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The woman convicted of fraud managed to escape her sentence by getting pregnant 3 times in just 4 years, she is now held in a detention centre to serve the rest of her sentence.

A woman in China, who was convicted of fraud, has drawn widespread attention for her innovative way to avoid a sentence. The woman, known by the pseudonym Chen Hong, was sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment in December 2020 in Central China's Shanxi province. However, she managed to evade prison by exploiting a legal provision. China has provisions for people suffering from serious illness, pregnancy or nursing a baby to stay outside of prison. They were made to serve in a community correction home, or hospital, or their own homes under supervision. Taking advantage of that loophole, the woman conceived 3 times in 4 years with the same man, whom she had divorced earlier. Thus successfully postponed her sentence and avoided a single day in jail. The convicts are subjected to examination and submit pregnancy reports every three months. During one inspection in May, the procurator discovered that Chen had delivered her third child and had not lived with the baby. It was legally registered to her sister in laws house. On investigation, it was revealed that she had given away two of her previous sons to her ex-husband. She was later sent back to a detention centre to serve the remaining one year of her sentence. The incident has sparked heated debate; many questioned how such an obvious evasion could continue unchecked for years. “I was more shocked that she could get pregnant when she wanted,” said one observer as reported by the South China Morning Post. “I pity the three children who were born only because their mother wanted to escape prison,” said another observer. Chen is not the only person to use pregnancy to avoid imprisonment. In 2015, one woman was caught getting pregnant 15 times in 10 years, in Xinjiang Autonomous Region. Legal experts in China have also called for reforms to ensure that such loopholes are not exploited again, emphasising that justice must not be undermined by repeated deferrals. Some prosecutors suggested suspending the sentence instead of calculating time d

The woman convicted of fraud managed to escape her sentence by getting pregnant 3 times in just 4 years. She is now held in a detention centre to serve the rest of her sentence.

Chinese woman dodges jail sentence by getting pregnant 3 times in just 4 years

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 19) lashed out at America's museums, labelling them "the last remaining segment of 'WOKE'," in a bizarre rant on his social media platform Truth Social. Slamming museums which are often described as places that "bring history to life", Trump said that the American museums were solely focused on "how horrible our Country is, how bad Slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been" without talking about America or as he called it "the ‘HOTTEST’ Country in the World". His social media rant has earned him a fitting reply from Congressional Black Caucus Whip Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who reminded the POTUS, “Slavery WAS bad, Donald.”<h2>Donald Trump vs History</h2>Declaring that America's museums are the "last remaining segment of woke", Trump has vowed to overhaul them. Singling out the Smithsonian Institution, which he has made the subject of his social media posts quite a bit lately, Trump accused the institution of being "OUT OF CONTROL" for documenting slavery and historical injustice. In his Tuesday rant on Truth Social, Trump claimed museums just fixate on "how bad Slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been" instead of highlighting "success", "brightness and "the future."He then revealed that he has instructed his attorneys "to go through the Museums, and start the exact same process that has been done with Colleges and Universities". In his usual rhyming style, Trump then proclaimed: "This Country cannot be WOKE, because WOKE IS BROKE." The 79-year-old president has previously targeted universities that resisted his push to scrap diversity and inclusion programmes, cutting off Harvard from federal funding. His latest post about 'woke' museums seems to be hinting at a similar strategy for Washington's Smithsonian museums, which are largely funded by the government.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-rewriting-history-smithsonian-removes-reference-to-his-two-impeachments-from-presidency-exhibit-1754125629073">Trump rewriting history? Smithsonian removes reference to his two impeachments from presidency exhibit</a><h2>'Slavery WAS bad, Donald'</h2>Trump's bizarre whitewashing complaints drew fire from Democrats. In a post on X, California Congress representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove, whip of the Congressional Black Caucus, hit back: "Slavery WAS bad, Donald. It's absurd that this even needs to be said".She continued, "We don’t whitewash history...we learn from it." The congresswoman then warned Trump that he can "keep trying to rewrite the past" but "@TheBlackCaucus won’t let you get away with it".<h2>So, what are Donald Trump's plans for museums?</h2>In his latest post slamming the Smithsonian, Trump did not elaborate on how exactly he intends for American museums to display "the future." What's more, what he meant by forcing museums to display "the future" also remains a mystery.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/next-step-in-trump-ification-of-us-smithsonian-exhibits-face-patriotic-purge-ahead-of-america-s-250th-anniversary-1755071050214">Next step in Trump-ification of US? Smithsonian exhibits face ‘patriotic’ purge ahead of America's 250th anniversary</a>It must be noted that President Trump's war against "woke" culture is anything but new. Recently, the Smithsonian has felt political heat quite a bit. Just last month, the White House ordered it to erase references to Trump's two impeachments from the National Museum of American History's "A Glorious Burden" exhibit. The museum briefly removed them, then restored them, insisting the edits were cosmetic, not political.

Trump has now turned his “anti-woke” crusade on US museums, blasting them for focusing on slavery and injustice instead of celebrating America as the “hottest country in the world.” Here's what he said in his latest social media rant targeting the Smithsonian.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 19) lashed out at America's museums, labelling them "the last remaining segment of 'WOKE'," in a bizarre rant on his social media platform Truth Social. Slamming museums which are often described as places that "bring history to life", Trump said that the American museums were solely focused on "how horrible our Country is, how bad Slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been" without talking about America or as he called it "the ‘HOTTEST’ Country in the World". His social media rant has earned him a fitting reply from Congressional Black Caucus Whip Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who reminded the POTUS, “Slavery WAS bad, Donald.” Donald Trump vs History Declaring that America's museums are the "last remaining segment of woke", Trump has vowed to overhaul them. Singling out the Smithsonian Institution, which he has made the subject of his social media posts quite a bit lately, Trump accused the institution of being "OUT OF CONTROL" for documenting slavery and historical injustice. In his Tuesday rant on Truth Social, Trump claimed museums just fixate on "how bad Slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been" instead of highlighting "success", "brightness and "the future." He then revealed that he has instructed his attorneys "to go through the Museums, and start the exact same process that has been done with Colleges and Universities". In his usual rhyming style, Trump then proclaimed: "This Country cannot be WOKE, because WOKE IS BROKE." The 79-year-old president has previously targeted universities that resisted his push to scrap diversity and inclusion programmes, cutting off Harvard from federal funding. His latest post about 'woke' museums seems to be hinting at a similar strategy for Washington's Smithsonian museums, which are largely funded by the government. Also read | Trump rewriting history? Smithsonian removes reference to his two impeachments from presidency exhibit 'Slavery WAS bad, Donald' Trump's bizarre whitewashing complaints drew fire from Democrats. In a post on X, California Congress representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove, whip of the Congressional Black Caucus, hit back: "Slavery WAS bad, Donald. It's absurd that this even needs to be said". She continued, "We don’t whitewash history...we learn from it." The congresswoman then warned Trump that he can "keep trying to rewrite the past" but "@TheBlackCaucus won’t let you get away with it". So, what are Donald Trump's plans for museums? In his latest post slamming the Smithsonian, Trump did not elaborate on how exactly he intends for American museums to display "the future." What's more, what he meant by forcing museums to display "the future" also remains a mystery. Also read | Next step in Trump-ification of US? Smithsonian exhibits face ‘patriotic’ purge ahead of America's 250th anniversary It must be noted that President Trump's war against "woke" culture is anything but new. Recently, the Smithsonian has felt political heat quite a bit. Just last month, the White House ordered it to erase references to Trump's two impeachments from the National Museum of American History's "A Glorious Burden" exhibit. The museum briefly removed them, then restored them, insisting the edits were cosmetic, not political.

Trump has now turned his “anti-woke” crusade on US museums, blasting them for focusing on slavery and injustice instead of celebrating America as the “hottest country in the world.” Here's what he said in his latest social media rant targeting the Smithsonian.

Trump vs history: POTUS tells museums to stop saying 'how bad Slavery was,' slams 'WOKE-ness' in bizarre rant

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A council in London wants its staff to use inclusive language and so has prohibited them from even saying the words "husband and wife" to refer to a married couple. The Royal Borough of Greenwich council in southeast London has instead asked them to use the words “spouse” or “partner”. It has prepared an elaborate language guide to help them be aware of the inclusive words. This move has triggered a debate in London, with people questioning the need for such a change. While some people have welcomed the move, others are slamming the woke culture that has led to calling off the use of the words "husband and wife." The Sun first reported about the change and has a 45-page booklet that lists everything the staff should and should not say to be more inclusive. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-woke-marxist-lunacy-in-ai-models-trump-launches-90-point-ai-action-plan-signs-executive-order-barring-government-use-of-woke-ai-models-1753312330849">'No woke Marxist lunacy': Trump launches 90-point 'AI Action plan,' signs executive order barring government use of 'woke' AI models</a>&nbsp;<h2>Why not “husband and wife”</h2>One of the other points in the handbook is avoiding the words “ladies and gentlemen”. The staff has been told not to say "Welcome, ladies and gentlemen" while running public meetings and events. Arguing that the change is needed, the Greenwich council book further states that it is important so they do not offend anyone, since traditional terms are no longer acceptable. It stressed that gender-neutral language is the way forward. However, not everyone agrees with the change, with people on the internet calling it "madness" and “nonsensical woke garbage.” Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-targets-woke-culture-reverses-biden-era-policies-on-gender-and-dei-enforces-legal-recognition-of-only-two-genders-male-and-female-8639296">Trump targets 'woke' culture, enforces legal recognition of only two genders — male and female</a><h2>Don't ask for "Christian name"</h2>It also tells its staff not to ask people for their "Christian name", a phrase used to refer to a person's given name, mostly at the time of baptism in Christian tradition. The council says this is to create an inclusive environment and promote respectful communication for those who get in touch with the council for their needs. It admits that changing the way staff communicate is about flipping "habits" formed over the years. The foreword of the book states, “For some of us, communicating in a more inclusive way is about changing deeply embedded habits.” Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-s-two-word-reply-to-wild-multiverse-where-kamala-harris-is-us-president-and-donald-trump-is-jailed-1752221814414">Elon Musk's two-word reply to wild multiverse where Kamala Harris is US president and Trump is jailed</a>&nbsp;<h2>No “mum and dad”</h2>However, it is not compulsory for the workers to follow the guidelines in the book. A spokesman for the council told The Daily Express, "Our inclusive language guide is advisory only, and was designed to encourage staff to reflect on the use of language in the workplace and how it might impact their colleagues." This is not the first such advisory in London. Earlier, the Merton council in south London told staff to avoid saying “mum and dad” for parents, and instead call them "caregivers."

A London council does not want to offend anyone, and in this endeavour, it is telling its staff how to talk to people. They have been told not to use certain words and have instead been offered a list of alternate things they should be saying to make everyone feel included.

A council in London wants its staff to use inclusive language and so has prohibited them from even saying the words "husband and wife" to refer to a married couple. The Royal Borough of Greenwich council in southeast London has instead asked them to use the words “spouse” or “partner”. It has prepared an elaborate language guide to help them be aware of the inclusive words. This move has triggered a debate in London, with people questioning the need for such a change. While some people have welcomed the move, others are slamming the woke culture that has led to calling off the use of the words "husband and wife." The Sun first reported about the change and has a 45-page booklet that lists everything the staff should and should not say to be more inclusive. Also Read: 'No woke Marxist lunacy': Trump launches 90-point 'AI Action plan,' signs executive order barring government use of 'woke' AI models Why not “husband and wife” One of the other points in the handbook is avoiding the words “ladies and gentlemen”. The staff has been told not to say "Welcome, ladies and gentlemen" while running public meetings and events. Arguing that the change is needed, the Greenwich council book further states that it is important so they do not offend anyone, since traditional terms are no longer acceptable. It stressed that gender-neutral language is the way forward. However, not everyone agrees with the change, with people on the internet calling it "madness" and “nonsensical woke garbage.” Also Read: Trump targets 'woke' culture, enforces legal recognition of only two genders — male and female Don't ask for "Christian name" It also tells its staff not to ask people for their "Christian name", a phrase used to refer to a person's given name, mostly at the time of baptism in Christian tradition. The council says this is to create an inclusive environment and promote respectful communication for those who get in touch with the council for their needs. It admits that changing the way staff communicate is about flipping "habits" formed over the years. The foreword of the book states, “For some of us, communicating in a more inclusive way is about changing deeply embedded habits.” Also Read: Elon Musk's two-word reply to wild multiverse where Kamala Harris is US president and Trump is jailed No “mum and dad” However, it is not compulsory for the workers to follow the guidelines in the book. A spokesman for the council told The Daily Express, "Our inclusive language guide is advisory only, and was designed to encourage staff to reflect on the use of language in the workplace and how it might impact their colleagues." This is not the first such advisory in London. Earlier, the Merton council in south London told staff to avoid saying “mum and dad” for parents, and instead call them "caregivers."

A London council doesn't want to offend anyone, and in this endeavour, it is telling its staff how to talk to people. They have been told not to use certain words and have instead been offered a list of alternate things they should be saying to make everyone feel included.

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<h2>What happened?</h2>On Wednesday (Aug 20) during the "jan sunvai" or “public grievance redressal” at her residence in Delhi, Gupta was allegedly attacked by Rajesh Khimji. In a statement state BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva revealed that during the Jan Sunvai session, as she was speaking, a man, later identified as Khimji, “man approached her, presented some paper and suddenly held her hand while trying to pull her towards him. During this, there was a little jostling...People nabbed him.”.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-chief-minister-rekha-gupta-attacked-at-her-residence-during-jan-sunvai-1755662426629">Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attacked at her residence during 'jan sunvai'</a>He added that “The CM is stable. Doctors have examined her. I have met her, she is a strong woman...It seems that she suffered a light blow to her head...The slap or stone-throwing stories are fabricated...Such incidents in politics are condemnable...Jan Sunvai will continue. CM is resting right now but she has said that she will not cancel her programs.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sc-vs-strays-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-caves-to-animal-lovers-pressure-stops-harsh-action-on-stray-dogs-pushes-for-sterilisation-instead-1755586726673">SC vs strays: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta caves to animal lovers' pressure, stops 'harsh action' on street dogs</a>&nbsp;

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s attacker may have been motivated by anger over the Supreme Court’s August 11 order against stray dogs. The accused, Rajesh Khimji, has been described by his mother and a neighbour as an animal lover who cared for dogs and cows. No official motive has been confirmed yet.

The attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (Aug 20) may have stemmed from the August 11 Supreme Court order against street dogs, suggest shocking new revelations. Gupta's attacker, Rajesh Khimji, loves dogs and was angry over the top court order, his mother told the media. A similar statement about Khimji's love for dogs has been shared by his neighbour, who told news agency ANI that the man, originally from Rajkot, Gujarat, used to feed stray cows and dogs. However, there's no confirmation if the attack, in fact, was done over the SC stray dog order. Media reports suggest that the man was actually at the public redressal hearing or jan sunvai to seek help for a relative who is lodged in jail. Rekha Gupta attacked by a dog lover? No official statement on the motive behind the attack has been released. However, as per reports, Rajesh's mother, identified only as Bhanuben, told reporters, "My son loves dogs. He was angry after the Supreme Court's order against stray dogs. And left for Delhi soon after. We don't know anything else." Suraj, Khimji's neighbour from Gujarat, told news agency ANI that he knew the man "for the last 5-6 years". He described the 41-year-old as a "simple and generous man who has a love for animals". Also read | SC order on stray dogs weaponised? Over 10 dogs abandoned without food in HP slaughterhouse, Delhi-NCR man attacked while walking pet Labrador

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s attacker may have been motivated by anger over the Supreme Court’s August 11 order against stray dogs. The accused, Rajesh Khimji, has been described by his mother and a neighbour as an animal lover who cared for dogs and cows. No official motive has been confirmed yet.

Rekha Gupta's attacker a dog lover? Rajesh Khimji's mother says he was 'angry at Supreme Court's street dog order'

Former cricketer of Pakistan, Wasim Akram, has faced legal action for reportedly endorsing and promoting an online sports gambling and betting platform. A complaint was registered in the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore. The complaint was filed by an individual, Muhammad Fiaz, who is currently seeking legal action, according to a report by the Indian news agency PTI.&nbsp;Fiaz has accused the former fast bowler of being associated with a foreign betting App, Baji, where he reportedly served as a brand ambassador. He urged the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to pursue strict legal action against Akram under the Electronic Crimes Act of 2016.&nbsp;“A poster circulating on social media and a video clip show Wasim Akram endorsing the online platform, which has sparked interest among general users in the App," the complainant said, PTI reported.&nbsp;According to a report, an NCCIA official confirmed the recipient of the complaint and assured that ‘action against him will be taken if the allegations are found true’. However, Akram has not yet commented on the matter. Meanwhile, a famous content creator identified as Saad-ur-Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the same app.<h3>Wasim Akram on match-fixing scandals&nbsp;</h3>This is not the first time that has cast a shadow over betting-related controversies on Akram's career. During the 1980s-90s, he was alleged to have links with several match-fixing scandals in Pakistan cricket, though he was never formally convicted or severely punished.&nbsp;A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry had found him in the corruption cases of that era, but treated him with leniency, largely due to his stature as a senior player and his reputation as a world-class talent.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-greatest-odi-bowlers-of-all-time-muttiah-muralitharan-wasim-akram-waqar-younis-chaminda-vaas-shahid-afridi-1754234006518">From Muttiah Muralitharan to Wasim Akram: 5 greatest ODI bowlers of all time, no.5 will surprise you</a>&nbsp;In his cricket career, Akram represented Pakistan in 104 Test matches and 356 ODIs, claiming 414 wickets in the longest format and 502 in ODIs. In an interview that came out on Wednesday, just a day after the fresh allegations emerged, Akram credited his cricketing rise to his first captain, Imran Khan.&nbsp;“I think whatever I did as a cricketer, off the field, on the field, credit goes to him. He used to give us a lot of confidence. He led from the front. He had a belief in his own ability. He was a hardworking cricketer," Akram said on the Stick to Cricket podcast.

The complainant Muhammad Fiaz has accused Wasim Akram of being associated with a foreign betting App, Baji, where he allegedly served as a brand ambassador. He urged NCCIA to enforce strict legal action against Akram under the Electronic Crimes Act of 2016.

Former cricketer of Pakistan, Wasim Akram, has faced legal action for reportedly endorsing and promoting an online sports gambling and betting platform. A complaint was registered in the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore. The complaint was filed by an individual, Muhammad Fiaz, who is currently seeking legal action, according to a report by the Indian news agency PTI. Fiaz has accused the former fast bowler of being associated with a foreign betting App, Baji, where he reportedly served as a brand ambassador. He urged the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to pursue strict legal action against Akram under the Electronic Crimes Act of 2016. “A poster circulating on social media and a video clip show Wasim Akram endorsing the online platform, which has sparked interest among general users in the App," the complainant said, PTI reported. According to a report, an NCCIA official confirmed the recipient of the complaint and assured that ‘action against him will be taken if the allegations are found true’. However, Akram has not yet commented on the matter. Meanwhile, a famous content creator identified as Saad-ur-Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the same app. Wasim Akram on match-fixing scandals This is not the first time that has cast a shadow over betting-related controversies on Akram's career. During the 1980s-90s, he was alleged to have links with several match-fixing scandals in Pakistan cricket, though he was never formally convicted or severely punished. A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry had found him in the corruption cases of that era, but treated him with leniency, largely due to his stature as a senior player and his reputation as a world-class talent. Also read: From Muttiah Muralitharan to Wasim Akram: 5 greatest ODI bowlers of all time, no.5 will surprise you In his cricket career, Akram represented Pakistan in 104 Test matches and 356 ODIs, claiming 414 wickets in the longest format and 502 in ODIs. In an interview that came out on Wednesday, just a day after the fresh allegations emerged, Akram credited his cricketing rise to his first captain, Imran Khan. “I think whatever I did as a cricketer, off the field, on the field, credit goes to him. He used to give us a lot of confidence. He led from the front. He had a belief in his own ability. He was a hardworking cricketer," Akram said on the Stick to Cricket podcast.

The complainant Muhammad Fiaz has accused Wasim Akram of being associated with a foreign betting App, Baji, where he allegedly served as a brand ambassador. He urged NCCIA to enforce strict legal action against Akram under the Electronic Crimes Act of 2016.

From match-fixing scandals to betting app row — Here's how Wasim Akram faces legal complaint

A Black Moon is set to rise in the night sky this weekend, and has led people to ask whether the rare astronomical event is linked to bad occurrences or any doomsday prophecies. A passage from the Bible supposedly references a Black Moon, apparently hinting that it is an ominous sign for the world. Mark 13:24 warns, "The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light." This is exactly what happens when the Black Moon rises - it is dark and you cannot see it. However, whether the passage can be linked to an ominous occurrence isn't clear. Unlike Blue Moon or Pink Moon, which are simply full moons without the colours mentioned next to their names, a "Black Moon" is, in fact, black. According to NASA, it is simply "a second new moon that happens in one calendar month." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/unusually-large-orange-full-moon-greets-earthlings-why-was-the-moon-orange-1752290985842">Unusually large orange full moon greets Earthlings. Why was the moon orange?</a><h2>Reason for a Black Moon and can we see it?&nbsp;</h2>NASA explains the reason behind the moon being invisible to humans on Earth in this scenario. According to the space agency, only the far side of the moon is illuminated by sunlight at this time, while the side facing Earth remains dark. This is why it cannot be seen at this time. Experts say that while rare, a second new moon in the same month can happen if the first one occurs at the beginning of the month. In fact, "Black Moon" is not even an official name assigned to it. Explaining the cycle of a new moon, NASA says that it takes 29.5 days for the moon to shift from a new moon to a full moon. The former has absolutely no illumination as seen from Earth, while a full moon is known for being fully bright. The cycle repeats, and it returns to a new moon. The time period is shorter than the average calendar month, which sometimes allows for two new moons in the same month. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/asteroid-2024-yr4-moon-earth-collision-2032-space-rock-1749628743606">What will happen on Dec 22, 2032? Not good things for our Moon, as scientists await major event</a>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/total-solar-eclipse-2027-six-minutes-darkness-which-countries-cities-india-1752728414715"> 6-minute total solar eclipse will plunge major parts of world into darkness. Is your city on the list?</a><h2>Black Moon meaning in astrology</h2> Astronomers are clear that it is a cosmic event with a scientific explanation and does not pose any reason for worry. However, in astrology, a Black Moon holds significance. According to some astrology textbooks, the Black Moon signifies a powerful reset. It states that it is the best time to set goals and intentions, manifest dreams and embrace change. It is also the time to reflect on oneself, connect within and keep what you need and release the rest.&nbsp;<h2>When will the Black Moon rise?</h2>The Black Moon will rise on August 22 and will reach its peak at around 12 am ET in the Western Hemisphere. In other parts of the world, the cosmic wonder will happen on Saturday. However, there is nothing to really see since the moon won't be visible.&nbsp;<h2>When is the next Black Moon?</h2>The next Black Moon is scheduled to happen on August 20, 2028. It typically occurs once every 33 months.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Black Moon rises: The rare astronomical event occurs once every 33 months. It is set to peak on August 22 this year. Some people are wondering whether it is linked to any ominous warnings. What does astrology say about the Black Moon?

A Black Moon is set to rise in the night sky this weekend, and has led people to ask whether the rare astronomical event is linked to bad occurrences or any doomsday prophecies. A passage from the Bible supposedly references a Black Moon, apparently hinting that it is an ominous sign for the world. Mark 13:24 warns, "The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light." This is exactly what happens when the Black Moon rises - it is dark and you cannot see it. However, whether the passage can be linked to an ominous occurrence isn't clear. Unlike Blue Moon or Pink Moon, which are simply full moons without the colours mentioned next to their names, a "Black Moon" is, in fact, black. According to NASA, it is simply "a second new moon that happens in one calendar month." Also Read: Unusually large orange full moon greets Earthlings. Why was the moon orange? Reason for a Black Moon and can we see it? NASA explains the reason behind the moon being invisible to humans on Earth in this scenario. According to the space agency, only the far side of the moon is illuminated by sunlight at this time, while the side facing Earth remains dark. This is why it cannot be seen at this time. Experts say that while rare, a second new moon in the same month can happen if the first one occurs at the beginning of the month. In fact, "Black Moon" is not even an official name assigned to it. Explaining the cycle of a new moon, NASA says that it takes 29.5 days for the moon to shift from a new moon to a full moon. The former has absolutely no illumination as seen from Earth, while a full moon is known for being fully bright. The cycle repeats, and it returns to a new moon. The time period is shorter than the average calendar month, which sometimes allows for two new moons in the same month. Also Read: What will happen on Dec 22, 2032? Not good things for our Moon, as scientists await major event Also Read: 6-minute total solar eclipse will plunge major parts of world into darkness. Is your city on the list? Black Moon meaning in astrology Astronomers are clear that it is a cosmic event with a scientific explanation and does not pose any reason for worry. However, in astrology, a Black Moon holds significance. According to some astrology textbooks, the Black Moon signifies a powerful reset. It states that it is the best time to set goals and intentions, manifest dreams and embrace change. It is also the time to reflect on oneself, connect within and keep what you need and release the rest. When will the Black Moon rise? The Black Moon will rise on August 22 and will reach its peak at around 12 am ET in the Western Hemisphere. In other parts of the world, the cosmic wonder will happen on Saturday. However, there is nothing to really see since the moon won't be visible. When is the next Black Moon? The next Black Moon is scheduled to happen on August 20, 2028. It typically occurs once every 33 months.

Black Moon rises: The rare astronomical event occurs once every 33 months. It is set to peak on August 22 this year. Some people are wondering whether it is linked to any ominous warnings. What does astrology say about the Black Moon?

Black Moon astrological meaning: A powerful reset and a time to manifest dreams

As the Yamuna River continues to flow above the danger mark after all 18 gates of the Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar were opened, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday (Aug 19) sought to assure citizens that there was no flood-like situation. Gupta, after visiting the residential area at Yamuna Bazar, assured that the situation was under control. She said that the water levels had risen close to 206 m, above which evacuation was planned, but that "it has not crossed this mark yet." She said that the "water should recede in a day or two. We are providing food and water, as well as a medical facility here." Amid reports of the Yamuna River getting close to flood levels, the Delhi CM insisted, "there is no flood situation in Delhi."<h2>Yamuna flows close to the danger mark</h2>After the floodgates at the Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar were opened on Sunday due to rising water levels, the Yamuna River on Tuesday was flowing close to the danger mark. All 18 gates of the barrage were opened after around 1.78 cusecs of water entered the river following continuous rain. Due to this water, as per an ANI report, had entered the residential areas near the riverbank."1.78 lakh cusecs of water has come into the river after the recent rainfall. This is the highest water level of this season," said Vijay Garg, executive engineer of the Irrigation Department.<h2>Delhi government sets up shelters in schools</h2>Assuring that there was no flood-like situation, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that her administration has made arrangements in schools for those who want to go to a safer location. She said that people have a place to stay and food at the shelters and that all necessary help would be provided to those in the affected areas.Authorities had earlier said that evacuations of families living in low-lying areas would begin once the river crosses 206 m. By Monday, the Yamuna had already surged to 205.63 m.&nbsp;

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta acknowledged that the Yamuna River was flowing close to the danger mark but insisted there is “no flood situation”. After all 18 gates of Haryana’s Hathinikund Barrage were opened, water has entered low-lying areas. 

As the Yamuna River continues to flow above the danger mark after all 18 gates of the Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar were opened, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday (Aug 19) sought to assure citizens that there was no flood-like situation. Gupta, after visiting the residential area at Yamuna Bazar, assured that the situation was under control. She said that the water levels had risen close to 206 m, above which evacuation was planned, but that "it has not crossed this mark yet." She said that the "water should recede in a day or two. We are providing food and water, as well as a medical facility here." Amid reports of the Yamuna River getting close to flood levels, the Delhi CM insisted, "there is no flood situation in Delhi." Yamuna flows close to the danger mark After the floodgates at the Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar were opened on Sunday due to rising water levels, the Yamuna River on Tuesday was flowing close to the danger mark. All 18 gates of the barrage were opened after around 1.78 cusecs of water entered the river following continuous rain. Due to this water, as per an ANI report, had entered the residential areas near the riverbank. "1.78 lakh cusecs of water has come into the river after the recent rainfall. This is the highest water level of this season," said Vijay Garg, executive engineer of the Irrigation Department. Delhi government sets up shelters in schools Assuring that there was no flood-like situation, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that her administration has made arrangements in schools for those who want to go to a safer location. She said that people have a place to stay and food at the shelters and that all necessary help would be provided to those in the affected areas. Authorities had earlier said that evacuations of families living in low-lying areas would begin once the river crosses 206 m. By Monday, the Yamuna had already surged to 205.63 m.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta acknowledged that the Yamuna River was flowing close to the danger mark but insisted there is “no flood situation”. After all 18 gates of Haryana’s Hathinikund Barrage were opened, water has entered low-lying areas.&nbsp;

Yamuna swells to danger mark, water enters homes — but Delhi CM Rekha Gupta insists 'no flood-like situation'

A flight from Greece to Düsseldorf started spewing fire soon after taking off, giving passengers the scare of their lives, who thought they were going to die and started sending goodbye messages to families and friends. The incident happened on a Condor Airlines Boeing 757-300 that left Corfu with 300 people on board on Saturday. Right after takeoff, the plane's right engine started spitting fire and smoke. A video captured from the ground shows the plane on fire. The fire got so bad that the smoke spread all around the plane and covered the windows. Passengers started panicking and sent their "final message" to loved ones. The pilot turned around the plane and made an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy, as everyone heaved a sigh of relief after escaping their worst fears. A passenger recounted the horror to German newspaper Bild, saying that they heard a sudden loud noise, after which flames started shooting out of the engine. "I sent goodbye messages, thinking it was over. It was a horrible experience," they said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japan-airlines-boeing-dreamliner-shanghai-tokyo-plummets-26-000-feet-mid-air-1751435726235">Shanghai-Tokyo Boeing plummets 26,000 feet, panicked passengers write goodbye letters and wills</a>&nbsp;<h2>What caused Condor plane to catch fire?</h2>Reports suggest that the fire was triggered by a bird hit, while some mentioned that the engine of the plane exploded. Condor Airlines said that there was no explosion and the fire was caused by a "disturbance in air flow" to the jet. It added that a reaction in the combustion chamber had become more visible. The airline further said that all the passengers were safe. It told Mirror that Flight DE3665, travelling “from Corfu to Dusseldorf was diverted to Brindisi on 16 August 2025” because of "a parameter indication outside the normal range caused by a disturbance in the air flow supply to the engine." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/just-hours-after-deadly-ahmedabad-plane-crash-another-air-india-flight-dropped-900-feet-during-takeoff-shocking-details-inside-1751359923772">Just hours after deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, another Air India flight dropped 900 feet during takeoff</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Condor sent another plane for the passengers</h2>The plane landed at around 8:15 pm at Brindisi Airport, "with 273 guests and eight crew members" who got off the plane normally. Another plane left on August 17 to bring the passengers to Düsseldorf. This meant they had to spend the night in Brindisi, where sufficient accommodation wasn't available. The airline said, "Unfortunately, there was insufficient hotel capacity in Brindisi, meaning that not all guests could be accommodated in hotels." It provided "additional vouchers and blankets" at the airport, "and a few shops were allowed to remain open to provide supplies."

The Condor flight from Greece to Düsseldorf was seen spitting fire in the sky. With 300 people on board, the pilot quickly turned around the plane and made an emergency landing in Italy. The airline revealed the reason for the fire. 

A flight from Greece to Düsseldorf started spewing fire soon after taking off, giving passengers the scare of their lives, who thought they were going to die and started sending goodbye messages to families and friends. The incident happened on a Condor Airlines Boeing 757-300 that left Corfu with 300 people on board on Saturday. Right after takeoff, the plane's right engine started spitting fire and smoke. A video captured from the ground shows the plane on fire. The fire got so bad that the smoke spread all around the plane and covered the windows. Passengers started panicking and sent their "final message" to loved ones. The pilot turned around the plane and made an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy, as everyone heaved a sigh of relief after escaping their worst fears. A passenger recounted the horror to German newspaper Bild, saying that they heard a sudden loud noise, after which flames started shooting out of the engine. "I sent goodbye messages, thinking it was over. It was a horrible experience," they said. Also Read: Shanghai-Tokyo Boeing plummets 26,000 feet, panicked passengers write goodbye letters and wills What caused Condor plane to catch fire? Reports suggest that the fire was triggered by a bird hit, while some mentioned that the engine of the plane exploded. Condor Airlines said that there was no explosion and the fire was caused by a "disturbance in air flow" to the jet. It added that a reaction in the combustion chamber had become more visible. The airline further said that all the passengers were safe. It told Mirror that Flight DE3665, travelling “from Corfu to Dusseldorf was diverted to Brindisi on 16 August 2025” because of "a parameter indication outside the normal range caused by a disturbance in the air flow supply to the engine." Also Read: Just hours after deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, another Air India flight dropped 900 feet during takeoff Condor sent another plane for the passengers The plane landed at around 8:15 pm at Brindisi Airport, "with 273 guests and eight crew members" who got off the plane normally. Another plane left on August 17 to bring the passengers to Düsseldorf. This meant they had to spend the night in Brindisi, where sufficient accommodation wasn't available. The airline said, "Unfortunately, there was insufficient hotel capacity in Brindisi, meaning that not all guests could be accommodated in hotels." It provided "additional vouchers and blankets" at the airport, "and a few shops were allowed to remain open to provide supplies."

The Condor flight from Greece to Düsseldorf was seen spitting fire in the sky. With 300 people on board, the pilot quickly turned around the plane and made an emergency landing in Italy. The airline revealed the reason for the fire.&nbsp;

'I sent goodbye messages': Plane from Greece spits out fire as scared passengers send 'final' messages

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 19) suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin should hold a direct meeting without his involvement. Speaking during an appearance on "The Mark Levin Show" on Tuesday evening, he said that he had a "very successful meeting" with President Zelensky and that he thinks "it would be better if they met without me, just to see — I want to see what goes on." "You know, they had a hard relationship very bad, very bad relationship," he noted, adding that he would step in if needed.<h2>Will Trump be part of the Zelensky-Putin meeting?</h2>Trump proposed that the presidents of the two enemy nations should have the much-anticipated peace talks one on one, without him. However, he commented that if required, "and it probably would be", he would step in. “And now we'll see how they do. And if necessary — and it probably would be — but if necessary, I'll go, and I'll probably be able to get it closed. I just want to see what happens at the meeting. So they're in the process of setting it up, and we're going to see what happens.”This comes as Trump, in a Fox News interview, revealed that he wanted to bring peace between Ukraine and Russia so that he could "get to heaven".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volodymyr-zelensky-a-dictator-or-popular-war-president-ukrainian-prez-says-elections-impossible-during-war-but-could-he-win-if-held-1755564255636">Zelensky, a 'dictator' or popular war president? Ukrainian Prez tells Trump elections impossible during war — but could he win if held?</a><h2>Preparation for Putin-Zelensky meeting underway</h2>White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, meanwhile, has confirmed that preparations for a potential Zelensky-Putin meeting are underway, with "many options" for a location being explored. Multiple European countries have offered to host the talks. Switzerland and Austria said they would allow Putin to attend discussions despite the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant. French President Emmanuel Macron also floated the idea of holding a peace summit in a neutral European country, possibly Switzerland.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-zelensky-security-guarantees-but-will-ukraine-be-forced-into-land-concessions-here-s-what-was-said-during-vital-washington-meet-1755568835632">Trump promises Zelensky security guarantees, but will Ukraine be forced into land concessions? Here's what was said during vital Washington meet</a>Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated his willingness to meet Zelensky on a phone call with Trump. Talking to Fox News, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Putin telling Trump that he would agree to sit down with Zelensky was "a big deal".He stated that "I mean, I’m not saying they’re going to leave that room best friends. I’m not saying they’re going to leave that room with a peace deal. But I think the fact that people are now talking to each other – this wasn’t happening for three and a half years. This was a stalemated war of death and destruction."<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/zelensky-trump-meet-behind-the-scenes-and-smiles-at-the-white-house-1755626325532/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/zelensky-trump-meet-behind-the-scenes-and-smiles-at-the-white-house-1755626325532/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump said Ukraine’s Zelensky and Russia’s Putin should meet one-on-one without him, though he’s ready to step in “if necessary”. The White House confirmed preparations are underway, with multiple European nations offering to host. 

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 19) suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin should hold a direct meeting without his involvement. Speaking during an appearance on "The Mark Levin Show" on Tuesday evening, he said that he had a "very successful meeting" with President Zelensky and that he thinks "it would be better if they met without me, just to see — I want to see what goes on." "You know, they had a hard relationship very bad, very bad relationship," he noted, adding that he would step in if needed. Will Trump be part of the Zelensky-Putin meeting? Trump proposed that the presidents of the two enemy nations should have the much-anticipated peace talks one on one, without him. However, he commented that if required, "and it probably would be", he would step in. “And now we'll see how they do. And if necessary — and it probably would be — but if necessary, I'll go, and I'll probably be able to get it closed. I just want to see what happens at the meeting. So they're in the process of setting it up, and we're going to see what happens.” This comes as Trump, in a Fox News interview, revealed that he wanted to bring peace between Ukraine and Russia so that he could "get to heaven". Also read | Zelensky, a 'dictator' or popular war president? Ukrainian Prez tells Trump elections impossible during war — but could he win if held? Preparation for Putin-Zelensky meeting underway White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, meanwhile, has confirmed that preparations for a potential Zelensky-Putin meeting are underway, with "many options" for a location being explored. Multiple European countries have offered to host the talks. Switzerland and Austria said they would allow Putin to attend discussions despite the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant. French President Emmanuel Macron also floated the idea of holding a peace summit in a neutral European country, possibly Switzerland. Also read | Trump promises Zelensky security guarantees, but will Ukraine be forced into land concessions? Here's what was said during vital Washington meet Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated his willingness to meet Zelensky on a phone call with Trump. Talking to Fox News, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Putin telling Trump that he would agree to sit down with Zelensky was "a big deal". He stated that "I mean, I’m not saying they’re going to leave that room best friends. I’m not saying they’re going to leave that room with a peace deal. But I think the fact that people are now talking to each other – this wasn’t happening for three and a half years. This was a stalemated war of death and destruction." https://www.wionews.com/videos/zelensky-trump-meet-behind-the-scenes-and-smiles-at-the-white-house-1755626325532/embed

Trump said Ukraine’s Zelensky and Russia’s Putin should meet one-on-one without him, though he’s ready to step in “if necessary”. The White House confirmed preparations are underway, with multiple European nations offering to host.&nbsp;

Trump says 'better' if Zelensky-Putin talks happen one-on-one, without him — but will he crash the meeting?

A woman from Peru has been nabbed for allegedly smuggling drugs using sex toys by hiding them in her underwear. The 42-year-old unnamed woman was arrested in Bali for allegedly smuggling cocaine into the Indonesian resort island. Authorities said she arrived at Bali’s international airport from Qatar on 12 August when authorities became suspicious. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-trump-pause-his-meeting-with-zelensky-to-call-putin-here-s-what-we-know-1755554318148">Did Trump pause his meeting with Zelensky to call Putin? Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;“The customs officers suspected her behaviour, and after consulting with the police, they did a further check on her,” Bali police narcotics unit director, Radiant, who like many Indonesians has one name, told a press conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/brahmaputra-dam-terrorism-and-taiwan-here-s-what-chinese-fm-wang-yi-s-discussed-during-his-visit-to-india-5-points-pm-narendra-modi-jaishankar-1755616731606"> Brahmaputra dam, terrorism and Taiwan: Here's what Chinese FM Wang Yi discussed during his visit to India | 5 points</a>&nbsp;The authority seized around 1.4 kg of cocaine in the sex toy that she had hidden inside her genitals. &nbsp;Police also accused her of smuggling dozens of ecstasy pills.During the investigation, the woman told the police that a man, whom she met on the dark web, hired her to transport the drug to Indonesia. She said she met him in April, and he offered her &nbsp;$20,000 in exchange.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-doesn-t-have-courage-to-meet-zelensky-german-chancellor-says-here-s-what-russian-president-says-1755558363160">Putin doesn't have 'courage' to meet Zelensky? German Chancellor says. Here's what Russian president says</a>&nbsp;The woman has been charged under Indonesia’s harsh narcotics law and could face the death penalty if found guilty. This after a Baki court sentenced a 46-year-old Argentine to seven years in prison after she was found guilty of smuggling 244 grams of cocaine wrapped with a condom that she hid inside her genitals. Indonesia is a country with one of the toughest laws against drugs.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-in-a-week-or-two-will-know-if-we-can-solve-this-trump-on-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-1755552131231"> ‘In a week or two will know if we can solve this’: Trump on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire</a>

A woman, 42, was nabbed in Bali for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine using a sex toy that she hid in her underwear. She said a man she met on the dark web told her to do so.

A woman from Peru has been nabbed for allegedly smuggling drugs using sex toys by hiding them in her underwear. The 42-year-old unnamed woman was arrested in Bali for allegedly smuggling cocaine into the Indonesian resort island. Authorities said she arrived at Bali’s international airport from Qatar on 12 August when authorities became suspicious. Also read: Did Trump pause his meeting with Zelensky to call Putin? Here's what we know “The customs officers suspected her behaviour, and after consulting with the police, they did a further check on her,” Bali police narcotics unit director, Radiant, who like many Indonesians has one name, told a press conference. Also read: Brahmaputra dam, terrorism and Taiwan: Here's what Chinese FM Wang Yi discussed during his visit to India | 5 points The authority seized around 1.4 kg of cocaine in the sex toy that she had hidden inside her genitals. Police also accused her of smuggling dozens of ecstasy pills. During the investigation, the woman told the police that a man, whom she met on the dark web, hired her to transport the drug to Indonesia. She said she met him in April, and he offered her $20,000 in exchange. Also read: Putin doesn't have 'courage' to meet Zelensky? German Chancellor says. Here's what Russian president says The woman has been charged under Indonesia’s harsh narcotics law and could face the death penalty if found guilty. This after a Baki court sentenced a 46-year-old Argentine to seven years in prison after she was found guilty of smuggling 244 grams of cocaine wrapped with a condom that she hid inside her genitals. Indonesia is a country with one of the toughest laws against drugs. Also read: ‘In a week or two will know if we can solve this’: Trump on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

A woman, 42, was nabbed in Bali for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine using a sex toy that she hid in her underwear. She said a man she met on the dark web told her to do so.

Woman ‘smuggles’ cocaine using sex toy by hiding it in her underwear - and there’s a DARK WEB angle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gifted a special golf course to US President Donald Trump during his meeting in the Oval Office on August 18. The golf course holds significance as it belonged to a wounded serviceman during his visit to Washington this week, Kyiv said. The American president is fond of golf nd even owns multiple golf courses. He accepted Zelensky's gift and gave the symbolic keys to the White House in return.

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"The president of Ukraine presented the president of the United States with a golf club,” Zelenskyy’s office said. The club belonged to Kostiantyn Kartavtsev, a soldier who “had lost a leg in the first months of Russia’s full-scale invasion while saving his brothers-in-arms”, it added. Zelenskyy also showed Trump a video of Kartavtsev.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/brahmaputra-dam-terrorism-and-taiwan-here-s-what-chinese-fm-wang-yi-s-discussed-during-his-visit-to-india-5-points-pm-narendra-modi-jaishankar-1755616731606"> Brahmaputra dam, terrorism and Taiwan: Here's what Chinese FM Wang Yi discussed during his visit to India | 5 points</a>&nbsp;After this, the Ukrainian veteran organisation United by Golf published a video of Trump holding the club and thanking Kartavtsev.&nbsp;“I just watched your swing. I know a lot about golf and your swing is great,” Trump said.“You’re an amazing person, and you just keep playing golf and doing all of the other things. Your country is a great country. We’re trying to bring it back to health," he added.<h2>'I don't think you need a ceasefire'</h2>Trump had previously said there would be "severe consequences" if Russia did not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. When he was asked if his ultimate goal remains unchanged, the American president he does not think that a ceasefire is needed in the first place.&nbsp;"I don’t think you need a ceasefire," Trump said. He says a ceasefire is “good to have,” but he could understand why one country might not want one. "We can work a peace deal while they’re fighting. They have to fight. I wish they could stop, I’d like them to stop, but strategically that could be a disadvantage for one side or the other," the American president said.

Ukraine President Zelensky gave a gold course to Donald Trump as a gift during his visit to the Oval Office on August 18. In return, the US president gave symbolic keys. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gifted a special golf course to US President Donald Trump during his meeting in the Oval Office on August 18. The golf course holds significance as it belonged to a wounded serviceman during his visit to Washington this week, Kyiv said. The American president is fond of golf nd even owns multiple golf courses. He accepted Zelensky's gift and gave the symbolic keys to the White House in return.

Ukraine's Zelensky gave a gold course to Donald Trump as a gift during his visit to the Oval Office on August 18. In return, the US president gave symbolic keys.

Zelensky gifted Trump a golf club in Oval Office? Here's what US president gave in return

As heavy rain batters Mumbai, a video of an Air India plane making a safe landing at the city’s airport amid severe weather conditions and low visibility has gone viral on social media. This comes as a red warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as incessant and persistent rain disrupts normal life in Mumbai. Several areas experienced a flood-like situation, affecting daily life and causing inconvenience for the residents.&nbsp;In the video, recorded and posted by a passenger on Tuesday (Aug 19), the plane can be seen making a smooth landing despite low visibility and heavy rainfall. “Mumbai airport landing in the midst of heavy rains,” the user wrote. Praising the pilot of the plane, the caption added, “Hats off to Captain Neeraj Sethi for landing safely with less visibility.”&nbsp;The video showed the aircraft’s wing as it descended towards the runway at Mumbai airport. The plane showed minimal turbulence and made a steady descent despite strong winds and heavy downpours before safely touching down on the tarmac.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> airport landing in midst of heavy rains. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a> Hats off to Captain Mr. Neeraj Sethi for landing safely with less visibility. <a href="https://twitter.com/airindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airindia</a> VT-TNC <a href="https://t.co/khvJTSWnv7">pic.twitter.com/khvJTSWnv7</a>&mdash; 🇮🇳 Vidyasagar Jagadeesan🇮🇳 (@jvidyasagar) <a href="https://twitter.com/jvidyasagar/status/1957666203939533009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Several social media users hailed the pilot’s skilful landing despite adverse weather conditions. “Hats off for the landing,” a person said. Another said, “Full Marks to the Captain!! The True Heroes of Indian Skies!!” A third said, “Very skilful Pilot. Well done.” One user wrote, “Big Salute.”&nbsp;A person stated, “The weather conditions in Mumbai would make the best of Pilots feel relieved on safely reaching their destination. Needless to mention, a Pilot’s job is not everyone’s cup of tea.”&nbsp;While one said, “Real problem will start when u get out of the airport … all roads are waterlogged.” Replying to this comment, the original poster wrote, “It was,” while sharing images of the waterlogged streets of Mumbai due to heavy rains.&nbsp;On Tuesday (Aug 19) morning, more than 250 flights were affected due to the severe weather conditions in the city.&nbsp; Several other residents took to X to share clips of submerged roads, local train tracks, underpasses, and other areas. The disruptions resulted in inconvenience to commuters, bringing the city to a standstill.&nbsp;According to the IMD data, several parts of the city received 200 mm of rain, with Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs recording the highest at 255.5 mm. &nbsp;

An Air India pilot was praised for safely landing the plane amid heavy downpours and strong winds in Mumbai. A video, captured by the passenger, of the smooth landing amid stormy weather has gone viral on social media.

As heavy rain batters Mumbai, a video of an Air India plane making a safe landing at the city’s airport amid severe weather conditions and low visibility has gone viral on social media. This comes as a red warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as incessant and persistent rain disrupts normal life in Mumbai. Several areas experienced a flood-like situation, affecting daily life and causing inconvenience for the residents. In the video, recorded and posted by a passenger on Tuesday (Aug 19), the plane can be seen making a smooth landing despite low visibility and heavy rainfall. “Mumbai airport landing in the midst of heavy rains,” the user wrote. Praising the pilot of the plane, the caption added, “Hats off to Captain Neeraj Sethi for landing safely with less visibility.” The video showed the aircraft’s wing as it descended towards the runway at Mumbai airport. The plane showed minimal turbulence and made a steady descent despite strong winds and heavy downpours before safely touching down on the tarmac.

An Air India pilot was praised for safely landing the plane amid heavy downpours and strong winds in Mumbai. A video, captured by the passenger, of the smooth landing amid stormy weather has gone viral on social media.

‘Hats off’: Air India pilot earns praises for safely landing plane despite heavy rains in Mumbai | WATCH

Fresh graduates in the United States are finding it harder than ever to get their first job, according to new data showing unemployment among new entrants to the labour force has reached its highest level in 37 years.<h2>Graduate unemployment at record levels</h2>Figures from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reveal that 13.4% of unemployed Americans in July were new to the workforce, including recent school and college graduates. That is the highest share since 1988, when the Baby Boomer generation was entering the job market in large numbers.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/how-cheaper-will-cars-become-if-gst-rates-are-reduced-by-diwali-1755602970051">How cheaper will cars become if GST rates are reduced by Diwali?</a>The figures highlight how cautious employers remain in the face of uncertainty around tariffs and government policy. While overall unemployment is relatively low at 4.2%, those without jobs are finding it far harder to secure work compared with previous years.<h2>College degree holders still fare better</h2>The unemployment rate for young Americans aged 22 to 27 with a college degree is at levels not seen since the early 2010s, excluding the pandemic years. However, graduates are still in a stronger position than peers without degrees. The overall jobless rate for this age group stood at 7.4% in the second quarter.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/china-tariff-delay-fails-to-save-us-christmas-shopping-season-1755595150808">China tariff delay fails to save US Christmas shopping season</a><h2>Long-term unemployment rising</h2>The Richmond Fed also pointed to a sharp rise in long-term unemployment. People out of work for at least 27 weeks made up 25.2% of the total unemployed, the highest figure since February 2022.John O’Trakoun, the Richmond Fed economist who led the study, said the sluggish hiring market is a “double-whammy” for Gen Z. Many started their university years online during the pandemic and are now facing one of the weakest job markets in decades. “The sluggish labour market is yet another hurdle to clear,”&nbsp;he&nbsp;added.

New data shows US graduate unemployment is at its highest in 37 years, with 13.4% of July's unemployed being new workforce entrants. Employers remain cautious amid policy uncertainty, making job hunting harder for fresh graduates despite overall low unemployment.

Fresh graduates in the United States are finding it harder than ever to get their first job, according to new data showing unemployment among new entrants to the labour force has reached its highest level in 37 years. Graduate unemployment at record levels Figures from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reveal that 13.4% of unemployed Americans in July were new to the workforce, including recent school and college graduates. That is the highest share since 1988, when the Baby Boomer generation was entering the job market in large numbers. Also read: How cheaper will cars become if GST rates are reduced by Diwali? The figures highlight how cautious employers remain in the face of uncertainty around tariffs and government policy. While overall unemployment is relatively low at 4.2%, those without jobs are finding it far harder to secure work compared with previous years. College degree holders still fare better The unemployment rate for young Americans aged 22 to 27 with a college degree is at levels not seen since the early 2010s, excluding the pandemic years. However, graduates are still in a stronger position than peers without degrees. The overall jobless rate for this age group stood at 7.4% in the second quarter. Also read: China tariff delay fails to save US Christmas shopping season Long-term unemployment rising The Richmond Fed also pointed to a sharp rise in long-term unemployment. People out of work for at least 27 weeks made up 25.2% of the total unemployed, the highest figure since February 2022. John O’Trakoun, the Richmond Fed economist who led the study, said the sluggish hiring market is a “double-whammy” for Gen Z. Many started their university years online during the pandemic and are now facing one of the weakest job markets in decades. “The sluggish labour market is yet another hurdle to clear,” he added.

New data shows US graduate unemployment is at its highest in 37 years, with 13.4% of July's unemployed being new workforce entrants. Employers remain cautious amid policy uncertainty, making job hunting harder for fresh graduates despite overall low unemployment.

Why Gen Z are finding it harder than ever to land first job? Graduate unemployment hits 37-year high in US

In all airports, safety measures are always prioritised in order to safeguard the lives of people. But, still, there are several airports in the world which can scare you even after full safety. Let's have a look at the top 5 most dangerous airports in the world.

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Incessant rains have battered Mumbai, resulting in a flood-like situation in many parts of the city. The waterlogging has brought the city to a standstill, disrupting traffic on roads, affecting local train operations, and leading to flight delays on Tuesday (Aug 19). While the current situation in India’s financial capital has caused inconvenience for residents, some have found joy in swimming in the waterlogged streets.&nbsp;A video surfaced on social media showing a young boy swimming on a flooded road in Mumbai. The incident was captured outside a mall in the city. Some other kids were also seen sitting and wading in the water, turning the chaos into laughter. The clip was widely shared on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kids enjoying the swimming 🥽 outside oberoi mall. Massive Mumbai Rains 😨 but let&#39;s thank our municipality for the year to year hardwork they do so you can enjoy swimming on the roads and make it a mumbai Waterpark<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rain</a> <a href="https://t.co/skFiSYevMr">pic.twitter.com/skFiSYevMr</a>&mdash; Vishvendra (@AbsoluteVish) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbsoluteVish/status/1957703050845388827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Several other videos also surfaced on social media. Another video showed a car stuck in a flooded underpass in Thane, the a city adjoining Mumbai. Two people were stuck in the car and were reportedly rescued by locals.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Car stuck in underpass in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thane?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#thane</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Waterlogging?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Waterlogging</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rain</a> <a href="https://t.co/oEMYfam2NC">pic.twitter.com/oEMYfam2NC</a>&mdash; Saurabh Yadav (@saurabhydv676) <a href="https://twitter.com/saurabhydv676/status/1957725905742119366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The tracks of Mumbai’s local train were also seen waterlogged amid extreme rainfall.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | Maharashtra: Incessant rain has caused waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, including railway tracks, affecting local train services. Visuals from Wadala. (Full video available on PTI Videos – <a href="https://t.co/n147TvrpG7">https://t.co/n147TvrpG7</a>) <a href="https://t.co/u4x0qTifkw">pic.twitter.com/u4x0qTifkw</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1957688296022364633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

High tide was also seen at the Gateway of India.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Breaking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Breaking</a> Mumbai has come to a standstill Look at the condition of Gate Bay of India <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BigNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BigNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sea</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/viral?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#viral</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gatewayofindia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gatewayofindia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbaiairport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbaiairport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trending?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trending</a> <a href="https://t.co/1oUf3FMZUv">pic.twitter.com/1oUf3FMZUv</a>&mdash; Mukund Shahi (@Mukundshahi73) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mukundshahi73/status/1957762572926550410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Flight operations were also disrupted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, leading to over 250 flights delays.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Condition of Mumbai Airport now. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a> <a href="https://t.co/BKJb0LRL6j">pic.twitter.com/BKJb0LRL6j</a>&mdash; United India360 (@UnitedIndia360) <a href="https://twitter.com/UnitedIndia360/status/1957732424693215476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and the Ghats of Pune. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday declared a holiday for all government and semi-government offices in the city and urged private organisations to allow employees to work from home. Schools and colleges remained were also closed as extremely heavy showers were predicted in the city and adjoining districts on Tuesday. The authorities have advised resident not to step out of their homes unless necessary. According to the weather department, several parts of the city recorded over 200 mm of rain in the last 24 hours. Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs observed the highest at 255.5 mm as per data from IMD. &nbsp;

People took to social media to capture normal life being disrupted amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai, which has resulted in flood-like situation in the city and adjoining areas.

Incessant rains have battered Mumbai, resulting in a flood-like situation in many parts of the city. The waterlogging has brought the city to a standstill, disrupting traffic on roads, affecting local train operations, and leading to flight delays on Tuesday (Aug 19). While the current situation in India’s financial capital has caused inconvenience for residents, some have found joy in swimming in the waterlogged streets. A video surfaced on social media showing a young boy swimming on a flooded road in Mumbai. The incident was captured outside a mall in the city. Some other kids were also seen sitting and wading in the water, turning the chaos into laughter. The clip was widely shared on social media.

People took to social media to capture normal life being disrupted amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai, which has resulted in flood-like situation in the city and adjoining areas.

WATCH | Boy swims on road, car stuck in underpass: Flood-like situation in Mumbai amid heavy rainfall

The heat in the United Kingdom is triggering delays in the commute as the trains are running slower than usual. The connection might sound strange, but this is happening not because of some heat storm, but because of the hot and dry weather. This has led to the clay soil on which its rail tracks sit to dry out and shrink. Because of this, the tracks are becoming uneven. Since this problem cannot exactly be fixed, train operators have lowered the speed of the trains for safety reasons. This has already caused a problem as people are unable to reach their destinations on time. Officials have warned people to expect delays and be ready for train cancellations since the timetable is taking a hit. The UK is experiencing one of the hottest summers, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-erin-1-000-kilometre-wall-of-rain-threatens-parts-of-uk-met-department-predicts-1755576920896">1,000-kilometre 'wall of rain' in UK? Met department says country could face Hurricane Erin after-effects</a> &nbsp;<h2>Trains are moving slower</h2>Network Rail Anglia and C2C are among the train operators hit by the driest spring in over 50 years. It has been forced to change its timetable because of the track conditions. Passengers have been told to check their train status before leaving their homes. Simon Milburn, infrastructure director for Network Rail Anglia, said: “We are really sorry for the disruption to passengers from the timetable alterations, but we need to keep everyone moving safely. He added, that "even with the significant challenges we face with clay soil following prolonged dry spells", the company is doing its best to ensure minimal disruption in services. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/portugal-tsunami-waves-roll-clouds-beach-heatwave-1751367271740">150km-long feature in Portugal appeared to be tsunami waves. It turned out to be...</a><h2>Driest spring in 200 years</h2>Meanwhile, South Western Railway, another affected train company, said that the conditions are the driest on record in the last 200 years. It added that the route between Gillingham and Axminster has witnessed terrible levels of dry clay soil embankments for long stretches. C2C, which operates between London and South Essex, said the shrinking of the clay soil has made the tracks uneven, and so the trains can't run as normal for safety reasons. Network Rail pushed a whopping 12,600 tonnes of ballast across its route last year to minimise problems on the track. However, the spring is so dry that the problem has failed to alleviate. It said the problem could only be solved if it rains for a good three months.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Trains in the UK are moving more slowly than usual because of the heat. The problem has led to trains getting delayed and even cancelled. People are being urged to check the train schedules before leaving their homes. The UK is battling one of its hottest spring seasons.

The heat in the United Kingdom is triggering delays in the commute as the trains are running slower than usual. The connection might sound strange, but this is happening not because of some heat storm, but because of the hot and dry weather. This has led to the clay soil on which its rail tracks sit to dry out and shrink. Because of this, the tracks are becoming uneven. Since this problem cannot exactly be fixed, train operators have lowered the speed of the trains for safety reasons. This has already caused a problem as people are unable to reach their destinations on time. Officials have warned people to expect delays and be ready for train cancellations since the timetable is taking a hit. The UK is experiencing one of the hottest summers, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius. Also Read: 1,000-kilometre 'wall of rain' in UK? Met department says country could face Hurricane Erin after-effects Trains are moving slower Network Rail Anglia and C2C are among the train operators hit by the driest spring in over 50 years. It has been forced to change its timetable because of the track conditions. Passengers have been told to check their train status before leaving their homes. Simon Milburn, infrastructure director for Network Rail Anglia, said: “We are really sorry for the disruption to passengers from the timetable alterations, but we need to keep everyone moving safely. He added, that "even with the significant challenges we face with clay soil following prolonged dry spells", the company is doing its best to ensure minimal disruption in services. Also Read: 150km-long feature in Portugal appeared to be tsunami waves. It turned out to be... Driest spring in 200 years Meanwhile, South Western Railway, another affected train company, said that the conditions are the driest on record in the last 200 years. It added that the route between Gillingham and Axminster has witnessed terrible levels of dry clay soil embankments for long stretches. C2C, which operates between London and South Essex, said the shrinking of the clay soil has made the tracks uneven, and so the trains can't run as normal for safety reasons. Network Rail pushed a whopping 12,600 tonnes of ballast across its route last year to minimise problems on the track. However, the spring is so dry that the problem has failed to alleviate. It said the problem could only be solved if it rains for a good three months.

Trains in the UK are moving at slow speeds because of the heat. The problem has led to trains getting delayed and even cancelled. People are being urged to check the train schedules before leaving their homes. The UK is battling one of its hottest spring seasons.

Hot weather is slowing down trains in the UK. Here's what's happening

27-year-old Tommi Pedruzzi claimed, he had published 1500 books on Amazon, and reportedly earned a revenue of $3 million. Historically, literary success and financial stability have very rarely gone hand in hand; Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, and Herman Melville are a few of the many writers who have died poor. But this entrepreneur claimed to have increased his productivity with the assistance of AI and has produced one-of-a-kind success. He now claims to help other authors write ebooks and get them published, and collect royalties for years.&nbsp;His technique, as he claims, does not write 'what you enjoy', because nobody cares what 'you find interesting'. The old saying that claims ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover', contrastingly, Tommi thinks ‘it’s the cover, not the content that gets you paid.'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’ve made <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%243M&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$3M</a> publishing 1,500 books on Amazon. Now my girlfriend wants to make <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%2410K&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$10K</a>/month writing books. I told her: “Honey, It’s boring. But if you follow these 7 rules, it works.”🧵 Rule 1. Don’t think like a writer. <a href="https://t.co/XuZRKTmvRi">pic.twitter.com/XuZRKTmvRi</a>&mdash; Tommi Pedruzzi (@TommiPedruzzi) <a href="https://twitter.com/TommiPedruzzi/status/1956701441382330391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>People are sceptical about Tommi's scheme</h2>People have questioned the validity of Tommi's ‘getting rich quick’ scheme. One user commented, ‘I wonder if Shakespeare would have taken this advice.’ One user said that a search for Tommi Pedruzzi on Amazon does not show any results. Others suggested that he was just one of those marketing 'marketing gurus'. His thread recently got attention on the subreddit r/AntiAi, with folks raising an alarm about slop books.&nbsp;“There is no evidence of Tommi Pedruzzi publishing this number of books, as search results reveal. Also, he uses the image of a book by Dan Whalen, an author who has been publishing cookbooks well before the release of generative AI. This is likely bait for his course for sale,” read a community note on the article.Amazon had recently seen growing numbers of Scam books; this had gone up since the advent of large language models like ChatGPT and Grok. However, it's not illegal to sell AI-generated content, but the royalties that people can derive from these do not belong to the authors. One, because LLMs get information from available content online, two, these authors pay their ghost writers minimal wages, and three, they mostly buy fake reviews. So even though it's not illegal, it's unethical. Amazon claimed to have control over the scam books.&nbsp;“We have more recently begun limiting the publication of summaries and workbooks based on existing titles in our store. When patterns of abuse warrant it, we also suspend publisher accounts to prevent repeated abuse,” said Amazon spokesperson Lindsey Hamilton.&nbsp;

Tommi Pedruzzi claims that he used an AI language model to streamline the process and publish 1500 books; people online bashed him, calling him a marketing guru.

27-year-old Tommi Pedruzzi claimed, he had published 1500 books on Amazon, and reportedly earned a revenue of $3 million. Historically, literary success and financial stability have very rarely gone hand in hand; Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, and Herman Melville are a few of the many writers who have died poor. But this entrepreneur claimed to have increased his productivity with the assistance of AI and has produced one-of-a-kind success. He now claims to help other authors write ebooks and get them published, and collect royalties for years. His technique, as he claims, does not write 'what you enjoy', because nobody cares what 'you find interesting'. The old saying that claims ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover', contrastingly, Tommi thinks ‘it’s the cover, not the content that gets you paid.'

Tommi Pedruzzi claims that he used an AI language model to streamline the process and publish 1500 books; people online bashed him, calling him a marketing guru.

27-year-old guy claims used AI to publish 1500 books and earn $3million, gets bashed online

A teen girl from Bharat Nagar of Delhi was rescued almost a month later after being trafficked and forcibly married off in Uttar Pradesh. She was trafficked after leaving home following a dispute with her father, who later boarded a train that escorted her to Meerut. After the girl reached the station, two men lured her with false promises and took her to Shamli, where she was illegally married to a 40-year-old man, with creating fake Aadhaar card showing her age as 19 years.&nbsp;According to a report by TOI, the 13-year-old girl was rescued after she managed to give a missed call to her grandmother, resulting arrest of three men in connection with the case. In response to the act, police filed a case under Section 137 (kidnapping) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-man-60-raped-outside-church-by-man-without-fixed-address-1753436977737">UK man, 60, raped outside church by man ‘without fixed address’</a>&nbsp;Police sources indicated that they received a complaint about a missing girl on July 22. But even after continuous effort by the family and the police, she was untraceable at first. "While we were searching for the girl, her family informed us that they had received a missed call from an unknown number. When they called back, a woman answered and said her daughter-in-law might have made the call, then abruptly disconnected it. The number provided by the family had one incorrect digit, and when a police team followed that lead to Mathura, it turned out to be false," a police source said.&nbsp;After procuring the correct phone number, the team of police traced the location to Shamli and rescued the girl from a home. Surprisingly, from the investigation, police later discovered that the teen girl had left her home and boarded a bus to a railway station and then randomly taken a train that led her to Meerut.<h3>Girl married in exchange for Rs 15,000-20,000</h3>After reaching the station, she began wandering in the station where she encountered a 20-year-old man, who promised her to settle down, but it turned out to be a trap for the girl. Later, the man from Hapur and a 55-year-old associate from Meerut carried the girl to Shamli, where they forcefully married the girl to a 40-year-old man in exchange for Rs 15,000-20,000 on July 24 after making a fake Aadhaar card to show her age as 19 years. Four days after the forced marriage, the teen was reportedly sexually assaulted at the residence of the man with whom she was forcefully married.&nbsp;In response to it, the Bharat Nagar police booked the duo along with the man who married the girl under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges of human trafficking, forgery of official documents, and exploitation of a trafficked person.&nbsp;In addition, all three were also charged under Sections 6 and 21 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act as well as Sections 9 and 10 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. And a further probe into the incident is underway.

A 13-year-old girl was rescued after almost a month have being trafficked and forcibly married off in Uttar Pradesh to a 40-year-old man, with creating fake Aadhaar card showing her age as 19 years.

A teen girl from Bharat Nagar of Delhi was rescued almost a month later after being trafficked and forcibly married off in Uttar Pradesh. She was trafficked after leaving home following a dispute with her father, who later boarded a train that escorted her to Meerut. After the girl reached the station, two men lured her with false promises and took her to Shamli, where she was illegally married to a 40-year-old man, with creating fake Aadhaar card showing her age as 19 years. According to a report by TOI, the 13-year-old girl was rescued after she managed to give a missed call to her grandmother, resulting arrest of three men in connection with the case. In response to the act, police filed a case under Section 137 (kidnapping) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Also read: UK man, 60, raped outside church by man ‘without fixed address’ Police sources indicated that they received a complaint about a missing girl on July 22. But even after continuous effort by the family and the police, she was untraceable at first. "While we were searching for the girl, her family informed us that they had received a missed call from an unknown number. When they called back, a woman answered and said her daughter-in-law might have made the call, then abruptly disconnected it. The number provided by the family had one incorrect digit, and when a police team followed that lead to Mathura, it turned out to be false," a police source said. After procuring the correct phone number, the team of police traced the location to Shamli and rescued the girl from a home. Surprisingly, from the investigation, police later discovered that the teen girl had left her home and boarded a bus to a railway station and then randomly taken a train that led her to Meerut. Girl married in exchange for Rs 15,000-20,000 After reaching the station, she began wandering in the station where she encountered a 20-year-old man, who promised her to settle down, but it turned out to be a trap for the girl. Later, the man from Hapur and a 55-year-old associate from Meerut carried the girl to Shamli, where they forcefully married the girl to a 40-year-old man in exchange for Rs 15,000-20,000 on July 24 after making a fake Aadhaar card to show her age as 19 years. Four days after the forced marriage, the teen was reportedly sexually assaulted at the residence of the man with whom she was forcefully married. In response to it, the Bharat Nagar police booked the duo along with the man who married the girl under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges of human trafficking, forgery of official documents, and exploitation of a trafficked person. In addition, all three were also charged under Sections 6 and 21 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act as well as Sections 9 and 10 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. And a further probe into the incident is underway.

A 13-year-old girl was rescued after almost a month have being trafficked and forcibly married off in Uttar Pradesh to a 40-year-old man, with creating fake Aadhaar card showing her age as 19 years.

Delhi teen rescued a month after being sold for Rs 15-20k, forced to marry 40-yr-old in UP

Two towns in Australia were in for a rude shock when tests showed Naegleria fowleri, nicknamed the "brain-eating amoeba", was swimming in the treated drinking water supplied to their area. Notably, it is one of the most dangerous microorganisms and causes a fatal infection that is almost certain to kill the patient. The towns are located in the state of Queensland, and the deadly bug was noticed when the drinking water was tested. A public health notice has been issued to both Charleville and Augathella. "Murweh Shire Council is advising residents and visitors to Charleville and Augathella that Naegleria fowleri, a rare but potentially harmful organism, has recently been detected in the town water supplies," the health notice stated. "This detection follows a comprehensive water quality project commissioned by Queensland Health and undertaken by a Queensland university." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-naegleria-fowleri-the-brain-eating-amoeba-that-killed-five-year-old-in-india-724411">What is Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba that killed five-year-old in India?</a>&nbsp; Naegleria fowleri is a rare organism and reaches the brain after entering through the nasal passage. It is mostly found in warm, untreated freshwater and soil, and enters the body while swimming in lakes. Experts say that drinking contaminated water or washing clothes in it cannot infect a person. A Queensland Health spokesperson said, "There is minimal risk to the community as long as people don't allow water to go up their nose when bathing, showering or washing their face." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/alert-sounded-kerala-girl-dies-of-brain-eating-amoeba-how-safe-are-you-explained-primary-amoebic-meningoencephalitis-naegleria-fowleri-1755492493924">Alert sounded after Kerala girl dies of 'brain-eating amoeba' — How safe are you?</a>&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/9-year-old-dead-from-rare-brain-infection-due-to-amoebic-encephalitis-1755534544969/embed&nbsp;<h2>How does brain-eating amoeba enter brain?</h2>It is known as the "brain-eating" amoeba because it literally feeds on the human brain after entering the body. It travels through the nasal passage and breaks through the bony cribriform plate, the point that separates the brain and the nose. From here, it reaches the olfactory bulb and then attacks the brain, feeding on cells. The feeding frenzy triggers oxidative stress and leads to the cells exploding. The immune system is activated, leading to extreme inflammation. Severe meningitis, encephalitis or oedema can set in, leading to death within seven to 10 days.Earlier this year, a 71-year-old woman in Texas died after she used a nasal irrigation device, resulting in the brain-eating amoeba entering her brain. She had used tap water that came from a recreational vehicle.&nbsp;

Naegleria fowleri, the ‘brain-eating amoeba’, has been found in treated drinking water in two Australian towns. A test revealed the presence of the deadly microorganism. Officials have issued a public notice about it and said whether it could affect the residents.

Two towns in Australia were in for a rude shock when tests showed Naegleria fowleri, nicknamed the "brain-eating amoeba", was swimming in the treated drinking water supplied to their area. Notably, it is one of the most dangerous microorganisms and causes a fatal infection that is almost certain to kill the patient. The towns are located in the state of Queensland, and the deadly bug was noticed when the drinking water was tested. A public health notice has been issued to both Charleville and Augathella. "Murweh Shire Council is advising residents and visitors to Charleville and Augathella that Naegleria fowleri, a rare but potentially harmful organism, has recently been detected in the town water supplies," the health notice stated. "This detection follows a comprehensive water quality project commissioned by Queensland Health and undertaken by a Queensland university." Also Read: What is Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba that killed five-year-old in India? Naegleria fowleri is a rare organism and reaches the brain after entering through the nasal passage. It is mostly found in warm, untreated freshwater and soil, and enters the body while swimming in lakes. Experts say that drinking contaminated water or washing clothes in it cannot infect a person. A Queensland Health spokesperson said, "There is minimal risk to the community as long as people don't allow water to go up their nose when bathing, showering or washing their face." Also Read: Alert sounded after Kerala girl dies of 'brain-eating amoeba' — How safe are you? https://www.wionews.com/videos/9-year-old-dead-from-rare-brain-infection-due-to-amoebic-encephalitis-1755534544969/embed How does brain-eating amoeba enter brain? It is known as the "brain-eating" amoeba because it literally feeds on the human brain after entering the body. It travels through the nasal passage and breaks through the bony cribriform plate, the point that separates the brain and the nose. From here, it reaches the olfactory bulb and then attacks the brain, feeding on cells. The feeding frenzy triggers oxidative stress and leads to the cells exploding. The immune system is activated, leading to extreme inflammation. Severe meningitis, encephalitis or oedema can set in, leading to death within seven to 10 days. Earlier this year, a 71-year-old woman in Texas died after she used a nasal irrigation device, resulting in the brain-eating amoeba entering her brain. She had used tap water that came from a recreational vehicle.

Naegleria fowleri, the ‘brain-eating amoeba’, has been found in treated drinking water in two Australian towns. A test revealed the presence of the deadly microorganism. Officials have issued a public notice about it and said whether it could affect the residents.

'Brain-eating amoeba' detected in treated drinking water in Australian towns. Officials say, do not let...

One of the ways in which his detractors are trying to criticise Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is by sharing videos from his past as an entertainer. The dance videos being shared include one in which he appeared bare-chested, wearing latex pants and high heels. Some feature moves so bizarre that I am not including them in the links, for fear they could be deepfakes. But one thing is clear: Zelensky had a strong run in Ukraine’s showbiz industry, before becoming a leader watched by the world for standing up to mighty Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. In fact, one of the roles he portrayed was that of a man who accidentally became president. Here is what you should know about the Ukrainian president’s entertainment past.<h2>Zelensky was a showbiz star since the 1990s</h2>Zelensky started as a comedian, forming the troupe ‘Kvartal 95’ in 1997. The troupe, named after his childhood neighbourhood, competed in KVN, a well-known Russian comedy competition, and gained regional fame. Between 1998 and 2003, Zelensky performed with Kvartal 95 in KVN’s Major League, touring post-Soviet nations.In 2003, he left KVN after declining a job offer and experiencing an antisemitic incident (Zelensky is Jewish). Kvartal 95 then transformed into Studio Kvartal 95, a production company that created television shows for Ukraine’s 1+1 channel.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volodymyr-zelensky-a-dictator-or-popular-war-president-ukrainian-prez-says-elections-impossible-during-war-but-could-he-win-if-held-1755564255636">Zelensky, a 'dictator' or popular war president? Ukrainian Prez tells Trump elections impossible during war — but could he win if held?</a><h2>Zelensky was the director of Studio Kvartal 95</h2>Zelensky took up leadership of Studio Kvartal 95 from 2003 to 2011 as its artistic director, turning it into one of Ukraine’s top entertainment studios, producing films, cartoons and television shows. In 2005, it launched the popular comedy show Vechirniy Kvartal on Ukraine’s Inter TV. Zelensky was a key performer and producer of the show.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ready-for-a-trilateral-meet-zelensky-on-meeting-putin-after-talks-with-trump-in-white-house-1755588502294">‘Ready for a trilateral meet’: Zelensky on meeting Putin after talks with Trump in White House</a><h2>Acting career of Zelensky</h2>The dance videos resurfacing currently on social media are mainly from 2006, when Zelensky won Ukraine’s Dancing with the Stars competition—something that, at the time, boosted his popularity. He went on to star in romantic comedies between 2008 and 2012, including Love in the Big City and its sequel. He also starred in Rzhevskiy Versus Napoleon, establishing himself as a leading actor. He was a general producer of Inter TV from 2011 to 2012, expanding his influence in Ukrainian media.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-moldova-s-unity-can-t-be-broken-zelensky-1755460776724/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-moldova-s-unity-can-t-be-broken-zelensky-1755460776724/embed</a><h2>How reel became real: Zelensky acted as Ukraine’s president before becoming one</h2>Zelensky gained international attention as the voice of Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian versions of the films Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017), earning global recognition.Then, the most unlikely thing happened in 2015: Zelensky starred as an accidental president, and went on to become president of Ukraine. In the hit TV series Servant of the People, he played Vasiliy Goloborodko, a teacher who is elected president after his anti-corruption rant goes viral and strikes a chord with the public. This established his image as an anti-corruption advocate and set the stage for his political rise in 2019. The show was a massive success and even inspired a political party with the same name.<h2>Yes, Zelensky is an award-winning, influential entertainer of Ukraine</h2>Zelensky returned as artistic director of Kvartal 95 from 2013 to 2019, producing content and performing.He also founded the NGO The League of Laughter and produced 10 feature films. He won more than 30 Teletriumph National Television Awards during this period.&nbsp;Also story: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-exactly-happened-in-trump-zelensky-meeting-know-in-6-points-putin-ceasefire-1755545706120">What exactly happened in Trump-Zelensky meeting? Know in 6 points</a><h2>Is it fair to target Zelensky for having been an entertainer?</h2>His detractors are now using clips and videos from his past to tarnish Zelensky’s image. They’re calling him a puppet simply because he used to be a dancer and comedic performer. Many world leaders, including US President Ronald Reagan, had careers in entertainment.Zelensky’s showbiz years, while defined by his comedic talent, charisma, and media skills, should not be used as fodder for judging his performance as a president. In a way, Zelensky is a victim of his own success in the entertainment industry. But it is noteworthy that, in spite of the power imbalance, Zelensky stood up to a leader like Russian President Vladimir Putin. His legacy should be judged on that basis—not on what he did for a living before becoming president.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">⚔️⚔️⚔️ ZELENSKY'S DRAG SHAME: Old clip shows Ukraine's Zelensky prancing in high heels and latex, midriff out, dancing with dudes. Media screams "fear Russia," but this clown's the real joke. Stand against this globalist puppet show! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZelenskyExposed?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZelenskyExposed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAGA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MAGA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHiddenTruth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheHiddenTruth</a> <a href="https://t.co/8fMAq3ZNBr">pic.twitter.com/8fMAq3ZNBr</a>— The Watchman (@WatchmanHQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatchmanHQ/status/1956780460845207730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Resurfaced footage of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dancing in high heels is taking over the internet! Before politics, Zelensky was a comedian, and actor, and even won Dancing With The Stars in Ukraine. Now, people are revisiting his showbiz past and praising his… <a href="https://t.co/srSNEQWiws">pic.twitter.com/srSNEQWiws</a>— Before They Were Famous (@michaelmccbtwf) <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelmccbtwf/status/1896567363266330975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">⚔️⚔️⚔️ ZELENSKY'S DRAG SHAME: Old clip shows Ukraine's Zelensky prancing in high heels and latex, midriff out, dancing with dudes. Media screams "fear Russia," but this clown's the real joke. Stand against this globalist puppet show! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZelenskyExposed?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZelenskyExposed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAGA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MAGA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHiddenTruth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheHiddenTruth</a> <a href="https://t.co/8fMAq3ZNBr">pic.twitter.com/8fMAq3ZNBr</a>— The Watchman (@WatchmanHQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatchmanHQ/status/1956780460845207730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It is fair to argue that Zelensky is a victim of his own success in the entertainment industry but he should be remembered as a leader who stood up to a powerful rival like Russian President Vladimir Putin

One of the ways in which his detractors are trying to criticise Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is by sharing videos from his past as an entertainer. The dance videos being shared include one in which he appeared bare-chested, wearing latex pants and high heels. Some feature moves so bizarre that I am not including them in the links, for fear they could be deepfakes. But one thing is clear: Zelensky had a strong run in Ukraine’s showbiz industry, before becoming a leader watched by the world for standing up to mighty Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. In fact, one of the roles he portrayed was that of a man who accidentally became president. Here is what you should know about the Ukrainian president’s entertainment past. Zelensky was a showbiz star since the 1990s Zelensky started as a comedian, forming the troupe ‘Kvartal 95’ in 1997. The troupe, named after his childhood neighbourhood, competed in KVN, a well-known Russian comedy competition, and gained regional fame. Between 1998 and 2003, Zelensky performed with Kvartal 95 in KVN’s Major League, touring post-Soviet nations. In 2003, he left KVN after declining a job offer and experiencing an antisemitic incident (Zelensky is Jewish). Kvartal 95 then transformed into Studio Kvartal 95, a production company that created television shows for Ukraine’s 1+1 channel. Also read: Zelensky, a 'dictator' or popular war president? Ukrainian Prez tells Trump elections impossible during war — but could he win if held? Zelensky was the director of Studio Kvartal 95 Zelensky took up leadership of Studio Kvartal 95 from 2003 to 2011 as its artistic director, turning it into one of Ukraine’s top entertainment studios, producing films, cartoons and television shows. In 2005, it launched the popular comedy show Vechirniy Kvartal on Ukraine’s Inter TV. Zelensky was a key performer and producer of the show. Also read: ‘Ready for a trilateral meet’: Zelensky on meeting Putin after talks with Trump in White House Acting career of Zelensky The dance videos resurfacing currently on social media are mainly from 2006, when Zelensky won Ukraine’s Dancing with the Stars competition—something that, at the time, boosted his popularity. He went on to star in romantic comedies between 2008 and 2012, including Love in the Big City and its sequel. He also starred in Rzhevskiy Versus Napoleon, establishing himself as a leading actor. He was a general producer of Inter TV from 2011 to 2012, expanding his influence in Ukrainian media. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-moldova-s-unity-can-t-be-broken-zelensky-1755460776724/embed How reel became real: Zelensky acted as Ukraine’s president before becoming one Zelensky gained international attention as the voice of Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian versions of the films Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017), earning global recognition. Then, the most unlikely thing happened in 2015: Zelensky starred as an accidental president, and went on to become president of Ukraine. In the hit TV series Servant of the People, he played Vasiliy Goloborodko, a teacher who is elected president after his anti-corruption rant goes viral and strikes a chord with the public. This established his image as an anti-corruption advocate and set the stage for his political rise in 2019. The show was a massive success and even inspired a political party with the same name. Yes, Zelensky is an award-winning, influential entertainer of Ukraine Zelensky returned as artistic director of Kvartal 95 from 2013 to 2019, producing content and performing. He also founded the NGO The League of Laughter and produced 10 feature films. He won more than 30 Teletriumph National Television Awards during this period. Also story: What exactly happened in Trump-Zelensky meeting? Know in 6 points Is it fair to target Zelensky for having been an entertainer? His detractors are now using clips and videos from his past to tarnish Zelensky’s image. They’re calling him a puppet simply because he used to be a dancer and comedic performer. Many world leaders, including US President Ronald Reagan, had careers in entertainment. Zelensky’s showbiz years, while defined by his comedic talent, charisma, and media skills, should not be used as fodder for judging his performance as a president. In a way, Zelensky is a victim of his own success in the entertainment industry. But it is noteworthy that, in spite of the power imbalance, Zelensky stood up to a leader like Russian President Vladimir Putin. His legacy should be judged on that basis—not on what he did for a living before becoming president.

It is fair to argue that Zelensky is a victim of his own success in the entertainment industry but he should be remembered as a leader who stood up to a powerful rival like Russian President Vladimir Putin

It's NOT AI-generated: Zelensky's dances in high heels, latex pants being misused on social media to tarnish him. He had a strong past in showbiz

The INDIA bloc, on Tuesday (Aug 19) named former Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy as its joint candidate for the Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9. The announcement was made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi after a meeting of the opposition bloc. Calling the contest an "ideological battle," Kharge said that Reddy will file his nomination on August 21. "Tomorrow, all opposition parties' MPs are meeting in the central hall at 1 o'clock," he added.<h2>Who is Justice Reddy?</h2>Born on July 8, 1946, in Andhra Pradesh, B Sudershan Reddy built his career as a lawyer before rising to the highest court in the country. He enrolled with the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh in December 1971 and went on to practice in writ and civil matters at the High Court. Between 1988 and 1990, he served as the government pleader in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, and in 1990 briefly worked as Additional Standing Counsel for the central government. He also advised Osmania University in his early career.Justice Reddy was appointed as a permanent judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in May 1995, and later became Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court in December 2005. In 2008, he was elevated to the Supreme Court of India, where he served until his retirement in July 2011.Throughout his judicial career, Reddy was known for rulings that often focused on social and economic justice, reports ANI.<h2>A 'champion of the poor'</h2>Kharge described him as a "most distinguished and progressive jurists" and said that he considered the retired judge a consistent and courageous champion of social, economic and political justice."B. Sudershan Reddy is one of India's most distinguished and progressive jurists. He has had a long and eminent legal career, including as judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, Chief Justice of Guwahati High Court and Judge of the Supreme Court. He has been a consistent and courageous champion of social, economic and political justice. He is a poor man and many judgments if you read, will know that how he favoured the poor people and also protected the Constitution and fundamental rights," said the Congress chief.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This Vice Presidential contest is an ideological battle. All Opposition parties have nominated Shri B. Sudershan Reddy garu as their joint candidate for the position of the Vice President of India. Shri B. Sudershan Reddy garu is one of India’s most distinguished and… <a href="https://t.co/FD98YJhJMA">pic.twitter.com/FD98YJhJMA</a>&mdash; Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) <a href="https://twitter.com/kharge/status/1957711440753668598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Justice Reddy will face off with the ruling NDA's candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, in the September 9 election. The result will be decided by MPs of both Houses of Parliament, who make up the Vice Presidential electoral college. The deadline for filing nominations is August 21, while candidates can withdraw by August 25.

Who is Justice B Sudershan Reddy? Here's everything you need to know about the opposition INDIA bloc's candidate for the nation's vice presidential post.

The INDIA bloc, on Tuesday (Aug 19) named former Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy as its joint candidate for the Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9. The announcement was made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi after a meeting of the opposition bloc. Calling the contest an "ideological battle," Kharge said that Reddy will file his nomination on August 21. "Tomorrow, all opposition parties' MPs are meeting in the central hall at 1 o'clock," he added. Who is Justice Reddy? Born on July 8, 1946, in Andhra Pradesh, B Sudershan Reddy built his career as a lawyer before rising to the highest court in the country. He enrolled with the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh in December 1971 and went on to practice in writ and civil matters at the High Court. Between 1988 and 1990, he served as the government pleader in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, and in 1990 briefly worked as Additional Standing Counsel for the central government. He also advised Osmania University in his early career. Justice Reddy was appointed as a permanent judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in May 1995, and later became Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court in December 2005. In 2008, he was elevated to the Supreme Court of India, where he served until his retirement in July 2011. Throughout his judicial career, Reddy was known for rulings that often focused on social and economic justice, reports ANI. A 'champion of the poor' Kharge described him as a "most distinguished and progressive jurists" and said that he considered the retired judge a consistent and courageous champion of social, economic and political justice. "B. Sudershan Reddy is one of India's most distinguished and progressive jurists. He has had a long and eminent legal career, including as judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, Chief Justice of Guwahati High Court and Judge of the Supreme Court. He has been a consistent and courageous champion of social, economic and political justice. He is a poor man and many judgments if you read, will know that how he favoured the poor people and also protected the Constitution and fundamental rights," said the Congress chief.

Who is Justice B Sudershan Reddy? Here's everything you need to know about the opposition INDIA bloc's candidate for the nation's vice presidential post.

Who is B Sudershan Reddy? All about INDIA bloc's candidate for Vice Presidential post

Scientists in California have found one of the earliest proofs that the Vedic culture was not limited to India. The evidence lies in music, as a study has pointed out that a hymn written on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean 3,000 years ago shares striking similarities with the Rig Veda, one of the oldest Indian sacred texts. Dan C. Baciu, of the University of California, Santa Barbara, published his comparative analysis on the Preprints.org server. He says that the Hymn to Nikkal, written in Ugarit and the Rig Veda verses shared the same cadence, or repeated melodic or rhythmic units. The researcher used computer-assisted rhythm and melody mapping to draw parallels between the two bodies of work. He wrote in his study that one in five Rig Veda verses ends with the same cadence as the Hymn to Nikkal. What makes it intriguing is that, according to him, the odds of this occurring by accident are less than one in a million. In the one written in the Mediterranean, there are two cadences - one simple and heartbeat-like, and one more intricate. Baciu says that both models are also present in the Rig Veda verses, "with one most frequently ending verses and the other linked closely to the Triṣṭubh meter," according to Baciu. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/unknown-harappan-settlement-discovered-in-thar-desert-for-the-first-time-1753948649708">Unknown Harappan settlement discovered in Thar desert for the first time</a><h2>Music connected kingdoms, lived on even after civilisations ended</h2>While one of them is simpler, the other is complex, and Baciu says this was done deliberately. Besides the shared rhythm, there is also the echoed melodic tendencies, which "ancient commentators on the Rig Veda described as mounting upon accented syllables and falling thereafter." A digital reconstruction revealed how shockingly similar the two pieces were. Baciu's discovery shows that music was shared across different cultures and spread faster than royal decrees and political alliances. In fact, even after the kingdoms vanished, music sustained. Ugarit connected Mesopotamian and Anatolian cultures, and historians say the Mitanni kingdom served as a cultural bridge between Ugarit and India. This Bronze Age state is believed to have acted as the channel through which Vedic traditions and musical forms were exchanged. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/110-years-after-maski-inscription-4-000-year-old-human-settlement-found-in-karnataka-town-1752742129490">110 years after Maski inscription, 4,000-year-old human settlement found in Karnataka town</a>&nbsp;<h2>Rig Veda musical cadence reached Greek poetry</h2>Baciu wrote in his paper, "The Mitanni left us two gifts. One is the earliest evidence of Vedic culture outside India. The other is this hymn, which demonstrates how music was able to unite civilisations." He says that the musical cadence continued to spread, with similar patterns being seen in Greek lyric poetry after hundreds of years. Sappho’s works, pieces of European literature, and the verses of German poet Friedrich Hölderlin in 1801 all carry the same music pattern. Baciu's research shows that music was the first global language, and challenges notions that civilisation existed in isolation.

Rig Veda and its verses, its musical notes and cadence, reached other civilisations and were shared across other Bronze Age cultures. A scientist has found proof that a 3,000-year-old hymn written in the Mediterranean has striking similarities with the Vedic verses.

Scientists in California have found one of the earliest proofs that the Vedic culture was not limited to India. The evidence lies in music, as a study has pointed out that a hymn written on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean 3,000 years ago shares striking similarities with the Rig Veda, one of the oldest Indian sacred texts. Dan C. Baciu, of the University of California, Santa Barbara, published his comparative analysis on the Preprints.org server. He says that the Hymn to Nikkal, written in Ugarit and the Rig Veda verses shared the same cadence, or repeated melodic or rhythmic units. The researcher used computer-assisted rhythm and melody mapping to draw parallels between the two bodies of work. He wrote in his study that one in five Rig Veda verses ends with the same cadence as the Hymn to Nikkal. What makes it intriguing is that, according to him, the odds of this occurring by accident are less than one in a million. In the one written in the Mediterranean, there are two cadences - one simple and heartbeat-like, and one more intricate. Baciu says that both models are also present in the Rig Veda verses, "with one most frequently ending verses and the other linked closely to the Triṣṭubh meter," according to Baciu. Also Read: Unknown Harappan settlement discovered in Thar desert for the first time Music connected kingdoms, lived on even after civilisations ended While one of them is simpler, the other is complex, and Baciu says this was done deliberately. Besides the shared rhythm, there is also the echoed melodic tendencies, which "ancient commentators on the Rig Veda described as mounting upon accented syllables and falling thereafter." A digital reconstruction revealed how shockingly similar the two pieces were. Baciu's discovery shows that music was shared across different cultures and spread faster than royal decrees and political alliances. In fact, even after the kingdoms vanished, music sustained. Ugarit connected Mesopotamian and Anatolian cultures, and historians say the Mitanni kingdom served as a cultural bridge between Ugarit and India. This Bronze Age state is believed to have acted as the channel through which Vedic traditions and musical forms were exchanged. Also Read: 110 years after Maski inscription, 4,000-year-old human settlement found in Karnataka town Rig Veda musical cadence reached Greek poetry Baciu wrote in his paper, "The Mitanni left us two gifts. One is the earliest evidence of Vedic culture outside India. The other is this hymn, which demonstrates how music was able to unite civilisations." He says that the musical cadence continued to spread, with similar patterns being seen in Greek lyric poetry after hundreds of years. Sappho’s works, pieces of European literature, and the verses of German poet Friedrich Hölderlin in 1801 all carry the same music pattern. Baciu's research shows that music was the first global language, and challenges notions that civilisation existed in isolation.

Rig Veda and its verses, its musical notes and cadence, reached other civilisations and were shared across other Bronze Age cultures. A scientist has found proof that a 3,000-year-old hymn written in the Mediterranean has striking similarities with the Vedic verses.

Scientist finds earliest evidence that Rig Veda verses influenced civilisations outside India

Faced with massive uproar from animal lovers and activists over the Supreme Court's "unscientific" stray dog ban order, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has now instructed officials in Delhi-NCR to refrain from taking any harsh actions. Reports suggest that Gupta, in a recent meeting, has issued strict instructions for all stakeholders to stay on "watch and ward" mode and, instead of relocating dogs, focus on sterilisation efforts. This comes as in Delhi and around India, animal activists took to the streets in large numbers protesting against the August 11 order by a two-member Supreme Court bench ordering the relocation of stray canines from Delhi-NCR streets to shelters. These shelters do not exist at the moment and need to be constructed. &nbsp;<h2>Rekha Gupta's latest order on street dogs</h2>Citing a senior Delhi government official, the Indian Express reported, "A meeting was held recently, and the Chief Minister has strictly issued directions to all officers concerned to not take any kind of harsh action that may hurt the sentiments of dog lovers or harm the dogs."According to the report, the Delhi government has decided to pick up any stray dogs for now. "Until the Supreme Court delivers a final decision, the government will stay on ‘watch and ward’ mode," said the official.&nbsp;Instead of the original relocation efforts, now the government will focus on mega sterilisation efforts. A campaign is being planned towards that end, and a firm will be hired to carry it out. “Tenders will be floated soon, and the selected firm will conduct the campaign, sterilising dogs on a daily basis. The number of dogs to be picked up per day and other modalities will be decided soon,” said an official, as cited by the report. According to the last dog population census conducted in 2016, the Indian capital has approximately eight lakh dogs.&nbsp;

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has reportedly told officials not to take harsh actions while acting on the Supreme Court’s stray dog relocation order. This comes after massive protests by animal activists. 

Faced with massive uproar from animal lovers and activists over the Supreme Court's "unscientific" stray dog ban order, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has now instructed officials in Delhi-NCR to refrain from taking any harsh actions. Reports suggest that Gupta, in a recent meeting, has issued strict instructions for all stakeholders to stay on "watch and ward" mode and, instead of relocating dogs, focus on sterilisation efforts. This comes as in Delhi and around India, animal activists took to the streets in large numbers protesting against the August 11 order by a two-member Supreme Court bench ordering the relocation of stray canines from Delhi-NCR streets to shelters. These shelters do not exist at the moment and need to be constructed. Rekha Gupta's latest order on street dogs Citing a senior Delhi government official, the Indian Express reported, "A meeting was held recently, and the Chief Minister has strictly issued directions to all officers concerned to not take any kind of harsh action that may hurt the sentiments of dog lovers or harm the dogs." According to the report, the Delhi government has decided to pick up any stray dogs for now. "Until the Supreme Court delivers a final decision, the government will stay on ‘watch and ward’ mode," said the official. Instead of the original relocation efforts, now the government will focus on mega sterilisation efforts. A campaign is being planned towards that end, and a firm will be hired to carry it out. “Tenders will be floated soon, and the selected firm will conduct the campaign, sterilising dogs on a daily basis. The number of dogs to be picked up per day and other modalities will be decided soon,” said an official, as cited by the report. According to the last dog population census conducted in 2016, the Indian capital has approximately eight lakh dogs.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has reportedly told officials not to take harsh actions while acting on the Supreme Court’s stray dog relocation order. This comes after massive protests by animal activists.&nbsp;

SC vs strays: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta caves to animal lovers' pressure, stops 'harsh action' on street dogs

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb wants to send a message to the interstellar object, which he claims could be an alien spacecraft that has come to probe Earth and the other planets. He has suggested sending a very specific message to the aliens who he thinks have sent the interstellar object that is hurtling towards us. Loeb has openly claimed on several occasions that the interstellar object is not a natural space rock that was shaped in the universe, but an alien "mothership" that has entered the solar system to probe not only Earth but also other planets. If this is the case, &nbsp;Loeb has suggested humans should reach out to the extraterrestrial beings. He told reporters that the message sent to aliens should be in Morse code. This is what the message should read - "Hello, welcome to our neighbourhood. Peace!" These are the precise words Loeb says humans need to send across to make contact with the alien civilisation. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-claims-mystery-interstellar-object-is-here-to-test-human-intelligence-and-we-have-already-failed-here-s-why-1755585246596">Scientist claims mystery interstellar object is here to test human intelligence, and we have already failed. Here's why</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/baba-vanga-predicted-alien-contact-in-2025-interstellar-spaceship-comet-solar-system-1754538939635">Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out?</a>&nbsp;<h2>Loeb wants world leaders to prepare for alien attack</h2>Earlier, Loeb also asked world leaders to come together and prepare a plan of action to tackle the alien spacecraft. He said it is imperative that humans are ready if the "alien mothership" attacks Earth. &nbsp;"I believe that we need an international organisation that will make policy decisions about such an object," he told Newsnation in an interview. Loeb has pointed to several things that don't make sense for a comet, according to him. He cited data from the Hubble Space Telescope to state that there is no tail on the object. "There were claims of a tail. But since 3I/ATLAS is accelerating and its current size is not much larger than the angular resolution of Earth-based telescopes, it is not easy to avoid fictitious elongation of the image as a result of the object's motion." Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/harvard-scientist-calls-on-world-leaders-to-prepare-common-plan-on-alien-attack-1755064546960"> 3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack</a>&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/mystery-rock-or-interstellar-drone-scientists-debate-hostile-alien-craft-1753979384644/embed&nbsp;<h2>Are humans fit to be called intelligent civilisations in the Milky Way?</h2>Another theory proposed by Loeb about the purpose of the spaceship's visit to the solar system is that it is here to ascertain whether or not humans are capable of being termed "a high status in the class of intelligent civilisations within the Milky Way galaxy." Loeb wrote in a blog that those who are not open to the idea that the object could be something other than a space rock would be quickly canned as non-intelligent by the aliens. Almost all astronomers agree that the object is a comet, except Loeb. He says that its size, speed, and the light around it all indicate that it is not natural. Firstly, interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is quite large, and Loeb is convinced it could not have taken the trip from interstellar space if it were a space rock. Secondly, he cites its strange trajectory, which is abnormal for a naturall-occurring space rock.&nbsp;

Humans should send a very specific message to the aliens who have sent the interstellar object that is crashing through our solar system right now. A Harvard scientist thinks it could be an alien spaceship, and humans need to be prepared.

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb wants to send a message to the interstellar object, which he claims could be an alien spacecraft that has come to probe Earth and the other planets. He has suggested sending a very specific message to the aliens who he thinks have sent the interstellar object that is hurtling towards us. Loeb has openly claimed on several occasions that the interstellar object is not a natural space rock that was shaped in the universe, but an alien "mothership" that has entered the solar system to probe not only Earth but also other planets. If this is the case, Loeb has suggested humans should reach out to the extraterrestrial beings. He told reporters that the message sent to aliens should be in Morse code. This is what the message should read - "Hello, welcome to our neighbourhood. Peace!" These are the precise words Loeb says humans need to send across to make contact with the alien civilisation. Also Read: Scientist claims mystery interstellar object is here to test human intelligence, and we have already failed. Here's why Also Read: Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out? Loeb wants world leaders to prepare for alien attack Earlier, Loeb also asked world leaders to come together and prepare a plan of action to tackle the alien spacecraft. He said it is imperative that humans are ready if the "alien mothership" attacks Earth. "I believe that we need an international organisation that will make policy decisions about such an object," he told Newsnation in an interview. Loeb has pointed to several things that don't make sense for a comet, according to him. He cited data from the Hubble Space Telescope to state that there is no tail on the object. "There were claims of a tail. But since 3I/ATLAS is accelerating and its current size is not much larger than the angular resolution of Earth-based telescopes, it is not easy to avoid fictitious elongation of the image as a result of the object's motion." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack https://www.wionews.com/videos/mystery-rock-or-interstellar-drone-scientists-debate-hostile-alien-craft-1753979384644/embed Are humans fit to be called intelligent civilisations in the Milky Way? Another theory proposed by Loeb about the purpose of the spaceship's visit to the solar system is that it is here to ascertain whether or not humans are capable of being termed "a high status in the class of intelligent civilisations within the Milky Way galaxy." Loeb wrote in a blog that those who are not open to the idea that the object could be something other than a space rock would be quickly canned as non-intelligent by the aliens. Almost all astronomers agree that the object is a comet, except Loeb. He says that its size, speed, and the light around it all indicate that it is not natural. Firstly, interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is quite large, and Loeb is convinced it could not have taken the trip from interstellar space if it were a space rock. Secondly, he cites its strange trajectory, which is abnormal for a naturall-occurring space rock.

Humans should send a very specific message to the aliens who have sent the interstellar object that is crashing through our solar system right now. A Harvard scientist thinks it could be an alien spaceship, and humans need to be prepared.

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