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<p>The highly anticipated Alaska summit of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war, officially dubbed '2025 Russia–US Summit in Anchorage,' could last up to seven hours, or end in just minutes. This is the vibe one gets based on official accounts and comments made by Trump. The Alaska 2025 summit is taking place on Friday (Aug 15) at Elmendorf‑Richardson base, even as the war continued on the ground, with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky accusing Putin of continuing the killing.</p><h2>Trump: Will walk if Putin meeting doesn't work out</h2><p>Trump has hinted at the risk of talks collapsing, telling media accompanying him that "there is nothing set in stone." Trump said he would know within “the first two minutes, three minutes, four minutes or five minutes” whether the summit would succeed, and would end it quickly if not. &nbsp;Speaking to Fox News from Air Force One, Trump said he "would walk" if the summit does not go the way he wanted, which is an end to the killing and a ceasefire.</p><h2>Land swaps, arms control, nuclear disarmament</h2><p>While the ceasefire is the main expected focus, there could be some talk about land swaps, something Ukraine firmly poses.<br>There is a possibility that the two sides would talk about arms control and nuclear disarmament.</p><p>If the talks extend into six hours, they might come up with a framework for a Ukraine peace deal. Sources cited in global media talked of potential sanctions relief and broader economic incentives for Russia.</p><p>Trump had said he would not "let Putin mess with me.”&nbsp;</p><p>There is a sense that the meeting might collapse in six or seven minutes if talks stall or veer off script, like it did when Zelensky met Trump at the White House earlier this year.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-u-s-warns-of-additional-tariffs-on-india-if-putin-talks-don-t-succeed-1755264525327/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-u-s-warns-of-additional-tariffs-on-india-if-putin-talks-don-t-succeed-1755264525327/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Ukraine's absence is a sore point</h2><p>Western allies of Ukraine are deeply disappointed that it's not included in the talks, amid growing alarm over potential territorial compromises without Kyiv’s consent. Ukraine is feeling sidelined and Trump is being accused of appeasement, but the outcome will decide which of these arguments is correct.</p><h2>Alaska summit: Stakes and symbolism</h2><p>Being held at a US military base in Alaska, which was sold to the US by Russia in 19th century, the summit carries heavy symbolism and strategic weight.&nbsp;<br>If it becomes a marathon summit, the meeting might result in at least a roadmap for peace in Ukraine, and a firming up of terms for the ceasefire, and follow-up action agreements.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The Alaska 2025 summit is taking place on Friday even as the war continued on the ground, with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky accusing Putin of continuing the killing.

The highly anticipated Alaska summit of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war, officially dubbed '2025 Russia–US Summit in Anchorage,' could last up to seven hours, or end in just minutes. This is the vibe one gets based on official accounts and comments made by Trump. The Alaska 2025 summit is taking place on Friday (Aug 15) at Elmendorf‑Richardson base, even as the war continued on the ground, with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky accusing Putin of continuing the killing. Trump: Will walk if Putin meeting doesn't work out Trump has hinted at the risk of talks collapsing, telling media accompanying him that "there is nothing set in stone." Trump said he would know within “the first two minutes, three minutes, four minutes or five minutes” whether the summit would succeed, and would end it quickly if not. Speaking to Fox News from Air Force One, Trump said he "would walk" if the summit does not go the way he wanted, which is an end to the killing and a ceasefire. Land swaps, arms control, nuclear disarmament While the ceasefire is the main expected focus, there could be some talk about land swaps, something Ukraine firmly poses. There is a possibility that the two sides would talk about arms control and nuclear disarmament. If the talks extend into six hours, they might come up with a framework for a Ukraine peace deal. Sources cited in global media talked of potential sanctions relief and broader economic incentives for Russia. Trump had said he would not "let Putin mess with me.” There is a sense that the meeting might collapse in six or seven minutes if talks stall or veer off script, like it did when Zelensky met Trump at the White House earlier this year. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-u-s-warns-of-additional-tariffs-on-india-if-putin-talks-don-t-succeed-1755264525327/embed Ukraine's absence is a sore point Western allies of Ukraine are deeply disappointed that it's not included in the talks, amid growing alarm over potential territorial compromises without Kyiv’s consent. Ukraine is feeling sidelined and Trump is being accused of appeasement, but the outcome will decide which of these arguments is correct. Alaska summit: Stakes and symbolism Being held at a US military base in Alaska, which was sold to the US by Russia in 19th century, the summit carries heavy symbolism and strategic weight. If it becomes a marathon summit, the meeting might result in at least a roadmap for peace in Ukraine, and a firming up of terms for the ceasefire, and follow-up action agreements.

<p>The Alaska 2025 summit is taking place on Friday, even as the war continued on the ground, with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky accusing Putin of continuing the killing.</p>

'I will walk if...': Trump–Putin Alaska summit on Ukraine war could last six hours, or end in five minutes

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<p>India celebrates its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025. The day serves as a reminder not only of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters but also to honour the valour of the Indian Armed Forces, who protect our nation’s sovereignty. Time and again, Indian soldiers have demonstrated that no threat can diminish their courage and commitment to safeguard our nation and its people. Their brave actions serve as a warning of what happens to those who conspire against India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here are some of the most audacious operations undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Operation Trident (1971)</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Amid the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, which began on December 3, the Indian Navy executed one of its most audacious attacks, Operation Trident. On the night of December 4, a fleet of missile boats launched a surprise assault on the Pakistani port of Karachi, sinking several ships and severely damaging the harbour. This successful operation showcased the Indian Navy’s prowess and is now commemorated annually as Navy Day. The war led to the creation of Bangladesh, and Pakistan surrendered on December 16.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Operation Vijay (1999)</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In early 1999, Pakistani forces and militants infiltrated Indian territory in the mountainous Kargil region, which led to the Kargil War. In response, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Vijay to reclaim the captured peaks in one of the world’s most challenging terrains above 18,000 feet. Indian forces successfully regained control of the occupied territory on July 26, 1999, the day that is now remembered as Kargil Vijay Diwas to honour the sacrifice of our soldiers and celebrate India’s victory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Surgical Strikes (2016)</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On September 18, terrorists struck an Indian Army base in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir. Days later, on September 29, the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, precisely targeting and neutralising terrorist launch pads. The operation serves as a clear reminder that India would not tolerate terrorism and was ready to take proactive measures to safeguard its security.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Balakot Airstrike (2019)</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A suicide bomber carried out a terror attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, targetting a convoy of vehicles carrying Indian security personnel on February 14, 2019. The attack was claimed by the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. In a swift response, the Indian Air Force carried out an airstrike on a JeM training camp in Balakot, Pakistan, on February 26, 2019. The codenamed Operation Bandar marked the first time since 1971 that Indian aircraft had struck inside Pakistani territory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Operation Sindoor (2025)</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. The operation targeted and successfully dismantled nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Following four days of military escalation between the two nations, India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire understanding on May 10. However, India has warned that Operation Sindoor is the new normal and will continue until the goal of complete destruction of terrorism is achieved.</p>

Here are some of the most audacious operations by the Indian Armed Forces, showcasing their unmatched courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to defending the nation.

India celebrates its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025. The day serves as a reminder not only of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters but also to honour the valour of the Indian Armed Forces, who protect our nation’s sovereignty. Time and again, Indian soldiers have demonstrated that no threat can diminish their courage and commitment to safeguard our nation and its people. Their brave actions serve as a warning of what happens to those who conspire against India. Here are some of the most audacious operations undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces: Operation Trident (1971) Amid the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, which began on December 3, the Indian Navy executed one of its most audacious attacks, Operation Trident. On the night of December 4, a fleet of missile boats launched a surprise assault on the Pakistani port of Karachi, sinking several ships and severely damaging the harbour. This successful operation showcased the Indian Navy’s prowess and is now commemorated annually as Navy Day. The war led to the creation of Bangladesh, and Pakistan surrendered on December 16. Operation Vijay (1999) In early 1999, Pakistani forces and militants infiltrated Indian territory in the mountainous Kargil region, which led to the Kargil War. In response, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Vijay to reclaim the captured peaks in one of the world’s most challenging terrains above 18,000 feet. Indian forces successfully regained control of the occupied territory on July 26, 1999, the day that is now remembered as Kargil Vijay Diwas to honour the sacrifice of our soldiers and celebrate India’s victory. Surgical Strikes (2016) On September 18, terrorists struck an Indian Army base in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir. Days later, on September 29, the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, precisely targeting and neutralising terrorist launch pads. The operation serves as a clear reminder that India would not tolerate terrorism and was ready to take proactive measures to safeguard its security. Balakot Airstrike (2019) A suicide bomber carried out a terror attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, targetting a convoy of vehicles carrying Indian security personnel on February 14, 2019. The attack was claimed by the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. In a swift response, the Indian Air Force carried out an airstrike on a JeM training camp in Balakot, Pakistan, on February 26, 2019. The codenamed Operation Bandar marked the first time since 1971 that Indian aircraft had struck inside Pakistani territory. Operation Sindoor (2025) After the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. The operation targeted and successfully dismantled nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Following four days of military escalation between the two nations, India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire understanding on May 10. However, India has warned that Operation Sindoor is the new normal and will continue until the goal of complete destruction of terrorism is achieved.

<p>Here are some of the most audacious operations by the Indian Armed Forces, showcasing their unmatched courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to defending the nation.</p>

From 1971 Indo-Pak war to Operation Sindoor: Most audacious operations of Indian Armed Forces

<p>A man in China is being slammed online for his devious and inhumane act against his pet dog. He found some wild mushrooms, which he fed to his dogs to check if they were fine to eat. While the dog lost its appetite, the man's entire family ended up in the hospital. The incident happened in China’s Sichuan province, where a 74-year-old man found wild mushrooms growing on his herb farm on July 13. He took them home, but wanted to be sure that they were not poisonous before eating them. His son, Jiang, told Shandian News that the mushrooms looked similar to the termite mushrooms found at their local store. However, there was a chance that they were poisonous. But he got greedy and did not want to leave the mushroom. So he came up with a plan. He cooked the mushrooms and fed them to his dog to check if they were poisonous.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ocular-horror-squiggly-worm-raids-man-s-eye-in-india-doctors-vacuum-it-out-1755154431197"><strong>Ocular horror: 'Squiggly worm' raids man's eye in India, doctors vacuum it out</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>His entire family was hospitalised</strong></h2><p>He waited for two days to see whether the mushroom had an impact on the dog's health. The pet animal remained fine overall, but lost his appetite. Jiang Senior's family remained sceptical, but he decided to use them and cooked the mushrooms for his wife and son. They ate a few of them since they were unsure. However, three hours later, both of them started experiencing nausea and diarrhoea. They were rushed to the hospital, where the doctors cleaned their stomachs to remove all traces of the mushrooms. Jiang realised that while the dog did not get poisoned, it had stopped eating because of the wild mushrooms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The man is getting a lot of hate online for turning his pet dog into a lab rat. Social media users are calling out the man for his actions, saying that he got what he deserved. Another pointed out the sheer ignorance of the man, stating that there are foods that humans can eat but dogs cannot, and vice versa. China doesn't have any comprehensive laws to tackle the abuse of pet animals. Meanwhile, Sichuan sees a whole lot of wild mushrooms growing in the region. Poisonous mushrooms, such as the fool’s mushroom and Neoboletus venenatu, also grow here. Doctors have urged residents not to consume wild mushrooms.</p>

The pet dog lost its appetite but did not fall sick. The man thought the mushrooms were fine and so fed them to his family. Even though they were unsure about eating them, they consumed a few of them, but fell sick hours later. 

A man in China is being slammed online for his devious and inhumane act against his pet dog. He found some wild mushrooms, which he fed to his dogs to check if they were fine to eat. While the dog lost its appetite, the man's entire family ended up in the hospital. The incident happened in China’s Sichuan province, where a 74-year-old man found wild mushrooms growing on his herb farm on July 13. He took them home, but wanted to be sure that they were not poisonous before eating them. His son, Jiang, told Shandian News that the mushrooms looked similar to the termite mushrooms found at their local store. However, there was a chance that they were poisonous. But he got greedy and did not want to leave the mushroom. So he came up with a plan. He cooked the mushrooms and fed them to his dog to check if they were poisonous. Also Read: Ocular horror: 'Squiggly worm' raids man's eye in India, doctors vacuum it out His entire family was hospitalised He waited for two days to see whether the mushroom had an impact on the dog's health. The pet animal remained fine overall, but lost his appetite. Jiang Senior's family remained sceptical, but he decided to use them and cooked the mushrooms for his wife and son. They ate a few of them since they were unsure. However, three hours later, both of them started experiencing nausea and diarrhoea. They were rushed to the hospital, where the doctors cleaned their stomachs to remove all traces of the mushrooms. Jiang realised that while the dog did not get poisoned, it had stopped eating because of the wild mushrooms. The man is getting a lot of hate online for turning his pet dog into a lab rat. Social media users are calling out the man for his actions, saying that he got what he deserved. Another pointed out the sheer ignorance of the man, stating that there are foods that humans can eat but dogs cannot, and vice versa. China doesn't have any comprehensive laws to tackle the abuse of pet animals. Meanwhile, Sichuan sees a whole lot of wild mushrooms growing in the region. Poisonous mushrooms, such as the fool’s mushroom and Neoboletus venenatu, also grow here. Doctors have urged residents not to consume wild mushrooms.

<p>The pet dog lost its appetite but did not fall sick. The man thought the mushrooms were fine and so fed them to his family. Even though they were unsure about eating them, they consumed a few of them, but fell sick hours later.&nbsp;</p>

Wild test: China man tries mushrooms on pet before feeding his family; all land in hospital

<p>Scientists have created a masterful piece of an object shooting cosmic jets in space that has long been a mystery. Despite being located billions of light-years away, this entity can be seen releasing extremely bright high–energy gamma rays and cosmic neutrinos. In fact, it is one of the brightest sources of these particles ever seen in space. Yet, it appears to be moving slowly. This defied the theory that only the fastest cosmic jets could cause such exceptional brightness. To decode what was going on, astronomers decided to peer into the object releasing the jets. The PKS 1424+240 is a blazar that has dazzled scientists on Earth for years. Blazars are galaxies with supermassive black holes at their centres that actively accrete matter. Such galaxies emit strong radiation. This one has been seen shooting jets right at us. Using the Very Long Baseline Array, a system of 10 radio telescopes, scientists have created an image of this blazar, and it is literally a beast's eye in space.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/d-j-vu-a-glitch-in-your-brain-or-did-your-consciousness-travel-to-the-future-1755155599820"><strong>Déjà vu: A glitch in your brain or did your consciousness travel to the future?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Eye of Sauron in the universe</strong></h2><p>The findings about the blazar were published in the journal Astronomy &amp; Astrophysics. Yuri Kovalev, from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, said that once they were done constructing the extremely high-resolution photo of the blazar, it left them stunned. "We have never seen anything quite like it—a near–perfect toroidal magnetic field with a jet, pointing straight at us," he said. It is almost like an eye in the sky, or in this case, the universe. It is almost like the Eye of Sauron from The Lord of the Rings movies. They also solved the mystery of the extreme brightness from the blazar captured from Earth. The researchers said that the jet is aligned in a way that it is pointing exactly in the direction of Earth. Co–author Jack Livingston said that this "causes a boost in brightness by a factor of 30 or more."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/harvard-scientist-calls-on-world-leaders-to-prepare-common-plan-on-alien-attack-1755064546960"><strong>3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/black-hole-probe-needs-100-years-1-trillion-dollars-and-nano-technology-cosmic-backyard-earth-1754653395895"><strong>Black hole probe needs 100 years, $1 trillion and fictional technology. But there is an even bigger problem</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As for the reason behind the slow movement of the jets, it is nothing but an optical illusion. It is simply because of &nbsp;"projection effects", Livingston said. After reconstructing the scary, monstrous eye, scientists also got the chance to peer directly into the blazar. This offered them a peek into the structure of the jet's magnetic field, which turned out to be helical, a spiral, or toroidal, like a doughnut. Researchers said this shape explains why particles are being pushed out of it at such extreme energy.</p>

A cosmic object has been shooting jets right at us. It had been a mystery till now because it went against the rules of physics. Now, scientists have created a photo of the object, which finally solves the puzzle. 

Scientists have created a masterful piece of an object shooting cosmic jets in space that has long been a mystery. Despite being located billions of light-years away, this entity can be seen releasing extremely bright high–energy gamma rays and cosmic neutrinos. In fact, it is one of the brightest sources of these particles ever seen in space. Yet, it appears to be moving slowly. This defied the theory that only the fastest cosmic jets could cause such exceptional brightness. To decode what was going on, astronomers decided to peer into the object releasing the jets. The PKS 1424+240 is a blazar that has dazzled scientists on Earth for years. Blazars are galaxies with supermassive black holes at their centres that actively accrete matter. Such galaxies emit strong radiation. This one has been seen shooting jets right at us. Using the Very Long Baseline Array, a system of 10 radio telescopes, scientists have created an image of this blazar, and it is literally a beast's eye in space. Also Read: Déjà vu: A glitch in your brain or did your consciousness travel to the future? Eye of Sauron in the universe The findings about the blazar were published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics. Yuri Kovalev, from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, said that once they were done constructing the extremely high-resolution photo of the blazar, it left them stunned. "We have never seen anything quite like it—a near–perfect toroidal magnetic field with a jet, pointing straight at us," he said. It is almost like an eye in the sky, or in this case, the universe. It is almost like the Eye of Sauron from The Lord of the Rings movies. They also solved the mystery of the extreme brightness from the blazar captured from Earth. The researchers said that the jet is aligned in a way that it is pointing exactly in the direction of Earth. Co–author Jack Livingston said that this "causes a boost in brightness by a factor of 30 or more." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack Also Read: Black hole probe needs 100 years, $1 trillion and fictional technology. But there is an even bigger problem As for the reason behind the slow movement of the jets, it is nothing but an optical illusion. It is simply because of "projection effects", Livingston said. After reconstructing the scary, monstrous eye, scientists also got the chance to peer directly into the blazar. This offered them a peek into the structure of the jet's magnetic field, which turned out to be helical, a spiral, or toroidal, like a doughnut. Researchers said this shape explains why particles are being pushed out of it at such extreme energy.

<p>A cosmic object has been shooting jets right at us. It had been a mystery till now because it went against the rules of physics. Now, scientists have created a photo of the object, which finally solves the puzzle.&nbsp;</p>

Beast's eye in space: Object spewing particles at Earth was a mystery. A photo has revealed it is...

<p>Every year on August 15, when India marks its Independence Day, the skies of many cities are filled with kites, trying to fly above each other and 'cut' each other down. The kite-flying tradition is intricately linked to India's freedom from British colonial rule, as it was once used as a form of protest. Today, kite enthusiasts battle it out, trying to cut the opponents’ kite strings using threads or ‘manjha’ coated with abrasives. These informal contests promote community bonding. Often, the kites carry patriotic and social messages like “I Love India” or “Beti Bachao (save the girl child).” Here is the story of how kites became associated with India’s Independence Day.</p><h2>How kite flying was used as a symbolic protest during India's freedom struggle</h2><p>In 1927, during a movement against the Simon Commission, Indians flew kites with slogans like 'Go Back Simon' as a peaceful form of protest. The Simon Commission was seven UK lawmakers sent by the British government to review the Government of India Act 1919 and recommend reforms. Led by Sir John Simon, the commission was strongly opposed by Indians as it had no Indian members. There were widespread protests and boycotts in India as essentially the fate of Indians was being determined by a group that had no Indians in it.&nbsp;</p><p>Kite flying against Simon Commission is believed to be its beginning as a mark of freedom, resistance, and patriotism. Since 1947, when India gained independence, the soaring kites came to represent liberty, national pride, and the joy of freedom.&nbsp;</p><p>Kite flying thus became a patriotic gesture, celebrating unity and independence.</p><p>There is no specific individual or group credited with starting the kite flying tradition on Independence day; it emerged organically during the freedom movement, gaining prominence in the 1920s.</p><h2>Where are kite flying events and competitions most popular during Independence Day?</h2><p>Kite flying during Independence Day is particularly popular in North India, especially in cities like Delhi, Lucknow, Bareilly, and Moradabad. In the north and west, the states of Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan and Punjab have a strong kite-flying traditions. In the east, kite flying is seen in Kolkata, West Bengal.</p><p>Old Delhi is especially known for its vibrant kite flying culture, where it's celebrated with rooftop gatherings, competitions, and patriotic music. Markets sell kites in the colour of the tricolor Indian flag, ‘tiranga’, with various slogans. In Old Delhi, Syed Mohiuddin, known as Bhai Mian, was a popular figure known for his kite shop and large-scale kite flying feats, as part of competitions known as 'patang baazi'.</p><p>Gujarat is also widely known for its kite-flying tradition as the host of the International Kite Festival. During Independence Day, phrases like 'Kai Po Che' (shouted when one cuts down another's kite) fill the air in the western Indian state. Gujarat is also home to the Patang Kite Museum, showcasing the historical and artistic significance of kites in India.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/celebrate-india-s-79th-independence-day-india-s-journey-of-78-years-gravitas-1755109661453/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/celebrate-india-s-79th-independence-day-india-s-journey-of-78-years-gravitas-1755109661453/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>When did kite flying reach India?</h2><p>It is believed that kites were brought to India by Chinese travellers in the 4th–7th centuries.<br>Kite flying as a recreational and competitive activity predates the independence movement. It became popular during Mughal rule and is also a strong part of Hindu festivals like Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami.</p><p>But kite flying is losing popularity. Urbanisation, safety concerns, and bans on synthetic strings like 'Chinese manjha', which use sharp glass-coated threads, have reduced participation in kite flying in some areas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Kite flying is often a battle of skill, where participants battle it out, trying to cut the opponents’ kite strings using threads or ‘manjha’ coated with abrasives. 

Every year on August 15, when India marks its Independence Day, the skies of many cities are filled with kites, trying to fly above each other and 'cut' each other down. The kite-flying tradition is intricately linked to India's freedom from British colonial rule, as it was once used as a form of protest. Today, kite enthusiasts battle it out, trying to cut the opponents’ kite strings using threads or ‘manjha’ coated with abrasives. These informal contests promote community bonding. Often, the kites carry patriotic and social messages like “I Love India” or “Beti Bachao (save the girl child).” Here is the story of how kites became associated with India’s Independence Day. How kite flying was used as a symbolic protest during India's freedom struggle In 1927, during a movement against the Simon Commission, Indians flew kites with slogans like 'Go Back Simon' as a peaceful form of protest. The Simon Commission was seven UK lawmakers sent by the British government to review the Government of India Act 1919 and recommend reforms. Led by Sir John Simon, the commission was strongly opposed by Indians as it had no Indian members. There were widespread protests and boycotts in India as essentially the fate of Indians was being determined by a group that had no Indians in it. Kite flying against Simon Commission is believed to be its beginning as a mark of freedom, resistance, and patriotism. Since 1947, when India gained independence, the soaring kites came to represent liberty, national pride, and the joy of freedom. Kite flying thus became a patriotic gesture, celebrating unity and independence. There is no specific individual or group credited with starting the kite flying tradition on Independence day; it emerged organically during the freedom movement, gaining prominence in the 1920s. Where are kite flying events and competitions most popular during Independence Day? Kite flying during Independence Day is particularly popular in North India, especially in cities like Delhi, Lucknow, Bareilly, and Moradabad. In the north and west, the states of Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan and Punjab have a strong kite-flying traditions. In the east, kite flying is seen in Kolkata, West Bengal. Old Delhi is especially known for its vibrant kite flying culture, where it's celebrated with rooftop gatherings, competitions, and patriotic music. Markets sell kites in the colour of the tricolor Indian flag, ‘tiranga’, with various slogans. In Old Delhi, Syed Mohiuddin, known as Bhai Mian, was a popular figure known for his kite shop and large-scale kite flying feats, as part of competitions known as 'patang baazi'. Gujarat is also widely known for its kite-flying tradition as the host of the International Kite Festival. During Independence Day, phrases like 'Kai Po Che' (shouted when one cuts down another's kite) fill the air in the western Indian state. Gujarat is also home to the Patang Kite Museum, showcasing the historical and artistic significance of kites in India. https://www.wionews.com/videos/celebrate-india-s-79th-independence-day-india-s-journey-of-78-years-gravitas-1755109661453/embed When did kite flying reach India? It is believed that kites were brought to India by Chinese travellers in the 4th–7th centuries. Kite flying as a recreational and competitive activity predates the independence movement. It became popular during Mughal rule and is also a strong part of Hindu festivals like Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami. But kite flying is losing popularity. Urbanisation, safety concerns, and bans on synthetic strings like 'Chinese manjha', which use sharp glass-coated threads, have reduced participation in kite flying in some areas.

<p>Kite flying is a test of skill and speed, where participants battle it out, trying to cut the opponents’ kite strings using threads or ‘manjha’ coated with abrasives.&nbsp;</p>

'Kai Po Che!': Why do Indians fly kites during Independence Day? Did you know it was once a mark of protest?

<p>After 9/11, the world couldn't stop talking about a person named Nostradamus. He was a French astrologer who lived in the 16th century and apparently predicted the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in New York. He wrote about a "fire approaching a great new city", which people interpret to mean the aeroplanes that hit the World Trade Centre towers in the bustling American city. Baba Vanga is another mystic from Bulgaria who is believed to have had visions about the Chernobyl disaster, World War II, Princess Diana's death, the September 11 attacks, the 2004 tsunami and even her own death. Ryo Tatsuki of Japan recently became famous as she apparently saw the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami in her dreams and wrote about it in a manga comic. There is no evidence to suggest that these events were predicted by these people. However, premonitions are not unheard of. Even regular people have them. Remember the gut feeling you had about someone, or felt off about visiting a place? All that might be linked to our brain taking a trip to the future. At least that's what some scientists think. In fact, this theory also explains why we have a sense of deja vu, that something has already happened.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/signal-from-the-early-universe-radio-burst-travels-10-billion-years-to-reach-earth-1755065679461"><strong>Signal from the early universe: Radio burst travels 10 billion years to reach Earth. It came from a...</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Is time linear? Experts think time is very different from how humans see it</strong></h2><p>The scientific term for having a feeling about a future event, or that something is going to happen in the future, is precognition. It is an extrasensory perception or foreknowledge of an event. At times, we also feel like we have already experienced something before. Cognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge got pulled towards studying it after she had these visions as a child. Once her father got on a plane for a business trip and was in a crash. When she heard the news, she recalled thinking at the time he left that she would never see him again. How do we get that feeling about something that hasn't happened yet? We view time as linear, something that can only go forward without skipping any of the parts. However, some experts think that time is not how humans perceive it.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/would-you-dare-to-take-a-400-year-one-way-trip-to-alpha-centauri-on-this-ship-1754642146307"><strong>Would you dare to take a 400‑year one‑way trip to Alpha Centauri on this ship?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Psychologists and neuroscientists have been trying to understand this extrasensory perception. Mossbridge, who is a visiting scholar at Northwestern University and a fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, was quoted by Popular Mechanics as saying. "We don’t understand how time works. Even physicists are admitting they really don’t know how it works. We are stuck on this idea that, if you’re truly scientific, you are going to think about time linearly, but is it really linear?"</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/on-19-january-2038-we-will-return-137-years-back-in-time-because-of-y2k-like-crisis-1754552664119"><strong>Another Y2K? On 19 Jan, 2038, we'll return 137 years back in time if...</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Quantum mechanics says time isn't a physical reality</strong></h2><p>Parapsychologist Dean Radin, PhD, the chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, says our consciousness is likely beyond the linear perception of time that humans have. “Time is not how we experience it on an everyday level," he says. “In quantum mechanics, time may not even be part of our physical reality. It’s not that time doesn’t exist. It just behaves in a much stranger way than how it is seen through the lens of the human experience.”</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alien-world-discovered-thriving-in-total-darkness-31000-feet-below-the-ocean-1754035524455"><strong>Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mossbridge and Radin conducted experiments to dig deeper into this unshakeable feeling. Participants were wired to an EEG machine and shown random images. When they saw a positive image, their brain showed little activity. When there was a spike in brain activity, it meant that they had a feeling that the next image would be a negative one. They discovered that everyone has some level of precognition. Radin even studied Tibetan oracles who could peek into the future. He says their visions happened as a result of their ability to not only go beyond time but also space.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Humans have a memory from future</strong></h2><p>Radin has a scientific explanation for precognition. He says it is a form of quantum entanglement where particles entangled with each other are supposed to share the same information and behave in the same way. Radin thinks this explains why humans have a memory about something that hasn't happened yet. He adds that "our consciousness can jump outside ordinary experience and receive information from the past or future." This memory also explains why we sometimes have a sudden feeling of having been to a place before, or the exact same things unfolding that feel like they have happened before.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Some people hypothesise that precognition is your brain entangled with itself in the future, because entanglement is not only things separated in space, but also separated in time,” Radin states. “If it can be entangled with itself in the future, in the present, you’d be feeling something like a memory that is going to happen in the future.” This explains not only precognition, but also déja vû and that feeling in the pit of your stomach.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

It is common to feel something is about to happen even when you have no way of knowing it. This is believed to happen because our consciousness can possibly travel to the future, as in reality, time is not linear. This is why our brain has memories of things that have not happened yet.

After 9/11, the world couldn't stop talking about a person named Nostradamus. He was a French astrologer who lived in the 16th century and apparently predicted the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in New York. He wrote about a "fire approaching a great new city", which people interpret to mean the aeroplanes that hit the World Trade Centre towers in the bustling American city. Baba Vanga is another mystic from Bulgaria who is believed to have had visions about the Chernobyl disaster, World War II, Princess Diana's death, the September 11 attacks, the 2004 tsunami and even her own death. Ryo Tatsuki of Japan recently became famous as she apparently saw the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami in her dreams and wrote about it in a manga comic. There is no evidence to suggest that these events were predicted by these people. However, premonitions are not unheard of. Even regular people have them. Remember the gut feeling you had about someone, or felt off about visiting a place? All that might be linked to our brain taking a trip to the future. At least that's what some scientists think. In fact, this theory also explains why we have a sense of deja vu, that something has already happened. Also Read: Signal from the early universe: Radio burst travels 10 billion years to reach Earth. It came from a... Is time linear? Experts think time is very different from how humans see it The scientific term for having a feeling about a future event, or that something is going to happen in the future, is precognition. It is an extrasensory perception or foreknowledge of an event. At times, we also feel like we have already experienced something before. Cognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge got pulled towards studying it after she had these visions as a child. Once her father got on a plane for a business trip and was in a crash. When she heard the news, she recalled thinking at the time he left that she would never see him again. How do we get that feeling about something that hasn't happened yet? We view time as linear, something that can only go forward without skipping any of the parts. However, some experts think that time is not how humans perceive it. Also Read: Would you dare to take a 400‑year one‑way trip to Alpha Centauri on this ship? Psychologists and neuroscientists have been trying to understand this extrasensory perception. Mossbridge, who is a visiting scholar at Northwestern University and a fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, was quoted by Popular Mechanics as saying. "We don’t understand how time works. Even physicists are admitting they really don’t know how it works. We are stuck on this idea that, if you’re truly scientific, you are going to think about time linearly, but is it really linear?" Also Read: Another Y2K? On 19 Jan, 2038, we'll return 137 years back in time if... Quantum mechanics says time isn't a physical reality Parapsychologist Dean Radin, PhD, the chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, says our consciousness is likely beyond the linear perception of time that humans have. “Time is not how we experience it on an everyday level," he says. “In quantum mechanics, time may not even be part of our physical reality. It’s not that time doesn’t exist. It just behaves in a much stranger way than how it is seen through the lens of the human experience.” Also Read: Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why Mossbridge and Radin conducted experiments to dig deeper into this unshakeable feeling. Participants were wired to an EEG machine and shown random images. When they saw a positive image, their brain showed little activity. When there was a spike in brain activity, it meant that they had a feeling that the next image would be a negative one. They discovered that everyone has some level of precognition. Radin even studied Tibetan oracles who could peek into the future. He says their visions happened as a result of their ability to not only go beyond time but also space. Humans have a memory from future Radin has a scientific explanation for precognition. He says it is a form of quantum entanglement where particles entangled with each other are supposed to share the same information and behave in the same way. Radin thinks this explains why humans have a memory about something that hasn't happened yet. He adds that "our consciousness can jump outside ordinary experience and receive information from the past or future." This memory also explains why we sometimes have a sudden feeling of having been to a place before, or the exact same things unfolding that feel like they have happened before. “Some people hypothesise that precognition is your brain entangled with itself in the future, because entanglement is not only things separated in space, but also separated in time,” Radin states. “If it can be entangled with itself in the future, in the present, you’d be feeling something like a memory that is going to happen in the future.” This explains not only precognition, but also déja vû and that feeling in the pit of your stomach.

<p>It is common to feel something is about to happen even when you have no way of knowing it. This is believed to happen because our consciousness can possibly travel to the future, as in reality, time is not linear. This is why our brain has memories of things that haven't happened yet.</p>

Déjà vu: A glitch in your brain or did your consciousness travel to the future?

<p>Doctors in India have reported about the case of a man whose eye was afflicted with a parasitic roundworm, and how the juices from his eye had to be sucked out to remove the worm. The case study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine last week. This particular roundworm usually affects dogs and cats. However, the 35-year-old man became an accidental victim of the roundworm that lives in carnivorous mammal hosts like cats. He had been suffering from blurry vision and a red eye for eight months. When he visited a local ophthalmology clinic, the doctors noticed extensive inflammation in the eye. Closer inspection revealed the culprit - a squiggly worm "moving sluggishly" in the back of the eye. Removing the roundworm proved to be a major task. To gain access to the worm, a pars plana vitrectomy had to be performed. The procedure requires the eye’s internal jelly-like vitreous humor to be sucked out. The worm was finally removed and identified as Gnathostoma spinigerum, a parasitic nematode.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/new-scare-unlocked-toothbrush-injury-triggers-stroke-and-deadly-infection-risk-in-japanese-man-1753871613046"><strong>Toothbrush injury triggers stroke and deadly infection risk in Japanese man</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>How do roundworms enter human body?</strong></h2><p>It had caused a condition called ocular gnathostomiasis which can lead to the infected person losing their vision. The man escaped with a cataract, causing a partial loss of vision in the eye. This happened because of the worm removal procedure. Steroids helped tame down the inflammation. People who eat raw fish or partially cooked seafood are most at risk of being infected by the parasitic roundworm. This creature has a complex life cycle. Cats are the main hosts who pass them out as eggs in their poop. If these eggs enter freshwater, they hatch and the larvae infect small crustaceans called copepods. Fish and frogs usually feed on these copepods. When they enter their system, the larvae continue to develop. When cats are fed their meat, the worms fully mature and lay eggs, again being passed out in the cat's poop.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-girl-8-vomits-live-worms-for-a-month-this-is-why-moth-drain-flies-1751258899084"><strong>Chinese girl, 8, vomits live worms for a month - THIS is why</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Who is at risk from roundworms?</strong></h2><p>When a human consumes uncooked meat of fish, frogs or ducks that feed on copepods, the worms enter their body but never fully mature. However, they can travel around inside the body, affecting organs like the brain. This causes an infection called gnathostomiasis, and according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, it mostly affects people in countries where raw fish is consumed, like Japan, Thailand, and Mexico.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

An Indian man got infected with a roundworm that entered his eye, causing redness and blurry vision for months. Removing the worm required a complex procedure, which left him free of the infection, but with a cataract that affected his vision. 

Doctors in India have reported about the case of a man whose eye was afflicted with a parasitic roundworm, and how the juices from his eye had to be sucked out to remove the worm. The case study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine last week. This particular roundworm usually affects dogs and cats. However, the 35-year-old man became an accidental victim of the roundworm that lives in carnivorous mammal hosts like cats. He had been suffering from blurry vision and a red eye for eight months. When he visited a local ophthalmology clinic, the doctors noticed extensive inflammation in the eye. Closer inspection revealed the culprit - a squiggly worm "moving sluggishly" in the back of the eye. Removing the roundworm proved to be a major task. To gain access to the worm, a pars plana vitrectomy had to be performed. The procedure requires the eye’s internal jelly-like vitreous humor to be sucked out. The worm was finally removed and identified as Gnathostoma spinigerum, a parasitic nematode. Also Read: Toothbrush injury triggers stroke and deadly infection risk in Japanese man How do roundworms enter human body? It had caused a condition called ocular gnathostomiasis which can lead to the infected person losing their vision. The man escaped with a cataract, causing a partial loss of vision in the eye. This happened because of the worm removal procedure. Steroids helped tame down the inflammation. People who eat raw fish or partially cooked seafood are most at risk of being infected by the parasitic roundworm. This creature has a complex life cycle. Cats are the main hosts who pass them out as eggs in their poop. If these eggs enter freshwater, they hatch and the larvae infect small crustaceans called copepods. Fish and frogs usually feed on these copepods. When they enter their system, the larvae continue to develop. When cats are fed their meat, the worms fully mature and lay eggs, again being passed out in the cat's poop. Also Read: Chinese girl, 8, vomits live worms for a month - THIS is why Who is at risk from roundworms? When a human consumes uncooked meat of fish, frogs or ducks that feed on copepods, the worms enter their body but never fully mature. However, they can travel around inside the body, affecting organs like the brain. This causes an infection called gnathostomiasis, and according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, it mostly affects people in countries where raw fish is consumed, like Japan, Thailand, and Mexico.

<p>An Indian man got infected with a roundworm that entered his eye, causing redness and blurry vision for months. Removing the worm required a complex procedure, which left him free of the infection, but with a cataract that affected his vision.&nbsp;</p>

Ocular horror: 'Squiggly worm' raids man's eye in India, doctors vacuum it out

<p>In a significant development, India’s electronic toll payment system FASTag is set to get a major upgrade on August 15 (Independence Day). The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will introduce the FASTag Annual Pass on the day in order to make highway travel easier and cheaper.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Through this new pass, all the private car, jeep, and van owners will have to pay Rs 3,000 once for up to 200 toll crossings or a full year of travel, whichever comes first. The initiative aims to cut down on frequent recharges, speed up toll transactions, and reduce congestion at plazas.</p><h3>What is the FASTag Annual Pass?</h3><p>It is a prepaid toll plan, designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. The FASTag Annual Pass was announced in June of this year. As per the Minister of Road Transport &amp; Highways Nitin Gadkari, this initiative is designed to address long-standing issues with toll plazas situated within a 60 km range and ease toll payments through a single and cost-effective affordable transaction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This Annual Pass focuses on delivering a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners by reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimising disputes at toll plazas.</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-launches-fastag-annual-pass-for-private-vehicles-from-august-15-details-here-1754197699419">India launches FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles from August 15: Details here</a></p><h3>How to buy a FASTag Annual Pass online</h3><ul><li>Visit the Rajmarg Yatra app or the NHAI/MoRTH website.</li><li>Log in with your details, like your FASTag ID and vehicle number. Make sure that the FASTag is active, correctly installed, and linked to your vehicle.</li><li>Now pay Rs 3,000 online using a debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.</li><li>After the payment, the pass will be attached to your existing FASTag, and an SMS will confirm activation on August 15.</li></ul><h3>FASTag Annual Pass price 2025</h3><p>The annual price of the pass will be Rs 3,000 per year, effective from August 15, 2025. It will cover 200 toll plaza crossings for one year of validity, whichever comes first.</p><h3>FASTag Annual Pass benefits</h3><ul><li>Toll trips generally amount to around Rs 50 per trip; an annual pass brings the per-trip cost down to approximately Rs 15, which will save up to Rs 6000-7000/year.</li><li>It can delay frequent FASTag recharge and delays at the toll plaza.</li><li>Smoother and faster movement of traffic near the toll plaza without any congestion.</li></ul>

FASTag is set for a significant upgrade on August 15, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introducing the FASTag Annual Pass to make highway travel easier and cheaper.

In a significant development, India’s electronic toll payment system FASTag is set to get a major upgrade on August 15 (Independence Day). The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will introduce the FASTag Annual Pass on the day in order to make highway travel easier and cheaper. Through this new pass, all the private car, jeep, and van owners will have to pay Rs 3,000 once for up to 200 toll crossings or a full year of travel, whichever comes first. The initiative aims to cut down on frequent recharges, speed up toll transactions, and reduce congestion at plazas. What is the FASTag Annual Pass? It is a prepaid toll plan, designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. The FASTag Annual Pass was announced in June of this year. As per the Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, this initiative is designed to address long-standing issues with toll plazas situated within a 60 km range and ease toll payments through a single and cost-effective affordable transaction. This Annual Pass focuses on delivering a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners by reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimising disputes at toll plazas. Also read: India launches FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles from August 15: Details here How to buy a FASTag Annual Pass online Visit the Rajmarg Yatra app or the NHAI/MoRTH website. Log in with your details, like your FASTag ID and vehicle number. Make sure that the FASTag is active, correctly installed, and linked to your vehicle. Now pay Rs 3,000 online using a debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking. After the payment, the pass will be attached to your existing FASTag, and an SMS will confirm activation on August 15. FASTag Annual Pass price 2025 The annual price of the pass will be Rs 3,000 per year, effective from August 15, 2025. It will cover 200 toll plaza crossings for one year of validity, whichever comes first. FASTag Annual Pass benefits Toll trips generally amount to around Rs 50 per trip; an annual pass brings the per-trip cost down to approximately Rs 15, which will save up to Rs 6000-7000/year. It can delay frequent FASTag recharge and delays at the toll plaza. Smoother and faster movement of traffic near the toll plaza without any congestion.

<p>FASTag is set for a significant upgrade on August 15, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introducing the FASTag Annual Pass to make highway travel easier and cheaper.</p>

Is FASTag Annual Pass the biggest Independence day gift for travellers? Check fee, validity and benefits

<p>Melania Trump has threatened to sue Hunter Biden for $1 billion for defamation over his comments linking the US First Lady to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But in reality, the former model turned wife of US President Donald Trump is not completely in the clear yet when it comes to her links with Epstein and her jailed associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She had been photographed with both of them a couple of decades ago. Here is the real situation that you should know.</p><h2>What did Hunter Biden claim about Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein?</h2><p>In an interview this month on Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan titled "Hunter Biden Returns," the son of the Democratic ex-president Joe Biden claimed: “Epstein introduced Melania to Trump. The connections are, like, so wide and deep.”</p><p>He cited Trump biographer Michael Wolff as the source of his remarks.</p><h2>What did Melania Trump’s legal team tell Hunter Biden over Epstein remarks?</h2><p>Melania Trump's attorney Alejandro Brito sent Hunter Biden a legal notice, demanding a retraction and public apology, calling his statement “false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory.”</p><p>Brito said Hunter's remarks caused “overwhelming financial and reputational harm” as they were widely disseminated throughout various digital media.</p><p>“The video has since been re-published by various media outlets, journalists, and political commentators with millions of social media followers who have disseminated the false and defamatory statements therein to tens of millions of people worldwide.</p><p>“Failure to comply will leave Mrs Trump with no choice but to pursue any and all legal rights and remedies available to her to recover the overwhelming financial and reputational harm that you have caused her to suffer," Brito wrote.</p><h2>What did Michael Wolff claim about Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein?</h2><p>Michael Wolff, a journalist-author who Brito called a “serial fabulist,” wrote in his biography of Donald Trump, <i>Landslide</i>, that it was Epstein who introduced Melania to Trump. He doubled down on this claim in a 2017 Daily Beast interview. Wolff even quoted Epstein as allegedly saying that the first time Trump and Melania “slept together was on my plane.” He also claimed Melania was introduced to Trump via Paolo Zampolli, a modelling agent, and that she was “very involved” in Epstein’s social circles.</p><h2>How Melania Trump pursued Wolff to retract claims about her links with Epstein</h2><p>After pressure from Melania's legal team,The Daily Beast on August 1 retracted the original story containing Wolff's claims. Melania’s memoir, <i>Melania</i>, recounts meeting Donald Trump at New York’s Kit Kat Klub in September 1998.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ghislaine-maxwell-shifted-to-lower-security-prison-wion-1754140444941/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ghislaine-maxwell-shifted-to-lower-security-prison-wion-1754140444941/embed</a></p><h2>Photographic evidence and known interactions between Melania and Epstein</h2><p>The only known photo of Melania Trump with Epstein was taken on 12 February 2000 at the Mar-a-Lago resort, also showing Donald Trump and Epstein's now-jailed associate Ghislaine Maxwell. There are a couple of other photos of Melania with Trump and Maxwell, without Epstein. The photo in Mar-a-Lago was from a social gathering. There are no solo photos of Melania and Epstein.</p><h2>Melania’s response to Epstein allegations</h2><p>Melania has consistently denied any significant relationship with Epstein and has actively refuted Wolff’s narrative both in her memoir and through legal steps. The $1 billion threat against Hunter Biden marks a significant escalation in defending her reputation amid continuing scrutiny around Maxwell.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Hunter Biden's claims are sourced from Michael Wolff, a journalist-author who claimed in the past that it was Epstein who introduced Melania to Trump. Wolff even quoted Epstein as allegedly saying that the first time Trump and Melania ‘slept together was on my plane.’

Melania Trump has threatened to sue Hunter Biden for $1 billion for defamation over his comments linking the US First Lady to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But in reality, the former model turned wife of US President Donald Trump is not completely in the clear yet when it comes to her links with Epstein and her jailed associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She had been photographed with both of them a couple of decades ago. Here is the real situation that you should know. What did Hunter Biden claim about Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein? In an interview this month on Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan titled "Hunter Biden Returns," the son of the Democratic ex-president Joe Biden claimed: “Epstein introduced Melania to Trump. The connections are, like, so wide and deep.” He cited Trump biographer Michael Wolff as the source of his remarks. What did Melania Trump’s legal team tell Hunter Biden over Epstein remarks? Melania Trump's attorney Alejandro Brito sent Hunter Biden a legal notice, demanding a retraction and public apology, calling his statement “false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory.” Brito said Hunter's remarks caused “overwhelming financial and reputational harm” as they were widely disseminated throughout various digital media. “The video has since been re-published by various media outlets, journalists, and political commentators with millions of social media followers who have disseminated the false and defamatory statements therein to tens of millions of people worldwide. “Failure to comply will leave Mrs Trump with no choice but to pursue any and all legal rights and remedies available to her to recover the overwhelming financial and reputational harm that you have caused her to suffer," Brito wrote. What did Michael Wolff claim about Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein? Michael Wolff, a journalist-author who Brito called a “serial fabulist,” wrote in his biography of Donald Trump, Landslide, that it was Epstein who introduced Melania to Trump. He doubled down on this claim in a 2017 Daily Beast interview. Wolff even quoted Epstein as allegedly saying that the first time Trump and Melania “slept together was on my plane.” He also claimed Melania was introduced to Trump via Paolo Zampolli, a modelling agent, and that she was “very involved” in Epstein’s social circles. How Melania Trump pursued Wolff to retract claims about her links with Epstein After pressure from Melania's legal team,The Daily Beast on August 1 retracted the original story containing Wolff's claims. Melania’s memoir, Melania, recounts meeting Donald Trump at New York’s Kit Kat Klub in September 1998. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ghislaine-maxwell-shifted-to-lower-security-prison-wion-1754140444941/embed Photographic evidence and known interactions between Melania and Epstein The only known photo of Melania Trump with Epstein was taken on 12 February 2000 at the Mar-a-Lago resort, also showing Donald Trump and Epstein's now-jailed associate Ghislaine Maxwell. There are a couple of other photos of Melania with Trump and Maxwell, without Epstein. The photo in Mar-a-Lago was from a social gathering. There are no solo photos of Melania and Epstein. Melania’s response to Epstein allegations Melania has consistently denied any significant relationship with Epstein and has actively refuted Wolff’s narrative both in her memoir and through legal steps. The $1 billion threat against Hunter Biden marks a significant escalation in defending her reputation amid continuing scrutiny around Maxwell.

<p>Hunter Biden's claims are sourced from Michael Wolff, a journalist-author who claimed in the past that it was Epstein who introduced Melania to Trump. Wolff even quoted Epstein as allegedly saying that the first time Trump and Melania ‘slept together was on my plane.’</p>

Melania Trump vows to sue Hunter Biden for $1 billion over Epstein comments. But what are her links with the late sex offender?

<p>Scientists have discovered an ancient whale species that lived in Australia around 26 million years ago. Fossils of this whale were found along Victoria’s Surf Coast by Ross Dullard, who stumbled upon the fossils in 2019. It was a partial skull fossil with attached ear bone, and it offers an insight into how ancient marine mammals evolved. The creature was very different from the whales seen today, with large eyes and sharp teeth that it used for hunting. The whale species has been named Janjucetus dullardi and is one of the earliest cousins of modern whales. According to Museums Victoria Research Institute, the creature was a far cry from today's whales. They were shorter to help them hunt for prey easily using their sharp tooth. The predator was only about as large as a dolphin and moved quickly. The study was published in the journal Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ghostly-silence-from-blue-whales-an-ominous-sign-for-the-world-scientists-warn-1753863195541"><strong>Ghostly silence from blue whales is an ominous sign for the world</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Tiny whales with eyes the size of tennis balls</strong></h2><p>Ruairidh Duncan, lead author of the study, said that they were "little whales with big eyes and a mouth full of sharp, slicing teeth." They were "small and deceptively cute, but not harmless," he added. They had a short snout and eyes about the size of tennis balls facing forward. Their teeth evolved to easily slice their prey. The researchers noted that even though the whales weren't large, they definitely would have presented a scary picture in the ocean at the time. The study notes that these creatures offer an insight into how the baleen whales evolved. The Janjucetus dullardi wasn't the only strange whale in the region at the time. Scientists say that this portion of the world once harboured several unusual whales.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alien-world-discovered-thriving-in-total-darkness-31000-feet-below-the-ocean-1754035524455"><strong>Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Museums Victoria had been studying the fossil ever since it was donated by Dullard. “This kind of public discovery and its reporting to the museum is vital...Ross’ discovery has unlocked an entire chapter of whale evolution we’ve never seen before. It’s a reminder that world-changing fossils can be found in your own backyard,” said study co-author Erich Fitzgerald, senior curator at Museums Victoria Research Institute. Years of analysis led researchers to conclude that the fossils belonged to a group of early whales known as mammalodontids. This group inhabited the world's waters around 30 to 23 million years ago.</p>

Australian waters were filled with small whales with eyes the size of tennis balls and sharp teeth to help them easily hunt for their prey. Museums Victoria Research Institute said they were once a terrifying predator, even though they looked cute.

Scientists have discovered an ancient whale species that lived in Australia around 26 million years ago. Fossils of this whale were found along Victoria’s Surf Coast by Ross Dullard, who stumbled upon the fossils in 2019. It was a partial skull fossil with attached ear bone, and it offers an insight into how ancient marine mammals evolved. The creature was very different from the whales seen today, with large eyes and sharp teeth that it used for hunting. The whale species has been named Janjucetus dullardi and is one of the earliest cousins of modern whales. According to Museums Victoria Research Institute, the creature was a far cry from today's whales. They were shorter to help them hunt for prey easily using their sharp tooth. The predator was only about as large as a dolphin and moved quickly. The study was published in the journal Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. Also Read: Ghostly silence from blue whales is an ominous sign for the world Tiny whales with eyes the size of tennis balls Ruairidh Duncan, lead author of the study, said that they were "little whales with big eyes and a mouth full of sharp, slicing teeth." They were "small and deceptively cute, but not harmless," he added. They had a short snout and eyes about the size of tennis balls facing forward. Their teeth evolved to easily slice their prey. The researchers noted that even though the whales weren't large, they definitely would have presented a scary picture in the ocean at the time. The study notes that these creatures offer an insight into how the baleen whales evolved. The Janjucetus dullardi wasn't the only strange whale in the region at the time. Scientists say that this portion of the world once harboured several unusual whales. Also Read: Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why Museums Victoria had been studying the fossil ever since it was donated by Dullard. “This kind of public discovery and its reporting to the museum is vital...Ross’ discovery has unlocked an entire chapter of whale evolution we’ve never seen before. It’s a reminder that world-changing fossils can be found in your own backyard,” said study co-author Erich Fitzgerald, senior curator at Museums Victoria Research Institute. Years of analysis led researchers to conclude that the fossils belonged to a group of early whales known as mammalodontids. This group inhabited the world's waters around 30 to 23 million years ago.

<p>Australian waters were filled with small whales with eyes the size of tennis balls and sharp teeth to help them easily hunt for their prey. Museums Victoria Research Institute said they were once a terrifying predator, even though they looked cute.</p>

'Small and cute' terrifying predator roamed Australian waters 26 million years ago

<p>The famous cat experiment in 1935 of the Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger became one of the most iconic and debated concepts in science. Both for its intellectual depth and its unusual imagery, the experiment remains a cornerstone of quantum physics discussions.</p><h3>What was the cat experiment?</h3><p>In Schrödinger's experiment, a cat, a flask of poison, and a radioactive source are placed together in a sealed box. During the experiment, if an internal radiation monitor, such as a Geiger counter, detects radioactivity (a single atom decaying), the flask is shattered, releasing the poison, which kills the cat. If no decaying atom triggers the monitor, the cat remains alive. This experiment signifies that the cat is simultaneously alive and dead. When looking into the box, it was seen that the cat was either alive or dead, not both alive and dead. This question arises when exactly quantum superposition ends and reality resolves into one possibility or the other.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Although initially meant as a critique of the Copenhagen interpretation, the famous and seemingly paradoxical thought experiment of Schrödinger became a cornerstone in quantum mechanics. It is frequently referenced in theoretical debates about the various interpretations of quantum theory, especially when addressing the measurement problem. Over time, the cat of Schrödinger has maintained a lasting presence in popular culture. The concept was never designed to be carried out on a real cat but serves as a simple, relatable way to illustrate the behaviour of atoms.</p><h3>Erwin Schrödinger: The Physicist and Philosopher</h3><p>He was born in Vienna in 1887 and made groundbreaking contributions to wave mechanics, earning the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933, shared with Paul Dirac. His wave equation transformed the understanding of atomic structure, laying the foundation for much of modern quantum theory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, Schrödinger was not content with abstract mathematics alone. He often delved into the philosophical implications of science, questioning what quantum mechanics truly tells us about reality. The cat experiment was never meant to be a real laboratory test, but rather a thought experiment to challenge physicists to reconsider their assumptions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Decades later, Schrödinger’s Cat continues to inspire debates not only in physics but also in philosophy, computer science, and even popular culture. It has appeared in countless TV shows, films, and books, symbolising the strange and counterintuitive world of quantum mechanics. In modern research, the concept has found echoes in quantum computing, where particles can hold multiple values at once, much like the “alive and dead” cat.</p>

The cat experiment of Schrödinger has inspired debates not only in physics but also in philosophy, computer science, and even popular culture. The experiment has appeared in several TV shows, films, and books, symbolising the strange and counterintuitive world of quantum mechanics.

The famous cat experiment in 1935 of the Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger became one of the most iconic and debated concepts in science. Both for its intellectual depth and its unusual imagery, the experiment remains a cornerstone of quantum physics discussions. What was the cat experiment? In Schrödinger's experiment, a cat, a flask of poison, and a radioactive source are placed together in a sealed box. During the experiment, if an internal radiation monitor, such as a Geiger counter, detects radioactivity (a single atom decaying), the flask is shattered, releasing the poison, which kills the cat. If no decaying atom triggers the monitor, the cat remains alive. This experiment signifies that the cat is simultaneously alive and dead. When looking into the box, it was seen that the cat was either alive or dead, not both alive and dead. This question arises when exactly quantum superposition ends and reality resolves into one possibility or the other. Although initially meant as a critique of the Copenhagen interpretation, the famous and seemingly paradoxical thought experiment of Schrödinger became a cornerstone in quantum mechanics. It is frequently referenced in theoretical debates about the various interpretations of quantum theory, especially when addressing the measurement problem. Over time, the cat of Schrödinger has maintained a lasting presence in popular culture. The concept was never designed to be carried out on a real cat but serves as a simple, relatable way to illustrate the behaviour of atoms. Erwin Schrödinger: The Physicist and Philosopher He was born in Vienna in 1887 and made groundbreaking contributions to wave mechanics, earning the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933, shared with Paul Dirac. His wave equation transformed the understanding of atomic structure, laying the foundation for much of modern quantum theory. However, Schrödinger was not content with abstract mathematics alone. He often delved into the philosophical implications of science, questioning what quantum mechanics truly tells us about reality. The cat experiment was never meant to be a real laboratory test, but rather a thought experiment to challenge physicists to reconsider their assumptions. Decades later, Schrödinger’s Cat continues to inspire debates not only in physics but also in philosophy, computer science, and even popular culture. It has appeared in countless TV shows, films, and books, symbolising the strange and counterintuitive world of quantum mechanics. In modern research, the concept has found echoes in quantum computing, where particles can hold multiple values at once, much like the “alive and dead” cat.

<p>The cat experiment of Schrödinger has inspired debates not only in physics but also in philosophy, computer science, and even popular culture. The experiment has appeared in several TV shows, films, and books, symbolising the strange and counterintuitive world of quantum mechanics.</p>

Erwin Schrödinger’s cat experiment: The man behind famous quantum physics experiment

<p>Rabbits in the United States are developing strange tentacles on top of their heads that look like horns. People are being warned not to touch them as this is happening because of a virus. It is causing a mutation which is triggering the growth of these so-called horns in these rabbits, which are actually tumours. Over the past year, several of these "Frankenstein" rabbits have been seen in Fort Collins, Colorado. Last year, a photo on social media showed a rabbit with black spikes growing from its face. A woman told 9News that she came across a rabbit with a growth that appeared like "black quills or black toothpicks sticking out all around its mouth." The reason for this unusual growth is the cottontail papilloma virus (CRPV), also known as Shope papilloma virus, which is triggering tumours to grow on their face and near the mouth. Now there are fears about whether the virus can spread to humans.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/do-not-touch-them-if-you-see-these-pink-clusters-in-florida-crush-them-they-are-1753526371884"><strong>DO NOT TOUCH THEM: If you see these pink clusters in Florida, crush them. They are...</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Warning issued to anyone who sees tentacled rabbits</strong></h2><p>Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has warned people not to touch these rabbits and stay away from them. It added that these "Frankenstein" rabbits could become a common sight in the Midwest, where other cottontail rabbits could become infected with the rare virus. It spreads through mosquitoes and ticks, which transfer the virus to a healthy animal after biting an infected rabbit. The virus alters the DNA, leading to the spikes on these rabbits. There have been no known cases of the virus directly transferring from an infected rabbit to another. CPW also clarified that the virus has not been detected in humans, and it has never been transferred to them through an insect bite.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299"><strong>Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The condition starts off as small red bumps on the rabbits. Gradually, they grow out to form warts and tumours seen on the heads and faces of rabbits. Some of them also grow further to look like horns and tentacles. In some rabbits, they develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a serious skin cancer. However, in a lucky few, the condition reverses. But in most wild rabbits, the tentacles grow out to become much bigger. Experts advise that the best way to protect the pet rabbits is to prevent mosquito bites. In case a pet does get infected, the warts can be surgically removed.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Warning: Distressing images. Reader discretion is advised</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yes, it&#39;s real. These tentacle-like growths on rabbits in Colorado are caused by the Shope papilloma virus, leading to wart-like protrusions. Confirmed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife—it&#39;s not contagious to humans or other animals, but there&#39;s no cure. <a href="https://t.co/wzhwcMq04r">pic.twitter.com/wzhwcMq04r</a></p>&mdash; UAP sauce (@uapsauce) <a href="https://twitter.com/uapsauce/status/1955442063165755556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A virus is causing mutations in rabbits in the Midwest, leading to the growth of tentacles and tumours on their heads and faces. People have been told to stay away from them to avoid the risk of any kind of disease. Can humans contract this virus?  

Rabbits in the United States are developing strange tentacles on top of their heads that look like horns. People are being warned not to touch them as this is happening because of a virus. It is causing a mutation which is triggering the growth of these so-called horns in these rabbits, which are actually tumours. Over the past year, several of these "Frankenstein" rabbits have been seen in Fort Collins, Colorado. Last year, a photo on social media showed a rabbit with black spikes growing from its face. A woman told 9News that she came across a rabbit with a growth that appeared like "black quills or black toothpicks sticking out all around its mouth." The reason for this unusual growth is the cottontail papilloma virus (CRPV), also known as Shope papilloma virus, which is triggering tumours to grow on their face and near the mouth. Now there are fears about whether the virus can spread to humans. Also Read: DO NOT TOUCH THEM: If you see these pink clusters in Florida, crush them. They are... Warning issued to anyone who sees tentacled rabbits Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has warned people not to touch these rabbits and stay away from them. It added that these "Frankenstein" rabbits could become a common sight in the Midwest, where other cottontail rabbits could become infected with the rare virus. It spreads through mosquitoes and ticks, which transfer the virus to a healthy animal after biting an infected rabbit. The virus alters the DNA, leading to the spikes on these rabbits. There have been no known cases of the virus directly transferring from an infected rabbit to another. CPW also clarified that the virus has not been detected in humans, and it has never been transferred to them through an insect bite. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... The condition starts off as small red bumps on the rabbits. Gradually, they grow out to form warts and tumours seen on the heads and faces of rabbits. Some of them also grow further to look like horns and tentacles. In some rabbits, they develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a serious skin cancer. However, in a lucky few, the condition reverses. But in most wild rabbits, the tentacles grow out to become much bigger. Experts advise that the best way to protect the pet rabbits is to prevent mosquito bites. In case a pet does get infected, the warts can be surgically removed. Warning: Distressing images. Reader discretion is advised

<p>A virus is causing mutations in rabbits in the Midwest, leading to the growth of tentacles and tumours on their heads and faces. People have been told to stay away from them to avoid the risk of any kind of disease. Can humans contract this virus? &nbsp;</p>

LEAVE THEM ALONE: A virus is creating horned 'Frankenstein' rabbits in Colorado, entire Midwest at risk

From non-violent protests to revolutionary acts, several freedom fighters shaped India's struggle for independence, overthrowing British rule. Here's the list of the top 7 leaders.

Independence day 2025: THESE heroes defined India’s fight for freedom – check details inside

<p>Pakistan ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan gave a classic brain fade performance in Tuesday's third ODI against West Indies, registering a first-ball duck. Facing an in-form Jayden Seales, Rizwan walked out to bat following the fall of Abdullah Shafique who was also bowled out for a duck by Seales. Meeting an in-swinging delivery from Seales, Rizwan committed a brain-fade error as he got out of the way of the delivery before it reached the top of the stumps. The batter was left shocked at how the ball moved, to give cricket supporters on social media another chance to troll him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pakistan hasn't been on their game for some time. Prior to the start of the ODI series, the team somehow managed to defeat West Indies 2-1 in a T20I series. Following a win in the first ODI, Pakistan was humiliated in the subsequent two matches, with the last match on Tuesday actually witnessing the hosts accomplish a humongous comeback. Observing the weird decisions made by Rizwan, fans trolled Pakistan's captain on social media. Leaving Seales' in-swinging ball can easily win the 'worst leave of the year' award.</p><h2>Watch the video here:</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Maulana Rizwan first ball Duck😭😭😭Imagine getting owned by West Indies and still dreaming about beating India <a href="https://t.co/TzV2sp5Cnn">pic.twitter.com/TzV2sp5Cnn</a></p>&mdash; A (@chadniket) <a href="https://twitter.com/chadniket/status/1955330952520946033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"We had a team plan from before. We just tried to execute it to the best of our ability. The analyst and the bowling coach just showed me the line that works in ODI cricket. I am working on it. We wanted to keep the stumps in play. The pitch was a little up and down. Especially in ODI cricket, I have learnt the length to bowl. It takes a lot of time and training. We keep our loads high, and it is paying off," Seales was quoted saying after winning the Player of the Match award.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan, however, praised Seales, conceding that the pacer gave his side trouble throughout the entire series. "We understood this was the third game given that a Test across four innings was played on this deck. The momentum in the last 10 overs took it away as we were on top for the first 40 overs. We thought 220 was chaseable here. The credit goes to them. Credit to Hope. The execution was good but the edges went in their favour. Hope batted well and played some good shots. We had Ayub and Salman bowling. We thought Abrar would come and bowl. But Hope batted well and hence he didn't complete his overs. Seales was bowling well. He troubled us through the series. We needed partnerships and needed to spend some time," he said.</p>

Ouch Rizwans Leave of the Year clean bowled moment goes viral WATCH

Pakistan ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan gave a classic brain fade performance in Tuesday's third ODI against West Indies, registering a first-ball duck. Facing an in-form Jayden Seales, Rizwan walked out to bat following the fall of Abdullah Shafique who was also bowled out for a duck by Seales. Meeting an in-swinging delivery from Seales, Rizwan committed a brain-fade error as he got out of the way of the delivery before it reached the top of the stumps. The batter was left shocked at how the ball moved, to give cricket supporters on social media another chance to troll him. Pakistan hasn't been on their game for some time. Prior to the start of the ODI series, the team somehow managed to defeat West Indies 2-1 in a T20I series. Following a win in the first ODI, Pakistan was humiliated in the subsequent two matches, with the last match on Tuesday actually witnessing the hosts accomplish a humongous comeback. Observing the weird decisions made by Rizwan, fans trolled Pakistan's captain on social media. Leaving Seales' in-swinging ball can easily win the 'worst leave of the year' award. Watch the video here:

<p>Jayden Seales led the West Indies to a crushing 202-run win over Pakistan in the third and deciding ODI in Trinidad on Tuesday (August 12)</p>

Ouch! Rizwan's 'Leave of the Year' clean-bowled moment goes viral | WATCH

The Indian tricolour that fills every Indian's heart with pride is the result of multiple flags that evolved into the modern flag. These are the stories of the forgotten flags of India.

Independence Day 2025: Forgotten flags of India — Stories behind the many Indian flags before 1947

<p>The Philippines' envoy to the UK has said that the Indian Navy is the only one that 'goes where it pleases', expressing his admiration after the two nations recently conducted joint exercises not too far away from the South China Sea, where his country is engaged in frequent tussles with the Chinese Navy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The Indian Navy is the only one with the balls to go where it pleases; Western navies sing a cappella like castrati," wrote Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Lopez Locsin Jr, who was a former foreign minister of the Philippines, on X. Castrati is a reference to male singers who were castrated before puberty to preserve their high vocal range for singing, mainly in church choirs and opera houses.</p><p>The Filipino politician and lawyer-journalist was responding to a discussion on X about the recent India-Philippines exercises.</p><h2>The India-Philippines joint navy drills</h2><p>Ahead of a state visit to India by the Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the two navies held the joint drill in the West Philippine Sea in the Indo-Pacific. One analyst described it as 'waters that fall within the broader South China Sea and are claimed by China.' Correcting the analyst, an X user wrote: "It is not China's maritime backyard. The exercise took place inside Philippines EEZ [Exclusive Economic Zone]. It's thousands of kilometres away from Chinese mainland."</p><p>Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Lopez Locsin Jr's response came while commenting on that post.</p><p>The India-Philippines patrol in the region are not new, with the navies having held such joint drills in the West Philippine Sea in 2021 as well.&nbsp;<br>Giving some context to the latest drills, another X user joined the conversation, agreeing that the Philippine EEZ is not China’s “maritime backyard'.<br>"India’s presence challenges that narrative without needing QUAD cover. Locsin’s praise signals interest in deeper defence links with India. &nbsp;For Delhi, this is both a DIPLOMATIC lever and a signalling opportunity to show it can project power far from home waters. &nbsp;But repetition matters more than a one-off exercise," the X user with the handle 'Normal Guy' wrote.</p><p>"Western navies’ caution comes from alliance politics and escalation management with China. India’s freer hand gives tactical room, but sustaining credibility means building logistics support in Southeast Asia and keeping deployments regular, not reactive," wrote the user.</p><h2>'Your turn will come: PM Modi's recent praise for Indian Navy after Operation Sindoor</h2><p>According to recent reports, the Indian Navy was on the verge of action during &nbsp;Operation Sindoor, the Indian military's response to Pahalgam terror attacks orchestrated from Pakistan, when a sudden ceasefire was announced.&nbsp;</p><p>Meeting the chiefs of Indian forces, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Navy chief on May 10, &nbsp;“I have snatched the morsel out of your mouth, but your turn will come.”</p><p>He was speaking after the Indian Navy was told to stand down from launching a BrahMos missile attack on Karachi port, according to a recent report in the Hindustan Times newspaper.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

The Filipino politician and lawyer-journalist was responding to a discussion on X about the recent India-Philippines exercises not too far away from the South China Sea.
 

The Philippines' envoy to the UK has said that the Indian Navy is the only one that 'goes where it pleases', expressing his admiration after the two nations recently conducted joint exercises not too far away from the South China Sea, where his country is engaged in frequent tussles with the Chinese Navy. "The Indian Navy is the only one with the balls to go where it pleases; Western navies sing a cappella like castrati," wrote Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Lopez Locsin Jr, who was a former foreign minister of the Philippines, on X. Castrati is a reference to male singers who were castrated before puberty to preserve their high vocal range for singing, mainly in church choirs and opera houses. The Filipino politician and lawyer-journalist was responding to a discussion on X about the recent India-Philippines exercises. The India-Philippines joint navy drills Ahead of a state visit to India by the Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the two navies held the joint drill in the West Philippine Sea in the Indo-Pacific. One analyst described it as 'waters that fall within the broader South China Sea and are claimed by China.' Correcting the analyst, an X user wrote: "It is not China's maritime backyard. The exercise took place inside Philippines EEZ [Exclusive Economic Zone]. It's thousands of kilometres away from Chinese mainland." Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Lopez Locsin Jr's response came while commenting on that post. The India-Philippines patrol in the region are not new, with the navies having held such joint drills in the West Philippine Sea in 2021 as well. Giving some context to the latest drills, another X user joined the conversation, agreeing that the Philippine EEZ is not China’s “maritime backyard'. "India’s presence challenges that narrative without needing QUAD cover. Locsin’s praise signals interest in deeper defence links with India. For Delhi, this is both a DIPLOMATIC lever and a signalling opportunity to show it can project power far from home waters. But repetition matters more than a one-off exercise," the X user with the handle 'Normal Guy' wrote. "Western navies’ caution comes from alliance politics and escalation management with China. India’s freer hand gives tactical room, but sustaining credibility means building logistics support in Southeast Asia and keeping deployments regular, not reactive," wrote the user. 'Your turn will come: PM Modi's recent praise for Indian Navy after Operation Sindoor According to recent reports, the Indian Navy was on the verge of action during Operation Sindoor, the Indian military's response to Pahalgam terror attacks orchestrated from Pakistan, when a sudden ceasefire was announced. Meeting the chiefs of Indian forces, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Navy chief on May 10, “I have snatched the morsel out of your mouth, but your turn will come.” He was speaking after the Indian Navy was told to stand down from launching a BrahMos missile attack on Karachi port, according to a recent report in the Hindustan Times newspaper.

<p>The Filipino politician and lawyer-journalist was responding to a discussion on X about the recent India-Philippines exercises not too far away from the South China Sea.<br>&nbsp;</p>

'Indian Navy is the only one with...': Philippines envoy to UK praises India's maritime muscle after Indo-Pacific joint drills

<p>Those days are gone when locks were enough to secure homes and valuables. Locks used to be hard to break, noisy, and time-consuming in the past. Now even the toughest locks can apparently be opened with ease with a trick. It is a method that came to light just a while back through a social media video. Astonishingly, an actual thief himself showed how it works, leaving everyone watching both frightened and worried about security at home.</p><h2>Watch the video here:</h2>

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<p>A thief was seen in an Instagram video holding a syringe containing petrol or some other flammable liquid and a lighter. Then the unthinkable happened. He filled the keyhole and the top part of the lock with the liquid, waited for some seconds, and then lit the lighter and placed it inside the keyhole. As the fire burned within, it appeared to dissolve the components of the lock. And in a matter of seconds, with a simple push, the thief opened the broken lock.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The thief himself described the motive behind the clandestine method. He told that the plastic membrane employed in locks these days melts once the lock has been ignited with the aid of the flammable liquid. To some segment of internet users who viewed this video on social media, it was scary and made them concerned about their well-being.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The realisation that something intended to protect them and their property had raised fresh fears regarding security. One of the users wrote, “Kaun bolta hai india mai talent nai, agar China 2025 mai ji raha hai, tuh hamare country ke chor 3030 mai (Who says India is not talented, if China is living in 2025, then thieves from our country are in 3030).”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another posted, "Haan sabko bata do taki jinko ni pata wo bhi ye karke k araam se taala khol de (Yeah, go ahead and tell everyone so that those who don't know can also do this and open locks)." Another user posted, "Thief Rocked, Police Shocked."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the same time, another group of individuals labeled this video as fake and posted that they were unable to open a lock by using the same trick.</p>

Thief rocked police shocked: Thiefs fiery hack breaks lock in just 20 seconds WATCH

Those days are gone when locks were enough to secure homes and valuables. Locks used to be hard to break, noisy, and time-consuming in the past. Now even the toughest locks can apparently be opened with ease with a trick. It is a method that came to light just a while back through a social media video. Astonishingly, an actual thief himself showed how it works, leaving everyone watching both frightened and worried about security at home. Watch the video here:

<p>A viral video circulating on social media has shown this new method, with a thief himself demonstrating the process — leaving viewers shocked, alarmed, and worried about the safety of their homes</p>

'Thief rocked, police shocked': Thief’s fiery hack breaks lock in under 20 seconds | WATCH

<p>US President Donald Trump's next step in the Trump-ification of America can potentially bulldoze Smithsonian exhibits. As per reports, the POTUS's initiative to Make American History Great Again, a play on his MAGA movement's name, has set its sights on the Smithsonian Institute's museum exhibits that are deemed to cast America as "racist, sexist, oppressive, or otherwise irredeemably flawed". Reports suggest that three White House officials have sent a letter to Lonnie Bunch, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, declaring that the Trump administration would soon do a comprehensive review of the exhibits at its various museums. It said that the review would seek to ensure that the museums which receive federal funding project "unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story", as outlined in Trump's March executive order titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History".</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/i-asked-elon-musk-s-ai-grok-why-it-called-trump-most-notorious-criminal-in-washington-it-doubled-down-and-gave-me-these-reasons-1754985406949"><strong>I asked Grok why it called Trump 'most notorious criminal'. It said THIS</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What did the White House say?</strong></h2><p>In line with Trump's executive order that calls for the removal of messages that cast America as "racist, sexist, oppressive, or otherwise irredeemably flawed," the newly announced review would target the Smithsonian's 8 of 19 museums in Washington, DC. This includes the National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.</p><p>“This initiative aims to ensure alignment with the president’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions,” reads the White House letter that bears the signatures of White House senior associate Lindsey Halligan, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, and Director of Domestic Policy Council, Vince Haley.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/modi-zelensky-plan-to-meet-at-unga-is-this-a-diplomatic-signal-to-us-ahead-of-trump-putin-summit-over-ukraine-russia-war-1755063867261"><strong>Modi-Zelensky plan to meet at UNGA. Is this a diplomatic signal to US ahead of Trump-Putin summit over Ukraine-Russia war?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why now?</strong></h2><p>In a conversation with The Washington Post, White House senior associate Lindsey Halligan, who was a key player in Trump’s March executive order, said that the upcoming review was in preparation for America250. It is the 250th anniversary celebration of America’s founding. She said that it was “preserving trust in one of our most cherished institutions”, adding that the “Smithsonian museums and exhibits should be accurate, patriotic, and enlightening”.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Donald Trump's White House has set its sights on the Smithsonian Institution's museum exhibits that are deemed to cast America as "racist, sexist, oppressive, or otherwise irredeemably flawed".

US President Donald Trump's next step in the Trump-ification of America can potentially bulldoze Smithsonian exhibits. As per reports, the POTUS's initiative to Make American History Great Again, a play on his MAGA movement's name, has set its sights on the Smithsonian Institute's museum exhibits that are deemed to cast America as "racist, sexist, oppressive, or otherwise irredeemably flawed". Reports suggest that three White House officials have sent a letter to Lonnie Bunch, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, declaring that the Trump administration would soon do a comprehensive review of the exhibits at its various museums. It said that the review would seek to ensure that the museums which receive federal funding project "unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story", as outlined in Trump's March executive order titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History". Also read | I asked Grok why it called Trump 'most notorious criminal'. It said THIS What did the White House say? In line with Trump's executive order that calls for the removal of messages that cast America as "racist, sexist, oppressive, or otherwise irredeemably flawed," the newly announced review would target the Smithsonian's 8 of 19 museums in Washington, DC. This includes the National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. “This initiative aims to ensure alignment with the president’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions,” reads the White House letter that bears the signatures of White House senior associate Lindsey Halligan, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, and Director of Domestic Policy Council, Vince Haley. Also read | Modi-Zelensky plan to meet at UNGA. Is this a diplomatic signal to US ahead of Trump-Putin summit over Ukraine-Russia war? Why now? In a conversation with The Washington Post, White House senior associate Lindsey Halligan, who was a key player in Trump’s March executive order, said that the upcoming review was in preparation for America250. It is the 250th anniversary celebration of America’s founding. She said that it was “preserving trust in one of our most cherished institutions”, adding that the “Smithsonian museums and exhibits should be accurate, patriotic, and enlightening”.

<p>Donald Trump's White House has set its sights on the Smithsonian Institution's museum exhibits that are deemed to cast America as "racist, sexist, oppressive, or otherwise irredeemably flawed".</p>

Next step in Trump-ification of US? Smithsonian exhibits face ‘patriotic’ purge ahead of America's 250th anniversary

<p>Social media claims have surfaced in recent days saying that convicted sex offender &nbsp;Ghislaine Maxwell "allowed to move freely" or has “disappeared from jail”. Here is a fact check:&nbsp;</p><h2>What happened to &nbsp;Ghislaine Maxwell?</h2><p>Maxwell, an associate of the late convicted child abuser Jeffrey Epstein, was sentenced to 20 years in jail for sex offences. Her sentence will end in 2037 unless it's overturned or commuted. Her appeals and requests for pardon are still under consideration.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-will-ghislaine-maxwell-reveal-the-truth-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-client-list-1752750879595/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-will-ghislaine-maxwell-reveal-the-truth-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-client-list-1752750879595/embed</a></p><h2>Was Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a minimum security prison?</h2><p>Yes, Maxwell was transferred recently to a minimum-security jail. She is now in the federal prison camp, FPC Bryan in Texas, which is less restrictive than her previous facility, FCI Tallahassee in Florida. This reportedly gives more lenient conditions than usual for sex offenders. The US Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed the transfer without explanation. The US Justice Department (DOJ) has not linked it to her recent cooperation with them on the Epstein case.&nbsp;</p><h2>Can Ghislaine Maxwell move around freely in the new prison?</h2><p>She will still be under supervision, and cannot leave without authorisation. &nbsp;Minimum-security facilities usually have fewer physical barriers and more lenient rules, yet are controlled environments.</p><h2>What is FPC Bryan, where Ghislaine Maxwell is lodged, like?</h2><p>FPC Bryan is an all-female minimum-security camp with around 635 inmates. It has dormitory-style housing, low staff-to-inmate ratios, and limited or no perimeter fencing. Inmates have more freedom of movement within the facility during designated times. They can do work assignments, recreational activities like yoga, which Maxwell reportedly teaches, and vocational training.<br>But the inmates' schedules are strict, and they are under suprevision and regulations. The prison has low or no fencing, with lower BOP staff presence.</p><p>All this is creating a perception that Maxwell has greater freedom.</p><h2>Why was Maxwell transferred to a new prison?</h2><p>BOP did not officially declare a reason, but usually these transfers are on account of security needs, medical requirements and protection measures.</p><p>Maxwell was moved after speaking to DoJ officials: she was interviewed for two days by DoJ's Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about the Epstein case, raising speculation that she is getting leeway.<br>The move to a minimum security prison is unusual indeed, given that sex offenders also have a Public Safety Factor (PSF) designation, which BOP has waived in her case.</p><h2>What are the authorities saying about Maxwell's move to a minimum security prison?</h2><p>The DOJ did not issue a direct statement on the transfer, but had in the past opposed Maxwell’s Supreme Court appeal to overturn her conviction. Maxwell’s attorney, while confirming the transfer, declined any further comment. He has advocated for a presidential pardon so that Maxwell could testify openly about the Epstein case.<br>The US Congress's House Oversight Committee had subpoenaed Maxwell for deposition, but postponed it until after the Supreme Court appeal decision.&nbsp;</p><h2>How social media fuelled rumours about Maxwell's ‘free movement’&nbsp;</h2><p>Recent social media posts suggested that Maxwell was ‘no longer in custody’ or ‘has disappeared’ or ‘is moving freely’. &nbsp;Epstein and Maxwell’s accusers condemned the transfer as preferential treatment, calling the Texas facility a "luxury prison."<br>The lack of government transparency and the timing of the DOJ meeting with Maxwell are fuelling such conspiracy theories online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The Bureau of Prisons did not officially declare a reason, but usually these transfers are on account of security needs, medical requirements and protection measures.

Social media claims have surfaced in recent days saying that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell "allowed to move freely" or has “disappeared from jail”. Here is a fact check: What happened to Ghislaine Maxwell? Maxwell, an associate of the late convicted child abuser Jeffrey Epstein, was sentenced to 20 years in jail for sex offences. Her sentence will end in 2037 unless it's overturned or commuted. Her appeals and requests for pardon are still under consideration. https://www.wionews.com/videos/-will-ghislaine-maxwell-reveal-the-truth-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-client-list-1752750879595/embed Was Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a minimum security prison? Yes, Maxwell was transferred recently to a minimum-security jail. She is now in the federal prison camp, FPC Bryan in Texas, which is less restrictive than her previous facility, FCI Tallahassee in Florida. This reportedly gives more lenient conditions than usual for sex offenders. The US Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed the transfer without explanation. The US Justice Department (DOJ) has not linked it to her recent cooperation with them on the Epstein case. Can Ghislaine Maxwell move around freely in the new prison? She will still be under supervision, and cannot leave without authorisation. Minimum-security facilities usually have fewer physical barriers and more lenient rules, yet are controlled environments. What is FPC Bryan, where Ghislaine Maxwell is lodged, like? FPC Bryan is an all-female minimum-security camp with around 635 inmates. It has dormitory-style housing, low staff-to-inmate ratios, and limited or no perimeter fencing. Inmates have more freedom of movement within the facility during designated times. They can do work assignments, recreational activities like yoga, which Maxwell reportedly teaches, and vocational training. But the inmates' schedules are strict, and they are under suprevision and regulations. The prison has low or no fencing, with lower BOP staff presence. All this is creating a perception that Maxwell has greater freedom. Why was Maxwell transferred to a new prison? BOP did not officially declare a reason, but usually these transfers are on account of security needs, medical requirements and protection measures. Maxwell was moved after speaking to DoJ officials: she was interviewed for two days by DoJ's Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about the Epstein case, raising speculation that she is getting leeway. The move to a minimum security prison is unusual indeed, given that sex offenders also have a Public Safety Factor (PSF) designation, which BOP has waived in her case. What are the authorities saying about Maxwell's move to a minimum security prison? The DOJ did not issue a direct statement on the transfer, but had in the past opposed Maxwell’s Supreme Court appeal to overturn her conviction. Maxwell’s attorney, while confirming the transfer, declined any further comment. He has advocated for a presidential pardon so that Maxwell could testify openly about the Epstein case. The US Congress's House Oversight Committee had subpoenaed Maxwell for deposition, but postponed it until after the Supreme Court appeal decision. How social media fuelled rumours about Maxwell's ‘free movement’ Recent social media posts suggested that Maxwell was ‘no longer in custody’ or ‘has disappeared’ or ‘is moving freely’. Epstein and Maxwell’s accusers condemned the transfer as preferential treatment, calling the Texas facility a "luxury prison." The lack of government transparency and the timing of the DOJ meeting with Maxwell are fuelling such conspiracy theories online.

<p>The Bureau of Prisons did not officially declare a reason, but usually these transfers are on account of security needs, medical requirements and protection measures.</p>

Fact check: Is sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell allowed to move freely' in prison? Verifying online claims

<p>Lauren Sanchez, who recently married long-time beau Jeff Bezos in a grand ceremony in Italy, recently dropped her younger son off at college. The 55-year-old wrote a message for her son Evan Whitesell on Instagram on Monday, as he starts a new phase of his life. Sharing a photo of her 18-year-old son building a piece of furniture in his University of Miami dorm, she wrote, “Dropped off Evan at college today. 18 years of early mornings, late night snacks and family dinners.... and then there he was building his own dorm cabinet." Lauren Sanchez has two other kids - daughter Ella, 17, and a son, Nikko Gonzalez, 24. Her three kids are from two different men. She was married once before. During her marriage, she had an affair with Bezos in 2018, and both of them announced in 2019 that they were divorcing their better halves.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/lauren-sanchez-shares-dreamy-wedding-photo-with-jeff-bezos-1751076128564"><strong>Lauren Sanchez shares dreamy wedding photo with Jeff Bezos</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sanchez's first son, Nikko, was fathered by former NFL player Tony Gonzalez. He was born in 2001. Sanchez was a broadcast journalist at the time. However, the two broke up later but continued to be on good terms with each other and together raised Nikko. He often takes part in daredevil acts with his father. Nikko graduated from college in May 2024. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/who-is-lauren-sanchez-amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-bride-to-be-1751013026748"><strong>Who is Lauren Sanchez</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Lauren Sanchez's husband</strong></h2><p>After breaking up with Gonzalez, Sanchez married Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell in 2005. The couple welcomed their first child, son Evan, almost a year later in June 2006. She recently dropped him off at college after previously announcing that he had been accepted at the University of Miami. She shared a photo of a University of Miami logo and the word "business." Evan is reportedly studying at Miami’s Herbert Business School. When Sanchez tied the knot with Bezos in 2025, both her sons, Nikko and Evan, walked her down the aisle.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Her youngest child is Ella, who was born in January 2008. Sanchez doesn't share a lot of details about her daughter on social media, so little is known about her. One thing that the former &nbsp;TV presenter has talked about is that all her kids have taken flight lessons as she feels it is "calming" and takes you into an "energy space that no one else is in."</p>

Lauren Sanchez's kids: Jeff Bezos's new bride, Lauren Sanchez, has three kids from previous relationships. She has a son from her ex-boyfriend and former NFL player Tony Gonzalez, and two kids from her ex-husband Patrick Whitesell.

Lauren Sanchez, who recently married long-time beau Jeff Bezos in a grand ceremony in Italy, recently dropped her younger son off at college. The 55-year-old wrote a message for her son Evan Whitesell on Instagram on Monday, as he starts a new phase of his life. Sharing a photo of her 18-year-old son building a piece of furniture in his University of Miami dorm, she wrote, “Dropped off Evan at college today. 18 years of early mornings, late night snacks and family dinners.... and then there he was building his own dorm cabinet." Lauren Sanchez has two other kids - daughter Ella, 17, and a son, Nikko Gonzalez, 24. Her three kids are from two different men. She was married once before. During her marriage, she had an affair with Bezos in 2018, and both of them announced in 2019 that they were divorcing their better halves. Also Read: Lauren Sanchez shares dreamy wedding photo with Jeff Bezos Sanchez's first son, Nikko, was fathered by former NFL player Tony Gonzalez. He was born in 2001. Sanchez was a broadcast journalist at the time. However, the two broke up later but continued to be on good terms with each other and together raised Nikko. He often takes part in daredevil acts with his father. Nikko graduated from college in May 2024. Also Read: Who is Lauren Sanchez Lauren Sanchez's husband After breaking up with Gonzalez, Sanchez married Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell in 2005. The couple welcomed their first child, son Evan, almost a year later in June 2006. She recently dropped him off at college after previously announcing that he had been accepted at the University of Miami. She shared a photo of a University of Miami logo and the word "business." Evan is reportedly studying at Miami’s Herbert Business School. When Sanchez tied the knot with Bezos in 2025, both her sons, Nikko and Evan, walked her down the aisle. Her youngest child is Ella, who was born in January 2008. Sanchez doesn't share a lot of details about her daughter on social media, so little is known about her. One thing that the former TV presenter has talked about is that all her kids have taken flight lessons as she feels it is "calming" and takes you into an "energy space that no one else is in."

<p>Lauren Sanchez's kids: Jeff Bezos's new bride, Lauren Sanchez, has three kids from previous relationships. She has a son from her ex-boyfriend and former NFL player Tony Gonzalez, and two kids from her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell.</p>

Lauren  Sánchez drops off son at college: Here is all about her three kids from two relationships

<p>As this story is being written, the US Army's National Guard is roaming the night streets of Washington DC, as part of President Donald Trump's law and order crackdown on the American capital. The troops deployment began on the night of Tuesday (Aug 12). The deployment, including at the Washington Monument, is ostensibly to tackle rising crime and homelessness in the US capital. Here is what we know:</p><h2>How many National Guard troops are deployed in Washington DC?</h2><p>Senior Army officials said that the troops were deploying with DC police on Tuesday night at the start of the mobilisation. Trump's Attorney General Pam Bondi is overseeing the operations.</p><p>In a post on X, US Army said: "DC National Guard reporting for duty. The #USArmy has activated the DC National Guard as directed by the President under Title 32 to assist Federal and Washington DC law enforcement within the national capitol." &nbsp;</p><p>According to reports, nearly 800 DC National Guard soldiers were activated, though the number is not officially confirmed.<br>Between 100 to 200 soldiers are expected to be actively supporting law enforcement. Their duties would include administrative support and logistics, besides giving a visible enforcement presence on the DC streets.</p><h2>What is the Title 32 status of National Guard?</h2><p>The National Guard is operating under the ‘Title 32’ status. This means they will be under local authority but federally funded. They are exempted from the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts active-duty military from law enforcement operations. The deployment is part of the Trump-ordered "D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force," with some 500 federal law enforcement agents from FBI, DEA and other agencies backing &nbsp;the city’s police force during this period.</p><h2>Where all are the National Guard troops deployed in Washington DC?</h2><p>National Guard soldiers have been spotted at the District of Columbia National Guard Headquarters, which is near the Capitol, the seat of the US Congress.</p><p>They were seen loading supplies such as ammunition and ready-to-eat meals, as per social media images. One post from the 273rd Military Police Company showed armoured Humvees parked near the Washington Monument. This indicates the troops are present in the National Mall area.<br>Five armoured personnel carriers were seen parked at the base of the Washington Monument, said another X post.</p><p>The deployment appears to be along high-traffic areas and known hotspots of crime.</p><h2>How is the National Guard helping local law enforcement of DC?</h2><p>The National Guard is working with the Metropolitan Police Department, and is tasked with protecting federal property. This includes national monuments and federal buildings. They're also bolstering the law enforcement presence in public spaces, including near homeless camps such as parks and underpasses. &nbsp;It is expected that they'll help remove the homeless encampments.</p><p>Military personnel were also seen at the US Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility, meaning they are deployed in Southeast DC as well.</p><p>They willl help law enforcement agencies like the Metropolitan Police, FBI, DEA, and ATF.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-on-deal-we-will-know-in-2-minutes-national-guard-in-washington-d-c-1754946860169/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-on-deal-we-will-know-in-2-minutes-national-guard-in-washington-d-c-1754946860169/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What powers do National Guard troops have in DC and how long will they stay?</h2><p>The National Guard cannot make arrests, as they're prevented from it under the District’s Home Rule Act. Any detainees will have to be handed over to local or federal law enforcement.<br>The troops are carrying standard-issue firearms, typically rifles, but are not actively armed for law enforcement duties, according to reports.</p><p>As of now, the National Guard will be deployed till September 25, unless the US Congress either extends or terminates their presence. They will be removed if Trump determines that law and order have been restored.&nbsp;</p><h2>Why is National Guard patrolling Washington DC? Trump claims vs data on crime</h2><p>Trump and his supporters have been slamming recent high-profile crimes, like an attempted carjacking of a Department of Government Efficiency staffer on August 3.<br>Even as Trump called DC a lawless city overrun by violent gangs and "drugged-out maniacs," actual data showed that violent crime in the city is down 26 per cent compared to 2024, a 30-year low.&nbsp;<br>Homicides were down 12 per cent, and carjackings decreased nearly 50 per cent since 2023.</p><p>Trump has faced opposition, with the DC Mayor Muriel Bowser terming the deployment unnecessary and unsettling, while opposition lawmakers labelled it a "brazen power grab."<br>The National Homelessness Law Center argued that the deployment could worsen conditions for DC's nearly 900 homeless individuals, while The Brennan Center for Justice called it 'unprecedented.'</p><h2>Trump's takeover of American cities</h2><p>The Washington DC deployment comes after Trump federalised California’s National Guard in June for immigration protests. This move has been challenged in court.<br>In the past, Trump deployed the National Guard in June 2020. He ordered some 5,000 troops to address the Black Lives Matter protests after the police killing of George Floyd. In January 2021, he ordered the National Guard amid the January Capitol Hill riots after he rejected the outcome of 2020 November presidential elections, which he lost.<br>&nbsp;</p>

National Guard troops are bolstering the law enforcement presence in public spaces, including near homeless camps such as parks and underpasses.  It is expected that they'll help remove the homeless encampments.

As this story is being written, the US Army's National Guard is roaming the night streets of Washington DC, as part of President Donald Trump's law and order crackdown on the American capital. The troops deployment began on the night of Tuesday (Aug 12). The deployment, including at the Washington Monument, is ostensibly to tackle rising crime and homelessness in the US capital. Here is what we know: How many National Guard troops are deployed in Washington DC? Senior Army officials said that the troops were deploying with DC police on Tuesday night at the start of the mobilisation. Trump's Attorney General Pam Bondi is overseeing the operations. In a post on X, US Army said: "DC National Guard reporting for duty. The #USArmy has activated the DC National Guard as directed by the President under Title 32 to assist Federal and Washington DC law enforcement within the national capitol." According to reports, nearly 800 DC National Guard soldiers were activated, though the number is not officially confirmed. Between 100 to 200 soldiers are expected to be actively supporting law enforcement. Their duties would include administrative support and logistics, besides giving a visible enforcement presence on the DC streets. What is the Title 32 status of National Guard? The National Guard is operating under the ‘Title 32’ status. This means they will be under local authority but federally funded. They are exempted from the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts active-duty military from law enforcement operations. The deployment is part of the Trump-ordered "D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force," with some 500 federal law enforcement agents from FBI, DEA and other agencies backing the city’s police force during this period. Where all are the National Guard troops deployed in Washington DC? National Guard soldiers have been spotted at the District of Columbia National Guard Headquarters, which is near the Capitol, the seat of the US Congress. They were seen loading supplies such as ammunition and ready-to-eat meals, as per social media images. One post from the 273rd Military Police Company showed armoured Humvees parked near the Washington Monument. This indicates the troops are present in the National Mall area. Five armoured personnel carriers were seen parked at the base of the Washington Monument, said another X post. The deployment appears to be along high-traffic areas and known hotspots of crime. How is the National Guard helping local law enforcement of DC? The National Guard is working with the Metropolitan Police Department, and is tasked with protecting federal property. This includes national monuments and federal buildings. They're also bolstering the law enforcement presence in public spaces, including near homeless camps such as parks and underpasses. It is expected that they'll help remove the homeless encampments. Military personnel were also seen at the US Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility, meaning they are deployed in Southeast DC as well. They willl help law enforcement agencies like the Metropolitan Police, FBI, DEA, and ATF. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-on-deal-we-will-know-in-2-minutes-national-guard-in-washington-d-c-1754946860169/embed What powers do National Guard troops have in DC and how long will they stay? The National Guard cannot make arrests, as they're prevented from it under the District’s Home Rule Act. Any detainees will have to be handed over to local or federal law enforcement. The troops are carrying standard-issue firearms, typically rifles, but are not actively armed for law enforcement duties, according to reports. As of now, the National Guard will be deployed till September 25, unless the US Congress either extends or terminates their presence. They will be removed if Trump determines that law and order have been restored. Why is National Guard patrolling Washington DC? Trump claims vs data on crime Trump and his supporters have been slamming recent high-profile crimes, like an attempted carjacking of a Department of Government Efficiency staffer on August 3. Even as Trump called DC a lawless city overrun by violent gangs and "drugged-out maniacs," actual data showed that violent crime in the city is down 26 per cent compared to 2024, a 30-year low. Homicides were down 12 per cent, and carjackings decreased nearly 50 per cent since 2023. Trump has faced opposition, with the DC Mayor Muriel Bowser terming the deployment unnecessary and unsettling, while opposition lawmakers labelled it a "brazen power grab." The National Homelessness Law Center argued that the deployment could worsen conditions for DC's nearly 900 homeless individuals, while The Brennan Center for Justice called it 'unprecedented.' Trump's takeover of American cities The Washington DC deployment comes after Trump federalised California’s National Guard in June for immigration protests. This move has been challenged in court. In the past, Trump deployed the National Guard in June 2020. He ordered some 5,000 troops to address the Black Lives Matter protests after the police killing of George Floyd. In January 2021, he ordered the National Guard amid the January Capitol Hill riots after he rejected the outcome of 2020 November presidential elections, which he lost.

<p>National Guard troops are bolstering the law enforcement presence in public spaces, including near homeless camps such as parks and underpasses. &nbsp;It is expected that they'll help remove the homeless encampments.</p>

'Trump takeover' of US capital is on: Army National Guard roams night streets of Washington DC - Why, when, where, how many? Details here

There are numerous interesting facts about Indian history. But this fact might surprise you, as during the British period, a city became the capital of India for just one day. Let's have a glance at the facts and discover the reason.

Independence Day 2025: THIS city ruled India for just one day — The forgotten capital's story

<p>The South African MeerKAT observatory recorded a radio signal from space, or a fast radio burst (FRB), on March 4, 2024. It was super short but equally intriguing. Scientists say that this FRB travelled a whopping 10 billion years to reach us, way before our Sun and Earth were born. The discovery was announced in a paper published on the arXiv preprint server earlier this month after being first presented at the FRB2025 conference in Montreal, Canada, in July. Researchers said that the radio burst originated from a dwarf galaxy undergoing a strong burst of star formation. However, a likely candidate wasn't discovered initially, and it was only revealed after numerous analyses. &nbsp;When FRBs travel from deep space, crossing intergalactic matter, the waves slow down slightly. For longer wavelengths, this process is even stronger.</p><p>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/source-of-mysterious-radio-signal-that-took-8-billion-years-to-reach-earth-revealed-678566"><strong> Radio signal that took 8 billion years to reach Earth came from seven interacting galaxies</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is what gave away the age of the radio signal spotted by the South African observatory. Since its dispersion measure was unusually large, it hinted that the signal had travelled from an extremely distant point in space. Scientists turned to the Keck telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawai’i, and the MMT Observatory in Arizona to understand where the signal came from. Both instruments failed to detect a host galaxy. When they did not succeed, the James Webb Space Telescope was brought into play and proved a game changer. Its Near-infrared Camera picked up a 28th-magnitude faint light at the burst’s location. This was found to be a dwarf galaxy where young stars were being constantly born.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/james-webb-discovers-oldest-black-hole-in-the-universe-1754652420362"><strong>'A dead ringer': James Webb discovers universe's oldest black hole</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Understanding the age of the radio burst</strong></h2><p>The researchers then needed to understand the age of the radio wave. For this, they needed to measure how much the galaxy’s light waves were stretched by cosmic expansion while travelling towards Earth. A team led by Manisha Caleb, University of Sydney, used Webb’s NIRSpec spectrograph to observe this phenomenon and found that the radio signal originated when the universe was only around 3 billion years old.&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/universe-biggest-black-hole-is-so-monstrous-that-it-can-fit-36-billion-suns-1754645711409"><strong>Universe's biggest black hole is so monstrous that it can fit 36 billion Suns</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What are magnetars?</strong></h2><p>The team also believes that their observation can help solve the mystery of magnetars that are believed to release these radio bursts. Magnetars are reportedly strongly magnetised neutron stars, and could either form right after a star dies or when two neutron stars merge. Caleb's paper states that the merger is common in older galaxies. However, the radio wave studied by her team originated from a young galaxy, which means the magnetar in this case formed right after a stellar explosion.</p>

Scientists have revealed the age and point of origin of a radio signal that was detected in March 2024. The fast radio burst came from a point in the universe that existed only three billion years after the Big Bang. The discovery could solve an explosive cosmic mystery.

The South African MeerKAT observatory recorded a radio signal from space, or a fast radio burst (FRB), on March 4, 2024. It was super short but equally intriguing. Scientists say that this FRB travelled a whopping 10 billion years to reach us, way before our Sun and Earth were born. The discovery was announced in a paper published on the arXiv preprint server earlier this month after being first presented at the FRB2025 conference in Montreal, Canada, in July. Researchers said that the radio burst originated from a dwarf galaxy undergoing a strong burst of star formation. However, a likely candidate wasn't discovered initially, and it was only revealed after numerous analyses. When FRBs travel from deep space, crossing intergalactic matter, the waves slow down slightly. For longer wavelengths, this process is even stronger. Also Read: Radio signal that took 8 billion years to reach Earth came from seven interacting galaxies This is what gave away the age of the radio signal spotted by the South African observatory. Since its dispersion measure was unusually large, it hinted that the signal had travelled from an extremely distant point in space. Scientists turned to the Keck telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawai’i, and the MMT Observatory in Arizona to understand where the signal came from. Both instruments failed to detect a host galaxy. When they did not succeed, the James Webb Space Telescope was brought into play and proved a game changer. Its Near-infrared Camera picked up a 28th-magnitude faint light at the burst’s location. This was found to be a dwarf galaxy where young stars were being constantly born. Also Read: 'A dead ringer': James Webb discovers universe's oldest black hole Understanding the age of the radio burst The researchers then needed to understand the age of the radio wave. For this, they needed to measure how much the galaxy’s light waves were stretched by cosmic expansion while travelling towards Earth. A team led by Manisha Caleb, University of Sydney, used Webb’s NIRSpec spectrograph to observe this phenomenon and found that the radio signal originated when the universe was only around 3 billion years old. Also Read: Universe's biggest black hole is so monstrous that it can fit 36 billion Suns What are magnetars? The team also believes that their observation can help solve the mystery of magnetars that are believed to release these radio bursts. Magnetars are reportedly strongly magnetised neutron stars, and could either form right after a star dies or when two neutron stars merge. Caleb's paper states that the merger is common in older galaxies. However, the radio wave studied by her team originated from a young galaxy, which means the magnetar in this case formed right after a stellar explosion.

<p>Scientists have revealed the age and point of origin of a radio signal that was detected in March 2024. The fast radio burst came from a point in the universe that existed only three billion years after the Big Bang. The discovery could solve an explosive cosmic mystery.</p>

Signal from the early universe: Radio burst travels 10 billion years to reach Earth. It came from a...

<p>Volodymyr Zelensky's five-year term as Ukraine's president officially ended on 20 May 2024, but how does he remain in office? The ongoing war with Russia has enabled him to stay in power, by imposing martial law. A grey area in the Ukrainian Constitution is also helping him. Here is what you should know.</p><h2>How Zelensky banned elections in Ukraine</h2><p>After the Russian invasion, Zelensky imposed martial law on Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Ukraine's Martial Law Act essentially halted presidential, parliamentary, and local elections during wartime. The reasoning is that fair elections and voter safety are not possible amid war.<br>Amid the bombardment from Russia, it would have been impossible to secure polling stations or allow voting for displaced citizens and soldiers on the frontline.</p><h2>What's the constitutional basis for Zelensky to stay in power?</h2><p>The Article 108 of Ukraine constituion says the president should continue with duties till a successor takes office in order to ensure continuity of power. This, in practice, allows Zelenskyy to remain in office during martial law, as long as elections are not held. There are no clear guidelines on how a president can extend terms, but the continuity of government is being given more stress at this time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/zelensky-begs-trump-dictates-ukraines-agenda-gravitas-8812772/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/zelensky-begs-trump-dictates-ukraines-agenda-gravitas-8812772/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Does Zelensky have public support to stay in power?</h2><p>It's a grey area. Zelensky has reshuffled his team several times during the war, and ousted several political and military leaders. So whatever political and military support he has, one has to take into account that the government and military are filled with people who are amenable to him. The Russian propaganda machine tries to paint him as unpopular. Opinion polls in Ukraine cannot be completely relied upon. One such poll in February 2024 by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology showed 69 per cent of respondents supporting Zelensky staying in office until martial law ends.</p><p>Overall, there is political consensus, with political parties agreeing to postpone elections in November 2023.</p><h2>Zelensky is criticised for holding on to power</h2><p>There is, however, some criticism over Zelensky's continuation in power, much of it amplified by Russian propagandists and pro-Putin elements.<br>They argue that Ukraine &nbsp;Constitution doesn’t explicitly authorise term extensions for presidents. This, they claim, meant that Zelensky’s continued presidency is illegitimate.</p><p>This narrative is being used by Russian elements for the political destabilisation of Ukraine.</p><p>The Ukrainian Constitutional Court is yet to give a ruling on this grey area.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Ukraine constituion says the president should continue with duties till a successor takes office in order to ensure continuity of power. This, in practice, allows Zelenskyy to remain in office 

Volodymyr Zelensky's five-year term as Ukraine's president officially ended on 20 May 2024, but how does he remain in office? The ongoing war with Russia has enabled him to stay in power, by imposing martial law. A grey area in the Ukrainian Constitution is also helping him. Here is what you should know. How Zelensky banned elections in Ukraine After the Russian invasion, Zelensky imposed martial law on Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Ukraine's Martial Law Act essentially halted presidential, parliamentary, and local elections during wartime. The reasoning is that fair elections and voter safety are not possible amid war. Amid the bombardment from Russia, it would have been impossible to secure polling stations or allow voting for displaced citizens and soldiers on the frontline. What's the constitutional basis for Zelensky to stay in power? The Article 108 of Ukraine constituion says the president should continue with duties till a successor takes office in order to ensure continuity of power. This, in practice, allows Zelenskyy to remain in office during martial law, as long as elections are not held. There are no clear guidelines on how a president can extend terms, but the continuity of government is being given more stress at this time. https://www.wionews.com/videos/zelensky-begs-trump-dictates-ukraines-agenda-gravitas-8812772/embed Does Zelensky have public support to stay in power? It's a grey area. Zelensky has reshuffled his team several times during the war, and ousted several political and military leaders. So whatever political and military support he has, one has to take into account that the government and military are filled with people who are amenable to him. The Russian propaganda machine tries to paint him as unpopular. Opinion polls in Ukraine cannot be completely relied upon. One such poll in February 2024 by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology showed 69 per cent of respondents supporting Zelensky staying in office until martial law ends. Overall, there is political consensus, with political parties agreeing to postpone elections in November 2023. Zelensky is criticised for holding on to power There is, however, some criticism over Zelensky's continuation in power, much of it amplified by Russian propagandists and pro-Putin elements. They argue that Ukraine Constitution doesn’t explicitly authorise term extensions for presidents. This, they claim, meant that Zelensky’s continued presidency is illegitimate. This narrative is being used by Russian elements for the political destabilisation of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Constitutional Court is yet to give a ruling on this grey area.

<p>Ukraine constituion says the president should continue with duties till a successor takes office in order to ensure continuity of power. This, in practice, allows Zelenskyy to remain in office&nbsp;</p>

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