A powerful geomagnetic storm, expected to last several days, will hit Earth on October 24. The magnetic storm has a K-index of 6, which corresponds to the red level, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.

A powerful geomagnetic storm, expected to last several days, will hit Earth on October 24. The magnetic storm has a K-index of 6, which corresponds to the red level, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported. Here's everything you need to know about the magnetic storm and how to protect the human body from its harmful effects. Magnetic Storm About To Hit Earth A magnetic storm of K-index 5 enveloped the Earth on October 21, according to reports from NOAA satellite systems, TESIS, and international meteorological laboratories worldwide. On October 24, the storm will get stronger as it reaches the K-index of 6, corresponding to a red-level magnetic storm. The geomagnetic activity will only subside on Thursday, October 26. What is a Magnetic Storm? Several eruptions and flares on the Sun cause solar energy emissions, leading to increased geomagnetic activity. During this time, the solar energy scatters in different directions, including towards Earth. The energy emitted during these eruptions contains charged particles that can move swiftly through space. These charged particles (protons and electrons) collide with Earth's magnetosphere, triggering geomagnetic activity called solar or magnetic storms. ALSO READ | NASA to take 'amusement park' approach to bring Mars samples back to Earth Scientists differentiate magnetic storms by their strength, depending on the flares. While tiny fluctuations are undetectable and classified under storms with K-index 2 or 3, those with K-index 4 and above are noticeable. Storms with a K-index higher than 5 come under the red-level magnetic storm category. Such storms can cause hindrances in satellite operation, GPRS, mobile communication, and electrical grid functioning. Moreover, powerful magnetic storms can cause aurora, a natural light display that shimmers in the sky. Impact of Magnetic Storms Powerful magnetic storms can affect the well-being of people on Earth. Scientists worldwide have been observing the impact of solar storms on human beings, but there is still no consensus. However, numerous researches verified a connection between people's deteriorating health and magnetic storms. Here are the common complaints people make during a magnetic storm: Headaches, migraines, and dizziness Insomnia or excessive sleepiness General weakness and worsened well-being Increased fatigue, decreased concentration, and productivity Heightened anxiety, depression, irritability, and aggression However, magnetic storms are more dangerous for astronauts beyond the protective shield of Earth's atmosphere, as the high radiation levels can significantly increase the risk of developing cancer. According to medical professionals, people must rest more, get proper sleep, avoid exertion, drink plenty of water and breathe fresh air during a magnetic storm. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Giant solar storm to hit Earth on Oct 24. Here's how to protect yourself

Will Pakistan beat India? Or will, there be a similar result favouring India? Well, the time will tell but as of now, the hot gossip in the cricket community is the high-powered and much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan, scheduled to take place on&nbsp;Sunday (October 24).&nbsp;

Fans in both the cricket-crazy nations go berserk over the Indo-Pak matches and their frenzy spreads like a fever. Although, the neighbouring countries now square off only in the multi-nation ICC tournaments as the bilateral series between the two has been suspended due to political reasons.&nbsp;The two teams last met in the 2019 ODI World Cup in England and India last hosted Pakistan in a bilateral series in 2013.&nbsp;

The question here is, who will win on Sunday? Will Indian skipper Virat Kohli open the campaign on a winning note? Or will Pakistan captain Babar Azam end the losing streak? The stats are favouring India as Men in Blue have beaten Pakistan in all of their 12 matches at the T20 and 50-over World Cups.&nbsp;

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However, the in-form Azam believes his team can break the World Cup jinx as commenting on the match, he said, "Definitely we have played a lot of cricket in the UAE. These conditions suit us and we know how to play here. We need to keep things simple in all the departments."

The Indian captain Kohli, on the other hand, has downplayed the hype as he said "it's just another game" of cricket. "I have always approached this game as just another game of cricket. I know there is a lot of hype created around this game more so with ticket sales and the demands for tickets. The environment, you can say, is different. From the fans' point of view, it is definitely louder. From the players' point of view, we stay as professional as we can."

With two-time World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni as the mentor of the team in World Cup 2021, the chances of Virat Kohli &amp; Co. are higher to win the marquee clash. In the Indian dressing room, the morale will be boosted with the presence of Dhoni, who led India to the inaugural T20 World Cup win in 2007.&nbsp;

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However, one can't ignore Pakistan form as they come into the Super 12s contest with 10 wins in a row in the United Arab Emirates. For the team, the skipper himself in top form with two T20 centuries this year. Bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali can trouble any opposition.&nbsp;

Overall, India hold a 7-1 advantage in the shortest format as Pakistan's only win came in a bilateral series which ended 1-1. But the result of India vs Pakistan on October 24 will be a new chapter in the career of Azam and Kohli.&nbsp;

Kohli has already announced that he that he will give up the India Twenty20 captaincy after the World Cup, so winning the title and the clash against Pakistan will be of huge significance. On the other hand, the Sunday is an opportunity for Babar Azam to script history.&nbsp;

Will Pakistan beat India? Or will, there be a similar result favouring India? Well, the time will tell but as of now, the hot gossip in the cricket community is the high-powered and much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan, scheduled to take place on Sunday (October 24).

Will Pakistan beat India? Or will, there be a similar result favouring India? Well, the time will tell but as of now, the hot gossip in the cricket community is the high-powered and much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan, scheduled to take place on Sunday (October 24). Fans in both the cricket-crazy nations go berserk over the Indo-Pak matches and their frenzy spreads like a fever. Although, the neighbouring countries now square off only in the multi-nation ICC tournaments as the bilateral series between the two has been suspended due to political reasons. The two teams last met in the 2019 ODI World Cup in England and India last hosted Pakistan in a bilateral series in 2013. The question here is, who will win on Sunday? Will Indian skipper Virat Kohli open the campaign on a winning note? Or will Pakistan captain Babar Azam end the losing streak? The stats are favouring India as Men in Blue have beaten Pakistan in all of their 12 matches at the T20 and 50-over World Cups. IN PICS | Mentor MS Dhoni and Billion cheers jersey: Why India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign will be remembered forever However, the in-form Azam believes his team can break the World Cup jinx as commenting on the match, he said, "Definitely we have played a lot of cricket in the UAE. These conditions suit us and we know how to play here. We need to keep things simple in all the departments." The Indian captain Kohli, on the other hand, has downplayed the hype as he said "it's just another game" of cricket. "I have always approached this game as just another game of cricket. I know there is a lot of hype created around this game more so with ticket sales and the demands for tickets. The environment, you can say, is different. From the fans' point of view, it is definitely louder. From the players' point of view, we stay as professional as we can." With two-time World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni as the mentor of the team in World Cup 2021, the chances of Virat Kohli & Co. are higher to win the marquee clash. In the Indian dressing room, the morale will be boosted with the presence of Dhoni, who led India to the inaugural T20 World Cup win in 2007. ALSO READ | From Javed Miandad's mimicry to Gautam Gambhir-Shahid Afridi spat: 5 epic moments from Indo-Pak ties However, one can't ignore Pakistan form as they come into the Super 12s contest with 10 wins in a row in the United Arab Emirates. For the team, the skipper himself in top form with two T20 centuries this year. Bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali can trouble any opposition. Overall, India hold a 7-1 advantage in the shortest format as Pakistan's only win came in a bilateral series which ended 1-1. But the result of India vs Pakistan on October 24 will be a new chapter in the career of Azam and Kohli. Kohli has already announced that he that he will give up the India Twenty20 captaincy after the World Cup, so winning the title and the clash against Pakistan will be of huge significance. On the other hand, the Sunday is an opportunity for Babar Azam to script history.

India vs Pakistan in World Cups: With 12-0 record, Pakistan has yet to win a match in 50 and 20 overs formats

Millions of cricket fans in India and Pakistan are eagerly waiting for the upcoming T20 World Cup clash between the two nations, which is scheduled to take place on October 24. The Virat Kohli-led team will start their campaign with the heavyweight clash, with an aim to keep their winning streak. India has emerged victorious in all the previous five matches against Pakistan in T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007.&nbsp;

Cricket rivalry between the two nations goes above and beyond and when it comes to cricket in the World Cup, it is like no other. From TV ads to social media trends, this particular battle dominates the charts.&nbsp;

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Cricket fanatics would remember the epic "Mauka Mauka" ads that are released by the organisers ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash. They go viral like a fever. Even this time, a new edition of the commercial has been produced and commenting on the same, India's spin legend Harbhajan Singh has taken a jibe at former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar.&nbsp;

In a video shared by Star Sports, Harbhajan can be heard speaking in Hindi, which can be loosely translated in English as, "I have told Shoaib Akhtar that what is the point of playing against us? You should just give us a walkover."

"You will play against us, lose again and get disappointed. What's the point? Shoaib Akhtar, there's no chance. We have a very solid team, very strong team. It will blow your team away," he added.

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The bilateral series between the two has been suspended due to political reasons and previously, the arch-rivals met at the 2019 World Cup in England, where India won against Pakistan and maintained their unbeaten record in World Cups.&nbsp;

Millions of cricket fans in India and Pakistan are eagerly waiting for the upcoming T20 World Cup clash between the two nations, which is scheduled to take place on October 24.

Millions of cricket fans in India and Pakistan are eagerly waiting for the upcoming T20 World Cup clash between the two nations, which is scheduled to take place on October 24. The Virat Kohli-led team will start their campaign with the heavyweight clash, with an aim to keep their winning streak. India has emerged victorious in all the previous five matches against Pakistan in T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007. Cricket rivalry between the two nations goes above and beyond and when it comes to cricket in the World Cup, it is like no other. From TV ads to social media trends, this particular battle dominates the charts. ALSO READ | From India vs Pakistan to Manchester United vs Liverpool: Could October 24 get any better? Cricket fanatics would remember the epic "Mauka Mauka" ads that are released by the organisers ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash. They go viral like a fever. Even this time, a new edition of the commercial has been produced and commenting on the same, India's spin legend Harbhajan Singh has taken a jibe at former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar. In a video shared by Star Sports, Harbhajan can be heard speaking in Hindi, which can be loosely translated in English as, "I have told Shoaib Akhtar that what is the point of playing against us? You should just give us a walkover." "You will play against us, lose again and get disappointed. What's the point? Shoaib Akhtar, there's no chance. We have a very solid team, very strong team. It will blow your team away," he added. ALSO READ | Saurav Ganguly met PCB chairman Ramiz Raja personally ahead of IPL 2021 final, Pakistan media claims The bilateral series between the two has been suspended due to political reasons and previously, the arch-rivals met at the 2019 World Cup in England, where India won against Pakistan and maintained their unbeaten record in World Cups.

'What's the point of playing?': Harbhajan Singh takes a jibe at Shoaib Akhtar ahead of India vs Pakistan clash

From Men's T20 World Cup to Premier League, October 24 should go in history as a day with the most iconic clashes being staged between fierce sports rivals. It's super Sunday for sports lovers as they will surely be glued to their TV screens with back-to-back unmissable blockbusters.

From Men's T20 World Cup to Premier League, October 24 should go in history as a day with the most iconic clashes being staged between fierce sports rivals. It's super Sunday for sports lovers as they will surely be glued to their TV screens with back-to-back unmissable blockbusters. Could October 24, 2021, get any better? From cricket to football, here's a list of clashes that just can't be missed on Oct 24. Watch one, record some, but do check the list of all matches and mark your calendars. English Premier League: Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League fans are thrilled for the Manchester United vs Liverpool clash as this high-profile rivalry will be a treat to watch after star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo re-joined Man Utd. The match will kick off at 9:00pm IST. ALSO READ | Watch: Team India's jersey for T20 World Cup displayed at Burj Khalifa with a breathtaking light show La Liga: Barcelona vs Real Madrid (El Clasico) The glorious history and epic rivalry between Spanish football clubs — Real Madrid and Barcelona — is set to take another turn in the absence of former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi and former star defender of Real, Sergio Ramos. Surprisingly, both will play together for French club Paris Saint-Germain. On October 24, Barca will take on Real Madrid and the match is scheduled for 7:45pm IST. Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain vs Olympique de Marseille 'El Clasico' is expected to be bland in the absence of some star players, but both Messi and Ramos have a chance to play (in case they are in the playing XI) on the same date as PSG is set to take on Olympique de Marseille moments after the Barca vs Madrid's La Liga clash will end. Marseille vs PSG is scheduled for 12:15am (Oct 25) IST. IN PICS | Iconic shades of blue: Evolution of Team India's jersey from 1985 to 2021 Serie A: Juventus vs Inter Milan It's a day for heavy-weight football clashes in European leagues as in Serie A, Juventus will face Inter Milan. Fans who loved to see Ronaldo play for Juventus might get disappointed, but nothing to worry about, they can watch the Portuguese star in action against Liverpool earlier in the day. Juventus vs Inter Milan is scheduled to start at 12:15am (Oct 25) IST. Men's T20 World Cup 2021: India vs Pakistan Virat Kohli-led team India will start their T20 World Cup campaign with a heavyweight clash against Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai. It is a known fact that cricket rivalry between the two nations goes above and beyond and when it comes to cricket in the World Cup, it is unparalleled among fans in the South Asian cricket-crazy countries. The bilateral series between the two has been suspended due to political reasons and previously, the arch-rivals met at the 2019 World Cup in England, where India won against Pakistan and maintained their unbeaten record in World Cups. The match will kick start at 7:30pm IST.

From India vs Pakistan to Manchester United vs Liverpool: Could October 24 get any better?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) selection committee meeting will be held on October 24 to select India's squad for the upcoming Bangladesh series.

"Team selection for upcoming series against Bangladesh is to be held on October 24," a BCCI source said.

Bangladesh are scheduled to tour India to play three T20I and two Test matches commencing from November 11.

India clean sweep South Africa 3-0 in the Test series for the first time as they won the final match by an innings and 202 runs in Ranchi on Tuesday. Since the ICC World Cup semifinal exit, India are playing back-to-back series.

According to the source, the selection panel will also decide whether Virat Kohli will feature in the series or will be given rest as he is playing extensively after the World Cup.

"This meeting will be crucial as its happening right after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of BCCI. Captain Virat Kohli who is playing continuously will be given rest or not is still a question because as of now there is no confirmation from the selection panel. Also, Sourav Ganguly is likely to meet Kohli on the sidelines of the meeting," the source added.

On Monday, Bangladesh cricketers have decided not to take part in any cricket activity until their demands are met.

There are 11 demands according to a list released by the players which include the reversal of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) decision last month to abandon the Bangladesh Premier League's (BPL) franchise-based model, ESPNcricinfo reported.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) selection committee meeting will be held on October 24 to select India's squad for the upcoming Bangladesh series.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) selection committee meeting will be held on October 24 to select India's squad for the upcoming Bangladesh series. "Team selection for upcoming series against Bangladesh is to be held on October 24," a BCCI source said. Bangladesh are scheduled to tour India to play three T20I and two Test matches commencing from November 11. India clean sweep South Africa 3-0 in the Test series for the first time as they won the final match by an innings and 202 runs in Ranchi on Tuesday. Since the ICC World Cup semifinal exit, India are playing back-to-back series. According to the source, the selection panel will also decide whether Virat Kohli will feature in the series or will be given rest as he is playing extensively after the World Cup. "This meeting will be crucial as its happening right after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of BCCI. Captain Virat Kohli who is playing continuously will be given rest or not is still a question because as of now there is no confirmation from the selection panel. Also, Sourav Ganguly is likely to meet Kohli on the sidelines of the meeting," the source added. On Monday, Bangladesh cricketers have decided not to take part in any cricket activity until their demands are met. There are 11 demands according to a list released by the players which include the reversal of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) decision last month to abandon the Bangladesh Premier League's (BPL) franchise-based model, ESPNcricinfo reported.

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From India vs Pakistan to Manchester United vs Liverpool: Could October 24 get any better?

BCCI's selection committee to meet on October 24 to select India squad for Bangladesh tour