<p>An Australian woman has been charged with adding snail poison to her colleague's food. Investigators said the incident took place at a business in Oldbury, south of Perth, in February, Nine News reported. The victim noticed something green in her food, and only tasted it a bit to check what was wrong. But her tongue went numb instantly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 43-year-old woman who has been arrested in the matter was in a relationship with the 58-year-old colleague. The victim had brought some curry to work to share with her colleagues. They ate it in the morning without any issues. However, the police said that the 43-year-old woman went into a chemical storage shed and brought back something with her to the staff lunchroom.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The victim returned to the room and noticed bright granules in the curry. She suspected something was wrong but tasted some of it. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said her tongue went numb and she instantly took action. “We’re just very thankful that the person who tasted the curry was aware that something wasn’t quite right - they clearly had some early adverse effects to that,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The curry was tested, and the granules were revealed to be snail pellets containing metaldehyde. It is a common pesticide farmers use to control slugs and snails. The woman was arrested in Golden Bay on October 8. She has been charged with an unlawful act with intent to harm, specifically endangering the life, health, or safety of another person.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What is metaldehyde?&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>Snail pellets containing metaldehyde are synthetic chemical baits designed which are commonly used to eliminate garden pests like slugs and snails. Metaldehyde is a powerful neurotoxin and highly poisonous to dogs, cats, and livestock. Its scent and flavour often attract animals. Symptoms begin to show up within 30 to 180 minutes, including severe muscle tremors, and it can also cause fatal organ failure. Due to these risks, metaldehyde-based pellets have been banned or heavily restricted in several places.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

A woman in Perth, Australia, mixed snail pellets containing a highly poisonous substance into her lover's food at work. Why she did this is not known. She has been arrested, and will be produced in court on November 5.

An Australian woman has been charged with adding snail poison to her colleague's food. Investigators said the incident took place at a business in Oldbury, south of Perth, in February, Nine News reported. The victim noticed something green in her food, and only tasted it a bit to check what was wrong. But her tongue went numb instantly. The 43-year-old woman who has been arrested in the matter was in a relationship with the 58-year-old colleague. The victim had brought some curry to work to share with her colleagues. They ate it in the morning without any issues. However, the police said that the 43-year-old woman went into a chemical storage shed and brought back something with her to the staff lunchroom. The victim returned to the room and noticed bright granules in the curry. She suspected something was wrong but tasted some of it. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said her tongue went numb and she instantly took action. “We’re just very thankful that the person who tasted the curry was aware that something wasn’t quite right - they clearly had some early adverse effects to that,” he said. The curry was tested, and the granules were revealed to be snail pellets containing metaldehyde. It is a common pesticide farmers use to control slugs and snails. The woman was arrested in Golden Bay on October 8. She has been charged with an unlawful act with intent to harm, specifically endangering the life, health, or safety of another person. What is metaldehyde? Snail pellets containing metaldehyde are synthetic chemical baits designed which are commonly used to eliminate garden pests like slugs and snails. Metaldehyde is a powerful neurotoxin and highly poisonous to dogs, cats, and livestock. Its scent and flavour often attract animals. Symptoms begin to show up within 30 to 180 minutes, including severe muscle tremors, and it can also cause fatal organ failure. Due to these risks, metaldehyde-based pellets have been banned or heavily restricted in several places.

<p>A woman in Perth, Australia, mixed snail pellets containing a highly poisonous substance into her lover's food at work. Why she did this is not known. She has been arrested and will be produced in court on November 5.</p>

Australian woman charged for adding snail poison to lover's curry at work

<p>Geopolitical chaos and environmental collapse threaten everyone equally, but safety, as it turns out, comes with a shocking price tag. If you happen to be sitting on a fortune and find yourself worrying about the end of the world, a Swiss firm is offering a solution that feels straight out of an old spy thriller: hide your wealth inside a solid rock mountain.</p><p>Tucked away in the Brünig massif near the quiet village of Lungern, a team of local engineers is carving an extraordinary subterranean sanctuary into the limestone. It is part luxury storage, part nuclear-grade vault, and entirely a gamble on an increasingly unstable planet.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/baba-vanga-s-2026-prophecy-2-predictions-already-came-true-3-terrifying-ones-remain-first-human-alien-contact-world-war-3-and-putin-s-exit-1786169922573"><strong>Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside</strong></a></p><h2><strong>When will the underground bunkers be made?</strong></h2><p>This isn't a futuristic concept. According to The Times, excavation on the first wave of caverns kicked off in early 2026 after Brünig Mega Safe locked in its initial batch of high-net-worth clients. Construction on these initial spaces will take roughly two years, but when finished, they will give a whole new meaning to "asset diversification."</p><h2><strong>A five-star fortress beneath the Earth</strong></h2><p>The logic behind the project is ancient: if you want to keep something safe, put it behind a barrier nobody can pierce. Brünig Mega Safe is simply packaging that timeless instinct for modern billionaires.</p><p>Carved more than a hundred meters deep into the earth, the facility will hold two dozen custom-engineered caverns. Entry starts around 500,000 Swiss francs, opening up spaces tailored for everything from fine art collections and rare vintage wines to vintage Ferraris and stacks of precious metals. The natural interior will boast a steady 13°C temperature, ideal for aging a rare vintage, or even sitting out a crisis.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-plays-king-in-house-of-the-dragon-game-of-thrones-style-ai-video-sparks-fresh-royal-backlash-1786426597876"><strong>Trump plays king in House of the Dragon-style AI video, sparks fresh 'royal' backlash | WATCH</strong></a></p><p>What began as an ultra-secure storage facility, however, has rapidly evolved into a plan for human survival. The developers are designing modular plug-in living quarters, turning bare rock into discreet meeting lounges, executive boardrooms, or private panic rooms. Behind classified, multi-tiered checkpoints, clients can wait out whatever mess is unfolding on the surface. To top it off, the complex shares space with the Brünig Institute, a specialised facility dedicated to tactical security training and crisis management.</p><h2><strong>An old tradition with an expensive twist</strong></h2><p>Burrowing into granite is practically a Swiss national pastime. For over a century, Switzerland has transformed its majestic landscape into a network of hidden military fortresses, artillery emplacements, and underground shelters built to house its entire population in a crisis.</p><p>Brünig Mega Safe is simply giving that cold-war paranoia a sleek, private-sector makeover. The difference today is exclusivity. This isn't a civic shelter designed for the local townspeople, it is a private bunker where the ultra-wealthy can buy 99-year leases on peace of mind. To put it simply, the business is betting that the ultimate safe-haven asset isn't a bank account, but three hundred feet of solid alpine rock.</p>

What if your money, art and prized possessions could survive a war, disaster or economic collapse? A Swiss firm is carving private bunkers deep inside an Alpine mountain, offering the ultra-rich a very expensive version of survival.

Geopolitical chaos and environmental collapse threaten everyone equally, but safety, as it turns out, comes with a shocking price tag. If you happen to be sitting on a fortune and find yourself worrying about the end of the world, a Swiss firm is offering a solution that feels straight out of an old spy thriller: hide your wealth inside a solid rock mountain. Tucked away in the Brünig massif near the quiet village of Lungern, a team of local engineers is carving an extraordinary subterranean sanctuary into the limestone. It is part luxury storage, part nuclear-grade vault, and entirely a gamble on an increasingly unstable planet. Also read | Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside When will the underground bunkers be made? This isn't a futuristic concept. According to The Times, excavation on the first wave of caverns kicked off in early 2026 after Brünig Mega Safe locked in its initial batch of high-net-worth clients. Construction on these initial spaces will take roughly two years, but when finished, they will give a whole new meaning to "asset diversification." A five-star fortress beneath the Earth The logic behind the project is ancient: if you want to keep something safe, put it behind a barrier nobody can pierce. Brünig Mega Safe is simply packaging that timeless instinct for modern billionaires. Carved more than a hundred meters deep into the earth, the facility will hold two dozen custom-engineered caverns. Entry starts around 500,000 Swiss francs, opening up spaces tailored for everything from fine art collections and rare vintage wines to vintage Ferraris and stacks of precious metals. The natural interior will boast a steady 13°C temperature, ideal for aging a rare vintage, or even sitting out a crisis. Also read | Trump plays king in House of the Dragon-style AI video, sparks fresh 'royal' backlash | WATCH What began as an ultra-secure storage facility, however, has rapidly evolved into a plan for human survival. The developers are designing modular plug-in living quarters, turning bare rock into discreet meeting lounges, executive boardrooms, or private panic rooms. Behind classified, multi-tiered checkpoints, clients can wait out whatever mess is unfolding on the surface. To top it off, the complex shares space with the Brünig Institute, a specialised facility dedicated to tactical security training and crisis management. An old tradition with an expensive twist Burrowing into granite is practically a Swiss national pastime. For over a century, Switzerland has transformed its majestic landscape into a network of hidden military fortresses, artillery emplacements, and underground shelters built to house its entire population in a crisis. Brünig Mega Safe is simply giving that cold-war paranoia a sleek, private-sector makeover. The difference today is exclusivity. This isn't a civic shelter designed for the local townspeople, it is a private bunker where the ultra-wealthy can buy 99-year leases on peace of mind. To put it simply, the business is betting that the ultimate safe-haven asset isn't a bank account, but three hundred feet of solid alpine rock.

<p>What if your money, art and prized possessions could survive a war, disaster or economic collapse? A Swiss firm is carving private bunkers deep inside an Alpine mountain, offering the ultra-rich a very expensive version of survival.</p>

Want to survive the apocalypse? This Swiss firm is making end-of-the world bunkers for billionaires

<p>A 31-year-old Indian model, identified as Antara Soham Banerjee, allegedly attacked Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and a ticket checker with a razor blade. A dispute over a reserved seat aboard the Bandra-Ganganagar Aravali Express on August 12 caused the ruckus, according to the police complaint.</p><h2>What the police said about the model stripping in train</h2><p>The incident reportedly unfolded between Borivali and Dahanu between around 9.30 pm and 10.50 pm. &nbsp;Banerjee was travelling to Surat for a shoot. She had a sleeper-class ticket but was allegedly travelling in a reserved AC coach.&nbsp;</p><p>The confrontation began after a passenger asked her to vacate a reserved seat. She allegedly refused. Ticket inspector Harikesh Tripathi and RPF Assistant Sub-Inspector Yamini Kant Mishra, along with constable Rajesh Kumar, intervened, as per the police.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-railways-responds-after-viral-samosa-video-sparks-outrage-1783573045354/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-railways-responds-after-viral-samosa-video-sparks-outrage-1783573045354/embed</a></p><p>Police alleged that Banerjee became aggressive and abused the railway personnel before removing her clothes and producing a razor blade.&nbsp;</p><p>She allegedly attacked Mishra and Tripathi and also injured herself during the struggle, the police said.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-consumer-court-fines-indian-railways-rs-25-000-for-making-rac-passengers-share-one-blanket-1785384902619">Delhi Consumer Court fines Indian Railways Rs 25,000 for making RAC passengers share one blanket</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br>The RPF complaint further alleged that Banerjee damaged Mishra's uniform and mobile phone and broke his spectacles.&nbsp;</p><p>She also allegedly damaged other mobile phones during the altercation.&nbsp;</p><p>RPF personnel reportedly secured the doors of the AC coach to prevent the confrontation from spreading. Police alleged that Banerjee subsequently broke a window glass panel while attempting to get out.</p><p>When the train reached Dahanu railway station, Banerjee was deboarded and handed over to the Government Railway Police (GRP). Borivali Railway Police subsequently took custody of her, and a case was registered on August 13. She was later released on bail, with the investigation continuing.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-railways-hidden-loss-linen-items-worth-more-than-rs-100-crore-stolen-since-2022-1783937270330">Indian Railways’ hidden loss: Linen items worth more than Rs 100 crore stolen since 2022</a></p><h2>Model identity mix-up</h2><p>Borivali GRP Inspector Kunda Gavade said eyewitness accounts suggested Banerjee may have been distressed. Police said she was asked to contact relatives or seek legal assistance, but allegedly refused and instead insisted that she be arrested. She reportedly calmed down after the FIR was registered.</p><p>The case has also led to an identity mix-up. Some reports initially used photographs of television actor Antarra Subrata Banerjee, who has clarified through her team that she is not the woman named in the FIR and has no connection with the case. The accused is identified in the police complaint as Antara Soham Banerjee, a different person.</p><p>The allegations have not been established in court, and the investigation is ongoing.</p>

An Indian model allegedly attacked railways personnel with a razor blade during a seat dispute on the Aravali Express. She was deboarded and booked. Here is what happened 

A 31-year-old Indian model, identified as Antara Soham Banerjee, allegedly attacked Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and a ticket checker with a razor blade. A dispute over a reserved seat aboard the Bandra-Ganganagar Aravali Express on August 12 caused the ruckus, according to the police complaint. What the police said about the model stripping in train The incident reportedly unfolded between Borivali and Dahanu between around 9.30 pm and 10.50 pm. Banerjee was travelling to Surat for a shoot. She had a sleeper-class ticket but was allegedly travelling in a reserved AC coach. The confrontation began after a passenger asked her to vacate a reserved seat. She allegedly refused. Ticket inspector Harikesh Tripathi and RPF Assistant Sub-Inspector Yamini Kant Mishra, along with constable Rajesh Kumar, intervened, as per the police. https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-railways-responds-after-viral-samosa-video-sparks-outrage-1783573045354/embed Police alleged that Banerjee became aggressive and abused the railway personnel before removing her clothes and producing a razor blade. She allegedly attacked Mishra and Tripathi and also injured herself during the struggle, the police said. Also read: Delhi Consumer Court fines Indian Railways Rs 25,000 for making RAC passengers share one blanket The RPF complaint further alleged that Banerjee damaged Mishra's uniform and mobile phone and broke his spectacles. She also allegedly damaged other mobile phones during the altercation. RPF personnel reportedly secured the doors of the AC coach to prevent the confrontation from spreading. Police alleged that Banerjee subsequently broke a window glass panel while attempting to get out. When the train reached Dahanu railway station, Banerjee was deboarded and handed over to the Government Railway Police (GRP). Borivali Railway Police subsequently took custody of her, and a case was registered on August 13. She was later released on bail, with the investigation continuing. Also read: Indian Railways’ hidden loss: Linen items worth more than Rs 100 crore stolen since 2022 Model identity mix-up Borivali GRP Inspector Kunda Gavade said eyewitness accounts suggested Banerjee may have been distressed. Police said she was asked to contact relatives or seek legal assistance, but allegedly refused and instead insisted that she be arrested. She reportedly calmed down after the FIR was registered. The case has also led to an identity mix-up. Some reports initially used photographs of television actor Antarra Subrata Banerjee, who has clarified through her team that she is not the woman named in the FIR and has no connection with the case. The accused is identified in the police complaint as Antara Soham Banerjee, a different person. The allegations have not been established in court, and the investigation is ongoing.

<p>An Indian model allegedly attacked railway personnel with a razor blade during a seat dispute on the Aravali Express. She was deboarded and booked. Here is what happened&nbsp;</p>

Drama in night train: Indian model allegedly strips, attacks railway cops with blade over seat dispute

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A Donald Trump campaign rally has gone viral for an unexpected reason. An attendee seated directly behind the U.S. President appeared to mimic Trump's signature hand gestures and facial expressions in real time, creating a hilarious moment that quickly spread across social media. The clip has sparked widespread reactions online, with many viewers comparing the attendee's expressions to Trump's iconic speaking style.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is once again at the center of online speculation after videos appearing to show him nodding off during official meetings went viral. Critics have questioned the president’s alertness, while the White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the claims, insisting the clips are being misinterpreted. The renewed debate comes as Trump’s fitness and stamina continue to draw public attention.

Trump dozing videos go viral again as White House rejects claims about President’s alertness

<p>Elon Musk has sparked a row after making a remark on social media suggesting that "Instagram is for girls" while mocking men who share their profiles with him. Musk's statement on X came in response to a viral discussion about social media habits and evolving online trends. The post centred on how people’s digital behaviour can often reflect different phases of their lives. The discussion highlighted common Instagram habits, such as posting “thirst traps,” regularly sharing stories throughout the day, and uploading pictures of home-cooked meals.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How to tell what phase of life a girl is in:<br><br>Posting thirst traps = recently single<br><br>Posting 5 stories a day and scrolling through so see if he saw it = she’s dating a guy who doesn’t like her<br><br>She suddenly starts posting home cooked meals, sourdough, and little farmer’s market… <a href="https://t.co/nZHet2jzwr">https://t.co/nZHet2jzwr</a></p>&mdash; Raq (@raqisright) <a href="https://twitter.com/raqisright/status/2055066754062455023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Later, Elon Musk added that when adult men send him links to their Instagram profiles, it makes him wonder whether they are “transitioning or what.” He wrote, "Obviously. Sometimes grown men send me their Instagram profiles and I'm like are you transitioning or what?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Critics claimed the statement ridiculed both men who are active Instagram users and transgender individuals by turning gender transition into a joke. Many users called the remarks offensive, while others accused Musk of continuing a pattern of comments perceived as targeting women and LGBTQ+ communities.</p><p><br>Several users also connected the remarks to the ongoing competition between X and Meta. Since taking over Twitter and rebranding it as X, Musk has often promoted the platform as a hub for political discourse and “free speech,” frequently drawing comparisons with Instagram’s more lifestyle-focused image.</p><p><br>Some critics argued that Musk’s comments were aimed less at humour and more at discrediting a competing social media platform. Others, however, defended him, describing the posts as typical internet humour and accusing critics of overreacting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-uk-health-secretary-wes-streeting-confirms-bid-to-replace-keir-starmer-as-labour-leader-after-quitting-cabinet-1778948975124"> Former UK health secretary Wes Streeting confirms bid to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader after quitting Cabinet</a></p><h3>Netizens mock in the post</h3><p>Musk's post quickly went viral after he made a remark on social media, with many users calling his comments sexist and offensive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a post on X, a user said, "I have a theory that we should all just be real with who we are and where we’re at in life. We all have dark circles under our eyes. We all get gray hair. We all gain a little weight in menopause. We all look tired most of the time because we live in a society that makes us slaves to a system that never really cared. Stop lying to the world and yourself. Just be real. Best thing you can do for the planet. Honesty changes things."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user said, “Instagram is basically PornHub with more clothes.” The next also said mockingly,"Threads is for people who just got banned from Twitter/X."</p>

The discussion highlighted common Instagram habits, such as posting “thirst traps,” regularly sharing stories throughout the day, and uploading pictures of home-cooked meals.

Elon Musk has sparked a row after making a remark on social media suggesting that "Instagram is for girls" while mocking men who share their profiles with him. Musk's statement on X came in response to a viral discussion about social media habits and evolving online trends. The post centred on how people’s digital behaviour can often reflect different phases of their lives. The discussion highlighted common Instagram habits, such as posting “thirst traps,” regularly sharing stories throughout the day, and uploading pictures of home-cooked meals.

<p>The discussion highlighted common Instagram habits, such as posting “thirst traps,” regularly sharing stories throughout the day, and uploading pictures of home-cooked meals.</p>

‘Instagram is for girls’: Elon Musk sparks row with his viral remark, netizens call it 'sexist'

Solar Impulse 2 once made history by circling the globe on sunlight alone, proving solar aviation was possible. But the revolutionary aircraft’s story has now taken a dramatic turn, ending not in triumph, but at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Scroll down for pics and more.

<p>Solar Impulse 2 once made history by circling the globe on sunlight alone, proving solar aviation was possible. But the revolutionary aircraft’s story has now taken a dramatic turn, ending not in triumph, but at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Scroll down for pics and more.</p>

Irony strikes! Solar Impulse 2, the plane that flew around the world on sunlight crashes after electrical failure | In Pics

<p>A rare, split-colored lobster has been discovered off the coast of Cape Cod, stunning a local fishing crew and marine experts alike. A fishing crew aboard the vessel Timothy Michael, operated by Wellfleet Shellfish Company, hauled in the unusual crustacean last Thursday. The company later shared images of the catch on social media, showing a lobster cleanly divided into two distinct colors—brown on one side and orange on the other.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The striking appearance has drawn comparisons to dual face due to its perfectly split coloration. “Extraordinarily rare,” the company said adding, "Split lobsters like this are extraordinarily rare,” Wellfleet Shellfish wrote in its post. Speaking to Popular Science, Chief Operating Officer Dan Brandt said that the company felt a responsibility to preserve the animal. “When something that rare comes across our docks, we see it as part of our role to share it with the broader community—Woods Hole Science Aquarium was the perfect fit for this lucky lobster,” Brandt said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pentagon-was-told-to-use-or-lose-leftover-93bn-it-lavished-it-on-lobsters-steaks-ipads-and-some-weird-items-1773213350232">Pentagon was on a deadline. It had to use or lose $93bn. So it bought lobsters, crabs and a lot more</a></p><h2>What we know about the science behind the phenomenon</h2><p>Experts say the lobster’s unusual coloration may stem from complex biological conditions such as genetic mosaicism or gynandromorphism, a rare condition where an organism exhibits both male and female characteristics. Other pigment irregularities during development can also produce such effects, according to local reports.</p>

<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/sweet-success-world-s-longest-tiramisu-created-in-london-setting-new-record-1777293483786">World's longest Tiramisu created in London, setting new record</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rather than ending up on a dinner plate, the lobster has been donated to the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, where it will be studied and eventually displayed to the public after renovations conclude in 2027. Aquarium biologist Julia Studley highlighted its educational value: “This animal is not only fascinating to look at but also serves as a great reminder of how intricate genetic mechanisms are and how much we should thank them for the diversity we see in the world around us.” The lobster’s rare appearance ultimately spared it from being cooked, turning it instead into a scientific curiosity and future exhibit, offering visitors a vivid glimpse of nature’s unpredictability.</p>

A rare split-colored lobster was caught off Cape Cod by Wellfleet Shellfish Company. Donated to Woods Hole Science Aquarium, the unique crustacean will be studied for genetic traits and displayed to the public.

A rare, split-colored lobster has been discovered off the coast of Cape Cod, stunning a local fishing crew and marine experts alike. A fishing crew aboard the vessel Timothy Michael, operated by Wellfleet Shellfish Company, hauled in the unusual crustacean last Thursday. The company later shared images of the catch on social media, showing a lobster cleanly divided into two distinct colors—brown on one side and orange on the other. The striking appearance has drawn comparisons to dual face due to its perfectly split coloration. “Extraordinarily rare,” the company said adding, "Split lobsters like this are extraordinarily rare,” Wellfleet Shellfish wrote in its post. Speaking to Popular Science, Chief Operating Officer Dan Brandt said that the company felt a responsibility to preserve the animal. “When something that rare comes across our docks, we see it as part of our role to share it with the broader community—Woods Hole Science Aquarium was the perfect fit for this lucky lobster,” Brandt said. Also Read: Pentagon was on a deadline. It had to use or lose $93bn. So it bought lobsters, crabs and a lot more What we know about the science behind the phenomenon Experts say the lobster’s unusual coloration may stem from complex biological conditions such as genetic mosaicism or gynandromorphism, a rare condition where an organism exhibits both male and female characteristics. Other pigment irregularities during development can also produce such effects, according to local reports.

<p>A rare split-colored lobster was caught off Cape Cod by Wellfleet Shellfish Company. Donated to Woods Hole Science Aquarium, the unique crustacean will be studied for genetic traits and displayed to the public.</p>

One-in-50-million: 'Extraordinarily rare' split-coloured lobster found by fishermen: What is special about it?

Nine days, one hour, 31 minutes — history made at every turn: Artemis II just rewrote space history, from record-breaking distance to historic firsts by NASA astronauts, this mission pushed human spaceflight further than ever before.

What made this journey truly historic? Scroll down.

<p>Nine days, one hour, 31 minutes — history made at every turn: Artemis II just rewrote space history, from record-breaking distance to historic firsts by NASA astronauts, this mission pushed human spaceflight further than ever before.</p><p>What made this journey truly historic? Scroll down.</p>

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<p>An AI‑generated video has been released by the Iranian state media on social media titled “One Vengeance For All”, showing US‑linked wars and atrocities, along with a missile hitting the Statue of Liberty. The video is indicating the escalating situation around the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 54-second clip, credited to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB and amplified by pro‑Tehran media, uses AI‑generated visuals to portray a historical pattern of US military involvement and alleged abuses in a major part of the world.</p><h3>Clip referenced several events</h3><p>The visual references events such as the displacement of Native Americans, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the Vietnam War, and more recent conflicts in Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, Gaza, and the broader Palestinian region, along with Epstein Island, presenting the US as a recurring force behind global suffering.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One Vengeance for all... <a href="https://t.co/FcdOrlDEdR">pic.twitter.com/FcdOrlDEdR</a></p>&mdash; Iran Embassy In Malaysia (@iraninmalaysia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iraninmalaysia/status/2037030181509227001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In the final moments of the clip, it shows a missile launch under the watch of Iran’s leadership, striking a reimagined Statue of Liberty whose head is replaced by Baal, a horned figure often linked to demonised interpretations of ancient beliefs. The imagery contrasts Baal worship with the worship of Allah, the true Creator.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The clip concludes with the slogan “One vengeance for all,” framing any potential Iranian retaliation as an act carried out on behalf of the world’s oppressed, a message reinforced by accompanying Farsi captions shared by Iranian outlets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-iranian-drone-attacks-us-black-hawk-helicopter-at-american-base-in-iraq-more-details-inside-1774506894944">WATCH: Iranian drone attacks US Black Hawk helicopter at American base in Iraq - More details inside</a></p>

The visual indicates events such as the displacement of Native Americans, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the Vietnam War, and more recent conflicts in Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, Gaza, and the broader Palestinian region, along with Epstein Island.

An AI‑generated video has been released by the Iranian state media on social media titled “One Vengeance For All”, showing US‑linked wars and atrocities, along with a missile hitting the Statue of Liberty. The video is indicating the escalating situation around the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict. The 54-second clip, credited to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB and amplified by pro‑Tehran media, uses AI‑generated visuals to portray a historical pattern of US military involvement and alleged abuses in a major part of the world. Clip referenced several events The visual references events such as the displacement of Native Americans, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the Vietnam War, and more recent conflicts in Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, Gaza, and the broader Palestinian region, along with Epstein Island, presenting the US as a recurring force behind global suffering.

<p>The visual indicates events such as the displacement of Native Americans, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the Vietnam War, and more recent conflicts in Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, Gaza, and the broader Palestinian region, along with Epstein Island.</p>

'One vengeance for all': Iran releases AI video targeting US' 'Statue of Liberty', signals ominous warning

<p>The American national arrested on charges of illegally entering India to go to Myanmar for training ethnic insurgents has previously revealed surprising details, describing his role in recruiting and preparing “fighters” for conflict zones across the world. But, as he framed it, the mission wasn’t about sending outsiders into foreign wars.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We are not sending foreigners over to fight wars for other people. We're sending people over who can help the local population fight wars for themselves. We have a limited amount of time, possibly only four to six weeks, to get them trained, ready to take part in the offensive," NDTV quoted the American identified as Matthew Aaron VanDyke as saying in a show by the YouTube channel, History NOW, over a decade ago.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, investigators are examining whether those past claims offer clues to his alleged activities in India, including accusations that he travelled onward to Myanmar to train ethnic armed organisations. But a more complex question arises: what truly drives a man who has spent years positioning himself at the frontlines of conflicts around the world?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"There are no other groups that are working with Christian militias that we work with. Liberty is a universal right. I want Sons of Liberty to be able to change the course of history," VanDyke said on History NOW.</p><h3>VanDyke trained Iraqis to kill ISIS</h3><p>In the series, VanDyke also claimed to train Iraqis to kill ISIS after they began taking cities. When questioned about the types of 'candidates' he employed for his work, whose nature is not of the ordinary kind? He responds, "We get all types... But we are very selective. So what I'm doing now is going through applicants."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I'm looking for people who want to come because they believe in the model of training local forces to resolve problems for themselves. We have a preference for former special forces, especially Green Berets," VanDyke said. "The training area will be very close to the frontline. I try to dissuade them now because it's a very, very different way of operating than when they served in an organised military. The accommodation is probably going to be given in an abandoned house in the town," he added. "Electricity comes and goes. It's within walking distance of the frontline. And there won't be surf and turf."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Matthew Aaron VanDyke was arrested at Kolkata Airport on March 13, while six others, Ukrainian nationals, were detained from different cities. Based on the FIR, all of them entered India on tourist visas at different times, later flew to Guwahati, and then travelled to Mizoram without the required permits before allegedly crossing illegally into Myanmar, where ethnic armed organisations are engaged in conflict with the military junta.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The report further states that the group provided training to these organisations in advanced asymmetric warfare tactics, including drone operations, and had also brought drones with them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-security-must-be-taken-away-iran-s-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-warns-enemies-after-intelligence-minister-esmail-khatib-s-killing-1773993250118"> ‘Security must be taken away’: Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns ‘enemies’ after Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib’s killing</a></p>

Matthew Aaron VanDyke was arrested at Kolkata Airport on March 13, while six others, Ukrainian nationals, were detained from different cities. All of them entered India on tourist visas at different times to cross Myanmar illegally.

The American national arrested on charges of illegally entering India to go to Myanmar for training ethnic insurgents has previously revealed surprising details, describing his role in recruiting and preparing “fighters” for conflict zones across the world. But, as he framed it, the mission wasn’t about sending outsiders into foreign wars. "We are not sending foreigners over to fight wars for other people. We're sending people over who can help the local population fight wars for themselves. We have a limited amount of time, possibly only four to six weeks, to get them trained, ready to take part in the offensive," NDTV quoted the American identified as Matthew Aaron VanDyke as saying in a show by the YouTube channel, History NOW, over a decade ago. Now, investigators are examining whether those past claims offer clues to his alleged activities in India, including accusations that he travelled onward to Myanmar to train ethnic armed organisations. But a more complex question arises: what truly drives a man who has spent years positioning himself at the frontlines of conflicts around the world? "There are no other groups that are working with Christian militias that we work with. Liberty is a universal right. I want Sons of Liberty to be able to change the course of history," VanDyke said on History NOW. VanDyke trained Iraqis to kill ISIS In the series, VanDyke also claimed to train Iraqis to kill ISIS after they began taking cities. When questioned about the types of 'candidates' he employed for his work, whose nature is not of the ordinary kind? He responds, "We get all types... But we are very selective. So what I'm doing now is going through applicants." "I'm looking for people who want to come because they believe in the model of training local forces to resolve problems for themselves. We have a preference for former special forces, especially Green Berets," VanDyke said. "The training area will be very close to the frontline. I try to dissuade them now because it's a very, very different way of operating than when they served in an organised military. The accommodation is probably going to be given in an abandoned house in the town," he added. "Electricity comes and goes. It's within walking distance of the frontline. And there won't be surf and turf." Matthew Aaron VanDyke was arrested at Kolkata Airport on March 13, while six others, Ukrainian nationals, were detained from different cities. Based on the FIR, all of them entered India on tourist visas at different times, later flew to Guwahati, and then travelled to Mizoram without the required permits before allegedly crossing illegally into Myanmar, where ethnic armed organisations are engaged in conflict with the military junta. The report further states that the group provided training to these organisations in advanced asymmetric warfare tactics, including drone operations, and had also brought drones with them. Also read: ‘Security must be taken away’: Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns ‘enemies’ after Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib’s killing

<p>Matthew Aaron VanDyke was arrested at Kolkata Airport on March 13, while six others, Ukrainian nationals, were detained from different cities. All of them entered India on tourist visas at different times to cross Myanmar illegally.</p>

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<p>In a shocking turn of events, a woman packed her father in a gunny bag to take him to a courier office in order to send a parcel out of Bengaluru. The act was done to make a reel for social media, highlighting that "couriering a person" was the only option left for travel when bus tickets are often sold out during the festive season. The whole scene was captured on camera and went viral on social media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The incident came to light on Tuesday when the five members of the family, a woman, her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, visited a courier service's office within the Vyalikaval police station limits carrying a large package. When staff asked what was inside, the family refused to respond. Suspicious, employees opened the parcel and were shocked to discover the woman’s father inside.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Citing sources, NDTV confirmed that the man appeared visibly distressed and was unable to breathe properly. The family later claimed the act was staged to create a reel for social media to highlight how bus tickets are often unavailable during the festive season around Ugadi and Ramzan, suggesting that sending a person by courier was the only remaining option.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even after being confronted, the family reportedly argued with the staff, insisting that the package be accepted since they had gone to the trouble of bringing it there. Later, they alerted the cops, leading them to the police station, where they also recorded an apology video and admitted that their actions were irresponsible. Authorities stated that they allowed the family to go after issuing a stringent warning for attempting the same stunts in the future.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We live in a weird weird world. Daughter &amp; family pack father in a gunny bag,take him to a courier office,ask staff to send parcel out of Bengaluru, all this for a reel showing it&#39;s easier to courier a man than get bus &amp; train tickets this festive season. Land in police station. <a href="https://t.co/ROz2SWjFpT">pic.twitter.com/ROz2SWjFpT</a></p>&mdash; Deepak Bopanna (@dpkBopanna) <a href="https://twitter.com/dpkBopanna/status/2033957424307335385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to the shocking incident</h3><p>After the video surfaced on social media, a user on X said, "When content crosses the line between creativity and common sense, situations like this happen."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The next said, "Creativity is great, but stunts like this send the wrong message and can be dangerous."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"For the sake of fame, what lows will people go to? Exposing bodies, chasing clout with cheap content, fake controversies, staged drama, clickbait lies, relationship publicity stunts, etc., and now this. Attention has become more important than dignity to some," the next said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/coldplay-kiss-cam-woman-has-ended-all-ties-with-former-boss-he-wasn-t-the-person-1773896386270">Coldplay kiss cam woman has ended all ties with former boss. 'He wasn't the person...'</a></p>

The incident came to light on Tuesday when the five members of the family, a woman, her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, visited a courier service's office within the Vyalikaval police station limits carrying a large package.

In a shocking turn of events, a woman packed her father in a gunny bag to take him to a courier office in order to send a parcel out of Bengaluru. The act was done to make a reel for social media, highlighting that "couriering a person" was the only option left for travel when bus tickets are often sold out during the festive season. The whole scene was captured on camera and went viral on social media. The incident came to light on Tuesday when the five members of the family, a woman, her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, visited a courier service's office within the Vyalikaval police station limits carrying a large package. When staff asked what was inside, the family refused to respond. Suspicious, employees opened the parcel and were shocked to discover the woman’s father inside. Citing sources, NDTV confirmed that the man appeared visibly distressed and was unable to breathe properly. The family later claimed the act was staged to create a reel for social media to highlight how bus tickets are often unavailable during the festive season around Ugadi and Ramzan, suggesting that sending a person by courier was the only remaining option. Even after being confronted, the family reportedly argued with the staff, insisting that the package be accepted since they had gone to the trouble of bringing it there. Later, they alerted the cops, leading them to the police station, where they also recorded an apology video and admitted that their actions were irresponsible. Authorities stated that they allowed the family to go after issuing a stringent warning for attempting the same stunts in the future.

<p>The incident came to light on Tuesday when the five members of the family, a woman, her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, visited a courier service's office within the Vyalikaval police station limits carrying a large package.</p>

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<p>The senior citizen card is an official ID issued by the state governments of India to people aged 60 years and above. It serves as an alternative to the Aadhaar Card for such individuals, offering benefits including healthcare concessions, travel discounts, and tax relief. The senior citizen card can be completed by the applicants online via state government portals or by submitting an offline application at local offices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the offline, an individual has to visit the ‘Sewa Kendra’ of the state they belong to in order to avail this card and submit an application form along with a deposit of Rs. 10. This document also acts as proof of domicile, providing access to various central and state welfare schemes.</p><h3>Benefits of the Senior Citizen Card</h3><ul><li>An individual can have privileged interest rates at the time of opening a fixed or recurring deposit with a bank or any other financial institution.</li><li>The senior citizen cardholder can avail an income tax exemption limit of up to Rs. 3 lakh in a financial year.</li><li>Senior citizens can avail travel concessions while booking tickets with state-run bus transport services and airline companies.</li><li>They are also eligible for discounted treatment at private hospitals and free medical care at government hospitals.</li><li>In addition, individuals aged 60 years and above can seek priority hearing dates in the Indian High Courts using the card.</li></ul><h3>How to Apply for a Senior Citizen Card?</h3><p><i><strong>Online application process:</strong></i></p><ul><li>Visit the official National Government Services Portal (<a href="https://www.india.gov.in/">India.gov.in</a>).</li><li>Go to the relevant state government section to begin registration.</li><li>Access the senior citizen card application form.</li><li>Complete the form with the required information.</li><li>Upload the necessary documents along with a passport-size photograph.</li><li>Pay the applicable registration fee.</li><li>Submit the form to complete the online application.</li></ul><p><i><strong>Offline application process</strong></i></p><ul><li>Visit the nearest local government party office or the General Tehsildar’s office.</li><li>Request the Senior Citizen Card Application Form from the concerned official.</li><li>Fill in the form and attach all required supporting documents.</li></ul><h3>What documents are required for a Senior Citizen Card?</h3><p><strong>Proof of identity: </strong>Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving licence, ration card, pension card, government-issued ID, or bank certificate</p><p><strong>Address proof:</strong> Passport, utility bills, rental agreement, registered sale deed, or bank passbook</p><p><strong>Proof of age:</strong> Birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or PAN card</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-releases-first-official-fact-sheet-on-us-india-trade-deal-says-it-ll-open-1-4b-strong-market-to-american-goods-1770701855280">White House releases first official fact sheet on US-India trade deal; no mention of New Delhi ending Russian oil purchase</a></p>

The senior citizen card serves as an alternative to the Aadhaar Card for such individuals, offering benefits including healthcare concessions, travel discounts, and tax relief. It can be completed by the applicants online or offline at local offices.

The senior citizen card is an official ID issued by the state governments of India to people aged 60 years and above. It serves as an alternative to the Aadhaar Card for such individuals, offering benefits including healthcare concessions, travel discounts, and tax relief. The senior citizen card can be completed by the applicants online via state government portals or by submitting an offline application at local offices. For the offline, an individual has to visit the ‘Sewa Kendra’ of the state they belong to in order to avail this card and submit an application form along with a deposit of Rs. 10. This document also acts as proof of domicile, providing access to various central and state welfare schemes. Benefits of the Senior Citizen Card An individual can have privileged interest rates at the time of opening a fixed or recurring deposit with a bank or any other financial institution. The senior citizen cardholder can avail an income tax exemption limit of up to Rs. 3 lakh in a financial year. Senior citizens can avail travel concessions while booking tickets with state-run bus transport services and airline companies. They are also eligible for discounted treatment at private hospitals and free medical care at government hospitals. In addition, individuals aged 60 years and above can seek priority hearing dates in the Indian High Courts using the card. How to Apply for a Senior Citizen Card? Online application process: Visit the official National Government Services Portal (India.gov.in). Go to the relevant state government section to begin registration. Access the senior citizen card application form. Complete the form with the required information. Upload the necessary documents along with a passport-size photograph. Pay the applicable registration fee. Submit the form to complete the online application. Offline application process Visit the nearest local government party office or the General Tehsildar’s office. Request the Senior Citizen Card Application Form from the concerned official. Fill in the form and attach all required supporting documents. What documents are required for a Senior Citizen Card? Proof of identity: Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving licence, ration card, pension card, government-issued ID, or bank certificate Address proof: Passport, utility bills, rental agreement, registered sale deed, or bank passbook Proof of age: Birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or PAN card Also read: White House releases first official fact sheet on US-India trade deal; no mention of New Delhi ending Russian oil purchase

<p>The senior citizen card serves as an alternative to the Aadhaar Card for such individuals, offering benefits including healthcare concessions, travel discounts, and tax relief. It can be completed by the applicants online or offline at local offices.</p>

What is India’s Senior Citizen Card? Benefits, features and application process: All you need to know

<p>US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday (Feb 9) offered a candid explanation for why he enjoys working under President Donald Trump, saying the president gives him the freedom to do things others would not allow. Kennedy's admission has sparked alarm among critics online, with some describing it as "scary". &nbsp;</p><h2><strong>"A joy to work for him"</strong></h2><p>Speaking at the Heritage Foundation in Washington while marking one year of the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, Kennedy described Trump as uniquely supportive of his approach to public health policy.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-health-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-bizarre-link-with-paedophile-revealed-in-latest-epstein-file-dump-dinosaur-hunt-emails-1770444507541"><strong>Trump health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s bizarre link with paedophile revealed in latest Epstein file dump</strong></a></p><p>Kennedy praised Trump as the "most business-friendly president" since George W. Bush and said the president is willing to challenge powerful interests. Trump "will not tolerate overreach and doesn’t care about vested interests, doesn’t care about offending powerful people," said the US health secretary.</p><p>He added that "So it is a joy to work for him because he lets me do stuff that I don’t think anybody else would".</p><p>Watch what he said here:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HHS Secretary RFK Jr: Trump lets me do stuff that I don&#39;t think anyone else would let me do <a href="https://t.co/6eteCtGSgN">pic.twitter.com/6eteCtGSgN</a></p>&mdash; Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/HQNewsNow/status/2020916894404911324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The remarks drew immediate reaction online and from critics, who raised concern about the direction of US health policy under Kennedy’s leadership.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That&#39;s what we&#39;re scared of.</p>&mdash; James White (@JamesWhiteNI) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesWhiteNI/status/2020968242760851868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We know. That’s the problem.</p>&mdash; RJ (@RJSprouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/RJSprouse/status/2020918657618940185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have unfortunately noticed that.<br><br>Thanks. 🙄</p>&mdash; Bill DeMayo (@BDeMayo) <a href="https://twitter.com/BDeMayo/status/2020917007139364946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And that&#39;s not a good thing.</p>&mdash; --Fatwolf-- BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE 💙 (@Fat_Wolf) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fat_Wolf/status/2020942459556200779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Red flags should be flying here</p>&mdash; Sara Wheeler (@swheeler69) <a href="https://twitter.com/swheeler69/status/2021121677107535906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Scepticism toward experts and vaccines</strong></h2><p>During his speech, Kennedy also questioned the role of experts in public decision-making, arguing that "trusting experts" was not central to democracy or science. Instead, he said, it was “a feature of religion and totalitarianism.”</p><p>Kennedy, long known for his scepticism toward vaccines, has continued pushing controversial changes since taking charge of the Department of Health and Human Services. Those moves include withdrawing federal recommendations on COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and healthy children, and reshaping advisory bodies at the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.</p><p>He also intensified criticism of ultra-processed foods, calling the issue "spiritual warfare" and warning that "we're going to lose our country” if the issue wasn't addressed. "It’s a war at scale against cellular activity. It's an assault on our children," he claimed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has revealed the ‘concerning’ reason he enjoys working under President Donald Trump. Here's what he said.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday (Feb 9) offered a candid explanation for why he enjoys working under President Donald Trump, saying the president gives him the freedom to do things others would not allow. Kennedy's admission has sparked alarm among critics online, with some describing it as "scary". "A joy to work for him" Speaking at the Heritage Foundation in Washington while marking one year of the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, Kennedy described Trump as uniquely supportive of his approach to public health policy. Also read | Trump health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s bizarre link with paedophile revealed in latest Epstein file dump Kennedy praised Trump as the "most business-friendly president" since George W. Bush and said the president is willing to challenge powerful interests. Trump "will not tolerate overreach and doesn’t care about vested interests, doesn’t care about offending powerful people," said the US health secretary. He added that "So it is a joy to work for him because he lets me do stuff that I don’t think anybody else would". Watch what he said here:

<p>US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has revealed the ‘concerning’ reason he enjoys working under President Donald Trump. Here's what he said.</p>

Robert F. Kennedy Jr reveals why working for Trump is 'a joy,' claims 'he lets me do stuff' | Watch

<p>Chairman of EKA Mobility and Pinnacle Industries, Dr Sudhir Mehta, has gone viral after he took a helicopter to reach Pune after being stuck for eight hours in a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune expressway. The industrialist's move came after several travellers were stranded following a gas tanker accident.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dr Sudhir Mehta went viral after he shared aerial footage of the miles-long traffic jam on social media, where he urged urgent infrastructure improvements. He emphasised the strategic placement of emergency exits and helipads along the high-speed corridor to manage potential crises.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Lacs of people are stuck on the #Mumbai #Pune expressway for the last 18 hours for ‘one gas tanker'. For such emergencies we need to plan exits at different points on the expressway which can be opened to allow vehicles to return,” Mehta said in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Helipads cost less than Rs 10 lacs to make and require less than one acre of open area. These need to be mandatory at various points near the expressway for emergency evacuation," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mehta also thanked Nitin Welde, an Air Veteran and Consultant for Helicopters in Civil Aviation, for assisting in getting back to Pune after being stuck for eight hours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH</strong>: https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-china-trump-xi-excellent-call-trade-taiwan-top-agenda-1770288638172/embedd</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lacs of people are stuck on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pune?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pune</a> expressway for the last 18 hours for “one gas tanker “ . For such emergencies we need to plan exits at different points on expressway which can be opened to allow vehicles to return. Helipads cost less than Rs 10 lacs to make and… <a href="https://t.co/u2EooiKjh3">pic.twitter.com/u2EooiKjh3</a></p>&mdash; Dr. Sudhir Mehta (@sudhirmehtapune) <a href="https://twitter.com/sudhirmehtapune/status/2018981445835088133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to the viral post</h3><p>One of the users said,"Why do we need helipad? Cannt they land on highway just like how it happens in dubai? Especially on newly constructed highways."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The next said, "What we need is people to be held accountable for such a mess. Civic authority should be equipped/prepared and ready for all eventualities."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Instead of that authority must stop movement of vehicles immediately &nbsp;on the expressway to avoid piling of further problems. There are plenty of means to inform commuters in advance. This doesn't require even heavy IT infrastructure. No idea when &nbsp;country will reach that stage?" another said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The next also said, "To use luxury train like Vande Bharat which covers the distance in sub 2 hours however, using train would dent your social standing &amp; reputation so it's good to be amid traffic rather moving on the track... Fastest, Safest &amp; needless to add economical too."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read More: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-if-iran-gets-nuclear-weapons-jd-vance-warns-of-regional-nuke-arms-race-mentions-saudi-arabia-1770281731429">'If Iran gets nuclear weapons...': JD Vance warns of regional nuke arms race, mentions Saudi Arabia</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-if-iran-gets-nuclear-weapons-jd-vance-warns-of-regional-nuke-arms-race-mentions-saudi-arabia-1770281731429">&nbsp;</a></p>

Dr Sudhir Mehta went viral after he shared aerial footage of the miles-long traffic jam on social media, where he urged urgent infrastructure improvements, emphasising the strategic placement of emergency exits.

Chairman of EKA Mobility and Pinnacle Industries, Dr Sudhir Mehta, has gone viral after he took a helicopter to reach Pune after being stuck for eight hours in a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune expressway. The industrialist's move came after several travellers were stranded following a gas tanker accident. Dr Sudhir Mehta went viral after he shared aerial footage of the miles-long traffic jam on social media, where he urged urgent infrastructure improvements. He emphasised the strategic placement of emergency exits and helipads along the high-speed corridor to manage potential crises. “Lacs of people are stuck on the #Mumbai #Pune expressway for the last 18 hours for ‘one gas tanker'. For such emergencies we need to plan exits at different points on the expressway which can be opened to allow vehicles to return,” Mehta said in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). “Helipads cost less than Rs 10 lacs to make and require less than one acre of open area. These need to be mandatory at various points near the expressway for emergency evacuation," he added. Mehta also thanked Nitin Welde, an Air Veteran and Consultant for Helicopters in Civil Aviation, for assisting in getting back to Pune after being stuck for eight hours. WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-china-trump-xi-excellent-call-trade-taiwan-top-agenda-1770288638172/embedd

<p>Dr Sudhir Mehta went viral after he shared aerial footage of the miles-long traffic jam on social media, where he urged urgent infrastructure improvements, emphasising the strategic placement of emergency exits.</p>

Stuck for 8 hours in traffic, Industrialist takes helicopter amid Mumbai–Pune Expressway jam; video goes viral

India is set to establish two thorium-based power plants in Maharashtra, one generating 1,540 megawatts and another producing 440 megawatts. The electricity produced through thorium could make power more affordable at just three and a half rupees per unit while keeping our environment clean.

<p>India is set to establish two thorium-based power plants in Maharashtra, one generating 1,540 megawatts and another producing 440 megawatts. The electricity produced through thorium could make power more affordable at just three and a half rupees per unit while keeping our environment clean.</p>

Electricity at just Rs 3.50 per unit? How thorium is more powerful, safer and cheaper than uranium nuclear power plants

<p>A 44-year-old woman was shot dead in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh on Saturday. Police suspected that the killing was likely to be related to the 2023 murder of her husband, an official said. The deceased woman was identified as Rachna Yadav, a resident of Shalimar Bagh and the resident welfare association (RWA) president of her area. Police also confirmed that she was shot in the head and died immediately.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It was revealed that Rachna was originally from Bhalswa village in north-west Delhi, and it was suspected that she was murdered in connection with the killing of her husband, Vijendra Yadav, who was shot dead in 2023. The case is still under trial.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"In the 2023 case, Vijendra Yadav was allegedly murdered due to previous enmity. Bharat Yadav and five others were named as accused. While five of the accused were arrested and are facing trial, the main accused, Bharat Yadav, is still absconding and has been declared a proclaimed offender," a senior police officer said, news agency PTI reported.</p><h3>Rachna was a key witness</h3><p>Police said Rachna was a key witness in her husband’s murder case, and her testimony was crucial for the prosecution. Investigators suspect her killing was intended to weaken the case and instil fear among other witnesses. CCTV footage has emerged in the Rachna Yadav murder case, which reportedly shows the shooter. Police said the accused fled the scene with the help of an accomplice who was waiting nearby on a sports bike with a Delhi registration number, enabling a quick escape.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to officials, a PCR call was received at around 10.59 am at Shalimar Bagh police station reporting that a woman had been shot. Police teams rushed to the location and found Rachna lying on the road in a pool of blood, with an empty cartridge recovered from the spot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Investigators said that as Rachna was returning after meeting a neighbour, two assailants intercepted her. One allegedly stopped her, asked her name, and upon confirmation, shot her in the head before fleeing with his accomplice.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Initial inquiry included that the attackers appeared to have prior knowledge about the targeted woman's identity and movements. "Crime Team and FSL teams were immediately called, and the scene of the crime was thoroughly examined. CCTV footage from nearby areas is being scanned to identify the assailants," Additional Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Bhisham Singh said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We are re-examining all aspects of the 2023 case and the role of the proclaimed offender (Bharat)," Singh said and added that multiple teams have been formed to find out the shooters and masterminds of the crime. In response, the victim's elder daughter, Kanika Yadav, claimed that the murder was planned by Bharat. "Some of the accused in my father's murder case are lodged in Tihar Jail. Despite that, they are planning such crimes. Bharat Yadav planned and executed my mother's murder," she alleged.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kanika alleged that her mother was killed for refusing to back down as a witness in her father’s murder case. "They were afraid that they would be convicted based on her statement. That is why my mother was killed. My father was murdered in 2023, and the case is still pending before the court," she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Police said Rachna is survived by two daughters, one married and the younger living with her. Security has been heightened in the area, and further investigations are ongoing.</p>

It was revealed that Rachna was originally from Bhalswa village in north-west Delhi, and it was suspected that she was murdered in connection with the killing of her husband, Vijendra Yadav, who was shot dead in 2023. The case is still under trial.

A 44-year-old woman was shot dead in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh on Saturday. Police suspected that the killing was likely to be related to the 2023 murder of her husband, an official said. The deceased woman was identified as Rachna Yadav, a resident of Shalimar Bagh and the resident welfare association (RWA) president of her area. Police also confirmed that she was shot in the head and died immediately. It was revealed that Rachna was originally from Bhalswa village in north-west Delhi, and it was suspected that she was murdered in connection with the killing of her husband, Vijendra Yadav, who was shot dead in 2023. The case is still under trial. "In the 2023 case, Vijendra Yadav was allegedly murdered due to previous enmity. Bharat Yadav and five others were named as accused. While five of the accused were arrested and are facing trial, the main accused, Bharat Yadav, is still absconding and has been declared a proclaimed offender," a senior police officer said, news agency PTI reported. Rachna was a key witness Police said Rachna was a key witness in her husband’s murder case, and her testimony was crucial for the prosecution. Investigators suspect her killing was intended to weaken the case and instil fear among other witnesses. CCTV footage has emerged in the Rachna Yadav murder case, which reportedly shows the shooter. Police said the accused fled the scene with the help of an accomplice who was waiting nearby on a sports bike with a Delhi registration number, enabling a quick escape. According to officials, a PCR call was received at around 10.59 am at Shalimar Bagh police station reporting that a woman had been shot. Police teams rushed to the location and found Rachna lying on the road in a pool of blood, with an empty cartridge recovered from the spot. Investigators said that as Rachna was returning after meeting a neighbour, two assailants intercepted her. One allegedly stopped her, asked her name, and upon confirmation, shot her in the head before fleeing with his accomplice. Initial inquiry included that the attackers appeared to have prior knowledge about the targeted woman's identity and movements. "Crime Team and FSL teams were immediately called, and the scene of the crime was thoroughly examined. CCTV footage from nearby areas is being scanned to identify the assailants," Additional Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Bhisham Singh said. "We are re-examining all aspects of the 2023 case and the role of the proclaimed offender (Bharat)," Singh said and added that multiple teams have been formed to find out the shooters and masterminds of the crime. In response, the victim's elder daughter, Kanika Yadav, claimed that the murder was planned by Bharat. "Some of the accused in my father's murder case are lodged in Tihar Jail. Despite that, they are planning such crimes. Bharat Yadav planned and executed my mother's murder," she alleged. Kanika alleged that her mother was killed for refusing to back down as a witness in her father’s murder case. "They were afraid that they would be convicted based on her statement. That is why my mother was killed. My father was murdered in 2023, and the case is still pending before the court," she said. Police said Rachna is survived by two daughters, one married and the younger living with her. Security has been heightened in the area, and further investigations are ongoing.

<p>It was revealed that Rachna was originally from Bhalswa village in north-west Delhi, and it was suspected that she was murdered in connection with the killing of her husband, Vijendra Yadav, who was shot dead in 2023. The case is still under trial.</p>

Delhi RWA president shot dead in Shalimar Bagh, probe links killing to 2023 husband's murder case

<p>A 47-year-old man from South Korea was reportedly stabbed to death by his Indian live-in partner in Greater Noida on Sunday (January 4, 2025), after which the accused woman was arrested. Police said the matter surfaced after the Knowledge Park police station was alerted by GIMS Hospital that a foreign national had been brought in dead.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The deceased was identified as Duck Hee Yuh, a South Korean citizen residing at ATS Pious Hideaways in Sector 150 of Gautam Buddh Nagar District. Preliminary investigations revealed that he was taken to the hospital by Lunjeana Pamai, a woman from Manipur who had been in a long-term live-in relationship with him, the police added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Preliminary investigation revealed that the woman allegedly stabbed the man with a knife," police said, news agency PTI reported. They further added that following the incident, a case was filed, and the accused woman was arrested. In addition, the body of the deceased has been sent for post-mortem, and a further probe is underway.</p><h3>Hee’s family in South Korea has been notified</h3><p>According to a report in the TOI, Duck Hee Yuh was from Cheongju-si in South Korea and Lunjeana Pamai (22) from Bishnupur in Manipur were in a live-in relationship and stayed in a flat in ATS Pious Hideways. Duck Hee Yuh was employed in India with a logistics company in Greater Noida for the past 10 years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the primary report, both had met at a party in Gurgaon before entering into the relationship. While Hee was working in Greater Noida, Pamai was unemployed. In response to the reason behind the fight, Sudheer Kumar, ADCP (Greater Noida) stated that Pamai had revealed to cops that Hee had been drinking since Saturday morning, which angered her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After she stabbed him, the police were notified on Sunday morning about the death of Hee from the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), where he was admitted. "A team reached the hospital and learnt that the South Korean national was in a live-in relationship with his girlfriend for the past two years," said Sudheer Kumar, ADCP (Greater Noida).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"According to her, Pamai tried to stop him from drinking between 3 am and 4 am. She asked him to have dinner and go off to sleep. But Hee became aggressive, which led to a heated argument between the two. It soon escalated into a physical fight, and Hee thrashed Pamai badly. In retaliation, she picked up a knife from the dining table and stabbed Hee a number of times in the chest," the officer said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After Hee fell to the ground after the attack, Pamai called his driver, Mandeep Singh. "She asked him to come to the flat. When Singh arrived early in the morning, Pamai told him everything. Singh called an ambulance and took Hee to the hospital along with Pamai. By the time they reached GIMS, Hee had died. When his girlfriend came to know about Hee's death, she quietly left the hospital without informing anyone," the ADCP said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Police said Hee’s family in South Korea has been notified and is travelling to Noida. Following a complaint filed by Singh, a case was registered against Pamai under Section 103 (murder) of the BNS at the Knowledge Park police station.</p>

The deceased was identified as Duck Hee Yuh, a South Korean citizen residing at ATS Pious Hideaways in Sector 150 of Gautam Buddh Nagar District. Preliminary investigations revealed that he was taken to the hospital by his live-in partner, Lunjeana Pamai, a woman from Manipur.

A 47-year-old man from South Korea was reportedly stabbed to death by his Indian live-in partner in Greater Noida on Sunday (January 4, 2025), after which the accused woman was arrested. Police said the matter surfaced after the Knowledge Park police station was alerted by GIMS Hospital that a foreign national had been brought in dead. The deceased was identified as Duck Hee Yuh, a South Korean citizen residing at ATS Pious Hideaways in Sector 150 of Gautam Buddh Nagar District. Preliminary investigations revealed that he was taken to the hospital by Lunjeana Pamai, a woman from Manipur who had been in a long-term live-in relationship with him, the police added. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the woman allegedly stabbed the man with a knife," police said, news agency PTI reported. They further added that following the incident, a case was filed, and the accused woman was arrested. In addition, the body of the deceased has been sent for post-mortem, and a further probe is underway. Hee’s family in South Korea has been notified According to a report in the TOI, Duck Hee Yuh was from Cheongju-si in South Korea and Lunjeana Pamai (22) from Bishnupur in Manipur were in a live-in relationship and stayed in a flat in ATS Pious Hideways. Duck Hee Yuh was employed in India with a logistics company in Greater Noida for the past 10 years. According to the primary report, both had met at a party in Gurgaon before entering into the relationship. While Hee was working in Greater Noida, Pamai was unemployed. In response to the reason behind the fight, Sudheer Kumar, ADCP (Greater Noida) stated that Pamai had revealed to cops that Hee had been drinking since Saturday morning, which angered her. After she stabbed him, the police were notified on Sunday morning about the death of Hee from the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), where he was admitted. "A team reached the hospital and learnt that the South Korean national was in a live-in relationship with his girlfriend for the past two years," said Sudheer Kumar, ADCP (Greater Noida). "According to her, Pamai tried to stop him from drinking between 3 am and 4 am. She asked him to have dinner and go off to sleep. But Hee became aggressive, which led to a heated argument between the two. It soon escalated into a physical fight, and Hee thrashed Pamai badly. In retaliation, she picked up a knife from the dining table and stabbed Hee a number of times in the chest," the officer said. After Hee fell to the ground after the attack, Pamai called his driver, Mandeep Singh. "She asked him to come to the flat. When Singh arrived early in the morning, Pamai told him everything. Singh called an ambulance and took Hee to the hospital along with Pamai. By the time they reached GIMS, Hee had died. When his girlfriend came to know about Hee's death, she quietly left the hospital without informing anyone," the ADCP said. Police said Hee’s family in South Korea has been notified and is travelling to Noida. Following a complaint filed by Singh, a case was registered against Pamai under Section 103 (murder) of the BNS at the Knowledge Park police station.

<p>The deceased was identified as Duck Hee Yuh, a South Korean citizen residing at ATS Pious Hideaways in Sector 150 of Gautam Buddh Nagar District. Preliminary investigations revealed that he was taken to the hospital by his live-in partner, Lunjeana Pamai, a woman from Manipur.</p>

SHOCKING: Manipur woman stabs South Korean boyfriend to death in Greater Noida, arrested — More details inside

The year 2025 was marked by intensifying global conflicts, major political upsets, rapid advances in technology and youth-led protests worldwide. From prolonged wars and deadly disasters to landmark elections and social movements, here are the top 10 events that shocked the world in 2025.

<p>The year 2025 was marked by intensifying global conflicts, major political upsets, rapid advances in technology and youth-led protests worldwide. From prolonged wars and deadly disasters to landmark elections and social movements, here are the top 10 events that shocked the world in 2025.</p>

Year-Ender 2025: A year that made headlines with wars, geopolitics, deaths and technology

<p>Two young men found a diamond worth over Rs 50 lakh in a small pit on a 40-gaj plot leased for Rs 200 just 20 days ago in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. They discovered a 15.34-carat diamond in their small mining plot after they began work. In response to the finding, officials confirmed that the rare stone, marked as “jam quality”, was dug out from the Krishna Kalyanpur belt, and it is likely to fetch a price of over Rs 50 lakh in the auction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to a report in the ET, the diamond was found by 24-year-old Satish Khatik and 23-year-old Sajid Mohammad, both from the Rani Ganj locality. As per the Panna diamond officer, Satish had taken a 6 x 6 metre diamond pit on lease in Krishna Kalyanpur in the Patti area by paying a deposit of Rs 200.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Duo in India&#39;s Madhya Pradesh unearth 15.34 carat diamond worth over Rs 50 lakh.<br><br>How did they make the discovery? <a href="https://twitter.com/BislaDiksha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BislaDiksha</a> has more. <a href="https://t.co/TDNg8YfGwk">pic.twitter.com/TDNg8YfGwk</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1999052500805226748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The duo had secured the lease just three weeks earlier to support their families and raise money for their sisters’ weddings. Satish runs a small shop, while Sajid sells fruits. Although Sajid’s father and grandfather spent years working in the local mines, they never came across a high-value gem. Hoping for a change in fortune, the friends decided to try their luck.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While digging in the shallow pit, they unearthed a sparkling 15.34-carat diamond, which they immediately submitted to the district diamond office. Officials inspected the stone and classified it as one of the finest finds.</p><h3>Officials say diamond may go for more than Rs 50 lakh&nbsp;</h3><p>Diamond officer Ravi Patel confirmed that its weight, clarity and brilliance place it among the top-grade stones discovered in 2025. Expert Anupam Singh also described it as the highest-quality diamond recovered from Panna this year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Officials indicated that the value of the diamond may go for more than Rs 50 lakh once it enters the auction. The amount after selling the diamond will be divided equally between the friends. Speaking to the news agency IANS, he said, “I discovered the diamond yesterday, which is 15.34 carats in weight. I will soon place it in the district auction office.”</p>

The diamond was found by 24-year-old Satish Khatik and 23-year-old Sajid Mohammad, both from the Rani Ganj locality. As per the Panna diamond officer, Satish had taken a 6 x 6 metre diamond pit on lease in Krishna Kalyanpur in the Patti area by paying a deposit of Rs 200.

Two young men found a diamond worth over Rs 50 lakh in a small pit on a 40-gaj plot leased for Rs 200 just 20 days ago in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. They discovered a 15.34-carat diamond in their small mining plot after they began work. In response to the finding, officials confirmed that the rare stone, marked as “jam quality”, was dug out from the Krishna Kalyanpur belt, and it is likely to fetch a price of over Rs 50 lakh in the auction. According to a report in the ET, the diamond was found by 24-year-old Satish Khatik and 23-year-old Sajid Mohammad, both from the Rani Ganj locality. As per the Panna diamond officer, Satish had taken a 6 x 6 metre diamond pit on lease in Krishna Kalyanpur in the Patti area by paying a deposit of Rs 200.

<p>The diamond was found by 24-year-old Satish Khatik and 23-year-old Sajid Mohammad, both from the Rani Ganj locality. As per the Panna diamond officer, Satish had taken a 6 x 6 metre diamond pit on lease in Krishna Kalyanpur in the Patti area by paying a deposit of Rs 200.</p>

WATCH | Two friends in Madhya Pradesh find Rs 50 lakh diamond on plot leased for Rs 200

<p>When British police raided a mansion near Hampstead Heath in 2021, they found something extraordinary. Besides racks of designer clothes, piles of shopping bags, and unopened Amazon boxes, they recovered hard drives containing more than 60,000 Bitcoin, worth over £5 billion. The woman in the mansion, Yadi Zhang – also known as Zhimin Qian – had been living under a false name, posing as an heiress. In reality, she was a fugitive who had fled China, accused of running one of that country’s biggest investment scams.</p><h2>The crypto queen of China, who was hiding in the UK</h2><p>Qian, 47, built her fortune by defrauding more than 100,000 Chinese pensioners through her company, Lantian Gerui, which claimed to mine cryptocurrency and invest in high-tech health products. In truth, it was a Ponzi scheme that used money from new investors to pay supposed profits to earlier ones, while Qian quietly transferred billions into her own accounts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/crypto-political-spend-rivals-big-oil-lobby-world-business-watch-wion-1761800916225/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/crypto-political-spend-rivals-big-oil-lobby-world-business-watch-wion-1761800916225/embed</a></p><h2>The “Little Flower” persona of Chinese crypo queen</h2><p>Qian crafted an image of a poetic visionary who wrote about love, patriotism and caring for the elderly. Her followers called her “Little Flower.” Her company’s events drew thousands, filled with patriotic music and promises of effortless wealth. “Get rich while lying down,” was her slogan. As in most Ponzi schemes, investors initially received small daily payouts that convinced them it was real. Many even borrowed heavily to invest more.</p><h2>Chinese crypto queen's ponzy scheme collapse&nbsp;</h2><p>When the scheme began to collapse in 2017 and Chinese authorities launched an investigation, Qian fled the country using a fake passport and arrived in London, according to police. She rented a mansion for £17,000 a month, and hired a personal assistant to convert her cryptocurrency, claiming to be the daughter of a diamond baron.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/why-are-crypto-markets-falling-1760706709071">Why are crypto markets falling? Explained</a></p><h2>Inside Qian’s diary: delusions of grandeur</h2><p>Qian’s diary, later seized by British police, revealed even bigger ambitions. She planned to buy a castle in Sweden, befriend a British duke, and even become the “queen” of Liberland – a self-proclaimed microstate on the Danube. In London, she spent her days gaming, shopping online and lying in bed, living the dream her investors had paid for.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-us-coordinate-real-time-to-seize-cryptocurrency-assets-worth-150-million-1757086955195">India, US coordinate real time to seize cryptocurrency assets worth $150 Million</a></p><h2>The mistake that exposed the Chinese crypto queen in UK</h2><p>Her downfall came when she tried to buy another luxury property in north London. Her assistant could not explain the source of the funds, raising suspicions that triggered a money-laundering investigation. British police raided her Hampstead home in 2021 and uncovered the enormous crypto cache – one of the largest ever seized in the UK.</p><h2>Guilty plea and sentencing for China crypto queen</h2><p>Arrested in York in 2023, Qian initially claimed she was escaping political persecution. But when faced with overwhelming evidence, she pleaded guilty to money-laundering offences. She remains in custody and is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court this week.</p><h2>Victims left behind, and might never get paid</h2><p>While Qian will face British justice, thousands of her victims in China may never recover their losses. Many elderly investors lost their life savings; one man told the BBC he lost both his marriage and his retirement funds. Others were left unable to afford food or medical care. If victims cannot prove ownership of the stolen funds, the remaining billions could ultimately revert to the UK government.</p>

Zhimin Qian, a Chinese “Crypto Queen,” duped 100,000 pensioners in a £5bn Bitcoin scam, fled to London, and now faces sentencing in the UK for one of the world’s largest crypto frauds. This is her story


When British police raided a mansion near Hampstead Heath in 2021, they found something extraordinary. Besides racks of designer clothes, piles of shopping bags, and unopened Amazon boxes, they recovered hard drives containing more than 60,000 Bitcoin, worth over £5 billion. The woman in the mansion, Yadi Zhang – also known as Zhimin Qian – had been living under a false name, posing as an heiress. In reality, she was a fugitive who had fled China, accused of running one of that country’s biggest investment scams. The crypto queen of China, who was hiding in the UK Qian, 47, built her fortune by defrauding more than 100,000 Chinese pensioners through her company, Lantian Gerui, which claimed to mine cryptocurrency and invest in high-tech health products. In truth, it was a Ponzi scheme that used money from new investors to pay supposed profits to earlier ones, while Qian quietly transferred billions into her own accounts. https://www.wionews.com/videos/crypto-political-spend-rivals-big-oil-lobby-world-business-watch-wion-1761800916225/embed The “Little Flower” persona of Chinese crypo queen Qian crafted an image of a poetic visionary who wrote about love, patriotism and caring for the elderly. Her followers called her “Little Flower.” Her company’s events drew thousands, filled with patriotic music and promises of effortless wealth. “Get rich while lying down,” was her slogan. As in most Ponzi schemes, investors initially received small daily payouts that convinced them it was real. Many even borrowed heavily to invest more. Chinese crypto queen's ponzy scheme collapse When the scheme began to collapse in 2017 and Chinese authorities launched an investigation, Qian fled the country using a fake passport and arrived in London, according to police. She rented a mansion for £17,000 a month, and hired a personal assistant to convert her cryptocurrency, claiming to be the daughter of a diamond baron. Also read: Why are crypto markets falling? Explained Inside Qian’s diary: delusions of grandeur Qian’s diary, later seized by British police, revealed even bigger ambitions. She planned to buy a castle in Sweden, befriend a British duke, and even become the “queen” of Liberland – a self-proclaimed microstate on the Danube. In London, she spent her days gaming, shopping online and lying in bed, living the dream her investors had paid for. Also read: India, US coordinate real time to seize cryptocurrency assets worth $150 Million The mistake that exposed the Chinese crypto queen in UK Her downfall came when she tried to buy another luxury property in north London. Her assistant could not explain the source of the funds, raising suspicions that triggered a money-laundering investigation. British police raided her Hampstead home in 2021 and uncovered the enormous crypto cache – one of the largest ever seized in the UK. Guilty plea and sentencing for China crypto queen Arrested in York in 2023, Qian initially claimed she was escaping political persecution. But when faced with overwhelming evidence, she pleaded guilty to money-laundering offences. She remains in custody and is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court this week. Victims left behind, and might never get paid While Qian will face British justice, thousands of her victims in China may never recover their losses. Many elderly investors lost their life savings; one man told the BBC he lost both his marriage and his retirement funds. Others were left unable to afford food or medical care. If victims cannot prove ownership of the stolen funds, the remaining billions could ultimately revert to the UK government.

<p>Zhimin Qian, a Chinese “Crypto Queen,” duped 100,000 pensioners in a £5bn Bitcoin scam, fled to London, and now faces sentencing in the UK for one of the world’s largest crypto frauds. This is her story<br>&nbsp;</p>

Chinese Crypto Queen in London: She duped thousands of China’s elderly, fled to the UK with billions – and got caught

<p>Artificial intelligence has entered almost every corner of the workplace, but a recent viral Reddit post has raised eyebrows about just how far it has gone. A user on the platform claimed that they were interviewed by an AI bot instead of a real person — and the story has quickly become a hot topic online. The Reddit user shared their experience on the page <i>r/interviews</i>, saying they received an email one morning inviting them to an online job interview. Everything seemed normal at first. “I clicked the link, and there was my interviewer. She smiled, nodded, and started asking questions,” the user wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But soon, things started to feel strange. The user noticed that the interviewer’s head movements looked repetitive, and her face twitched slightly every few seconds. Thinking it might be an internet glitch, they continued. However, the conversation felt too perfect, &nbsp;no pauses, no natural breaks, and no filler words.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read |</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/atp-finals-2025-can-anyone-stop-jannik-sinner-and-carlos-alcaraz-in-turin-1762670499049"><strong> ATP Finals 2025: Can anyone stop Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in Turin?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When the user tried to ask a question back, “Why do you think this role matters?” the interviewer’s response came instantly, in a tone that felt scripted and emotionless. At one point, the screen froze briefly and then continued as if nothing had happened. That’s when the candidate realised something wasn’t right.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Concluding the post, the user wrote, “I’m not against AI in hiring, but if an interviewer is basically a talking bot, shouldn’t candidates at least be told?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The post quickly spread across Reddit, with thousands commenting on it. One user wrote, “If the interviewer can be AI, then candidates should also be allowed to use AI to match the energy.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another added, “AI interviewers are not new, but they take away the human touch that interviews should have.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Some HR professionals in the comments admitted they found the story “scary,” saying that while AI can help shortlist candidates, replacing real human interviews could make hiring feel cold and impersonal.</p>

The user noticed that the interviewer’s head movements looked repetitive, and her face twitched slightly every few seconds. Thinking it might be an internet glitch, they continued. However, the conversation felt too perfect,  no pauses, no natural breaks, and no filler words.

Artificial intelligence has entered almost every corner of the workplace, but a recent viral Reddit post has raised eyebrows about just how far it has gone. A user on the platform claimed that they were interviewed by an AI bot instead of a real person — and the story has quickly become a hot topic online. The Reddit user shared their experience on the page r/interviews, saying they received an email one morning inviting them to an online job interview. Everything seemed normal at first. “I clicked the link, and there was my interviewer. She smiled, nodded, and started asking questions,” the user wrote. But soon, things started to feel strange. The user noticed that the interviewer’s head movements looked repetitive, and her face twitched slightly every few seconds. Thinking it might be an internet glitch, they continued. However, the conversation felt too perfect, no pauses, no natural breaks, and no filler words. Also read | ATP Finals 2025: Can anyone stop Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in Turin? When the user tried to ask a question back, “Why do you think this role matters?” the interviewer’s response came instantly, in a tone that felt scripted and emotionless. At one point, the screen froze briefly and then continued as if nothing had happened. That’s when the candidate realised something wasn’t right. Concluding the post, the user wrote, “I’m not against AI in hiring, but if an interviewer is basically a talking bot, shouldn’t candidates at least be told?” The post quickly spread across Reddit, with thousands commenting on it. One user wrote, “If the interviewer can be AI, then candidates should also be allowed to use AI to match the energy.” Another added, “AI interviewers are not new, but they take away the human touch that interviews should have.” Some HR professionals in the comments admitted they found the story “scary,” saying that while AI can help shortlist candidates, replacing real human interviews could make hiring feel cold and impersonal.

<p>The user noticed that the interviewer’s head movements looked repetitive, and her face twitched slightly every few seconds. Thinking it might be an internet glitch, they continued. However, the conversation felt too perfect, &nbsp;no pauses, no natural breaks, and no filler words.</p>

Viral Reddit post claims candidate was interviewed by AI bot instead of a human

A life-size sculpture of Donald Trump nailed to a cross while wearing a prison jumpsuit has gone on display in Switzerland after delays over backlash fears. Titled Saint or Sinner, the work by British artist Mason Storm has ignited a storm. Here's all you need to know.

<p>A life-size sculpture of Donald Trump nailed to a cross while wearing a prison jumpsuit has gone on display in Switzerland after delays over backlash fears. Titled Saint or Sinner, the work by British artist Mason Storm has ignited a storm. Here's all you need to know.</p>

'Saint or Sinner?': British artist crucifies Donald Trump in shocking new sculpture

<p>An Indian man was apprehended and charged for threatening people with a pistol-shaped lighter in the Siam Square of Bangkok on Monday. The incident unfolded around 4 pm in front of the Novotel hotel in Pathum Wan district, causing panic among bystanders, which resulted in swift action from the police.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per the report in the Bangkok Post, the 41-year-old man, identified as Sahil Ram Thadani, was recorded dancing on the road and verbally abusing all the passersby. In a while, police and security guards rushed to the spot and attempted to calm him down. However, Sahil Ram refused to act aggressively and reportedly threatened officers. Later, he was taken into custody at Pathum Wan police station.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A viral video of the incident surfaced on the internet, showing Thadani brandishing a gun-shaped lighter at pedestrians, startling both locals and tourists in one of the busiest shopping districts of Bangkok.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later in the footage, he is seen sitting on the ground as security personnel approach to detain him. Despite being repeatedly asked to stand, he refuses, prompting guards to drag him away. He can be heard crying and asking for the police before eventually apologising for his actions.'</p>

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<h3>What caused Sahil Ram Thadani's erratic actions?</h3><p>Authorities later confirmed the object was a lighter made to look like a firearm. Thadani was charged with threatening behaviour and creating a public disturbance. Police said his erratic actions were likely triggered by cannabis-induced hallucinations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The police report confirmed that Thadani had previously served as a director of three companies in India, all now defunct. Officials are investigating the duration of his stay in Thailand and any history of similar disruptive behaviour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/thailand-tiger-park-attacks-indian-man-dangerous-incident-1748595965070">Indian man walking a tiger caught unawares as the animal charges at him at popular Thailand attraction</a></p>

The police report confirmed that Sahil Ram Thadani had previously served as a director of three companies in India, all now defunct. Officials are investigating the duration of his stay in Thailand and any history of similar disruptive behaviour.

An Indian man was apprehended and charged for threatening people with a pistol-shaped lighter in the Siam Square of Bangkok on Monday. The incident unfolded around 4 pm in front of the Novotel hotel in Pathum Wan district, causing panic among bystanders, which resulted in swift action from the police. As per the report in the Bangkok Post, the 41-year-old man, identified as Sahil Ram Thadani, was recorded dancing on the road and verbally abusing all the passersby. In a while, police and security guards rushed to the spot and attempted to calm him down. However, Sahil Ram refused to act aggressively and reportedly threatened officers. Later, he was taken into custody at Pathum Wan police station. A viral video of the incident surfaced on the internet, showing Thadani brandishing a gun-shaped lighter at pedestrians, startling both locals and tourists in one of the busiest shopping districts of Bangkok. Later in the footage, he is seen sitting on the ground as security personnel approach to detain him. Despite being repeatedly asked to stand, he refuses, prompting guards to drag him away. He can be heard crying and asking for the police before eventually apologising for his actions.'

<p>The police report confirmed that Sahil Ram Thadani had previously served as a director of three companies in India, all now defunct. Officials are investigating the duration of his stay in Thailand and any history of similar disruptive behaviour.</p>

VIDEO: Indian man dances on Bangkok road, abuses crowd, threatens cops with pistol-shaped lighter — Here’s what happened next

<p>The “Living Nostradamus”, a self-proclaimed psychic, has warned of a major geopolitical realignment following what he called an “unprecedented” military gathering in the United States this week. Athos Salomé aka Living Nostradamus, a 39-year-old from Brazil, who has gained notoriety for claiming to predict the pandemic, Queen Elizabeth II’s death, and Microsoft’s global outage, said the high-level meeting of top US generals “revealed an imminent crisis or strategic urgency.” His prediction comes as US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth convened around 800 senior officers at the Quantico military base in Virginia on Tuesday.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-to-bomb-iran-again-says-us-won-t-wait-so-long-this-time-watch-1759718545235"><strong>Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch!</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Living Nostradamus predicts…</strong></h2><p>Speaking to Daily Mail US, Salomé claimed the event “was not a routine meeting but a test of loyalty,” warning that “those who resist may fall.” He predicted a “mass purge” inside the Pentagon involving “forced retirements, silent dismissals, and strategic replacements.”</p><p>According to him, the shift will push the US toward a “continental fortress” strategy — focusing on domestic defence and the Western Hemisphere instead of global interventions in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.</p><p>President Donald Trump was also present at the massive event. Describing his attendance as “a symbolic show of absolute power over the Pentagon,” Salomé called the gathering as “the first public rehearsal of collective submission by the military elite.”</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ice-turns-arrest-into-meme-mocks-detainee-in-bizarre-ride-of-shame-video-outrage-erupts-as-white-house-reposts-video-watch-1759732361629"><strong>ICE turns arrest into meme; mocks detainee in bizarre ‘ride of shame’ video — outrage erupts as White House reposts video. Watch!</strong></a></p><h2><strong>'Prepare for war': What happened at Hegseth's military generals' meet</strong></h2><p>At the massive gathering of military generals, Trump's Secretary of War Hegseth reportedly urged America's highest-ranking military officers to “prepare for war”. While taking a dig at Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes, he also announced a return to tougher fitness standards, saying there would be “no more DEI, dudes in dresses, or gender delusion.”</p><p>Hegseth told attendees that military training would again become “scary, tough, and disciplined,” arguing that the armed forces had been weakened by “wokeness.” He insisted that physical standards needed to be gender neutral but said that "If women can make it, excellent, if they cannot, then so be it ... it will also mean that weak men won't qualify. This is combat".</p><p>The Living Nostradamus has warned that the meeting could deepen internal divides within the armed forces and unsettle US allies abroad. Allies may fear a retreat from international commitments, while rivals could read this as either weakness or hardening, he said.</p><p>Salomé suggested the coming months could see “discreet purges,” new command structures, and the rollout of a revised National Defense Strategy that consolidates Trump and Hegseth’s control over the military establishment.</p>

Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, dubbed the “Living Nostradamus,” has made a chilling prophecy about US President Donald Trump and the US military after what he called an “unprecedented” generals’ meet in Virginia.

The “Living Nostradamus”, a self-proclaimed psychic, has warned of a major geopolitical realignment following what he called an “unprecedented” military gathering in the United States this week. Athos Salomé aka Living Nostradamus, a 39-year-old from Brazil, who has gained notoriety for claiming to predict the pandemic, Queen Elizabeth II’s death, and Microsoft’s global outage, said the high-level meeting of top US generals “revealed an imminent crisis or strategic urgency.” His prediction comes as US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth convened around 800 senior officers at the Quantico military base in Virginia on Tuesday. Also read | Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, says US ‘won’t wait so long this time’. Watch! Living Nostradamus predicts… Speaking to Daily Mail US, Salomé claimed the event “was not a routine meeting but a test of loyalty,” warning that “those who resist may fall.” He predicted a “mass purge” inside the Pentagon involving “forced retirements, silent dismissals, and strategic replacements.” According to him, the shift will push the US toward a “continental fortress” strategy — focusing on domestic defence and the Western Hemisphere instead of global interventions in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. President Donald Trump was also present at the massive event. Describing his attendance as “a symbolic show of absolute power over the Pentagon,” Salomé called the gathering as “the first public rehearsal of collective submission by the military elite.” Also read | ICE turns arrest into meme; mocks detainee in bizarre ‘ride of shame’ video — outrage erupts as White House reposts video. Watch! 'Prepare for war': What happened at Hegseth's military generals' meet At the massive gathering of military generals, Trump's Secretary of War Hegseth reportedly urged America's highest-ranking military officers to “prepare for war”. While taking a dig at Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes, he also announced a return to tougher fitness standards, saying there would be “no more DEI, dudes in dresses, or gender delusion.” Hegseth told attendees that military training would again become “scary, tough, and disciplined,” arguing that the armed forces had been weakened by “wokeness.” He insisted that physical standards needed to be gender neutral but said that "If women can make it, excellent, if they cannot, then so be it ... it will also mean that weak men won't qualify. This is combat". The Living Nostradamus has warned that the meeting could deepen internal divides within the armed forces and unsettle US allies abroad. Allies may fear a retreat from international commitments, while rivals could read this as either weakness or hardening, he said. Salomé suggested the coming months could see “discreet purges,” new command structures, and the rollout of a revised National Defense Strategy that consolidates Trump and Hegseth’s control over the military establishment.

<p>Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, dubbed the “Living Nostradamus,” has made a chilling prophecy about US President Donald Trump and the US military after what he called an “unprecedented” generals’ meet in Virginia.</p>

‘Living Nostradamus’ warns of 'imminent crisis,' makes chilling prophecy about Trump's plans for US military

<p>A Reddit post has gone viral after revealing how a groom was rejected for refusing dowry, triggering widespread debate on social media. The incident, shared by a user, depicts how rejecting dowry is still being viewed as a flaw rather than a virtue in 2025. In the post, the user claimed that the family insisted on his cousin for luxury gifts like cars and property, but when he declined, the bride's father said, ‘If he refuses dowry, there must be some defect in him.’</p>

<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" data-embed-height="316"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ThirtiesIndia/comments/1nv1bff/my_cousin_got_rejected_because_he_refused_to_take/">My cousin got rejected because he refused to take dowry</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Ichizaya/">u/Ichizaya</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ThirtiesIndia/">ThirtiesIndia</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>

<p>According to the post, the groom in question was a 27-year-old cousin of the user who posted the whole incident. He described that the groom was financially stable, well-educated, and from a respected family. His cousin owns ancestral property, has parents who run successful businesses in real estate and hospitality, and even drives a BMW M340i. He was reportedly in talks for an arranged marriage with a girl considered smart, career-oriented, and from a good family background.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The matter took an unusual turn when the girl’s father asked the groom what dowry he wanted. The groom politely declined, saying he did not want any dowry or gifts. However, the father insisted he should accept at least a luxury car or a duplex flat. Despite repeated refusals, the situation escalated, and eventually the girl’s father rejected the match altogether.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The reasoning left many stunned. As per the post, the girl’s father told the family, “If he’s refusing dowry, there must be some defect in him.” He further added that “a high-value man knows his worth." "To explain, he even gave this gem of an analogy: Xiaomi/Vivo phones are 15k-20k, but people still pay over a lakh for iPhones because they’re valuable," the post further read.</p><h3>Netizens react to the post</h3><p>One of the users said, "Correct. Some cases they want to show off to the society what we gave and how much we have spent, interestingly not showing off will also lead to society saying they must have some issues in their daughters/SIL. The samaj/society will never let you live peacefully."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The another said,"He was offering dowry so that if things go south and in most cases like these they do, the bride can then file cases of dowry harrassment and extract a huge alimony. So a 40-50 lakh investment can fetch them 4-5 crores in a few years. Your cousin really dodged a bullet."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Well i kinda agree with this type of shit happen alot here but f a boy doesn’t take dowry people do say he has some defects either in body or mind or any possible thing…. Although im nit against dowry ph i mean gift i have 2 sisters gave dowry in both of them lol and i remember a conversation in my family that one guy was like no i don’t need gifts or anything so my father asked him is everything alright? Why don’t you don’t want anything," another user described his own incident.</p>

The groom was financially stable, well-educated, and from a respected family. His cousin owns ancestral property, has parents who run successful businesses in real estate and hospitality, and even drives a BMW M340i. 

A Reddit post has gone viral after revealing how a groom was rejected for refusing dowry, triggering widespread debate on social media. The incident, shared by a user, depicts how rejecting dowry is still being viewed as a flaw rather than a virtue in 2025. In the post, the user claimed that the family insisted on his cousin for luxury gifts like cars and property, but when he declined, the bride's father said, ‘If he refuses dowry, there must be some defect in him.’

<p>The groom was financially stable, well-educated, and from a respected family. His cousin owns ancestral property, has parents who run successful businesses in real estate and hospitality, and even drives a BMW M340i.&nbsp;</p>

'Must be some defect in him': Bride’s father rejects groom after he refuses dowry

<p>A female passenger in a plane surprised the internet after she posted a video of herself making pasta from scratch while travelling on the flight. The netizens were divided on the internet after the video went viral. The passenger, identified as Katie Brooks seen in the video making gnocchi in her seat as the plane was at an altitude of 30,000 feet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"POV: You hate airplane food so you make it yourself," Brooks wrote over the clip, and added in the caption, "Anyone else?" Later she added in the caption,"Since everyone’s going CRAZY over this video 😂Just trying to show that pasta making is so easy you can do it on an airplane!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the viral video, Brooks is seen holding a bowl as she combines flour and water with her fingers. She kneads the mixture into a dough ball, then rolls it out into four long strips. Brooks, who hosts pasta-making classes and workshops at her San Diego home, then cuts the strips into smaller portions with a tool and shapes them into gnocchi on a gnocchi board. The clip ends with a final shot of a plate filled with her freshly made pasta.</p>

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<h3>Netizens react to the viral video</h3><p>After the video surfaced on the internet, it attracted multiple netizens with their mixed opinion. One of the users said, "As a mom of a child with anaphylactic allergy to wheat, I'm shocked. Please don't do this in an airplane where people are contained in a small vessel, air is circulated and the nearest hospital is hours away."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user said, "God forbid an Indian did the same, the comment section would've gone crazy, the double standards!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The next said, "Talk 'White privilege'. God forbid a person of color, specifically an Indian or any brown person from the Indian subcontinent had done it, they would have been called out all sorts of names , abuse and trolls. Double standards of society!!!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another also said," Some do it for the views. Some do it to show you how easy it can be. You did it for both. I love it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The next also questioned,"How did they let u do this on the plane."</p>

The internet was divided after a female passenger posted a video on social media showing herself making pasta from scratch.

A female passenger in a plane surprised the internet after she posted a video of herself making pasta from scratch while travelling on the flight. The netizens were divided on the internet after the video went viral. The passenger, identified as Katie Brooks seen in the video making gnocchi in her seat as the plane was at an altitude of 30,000 feet. "POV: You hate airplane food so you make it yourself," Brooks wrote over the clip, and added in the caption, "Anyone else?" Later she added in the caption,"Since everyone’s going CRAZY over this video 😂Just trying to show that pasta making is so easy you can do it on an airplane!" In the viral video, Brooks is seen holding a bowl as she combines flour and water with her fingers. She kneads the mixture into a dough ball, then rolls it out into four long strips. Brooks, who hosts pasta-making classes and workshops at her San Diego home, then cuts the strips into smaller portions with a tool and shapes them into gnocchi on a gnocchi board. The clip ends with a final shot of a plate filled with her freshly made pasta.

<p>The internet was divided after a female passenger posted a video on social media showing herself making pasta from scratch.</p>

Passenger makes fresh pasta mid-flight; what happened next will shock you! WATCH

The next wave of scientists will likely emerge in fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clean energy. Nations investing in higher education and R&D today are expected to see long-term advantages in scientific output.

<p>The next wave of scientists will likely emerge in fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clean energy. Nations investing in higher education and R&amp;D today are expected to see long-term advantages in scientific output.</p>

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<p>Amid ongoing “Gen Z” protests in Nepal, a video has surfaced on social media showing an Indian woman requesting help from the Indian government. The woman identified as Upasana Gill has claimed in the video that while she was at a spa, protesters set fire to the hotel where she was staying. She also said that a mob carrying sticks were rushing toward her, prompting Upasana to leave the place in order to save her, as she was in Nepal to host a volleyball league.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“My name is Upasana Gill, and I am sending this video to Praful Garg. I request the Indian embassy to please help us. All those who can help us, please help. I am stuck here in Pokhara, Nepal, as I had come here to host a volleyball league. Currently, the hotel where I was staying has been set on fire. All my luggage and belongings were in my room, and the entire hotel was set on fire. I was in the spa, and people c me with large sticks, and I barely managed to escape with my life,” the Indian woman is heard saying in the video. She also requested that all those people who can help, as the situation is very tense over there.</p>

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<p>Upasana Gill highlighted in the video that protesters did not spare even tourists. “The situation here is very bad. Fires are being set on roads everywhere. They are not sparing tourists here. They don't care if someone is a tourist or has come here for work. The situation has become very bad here because they are setting fires everywhere without thinking. We don't know how long we will stay in another hotel. But I just request the Indian embassy to help us and this video, this message, should be delivered to them as soon as possible. With folded hands, I request all of you, please help us. There are many people with me here, and we are all stranded here,” Gill added.</p><h3>Indian Embassy responds</h3><p>In response to the situation, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu advised all Indian citizens in Nepal to avoid travelling outside. Additionally, it advised them to remain in their current places of residence until the situation stabilises. It also provided emergency contact numbers for those facing any urgent situation or requiring further assistance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing a post on social media platform X, the Indian embassy said, “All Indian nationals in Nepal are hereby requested to note the following telephone numbers from the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, for contact, in case they are facing any emergency situation or require assistance: 977 - 980 860 2881, 977 - 981 032 6134.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Press Release: Advisory for Nepal⬇️<br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/KWAzgnJaL1">https://t.co/KWAzgnJaL1</a> <a href="https://t.co/2pBOSYt6oP">pic.twitter.com/2pBOSYt6oP</a></p>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1965364251251671421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"In view of the developing situation in Nepal, Indian citizens are advised to defer travel there until the situation has stabilised. Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution," the MEA said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“They are also advised to follow local safety advisories from the Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. In case of any assistance required, please call the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, on the following helpline numbers: 977 - 980 860 2881 ( WhatsApp call also), 977 - 981 032 6134 ( WhatsApp call also ),” the MEA added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The student-driven Gen Z protests in Nepal, which started over a government ban on social media, have grown into a wider movement, voicing public discontent with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s administration and the political elite over alleged corruption and neglect of ordinary citizens.</p>

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu advised all Indian citizens in Nepal to avoid travelling outside and also directed them to shelter in their current places of residence until the situation stabilises.

Amid ongoing “Gen Z” protests in Nepal, a video has surfaced on social media showing an Indian woman requesting help from the Indian government. The woman identified as Upasana Gill has claimed in the video that while she was at a spa, protesters set fire to the hotel where she was staying. She also said that a mob carrying sticks were rushing toward her, prompting Upasana to leave the place in order to save her, as she was in Nepal to host a volleyball league. “My name is Upasana Gill, and I am sending this video to Praful Garg. I request the Indian embassy to please help us. All those who can help us, please help. I am stuck here in Pokhara, Nepal, as I had come here to host a volleyball league. Currently, the hotel where I was staying has been set on fire. All my luggage and belongings were in my room, and the entire hotel was set on fire. I was in the spa, and people c me with large sticks, and I barely managed to escape with my life,” the Indian woman is heard saying in the video. She also requested that all those people who can help, as the situation is very tense over there.

<p>The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu advised all Indian citizens in Nepal to avoid travelling outside. It also directed them to shelter in their current places of residence until the situation stabilises.</p>

'Hotel set on fire, mob chased me with sticks': Indian tourist trapped in Nepal appeals for help | VIDEO

<p>A video showing rainwater leaking from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media. After the video surfaced on the Internet, the administration was heavily criticised for poor construction quality.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The incident captured on phone has raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. However, WION couldn't verify the authenticity of the video.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the viral video, it can be seen that rainwater was leaking from two different spots on the Hebbal flyover after the rain, turning the spot into a waterfall. "Experience the new free waterfall spot at Hebbal. All are welcome #Bengaluru," the viral video, shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the page "Bengaluru Post," was captioned.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Experience the new free waterfall spot at Hebbal. All are welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengaluru</a> <a href="https://t.co/2eEsTVC5vK">pic.twitter.com/2eEsTVC5vK</a></p>&mdash; Bengaluru Post (@bengalurupost1) <a href="https://twitter.com/bengalurupost1/status/1964571806008037594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to viral post</h3><p>After the video went viral on social media, netizens took jibes at the state government for making false promises regarding infrastructure but delivering poor results.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One of the users said mockingly, "I never expected this much when our C. M promised to make Bangalore city's infrastructure to be like that of Singapore. Hats off to his futuristic ideas."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The next said, "Good idea, our DyCM will charge a fee to watch such wonders saying it is all his idea to make Greater Bengaluru beautiful and also bring revenue 😄 Next rain, he will row a boat and come there to inaugurate the plan 😉."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Is this the brand new flyover loop which has metal parts for no reason? Thankfully it's just water that can't cause corrosion to Gold," the next also said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another said," LoL, Here it's just in the sides. Come to Nayandahalli Underpass, 2 wheeler riders get free Bath showers organised by BBMP after rainfall in the city."</p>

The leaking rainwater from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

A video showing rainwater leaking from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media. After the video surfaced on the Internet, the administration was heavily criticised for poor construction quality. The incident captured on phone has raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. However, WION couldn't verify the authenticity of the video. In the viral video, it can be seen that rainwater was leaking from two different spots on the Hebbal flyover after the rain, turning the spot into a waterfall. "Experience the new free waterfall spot at Hebbal. All are welcome #Bengaluru," the viral video, shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the page "Bengaluru Post," was captioned.

<p>The leaking rainwater from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.</p>

Newly inaugurated flyover in Bengaluru turns into ‘waterfall’ spot after rains, video goes viral | WATCH

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