<p>Scientists have figured out the odds of a person dying from an asteroid over a human lifetime. In a strange experiment, they compared it with other scenarios that can kill human beings, such as lightning strikes, carbon monoxide poisoning, a car accident, contracted disease and more. They found that a lightning bolt is more likely to kill a person if it strikes them. The more surprising revelations were about asteroids. Simulations and experiments showed that the chances of an asteroid strike killing us are more than rabies causing death. Also, the chance of an asteroid hitting Earth is way higher than a person being struck by lightning. That's odd considering a few people get killed by lightning strikes almost every year, but an asteroid strike has not occurred since the dinosaurs were killed 65 million years ago. However, there have been some other major strikes, like the one in Tunguska, Siberia, on June 30, 1908.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/7-years-2-asteroids-and-tonnes-of-shooting-meteorites-are-earth-astronauts-and-satellites-really-safe-1751364306598"><strong>City killer asteroid can shoot meteorites like bullets at Earth in 2032. Who is at risk?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The study on the probability of a person experiencing a grisly death has been published on the preprint website arXiv. The study authors had a tough task on hand when they set out to understand the likelihood of an asteroid strike and whether or not it would kill a person. For this, they gathered data on all the Near-Earth objects, making a dataset of their numbers and the risk assessment of asteroids that were found to be potentially hazardous. Asteroids that are more than 460 feet wide are categorised as those that can cause devastation in the event that they hit Earth. The frequency of impacts was calculated based on the rest of the data and compared to the number of deaths caused by the other events.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/venus-asteroids-earth-nuclear-bomb-nasa-warning-1748417986834"><strong>Evil twin? Venus sheltering 'invisible' asteroids that can wipe off humanity with a minuscule change in course</strong></a></p><p>Also Read:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/asteroid-2024-yr4-moon-earth-collision-2032-space-rock-1749628743606"><strong>What will happen on Dec 22, 2032? Not good things for our Moon, as scientists await major event</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Chances of an asteroid hitting Earth</strong>&nbsp;</h2><p>Even though there are records of lightning strikes killing humans, and none on an asteroid doing the same, the authors say the aim of the study was "to place the probability of an NEO impact within a mental framework of events they may have some familiarity with, such as car crashes and animal attacks." Experts say that the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth are next to zero, at least for the next few hundred years. However, it can not be said with certainty that it would never happen, as some visitors are known to pose sudden threats. An asteroid caused a scare this year when scientists said that it could hit Earth in 2032. However, now Asteroid 2024 YR4 is likely to hit our Moon.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/100-000-000kg-debris-from-asteroid-collision-with-moon-could-threaten-earth-for-years-1750233294370"><strong>'City-killer' asteroid will gouge 1km crater in Moon, releasing debris that will threaten Earth for years</strong></a></p><h2><strong>DART asteroid mission</strong></h2><p>There is also Apophis, which many feared could hit Earth in 2029. But the chances of that happening were also later changed to zero. NASA has been preparing to tackle a rogue asteroid on a collision course with our planet. In 2022, the DART mission struck the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos, part of the Didymos binary asteroid system. Later studies revealed that it changed the shape of the asteroid, triggering large amounts of debris to be released from it. We might soon even have a Dimorphos meteor shower.</p>

What are the chances of someone dying due to an asteroid strike in their lifetime? Seems like a strange question to ask, but a team of scientists did just that and came up with a surprising answer. This is in comparison to deaths by lightning, rabies and more.

Scientists have figured out the odds of a person dying from an asteroid over a human lifetime. In a strange experiment, they compared it with other scenarios that can kill human beings, such as lightning strikes, carbon monoxide poisoning, a car accident, contracted disease and more. They found that a lightning bolt is more likely to kill a person if it strikes them. The more surprising revelations were about asteroids. Simulations and experiments showed that the chances of an asteroid strike killing us are more than rabies causing death. Also, the chance of an asteroid hitting Earth is way higher than a person being struck by lightning. That's odd considering a few people get killed by lightning strikes almost every year, but an asteroid strike has not occurred since the dinosaurs were killed 65 million years ago. However, there have been some other major strikes, like the one in Tunguska, Siberia, on June 30, 1908. Also Read: City killer asteroid can shoot meteorites like bullets at Earth in 2032. Who is at risk? The study on the probability of a person experiencing a grisly death has been published on the preprint website arXiv. The study authors had a tough task on hand when they set out to understand the likelihood of an asteroid strike and whether or not it would kill a person. For this, they gathered data on all the Near-Earth objects, making a dataset of their numbers and the risk assessment of asteroids that were found to be potentially hazardous. Asteroids that are more than 460 feet wide are categorised as those that can cause devastation in the event that they hit Earth. The frequency of impacts was calculated based on the rest of the data and compared to the number of deaths caused by the other events. Also Read: Evil twin? Venus sheltering 'invisible' asteroids that can wipe off humanity with a minuscule change in course Also Read: What will happen on Dec 22, 2032? Not good things for our Moon, as scientists await major event Chances of an asteroid hitting Earth Even though there are records of lightning strikes killing humans, and none on an asteroid doing the same, the authors say the aim of the study was "to place the probability of an NEO impact within a mental framework of events they may have some familiarity with, such as car crashes and animal attacks." Experts say that the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth are next to zero, at least for the next few hundred years. However, it can not be said with certainty that it would never happen, as some visitors are known to pose sudden threats. An asteroid caused a scare this year when scientists said that it could hit Earth in 2032. However, now Asteroid 2024 YR4 is likely to hit our Moon. Also Read: 'City-killer' asteroid will gouge 1km crater in Moon, releasing debris that will threaten Earth for years DART asteroid mission There is also Apophis, which many feared could hit Earth in 2029. But the chances of that happening were also later changed to zero. NASA has been preparing to tackle a rogue asteroid on a collision course with our planet. In 2022, the DART mission struck the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos, part of the Didymos binary asteroid system. Later studies revealed that it changed the shape of the asteroid, triggering large amounts of debris to be released from it. We might soon even have a Dimorphos meteor shower.

<p>What are the chances of someone dying due to an asteroid strike in their lifetime? Seems like a strange question to ask, but a team of scientists did just that and came up with a surprising answer. This is in comparison to deaths by lightning, rabies and more.</p>

Shocking study reveals an asteroid could kill you before rabies and lightning do

<p>Malaysia has become a key international gateway or transit point for criminals involved in illegal wildlife trade. In one such incident, an Indian national was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport for trying to smuggle live turtles. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) arrested the man with 2,500 live turtles valued at a whopping $82,000.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The suspect was scheduled to board a flight to India's Bengaluru when the security nabbed the man at the departure gate at 10.05pm during a routine security operation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Based on intelligence information, enforcement officers from AKPS and Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel conducted a scan of the suspect's luggage and came across thousands of Red-eared Slider turtles hidden inside the baggage. All the wildlife was seized by the authorities for further investigation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to a local news media malaymail, the case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008.</p><p>Native to North America, the red-eared slider is classified as an invasive species in many countries, including India, where it poses a major threat to native aquatic biodiversity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier in March, an Indian national travelling from Malaysia to India was arrested at the Bengaluru International Airport for smuggling four baby siamang gibbons and two baby northern pig-tailed macaques in his cabin luggage.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Security personnel conducted a scan of the suspects luggage at the  Kuala Lumpur airport International airport and came across thousands of turtles hidden inside the baggage.

Malaysia has become a key international gateway or transit point for criminals involved in illegal wildlife trade. In one such incident, an Indian national was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport for trying to smuggle live turtles. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) arrested the man with 2,500 live turtles valued at a whopping $82,000. The suspect was scheduled to board a flight to India's Bengaluru when the security nabbed the man at the departure gate at 10.05pm during a routine security operation. Based on intelligence information, enforcement officers from AKPS and Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel conducted a scan of the suspect's luggage and came across thousands of Red-eared Slider turtles hidden inside the baggage. All the wildlife was seized by the authorities for further investigation. According to a local news media malaymail, the case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008. Native to North America, the red-eared slider is classified as an invasive species in many countries, including India, where it poses a major threat to native aquatic biodiversity. Earlier in March, an Indian national travelling from Malaysia to India was arrested at the Bengaluru International Airport for smuggling four baby siamang gibbons and two baby northern pig-tailed macaques in his cabin luggage.

<p>Security personnel conducted a scan of the suspect's luggage at the &nbsp;Kuala Lumpur airport International airport and came across thousands of turtles hidden inside the baggage.</p>

Thousands of live turtles in suitcase: Indian national arrested at Kuala Lumpur airport

<p>Amid the buzz around United States President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade war, there's another story about him that is unfolding in a part of poll-bound Indian state of Bihar. While everyone is focussed on Trump's next big announcement from the White House, someone in Bihar's Samastipur district has decided to make the US president a resident of the state! Despite the state administration facing a massive backlash due to the issuance of fake residential certificates to everyone, from <i>Dogesh Babu</i> to <i>Sonalika tractor,</i> the latest incident is proof that the people are not paying any attention to mend their ways and are hell-bent to continue with their mischief. The incident also comes at a time when the state is already making its buzz in the corridors of the Parliament with several lawmakers demanding a discussion on the ongoing electoral roll revision drive. Moreover, the timing of the application coincides with Trump's ongoing tariff war with India.&nbsp;</p><h2>Donald Trump in Bihar?</h2><p>Indian news agency PTI reported that an application submitted on July 29 in Mohiuddin Nagar block of Hasanpur village of Samastipur district claimed that the applicant's name was Donald Trump, his father's name was Frederick Christ Trump, and his mother's name was Mary Anne MacLeod. The applicant also used a passport-sized image of the US president in his application. Unlike the previous instances where several other district administrations had issued residential certificates in name of ‘Dogesh Babu’ and ‘Dog Babu’, here the Samastipur district administration rejected the application and registered a case at the Cyber Police Station for investigation. "It appears there is a diabolical attempt to negatively impact the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which is underway as per the instructions of the Election Commission,” the administration said in a statement, reported PTI. “Given the seriousness of the offence, a case has been lodged at the Cyber police station, Samastipur, for appropriate investigation and action,” the statement added.</p><h2>Endless list of bizarre names and certificates issued to them</h2><p>The endless series of bizarre incidents across Bihar has made headlines recently, with several fake online applications for official documents being uncovered, highlighting serious loopholes in the e-governance system. In Khagaria district, officials found applications for residence certificates submitted under the names of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and even a crow. The application for ‘Shri Ram’ included a photo of the deity, listed his father’s name as Dashrath, his mother’s name as Kaushalya, and gave his village as Ayodhya, all references from the Ramayana. However, instead of Uttar Pradesh, the district was listed as Khagaria in Bihar. The mobile number used in the form was a fake one: 9999999999.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A similar application in the name of ‘Srimati Mata Sita’ also used a photo of Goddess Sita and listed her parents as Raja Janak and Rani Sunaina, giving Ayodhya in Khagaria as her address and using the same dummy mobile number. In another case at the Khagaria Sadar office, an online application was filed under the name ‘Kauwwa’ (crow), with a photo of a real crow. The applicant's father and mother were listed as Kawwa Singh and Maina Singh, respectively. This application, submitted in December last year, led to a formal complaint now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In yet another startling case from Khagaria, a residence certificate was issued in the name of ‘Dog Babu’, with a smiling photo of a Golden Retriever attached. Although the certificate was cancelled within minutes, a deeper probe revealed that the application was linked to legitimate documents, including Aadhaar, belonging to a woman from Delhi—indicating a possible data breach or deliberate identity theft.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A dog named “Dog Babu”, son of “Kutta Babu” and “Kutiya Devi”, is officially listed as a valid resident in the Bihar SIR database.<br><br>Meanwhile, the Election Commission has removed 77 lakh genuine voters even though they have Aadhaar, Voters ID and Ration Card.<br><br>The dog will appear… <a href="https://t.co/DFOmPBZLny">pic.twitter.com/DFOmPBZLny</a></p>&mdash; Congress Kerala (@INCKerala) <a href="https://twitter.com/INCKerala/status/1949723208313372885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Meanwhile, in East Champaran, officials received an application featuring a photo of Bhojpuri film actress Monalisa, where the applicant’s name was listed as ‘Sonalika Tractor’, with parents named ‘Swaraj Tractor’ and ‘Car Devi’. Yet another case from Jehanabad district involved an application for an income certificate under the name ‘Samsung’, with the father listed as ‘Iphoan’ and the mother as ‘Smartphoan’.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Opposition has come down heavily on the ruling NDA government of Bihar amid these incidents. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra mocked the &nbsp;Election Commission over the election roll revision drive, and called it ‘nothing but an exercise in mass disenfranchisement’. She also claimed 65 lakh voters had been deleted without proper discussion. Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala shared a news clip on social media that falsely claimed a certificate had been issued to the Trump application and said that electoral roll revision in Bihar is a ‘fraud, aimed at stealing votes.’&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bihar’s SIR has President Trump from Samastipur &amp; Ram S/O Dashrath &amp; Kaushalya from Khagaria.<br>Only Lord Ram can save us from <a href="https://twitter.com/ECISVEEP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ECISVEEP</a> madness! <a href="https://t.co/pP7uOOViHq">pic.twitter.com/pP7uOOViHq</a></p>&mdash; Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) <a href="https://twitter.com/MahuaMoitra/status/1953028597188526465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Despite the discrepancies, as per reports, not a single political party has gone to EC’s Bihar unit to file a claim or an objection against any of the entries made in the draft voter list. As per data released by EC till 11 am on August 7, 5,015 objections were made by voters, but none by the 1,60,000 booth-level agents of political parties.</p>

From Dogesh Babu to Hindu deities to birds, a series of fake names in Bihar for various government certificates has exposed the loopholes in the state's administration ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The story has now taken an international turn with Trump's entry.

Amid the buzz around United States President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade war, there's another story about him that is unfolding in a part of poll-bound Indian state of Bihar. While everyone is focussed on Trump's next big announcement from the White House, someone in Bihar's Samastipur district has decided to make the US president a resident of the state! Despite the state administration facing a massive backlash due to the issuance of fake residential certificates to everyone, from Dogesh Babu to Sonalika tractor, the latest incident is proof that the people are not paying any attention to mend their ways and are hell-bent to continue with their mischief. The incident also comes at a time when the state is already making its buzz in the corridors of the Parliament with several lawmakers demanding a discussion on the ongoing electoral roll revision drive. Moreover, the timing of the application coincides with Trump's ongoing tariff war with India. Donald Trump in Bihar? Indian news agency PTI reported that an application submitted on July 29 in Mohiuddin Nagar block of Hasanpur village of Samastipur district claimed that the applicant's name was Donald Trump, his father's name was Frederick Christ Trump, and his mother's name was Mary Anne MacLeod. The applicant also used a passport-sized image of the US president in his application. Unlike the previous instances where several other district administrations had issued residential certificates in name of ‘Dogesh Babu’ and ‘Dog Babu’, here the Samastipur district administration rejected the application and registered a case at the Cyber Police Station for investigation. "It appears there is a diabolical attempt to negatively impact the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which is underway as per the instructions of the Election Commission,” the administration said in a statement, reported PTI. “Given the seriousness of the offence, a case has been lodged at the Cyber police station, Samastipur, for appropriate investigation and action,” the statement added. Endless list of bizarre names and certificates issued to them The endless series of bizarre incidents across Bihar has made headlines recently, with several fake online applications for official documents being uncovered, highlighting serious loopholes in the e-governance system. In Khagaria district, officials found applications for residence certificates submitted under the names of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and even a crow. The application for ‘Shri Ram’ included a photo of the deity, listed his father’s name as Dashrath, his mother’s name as Kaushalya, and gave his village as Ayodhya, all references from the Ramayana. However, instead of Uttar Pradesh, the district was listed as Khagaria in Bihar. The mobile number used in the form was a fake one: 9999999999. A similar application in the name of ‘Srimati Mata Sita’ also used a photo of Goddess Sita and listed her parents as Raja Janak and Rani Sunaina, giving Ayodhya in Khagaria as her address and using the same dummy mobile number. In another case at the Khagaria Sadar office, an online application was filed under the name ‘Kauwwa’ (crow), with a photo of a real crow. The applicant's father and mother were listed as Kawwa Singh and Maina Singh, respectively. This application, submitted in December last year, led to a formal complaint now. In yet another startling case from Khagaria, a residence certificate was issued in the name of ‘Dog Babu’, with a smiling photo of a Golden Retriever attached. Although the certificate was cancelled within minutes, a deeper probe revealed that the application was linked to legitimate documents, including Aadhaar, belonging to a woman from Delhi—indicating a possible data breach or deliberate identity theft.

<p>From <i>Dogesh Babu</i> to Hindu deities to birds, a series of fake names in Bihar for various government certificates has exposed the loopholes in the state's administration ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The story has now taken an international turn with Trump's entry.</p>

'Donald Trump' from Samastipur wants residential proof: Saga of fake names amid electoral roll revision in poll-bound Bihar

<p>Indian media is awash with stories of how RIC - an imagined alliance of Russia, India and China - could take on the Donald Trump-led US amid tariff threats by the American president against New Delhi. While it might be a good clickbait headline for articles and videos, it is a bad idea. In case you are too busy, here is the fast answer: India-China trust deficit, &nbsp;low alignment of strategic goals, and huge disparities in the economies are factors. The public and political opinion in India is against China. India, China and Russia do not have military capabilities that can take on the US. Political values are different: India is the only true democracy among the three. India’s alliances are generally West-leaning, and therefore the threat perception against the US and West is almost non-existent for it, and not aligned with that of China and Russia. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br>If you have more time, let me break it down for you.</p><h2>Why a likely RIC alliance of Russia, India and China against the US is strategically flawed</h2><p>If formalised, RIC would have the goal of countering the US under Trump’s administration. But it is a deeply flawed and unrealistic geopolitical idea because of mistrust, differing national interests, incompatible economic goals, and asymmetric power dynamics among India, Russia and China.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-why-is-us-imposing-tariff-on-india-trump-tariff-news-1754495938671/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-why-is-us-imposing-tariff-on-india-trump-tariff-news-1754495938671/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>India-China hostility and mistrust trump even Trump tantrums</h2><p>There's a massive trust deficit between India and China in spite of their continuing economic cooperation and current alignment against the US. The two countries still have unresolved border disputes, particularly in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, and military tensions despite recent attempts at a thaw.</p><p>The 2020 Galwan Valley clash led to casualties on both sides, severely damaging diplomatic trust, coming close on the heels of the Doklam clash along the border with Bhutan. Despite ongoing diplomatic engagements since 2024, India and China have not fully restored trust.</p><h2>Indian public and politicians view China with suspicion</h2><p>In the court of Indian public opinion, China is still the enemy. Any move toward an alliance involving China would lead to political backlash in India, and public outrage.</p><p>India is not anti-US, per se, but seeks to maintain its strategic autonomy. India has acted as a democratic counterbalance to China in the Indo-Pacific, which in fact is the reason why it's seen by the West as an important player in the region, and is invited to all kinds of strategic alliances like the Quad.<br>China, on the other hand, seeks regional hegemony, and given the context of Taiwan invasion fears and South China Sea territorial ambitions, can best be called a regional bully. Beijing dreams of a China-led world order under the single-party rule of communism, which fundamentally clashes with India's multi-party democratic ethos.<br>Russia and China jointly oppose the US-led world order, while India selectively aligns with the West when in its interest: this is why India is invited to G7, and is a key player in the G20.<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>India is an active partner of the US and West</h2><p>India is an active partner in the India-US-Japan-Australia Quad, which is fundamentally about checkmating China in the region.<br>The IPEF or Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, is another grouping that goes against a potential India-China alignment. India supports a rules-based international order and freedom of navigation, things that are in contrast to China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.</p><h2>Russia’s tilt towards China at India’s expense</h2><p>Russia and China have increasingly been sharing notes for a strategic alignment against the West's opposition to them, particularly since the Ukraine war.<br>Russia has become economically and strategically dependent on China, specifically in oil and gas trade, where Beijing is the biggest buyer.<br>China remains the economic lifeline for Russia amidst Western sanctions over the war. This has led Russia to covertly support China on Taiwan and the South China Sea. In both of these, India does not share the positions of China and Russia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Russia-China friendship can impact India-Russia ties</h2><p>While India has had a long-standing economic and defence partnership with Russia, the question remains if Russia will be neutral in an India-China conflict scenario.<br>India has not had the best treatment recently in groupings like the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. SCO, which is dominated by China and Russia, recently disappointed India by not including language on terrorism in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, during a ministerial meeting.&nbsp;<br>India has also been diversifying defence suppliers away from Russia, buying its fighter jets from France and drones from the US and Israel, for instance. India's defence purchase dependence on Russia is already waning.</p><h2>Except for the current downturn, the India-US strategic partnership has been growing</h2><p>In the post-9/11 world, India and the US extended their cooperation in defence with arrangements and pacts like BECA and COMCASA. The two nations continue intelligence sharing, counterterrorism operations, and have advanced technology cooperation, like in the iCET initiative.<br>In spite of the Trump-led tensions, the US is India’s largest export market, worth over $130 billion.<br>The current levels of India-US cooperation in investment, technology, education and people-to-people cooperation cannot immediately be replaced by Russia or China.<br>Suddenly aligning against the US could jeopardise India's critical economic sectors and affect its national development.</p><h2>No meaningful economic convergence between India, China and Russia</h2><p>India and China are regional economic competitors, not partners. India has a major trade deficit with China. The Chinese infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was seen by India as a geopolitical threat. Except for energy and defence deals, there's not much that Russia’s economy can offer India.</p><h2>An issue of values and political systems: Democratic India vs autocratic Russia and China</h2><p>India is a vibrant democracy with civil liberties, electoral institutions, and a free press, while &nbsp;China is a single-party authoritarian regime, and Russia has become increasingly autocratic with one ruler, Vladimir Putin, at the helm for decades now. Thus, India is a natural ally of liberal democracies in the West rather than with authoritarian regimes. An alliance with Russia and China could damage India’s credibility as a leader of the democratic world.</p><h2>Can India, China and Russia have a military or strategic alliance?</h2><p>It's tough as the ingredients for such an alliance are missing: a shared threat perception, mutual trust, and operational compatibility.<br>India does not trust China, and Russia lacks the capacity or neutrality to bridge this gap. There is no institutional structure or commitment, or military planning to coordinate the three nations in case of a joint external threat.</p><h2>China is really the big brother among the three</h2><p>With Russia boxed in by years of sanctions and economic apartheid from the West, China is really the big brother among the three, both in military and money.</p><p>China’s GDP is nearly 10 times that of India. In spite of Western rhetoric, China still has more than 30 per cent of global manufacturing, while India is only 3 per cent. Russia's economic dependency on China is making it a junior partner in the arrangement.<br>India could be marginalised or relegated to a junior role in a China-dominated alliance.</p><h2>US would retaliate against any strategic alliance between India, Russia and China</h2><p>US retaliation to any strategic, defence or economic alliance between India, Russia and China could be severe. Already, Trump has threatened BRICS - a grouping of the three nations that also includes South Africa and Brazil. He has slapped tariffs on India, China and Brazil.&nbsp;<br>Any alignment by India with China and Russia might draw New Delhi into foreign conflicts it has nothing to do with, particularly Ukraine and Taiwan.<br>Furthermore, it would be a contradiction of India’s non-alignment policy.</p><h2>A huge risk for India's international standing</h2><p>Any alignment with Russia and China would dent India's aspirations to play a global role. India's participation in groupings and fora like G7, G20, BRICS, Quad, IPEF will be affected. India's continuing aspiration for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council could take a hit.</p><p>India’s image as a responsible, independent, democratic actor in the international system would be damaged if it aligns with Russia and China, and undermines India’s leadership of the Global South.</p><h2>Don't buy into the RIC narrative</h2><p>Therefore, next time you see that YouTube video with a thumbnail that screams ‘India, China, Russia to take on Trump’, please take these factors into account. RIC is neither feasible nor beneficial for India. It would be unstable and counterproductive.</p><p>India’s current strategy is the best: multiple alignments, balancing relations with the West while having open lines with Russia and regional powers. Keeping its strategic autonomy intact is the way forward for India. Attempting to join an authoritarian bloc to counter the US - and probably only as long as Trump is in power - would undermine India’s global aspirations, harm its economy, alienate vital partners, and trap it in alliances that serve others’ interests more than its own.</p>

Next time you see that YouTube video with a thumbnail that screams ‘India, China, Russia to take on Trump’, please take these factors into account. RIC is neither feasible nor beneficial for India. It would be unstable and counterproductive.

Indian media is awash with stories of how RIC - an imagined alliance of Russia, India and China - could take on the Donald Trump-led US amid tariff threats by the American president against New Delhi. While it might be a good clickbait headline for articles and videos, it is a bad idea. In case you are too busy, here is the fast answer: India-China trust deficit, low alignment of strategic goals, and huge disparities in the economies are factors. The public and political opinion in India is against China. India, China and Russia do not have military capabilities that can take on the US. Political values are different: India is the only true democracy among the three. India’s alliances are generally West-leaning, and therefore the threat perception against the US and West is almost non-existent for it, and not aligned with that of China and Russia. If you have more time, let me break it down for you. Why a likely RIC alliance of Russia, India and China against the US is strategically flawed If formalised, RIC would have the goal of countering the US under Trump’s administration. But it is a deeply flawed and unrealistic geopolitical idea because of mistrust, differing national interests, incompatible economic goals, and asymmetric power dynamics among India, Russia and China. https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-why-is-us-imposing-tariff-on-india-trump-tariff-news-1754495938671/embed India-China hostility and mistrust trump even Trump tantrums There's a massive trust deficit between India and China in spite of their continuing economic cooperation and current alignment against the US. The two countries still have unresolved border disputes, particularly in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, and military tensions despite recent attempts at a thaw. The 2020 Galwan Valley clash led to casualties on both sides, severely damaging diplomatic trust, coming close on the heels of the Doklam clash along the border with Bhutan. Despite ongoing diplomatic engagements since 2024, India and China have not fully restored trust. Indian public and politicians view China with suspicion In the court of Indian public opinion, China is still the enemy. Any move toward an alliance involving China would lead to political backlash in India, and public outrage. India is not anti-US, per se, but seeks to maintain its strategic autonomy. India has acted as a democratic counterbalance to China in the Indo-Pacific, which in fact is the reason why it's seen by the West as an important player in the region, and is invited to all kinds of strategic alliances like the Quad. China, on the other hand, seeks regional hegemony, and given the context of Taiwan invasion fears and South China Sea territorial ambitions, can best be called a regional bully. Beijing dreams of a China-led world order under the single-party rule of communism, which fundamentally clashes with India's multi-party democratic ethos. Russia and China jointly oppose the US-led world order, while India selectively aligns with the West when in its interest: this is why India is invited to G7, and is a key player in the G20. India is an active partner of the US and West India is an active partner in the India-US-Japan-Australia Quad, which is fundamentally about checkmating China in the region. The IPEF or Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, is another grouping that goes against a potential India-China alignment. India supports a rules-based international order and freedom of navigation, things that are in contrast to China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. Russia’s tilt towards China at India’s expense Russia and China have increasingly been sharing notes for a strategic alignment against the West's opposition to them, particularly since the Ukraine war. Russia has become economically and strategically dependent on China, specifically in oil and gas trade, where Beijing is the biggest buyer. China remains the economic lifeline for Russia amidst Western sanctions over the war. This has led Russia to covertly support China on Taiwan and the South China Sea. In both of these, India does not share the positions of China and Russia. Russia-China friendship can impact India-Russia ties While India has had a long-standing economic and defence partnership with Russia, the question remains if Russia will be neutral in an India-China conflict scenario. India has not had the best treatment recently in groupings like the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. SCO, which is dominated by China and Russia, recently disappointed India by not including language on terrorism in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, during a ministerial meeting. India has also been diversifying defence suppliers away from Russia, buying its fighter jets from France and drones from the US and Israel, for instance. India's defence purchase dependence on Russia is already waning. Except for the current downturn, the India-US strategic partnership has been growing In the post-9/11 world, India and the US extended their cooperation in defence with arrangements and pacts like BECA and COMCASA. The two nations continue intelligence sharing, counterterrorism operations, and have advanced technology cooperation, like in the iCET initiative. In spite of the Trump-led tensions, the US is India’s largest export market, worth over $130 billion. The current levels of India-US cooperation in investment, technology, education and people-to-people cooperation cannot immediately be replaced by Russia or China. Suddenly aligning against the US could jeopardise India's critical economic sectors and affect its national development. No meaningful economic convergence between India, China and Russia India and China are regional economic competitors, not partners. India has a major trade deficit with China. The Chinese infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was seen by India as a geopolitical threat. Except for energy and defence deals, there's not much that Russia’s economy can offer India. An issue of values and political systems: Democratic India vs autocratic Russia and China India is a vibrant democracy with civil liberties, electoral institutions, and a free press, while China is a single-party authoritarian regime, and Russia has become increasingly autocratic with one ruler, Vladimir Putin, at the helm for decades now. Thus, India is a natural ally of liberal democracies in the West rather than with authoritarian regimes. An alliance with Russia and China could damage India’s credibility as a leader of the democratic world. Can India, China and Russia have a military or strategic alliance? It's tough as the ingredients for such an alliance are missing: a shared threat perception, mutual trust, and operational compatibility. India does not trust China, and Russia lacks the capacity or neutrality to bridge this gap. There is no institutional structure or commitment, or military planning to coordinate the three nations in case of a joint external threat. China is really the big brother among the three With Russia boxed in by years of sanctions and economic apartheid from the West, China is really the big brother among the three, both in military and money. China’s GDP is nearly 10 times that of India. In spite of Western rhetoric, China still has more than 30 per cent of global manufacturing, while India is only 3 per cent. Russia's economic dependency on China is making it a junior partner in the arrangement. India could be marginalised or relegated to a junior role in a China-dominated alliance. US would retaliate against any strategic alliance between India, Russia and China US retaliation to any strategic, defence or economic alliance between India, Russia and China could be severe. Already, Trump has threatened BRICS - a grouping of the three nations that also includes South Africa and Brazil. He has slapped tariffs on India, China and Brazil. Any alignment by India with China and Russia might draw New Delhi into foreign conflicts it has nothing to do with, particularly Ukraine and Taiwan. Furthermore, it would be a contradiction of India’s non-alignment policy. A huge risk for India's international standing Any alignment with Russia and China would dent India's aspirations to play a global role. India's participation in groupings and fora like G7, G20, BRICS, Quad, IPEF will be affected. India's continuing aspiration for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council could take a hit. India’s image as a responsible, independent, democratic actor in the international system would be damaged if it aligns with Russia and China, and undermines India’s leadership of the Global South. Don't buy into the RIC narrative Therefore, next time you see that YouTube video with a thumbnail that screams ‘India, China, Russia to take on Trump’, please take these factors into account. RIC is neither feasible nor beneficial for India. It would be unstable and counterproductive. India’s current strategy is the best: multiple alignments, balancing relations with the West while having open lines with Russia and regional powers. Keeping its strategic autonomy intact is the way forward for India. Attempting to join an authoritarian bloc to counter the US - and probably only as long as Trump is in power - would undermine India’s global aspirations, harm its economy, alienate vital partners, and trap it in alliances that serve others’ interests more than its own.

<p>Next time you see that YouTube video with a thumbnail that screams ‘India, China, Russia to take on Trump’, please take these factors into account. RIC is neither feasible nor beneficial for India. Here is why:</p>

Those touting India, Russia, China alliance, HOLD YOUR HORSES and read this. It's not...

<p>The B-2 stealth bombers showed how vital the fighter jet is during Operation Midnight Hammer strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. US Air Force’s top bomber officer says he is now super excited about the B-21 Raider entering the force, especially since a large number of them are being manufactured. With B-2 stealth bombers, the biggest problem that was highlighted despite their successful work, was how so less of them were built. The officer is now looking forward to having a large fleet of the B-21 Raider. The US Air Force currently has a fleet of 19 B-2 bombers. The B-21 Raider will replace it and more than 40 remaining B-1s. Last year, the Department of Defence released the first images of the B-21 Raider, which has a deep shelf-like extension which is most pronounced along its nose, unlike the beak-like nose of its predecessor, the B-2. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost spoke about the B-21 during an online talk hosted by the Air &amp; Space Forces Association’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-ditches-us-stealth-jet-in-defence-shake-up-with-europe-all-you-need-to-know-1754607983773"><strong>Spain ditches US stealth jet in defence shake-up with Europe - All you need to know</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Air Force wants 145 B-21 Raider bombers</strong></h2><p>According to current plans, at least 100 B-21s will enter the Air Force. One pre-production Raider is currently in flight testing, and another one will also enter the test phase soon. Four other B-21s are in various stages of production. Senior US military officials do not think 100 B-21 Raiders are enough and are asking for a fleet of 145 bombers. Armagost said he is most looking forward to having a huge force of the Raiders. “Sixth-generation stealth brings with it, it brings its own set of pretty amazing capabilities, but what I’m most excited about is the ability to build a campaign force.”</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/b2-bombers-failed-only-1-out-of-3-iranian-nuclear-sites-hit-by-us-suffered-fordow-mostly-destroyed-natanz-and-isfahan-were-iran-israel-us-war-1752765012257"><strong>B2 bombers failed? Only 1 out of 3 Iranian nuclear sites hit by US suffered</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-could-arm-israel-with-b-2s-bunker-busters-reports-1751546734315/embed</p><h2><strong>B-21 Raider is like a stealthy flying gas can</strong></h2><p>“If we get our numerical force build-out correct, which is always going to be a thing we have to be concerned about, we can build a campaign tempo. We can build diversity of munitions and options for attack," Armagost added. The B-21 is expected to have an extremely long unrefueled range because of its very large internal fuel capacity. It is like a stealthy flying gas can, TWZ reported. Its airframe is optimised for high-altitude flight and is equipped with advanced engines. However, there is uncertainty about the Air Force's plans for new stealthy tankers. “As the B-21 bomber enters service, which will modernise and increase our bomber fleet, we must also ensure that we have an adequate tanker fleet to support this platform and the important missions it will perform." The B-21 is smaller than the existing B-2 and so would carry less ordnance per sortie.</p>

The B-21 Raider will soon replace the B-2 stealth bombers and more than 40 remaining B-1s in the United States Air Force. A top bomber officer says the fighter jets win simply because of how many of them are being produced. 

The B-2 stealth bombers showed how vital the fighter jet is during Operation Midnight Hammer strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. US Air Force’s top bomber officer says he is now super excited about the B-21 Raider entering the force, especially since a large number of them are being manufactured. With B-2 stealth bombers, the biggest problem that was highlighted despite their successful work, was how so less of them were built. The officer is now looking forward to having a large fleet of the B-21 Raider. The US Air Force currently has a fleet of 19 B-2 bombers. The B-21 Raider will replace it and more than 40 remaining B-1s. Last year, the Department of Defence released the first images of the B-21 Raider, which has a deep shelf-like extension which is most pronounced along its nose, unlike the beak-like nose of its predecessor, the B-2. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost spoke about the B-21 during an online talk hosted by the Air & Space Forces Association’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. Also Read: Spain ditches US stealth jet in defence shake-up with Europe - All you need to know Air Force wants 145 B-21 Raider bombers According to current plans, at least 100 B-21s will enter the Air Force. One pre-production Raider is currently in flight testing, and another one will also enter the test phase soon. Four other B-21s are in various stages of production. Senior US military officials do not think 100 B-21 Raiders are enough and are asking for a fleet of 145 bombers. Armagost said he is most looking forward to having a huge force of the Raiders. “Sixth-generation stealth brings with it, it brings its own set of pretty amazing capabilities, but what I’m most excited about is the ability to build a campaign force.” Also Read: B2 bombers failed? Only 1 out of 3 Iranian nuclear sites hit by US suffered https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-could-arm-israel-with-b-2s-bunker-busters-reports-1751546734315/embed B-21 Raider is like a stealthy flying gas can “If we get our numerical force build-out correct, which is always going to be a thing we have to be concerned about, we can build a campaign tempo. We can build diversity of munitions and options for attack," Armagost added. The B-21 is expected to have an extremely long unrefueled range because of its very large internal fuel capacity. It is like a stealthy flying gas can, TWZ reported. Its airframe is optimised for high-altitude flight and is equipped with advanced engines. However, there is uncertainty about the Air Force's plans for new stealthy tankers. “As the B-21 bomber enters service, which will modernise and increase our bomber fleet, we must also ensure that we have an adequate tanker fleet to support this platform and the important missions it will perform." The B-21 is smaller than the existing B-2 and so would carry less ordnance per sortie.

<p>The B-21 Raider will soon replace the B-2 stealth bombers and more than 40 remaining B-1s in the United States Air Force. A top bomber officer says the fighter jets win simply because of how many of them are being produced.&nbsp;</p>

B-21 Raider, a flying gas can, is a winner because of sheer number, top US bomber officer says

<p>A Thai woman thought she was battling weight issues because of her unhealthy eating habits. However, it turned out to be a 8 kg tumour. Ratchanaporn was told that she had a massive ovarian cyst that had been growing for years. She and her family assumed that she was simply overweight because of her bad eating habits, totally oblivious that it was a much bigger problem. The woman finally landed at a hospital due to a sudden health scare, and that's when it was revealed that she had been carrying a large cyst for years. She was operated upon, and the surgery was a success. The tumour was so huge that after it was removed, her weight drastically reduced by 11 kgs. One day, Ratchanaporn started having trouble breathing and was taken to the Satun Hospital in southern Thailand. Doctors ran tests and discovered that a giant 30cm-wide cyst was pressing on her internal organs. The sheer size of the tumour meant an operation would be complicated. It took the doctors six hours to remove the massive tumour.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-dies-after-consuming-nothing-but-beer-for-a-month-following-divorce-1753425374104"><strong>Thai man dies after consuming only beer without a morsel of food for a month</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Thai woman looked like she was ‘pregnant with twins’</strong></h2><p>The operation on July 31 was a success, and the cyst was removed without causing any complications. The 31-year-old's mother told local media, "My baby was experiencing tightness, difficulty breathing, and bulging eyes. Her stomach looked like she was pregnant with twins." She stated that Ratchanaporn looked extremely big, but they "thought it was because she ate too much. We never imagined it was something this serious." Her body weight came down from 86 kg to 75 kg after the tumour was removed.</p><h2><strong>Mexican woman discovers 34kg tumour in ovary</strong></h2><p>In a similar incident, a 24-year-old woman in Mexico was shocked when the doctors told her that she had a humongous 34kg tumour growing in her ovary. The woman was on a diet, but despite that, her weight kept increasing. Scans found an ovarian cyst so large that she could not walk, breathe or eat. It was putting pressure on her other organs, and she was at risk of heart failure. Dr. Erik Hanson Viana at Mexico's General Hospital performed the surgery and removed the cyst whole. It is believed to be the largest tumour ever removed. The doctor later said that the cyst measured half a metre in diameter and the circumference was 157 cm. "'This is the biggest cyst I have operated on, it was so large that it took up 95% of the patient's abdomen," Dr Hanson said.<br>&nbsp;</p>

A Thai woman had been lugging around a 7.5 kg tumour in her ovary for a long time. She appeared overweight to others, and everyone blamed it on her eating too much. Her mother said that one day she had difficulty breathing, and that is when they took her to the hospital.

A Thai woman thought she was battling weight issues because of her unhealthy eating habits. However, it turned out to be a 8 kg tumour. Ratchanaporn was told that she had a massive ovarian cyst that had been growing for years. She and her family assumed that she was simply overweight because of her bad eating habits, totally oblivious that it was a much bigger problem. The woman finally landed at a hospital due to a sudden health scare, and that's when it was revealed that she had been carrying a large cyst for years. She was operated upon, and the surgery was a success. The tumour was so huge that after it was removed, her weight drastically reduced by 11 kgs. One day, Ratchanaporn started having trouble breathing and was taken to the Satun Hospital in southern Thailand. Doctors ran tests and discovered that a giant 30cm-wide cyst was pressing on her internal organs. The sheer size of the tumour meant an operation would be complicated. It took the doctors six hours to remove the massive tumour. Also Read: Thai man dies after consuming only beer without a morsel of food for a month Thai woman looked like she was ‘pregnant with twins’ The operation on July 31 was a success, and the cyst was removed without causing any complications. The 31-year-old's mother told local media, "My baby was experiencing tightness, difficulty breathing, and bulging eyes. Her stomach looked like she was pregnant with twins." She stated that Ratchanaporn looked extremely big, but they "thought it was because she ate too much. We never imagined it was something this serious." Her body weight came down from 86 kg to 75 kg after the tumour was removed. Mexican woman discovers 34kg tumour in ovary In a similar incident, a 24-year-old woman in Mexico was shocked when the doctors told her that she had a humongous 34kg tumour growing in her ovary. The woman was on a diet, but despite that, her weight kept increasing. Scans found an ovarian cyst so large that she could not walk, breathe or eat. It was putting pressure on her other organs, and she was at risk of heart failure. Dr. Erik Hanson Viana at Mexico's General Hospital performed the surgery and removed the cyst whole. It is believed to be the largest tumour ever removed. The doctor later said that the cyst measured half a metre in diameter and the circumference was 157 cm. "'This is the biggest cyst I have operated on, it was so large that it took up 95% of the patient's abdomen," Dr Hanson said.

<p>A Thai woman had been lugging around a 7.5 kg tumour in her ovary for a long time. She appeared overweight to others, and everyone blamed it on her eating too much. Her mother said that one day she had difficulty breathing, and that is when they took her to the hospital.</p>

8 kg ovarian tumour removed from the body of woman who thought she was just overweight

<p>This week, at least six WNBA games have been interrupted by neon green sex toys being thrown on the court. A cryptocurrency group has claimed responsibility for the strange act and plans on continuing to fling more of them in the coming games. USA Today reported that the group is carrying out the gross act to promote a new meme coin called Green Dildo Coin (DILDO). A spokesperson for the group with the name @Daldo_Raine on social media, told the publication that the dildo prank at six different WNBA games since July 29 won't stop for now. The first incident happened on July 29 during the game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream. Since then, four more of the green sex toys have successfully made it to the court. On Tuesday, a person tried to throw a green dildo at the Liberty game at Barclays Center, but it fell short. Kaden Lopez, 18, was reportedly arrested for throwing a sex toy at Tuesday’s Mercury-Sun game, where he was with his nine-year-old niece. A man named Delbert Carver was taken into custody for flinging it for the very first time during the Valkyries-Dream game in Atlanta. The 23-year-old has been charged with disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure and criminal trespass.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/stop-throwing-dildos-on-the-court-sex-toy-flung-during-wnba-game-for-third-time-in-a-week-1754467091306"><strong>'Stop throwing dildos on the court': Sex toy flung during WNBA game for third time in a week</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Sex toys at WNBA games meant to promote Green Dildo Coin</strong></h2><p>USA Today reported that the "lighthearted" meme coin was launched on July 28, a day before the first green sex toy was thrown on the court. The group aims to counter the "toxic environment" in the crypto world with the meme coin. According to text messages obtained by USA Today, the group coordinated plans to enter WNBA arenas with green sex toys to promote the DILDO coin. The spokesperson told the publication that they do not intend to harm anyone, but are simply trying to cause a disruption, which it says is common in sports. "We didn't do this because, like, we dislike women's sports or, like, some of the narratives that are trending right now are ridiculous," he said. "Creating disruption at games is like, it happens in every single sport, right? We've seen it in the NFL, we've seen it in hockey, you know...fans doing random things to more or less create attention."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ballon-d-or-2025-who-are-the-nominees-when-and-where-it-will-happen-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-annual-football-award-details-inside-1754569878770"><strong>Ballon d'Or 2025: Who are the nominees? When and where it will happen?&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not again.<br><br>A third time this season that a s*x toy has appeared on a WNBA court 😤<br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/WNBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WNBA</a>)<a href="https://t.co/T6ggFmmQyS">pic.twitter.com/T6ggFmmQyS</a></p>&mdash; ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1952929586439963060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>WNBA statement on sex toys on court</strong></h2><p>The group came up with this uniquely depraved idea of flinging sex toys because it knew it had to go viral with something, but it didn't want to pay the "influencer cabal, sacrifice our souls and the fate of the project, more or less." Their plan of action includes making it "lighter" and "more tasteful", and reaching other "high-traffic areas" besides WNBA. Meanwhile, the WNBA released a statement on the dildo incidents, stating, "The safety and well-being of everyone in our arenas is a top priority for our league. Objects of any kind thrown onto the court or in the seating area can pose a safety risk for players, game officials, and fans." It added, "Any fan who intentionally throws an object onto the court will be immediately ejected and face a minimum one-year ban in addition to being subject to arrest and prosecution by local authorities."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the crypto group might view it as light banter, the players and coaches are angry. Fever star Sophia Cunningham wrote on X, "Stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us." Los Angeles Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said on Tuesday, "It's ridiculous. It's dumb. It's stupid. It's also dangerous, and you know, player safety is No. 1, respecting the game, all those things. I think it's really stupid."</p>

WNBA sex toys incident: Several WNBA games have been hit by neon green sex toys in the past week, and two arrests have been made. The group responsible for carrying out the depraved act has come forward, warning that it would continue to fling dildos, reaching other areas as well.  

This week, at least six WNBA games have been interrupted by neon green sex toys being thrown on the court. A cryptocurrency group has claimed responsibility for the strange act and plans on continuing to fling more of them in the coming games. USA Today reported that the group is carrying out the gross act to promote a new meme coin called Green Dildo Coin (DILDO). A spokesperson for the group with the name @Daldo_Raine on social media, told the publication that the dildo prank at six different WNBA games since July 29 won't stop for now. The first incident happened on July 29 during the game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream. Since then, four more of the green sex toys have successfully made it to the court. On Tuesday, a person tried to throw a green dildo at the Liberty game at Barclays Center, but it fell short. Kaden Lopez, 18, was reportedly arrested for throwing a sex toy at Tuesday’s Mercury-Sun game, where he was with his nine-year-old niece. A man named Delbert Carver was taken into custody for flinging it for the very first time during the Valkyries-Dream game in Atlanta. The 23-year-old has been charged with disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure and criminal trespass. Also Read: 'Stop throwing dildos on the court': Sex toy flung during WNBA game for third time in a week Sex toys at WNBA games meant to promote Green Dildo Coin USA Today reported that the "lighthearted" meme coin was launched on July 28, a day before the first green sex toy was thrown on the court. The group aims to counter the "toxic environment" in the crypto world with the meme coin. According to text messages obtained by USA Today, the group coordinated plans to enter WNBA arenas with green sex toys to promote the DILDO coin. The spokesperson told the publication that they do not intend to harm anyone, but are simply trying to cause a disruption, which it says is common in sports. "We didn't do this because, like, we dislike women's sports or, like, some of the narratives that are trending right now are ridiculous," he said. "Creating disruption at games is like, it happens in every single sport, right? We've seen it in the NFL, we've seen it in hockey, you know...fans doing random things to more or less create attention." Also Read: Ballon d'Or 2025: Who are the nominees? When and where it will happen?

<p>WNBA sex toys incident: Several WNBA games have been hit by neon green sex toys in the past week, and two arrests have been made. The group responsible for carrying out the depraved act has come forward, warning that it would continue to fling dildos, reaching other areas as well. &nbsp;</p>

Green Dildo Meme Coin wanted to go viral. So makers started throwing sex toys at WNBA games

<p>Humans have another Y2K on their hands, and this time the problem seems to be bigger than the "Millennium Bug". It has been named the Year 2038 problem because this is when it would occur. Scientists have 13 years to figure out the solution, although not a lot of people are talking about it. What is the Year 2038 problem? This one is more complicated and technical than Y2K. Computers across the world would be unable to represent times after 03:14:07 UTC on 19 January 2038. This is because of a time computing problem, that is, how some computers represent time. The issue would arise specifically with computers that use a 32-bit signed integer to store the number of seconds. Such systems use Unix time, which is the number of seconds that have passed since the beginning of the Unix epoch on January 1, 1970. They can represent a maximum positive value of 2,147,483,647. When one more digit is added to this number, &nbsp;it turns into a negative number. This is what would happen after the above-mentioned date and time.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/grok-imagine-spicy-tool-erotic-nude-nsfw-photos-and-videos-1754451191343"><strong>Grok goes 'Spicy' with latest feature that lets users create erotic NSFW photos and videos</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Solution to the Year 2038 problem</strong></h2><p>A second after 03:14:07 UTC on 19 January 2038, the systems will start malfunctioning, and the current time will be interpreted to exist in 1901 and not 2038. This will trigger things to go haphazardly. Data will be corrupted, systems will crash, programs will malfunction, basically hitting all areas where the Unix time systems are in use. Scientists have known about the Year 2038 problem since 2006. However, there is still no one solution in place. The one proposed is about shifting 32-bit time systems to 64-bit time representations. Some systems have already made the move, while several older ones are still due for a shift. Paul Budde, the CEO of independent consultancy company Paul Budde Consulting, told Independent in 2022 that switching to 64-bit is the best bet. “With 64 bits, there is more than enough room to store time values far past the foreseeable future, even if high-resolution (nanosecond-based) time values are used,” he said.&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musk-s-neuralink-to-test-brain-chip-for-paralysis-patients-in-the-uk-1754041032663"><strong>Elon Musk’s Neuralink to test brain chip for paralysis patients in the UK</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What was the Y2K problem?</strong></h2><p>In the year 1999, most computers used two digits to represent the year. The year 1998 was only written as 98. Experts feared that when the year changed to 2000, the computers would take it to mean 1900. This could trigger problems in various areas, government services, transportation systems, power grids, hospitals and other places. A massive operation was launched to fix the problem. Software and hardware were updated to ensure the computers recognise 2000 as the new year and not go back a 100 years. It was a huge problem being discussed everywhere at the time. However, barring a few minor glitches, things went on smoothly.&nbsp;</p>

In 2038, at exactly 03:14:07 UTC on 19 January, mayhem will ensue in computer systems that follow an age-old timing system. Experts are racking their brains for a solution, with one identified. Although they are still looking for a more efficient way to fix it.

Humans have another Y2K on their hands, and this time the problem seems to be bigger than the "Millennium Bug". It has been named the Year 2038 problem because this is when it would occur. Scientists have 13 years to figure out the solution, although not a lot of people are talking about it. What is the Year 2038 problem? This one is more complicated and technical than Y2K. Computers across the world would be unable to represent times after 03:14:07 UTC on 19 January 2038. This is because of a time computing problem, that is, how some computers represent time. The issue would arise specifically with computers that use a 32-bit signed integer to store the number of seconds. Such systems use Unix time, which is the number of seconds that have passed since the beginning of the Unix epoch on January 1, 1970. They can represent a maximum positive value of 2,147,483,647. When one more digit is added to this number, it turns into a negative number. This is what would happen after the above-mentioned date and time. Also Read: Grok goes 'Spicy' with latest feature that lets users create erotic NSFW photos and videos Solution to the Year 2038 problem A second after 03:14:07 UTC on 19 January 2038, the systems will start malfunctioning, and the current time will be interpreted to exist in 1901 and not 2038. This will trigger things to go haphazardly. Data will be corrupted, systems will crash, programs will malfunction, basically hitting all areas where the Unix time systems are in use. Scientists have known about the Year 2038 problem since 2006. However, there is still no one solution in place. The one proposed is about shifting 32-bit time systems to 64-bit time representations. Some systems have already made the move, while several older ones are still due for a shift. Paul Budde, the CEO of independent consultancy company Paul Budde Consulting, told Independent in 2022 that switching to 64-bit is the best bet. “With 64 bits, there is more than enough room to store time values far past the foreseeable future, even if high-resolution (nanosecond-based) time values are used,” he said. Also Read: Elon Musk’s Neuralink to test brain chip for paralysis patients in the UK What was the Y2K problem? In the year 1999, most computers used two digits to represent the year. The year 1998 was only written as 98. Experts feared that when the year changed to 2000, the computers would take it to mean 1900. This could trigger problems in various areas, government services, transportation systems, power grids, hospitals and other places. A massive operation was launched to fix the problem. Software and hardware were updated to ensure the computers recognise 2000 as the new year and not go back a 100 years. It was a huge problem being discussed everywhere at the time. However, barring a few minor glitches, things went on smoothly.

<p>In 2038, at exactly 03:14:07 UTC on 19 January, mayhem will ensue in computer systems that follow an age-old timing system. Experts are racking their brains for a solution, with one identified. Although they are still looking for a more efficient way to fix it.</p>

Another Y2K? On 19 Jan, 2038, we'll return 137 years back in time if...

<p>A freshwater lake in Israel has turned red, causing panic among people in the nearby areas. The Sea of Galilee has taken on a strange hue over the past few days. The lake is a popular tourist attraction in Israel, especially among Christian pilgrims who visit the country to see the places Jesus set foot it. Several people also love taking a dip in the lake. However, the red colour has caused a scare in the region. The Water Ministry inspected the lake and cleared it as being safe. It also revealed the reason for the lake turning red. A green algae called Botryococcus braunii is thriving in the lake, giving it a new colour. The green algae have turned the water red. As strange as it sounds, officials say there is a simple explanation for it. According to the ministry, the algae produce a natural pigment when exposed to sunlight, &nbsp;which gets accumulated in certain portions of the lake. It is red in colour, lending the lake a mysterious hue. Officials also tested the waters to check for safety and assured people that the water in the Sea of Galilee is perfectly fine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Water Authority will continue to monitor the water quality and whether it is affecting the ecosystem in the lake. The sudden tinge in Israel's national lake caused panic. This alga Botryococcus braunii, belongs to the Chlorophyta group and produces carotenoid pigments. &nbsp;The algae have also been studied many times and is known to produce large amounts of hydrocarbons, making them a promising candidate for biofuel production. Israel has also witnessed such coloured water in the past. In 2022, the water in some villages and freshwater sinkholes in the Dead Sea area turned red. At the time also the algae were also found to be blooming in these areas.</p><h2><strong>Climate change and algae blooms in seas</strong></h2><p>Algae blooms are becoming common across the globe because of global warming. As the temperature of oceans rises, it creates the perfect conditions for the algae to bloom. The heat from the Sun, along with nutrient concentrations, like phosphorus and nitrogen, triggers the algae to grow and spread in the waters. This is what has happened in the Sea of Galilee also. While the algae do not affect human health, they are a problem for the large ecology of the seas. The sheet of algae prevents sunlight from penetrating deep into the waters, affecting those lifeforms several feet below the surface that depend on it for survival. Later, when the algae die and decompose, they depelete the dissolved oxygen in the water, a phenomenon known as hypoxia.</p>

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The Sea of Galilee in Israel has turned red, scaring people away from entering it. Officials checked the water to see what was wrong and figured out the culprit. The problem has arisen because of climate change and is not limited to Israel.

A freshwater lake in Israel has turned red, causing panic among people in the nearby areas. The Sea of Galilee has taken on a strange hue over the past few days. The lake is a popular tourist attraction in Israel, especially among Christian pilgrims who visit the country to see the places Jesus set foot it. Several people also love taking a dip in the lake. However, the red colour has caused a scare in the region. The Water Ministry inspected the lake and cleared it as being safe. It also revealed the reason for the lake turning red. A green algae called Botryococcus braunii is thriving in the lake, giving it a new colour. The green algae have turned the water red. As strange as it sounds, officials say there is a simple explanation for it. According to the ministry, the algae produce a natural pigment when exposed to sunlight, which gets accumulated in certain portions of the lake. It is red in colour, lending the lake a mysterious hue. Officials also tested the waters to check for safety and assured people that the water in the Sea of Galilee is perfectly fine. The Water Authority will continue to monitor the water quality and whether it is affecting the ecosystem in the lake. The sudden tinge in Israel's national lake caused panic. This alga Botryococcus braunii, belongs to the Chlorophyta group and produces carotenoid pigments. The algae have also been studied many times and is known to produce large amounts of hydrocarbons, making them a promising candidate for biofuel production. Israel has also witnessed such coloured water in the past. In 2022, the water in some villages and freshwater sinkholes in the Dead Sea area turned red. At the time also the algae were also found to be blooming in these areas. Climate change and algae blooms in seas Algae blooms are becoming common across the globe because of global warming. As the temperature of oceans rises, it creates the perfect conditions for the algae to bloom. The heat from the Sun, along with nutrient concentrations, like phosphorus and nitrogen, triggers the algae to grow and spread in the waters. This is what has happened in the Sea of Galilee also. While the algae do not affect human health, they are a problem for the large ecology of the seas. The sheet of algae prevents sunlight from penetrating deep into the waters, affecting those lifeforms several feet below the surface that depend on it for survival. Later, when the algae die and decompose, they depelete the dissolved oxygen in the water, a phenomenon known as hypoxia.

<p>The Sea of Galilee in Israel has turned red, scaring people away from entering it. Officials checked the water to see what was wrong and figured out the culprit. The problem has arisen because of climate change and is not limited to Israel.</p>

Culprit turning the world's oceans red has reached Israel

<p>Other than the British Empire, there were several nations and empires in the world's history that colonised other regions for prolonged periods of time. Some of these nations even fought with each other to capture the same region and ruled until they left or were forced to leave, like the British Empire.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Here is the list of the top 10 longest colonial countries in world history by years.</strong></p><h3>Belgium: 54 years</h3><p>Belgium controlled several territories for almost 54 years, principally the Belgian Congo (modern DR Congo) from 1908 to 1960, Ruanda-Urundi (modern Rwanda and Burundi) from 1922 to 1962, and Lado Enclave (modern Central Equatoria province in South Sudan) from 1894 to 1910.</p><h3>Sweden: 240 years</h3><p>The Great Power era was the period in Swedish history during which Sweden became a European great power in the 17th and 18th centuries, exercising territorial control over much of the Baltic region. It colonised different nations for almost 240 years, from 1638 to 1878, covering New Sweden (USA), Ghana (Africa), and the Caribbean.</p><h3>Netherlands: 373 years</h3><p>The Dutch Colonial Empire consisted of overseas territories and trading posts under some form of Dutch control from the early 17th to the late 20th centuries. It includes Dutch chartered companies, primarily the Dutch East India Company (1602–1799) and the Dutch West India Company (1621–1792), and was subsequently governed by the Dutch Republic (1581–1795) and the modern Kingdom of the Netherlands (1815–1975). The nation ruled across regions like Indonesia, Suriname, and the Caribbean.</p><h3>Britain: 400 years</h3><p>The British Empire, while at its peak, encompassed territories on every continent and lasted for over 400 years, beginning in the mid-16th century and ending with the handover of Hong Kong in 1997. It colonised India for almost 190 years. Other than India, it ruled Australia, Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean.</p><h3>Denmark: 416 years</h3><p>Danish overseas colonies and Dano-Norwegian colonies were the colonies that Denmark–Norway possessed from 1537 until 1953. The Danish colonies spanned four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.</p><h3>Russia/Soviet Union: 439 years</h3><p>The Russian Empire was an empire that spanned most of northern Eurasia for 439 years from 1552 to 1991, covering Central Asia, Alaska, and the Eastern European region. Recently, 15 Soviet republics, including Russia, became independent countries after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.</p><h3>France: 446 years</h3><p>Claiming Gaspé Bay from 1534 to the Independence of Vanuatu in 1980 marked a total of 446 years of colonisation by France. The main region that France has ruled is North &amp; West Africa, Indochina and the Caribbean.</p><h3>Spain: 484 years</h3><p>The Spanish Empire, referred to as the Hispanic Monarchy or the Catholic Monarchy, was a colonial empire that existed between 1492 and 1976. In coexistence with the Portuguese Empire, it led in the European Age of Discovery. The empire has achieved a global scale, controlling vast portions of Africa, the Americas, various islands in Asia and Oceania, as well as territory in other parts of Europe.</p><h3>Portugal: 584 years</h3><p>The Portuguese Empire was a major colonial power alongside the Spanish Empire, which was active from 1415 to 1999. It expanded across the globe, establishing control over large regions covering Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Goa, and Macau. It was one of the most influential empires of the early modern era.</p><h3>Ottoman Empire: 623 years</h3><p>The Ottoman Empire lasted for 623 years, from 1299 to 1922. It has covered vast regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Alongside the Spanish and British Empires, there were several major colonial powers that rose in Europe and ruled for prolonged periods of time. Let's have a glance at the top longest colonial countries in world history.

Other than the British Empire, there were several nations and empires in the world's history that colonised other regions for prolonged periods of time. Some of these nations even fought with each other to capture the same region and ruled until they left or were forced to leave, like the British Empire. Here is the list of the top 10 longest colonial countries in world history by years. Belgium: 54 years Belgium controlled several territories for almost 54 years, principally the Belgian Congo (modern DR Congo) from 1908 to 1960, Ruanda-Urundi (modern Rwanda and Burundi) from 1922 to 1962, and Lado Enclave (modern Central Equatoria province in South Sudan) from 1894 to 1910. Sweden: 240 years The Great Power era was the period in Swedish history during which Sweden became a European great power in the 17th and 18th centuries, exercising territorial control over much of the Baltic region. It colonised different nations for almost 240 years, from 1638 to 1878, covering New Sweden (USA), Ghana (Africa), and the Caribbean. Netherlands: 373 years The Dutch Colonial Empire consisted of overseas territories and trading posts under some form of Dutch control from the early 17th to the late 20th centuries. It includes Dutch chartered companies, primarily the Dutch East India Company (1602–1799) and the Dutch West India Company (1621–1792), and was subsequently governed by the Dutch Republic (1581–1795) and the modern Kingdom of the Netherlands (1815–1975). The nation ruled across regions like Indonesia, Suriname, and the Caribbean. Britain: 400 years The British Empire, while at its peak, encompassed territories on every continent and lasted for over 400 years, beginning in the mid-16th century and ending with the handover of Hong Kong in 1997. It colonised India for almost 190 years. Other than India, it ruled Australia, Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean. Denmark: 416 years Danish overseas colonies and Dano-Norwegian colonies were the colonies that Denmark–Norway possessed from 1537 until 1953. The Danish colonies spanned four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Russia/Soviet Union: 439 years The Russian Empire was an empire that spanned most of northern Eurasia for 439 years from 1552 to 1991, covering Central Asia, Alaska, and the Eastern European region. Recently, 15 Soviet republics, including Russia, became independent countries after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. France: 446 years Claiming Gaspé Bay from 1534 to the Independence of Vanuatu in 1980 marked a total of 446 years of colonisation by France. The main region that France has ruled is North & West Africa, Indochina and the Caribbean. Spain: 484 years The Spanish Empire, referred to as the Hispanic Monarchy or the Catholic Monarchy, was a colonial empire that existed between 1492 and 1976. In coexistence with the Portuguese Empire, it led in the European Age of Discovery. The empire has achieved a global scale, controlling vast portions of Africa, the Americas, various islands in Asia and Oceania, as well as territory in other parts of Europe. Portugal: 584 years The Portuguese Empire was a major colonial power alongside the Spanish Empire, which was active from 1415 to 1999. It expanded across the globe, establishing control over large regions covering Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Goa, and Macau. It was one of the most influential empires of the early modern era. Ottoman Empire: 623 years The Ottoman Empire lasted for 623 years, from 1299 to 1922. It has covered vast regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans.

<p>Alongside the Spanish and British Empires, there were several major colonial powers that rose in Europe and ruled for prolonged periods of time. Let's have a glance at the top longest colonial countries in world history.</p>

Who ruled the longest? Top 10 longest-lasting colonial empires in world history

This Japanese art form raises questions about whether it is erotic or artistic. Derived from the ancient Japanese martial art "hōjōjutsu", used by feudal lords to subdue criminals, now juxtaposed with performance to create a beautiful yet uncomfortable tension.

It's not just a fetish: This Japanese bondage style is now high art

<p>Prince Andrew of the British royal family slept with more than a dozen women in the first year of his marriage to Sarah Ferguson, aka Fergie, a new book has claimed. In fact, he was not the only one to cheat in the relationship, as Fergie also had several affairs. The explosive claims were made in the biography of the Duke and Duchess of York by historian Andrew Lownie, who has previously written several acclaimed books on the royal family. He wrote that even though Fergie wanted to be “The One”, she enjoyed other relationships with “reckless abandon”. Prince Andrew and Fergie tied the knot in 1986, but their marriage is believed to have been riddled with problems. She is believed to have realised that she made a mistake quite early into matrimony. According to the book, Sarah had flings when Andrew was away on Navy duty. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jeffrey-epstein-accuser-virginia-giuffre-was-once-employed-by-donald-trump-hired-by-ghislaine-maxwell-1753869624224"><strong>Who was Virginia Giuffre? Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser who was once Trump's spa assistant</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Prince Andrew had sex with over 1,000 women, biography claims</strong></h2><p>The author has made some startling revelations in the book about Prince Andrew's infidelity. He quotes a driver who worked for the couple as saying that Andrew slept with more than 12 women before their first anniversary. Lownie's book claims that Andrew has had sex with over 1,000 women. This includes adult film stars, political figures, and nightclub staff and bartenders. A 20-year-old model claims that he asked her to have "kinky sex" with him. He supposedly told her that he had an open marriage. "I felt like he used me for a few days, so he could live his wildest fantasies." The book by Lownie is titled Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/prince-george-12th-birthday-kate-middleton-and-prince-william-release-new-portrait-of-their-eldest-son-1753184002091"><strong>Prince George's12th Birthday: Kate Middleton and Prince William release new portrait of their eldest son</strong></a></p><h2><strong>No comment on claims in the book from Buckingham Palace</strong></h2><p>In another claim, Lownie talks about the King of Thailand’s Diamond Jubilee in 2006, when Prince Andrew allegedly called for 40 women to be sent to his hotel room. "Often, as soon as one left, another would arrive," a witness states in the book. He added that sometimes more than 10 women went to the Duke’s hotel room. The Buckingham Palace or the Yorks’ representatives have not commented on the claims made in the book. Lownie writes that his American actress ex-girlfriend, Koo Stark's, marriage to another man affected Andrew greatly. Meanwhile, Fergie also wasn't happy since her racing driver boyfriend, Paddy McNally, refused to propose. Late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip also didn't like her, the book claims. Fergie had several affairs, and the royal staff also quickly became tired of her "relentless demands and her affairs." In 1989, she started an affair with American Steve Wyatt, and later had a fling with his friend John Bryan.&nbsp;</p>

A new biography has claimed that Prince Andrew has slept with over 1,000 women over his lifetime, and had at least 12 sexual encounters in the first year of his marriage to Sarah Ferguson. The writer claims even Fergie had her share of affairs.

Prince Andrew of the British royal family slept with more than a dozen women in the first year of his marriage to Sarah Ferguson, aka Fergie, a new book has claimed. In fact, he was not the only one to cheat in the relationship, as Fergie also had several affairs. The explosive claims were made in the biography of the Duke and Duchess of York by historian Andrew Lownie, who has previously written several acclaimed books on the royal family. He wrote that even though Fergie wanted to be “The One”, she enjoyed other relationships with “reckless abandon”. Prince Andrew and Fergie tied the knot in 1986, but their marriage is believed to have been riddled with problems. She is believed to have realised that she made a mistake quite early into matrimony. According to the book, Sarah had flings when Andrew was away on Navy duty. Also Read: Who was Virginia Giuffre? Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser who was once Trump's spa assistant Prince Andrew had sex with over 1,000 women, biography claims The author has made some startling revelations in the book about Prince Andrew's infidelity. He quotes a driver who worked for the couple as saying that Andrew slept with more than 12 women before their first anniversary. Lownie's book claims that Andrew has had sex with over 1,000 women. This includes adult film stars, political figures, and nightclub staff and bartenders. A 20-year-old model claims that he asked her to have "kinky sex" with him. He supposedly told her that he had an open marriage. "I felt like he used me for a few days, so he could live his wildest fantasies." The book by Lownie is titled Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York. Also Read: Prince George's12th Birthday: Kate Middleton and Prince William release new portrait of their eldest son No comment on claims in the book from Buckingham Palace In another claim, Lownie talks about the King of Thailand’s Diamond Jubilee in 2006, when Prince Andrew allegedly called for 40 women to be sent to his hotel room. "Often, as soon as one left, another would arrive," a witness states in the book. He added that sometimes more than 10 women went to the Duke’s hotel room. The Buckingham Palace or the Yorks’ representatives have not commented on the claims made in the book. Lownie writes that his American actress ex-girlfriend, Koo Stark's, marriage to another man affected Andrew greatly. Meanwhile, Fergie also wasn't happy since her racing driver boyfriend, Paddy McNally, refused to propose. Late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip also didn't like her, the book claims. Fergie had several affairs, and the royal staff also quickly became tired of her "relentless demands and her affairs." In 1989, she started an affair with American Steve Wyatt, and later had a fling with his friend John Bryan.

<p>A new biography has claimed that Prince Andrew has slept with over 1,000 women over his lifetime, and had at least 12 sexual encounters in the first year of his marriage to Sarah Ferguson. The writer claims even Fergie had her share of affairs.</p>

Book claims Prince Andrew has slept with nearly 1,000 women, his ex-wife Fergie also enjoyed several affairs

The National Handloom Day is commemorated annually on August 7 to boost the rich legacy and skilled artistry of traditional handloom weaving. The handloom sarees of India beautifully depict the diverse cultural and geographical landscape of the nation.

National Handloom Day 2025: Top 10 Handloom Sarees Every Saree Lover Must Own

<p>A sweeping hacking attack on the US federal court filing system may have compromised identities of confidential court informants, a report in the Politico website said on Wednesday (Aug 6).</p><h2>What was affected in the US court hacking?</h2><p>The hack targeted the US judiciary's electronic case filing system. The case management system contains sensitive information, including indictments and arrest warrants.&nbsp;<br>The hack may have exposed sensitive court data in several states, the Politico report said, citing two people aware of the matter.</p><p>The filing system includes the case management/electronic case Files, or CM/ECF. This is used for uploading and managing case documents.</p><p>The system also has the Public Access to Court Electronic Records, or PACER, which give the public paid access to some of the data.</p><h2>Dozens of US court dockets tampered with in hacking attack</h2><p>A source told Politico that nearly a dozen court dockets were tampered with in one court district.&nbsp;</p><p>In June, Michael Scudder, the chairperson of the Committee on Information Technology for the federal courts’ national policymaking body, &nbsp;had told a Congress panel that replacing CM/ECF and PACER was a “top priority” for the federal judiciary. Developing a more modernised system would have to be incremental, he had said.</p><p>He described the CM/ECF and Pacer as the “backbone system" used by federal courts for day-to-day operations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tech-leaders-microsoft-google-team-up-to-standardise-confusing-hacker-name-1748975719464/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/tech-leaders-microsoft-google-team-up-to-standardise-confusing-hacker-name-1748975719464/embed</a></p><h2>Foreign spies have targeted US case management system in past</h2><p>The latest hack shows that the federal court filing system is vulnerable amid a series of cybersecurity threats.</p><p>Foreign spies have targeted the case filing system in the past too, leading the Administrative Office of the US Courts to add new security procedures in 2021.</p><p>In 2022, three hostile foreign actors targeted the court document filing system.</p><p>Jerry Nadler, the House Judiciary Chairman at the time, had said at the time that the hack dated back to early 2020. Nadler said it was a breach of 'startling breadth and scope.'</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The hack may have exposed sensitive court data in several states, the Politico report said, citing two people aware of the matter.

A sweeping hacking attack on the US federal court filing system may have compromised identities of confidential court informants, a report in the Politico website said on Wednesday (Aug 6). What was affected in the US court hacking? The hack targeted the US judiciary's electronic case filing system. The case management system contains sensitive information, including indictments and arrest warrants. The hack may have exposed sensitive court data in several states, the Politico report said, citing two people aware of the matter. The filing system includes the case management/electronic case Files, or CM/ECF. This is used for uploading and managing case documents. The system also has the Public Access to Court Electronic Records, or PACER, which give the public paid access to some of the data. Dozens of US court dockets tampered with in hacking attack A source told Politico that nearly a dozen court dockets were tampered with in one court district. In June, Michael Scudder, the chairperson of the Committee on Information Technology for the federal courts’ national policymaking body, had told a Congress panel that replacing CM/ECF and PACER was a “top priority” for the federal judiciary. Developing a more modernised system would have to be incremental, he had said. He described the CM/ECF and Pacer as the “backbone system" used by federal courts for day-to-day operations. https://www.wionews.com/videos/tech-leaders-microsoft-google-team-up-to-standardise-confusing-hacker-name-1748975719464/embed Foreign spies have targeted US case management system in past The latest hack shows that the federal court filing system is vulnerable amid a series of cybersecurity threats. Foreign spies have targeted the case filing system in the past too, leading the Administrative Office of the US Courts to add new security procedures in 2021. In 2022, three hostile foreign actors targeted the court document filing system. Jerry Nadler, the House Judiciary Chairman at the time, had said at the time that the hack dated back to early 2020. Nadler said it was a breach of 'startling breadth and scope.'

<p>The hack may have exposed sensitive court data in several states, the Politico report said, citing two people aware of the matter.</p>

Hackers strike US court system: Identities of informants compromised in wide hacking attack

<p>Italy has given the final go-ahead to the €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) Messina Bridge project connecting Sicily to Calabria, which would be the world’s longest suspension bridge when finished. The bridge, spanning 3.3 km will be supported by two 400-metre towers. It will feature two railway lines and three traffic lanes in each direction.</p><h2>World's longest suspension bridge, 50 years in making</h2><p>The suspension bridge project has been 50 years in the making. It faced repeated delays and cancellations due to cost, environmental concerns, safety fears, and potential mafia involvement.</p><p>Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the bridge 'an investment in Italy’s present and future' adding, “We enjoy difficult challenges when they make sense.”&nbsp;<br>Transport Minister Matteo Salvini claimed the project would be completed between 2032 and 2033.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/germanys-efficiency-reputation-takes-a-hit-5000-bridges-need-urgent-repair-8962070/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/germanys-efficiency-reputation-takes-a-hit-5000-bridges-need-urgent-repair-8962070/embed</a></p><h2>Italy's Messina Bridge to be counted as defence spending</h2><p>Italy will count the the bridge as a military expenditure, as part of NATO’s 5 per cent GDP defence spending target for the military alliance's members.</p><p>The Italian government expects the bridge to create 120,000 jobs annually, and help stimulate economic growth in Sicily and Calabria.</p><h2>Several hurdles remain for the world's longest suspension bridge</h2><p>The project still needs approval from Italian Court of Auditors, as well as national and European Union environmental agencies. Legal challenges involving local residents who will have to part with their properties will also ensue.</p><h2>Controversial and divisive: Opposition continues for world's longest suspension bridge project</h2><p>Italian Senator Nicola Irto called the project 'controversial and divisive,' allegeing the government is diverting funding from essential public services.</p><p>Giusy Caminiti, mayor of Villa San Giovanni, said her town would be negatively impacted by the bridge.</p><p>A local group "No to the Bridge" dismissed the latest approval as a political stunt, criticising the lack of thorough technical assessment.</p><h2>What is Strait of Messina Bridge?</h2><p>The proposed Strait of Messina suspension bridge will will connect Sicily in Torre Faro to mainland Italy at Villa San Giovanni, directly linking the island with the peninsula. The brige will improve transport infrastructure as part of the Berlin–Palermo railway axis of the Trans-European Transport Networks or TEN-T.</p><h2>Bridging Messina Strait to mainland was an ancient idea</h2><p>Connecting the Strait of Messina with the mainland was an idea explored since ancient times. Roman, Charlemagne, and medieval rulers made plans which never came true. It's a technical challenges amid strong sea currents.</p><h2>A century of studies</h2><p>Modern engineering studies began in the 20th century. designs including tunnels and floating bridges were proposed. The current suspence bridge design was developed in the 1990s. In 2006, a plan was approved, containing four traffic lanes, two rail tracks, and pedestrian paths.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Italy will count the the bridge as a military expenditure, as part of NATO’s 5 per cent GDP defence spending target for the military alliance's members.

Italy has given the final go-ahead to the €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) Messina Bridge project connecting Sicily to Calabria, which would be the world’s longest suspension bridge when finished. The bridge, spanning 3.3 km will be supported by two 400-metre towers. It will feature two railway lines and three traffic lanes in each direction. World's longest suspension bridge, 50 years in making The suspension bridge project has been 50 years in the making. It faced repeated delays and cancellations due to cost, environmental concerns, safety fears, and potential mafia involvement. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the bridge 'an investment in Italy’s present and future' adding, “We enjoy difficult challenges when they make sense.” Transport Minister Matteo Salvini claimed the project would be completed between 2032 and 2033. https://www.wionews.com/videos/germanys-efficiency-reputation-takes-a-hit-5000-bridges-need-urgent-repair-8962070/embed Italy's Messina Bridge to be counted as defence spending Italy will count the the bridge as a military expenditure, as part of NATO’s 5 per cent GDP defence spending target for the military alliance's members. The Italian government expects the bridge to create 120,000 jobs annually, and help stimulate economic growth in Sicily and Calabria. Several hurdles remain for the world's longest suspension bridge The project still needs approval from Italian Court of Auditors, as well as national and European Union environmental agencies. Legal challenges involving local residents who will have to part with their properties will also ensue. Controversial and divisive: Opposition continues for world's longest suspension bridge project Italian Senator Nicola Irto called the project 'controversial and divisive,' allegeing the government is diverting funding from essential public services. Giusy Caminiti, mayor of Villa San Giovanni, said her town would be negatively impacted by the bridge. A local group "No to the Bridge" dismissed the latest approval as a political stunt, criticising the lack of thorough technical assessment. What is Strait of Messina Bridge? The proposed Strait of Messina suspension bridge will will connect Sicily in Torre Faro to mainland Italy at Villa San Giovanni, directly linking the island with the peninsula. The brige will improve transport infrastructure as part of the Berlin–Palermo railway axis of the Trans-European Transport Networks or TEN-T. Bridging Messina Strait to mainland was an ancient idea Connecting the Strait of Messina with the mainland was an idea explored since ancient times. Roman, Charlemagne, and medieval rulers made plans which never came true. It's a technical challenges amid strong sea currents. A century of studies Modern engineering studies began in the 20th century. designs including tunnels and floating bridges were proposed. The current suspence bridge design was developed in the 1990s. In 2006, a plan was approved, containing four traffic lanes, two rail tracks, and pedestrian paths.

<p>Italy will count the the bridge as a military expenditure, as part of NATO’s 5 per cent GDP defence spending target for the military alliance's members.</p>

An ancient idea: World's longest suspension bridge will come up in Italy, spanning over 3.3 km, but it's still a bridge too far

<p>In a significant development, Rwanda's lawmakers passed a revised healthcare services bill on Monday that lowers the minimum legal age for accessing contraceptives from 18 to 15 without the approval of parents. The move comes in response to reducing the country's high rate of teenage pregnancy. The decision has sparked a row in the largely conservative country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With nearly 40 per cent of Rwanda's 13 million population under the age of 15, concerns over rising teenage pregnancy have pushed the government to act, despite opposition to expanding access to birth control, according to a report by AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Although teenage birth rates have fallen globally, the decline has been slowest in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Health Organisation. The Health Ministry stated that the previous age limit had led to an increase in the rate of unwanted teenage pregnancies, which topped at more than 22,000 cases last year, according to the national data.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/who-is-daniel-jackson-australian-man-forms-new-country-with-nearly-400-citizens-on-unclaimed-land-1754542726150">Australian man forms new country with nearly 400 citizens on unclaimed land: Here's all we know</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The proposed legislation has been under review by the parliament since last year and was initially rejected by the parliament. "It has been proven that Rwandan girls are sexually active even before 15 years," John Scarius, the programmes' director at NGO Great Lakes Initiative for Human Rights and Development in Rwanda, told AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"What the parliament has done is a good thing, it's good they looked at this from a progressive standpoint," Scarius added. Earlier, the law makers permitted teens to access the pill and implants, but later it asked to prioritised the condoms.</p><h3>Unwanted pregnancies led to school dropouts</h3><p>A report that was presented in parliament underscored that 100,000 teenage girls experienced unwanted pregnancies over the past five years, prompting the upsurge of school dropouts in Rwanda.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We expect this law to bring a decrease in teenage pregnancies; we expect to see minimal school dropouts, minimal illegal abortions, we expect less or no abortion related fatalities," Scarius said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, abortion is illegal in Rwanda unless it is the result of rape, incest, or forced marriage.</p>

The lawmakers of Rwanda passed a healthcare bill on Monday that lowers the legal age to use contraceptives without parental consent from 18 to 15.

In a significant development, Rwanda's lawmakers passed a revised healthcare services bill on Monday that lowers the minimum legal age for accessing contraceptives from 18 to 15 without the approval of parents. The move comes in response to reducing the country's high rate of teenage pregnancy. The decision has sparked a row in the largely conservative country. With nearly 40 per cent of Rwanda's 13 million population under the age of 15, concerns over rising teenage pregnancy have pushed the government to act, despite opposition to expanding access to birth control, according to a report by AFP. Although teenage birth rates have fallen globally, the decline has been slowest in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Health Organisation. The Health Ministry stated that the previous age limit had led to an increase in the rate of unwanted teenage pregnancies, which topped at more than 22,000 cases last year, according to the national data. Also read: Australian man forms new country with nearly 400 citizens on unclaimed land: Here's all we know The proposed legislation has been under review by the parliament since last year and was initially rejected by the parliament. "It has been proven that Rwandan girls are sexually active even before 15 years," John Scarius, the programmes' director at NGO Great Lakes Initiative for Human Rights and Development in Rwanda, told AFP. "What the parliament has done is a good thing, it's good they looked at this from a progressive standpoint," Scarius added. Earlier, the law makers permitted teens to access the pill and implants, but later it asked to prioritised the condoms. Unwanted pregnancies led to school dropouts A report that was presented in parliament underscored that 100,000 teenage girls experienced unwanted pregnancies over the past five years, prompting the upsurge of school dropouts in Rwanda. "We expect this law to bring a decrease in teenage pregnancies; we expect to see minimal school dropouts, minimal illegal abortions, we expect less or no abortion related fatalities," Scarius said. Meanwhile, abortion is illegal in Rwanda unless it is the result of rape, incest, or forced marriage.

<p>The lawmakers of Rwanda passed a healthcare bill on Monday that lowers the legal age to use contraceptives without parental consent from 18 to 15.</p>

This country will allow kids aged 15 to buy condoms amid rising teen pregnancy

<p>The man who threatened to gang rape a Virgin Atlantic stewardess on the flight from London Heathrow to Lahore has been identified as Salman Iftikhar, a native of Pakistan. The 37-year-old went on an abusive rant against the flight attendant, screaming that he would set her on fire as other passengers watched in horror. Iftikhar repeatedly called Angie Walsh a "f***ing b****" mid-air, and later threatened to blow up the five-star hotel booked for the cabin crew. The Pakistani national has been handed a 15-month jail sentence for his vile attack on the woman. Videos from inside the plane show him accusing Walsh of racism, claiming that she called him a "P**i." His wife and three children can be heard crying in the background, urging him to stop. The scary episode on board led the captain to contemplate landing in Turkey. Iftikhar appeared unmoved at this time and shouted, "I don't care. F*** it, go to Turkey. I have contacts."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/who-is-daniel-jackson-australian-man-forms-new-country-with-nearly-400-citizens-on-unclaimed-land-1754542726150"><strong>Australian man forms new country with nearly 400 citizens on unclaimed land: Here's all we know</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Pakistani man who abused an attendant lives an uber-rich life in London</strong></h2><p>Mail Online reported that Iftikhar lives an ultra-luxurious life in London, where he owns a £2 million house in Iver, Buckinghamshire. He also has a fleet of expensive cars, including a Range Rover, Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Iftikhar has two wives and lives with Erum Salman at his London house. They run a London-based staffing company that trains businesses working in customer service and manufacturing. He is also married to supermodel and actress Abeer Rizvi, who lives in Pakistan. The couple has been married for five years, and their social media posts reflect their high-profile lifestyle. He also enjoys a similarly luxurious life in London, with a Range Rover, Bentley and a Mercedes in his driveway. However, reports suggest that a failed business venture has left him with £17million worth of debts. The publication also quoted his neighbours as saying that his marriage to Erum is on the rocks, and the couple seems to be fighting a lot. One time, the police were called to the house.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chloe-ayling-narrates-her-shocking-escape-1754464620505"><strong>Kidnapped to be sold as 'sex slave': Chloe Ayling narrates how she escaped her captors</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Pakistani man threatened to gangrape flight attendant, knew about crew hotel</strong></h2><p>The incident on the plane reportedly occurred after he was told to stop picking ice with his hands at the bar. Prosecutor Abdul Kapadia told the court that Iftikhar was drinking champagne. "During the defendant's first meal service, the defendant was seen helping himself to ice, leaning over the bar he was drinking at, and taking ice with his hands." When told not to do so, the "defendant became irate, and started to film cabin crew with his phone, telling them: 'Do not tell me what to do, you b****.'" The pilot was informed, after which he turned on the seat belt sign. Iftikhar had an angry reaction to this as well, and said, "Look at this b**** having the seat belt sign on when there was no turbulence. What the f*** is this b**** doing?" After returning to his seat, he abused Walsh. "His wife was ashamed. His three children were also on board, and other crew members were called to assist, but the defendant continued shouting and swearing," the prosecutor said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He screamed at another flight attendant, Tommy Merchant, "Do you know who I am? F*** off. You should know who I am." He even pushed his wife, who stumbled. Then he grabbed Walsh's hand and squeezed it. Iftikhar knew the name of the hotel the crew was to stay in at Lahore, and told Walsh, "You will be dead on the floor of your hotel. You will be dragged by your hair from your room and gang raped and set on fire". Kapadia said that when the plane landed in Lahore, no action was taken against Iftikhar. The hotel details turned out to be true, and Walsh could not sleep the entire night, fearing for her life.</p>

A man from Pakistan has been sentenced to 15 years in jail for threatening a flight attendant with gang rape and murder. Salman Iftikhar has two wives, one in London and another in Pakistan. His second wife is a supermodel in Pakistan.

The man who threatened to gang rape a Virgin Atlantic stewardess on the flight from London Heathrow to Lahore has been identified as Salman Iftikhar, a native of Pakistan. The 37-year-old went on an abusive rant against the flight attendant, screaming that he would set her on fire as other passengers watched in horror. Iftikhar repeatedly called Angie Walsh a "f***ing b****" mid-air, and later threatened to blow up the five-star hotel booked for the cabin crew. The Pakistani national has been handed a 15-month jail sentence for his vile attack on the woman. Videos from inside the plane show him accusing Walsh of racism, claiming that she called him a "P**i." His wife and three children can be heard crying in the background, urging him to stop. The scary episode on board led the captain to contemplate landing in Turkey. Iftikhar appeared unmoved at this time and shouted, "I don't care. F*** it, go to Turkey. I have contacts." Also Read: Australian man forms new country with nearly 400 citizens on unclaimed land: Here's all we know Pakistani man who abused an attendant lives an uber-rich life in London Mail Online reported that Iftikhar lives an ultra-luxurious life in London, where he owns a £2 million house in Iver, Buckinghamshire. He also has a fleet of expensive cars, including a Range Rover, Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Iftikhar has two wives and lives with Erum Salman at his London house. They run a London-based staffing company that trains businesses working in customer service and manufacturing. He is also married to supermodel and actress Abeer Rizvi, who lives in Pakistan. The couple has been married for five years, and their social media posts reflect their high-profile lifestyle. He also enjoys a similarly luxurious life in London, with a Range Rover, Bentley and a Mercedes in his driveway. However, reports suggest that a failed business venture has left him with £17million worth of debts. The publication also quoted his neighbours as saying that his marriage to Erum is on the rocks, and the couple seems to be fighting a lot. One time, the police were called to the house. Also Read: Kidnapped to be sold as 'sex slave': Chloe Ayling narrates how she escaped her captors Pakistani man threatened to gangrape flight attendant, knew about crew hotel The incident on the plane reportedly occurred after he was told to stop picking ice with his hands at the bar. Prosecutor Abdul Kapadia told the court that Iftikhar was drinking champagne. "During the defendant's first meal service, the defendant was seen helping himself to ice, leaning over the bar he was drinking at, and taking ice with his hands." When told not to do so, the "defendant became irate, and started to film cabin crew with his phone, telling them: 'Do not tell me what to do, you b****.'" The pilot was informed, after which he turned on the seat belt sign. Iftikhar had an angry reaction to this as well, and said, "Look at this b**** having the seat belt sign on when there was no turbulence. What the f*** is this b**** doing?" After returning to his seat, he abused Walsh. "His wife was ashamed. His three children were also on board, and other crew members were called to assist, but the defendant continued shouting and swearing," the prosecutor said. He screamed at another flight attendant, Tommy Merchant, "Do you know who I am? F*** off. You should know who I am." He even pushed his wife, who stumbled. Then he grabbed Walsh's hand and squeezed it. Iftikhar knew the name of the hotel the crew was to stay in at Lahore, and told Walsh, "You will be dead on the floor of your hotel. You will be dragged by your hair from your room and gang raped and set on fire". Kapadia said that when the plane landed in Lahore, no action was taken against Iftikhar. The hotel details turned out to be true, and Walsh could not sleep the entire night, fearing for her life.

<p>A man from Pakistan has been sentenced to 15 years in jail for threatening a flight attendant with gang rape and murder. Salman Iftikhar has two wives, one in London and another in Pakistan. His second wife is a supermodel in Pakistan.</p>

Pakistani man who threatened flight attendant with gang rape is married to a supermodel, has another wife in London

The US-India relationship has grown stronger in recent decades, particularly in defence and counterterrorism, but there have been many instances that highlight persistent challenges in the bilateral ties, the latest being the tariff threats by President Donald Trump. 


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<p>Gamblers at Gala Bingo in the UK thought they had won a massive pot of money, only to be told that a technical glitch caused confusion. Nearly 1,000 people at the gambling site were shocked and angry when they were told they could not cash the prize money. Each of them believed they had won up to £10,000 from a total bounty of £1.6million. Gala Bingo said that the prize pot should have only reached a maximum of £150. However, a technical glitch triggered the surge, which was not supposed to happen. A total of 1,188 players thought they had won big, only to be told that they could not cash it. Gala Bingo later sent out an email explaining what had happened. It stated that a technical problem had led to the wins. Those who were at the gambling site on Monday and assumed they had won a lot of money revealed to the Daily Mail what went down at Gala Bingo on the day.&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/stop-throwing-dildos-on-the-court-sex-toy-flung-during-wnba-game-for-third-time-in-a-week-1754467091306"><strong>'Stop throwing dildos on the court': Sex toy flung during WNBA game for third time in a week</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Gambling accounts blocked</strong></h2><p>A Scottish couple, who thought they had won nearly £10,000 between them, said that they couldn't believe their luck. They had planned on spending the money on the funeral of the man's mother, but were shocked when they saw their accounts were frozen. At first, they were shocked to see that they had won £2,400. What was odd was that there were nearly 1,000 winners, and the jackpot was still available. However, the bingo chat room host told them to enjoy their winnings, and so they continued to play. The woman told the publication that some people were able to get the money directly into their accounts, but others couldn't. They were later told that the jackpot wasn't supposed to swell to this amount, and there was a technical glitch. After their accounts were frozen, they started complaining in the chat room. The couple claims that because of their incessant complaints, Gala Bingo disabled her husband's chat room privileges. They say they were given some money in the form of vouchers, although they feel cheated. Gala Bingo has not commented on the issue.</p>

Gala Bingo glitch: Players at a gambling site in the UK were told that a technical glitch meant that they had not won the money promised to them. This left them furious as more than 1,000 of them thought they had won at least £10,000.

Gamblers at Gala Bingo in the UK thought they had won a massive pot of money, only to be told that a technical glitch caused confusion. Nearly 1,000 people at the gambling site were shocked and angry when they were told they could not cash the prize money. Each of them believed they had won up to £10,000 from a total bounty of £1.6million. Gala Bingo said that the prize pot should have only reached a maximum of £150. However, a technical glitch triggered the surge, which was not supposed to happen. A total of 1,188 players thought they had won big, only to be told that they could not cash it. Gala Bingo later sent out an email explaining what had happened. It stated that a technical problem had led to the wins. Those who were at the gambling site on Monday and assumed they had won a lot of money revealed to the Daily Mail what went down at Gala Bingo on the day. Also Read: 'Stop throwing dildos on the court': Sex toy flung during WNBA game for third time in a week Gambling accounts blocked A Scottish couple, who thought they had won nearly £10,000 between them, said that they couldn't believe their luck. They had planned on spending the money on the funeral of the man's mother, but were shocked when they saw their accounts were frozen. At first, they were shocked to see that they had won £2,400. What was odd was that there were nearly 1,000 winners, and the jackpot was still available. However, the bingo chat room host told them to enjoy their winnings, and so they continued to play. The woman told the publication that some people were able to get the money directly into their accounts, but others couldn't. They were later told that the jackpot wasn't supposed to swell to this amount, and there was a technical glitch. After their accounts were frozen, they started complaining in the chat room. The couple claims that because of their incessant complaints, Gala Bingo disabled her husband's chat room privileges. They say they were given some money in the form of vouchers, although they feel cheated. Gala Bingo has not commented on the issue.

<p>Gala Bingo glitch: Players at a gambling site in the UK were told that a technical glitch meant that they had not won the money promised to them. This left them furious as more than 1,000 of them thought they had won at least £10,000.</p>

More Than 1,000 Players Win And Then Lose After £150 Jackpot Swells To £1.6mn Due To Technical Glitch

<p>A man from Australia has come into the spotlight after proclaiming himself president of the self-declared Free Republic of Verdis. It is a small nation with nearly 400 citizens settled in a disputed 125-acre forest along the Danube River at a no-man's-land between Croatia and Serbia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The micronation also possesses its own flag, currency, cabinet, and nearly 400 citizens. The land was established after 20-year-old Daniel Jackson discovered it to be unclaimed due to an ongoing border dispute between the nations, according to a report by The New York Post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Verdis was an idea I had when I was 14. It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We have all dreamed of creating something crazy," Jackson said.</p><h3>What is the nation of Verdis?</h3><p>Daniel Jackson, a digital designer who builds virtual worlds on Roblox, began laying the foundation of Verdis' government at the age of 18. Notably, the Free Republic of Verdis occupies a 0.5-square-kilometre patch of forest called "pocket three," a disputed region unclaimed by either Croatia or Serbia due to ongoing border disagreements. The Free Republic of Verdis was officially declared independent by Jackson on May 30, 2019.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This land was Jackson's passion project, first conceived when he was just 14. “It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We all dreamed of creating something crazy,” he told the publication.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Verdis recognises English, Croatian, and Serbian as its official languages, and the euro is used as currency. Access to this territory is only possible by boat from the Croatian city of Osijek, though not without resistance.'</p><h3>Who is Daniel Jackson?</h3><p>He was born on December 7, 2004, in Upper Ferntree Gully, Australia, and currently serves as the president of the Free Republic of Verdis. Jackson has held this position since its foundation on the 30th of May 2019.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ever since Jackson entered the office, his administration has been largely focusing on gaining international recognition, securing funding, and strengthening the foundational infrastructure of the micronation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A 20-year-old Daniel Jackson from Australia has proclaimed himself as the president of the self-declared Free Republic of Verdis, a 125-acre forest along the Danube River located in a no-man's-land between Croatia and Serbia.

A man from Australia has come into the spotlight after proclaiming himself president of the self-declared Free Republic of Verdis. It is a small nation with nearly 400 citizens settled in a disputed 125-acre forest along the Danube River at a no-man's-land between Croatia and Serbia. The micronation also possesses its own flag, currency, cabinet, and nearly 400 citizens. The land was established after 20-year-old Daniel Jackson discovered it to be unclaimed due to an ongoing border dispute between the nations, according to a report by The New York Post. "Verdis was an idea I had when I was 14. It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We have all dreamed of creating something crazy," Jackson said. What is the nation of Verdis? Daniel Jackson, a digital designer who builds virtual worlds on Roblox, began laying the foundation of Verdis' government at the age of 18. Notably, the Free Republic of Verdis occupies a 0.5-square-kilometre patch of forest called "pocket three," a disputed region unclaimed by either Croatia or Serbia due to ongoing border disagreements. The Free Republic of Verdis was officially declared independent by Jackson on May 30, 2019. This land was Jackson's passion project, first conceived when he was just 14. “It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We all dreamed of creating something crazy,” he told the publication. Verdis recognises English, Croatian, and Serbian as its official languages, and the euro is used as currency. Access to this territory is only possible by boat from the Croatian city of Osijek, though not without resistance.' Who is Daniel Jackson? He was born on December 7, 2004, in Upper Ferntree Gully, Australia, and currently serves as the president of the Free Republic of Verdis. Jackson has held this position since its foundation on the 30th of May 2019. Ever since Jackson entered the office, his administration has been largely focusing on gaining international recognition, securing funding, and strengthening the foundational infrastructure of the micronation.

<p>A 20-year-old Daniel Jackson from Australia has proclaimed himself as the president of the self-declared Free Republic of Verdis, a 125-acre forest along the Danube River located in a no-man's-land between Croatia and Serbia.</p>

Australian man forms new country with nearly 400 citizens on unclaimed land: Here's all we know

<p>Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic who had a series of premonitions about the world, predicted several events for the year 2025. One of them is that aliens will make contact with Earth. Humans have been looking for extraterrestrial beings for years, but have never had any luck. But now people think that it might happen very soon, thanks to the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, visiting us this year. Baba Vanga made several prophecies about the world during her lifetime. She saw events in her dreams and revealed them during her lifetime. Even though her predictions were never written down, her followers believe she warned about several world events that happened later. World War II, the Chernobyl disaster, Princess Diana's death and 9/11, the 2004 tsunami and her own death are some of the prominent things she is believed to have predicted. One prominent event she reportedly saw in her visions and is yet to happen is about aliens making contact with humans. This, she said, would happen in the year 2025. Could this come true?</p><p>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tariff-war-baba-vanga-predicted-economic-disaster-in-2025-8947580"><strong> Another one of Baba Vanga's prophecies might come true in 2025. Thanks to the tariff war</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baba-vangas-prediction-for-earthquakes-in-2025-8915833"><strong>One of Baba Vanga's prophecies for 2025 has come true. She also predicted a war with Martians</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Could alien ‘mothership’ prove Baba Vanga's prophecy right?</strong></h2><p>An interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, is hurtling through our solar system. Experts believe it is a comet, although the latest analysis doesn't show a tail. It is also the largest object ever to visit the solar system from outer space, and this ticked off Harvard scientist Avi Loeb. He is almost sure that this object is not natural and could even be an alien "mothership" visiting us from another world inhabited by intelligent beings. Alien object 3I/ATLAS is travelling at a speed of 60 kilometres per second. Loeb was ticked off by the colour, size and the duration it has travelled to reach the solar system. It has a retrograde orbital plane around the Sun, which seems unnatural for such an object. It is also quite massive, measuring around 20-24km in diameter, 200 times larger than Oumuamua, the interstellar visitor in 2017. The object has entered our star system after taking a journey spanning billions of years. Loeb says it is almost impossible for a natural cosmic object of this size to travel for such a long time through space.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/when-will-alien-invasion-on-earth-happen-spacecraft-ship-probe-1754106497174"><strong>Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action</strong></a></p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-something-we-wouldn-t-want-to-meet-stephen-hawking-s-terrifying-warning-about-beings-from-other-worlds-resurfaces-amid-alien-attack-fears-1754293769816"><strong>Stephen Hawking’s terrifying alien attack warning resurfaces amid 'mothership' UFO fears</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/mystery-rock-or-interstellar-drone-scientists-debate-hostile-alien-craft-1753979384644/embed</p><h2><strong>Avi Loeb reveals dates when alien spacecraft could attack Earth</strong></h2><p>His analysis has led him to state that 3I/ATLAS is not a comet but an alien spacecraft that could be carrying probes to study Earth and other planets. He thinks an advanced civilisation has sent it with the aim of studying other worlds. This has triggered an online debate about whether this is the alien contact that Baba Vanga was talking about. If this is the case, then another one of the mystic's prophecies could soon come true. Loeb says the likelihood of it being a natural object is 0.2 per cent. He even has a window for the alien contact - between November 21 and December 5, 2025. He has based this on where the object would be in October. The probe, he says, is likely seeding planets with probes and moving along in its journey towards other worlds. It could do the same thing to Earth when it comes near us. Loeb also has a theory about how it would attack Earth. According to him, it would be prepared for it when it moves behind the Sun in October. At this point, it won't be visible to scientists.</p>

Baba Vanga predicted that aliens would make contact with Earth in 2025. A scientist has claimed that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS moving towards the inner solar system is an alien mothership that could attack Earth. Could Baba Vanga prediction come true?

Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic who had a series of premonitions about the world, predicted several events for the year 2025. One of them is that aliens will make contact with Earth. Humans have been looking for extraterrestrial beings for years, but have never had any luck. But now people think that it might happen very soon, thanks to the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, visiting us this year. Baba Vanga made several prophecies about the world during her lifetime. She saw events in her dreams and revealed them during her lifetime. Even though her predictions were never written down, her followers believe she warned about several world events that happened later. World War II, the Chernobyl disaster, Princess Diana's death and 9/11, the 2004 tsunami and her own death are some of the prominent things she is believed to have predicted. One prominent event she reportedly saw in her visions and is yet to happen is about aliens making contact with humans. This, she said, would happen in the year 2025. Could this come true? Also Read: Another one of Baba Vanga's prophecies might come true in 2025. Thanks to the tariff war Also Read: One of Baba Vanga's prophecies for 2025 has come true. She also predicted a war with Martians Could alien ‘mothership’ prove Baba Vanga's prophecy right? An interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, is hurtling through our solar system. Experts believe it is a comet, although the latest analysis doesn't show a tail. It is also the largest object ever to visit the solar system from outer space, and this ticked off Harvard scientist Avi Loeb. He is almost sure that this object is not natural and could even be an alien "mothership" visiting us from another world inhabited by intelligent beings. Alien object 3I/ATLAS is travelling at a speed of 60 kilometres per second. Loeb was ticked off by the colour, size and the duration it has travelled to reach the solar system. It has a retrograde orbital plane around the Sun, which seems unnatural for such an object. It is also quite massive, measuring around 20-24km in diameter, 200 times larger than Oumuamua, the interstellar visitor in 2017. The object has entered our star system after taking a journey spanning billions of years. Loeb says it is almost impossible for a natural cosmic object of this size to travel for such a long time through space. Also Read: Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action Also Read: Stephen Hawking’s terrifying alien attack warning resurfaces amid 'mothership' UFO fears https://www.wionews.com/videos/mystery-rock-or-interstellar-drone-scientists-debate-hostile-alien-craft-1753979384644/embed Avi Loeb reveals dates when alien spacecraft could attack Earth His analysis has led him to state that 3I/ATLAS is not a comet but an alien spacecraft that could be carrying probes to study Earth and other planets. He thinks an advanced civilisation has sent it with the aim of studying other worlds. This has triggered an online debate about whether this is the alien contact that Baba Vanga was talking about. If this is the case, then another one of the mystic's prophecies could soon come true. Loeb says the likelihood of it being a natural object is 0.2 per cent. He even has a window for the alien contact - between November 21 and December 5, 2025. He has based this on where the object would be in October. The probe, he says, is likely seeding planets with probes and moving along in its journey towards other worlds. It could do the same thing to Earth when it comes near us. Loeb also has a theory about how it would attack Earth. According to him, it would be prepared for it when it moves behind the Sun in October. At this point, it won't be visible to scientists.

<p>Baba Vanga predicted that aliens would make contact with Earth in 2025. A scientist has claimed that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS moving towards the inner solar system is an alien “mothership” that could attack Earth. Could Baba Vanga's prediction come true?</p>

Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out?

<p>AI coding startup Cognition, which bought Windsurf almost a month ago, has issued an ultimatum to the 200 people at the company, telling them either agree to working 80 hours a week, or take a buyout and quit now. The company is in no mood to play ball with the trend of work-life balance, admitting that it doesn't believe in the concept. Cognition had already removed 30 employees from the Windsurf team last week. The Information has gained access to an email sent to the remaining staff members, who must decide between working weekends and long hours or taking a buyout with a nine-month salary. They need to decide by August 10, as per the outlet. Cognition CEO Scott Wu wrote in an email, "We don't believe in work-life balance — building the future of software engineering is a mission we all care so deeply about that we couldn't possibly separate the two." Wu is extremely clear that at Cognition, work is the topmost priority, and everyone who joins the company is delivered the message loud and clear at the outset. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/swedish-company-gives-masturbation-break-to-its-staff-1753760328714"><strong>'An apple a day...': A Swedish company gives 30-minute masturbation break to its staff. Here's why</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Wu says everyone at Cognition works late and weekends</strong></h2><p>Wu also posted a message on X on Tuesday, stating that Cognition “has an extreme performance culture”. Working weekends and late into the night is the norm at the company, something they do not hide. Hiring is also done with all the cards on the table, and applicants are aware of how things work at Cognition. Wu wrote, "We routinely are at the office through the weekend and do some of our best work late into the night." He added that most of the staff literally live at work, and "we understand it's not for everyone." Current market norms suggest that most buyouts start at four weeks, with an additional week for each year the employee has been at the company. Cognition is clear about its demands and is offering a higher buyout because of it. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tesla-gives-30bn-of-shares-to-elon-musk-after-he-threatens-to-leave-world-s-wealthiest-man-to-be-even-richer-1754311903423"><strong>Tesla gives $30bn of shares to Elon Musk after he threatens to leave</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">People have asked about our culture and recent employee communications. Cognition has an extreme performance culture, and we’re upfront about this in hiring so there are no surprises later. We routinely are at the office through the weekend and do some of our best work late into…</p>&mdash; Scott Wu (@ScottWu46) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottWu46/status/1952776198947520659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Windsurf boasts of an AI code editor that it says is the "most powerful way to code with AI" and is reportedly used by over a million people globally. Cognition also claims a breakthrough in AI, stating that it has built the first AI software engineer that can work independently and use Slack and GitHub to engage with users. The startup became a unicorn following a funding round earlier this year, which increased its valuation to $4 billion. Meanwhile, Windsurf went through turbulent times, as acquisition deals fell apart. First, it was in talks with OpenAI for a $3 billion acquisition. However, the deal didn't reach fruition, after which Google stepped in. It agreed to a $2.4 billion deal for nonexclusive licensing rights to Windsurf's technology. CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder Douglas Chen and a few others joined Google.</p>

Cognition, an AI coding startup, has told 200 employees at Windsurf to choose between a buyout or sacrificing their personal lives at the altar of work. The former took over Windsurf and wants everyone to work weekends and late nights, or quit now.  

AI coding startup Cognition, which bought Windsurf almost a month ago, has issued an ultimatum to the 200 people at the company, telling them either agree to working 80 hours a week, or take a buyout and quit now. The company is in no mood to play ball with the trend of work-life balance, admitting that it doesn't believe in the concept. Cognition had already removed 30 employees from the Windsurf team last week. The Information has gained access to an email sent to the remaining staff members, who must decide between working weekends and long hours or taking a buyout with a nine-month salary. They need to decide by August 10, as per the outlet. Cognition CEO Scott Wu wrote in an email, "We don't believe in work-life balance — building the future of software engineering is a mission we all care so deeply about that we couldn't possibly separate the two." Wu is extremely clear that at Cognition, work is the topmost priority, and everyone who joins the company is delivered the message loud and clear at the outset. Also Read: 'An apple a day...': A Swedish company gives 30-minute masturbation break to its staff. Here's why Wu says everyone at Cognition works late and weekends Wu also posted a message on X on Tuesday, stating that Cognition “has an extreme performance culture”. Working weekends and late into the night is the norm at the company, something they do not hide. Hiring is also done with all the cards on the table, and applicants are aware of how things work at Cognition. Wu wrote, "We routinely are at the office through the weekend and do some of our best work late into the night." He added that most of the staff literally live at work, and "we understand it's not for everyone." Current market norms suggest that most buyouts start at four weeks, with an additional week for each year the employee has been at the company. Cognition is clear about its demands and is offering a higher buyout because of it. Also Read: Tesla gives $30bn of shares to Elon Musk after he threatens to leave

<p>Cognition, an AI coding startup, has told 200 employees at Windsurf to choose between a buyout or sacrificing their personal lives at the altar of work. The former took over Windsurf and wants everyone to work weekends and late nights, or quit now. &nbsp;</p>

AI startup that doesn't believe in work-life balance issues ultimatum: Be ready to work weekends and late nights or quit now

<p>The search for alien life is mostly limited to the “Goldilocks Zone”, that is, the distance from a star where liquid water and ample light could exist for life to thrive. However, a new study has raised questions about this theory. It states that even if a planet is far away from its host star, it could still support life. Scientists from New York University Abu Dhabi’s Centre for Astrophysics and Space Science state that cosmic rays can also carry enough energy to sustain life in a remote world. These rays are high-speed beams of particles that bounce from one point to another across the universe. They theorise that a process known as radiolysis can begin in bodies that are far away from their host star. When the cosmic rays reach a planet, they can penetrate deep inside and strike underground reservoirs of water, splitting the water particles. The study can change the definition of a habitable zone in different star systems. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-nuclear-reactor-on-moon-china-safety-zone-rule-artemis-accords-1754458211980"><strong>Can a country barricade the Moon? NASA fears losing out to China because of its own safety zone rule</strong></a></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><h2><strong>Mars, Jupiter and Saturn moons were analysed for cosmic rays</strong></h2><p>The subject of their experiments includes Mars, Saturnian moon Enceladus and Jovian moon Europa. They carried out simulations to determine how exposure to different levels of cosmic rays could influence the surfaces of the three bodies. The moons were chosen because years of research have led scientists to believe that both of them contain water below their icy surface. The experiment aimed at understanding whether radiolysis could happen on these three bodies. They ended up with some promising results, especially with regard to Enceladus. The paper states that all three bodies could support some level of radiolysis, with the Saturnian moon emerging as the frontrunner. The revelation was published in a paper in the International Journal of Astrobiology. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/when-will-alien-invasion-on-earth-happen-spacecraft-ship-probe-1754106497174"><strong>Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/buga-or-bogus-viral-video-claims-buga-sphere-is-responding-to-sanskrit-mantras-1754372969688"><strong>Buga or 'Bogus'? Viral video claims Buga Sphere is responding to Sanskrit mantras</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What is the habitable zone? Which alien planet could host life?</strong></h2><p>The team also gave a new name to this zone where life could possibly thrive, calling it the Radiolytic Habitable Zone. Following their analysis, the researchers believe the thinking behind the habitable zone should be altered. Lead author of the study, Dimitra Atri, said in a statement, “This discovery changes the way we think about where life might exist. Instead of looking only for warm planets with sunlight, we can now consider places that are cold and dark, as long as they have some water beneath the surface and are exposed to cosmic rays. Life might be able to survive in more places than we ever imagined." Astronomers across the world are constantly looking for habitable worlds in the universe. The latest candidate that is believed to be capable of hosting life is the exoplanet K2-18b orbiting a small, red star in the constellation Leo.</p>

In a breakthrough moment, scientists from New York University Abu Dhabi’s Centre for Astrophysics and Space Science have proposed that any cosmic body could host life, as long as it has water under its icy surface. It does not necessarily need to be in the so-called habitable zone.

The search for alien life is mostly limited to the “Goldilocks Zone”, that is, the distance from a star where liquid water and ample light could exist for life to thrive. However, a new study has raised questions about this theory. It states that even if a planet is far away from its host star, it could still support life. Scientists from New York University Abu Dhabi’s Centre for Astrophysics and Space Science state that cosmic rays can also carry enough energy to sustain life in a remote world. These rays are high-speed beams of particles that bounce from one point to another across the universe. They theorise that a process known as radiolysis can begin in bodies that are far away from their host star. When the cosmic rays reach a planet, they can penetrate deep inside and strike underground reservoirs of water, splitting the water particles. The study can change the definition of a habitable zone in different star systems. Also Read: Can a country barricade the Moon? NASA fears losing out to China because of its own safety zone rule Also Read: Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why Mars, Jupiter and Saturn moons were analysed for cosmic rays The subject of their experiments includes Mars, Saturnian moon Enceladus and Jovian moon Europa. They carried out simulations to determine how exposure to different levels of cosmic rays could influence the surfaces of the three bodies. The moons were chosen because years of research have led scientists to believe that both of them contain water below their icy surface. The experiment aimed at understanding whether radiolysis could happen on these three bodies. They ended up with some promising results, especially with regard to Enceladus. The paper states that all three bodies could support some level of radiolysis, with the Saturnian moon emerging as the frontrunner. The revelation was published in a paper in the International Journal of Astrobiology. Also Read: Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action Also Read: Buga or 'Bogus'? Viral video claims Buga Sphere is responding to Sanskrit mantras What is the habitable zone? Which alien planet could host life? The team also gave a new name to this zone where life could possibly thrive, calling it the Radiolytic Habitable Zone. Following their analysis, the researchers believe the thinking behind the habitable zone should be altered. Lead author of the study, Dimitra Atri, said in a statement, “This discovery changes the way we think about where life might exist. Instead of looking only for warm planets with sunlight, we can now consider places that are cold and dark, as long as they have some water beneath the surface and are exposed to cosmic rays. Life might be able to survive in more places than we ever imagined." Astronomers across the world are constantly looking for habitable worlds in the universe. The latest candidate that is believed to be capable of hosting life is the exoplanet K2-18b orbiting a small, red star in the constellation Leo.

<p>In a breakthrough moment, scientists from New York University Abu Dhabi’s Centre for Astrophysics and Space Science have proposed that any cosmic body could host life, as long as it has water under its icy surface. It does not necessarily need to be in the so-called habitable zone.</p>

Cosmic ray pinging across universe can trigger life on bodies far from their Sun

<p>During a visit to a flood-affected area in Kanpur Dehat on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked a row after he purportedly told local residents that they are “Ganga’s children” and thus, the “Ganga river reaches your doorstep to clean your feet, and this would take you directly to heaven.” As soon as the video surfaced on social media, netizens expressed anger against the minister.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the viral video, Sanjay Nishad is purportedly heard making these statements to villagers, even after they were trying to highlight issues caused by the waterlogging triggered due to the rise of the Ganga River after heavy rains.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, in the video, a woman travelling with the minister and his team tries to explain the Nishad statements to an elderly woman. In response to the minister's remarks, the elderly woman said, “Stay here with us and take the blessings of Ganga yourself."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;Mother Ganga comes to wash the feet of Ganga-putras, Ganga-putras goes straight to heaven.&quot;<br>This was the Response by Minister Sanjay Kumar Nishad when locals tried to explain the problems people were facing in the flood-affected Bhognipur village in Kanpur Dehat. BTW, The… <a href="https://t.co/CYxpX2V5SR">pic.twitter.com/CYxpX2V5SR</a></p>&mdash; Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) <a href="https://twitter.com/zoo_bear/status/1952623095551861034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Later, when the minister Sanjay Nishad asked about his remarks, he told the Indian Express that the government is providing food packets and cooked food to the stranded people, “but one needs to highlight positive thoughts to them also, and that is what I did."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also said, “We cannot stop water and this is not a one-day or one-year problem. I was trying to give them emotional support". He further added, “It is important to instill positive thinking and hope. Otherwise, the opposition will spread negativity."</p><h3>IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall</h3><p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and other regions of Uttar Pradesh over the next three days. It also predicted isolated extremely heavy rainfall over northwest Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand between Tuesday and Wednesday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a tragic turn of events, over 402 villages across 17 districts lie submerged amid a flood-like situation and severe waterlogging in several parts of Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, over 84,000 people are affected, and 16 have died in just 24 hours.</p>

Residents of Kanpur Dehat district were in for a shock when state Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad, during a visit to the flood-affected area, purportedly told them that the Ganga River reaches their doorstep to clean their feet.

During a visit to a flood-affected area in Kanpur Dehat on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked a row after he purportedly told local residents that they are “Ganga’s children” and thus, the “Ganga river reaches your doorstep to clean your feet, and this would take you directly to heaven.” As soon as the video surfaced on social media, netizens expressed anger against the minister. In the viral video, Sanjay Nishad is purportedly heard making these statements to villagers, even after they were trying to highlight issues caused by the waterlogging triggered due to the rise of the Ganga River after heavy rains. Meanwhile, in the video, a woman travelling with the minister and his team tries to explain the Nishad statements to an elderly woman. In response to the minister's remarks, the elderly woman said, “Stay here with us and take the blessings of Ganga yourself."

<p>Residents of Kanpur Dehat district were in for a shock when state Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad, during a visit to the flood-affected area, purportedly told them that the Ganga River reaches their doorstep to clean their feet.</p>

'Ganga comes to wash your feet': UP minister tells flood victims; Elderly woman asks him to 'take the blessings' — VIDEO

<p>Billions of sea stars have decayed and melted over the past decade, and scientists have been trying to figure out what killed them. Now, a team of researchers has solved the murder mystery that unfolded deep in the ocean. A study carried out into the deaths revealed that the bacterial cousin of cholera triggered the mass deaths that have stumped marine researchers for 10 years. The team of scientists from the US and Canada studied wild and captive starfish, and zeroed in on the culprit - Vibrio pectenicida. This bacterium caused the sea star wasting disease, leading the creatures to reach a point of decay before dying off. The disease in sea stars was first recorded in 2013. A massive outbreak of SSWD struck the North American Pacific coast. It spread from Alaska to Mexico and killed more than 20 different species of sea stars. Within days, starfish in the affected region developed lesions, with the decay setting in soon, killing them within days. This 12-year-old incident is believed to be the largest marine disease epidemic ever recorded in the wild. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/fearing-being-killed-by-sexually-aggressive-females-male-tarantulas-evolve-extra-long-genitals-1754464886070"><strong>Fearing being killed by sexually aggressive females, male tarantulas evolve extra-long genitals</strong></a></p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><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><h2><strong>A starfish species lost 90 per cent of its population&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>Besides the 2013 mass die-off, several more instances of sea star wasting disease have been recorded in the past decade. The population of one particular sea star species, Pycnopodia helianthoides, has been reduced by a whopping 90 per cent because of SSWD. This triggered an imbalance in the ecology of regions where the starfish lived. As their numbers reduced, sea urchins started to thrive and destroyed kelp forests. Scientists have tried to solve the mystery of the mass deaths ever since the disease first emerged. In 2014, a study noted that a sea star-associated densovirus led to the skin-melting disease in sea stars. However, it was quickly dismissed as any pathogenic virus could only affect a minority, ruling out that it caused the mass die-off. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/mysterious-symbols-believed-to-be-ancient-warning-from-ancestors-surface-on-hawaii-beach-1753940009753"><strong>Mysterious symbols believed to be 'ancient warning from ancestors' surface on Hawaii beach</strong></a></p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><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>Sea star wasting disease</strong></h2><p>The researchers compared the samples of sea stars with SSWD and healthy specimens. They discovered high levels of the bacteria in the coelomic fluid of diseased sea stars. The same was not found in the healthy starfish. They isolated the bacteria and grew them, and then exposed healthy sea stars to them. The creatures quickly developed SSWD and died. Further analysis revealed that SSWD was caused by a specific strain of the bacteria, called FHCF-3. The methodology used to test the bacteria and their effects is the same as that used to check which germ is causing a particular disease in humans. This convinced the scientists that Vibrio pectenicida had killed the sea stars. However, the study authors are still working to understand what causes the disease. Possible reasons include their shared food, physical contact or a low-lying presence in their surroundings.</p>

Billions of starfish suffered rotting and melting skin years ago, and scientists have tried to figure out the culprit. They now finally know what led to their condition and the sudden death, solving a marine murder mystery.

Billions of sea stars have decayed and melted over the past decade, and scientists have been trying to figure out what killed them. Now, a team of researchers has solved the murder mystery that unfolded deep in the ocean. A study carried out into the deaths revealed that the bacterial cousin of cholera triggered the mass deaths that have stumped marine researchers for 10 years. The team of scientists from the US and Canada studied wild and captive starfish, and zeroed in on the culprit - Vibrio pectenicida. This bacterium caused the sea star wasting disease, leading the creatures to reach a point of decay before dying off. The disease in sea stars was first recorded in 2013. A massive outbreak of SSWD struck the North American Pacific coast. It spread from Alaska to Mexico and killed more than 20 different species of sea stars. Within days, starfish in the affected region developed lesions, with the decay setting in soon, killing them within days. This 12-year-old incident is believed to be the largest marine disease epidemic ever recorded in the wild. Also Read: Fearing being killed by sexually aggressive females, male tarantulas evolve extra-long genitals Also Read: Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why A starfish species lost 90 per cent of its population Besides the 2013 mass die-off, several more instances of sea star wasting disease have been recorded in the past decade. The population of one particular sea star species, Pycnopodia helianthoides, has been reduced by a whopping 90 per cent because of SSWD. This triggered an imbalance in the ecology of regions where the starfish lived. As their numbers reduced, sea urchins started to thrive and destroyed kelp forests. Scientists have tried to solve the mystery of the mass deaths ever since the disease first emerged. In 2014, a study noted that a sea star-associated densovirus led to the skin-melting disease in sea stars. However, it was quickly dismissed as any pathogenic virus could only affect a minority, ruling out that it caused the mass die-off. Also Read: Mysterious symbols believed to be 'ancient warning from ancestors' surface on Hawaii beach Also Read: Ghostly silence from blue whales is an ominous sign for the world Sea star wasting disease The researchers compared the samples of sea stars with SSWD and healthy specimens. They discovered high levels of the bacteria in the coelomic fluid of diseased sea stars. The same was not found in the healthy starfish. They isolated the bacteria and grew them, and then exposed healthy sea stars to them. The creatures quickly developed SSWD and died. Further analysis revealed that SSWD was caused by a specific strain of the bacteria, called FHCF-3. The methodology used to test the bacteria and their effects is the same as that used to check which germ is causing a particular disease in humans. This convinced the scientists that Vibrio pectenicida had killed the sea stars. However, the study authors are still working to understand what causes the disease. Possible reasons include their shared food, physical contact or a low-lying presence in their surroundings.

<p>Billions of starfish suffered rotting and melting skin years ago, and scientists have tried to figure out the culprit. They now finally know what led to their condition and the sudden death, solving a marine murder mystery.</p>

Billions of starfish died of rotting and melting skin disease. Scientists now know who did it

<p>A Russian influencer suffered a serious spinal injury after attempting the viral "stiletto challenge," inspired by Nicki Minaj's song High School. In this trend, the participants are suppose to wear high heels while striking dramatic poses to the tune of the hit track. Mariana Barutkina, who is a new mom, shared a video of herself attempting the challenge in her kitchen. However, she suffered a medical emergency because of the challenge, but does not regret the attempt as it made her an overnight star.</p><h2>What happened?</h2><p>In the clip, Mariana Barutkina is seen standing on a jar of baby food placed on a saucepan before climbing onto a countertop in stilettos. She attempts a one-foot squat in heels, managing to hold her balance for a few seconds. However, she suddenly slips and falls backward off the counter, hitting the ground and suffering a serious injury. "I decided to start blogging, the first content shooting - and here I am leaving the doctor diagnosed with 'Th9 compression bending uncomplicated fracture of the body,'" Barutkina wrote in the caption. "The irony? Karma? Or just life, which always tests our strength at the most unexpected moment," she added. Barutkina also said she had no regrets because this one video made her a “popular person.” "People, thank you for your popularity, for your concerns and for your comments. I'm doing great, following the guidelines and now living in "star" status," she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What is ‘Stiletto Challenge’?</h2><p>The "Stiletto Challenge" is a viral social media trend where participants, often women, attempt to perform Nicki Minaj’s iconic stance from her 2013 High School music video while wearing high stiletto heels. In the video, Minaj was seen balancing in stilettos by a pool. The challenge began when influencer Imanni shared a video balancing on a dumbbell, prompting others to join in with their versions using stools, kitchenware, and pottery equipment. On August 5, 2025, Nicki Minaj herself participated in the challenge, sharing a video on Instagram. She captioned it: “Dear Barbz, about that pose… this Chanel dress was just a tad shorter than I thought and the thongs definitely didn’t help. Didn’t want to make it explicit. Both feet on the ground tho. Ten toes. Ima put on a different outfit that won’t show so much skin and do it again for you guys later. Love.” Medical professionals have since warned that attempting advanced moves in stilettos can lead to serious injuries including: spine and back injuries, fractures and dislocations, long-term mobility issues.</p>

Barutkina's case highlights how dangerous viral challenges like the stiletto challenge can be. Though she embraces the fame it brought, her injury serves as a cautionary tale about the real-world consequences of chasing virality.

A Russian influencer suffered a serious spinal injury after attempting the viral "stiletto challenge," inspired by Nicki Minaj's song High School. In this trend, the participants are suppose to wear high heels while striking dramatic poses to the tune of the hit track. Mariana Barutkina, who is a new mom, shared a video of herself attempting the challenge in her kitchen. However, she suffered a medical emergency because of the challenge, but does not regret the attempt as it made her an overnight star. What happened? In the clip, Mariana Barutkina is seen standing on a jar of baby food placed on a saucepan before climbing onto a countertop in stilettos. She attempts a one-foot squat in heels, managing to hold her balance for a few seconds. However, she suddenly slips and falls backward off the counter, hitting the ground and suffering a serious injury. "I decided to start blogging, the first content shooting - and here I am leaving the doctor diagnosed with 'Th9 compression bending uncomplicated fracture of the body,'" Barutkina wrote in the caption. "The irony? Karma? Or just life, which always tests our strength at the most unexpected moment," she added. Barutkina also said she had no regrets because this one video made her a “popular person.” "People, thank you for your popularity, for your concerns and for your comments. I'm doing great, following the guidelines and now living in "star" status," she added.

<p>Barutkina's case highlights how dangerous viral challenges like the stiletto challenge can be. Though she embraces the fame it brought, her injury serves as a cautionary tale about the real-world consequences of chasing virality.</p>

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