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As the tragic Pahalgam terror attack claimed the lives of at least 26 people, a Karnataka family had a narrow escape from the attack, and were saved by their "stubborn child's hunger".&nbsp;
An unexpected craving for Maggi noodles saved the family from getting shot by the terrorists on April 22.&nbsp;
Pradeep Hegde, his wife Shubha, and their 12-year-old son Siddhant were on a trip to Kashmir to explore the Baisaran meadows, also called 'Mini Switzerland'.&nbsp;
Shubha Hegde narrowly escaped the attack just by a hair as terrorists stormed the valley.
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<h2>'Child's hunger'&nbsp;</h2>
The family described their ordeal, saying that they reached the top of meadows after a tough, muddy hour-long horse ride, where they spent some time sightseeing and were about to go for the adventure activity zone.&nbsp;
However, their son Siddhant felt hungry and insisted on stopping to eat first.&nbsp;
"Around 1:45 pm, we thought of going there. But my son said he was hungry. We tried to convince him that we could eat before leaving. But he was adamant. So we headed towards the makeshift food stalls. We ordered Maggi," Pradeep told NDTV.&nbsp;
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He added, "My wife then went to the washroom, about 500 metres away. It was a pay-and-use toilet, so she returned, took the money, and went again. By that time, we had eaten, and she hurriedly ate."
After 15-20 seconds, they saw two guys with big guns and they were shooting continuously, Pradeep said, adding that one terrorist went towards the lower part of the Valley and another headed towards them.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Bullet touched her hair'</h2>
"Initially, we did not realise what was happening. Then we lay down. At this point, my wife thought of getting my bag, which was on the table. Our IDs and phones were in it. She got up to take the bag and felt something go past her right ear. It was a bullet," Pradeep said.
Shubha then realised that the IDs and phones were left on the table, but she instinctively got up to grab the bag. In that moment as she leaned forward to take the bag, a bullet whizzed past her right ear, grazing her hair.&nbsp;
"Something touched my hair," Shubha recalled. "I didn&rsquo;t realise it was a bullet at first, but the force made me turn &mdash; I saw it had hit the floor. God saved me."
Pradeep said that he didn't realise at that time that it was a terrorist attack, but recalled that someone shouted and asked people to run.&nbsp;
"I was 100 per cent sure we were going to die," Pradeep said. "But my wife just kept saying &lsquo;Nothing will happen&rsquo;. That confidence, I think, kept us going."
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Pradeep said that he didn't realise at that time that it was a terrorist attack, but recalled that someone shouted and asked people to run. India news

As the tragic Pahalgam terror attack claimed the lives of at least 26 people, a Karnataka family had a narrow escape from the attack, and were saved by their "stubborn child's hunger". An unexpected craving for Maggi noodles saved the family from getting shot by the terrorists on April 22. Pradeep Hegde, his wife Shubha, and their 12-year-old son Siddhant were on a trip to Kashmir to explore the Baisaran meadows, also called 'Mini Switzerland'. Shubha Hegde narrowly escaped the attack just by a hair as terrorists stormed the valley. Also read: Pahalgam terror attack: India warns Pakistan over 'unprovoked' ceasefire violations along LoC 'Child's hunger' The family described their ordeal, saying that they reached the top of meadows after a tough, muddy hour-long horse ride, where they spent some time sightseeing and were about to go for the adventure activity zone. However, their son Siddhant felt hungry and insisted on stopping to eat first. "Around 1:45 pm, we thought of going there. But my son said he was hungry. We tried to convince him that we could eat before leaving. But he was adamant. So we headed towards the makeshift food stalls. We ordered Maggi," Pradeep told NDTV. Also read: Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates: India warns Pakistan against unprovoked violations along LoC He added, "My wife then went to the washroom, about 500 metres away. It was a pay-and-use toilet, so she returned, took the money, and went again. By that time, we had eaten, and she hurriedly ate." After 15-20 seconds, they saw two guys with big guns and they were shooting continuously, Pradeep said, adding that one terrorist went towards the lower part of the Valley and another headed towards them. WATCH | Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan minister says Indian military strike 'within 24-36 hours' 'Bullet touched her hair' "Initially, we did not realise what was happening. Then we lay down. At this point, my wife thought of getting my bag, which was on the table. Our IDs and phones were in it. She got up to take the bag and felt something go past her right ear. It was a bullet," Pradeep said. Shubha then realised that the IDs and phones were left on the table, but she instinctively got up to grab the bag. In that moment as she leaned forward to take the bag, a bullet whizzed past her right ear, grazing her hair. "Something touched my hair," Shubha recalled. "I didn’t realise it was a bullet at first, but the force made me turn — I saw it had hit the floor. God saved me." Pradeep said that he didn't realise at that time that it was a terrorist attack, but recalled that someone shouted and asked people to run. "I was 100 per cent sure we were going to die," Pradeep said. "But my wife just kept saying ‘Nothing will happen’. That confidence, I think, kept us going." Also read: Pahalgam terror attack | 'You've obviously gone crazy but world knows what Pakistan is': Indian boxer Bidhuri gives fiery reply to Afridi

'A plate of Maggi, a flick of her hair': How a Karnataka family survived Pahalgam terror attack, thanks to child’s hunger

A light-driven launch system has been created by Chinese scientists for miniature robots, taking inspiration from squirting cucumbers. This robot can be used in the fields of medicine, agriculture, aerospace and even ballistics.

The soft hydrogel and graphene launcher of the team is able to release energy in just 0.3 milliseconds, which helps the device take off from both wet and dry surfaces and cover a distance that is 643 times its own body height, the South China Morning Post reported.&nbsp;

This technology can help develop miniature&nbsp;medicinal&nbsp;robots as smart-seeding&nbsp;agriculture&nbsp; robots. They can also be used for deep-tissue sampling, and carry the potential of getting used like a soft bullet.

“Robotic tasks&nbsp;that require robust propulsion abilities such as jumping, ejecting or catapulting require power-amplification strategies where kinetic energy is generated from pre-stored energy,” stated the researchers in a paper which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Materials.

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“Such devices typically need the energy release over short time durations,” for producing an adequate driving force, said lead author Wang Xin, &nbsp;who is a doctoral student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Wang said that the existing methods, which depend on chemical or elastic energy, can have limitations like complicated fabrication, long energy release periods and insufficient energy storage.

“Here we report an engineered accumulated strain energy-fracture power-amplification method that is inspired by the pressurised fluidic squirting mechanism of&nbsp;Ecballium elaterium,” said the team in the paper, while speaking about squirting cucumber plants.

<h2>All about G-hydrogel launcher’</h2>

The G-hydrogel launcher’ is small and has the shape of a disk. Its diameter is just 7mm (0.27 inches) and has a thickness of 3mm, however, it can move more than 1.93 (6.33 feet) metres vertically, according to the researchers.

Wang said that the motion performance of the G-hydrogel launcher exceeded “all the current engineering miniature robot systems with jumping/launching motions”.

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“The power amplification strategy may be applied to&nbsp;medical robots&nbsp;for scenarios that require force output, such as deep tissue sampling, stent delivery and [deployment], tissue resection [and more],” he added.

The launch system is still being tested by the team and can be used for creating untethered medical robots which need a high-force output to enter deep tissue.

(With inputs from agencies)

A light-driven launch system has been created by Chinese scientists for miniature robots, taking inspiration from squirting cucumbers. This robot can be used in the fields of medicine, agriculture, aerospace and even ballistics.

A light-driven launch system has been created by Chinese scientists for miniature robots, taking inspiration from squirting cucumbers. This robot can be used in the fields of medicine, agriculture, aerospace and even ballistics. The soft hydrogel and graphene launcher of the team is able to release energy in just 0.3 milliseconds, which helps the device take off from both wet and dry surfaces and cover a distance that is 643 times its own body height, the South China Morning Post reported. This technology can help develop miniature medicinal robots as smart-seeding agriculture robots. They can also be used for deep-tissue sampling, and carry the potential of getting used like a soft bullet. “Robotic tasks that require robust propulsion abilities such as jumping, ejecting or catapulting require power-amplification strategies where kinetic energy is generated from pre-stored energy,” stated the researchers in a paper which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Materials. Also Read: AI-powered robot dentist operates on live human for first time. Here's how it ends “Such devices typically need the energy release over short time durations,” for producing an adequate driving force, said lead author Wang Xin, who is a doctoral student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Wang said that the existing methods, which depend on chemical or elastic energy, can have limitations like complicated fabrication, long energy release periods and insufficient energy storage. “Here we report an engineered accumulated strain energy-fracture power-amplification method that is inspired by the pressurised fluidic squirting mechanism of Ecballium elaterium,” said the team in the paper, while speaking about squirting cucumber plants. All about G-hydrogel launcher’ The G-hydrogel launcher’ is small and has the shape of a disk. Its diameter is just 7mm (0.27 inches) and has a thickness of 3mm, however, it can move more than 1.93 (6.33 feet) metres vertically, according to the researchers. Wang said that the motion performance of the G-hydrogel launcher exceeded “all the current engineering miniature robot systems with jumping/launching motions”. Watch: Trash-sucking robot dog cleans Italian beaches with AI's help “The power amplification strategy may be applied to medical robots for scenarios that require force output, such as deep tissue sampling, stent delivery and [deployment], tissue resection [and more],” he added. The launch system is still being tested by the team and can be used for creating untethered medical robots which need a high-force output to enter deep tissue. (With inputs from agencies)

China develops robot which can shoot like a bullet at the sight of light

India is embarking on an ambitious high-speed rail project. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, under construction since 2017, is targeted for completion in 2026. Watch to know more.

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In a startling incident in Steubenville, Ohio, a woman identified as Rachel recounted how her portable tumbler unexpectedly deflected a stray bullet, potentially saving her life. The incident, which occurred on February 12, has since captivated social media platforms, underscoring the unforeseen versatility of this popular product.

Rachel and her fiance, David, were at home when they heard a series of gunshots outside.

Choosing to withhold her last name for safety reasons and recounting the harrowing moment, Rachel reportedly told a Western media outlet, “It was a freak accident, honestly, but my fiancé David and I were talking about something (then) we heard about seven or eight gunshots and then one really loud bang it entered my house.”

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Taking to TikTok, Rachel shared her ordeal, showcasing a video documenting the aftermath.

In the video, a bullet hole was seen in the wall. Also, marks were seen on a perfume spray indicating the bullet's trajectory. Lastly, there was a dent in her cream-coloured&nbsp;Stanley tumbler, which she claimed deflected the bullet, saving her life.&nbsp;

With a caption reading, “POV: My Stanley Cup&nbsp;saves my life when there’s a sho*t out in front of my house,” Rachel’s post swiftly garnered millions of views, with viewers expressing awe and disbelief at the tumbler’s resilience.

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Known for their durability, Stanley tumblers have previously made headlines for surviving extreme conditions, including fires.

"It was in a fire yesterday and it (the tumbler) still has ice in it," one woman claimed back in November last year.&nbsp;

<h2>Controversy surrounding lead&nbsp;</h2>

However, recent controversies have emerged, with concerns raised over potential lead content in the tumblers, prompting legal action against the company.

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In response to the lawsuits, Stanley maintained that while some lead may be present in the sealing material, their products pose no risk to consumers. "Please rest assured that no lead is present on the surface of any Stanley product that comes in contact with you or the contents of your container," the company reportedly said in a statement.&nbsp;

Nevertheless, the lawsuits alleged a failure to adequately warn purchasers about potential lead exposure, igniting a legal battle.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a startling incident in Steubenville, Ohio, a woman identified as Rachel recounted how her portable tumbler unexpectedly deflected a stray bullet, potentially saving her life.

In a startling incident in Steubenville, Ohio, a woman identified as Rachel recounted how her portable tumbler unexpectedly deflected a stray bullet, potentially saving her life. The incident, which occurred on February 12, has since captivated social media platforms, underscoring the unforeseen versatility of this popular product. Rachel and her fiance, David, were at home when they heard a series of gunshots outside. Choosing to withhold her last name for safety reasons and recounting the harrowing moment, Rachel reportedly told a Western media outlet, “It was a freak accident, honestly, but my fiancé David and I were talking about something (then) we heard about seven or eight gunshots and then one really loud bang it entered my house.” Also Read | Obesity 'epidemic' on the rise, more than 1 million afflicted around the world Taking to TikTok, Rachel shared her ordeal, showcasing a video documenting the aftermath. In the video, a bullet hole was seen in the wall. Also, marks were seen on a perfume spray indicating the bullet's trajectory. Lastly, there was a dent in her cream-coloured Stanley tumbler, which she claimed deflected the bullet, saving her life. With a caption reading, “POV: My Stanley Cup saves my life when there’s a sho*t out in front of my house,” Rachel’s post swiftly garnered millions of views, with viewers expressing awe and disbelief at the tumbler’s resilience. Also Read | US Congress approves stopgap measure to avert govt shutdown Known for their durability, Stanley tumblers have previously made headlines for surviving extreme conditions, including fires. "It was in a fire yesterday and it (the tumbler) still has ice in it," one woman claimed back in November last year. Controversy surrounding lead However, recent controversies have emerged, with concerns raised over potential lead content in the tumblers, prompting legal action against the company. Watch | James Bond's most iconic cars go on display × In response to the lawsuits, Stanley maintained that while some lead may be present in the sealing material, their products pose no risk to consumers. "Please rest assured that no lead is present on the surface of any Stanley product that comes in contact with you or the contents of your container," the company reportedly said in a statement. Nevertheless, the lawsuits alleged a failure to adequately warn purchasers about potential lead exposure, igniting a legal battle. (With inputs from agencies)

Ohio woman says tumbler miraculously deflected a stray bullet and saved her life. Here's what happened

A bullet fired from the gun that killed John Lennon is going under the hammer in the North East next week. The "macabre" artefact was gifted by the New York Police Department to Northumbria Police officer Brian Taylor.

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China's new 'dream bullet' is fitted with GPS, and can travel at the speed of Mach 7. The bullet is capable of changing course even after it is fired. But like most things Chinese, this bullet too is a rip-off and it is full of flaws.

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The post-mortem report of former model Divya Pahuja has revealed that she was shot in the head at point-blank range. Media reports claimed that a bullet was removed from the ex-model’s head during the autopsy. Earlier on January 13, her body was recovered from a canal in Haryana's Fatehabad district. The body was recovered based on a tip-off from accused Balraj Gill, who along with another person, had disposed&nbsp;of the body. Gill was arrested last week at an airport in Kolkata.

According to Gurugram police, Divya Pahuja was shot dead at the Hotel City Point by five people because she had allegedly been extorting money from the hotel owner, 56-year-old Abhijeet Singh, by blackmailing him with his "obscene pictures".

The CCTV footage from the hotel shows the accused, including Abhijeet, dragging Pahuja’s dead body draped in white cloth across the lobby. They later fled the scene in a car with the body in the boot.

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Later, Abhijeet handed over the car to Gill, who disposed of&nbsp;the body in the canal with the help of another person.

After the post-mortem, Divya’s body has been handed over to her family members in Gurugram, where her last rites will be conducted.

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The special investigating team (SIT) of Gurugram police recovered two pistols from the house of the hotel owner Abhijeet Singh and a pistol belonging to his arrested PSO Parvesh and sent them for forensic examination. Police suspect that any of the three weapons could have been used in Pahuja’s murder.

So far, police have arrested four people -- Abhijeet Singh, Hemraj, Omprakash and Megha -- in connection with the case.

Divya Pahuja was in jail for more than seven years for conspiring a “fake encounter” of her partner gangster Sandeep Gandoli in Mumbai with the Gurugram Police and rival gang leader Virendra Kumar alias Binder Gujjar on February 6, 2016.

(With inputs from agencies)

The post-mortem report of former model Divya Pahuja has revealed that she was shot in the head at point-blank range. Media reports claimed that a bullet was removed from the ex-model’s head during the autopsy.

The post-mortem report of former model Divya Pahuja has revealed that she was shot in the head at point-blank range. Media reports claimed that a bullet was removed from the ex-model’s head during the autopsy. Earlier on January 13, her body was recovered from a canal in Haryana's Fatehabad district. The body was recovered based on a tip-off from accused Balraj Gill, who along with another person, had disposed of the body. Gill was arrested last week at an airport in Kolkata. According to Gurugram police, Divya Pahuja was shot dead at the Hotel City Point by five people because she had allegedly been extorting money from the hotel owner, 56-year-old Abhijeet Singh, by blackmailing him with his "obscene pictures". The CCTV footage from the hotel shows the accused, including Abhijeet, dragging Pahuja’s dead body draped in white cloth across the lobby. They later fled the scene in a car with the body in the boot. Watch: Army Day India: For the second year, Army Day parade relocated outside of Delhi × Later, Abhijeet handed over the car to Gill, who disposed of the body in the canal with the help of another person. After the post-mortem, Divya’s body has been handed over to her family members in Gurugram, where her last rites will be conducted. Also read: India: Pothole jolt brings 80-year-old clinically dead man to life in Haryana The special investigating team (SIT) of Gurugram police recovered two pistols from the house of the hotel owner Abhijeet Singh and a pistol belonging to his arrested PSO Parvesh and sent them for forensic examination. Police suspect that any of the three weapons could have been used in Pahuja’s murder. So far, police have arrested four people -- Abhijeet Singh, Hemraj, Omprakash and Megha -- in connection with the case. Divya Pahuja was in jail for more than seven years for conspiring a “fake encounter” of her partner gangster Sandeep Gandoli in Mumbai with the Gurugram Police and rival gang leader Virendra Kumar alias Binder Gujjar on February 6, 2016. (With inputs from agencies)

Divya Pahuja’s murder: Bullet removed from head, was shot at point-blank range

In a remarkable feat of medical science, doctors in India's Bengaluru city achieved the extraordinary by successfully removing a bullet lodged in the head of a 29-year-old Yemeni national for almost two decades.

This exceptional case unfolded as a consequence of a traumatic incident when the man, aged 10 at the time, was caught in the crossfire between warring groups in Yemen.

The now 29-year-old Yemeni, a father of two and one of 10 siblings, had sustained a gunshot wound during a confrontation. Returning from a shop one afternoon, he found himself in the line of fire, resulting in a severe injury.

Rushed to a nearby hospital, the initial medical response involved cleaning the wound, but the embedded bullet remained untouched, as reported by The Times of India.

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<h2>Years of silent suffering</h2>

Over the years, the man endured the consequences of this silent intrusion.

Deafness, recurrent headaches, and persistent ear discharges became unwelcome companions.

The 3-centimetre-long bullet had traversed through his left ear, lodging itself in the bone and causing chronic ear infections due to pus accumulation.

Last week, a team of doctors at Aster Hospital in Bengaluru embarked on a challenging surgical mission.

Describing the procedure as "daunting", medical professionals faced the intricate task of extracting the metal object lodged perilously close to "vital vascular structures."

The patient was at a significant risk of major bleeding, underscoring the complexity of the operation.

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<h2>What it took to extract the embedded bullet</h2>

Employing meticulous planning, doctors used&nbsp;x-ray technology to precisely locate the bullet and separate it from the surrounding tissues.

Remarkably, the procedure concluded without complications or significant bleeding, mitigating the high-risk scenario.

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Post-surgery, the Yemeni man experienced partial restoration of his hearing, providing a glimmer of hope after years of silent suffering.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a remarkable feat of medical science, doctors in India's Bengaluru city achieved the extraordinary by successfully removing a bullet lodged in the head of a 29-year-old Yemeni national for almost two decades.

In a remarkable feat of medical science, doctors in India's Bengaluru city achieved the extraordinary by successfully removing a bullet lodged in the head of a 29-year-old Yemeni national for almost two decades. This exceptional case unfolded as a consequence of a traumatic incident when the man, aged 10 at the time, was caught in the crossfire between warring groups in Yemen. The now 29-year-old Yemeni, a father of two and one of 10 siblings, had sustained a gunshot wound during a confrontation. Returning from a shop one afternoon, he found himself in the line of fire, resulting in a severe injury. Rushed to a nearby hospital, the initial medical response involved cleaning the wound, but the embedded bullet remained untouched, as reported by The Times of India. Also read | Miracle surgery | Doctors in Israel join back boy's head detached in an accident Years of silent suffering Over the years, the man endured the consequences of this silent intrusion. Deafness, recurrent headaches, and persistent ear discharges became unwelcome companions. The 3-centimetre-long bullet had traversed through his left ear, lodging itself in the bone and causing chronic ear infections due to pus accumulation. Last week, a team of doctors at Aster Hospital in Bengaluru embarked on a challenging surgical mission. Describing the procedure as "daunting", medical professionals faced the intricate task of extracting the metal object lodged perilously close to "vital vascular structures." The patient was at a significant risk of major bleeding, underscoring the complexity of the operation. Also read | Thai drug lord gets plastic surgery to look like 'handsome' Korean man, police bust narcotics racket What it took to extract the embedded bullet Employing meticulous planning, doctors used x-ray technology to precisely locate the bullet and separate it from the surrounding tissues. Remarkably, the procedure concluded without complications or significant bleeding, mitigating the high-risk scenario. Also watch | Indian airlines grapple with malfunctions | Indian government ensures a robust regulatory framework Post-surgery, the Yemeni man experienced partial restoration of his hearing, providing a glimmer of hope after years of silent suffering. (With inputs from agencies)

In miracle surgery, Indian doctors remove bullet stuck in Yemeni man's head for 18 years

A passenger onboard a Myanmar National Airlines domestic flight suffered facial injuries when a bullet pierced through the aircraft’s cabin as it prepared to land at Loikaw, the capital of eastern Kayah state. The aircraft’s fuselage had been broken through by the bullet.

Myanmar: Bullet fired from ground pierces through fuselage of an aircraft, one injured

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett received a threatening letter containing a bullet. Following the intimidation, authorities have now strengthened security around Israeli PM and his family.

Israeli PM receives a bullet in a letter: Police boost security around PM & family

Israel police boost security around PM Bennett after he receives letter with bullet and death threats

The Taliban takeover may have plunged&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/genocide-in-making-afghan-ex-vp-calls-on-un-to-end-talibans-onslaught-into-panjshir-province-410875">Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;into uncertainty and economic pain, but arms dealer Khan Mohammad is making the most of it.

Sandwiched between a pharmacy and a general store, his shop in the Panjwai district of southern Kandahar province -- the spiritual birthplace of the Taliban -- is flush with fresh inventory.

Camouflage combat vests and bandoliers hung from the walls as Mohammed showed off his wares, including US-made Smith &amp; Wesson pistols and ammunition belts.

More pistols, grenades, walkie-talkies and jars full of bullets lined the glass display in the front.

The end of the conflict has led many weapon-owners to conclude they no longer need them, Mohammad explained.

"People who have had guns at home for years bring us their weapons," he said.

Mohammad has a customer lined up too.

"We buy them and sell... to the Mujahideen," he said, referring to the Taliban.

"The Taliban don't let anyone else take (the weapons)."

Mohammad did not just have weapons -- there were accessories too.

White Taliban baseball caps with the Muslim proclamation of faith printed on them hung from the ceiling. The group's flags were also on sale.

Another dealer in the dusty Panjwai market, whose shop was adorned with large Taliban flags and pictures of the group's top leaders, had more potent offerings.

They included assault rifles -- variants of the AK-47 as well as the US-made M4 and M16 -- and even light machine guns.

The Taliban for years procured weapons and ammunition from the black market. They also captured arms and equipment from the battlefield and abandoned military posts, according to UN and Western monitors.

And the recent collapse of the Afghan military created an arms bonanza for the militants.

Alongside a large haul of American-made infantry weapons,&nbsp;Afghanistan's new rulers now possess equipment and vehicles -- including humvees, armoured personnel carriers, and at least one functioning Black Hawk helicopter.

The militants are also making the most of their spoils.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-is-our-most-important-partner-says-taliban-spokesperson-zabihullah-mujahid-410510">Taliban</a> are cashing in on a wide variety of items from abandoned Afghan and Western military bases.

They seized Panjwai district in July as the withdrawal of US-led troops from&nbsp;Afghanistan&nbsp;gathered pace.

In the local market, everything from construction material to metal trays salvaged from the district's Afghan military base was for sale.

"We bought all these things from the Taliban after they conquered the Afghan army base," said vendor Murtaza, who gave only one name.

"Now we bring them to the market to sell."

The Taliban takeover may have plunged Afghanistan into uncertainty and economic pain, but arms dealer Khan Mohammad is making the most of it. Sandwiched between a pharmacy and a general store, his shop in the Panjwai district of southern Kandahar province -- the spiritual birthplace of the Taliban -- is flush with fresh inventory.

The Taliban takeover may have plunged Afghanistan into uncertainty and economic pain, but arms dealer Khan Mohammad is making the most of it. Sandwiched between a pharmacy and a general store, his shop in the Panjwai district of southern Kandahar province -- the spiritual birthplace of the Taliban -- is flush with fresh inventory. Camouflage combat vests and bandoliers hung from the walls as Mohammed showed off his wares, including US-made Smith & Wesson pistols and ammunition belts. More pistols, grenades, walkie-talkies and jars full of bullets lined the glass display in the front. The end of the conflict has led many weapon-owners to conclude they no longer need them, Mohammad explained. "People who have had guns at home for years bring us their weapons," he said. Mohammad has a customer lined up too. "We buy them and sell... to the Mujahideen," he said, referring to the Taliban. "The Taliban don't let anyone else take (the weapons)." Mohammad did not just have weapons -- there were accessories too. White Taliban baseball caps with the Muslim proclamation of faith printed on them hung from the ceiling. The group's flags were also on sale. Another dealer in the dusty Panjwai market, whose shop was adorned with large Taliban flags and pictures of the group's top leaders, had more potent offerings. They included assault rifles -- variants of the AK-47 as well as the US-made M4 and M16 -- and even light machine guns. The Taliban for years procured weapons and ammunition from the black market. They also captured arms and equipment from the battlefield and abandoned military posts, according to UN and Western monitors. And the recent collapse of the Afghan military created an arms bonanza for the militants. Alongside a large haul of American-made infantry weapons, Afghanistan's new rulers now possess equipment and vehicles -- including humvees, armoured personnel carriers, and at least one functioning Black Hawk helicopter. The militants are also making the most of their spoils. The Taliban are cashing in on a wide variety of items from abandoned Afghan and Western military bases. They seized Panjwai district in July as the withdrawal of US-led troops from Afghanistan gathered pace. In the local market, everything from construction material to metal trays salvaged from the district's Afghan military base was for sale. "We bought all these things from the Taliban after they conquered the Afghan army base," said vendor Murtaza, who gave only one name. "Now we bring them to the market to sell."

Boom time for Afghan arms dealers in Taliban heartland

The Centre has announced a contest inviting suggestions for a suitable name and mascot design for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train.

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) revealed that participants can submit entries till March 25.

At the end of the contest, the name of the train and the mascot will be shortlisted through a nominated committee and winners will be awarded a cash prize along with a certificate confirming their participation in the contest.

There will be five consolation prizes also in each category whose entries will be as good as winning entry but could not win because of certain minor details, the NHSRCL said in an official release.

"The mascot essentially should be a well-designed character which will personify the value system of NHSRCL and will also be able to communicate effectively. Naming the bullet train will provide it an identity which will help people to establish a connect with the bullet train," it added.

The bullet train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai will run a total length of 508 km, of which 21 km will be covered in the tunnel under the sea.

The cost of the tunnel is estimated at Rs 3,500 crores.

The total cost of the train project is Rs 1.10 trillion, and Japan is giving a loan of Rs. 88,000 crores for the same at a minimal interest of 0.1 per cent, which has to be repaid over 50 years.&nbsp;

The Centre has announced a contest inviting suggestions for a suitable name and mascot design for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) revealed that participants can submit entries till March 25.

The Centre has announced a contest inviting suggestions for a suitable name and mascot design for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) revealed that participants can submit entries till March 25. At the end of the contest, the name of the train and the mascot will be shortlisted through a nominated committee and winners will be awarded a cash prize along with a certificate confirming their participation in the contest. There will be five consolation prizes also in each category whose entries will be as good as winning entry but could not win because of certain minor details, the NHSRCL said in an official release. "The mascot essentially should be a well-designed character which will personify the value system of NHSRCL and will also be able to communicate effectively. Naming the bullet train will provide it an identity which will help people to establish a connect with the bullet train," it added. The bullet train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai will run a total length of 508 km, of which 21 km will be covered in the tunnel under the sea. The cost of the tunnel is estimated at Rs 3,500 crores. The total cost of the train project is Rs 1.10 trillion, and Japan is giving a loan of Rs. 88,000 crores for the same at a minimal interest of 0.1 per cent, which has to be repaid over 50 years.

Centre announces contest for naming bullet train, designing mascot

Addressing the Make in India event in Tokyo, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-going-through-massive-transformative-phase-today-modi-in-japan-174086">Prime Minister Modi</a> on Monday highlighted the ease of doing business in&nbsp;India and also invited the Japanese to invest in the country.

Prime Minister Modi said in order to promote the "ease of doing business"&nbsp;in the country, the Indian government has started ranking its 36 states and Union territories. The ranking&nbsp;has resulted in a healthy competition between the states and the UTs and has already started giving better results".

PM Modi said, "Some years ago, I spoke about making a mini-Japan in India. It's a matter of great happiness for me that today, you are working in an even larger number in India".

He further said, "When I took over the responsibility of the government in 2014, India was at 140th position in the 'ease of doing business' ranking of the World Bank. Now India has reached 100th position and we are working towards better ranking".

Highlighting the benefits of doing business in India, PM Modi said that low-cost manufacturing and competitive labour cost would further enhance the ease of doing business in the country. Inviting the Japanese businessmen to invest in India, he said Indian software and Japanese hardware&nbsp;will&nbsp;give great results together.

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The Prime Minister finally concluded by inviting Japanese businessmen to invest in the country and said he has always talked about Strong India-Strong Japan.

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The "Make in India: India-Japan Partnership in Africa and Digital Partnership"&nbsp;seminar held in Tokyo was also attended by&nbsp;National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval.

Addressing the Make in India event in Tokyo, Prime Minister Modi on Monday highlighted the ease of doing business in India and also invited the Japanese to invest in the country.

Addressing the Make in India event in Tokyo, Prime Minister Modi on Monday highlighted the ease of doing business in India and also invited the Japanese to invest in the country. Prime Minister Modi said in order to promote the "ease of doing business" in the country, the Indian government has started ranking its 36 states and Union territories. The ranking has resulted in a healthy competition between the states and the UTs and has already started giving better results". PM Modi said, "Some years ago, I spoke about making a mini-Japan in India. It's a matter of great happiness for me that today, you are working in an even larger number in India". He further said, "When I took over the responsibility of the government in 2014, India was at 140th position in the 'ease of doing business' ranking of the World Bank. Now India has reached 100th position and we are working towards better ranking". Highlighting the benefits of doing business in India, PM Modi said that low-cost manufacturing and competitive labour cost would further enhance the ease of doing business in the country. Inviting the Japanese businessmen to invest in India, he said Indian software and Japanese hardware will give great results together. भारत में व्यापार करने का एक फायदा Low cost manufacturing भी है। उसके पीछे भारत में Competitive Labour Cost एक बहुत बड़ी ताकत है। उसी तरह से हमारी IT industry एक बहुत बड़ी शक्ति है। मैंने पहले भी यहां आकर कहा है, हमारा Software और आपका Hardware मिल जाए, तो कमाल हो सकता है: PM — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018 × Referring to the new technological inventions like the AI, IoT, 3D Printing, Robotics in India, PM Modi said that the country was moving towards Industry 4.0. He said India and Japan's collaboration was going to yield better results for the two countries in the field of Electric Mobility. The Prime Minister finally concluded by inviting Japanese businessmen to invest in the country and said he has always talked about Strong India-Strong Japan. मैं हमेशा ही Strong India – Strong Japan की बात करता रहा हूं। मैं आज इस अवसर पर जापान के उद्यमी वर्ग का भारत पर विशेष विश्वास करने के लिए आभार व्यक्त करता हूं। मैं आप सभी को भारत में निवेश की गति बढ़ाने के लिए भी आमंत्रित करना चाहूंगा: PM — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018 × The "Make in India: India-Japan Partnership in Africa and Digital Partnership" seminar held in Tokyo was also attended by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval.

PM Modi urges Japan to invest in India

A BJP leader was shot dead outside his house last night by unidentified assailants at Bagma village in extremist-hit Khunti district, police said.

His cousin and mother also suffered bullet injuries in the attack.

Superintendent of Police Ashiwini Kumar Singh, who rushed to the spot today after being informed about the incident, said the motive behind the killing of district secretary of the BJP&#39;s ST cell, Bhaiya Ram Munda, was yet to be ascertained.

&quot;We are investigating the incident from all possible angles to find out the motive behind the killing of the 38-year-old leader,&quot; the SP asserted.

A massive search operation led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ranveer Singh has been launched to apprehend the culprits.

&quot;Munda&#39;s cousin Birsa and mother Aguni Devi were initially admitted in a local hospital with bullet injuries. The doctors there referred them to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi. Their condition is stable now,&quot; the SDPO said.

Initial investigations suggest Munda was killed by suspected members of an ultra group over levy demands, he added.

The district committee president of the BJP, Kashinath Mahato, said he has found out from the villagers that a group of assailants dragged Munda out of his house before pumping bullets into him.

Mahato today sought adequate compensation for Munda&#39;s kin, a government job for a family member and education expenses of his children.

He said that the BJP state committee has assured a sum of Rs 2 lakh from the party fund to the victim&#39;s family.

BJP leader Ram Mundi was shot dead outside his house last night by unidentified assailants at Bagma village in extremist-hit Khunti district, police said

A BJP leader was shot dead outside his house last night by unidentified assailants at Bagma village in extremist-hit Khunti district, police said. His cousin and mother also suffered bullet injuries in the attack. Superintendent of Police Ashiwini Kumar Singh, who rushed to the spot today after being informed about the incident, said the motive behind the killing of district secretary of the BJP's ST cell, Bhaiya Ram Munda, was yet to be ascertained. "We are investigating the incident from all possible angles to find out the motive behind the killing of the 38-year-old leader," the SP asserted. A massive search operation led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ranveer Singh has been launched to apprehend the culprits. "Munda's cousin Birsa and mother Aguni Devi were initially admitted in a local hospital with bullet injuries. The doctors there referred them to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi. Their condition is stable now," the SDPO said. Initial investigations suggest Munda was killed by suspected members of an ultra group over levy demands, he added. The district committee president of the BJP, Kashinath Mahato, said he has found out from the villagers that a group of assailants dragged Munda out of his house before pumping bullets into him. Mahato today sought adequate compensation for Munda's kin, a government job for a family member and education expenses of his children. He said that the BJP state committee has assured a sum of Rs 2 lakh from the party fund to the victim's family.

BJP leader shot dead in Jharkhand's Khunti district

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