 24, the&nbsp;accused entered the shop through the terrace and escaped with ornaments worth $3 million (Rs 20-25 crore).&nbsp;

This is one of the biggest robberies in Delhi since 2015. Back then, a cash van driver fled with almost Rs 22.5 crore in cash from the Govindpuri neighbourhood in southeast Delhi.

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It was a daring burglary rivalling scenes from a movie. A lone-wolf thief, 31-year-old Lokesh Srivas, who allegedly carried out the sensational $3 million (Rs 25 crore) heist in a jewellery store in New Delhi, had done it like a 'military mission'.

It was a daring burglary rivalling scenes from a movie. A lone-wolf thief, 31-year-old Lokesh Srivas, who allegedly carried out the sensational $3 million (Rs 25 crore) heist in a jewellery store in New Delhi, had done it like a 'military mission'. The accused had conducted three visits to Delhi to carry out a ‘recce’ of his target store at the heart of the Indian capital. He was caught after a tip-off. And now, interesting details are emerging about how he went about his 'mission'. When going to invade Umrao Singh Jewellers in south Delhi's Bhogal area, he carried a packet of cashews and almonds to ensure he didn’t go hungry. The accused toured Delhi three times before burglary According to the police, Srivas stayed at the Rajdhani Guest House at Chandni Chowk. In addition to performing a reconnaissance on September 21, Srivas had previously made two trips to the city for the same reason, police said. Also read: India crypto fraud: Himachal Pradesh investors lose $24mn in a series of 'rug-pulls' He arrived in Jangpura on September 9 and remained there till September 12, when he departed for Mathura-Vrindavan. On September 15, he left for Delhi again, where he remained until September 17. From Kashmere Gate, he then boarded a bus bound for the central state of Madhya Pradesh. He made his last trip to Delhi on September 21 and at 9.20pm, he left for Jangpura to conduct another reconnaissance. A screwdriver and a plier were among the two tools Srivas allegedly took to Delhi on September 21 and used to commit the robbery at Umrao Singh Jewellers, according to the police. Aside from these, he also spent $16 (Rs 1,300) for a disc cutter from GB Road and a hammer from Chandni Chowk. Also read: 5G drives India's speed ranking up 72 places; better than many G20 countries Delhi Police have also discovered CCTV footage from the store, in which Srivas is seen covering his face with a white towel and unplugging the CCTV equipment. How police reached the accused As part of a joint operation between the Delhi Police and the state's police, Srivas was taken into custody from Kabirdham district in the eastern state of Chhattisgarh on Friday (Sep 29) morning. In Chhattisgarh, he already has multiple cases registered against him. The arrest happened when Chhattisgarh Police informed the south-east district police that they had apprehended a man named Lokesh Rao who admitted to assistant sub-inspector Shamit Tiwari that one of his colleagues "had committed a big crime in Delhi" after being apprehended. The Chhattisgarh Police then provided a photo of Srivas that matched the suspect's body type and appearance from the CCTV examined by Delhi police that showed him entering the shop on September 24. For the heist on September 24, the accused entered the shop through the terrace and escaped with ornaments worth $3 million (Rs 20-25 crore). This is one of the biggest robberies in Delhi since 2015. Back then, a cash van driver fled with almost Rs 22.5 crore in cash from the Govindpuri neighbourhood in southeast Delhi. (With inputs from agencies) ×

Delhi's $3 million heist: How one man single-handedly looted millions from a jewellery shop

Asia Cup 2023 Super Four: After intense matches in the group stage, four teams that have qualified for Asia Cup 2023 Super Four are Pakistan and India from Group A, and Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from Group B.

Asia Cup 2023 Super Four: After intense matches in the group stage, four teams that have qualified for Asia Cup 2023 Super Four are Pakistan and India from Group A, and Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from Group B. The first match of Asia Cup 2023 Super Four was held between Pakistan and Bangladesh on September 6 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore while the latter will also clash with Sri Lanka on September 9 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India will square off against Pakistan for the second time in the Asia Cup 2023 on September 10 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Since the previous match between the two teams had no result, fans are excited to watch which team will trump the other in the upcoming match. Here is all what you should know about Asia Cup 2023 Super Four: Asia Cup 2023 Super Four: Match Format The top 2 teams from each group qualified for the Super Four stage will play a round-robin series. The top two teams from the Super Four will play in the final against each other on September 17 in Colombo. When will the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s match be played?- Date Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage will begin from September 6. When to watch the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s?- Time Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s matches will start at 3:00 PM (IST). Where will the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s be played? Venue Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s will be co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Where to watch Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s live in India The broadcasting rights for Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s have been purchased by Star Sports for television. The match shall be available on following channels: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil SD + HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu SD+HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada Where to livestream Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s for free To live stream the match, the game will be available for free on the Disney+Hotstar platform. Here is the list of live streaming and broadcasting details in other countries: Pakistan: PTV Sports and Ten Sports Bangladesh: Gazi TV United Kingdom: TNT Sports app Australia: Fox Sports and FOXTel app South Africa: SuperSport Asia Cup 2023 Super Four: Full Schedule Date Match Venue September 6 PAK vs BAN Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore September 9 SL vs BAN R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo September 10 PAK vs IND R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo September 12 IND vs SL R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo September 14 PAK vs SL R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo September 15 IND vs BAN R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Asia Cup 2023 Super Four: Points Table TEAM MATCHES WON LOST POINTS NRR PAKISTAN 1 1 0 2 1.051 SRI LANKA 1 1 0 2 0.420 INDIA 0 0 0 0 0 BANGLADESH 2 0 2 0 -0.749 Asia Cup 2023 Super Four: Full Squads Bangladesh squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Naim Sheikh, Shamim Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve) Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (travelling reserve) Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vc), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan With inputs from agencies

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One of India's most crucial examinations, the so-called board exams, is going to be held twice a year, as opposed to once earlier, which could be a huge relief to millions of high school students. This major move is part of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education in sync with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which was announced on Wednesday (Aug 23) by India's Minister of &nbsp;Education Dharmendra Pradhan.

According to the NCF, all students will be allowed to appear in the board exams twice a year so that they can perform well. The students&nbsp;can sit for the exam of the subjects they feel they have prepared well. The ministry also assured that students can retain their best marks.

The education ministry said, "Board exams will be offered at least twice a year to ensure students have enough time and opportunity to perform well. Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for. They will also be allowed to retain the best score."

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Furthermore, all the students of Classes 11 and 12 will study two languages, out of which one should be Indian.

The&nbsp;NFC said that to make board exams “easier” from the current "high stakes,"&nbsp;the exam will assess the understanding and achievement of competencies rather than months of coaching and memorisation.

It added that Board exam developers and evaluators will also have to go through university-certified courses before taking up the job.

With this, the NCF aims to offer "on demand"&nbsp;exams very soon to align with the curriculum of NEP.

It is believed that the ministry will put an end to the practice of covering textbooks and will optimise it.&nbsp;

Until now students from class 9 to 12 studied five mandatory subjects with one optional subject but, now according to the new education framework, the number of mandatory subjects for the students of class 9 and 10 is seven and for students of 11 and&nbsp;12 is six.&nbsp;

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The NCF has grouped all optional subjects into three parts, the first group includes art education, physical education and vocational education.

Furthermore, the&nbsp;second group includes humanities, social science and interdisciplinary areas whereas the third group includes science, mathematics, and computational thinking.

This division aims to offer more flexibility&nbsp;among students to choose the interesting combinations of subjects according to their preferences.&nbsp;

Pradhan further said, "The textbooks for Classes 3-12 are to be aligned with 21st century requirements, making them rooted and futuristic.

(With inputs from agencies)

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One of India's most crucial examinations, the so-called board exams, is going to be held twice a year, as opposed to once earlier, which could be a huge relief to millions of high school students.

One of India's most crucial examinations, the so-called board exams, is going to be held twice a year, as opposed to once earlier, which could be a huge relief to millions of high school students. This major move is part of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education in sync with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which was announced on Wednesday (Aug 23) by India's Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan. According to the NCF, all students will be allowed to appear in the board exams twice a year so that they can perform well. The students can sit for the exam of the subjects they feel they have prepared well. The ministry also assured that students can retain their best marks. The education ministry said, "Board exams will be offered at least twice a year to ensure students have enough time and opportunity to perform well. Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for. They will also be allowed to retain the best score." Also Read| India: Govt approves proposals worth $944 million to enhance operational capabilities of armed forces Furthermore, all the students of Classes 11 and 12 will study two languages, out of which one should be Indian. The NFC said that to make board exams “easier” from the current "high stakes," the exam will assess the understanding and achievement of competencies rather than months of coaching and memorisation. It added that Board exam developers and evaluators will also have to go through university-certified courses before taking up the job. With this, the NCF aims to offer "on demand" exams very soon to align with the curriculum of NEP. It is believed that the ministry will put an end to the practice of covering textbooks and will optimise it. Until now students from class 9 to 12 studied five mandatory subjects with one optional subject but, now according to the new education framework, the number of mandatory subjects for the students of class 9 and 10 is seven and for students of 11 and 12 is six. Also Read | India's Tejas fighter aircraft successfully test-fires indigenous Astra missile The NCF has grouped all optional subjects into three parts, the first group includes art education, physical education and vocational education. Furthermore, the second group includes humanities, social science and interdisciplinary areas whereas the third group includes science, mathematics, and computational thinking. This division aims to offer more flexibility among students to choose the interesting combinations of subjects according to their preferences. Pradhan further said, "The textbooks for Classes 3-12 are to be aligned with 21st century requirements, making them rooted and futuristic. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister&nbsp;Najla&nbsp;Bouden without explanation Tuesday night and replaced her with former central bank executive Ahmed Hachani, whom he tasked with overcoming the "colossal challenges" facing the cash-strapped North African country.

No official explanation was given for Bouden's dismissal, but several local media outlets highlighted Saied's displeasure over a number of shortages, particularly of bread in state-subsidised bakeries.

Saied "terminated the functions" of Bouden, who had been the first woman to head a government in Tunisia, according to a press release and video released by the presidency shortly before midnight.

Saied immediately appointed in her place Hachani, who until now worked at the Tunisian central bank and studied law at the University of Tunis, where Saied taught, according to Hachani's Facebook profile.

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The new head of government, a figure unknown to the general public, was sworn in before the president, according to the presidency video.

At the end of the ceremony, Saied wished him "good luck in this responsibility".

The president stressed that "there are colossal challenges that we must overcome with a solid and strong will, in order to protect our homeland, our state and social peace".

In recent days, several meetings have taken place within the government and between the president and ministers over the problem of shortages of subsidised bread in several regions.

According to media, Saied, who recently said "bread is a red line for Tunisians", fears a repeat of the bread riots that left 150 dead in 1984 under Habib Bourguiba, the father of Tunisian independence.

Faced with a low-wage economy, the Tunisian state has since the 1970s centralised the purchase of a large number of basic ingredients such as flour, semolina, sugar, coffee and cooking oil, before putting them on the market at subsidised prices.

The country has been facing sporadic shortages of these products for months, linked, according to economists, to the requirement that suppliers be paid in advance, which Tunisia has had great difficulty doing.

<h2>&nbsp;Economic woes&nbsp;</h2>

The North African country, which is saddled with a crippling public wage bill from a civil service that employs 680,000 of its 12 million citizens, is struggling with debt of around 80 per cent of GDP and seeking foreign aid.

Tunisia in October reached a tentative deal for a $1.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund that would require Tunis to undertake a "comprehensive economic reform programme" that would phase out subsidies on fuel and electricity.

The IMF has also called for legislation to restructure more than 100 state-owned firms, which hold monopolies over many parts of the economy and in many cases are heavily indebted.

But hopes of securing the IMF bailout appear slim as President Kais Saied has repeatedly rejected "foreign diktats that will lead to more poverty".

Bouden was appointed by Saied on October 11, 2021, two and a half months after the president granted himself sweeping powers on July 25 by dismissing his then-prime minister and suspending parliament. Since his power grab, Saied has ruled by decree.

The constitution, which he had amended by referendum in the summer of 2022, greatly reduced the powers of parliament and granted the president's office unlimited powers.

A new assembly took office in the spring of 2023 following legislative elections at the end of 2022, which were boycotted by the opposition parties and shunned by voters with a turnout rate of around 10 per cent.

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On several occasions in recent months, the president has ordered the dismissal of various ministers, including the foreign minister, without giving a reason.

Since last February, about 20 opposition, media and business figures have been imprisoned in a wave of arrests that included Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party and one of the president's highest-profile critics.

They are accused of "plotting against state security", and Saied has called them "terrorists".

Amnesty International has labelled the roundup a "politically motivated witch hunt".

Ennahdha dominated coalitions in the decade since the 2011 democratic revolution that culminated in the downfall of dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and kicked off the Arab Spring uprisings across the region.

The political crisis Tunisia has been going through for two years is compounded by its serious economic difficulties.

Besides being heavily indebted, growth is a sluggish two per cent while poverty levels are rising and unemployment is very high at 15 per cent.

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Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Najla Bouden without explanation Tuesday night and replaced her with former central bank executive Ahmed Hachani, whom he tasked with overcoming the "colossal challenges" facing the cash-strapped North African country.

Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Najla Bouden without explanation Tuesday night and replaced her with former central bank executive Ahmed Hachani, whom he tasked with overcoming the "colossal challenges" facing the cash-strapped North African country. No official explanation was given for Bouden's dismissal, but several local media outlets highlighted Saied's displeasure over a number of shortages, particularly of bread in state-subsidised bakeries. Saied "terminated the functions" of Bouden, who had been the first woman to head a government in Tunisia, according to a press release and video released by the presidency shortly before midnight. Saied immediately appointed in her place Hachani, who until now worked at the Tunisian central bank and studied law at the University of Tunis, where Saied taught, according to Hachani's Facebook profile. Also read | Another political scandal in Singapore: Workers Party leaders quit over inappropriate relationship The new head of government, a figure unknown to the general public, was sworn in before the president, according to the presidency video. At the end of the ceremony, Saied wished him "good luck in this responsibility". The president stressed that "there are colossal challenges that we must overcome with a solid and strong will, in order to protect our homeland, our state and social peace". In recent days, several meetings have taken place within the government and between the president and ministers over the problem of shortages of subsidised bread in several regions. According to media, Saied, who recently said "bread is a red line for Tunisians", fears a repeat of the bread riots that left 150 dead in 1984 under Habib Bourguiba, the father of Tunisian independence. Faced with a low-wage economy, the Tunisian state has since the 1970s centralised the purchase of a large number of basic ingredients such as flour, semolina, sugar, coffee and cooking oil, before putting them on the market at subsidised prices. The country has been facing sporadic shortages of these products for months, linked, according to economists, to the requirement that suppliers be paid in advance, which Tunisia has had great difficulty doing. Economic woes The North African country, which is saddled with a crippling public wage bill from a civil service that employs 680,000 of its 12 million citizens, is struggling with debt of around 80 per cent of GDP and seeking foreign aid. Tunisia in October reached a tentative deal for a $1.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund that would require Tunis to undertake a "comprehensive economic reform programme" that would phase out subsidies on fuel and electricity. The IMF has also called for legislation to restructure more than 100 state-owned firms, which hold monopolies over many parts of the economy and in many cases are heavily indebted. But hopes of securing the IMF bailout appear slim as President Kais Saied has repeatedly rejected "foreign diktats that will lead to more poverty". Bouden was appointed by Saied on October 11, 2021, two and a half months after the president granted himself sweeping powers on July 25 by dismissing his then-prime minister and suspending parliament. Since his power grab, Saied has ruled by decree. The constitution, which he had amended by referendum in the summer of 2022, greatly reduced the powers of parliament and granted the president's office unlimited powers. A new assembly took office in the spring of 2023 following legislative elections at the end of 2022, which were boycotted by the opposition parties and shunned by voters with a turnout rate of around 10 per cent. Also read | China increases consumption after disappointing post-Covid economic recovery data On several occasions in recent months, the president has ordered the dismissal of various ministers, including the foreign minister, without giving a reason. Since last February, about 20 opposition, media and business figures have been imprisoned in a wave of arrests that included Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party and one of the president's highest-profile critics. They are accused of "plotting against state security", and Saied has called them "terrorists". Amnesty International has labelled the roundup a "politically motivated witch hunt". Ennahdha dominated coalitions in the decade since the 2011 democratic revolution that culminated in the downfall of dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and kicked off the Arab Spring uprisings across the region. The political crisis Tunisia has been going through for two years is compounded by its serious economic difficulties. Besides being heavily indebted, growth is a sluggish two per cent while poverty levels are rising and unemployment is very high at 15 per cent. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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In a&nbsp;Dutch&nbsp;museum the sound of hip-hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians.

A photo of superstar Beyonce dressed as Queen Nefertiti sits next to ancient busts, while a video of Rihanna channels Egyptian styles.

What appears to be a pharaoh's golden mask turns out to be a modern sculpture based on the cover of an album by the rapper Nas.

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But the "Kemet" exhibition at&nbsp;Leiden's Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) has enraged Egypt, which has reportedly banned the museum's archaeologists from a dig at a key site.

Egypt's antiquities service said the museum is "falsifying history" with its "Afrocentric" approach,&nbsp;which seeks to appropriate Egyptian culture,&nbsp;Dutch&nbsp;media reported.

The museum said it had meanwhile been hit with comments on social media that were "racist or offensive in nature" after the row blew up in Egypt.

And so what was meant to be an empowering celebration of "Egypt in hip-hop, jazz, soul and funk" has instead become a culture war.

<h2>'Nothing shocking'&nbsp;</h2>

With a small handful of visitors inspecting the exhibits on a quiet weekday morning, the canalside museum in a&nbsp;Dutch&nbsp;university town doesn't exactly look like a battlefield.

There are walls of album covers showing the influence of ancient Egypt by artists including Tina Turner, Earth Wind and Fire and Miles Davis, and a special interactive video installation.

One visitor said the reaction to the "informative" exhibition was overblown.

"This doesn't make any sense to me and they're just sort of being too sensitive or trying to score political points maybe... Nothing to me was shocking," said Daniel Voshart, 37, a filmmaker and artist from Canada.

"There were music videos that were already made and it's not like the&nbsp;Dutch&nbsp;government paid Beyonce to become you know, Egyptian."

Museum director Wim Weijland was quoted by the&nbsp;Dutch&nbsp;newspaper NRC as saying that Egypt's reaction was "unseemly".

The museum declined to comment on the dispute when contacted by AFP, instead pointing to a special section on its website.

The museum said there had been a "commotion about this exhibition, because it shows Egyptian culture through the eyes of artists with African roots."

The exhibition had two aims, it added -- to "show and understand the depiction of ancient Egypt and the messages in music by black artists" and to "show what scientific, Egyptological research can tell us about ancient Egypt and Nubia."

The curator of the exhibition, Daniel Soliman, is himself half Egyptian and a huge music fan, sources at the museum said.

<h2>'Complicated' relationship&nbsp;</h2>

The&nbsp;Dutch&nbsp;exhibition, which opened in late April and runs until September, appeared to walk into a already-brewing row in Egypt over a Netflix docudrama about Cleopatra.

Egyptian pundits and officials were up in arms in April after Netflix streamed a production depicting the ancient queen as black, and insisted she had lighter skin.

The Rijksmuseum's musical showcase was subsequently hit by similar criticisms of rewriting history.&nbsp;

Egyptian authorities then banned the museum's archaeologists from the necropolis at Saqqara, south of Cairo, NRC said.&nbsp;

Staff at the museum were shocked as they have been active for nearly five decades at the vast burial site, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and are currently leading an excavation there.

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"It's not just a story about whether the museum is getting the Egyptian identity right or wrong," Ali Hamdan, an assistant professor at the University of Amsterdam specialising in political geography, told AFP.

"This is a story about two different projects to make sense of Ancient Egypt. One is a... cultural project by this museum, and another is a political project by the Egyptian state."

Hamdan added that "your average Egyptian would describe themselves as Arab first maybe Egyptian second", while their relationship with Africa was "complicated".&nbsp;

Egyptian Tourism and Antquities authorities could not be reached for comment.

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In a Dutch museum the sound of hip-hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians.

In a Dutch museum the sound of hip-hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians. A photo of superstar Beyonce dressed as Queen Nefertiti sits next to ancient busts, while a video of Rihanna channels Egyptian styles. What appears to be a pharaoh's golden mask turns out to be a modern sculpture based on the cover of an album by the rapper Nas. Also read | 'Don't pay attention to that man,' says Cardi B rubbishing Offset's cheating allegations But the "Kemet" exhibition at Leiden's Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) has enraged Egypt, which has reportedly banned the museum's archaeologists from a dig at a key site. Egypt's antiquities service said the museum is "falsifying history" with its "Afrocentric" approach, which seeks to appropriate Egyptian culture, Dutch media reported. The museum said it had meanwhile been hit with comments on social media that were "racist or offensive in nature" after the row blew up in Egypt. And so what was meant to be an empowering celebration of "Egypt in hip-hop, jazz, soul and funk" has instead become a culture war. 'Nothing shocking' With a small handful of visitors inspecting the exhibits on a quiet weekday morning, the canalside museum in a Dutch university town doesn't exactly look like a battlefield. There are walls of album covers showing the influence of ancient Egypt by artists including Tina Turner, Earth Wind and Fire and Miles Davis, and a special interactive video installation. One visitor said the reaction to the "informative" exhibition was overblown. "This doesn't make any sense to me and they're just sort of being too sensitive or trying to score political points maybe... Nothing to me was shocking," said Daniel Voshart, 37, a filmmaker and artist from Canada. "There were music videos that were already made and it's not like the Dutch government paid Beyonce to become you know, Egyptian." Museum director Wim Weijland was quoted by the Dutch newspaper NRC as saying that Egypt's reaction was "unseemly". The museum declined to comment on the dispute when contacted by AFP, instead pointing to a special section on its website. The museum said there had been a "commotion about this exhibition, because it shows Egyptian culture through the eyes of artists with African roots." The exhibition had two aims, it added -- to "show and understand the depiction of ancient Egypt and the messages in music by black artists" and to "show what scientific, Egyptological research can tell us about ancient Egypt and Nubia." The curator of the exhibition, Daniel Soliman, is himself half Egyptian and a huge music fan, sources at the museum said. 'Complicated' relationship The Dutch exhibition, which opened in late April and runs until September, appeared to walk into a already-brewing row in Egypt over a Netflix docudrama about Cleopatra. Egyptian pundits and officials were up in arms in April after Netflix streamed a production depicting the ancient queen as black, and insisted she had lighter skin. The Rijksmuseum's musical showcase was subsequently hit by similar criticisms of rewriting history. Egyptian authorities then banned the museum's archaeologists from the necropolis at Saqqara, south of Cairo, NRC said. Staff at the museum were shocked as they have been active for nearly five decades at the vast burial site, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and are currently leading an excavation there. Also read | Pop star Shakira will face a second tax probe in Spain "It's not just a story about whether the museum is getting the Egyptian identity right or wrong," Ali Hamdan, an assistant professor at the University of Amsterdam specialising in political geography, told AFP. "This is a story about two different projects to make sense of Ancient Egypt. One is a... cultural project by this museum, and another is a political project by the Egyptian state." Hamdan added that "your average Egyptian would describe themselves as Arab first maybe Egyptian second", while their relationship with Africa was "complicated". Egyptian Tourism and Antquities authorities could not be reached for comment. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Dutch museum exhibit with Beyonce raises tempers in Egypt

Goldman&nbsp;Sachs reported a steep drop in second-quarter profits Wednesday (July 19) as it continued to struggle with an anemic merger and acquisition market and weakness in trading.

Profits came in at $1.1 billion, down 62 per cent from the year-ago period. Revenues fell eight percent to $10.9 billion.&nbsp;

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The big investment bank, which has essentially abandoned a once-touted push to compete with retail banks for Main Street consumers, pointed to a "significant decline in industry-wide completed mergers and acquisitions transactions" as a drag on its critical global banking and markets division.

Revenues also tumbled in trades connected to fixed income, commodities and &nbsp;currencies; revenues were flat in equities trading.

Goldman&nbsp;also suffered a drop in its other main division, asset and wealth management, citing net losses and markdowns in real estate.

In a June interview on CNBC,&nbsp;Goldman&nbsp;Sachs Chief executive David Solomon had warned of the hit to commercial real estate in the wake of higher interest rates and a shift to remote work.

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Solomon has come under scrutiny over his management of the bank's consumer banking business, which was begun by predecessor Lloyd Blankfein but aggressively expanded by Solomon.

A recent Wall Street Journal expose described the storied firm as at "war with itself," highlighting widespread complaints of partners about Solomon, who championed the acquisition of fintech platform GreenSky in 2021, an asset the bank now plans to divest.

Shares of&nbsp;Goldman&nbsp;dipped 0.1 per cent to $336.95 in pre-market trading.

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Goldman Sachs reported a steep drop in second-quarter profits Wednesday (July 19) as it continued to struggle with an anemic merger and acquisition market and weakness in trading.

Goldman Sachs reported a steep drop in second-quarter profits Wednesday (July 19) as it continued to struggle with an anemic merger and acquisition market and weakness in trading. Profits came in at $1.1 billion, down 62 per cent from the year-ago period. Revenues fell eight percent to $10.9 billion. Also read | Tesla seeks to expand German factory to make it biggest in country The big investment bank, which has essentially abandoned a once-touted push to compete with retail banks for Main Street consumers, pointed to a "significant decline in industry-wide completed mergers and acquisitions transactions" as a drag on its critical global banking and markets division. Revenues also tumbled in trades connected to fixed income, commodities and currencies; revenues were flat in equities trading. Goldman also suffered a drop in its other main division, asset and wealth management, citing net losses and markdowns in real estate. In a June interview on CNBC, Goldman Sachs Chief executive David Solomon had warned of the hit to commercial real estate in the wake of higher interest rates and a shift to remote work. Also read | Equity benchmark indices hit fresh peaks; Sensex breaches 67,000-mark in intra-day trade Solomon has come under scrutiny over his management of the bank's consumer banking business, which was begun by predecessor Lloyd Blankfein but aggressively expanded by Solomon. A recent Wall Street Journal expose described the storied firm as at "war with itself," highlighting widespread complaints of partners about Solomon, who championed the acquisition of fintech platform GreenSky in 2021, an asset the bank now plans to divest. Shares of Goldman dipped 0.1 per cent to $336.95 in pre-market trading. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Goldman Sachs reports 62% drop in Q2 profits on low merger activity

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