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Tamil Nadu is in the grip of a full-blown constitutional crisis after the Governor refused to invite actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government despite it winning 108 seats and emerging as the single-largest party. This comes as rival parties huddle behind closed doors to explore alternatives that would effectively deny TVK the power it believes the public mandate has conferred on it. The TVK has responded with a stark threat: if either the DMK or AIADMK attempts to stake claim to the government, every TVK MLA, all 108 of them will resign. The warning came after reports confirmed that top DMK figures are actively considering a scenario in which AIADMK chief E Palaniswami becomes Chief Minister with DMK's outside support, an arrangement that would unite two parties that have spent decades as bitter rivals, and that would shut out the party that received the most votes.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-the-first-time-chandranath-rath-is-not-the-only-suvendu-adhikari-aide-to-die-under-mysterious-circumstances-all-details-here-pradip-jha-1778139182978">Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here</a><h2>Governor denies TVK chance to form government without proven majority</h2>Governor RV Arlekar met Vijay for the second time in two days on Thursday (May 7), and again declined to allow him to proceed. The Governor's position is that TVK has not demonstrated it commands a majority, and he has insisted Vijay produce letters of support from 118 legislators, the threshold required to form government, before any swearing-in ceremony is arranged. TVK currently has 108 seats, plus five more with Congress's five MLAs already in its corner and negotiations underway with Left parties and smaller outfits for the remaining numbers. The party is now reportedly considering approaching the courts."The requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the Government, has not been established," Raj Bhavan said in a communique.<h2>'Inappropriate'</h2>Constitutional experts and TVK's allies have pushed back hard on the Governor's stance. The CPI called it "inappropriate," citing the Supreme Court's landmark SR Bommai judgment, which established that the floor of the assembly, not the Governor's office, is the proper place to test a majority.Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan was pointed in his criticism. "The Governor cannot demand a list of people supporting TVK. He cannot say, 'Who is supporting you? Bring 118 and prove it to me, then come for the swearing-in ceremony.'" The outgoing DMK called the Governor's decision "unacceptable" and "a disrespect" to the mandate. Actor Kamal Haasan also voiced public support for Vijay.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/thalapathy-vijay-mgr-rajnikanth-and-more-south-indian-superstars-who-turned-fan-power-into-political-parties-tvk-aiadmk-tamil-nadu-election-mgr-ntr-1778133323852">Thalapathy Vijay, MGR, Rajnikanth and more: South Indian superstars who turned fan power into political parties</a><h2>What are DMK and AIDMK up to?</h2>Within the DMK, however, the picture is more complicated. The party passed four resolutions Thursday, including one authorising chief MK Stalin to take "emergency decisions," and asked all its MLAs to remain in Chennai until May 10. Top party sources confirmed to NDTV that a Palaniswami-led government with DMK support is being actively discussed, driven in part by fears among younger party leaders, particularly those aligned with Udhayanidhi Stalin, that if Vijay takes power, he could dominate Tamil Nadu politics for a generation the way MGR did, keeping the DMK out of power for as long as he remained active. Older DMK leaders, including Stalin himself, are said to be less convinced, worried about the public backlash of such an unlikely alliance.The AIADMK, for its part, has told its 45-plus MLAs to wait and observe. While a section within the party is open to aligning with TVK, senior leadership has firmly ruled it out. Palaniswami told his MLAs Thursday there is no relation between TVK and AIADMK and no question of poaching at this point, asking them to remain calm for at least two more days.The coming 48 hours are likely to be decisive. TVK is racing to assemble the numbers it needs to satisfy the Governor. Its opponents are racing to find an arrangement that prevents that from happening. And somewhere in the middle, Tamil Nadu's electorate is waiting to find out whether the verdict it delivered at the polls will actually determine who governs the state.

Tamil Nadu is staring at a constitutional showdown. Despite emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats, Vijay’s TVK is still being kept from power, and now rival camps may unite in an extraordinary bid to block him. TVK’s warning: deny the mandate, and all 108 MLAs resign.

Tamil Nadu is in the grip of a full-blown constitutional crisis after the Governor refused to invite actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government despite it winning 108 seats and emerging as the single-largest party. This comes as rival parties huddle behind closed doors to explore alternatives that would effectively deny TVK the power it believes the public mandate has conferred on it. The TVK has responded with a stark threat: if either the DMK or AIADMK attempts to stake claim to the government, every TVK MLA, all 108 of them will resign. The warning came after reports confirmed that top DMK figures are actively considering a scenario in which AIADMK chief E Palaniswami becomes Chief Minister with DMK's outside support, an arrangement that would unite two parties that have spent decades as bitter rivals, and that would shut out the party that received the most votes. Also read | Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here Governor denies TVK chance to form government without proven majority Governor RV Arlekar met Vijay for the second time in two days on Thursday (May 7), and again declined to allow him to proceed. The Governor's position is that TVK has not demonstrated it commands a majority, and he has insisted Vijay produce letters of support from 118 legislators, the threshold required to form government, before any swearing-in ceremony is arranged. TVK currently has 108 seats, plus five more with Congress's five MLAs already in its corner and negotiations underway with Left parties and smaller outfits for the remaining numbers. The party is now reportedly considering approaching the courts. "The requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the Government, has not been established," Raj Bhavan said in a communique. 'Inappropriate' Constitutional experts and TVK's allies have pushed back hard on the Governor's stance. The CPI called it "inappropriate," citing the Supreme Court's landmark SR Bommai judgment, which established that the floor of the assembly, not the Governor's office, is the proper place to test a majority. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan was pointed in his criticism. "The Governor cannot demand a list of people supporting TVK. He cannot say, 'Who is supporting you? Bring 118 and prove it to me, then come for the swearing-in ceremony.'" The outgoing DMK called the Governor's decision "unacceptable" and "a disrespect" to the mandate. Actor Kamal Haasan also voiced public support for Vijay. Also read | Thalapathy Vijay, MGR, Rajnikanth and more: South Indian superstars who turned fan power into political parties What are DMK and AIDMK up to? Within the DMK, however, the picture is more complicated. The party passed four resolutions Thursday, including one authorising chief MK Stalin to take "emergency decisions," and asked all its MLAs to remain in Chennai until May 10. Top party sources confirmed to NDTV that a Palaniswami-led government with DMK support is being actively discussed, driven in part by fears among younger party leaders, particularly those aligned with Udhayanidhi Stalin, that if Vijay takes power, he could dominate Tamil Nadu politics for a generation the way MGR did, keeping the DMK out of power for as long as he remained active. Older DMK leaders, including Stalin himself, are said to be less convinced, worried about the public backlash of such an unlikely alliance. The AIADMK, for its part, has told its 45-plus MLAs to wait and observe. While a section within the party is open to aligning with TVK, senior leadership has firmly ruled it out. Palaniswami told his MLAs Thursday there is no relation between TVK and AIADMK and no question of poaching at this point, asking them to remain calm for at least two more days. The coming 48 hours are likely to be decisive. TVK is racing to assemble the numbers it needs to satisfy the Governor. Its opponents are racing to find an arrangement that prevents that from happening. And somewhere in the middle, Tamil Nadu's electorate is waiting to find out whether the verdict it delivered at the polls will actually determine who governs the state.

Tamil Nadu is staring at a constitutional showdown. Despite emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats, Vijay’s TVK is still being kept from power, and now rival camps may unite in an extraordinary bid to block him. TVK’s warning: deny the mandate, and all 108 MLAs resign.

Tamil Nadu political crisis: TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Thalapathy Vijay from forming government

Canvas, a Learning Management System (LMS) used primarily by schools, universities, and other educational institutions, was hacked for a second time on Thursday, following Tuesday's attack in which a trove of private data was breached. As students trying to access grades and study materials opened the page, they saw a message from a hacking group. Schools and universities across the United States had a ransom note pop up on the homepage of their schools’ Canvas sites. “ShinyHunters has breached Instructure (again),” the warning read, as reported by various portals in America. “Instead of contacting us to resolve it they ignored us and did some ‘security patches.’ Instructure still has until EOD 12 May 2026 to contact us,” the ransom note read. User reports on Downdetector also indicated problems with Canvas by Instructure since 4:16 pm ET. Instructure is the company that operates Canvas and has officially acknowledged a "cybersecurity incident" currently under investigation.&nbsp;<h2>Private data compromised in Canvas hack</h2>The company said that the data breached in the hack included private information that is also found in a campus directory, such as names, email addresses, and student identification numbers. Messages stored within the platform also could have been leaked, it added. Instructure further confirmed that it has found no evidence that sensitive information, like passwords, financial records, government identifiers, or dates of birth, was compromised in the attack. However, it has taken steps to mitigate the situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Hackers set deadline for Instructure to negotiate a settlement&nbsp;</h2>Meanwhile, TechCrunch reported that the hackers compromised Instructure again and defaced the Canvas login pages of several schools. According to the outlet, the cybercrime group published a message on the Canvas login pages of three schools, which read that they will publish the stolen data on May 12 if Instructure fails to “negotiate a settlement.” The outlet checked the pages and noted that the hackers seem to have inserted an HTML file into the login screens to display their message. TechCrunch also reached out to a member of ShinyHunters and asked how they managed to breach the login pages, but the person refused to share specifics. However, he confirmed that this was a second, separate breach. Notably, the hackers claimed that they had stolen data from almost 9,000 schools around the world in the first hack, with nearly 231 million affected people.

Canvas hacked: The Learning Management System used by several schools and universities across the world was hacked for a second time on Thursday. The hackers claim to have access to information on nearly 231 million people and have set a deadline of May 12 for a settlement.

Canvas, a Learning Management System (LMS) used primarily by schools, universities, and other educational institutions, was hacked for a second time on Thursday, following Tuesday's attack in which a trove of private data was breached. As students trying to access grades and study materials opened the page, they saw a message from a hacking group. Schools and universities across the United States had a ransom note pop up on the homepage of their schools’ Canvas sites. “ShinyHunters has breached Instructure (again),” the warning read, as reported by various portals in America. “Instead of contacting us to resolve it they ignored us and did some ‘security patches.’ Instructure still has until EOD 12 May 2026 to contact us,” the ransom note read. User reports on Downdetector also indicated problems with Canvas by Instructure since 4:16 pm ET. Instructure is the company that operates Canvas and has officially acknowledged a "cybersecurity incident" currently under investigation. Private data compromised in Canvas hack The company said that the data breached in the hack included private information that is also found in a campus directory, such as names, email addresses, and student identification numbers. Messages stored within the platform also could have been leaked, it added. Instructure further confirmed that it has found no evidence that sensitive information, like passwords, financial records, government identifiers, or dates of birth, was compromised in the attack. However, it has taken steps to mitigate the situation. Hackers set deadline for Instructure to negotiate a settlement Meanwhile, TechCrunch reported that the hackers compromised Instructure again and defaced the Canvas login pages of several schools. According to the outlet, the cybercrime group published a message on the Canvas login pages of three schools, which read that they will publish the stolen data on May 12 if Instructure fails to “negotiate a settlement.” The outlet checked the pages and noted that the hackers seem to have inserted an HTML file into the login screens to display their message. TechCrunch also reached out to a member of ShinyHunters and asked how they managed to breach the login pages, but the person refused to share specifics. However, he confirmed that this was a second, separate breach. Notably, the hackers claimed that they had stolen data from almost 9,000 schools around the world in the first hack, with nearly 231 million affected people.

Canvas hacked: The Learning Management System used by several schools and universities across the world was hacked for a second time on Thursday. The hackers claim to have access to information on nearly 231 million people and have set a deadline of May 12 for a settlement.

Canvas hacked again: Hackers set deadline to keep information of '231mn' people safe

BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot and killed on Wednesday (May 6) in what an eyewitness described as a professional, pre-planned hit, as post-poll violence in the state claimed another life.&nbsp;As key details of the shooting that shocked West Bengal and India continue to emerge, a look at history shows that this was not the first time an aide of Suvendu Adhikari died under mysterious, suspicious circumstances. Back in 2013, Pradip Jha, a PA of Adhikari, was found dead, with his body lying on &nbsp;Strand Road in Kolkata. The two deaths share some uncanny similarities and an apparent link to Suvendu Adhikari. Is Rath's death a result of the ongoing post-poll clashes between the BJP and the TMC, or is someone targeting Adhikari's trusted people? Here's all you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-was-chandranath-rath-air-force-veteran-suvendu-adhikari-s-most-trusted-aide-killed-in-brazen-west-bengal-shooting-1778123080382">Who was Chandranath Rath? Suvendu Adhikari's PA killed in brazen WB shooting</a><h2>History repeats itself? What happened to Suvendu Adhikari's PA, Pradip Jha</h2>On August 3, 2013, Pradip Jha, a former personal assistant and political secretary to then-Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Suvendu Adhikari, was found dead in a mysterious incident on Strand Road in Kolkata.The 42-year-old was a resident of Barasat and had served as a PA/political secretary to TMC parliamentarians, including Suvendu Adhikari. He was found unconscious on the road, and surprisingly, pavement dwellers could not confirm when or how he arrived there.Police did not find any immediate injury marks on his body during the initial investigation, and an autopsy suggested he may have choked after consuming a large amount of alcohol. However, his family and political associates immediately disputed this, alleging he was murdered. Subsequently, an investigation was launched in 2013, but reports suggest that no definitive updates were ever made public regarding the culprits or final findings.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/suvendu-adhikari-pa-s-killing-pre-planned-eyewitness-reveals-shocking-details-of-shooting-in-west-bengal-s-madhyamgram-mamata-banerjee-tmc-vs-bjp-1778119401254">Suvendu Adhikari PA's killing 'pre-planned'? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of shooting in West Bengal's Madhyamgram</a><h2>Suvendu Adhikari's bodyguard Subhabrata Chakraborty killed mysteriously</h2>In 2018, Subhabrata Chakraborty, a State Armed Police personnel who had been part of Suvendu Adhikari’s security detail for over seven years, was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head inside a police barrack in Kanthi, Purba Medinipur, located opposite Adhikari's residence. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.Chakraborty's death was initially ruled a suicide, but the case was reopened in 2021 after Adhikari defected from TMC to the BJP.<h2>2021: Pulak Lahiri, another Suvendu Adhikari aide killed</h2>Pulak Lahiri, once known in political circles as a close aide and driver to Suvendu Adhikari, died under mysterious circumstances in 2021. Reports suggest that Lahiri was more than just a driver. During Suvendu Adhikari’s years in the Trinamool Congress and later after his switch to the BJP, he was widely described as a trusted associate who remained in his inner circle. During the high-stakes 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, particularly in the fiercely contested Nandigram seat, Lahiri reportedly served as one of Adhikari’s counting agents.However, soon after the elections, Lahiri was found dead under circumstances that quickly triggered suspicion and political controversy. Early reports suggested he was found hanging, but almost immediately, questions began surfacing from family members and political opponents, some of whom alleged that the death may not have been straightforward. These suspicions were amplified by claims, circulated largely through rival political narratives and local speculation, that Lahiri may have been preparing to reveal sensitive information linked to election-related matters.That allegation, often framed as a possible “testimony” angle, has remained one of the most controversial aspects of the case. However, there has been no publicly established or legally verified conclusion proving such claims.&nbsp;

Suvendu Adhikari’s inner circle has now seen multiple mysterious deaths over more than a decade: Pradip Jha in 2013, security aide Subhabrata Chakraborty in 2018, Pulak Lahiri in 2021 and now Chandranath Rath in 2026. Coincidence, political violence, or a deeper pattern? Scroll down.

BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot and killed on Wednesday (May 6) in what an eyewitness described as a professional, pre-planned hit, as post-poll violence in the state claimed another life. As key details of the shooting that shocked West Bengal and India continue to emerge, a look at history shows that this was not the first time an aide of Suvendu Adhikari died under mysterious, suspicious circumstances. Back in 2013, Pradip Jha, a PA of Adhikari, was found dead, with his body lying on Strand Road in Kolkata. The two deaths share some uncanny similarities and an apparent link to Suvendu Adhikari. Is Rath's death a result of the ongoing post-poll clashes between the BJP and the TMC, or is someone targeting Adhikari's trusted people? Here's all you need to know. Also read | Who was Chandranath Rath? Suvendu Adhikari's PA killed in brazen WB shooting History repeats itself? What happened to Suvendu Adhikari's PA, Pradip Jha On August 3, 2013, Pradip Jha, a former personal assistant and political secretary to then-Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Suvendu Adhikari, was found dead in a mysterious incident on Strand Road in Kolkata. The 42-year-old was a resident of Barasat and had served as a PA/political secretary to TMC parliamentarians, including Suvendu Adhikari. He was found unconscious on the road, and surprisingly, pavement dwellers could not confirm when or how he arrived there. Police did not find any immediate injury marks on his body during the initial investigation, and an autopsy suggested he may have choked after consuming a large amount of alcohol. However, his family and political associates immediately disputed this, alleging he was murdered. Subsequently, an investigation was launched in 2013, but reports suggest that no definitive updates were ever made public regarding the culprits or final findings. Also read | Suvendu Adhikari PA's killing 'pre-planned'? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of shooting in West Bengal's Madhyamgram Suvendu Adhikari's bodyguard Subhabrata Chakraborty killed mysteriously In 2018, Subhabrata Chakraborty, a State Armed Police personnel who had been part of Suvendu Adhikari’s security detail for over seven years, was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head inside a police barrack in Kanthi, Purba Medinipur, located opposite Adhikari's residence. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Chakraborty's death was initially ruled a suicide, but the case was reopened in 2021 after Adhikari defected from TMC to the BJP. 2021: Pulak Lahiri, another Suvendu Adhikari aide killed Pulak Lahiri, once known in political circles as a close aide and driver to Suvendu Adhikari, died under mysterious circumstances in 2021. Reports suggest that Lahiri was more than just a driver. During Suvendu Adhikari’s years in the Trinamool Congress and later after his switch to the BJP, he was widely described as a trusted associate who remained in his inner circle. During the high-stakes 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, particularly in the fiercely contested Nandigram seat, Lahiri reportedly served as one of Adhikari’s counting agents. However, soon after the elections, Lahiri was found dead under circumstances that quickly triggered suspicion and political controversy. Early reports suggested he was found hanging, but almost immediately, questions began surfacing from family members and political opponents, some of whom alleged that the death may not have been straightforward. These suspicions were amplified by claims, circulated largely through rival political narratives and local speculation, that Lahiri may have been preparing to reveal sensitive information linked to election-related matters. That allegation, often framed as a possible “testimony” angle, has remained one of the most controversial aspects of the case. However, there has been no publicly established or legally verified conclusion proving such claims.

Suvendu Adhikari’s inner circle has now seen multiple mysterious deaths over more than a decade: Pradip Jha in 2013, security aide Subhabrata Chakraborty in 2018, Pulak Lahiri in 2021 and now Chandranath Rath in 2026. Coincidence, political violence, or a deeper pattern? Scroll down.

Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday alleged that she was harassed by a group of men aboard an IndiGo flight travelling from Kolkata to Delhi, saying the incident compromised her safety during the journey. According to Moitra, the incident took place on flight 6E719 while she was travelling to Delhi to attend a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence. She said the matter was immediately reported to the cabin crew.&nbsp;In a post on X, Moitra alleged that a group of four to six men behaved in an intimidating manner during the flight.&nbsp;“Was on seat 1F on 6E719. Four to six men boarded as a group, leered at me, and went to the back of the aircraft. When the flight landed, and before the doors were opened, this is what they did and filmed it. This is no ‘citizen anger’. This is harassment, and it violates my safety on an aircraft. There is no way these louts can get away with this harassment inside an aeroplane,” she wrote.&nbsp;In another post on X, the 51-year-old MP blamed what she described as “BJP culture” for the incident and said she decided to formally raise the matter after videos from the flight began circulating online.&nbsp;“This is BJP culture. Why is anyone surprised? I ignored it &amp; went to my meeting from the airport. Then people forwarded me a video which the Sanghis were ‘viralling’. That’s when I called it out. @IndiGo6E tells me they need a formal complaint. Which I am sending,” she wrote.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">So here is the official complaint <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiGo6E?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiGo6E</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RamMNK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RamMNK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DGCAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DGCAIndia</a> - please inform me of action taken. Regards. (1/2) <a href="https://t.co/93tRx6izp4">pic.twitter.com/93tRx6izp4</a>&mdash; Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) <a href="https://twitter.com/MahuaMoitra/status/2052414662147441058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Mahua Moitra shares a video from inside the aircraft</h2>The Krishnanagar MP also shared a 28-second video allegedly recorded moments before the aircraft doors opened after landing in Delhi. In the clip, several men can allegedly be heard shouting “Chor, Chor, TMC Chor” and “Jai Shri Ram”.&nbsp;Moitra tagged the Civil Aviation Minister in her post and urged authorities to take action against those involved. She also requested the airline to review the cabin crew report and place the passengers on a “no-fly list”.&nbsp;Later on Thursday night, Moitra submitted a formal complaint to the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Civil Aviation Minister, the Public Grievances Officer in the ministry and IndiGo’s nodal officer. The complaints were reportedly sent through both Speed Post and email.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ALERT! i travelled to Delhi today on official work to attend meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence. Was on seat 1F on 6E 719. 4-6 men boarded in a group &amp; leered at me &amp; went to back of plane. When flight landed &amp; before doors opened this is what they did &amp;… <a href="https://t.co/QE0SwrUY8I">pic.twitter.com/QE0SwrUY8I</a>&mdash; Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) <a href="https://twitter.com/MahuaMoitra/status/2052361259996287009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The controversy comes days after the BJP secured a sweeping victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 207 seats with a 45.84 per cent vote share, while the All India Trinamool Congress was reduced to 80 seats with 40.8 per cent votes.

The Trinamool Congress MP has lodged a formal complaint with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and IndiGo, seeking action against the men who allegedly raised slogans against her during the flight.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday alleged that she was harassed by a group of men aboard an IndiGo flight travelling from Kolkata to Delhi, saying the incident compromised her safety during the journey. According to Moitra, the incident took place on flight 6E719 while she was travelling to Delhi to attend a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence. She said the matter was immediately reported to the cabin crew. In a post on X, Moitra alleged that a group of four to six men behaved in an intimidating manner during the flight. “Was on seat 1F on 6E719. Four to six men boarded as a group, leered at me, and went to the back of the aircraft. When the flight landed, and before the doors were opened, this is what they did and filmed it. This is no ‘citizen anger’. This is harassment, and it violates my safety on an aircraft. There is no way these louts can get away with this harassment inside an aeroplane,” she wrote. In another post on X, the 51-year-old MP blamed what she described as “BJP culture” for the incident and said she decided to formally raise the matter after videos from the flight began circulating online. “This is BJP culture. Why is anyone surprised? I ignored it & went to my meeting from the airport. Then people forwarded me a video which the Sanghis were ‘viralling’. That’s when I called it out. @IndiGo6E tells me they need a formal complaint. Which I am sending,” she wrote.

The Trinamool Congress MP has lodged a formal complaint with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and IndiGo, seeking action against the men who allegedly raised slogans against her during the flight.

‘TMC chor’: Mahua Moitra alleges harassment onboard IndiGo flight, blames ‘BJP culture’

Here's one more reason to diss men. According to a new study, men are hurting the planet many more times than women. This is primarily because of all the travelling they undertake and their food choices. They are also less concerned about climate change and unwilling to change their ways to protect Earth. Altogether, they are worsening things for everyone and have a larger carbon footprint than the other sex. The revelations were made in a new paper titled "Men, masculinities, and the planet at the end of (M)Anthropocene", which saw 22 researchers from 13 countries joining in. &nbsp;"There is now plenty of research that shows clear negative impacts of some men's behaviour on the environment and climate," Professor Jeff Hearn, of the University of Huddersfield, said. Much of it has to do with tourism, but also their so-called "manly" activities, such as hunting and fishing, and their preference for meat.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/gen-z-officially-less-intelligent-than-millennials-first-recorded-intergenerational-iq-drop-1770115374340?fbclid=IwY2xjawRpIw1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6cTFMNjJSa2lVSGFwc05Bc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHozBB1LKQglK0Tn87lijEZOcgbmj7cjAG5rj4Wxxe34FJjXE74gP6aQU6PB6_aem_fLAaHmz9-l6khHvACqS5kA">Gen Z is officially less intelligent than millennials, first recorded intergenerational IQ drop</a><h2>Study on men and their impact on Earth</h2>&nbsp;Twenty-two researchers from 13 countries collaborated on the review published in the International Journal for Masculinity Studies. The paper noted six stand-out points which reflect how men are damaging the planet. This list of complaints against men is backed by science, and yes, it also talks about "not all men".Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/birds-have-a-preference-for-one-human-sex-and-they-made-it-clear-2-700-times-1777874452101">Birds have a clear preference when it comes to choosing between men and women</a>&nbsp;Larger carbon footprint The main finding of the study is concerned with men and their activities. They were the main consumers of meat and also indulged in hunting and fishing, which disrupt the environmental balance. They also travel more, which also impacts Earth negatively. The study states, "Men consume more meat than women" and "meat consumption remains part of hegemonic masculinity."&nbsp;Men and climate change The study found that men tend to largely stay away from anything related to climate change and are also less willing to change their behaviour and practices.Men and environmental politics They are also less active in environmental politics and do not connect as much with political parties that work for it. The researchers say that "climate denialism often combines with misogyny" among influential masculinities.&nbsp;Destructive activities Men are more involved in fields that have high environmental impact. They "tend to be more involved in owning, managing, controlling heavy, chemical, carbon–based industries". Militarism is also linked to men, which also has grave consequences for the environment.&nbsp;Who are these men? The researchers refrained from naming the particular countries whose men are inflicting damage on the planet. However, it does point out that these "patterns apply especially to privileged Euro-Western countries, particularly elite white men."&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/men-are-bad-for-the-planet-say-scientists-1778175477419/embed&nbsp;Not all men However, the researchers admit that the findings do not apply to all men, and several of them are playing their role in saving the environment.&nbsp;Professor Jeff Hearn says that while the negative impact of certain masculine behaviours is clear, they do not make it to mainstream environmental policy debates.

Men are fighting wars, men are eating more meat, they are involved in destructive activities, factories that are killing the environment, and on top of all this, they do not care. This is what a new study involving 22 scientists from 13 countries claims is wrong with the world today. 

Here's one more reason to diss men. According to a new study, men are hurting the planet many more times than women. This is primarily because of all the travelling they undertake and their food choices. They are also less concerned about climate change and unwilling to change their ways to protect Earth. Altogether, they are worsening things for everyone and have a larger carbon footprint than the other sex. The revelations were made in a new paper titled "Men, masculinities, and the planet at the end of (M)Anthropocene", which saw 22 researchers from 13 countries joining in. "There is now plenty of research that shows clear negative impacts of some men's behaviour on the environment and climate," Professor Jeff Hearn, of the University of Huddersfield, said. Much of it has to do with tourism, but also their so-called "manly" activities, such as hunting and fishing, and their preference for meat. Also Read: Gen Z is officially less intelligent than millennials, first recorded intergenerational IQ drop Study on men and their impact on Earth Twenty-two researchers from 13 countries collaborated on the review published in the International Journal for Masculinity Studies. The paper noted six stand-out points which reflect how men are damaging the planet. This list of complaints against men is backed by science, and yes, it also talks about "not all men". Also Read: Birds have a clear preference when it comes to choosing between men and women Larger carbon footprint The main finding of the study is concerned with men and their activities. They were the main consumers of meat and also indulged in hunting and fishing, which disrupt the environmental balance. They also travel more, which also impacts Earth negatively. The study states, "Men consume more meat than women" and "meat consumption remains part of hegemonic masculinity." Men and climate change The study found that men tend to largely stay away from anything related to climate change and are also less willing to change their behaviour and practices. Men and environmental politics They are also less active in environmental politics and do not connect as much with political parties that work for it. The researchers say that "climate denialism often combines with misogyny" among influential masculinities. Destructive activities Men are more involved in fields that have high environmental impact. They "tend to be more involved in owning, managing, controlling heavy, chemical, carbon–based industries". Militarism is also linked to men, which also has grave consequences for the environment. Who are these men? The researchers refrained from naming the particular countries whose men are inflicting damage on the planet. However, it does point out that these "patterns apply especially to privileged Euro-Western countries, particularly elite white men." https://www.wionews.com/videos/men-are-bad-for-the-planet-say-scientists-1778175477419/embed Not all men However, the researchers admit that the findings do not apply to all men, and several of them are playing their role in saving the environment. Professor Jeff Hearn says that while the negative impact of certain masculine behaviours is clear, they do not make it to mainstream environmental policy debates.

Men are fighting wars, men are eating more meat, they are involved in destructive activities, factories that are killing the environment, and on top of all this, they do not care. This is what a new study involving 22 scientists from 13 countries claims is wrong with the world today.

Sorry boys, science has cancelled you: Study says 'manly' activities are killing the planet

Kyle Loftis, a streetcar legend and the founder and owner of 1320Video, a highly influential automotive media platform and YouTube channel, passed away on Tuesday night (May 5). He was only 34, and no official reason has been given for his death. He kicked off his journey by capturing Omaha's local street racing scene. His work attracted a lot of attention and followers on social media who were shocked to hear of his sudden death. &nbsp;1320 Video confirmed his passing on May 6. "We are extremely saddened to share that Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320video, passed away last night. We are in a state of shock,” a message on its Instagram page read alongside his photo. It further stated, "Kyle’s passion for motorsports inspired millions of people around the world, and we will never forget what he has done to grow our beloved sport. Kyle was a beam of light at every gathering… his enthusiasm, kindness, and creativeness was contagious."&nbsp;It describes itself as the "largest street car media company in the world!" The company did not give a cause of death. The motorsports and street racing worlds are grieving his passing as tributes started pouring in from industry figures, professional racing teams and his followers. "Rest in peace. You were a huge part of the automotive community and we will never forget you. Thanks for everything you accomplished while being on earth with us," a comment read. Another tribute read, “RIP bro changed the street racing scene and made it motorized big reason for all the cool cars in gta v libertycity.com.”<h2>Kyle Loftis and 1320Video&nbsp;</h2>Loftis started his company in 2003. Initially, it was a passion project documenting Omaha's local street racing scene. Later, he took it to new heights, turning it into the world’s premier street racing and drag racing media platform. Street racing enthusiasts started reaching out to the 1320Video YouTube channel, which grew to nearly 4 million subscribers. Loftis brought the "underground" car culture into the mainstream. He covered high-performance events in different parts of the world. He was known for his "raw and unfiltered" coverage of racing long before social media influencers emerged on the scene.

Kyle Loftis, a streetcar legend who introduced a whole generation to drag racing, street racing and high-performance automotive culture, passed away at the age of 34 on Tuesday. The reason for his death has not been disclosed.

Kyle Loftis, a streetcar legend and the founder and owner of 1320Video, a highly influential automotive media platform and YouTube channel, passed away on Tuesday night (May 5). He was only 34, and no official reason has been given for his death. He kicked off his journey by capturing Omaha's local street racing scene. His work attracted a lot of attention and followers on social media who were shocked to hear of his sudden death. 1320 Video confirmed his passing on May 6. "We are extremely saddened to share that Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320video, passed away last night. We are in a state of shock,” a message on its Instagram page read alongside his photo. It further stated, "Kyle’s passion for motorsports inspired millions of people around the world, and we will never forget what he has done to grow our beloved sport. Kyle was a beam of light at every gathering… his enthusiasm, kindness, and creativeness was contagious." It describes itself as the "largest street car media company in the world!" The company did not give a cause of death. The motorsports and street racing worlds are grieving his passing as tributes started pouring in from industry figures, professional racing teams and his followers. "Rest in peace. You were a huge part of the automotive community and we will never forget you. Thanks for everything you accomplished while being on earth with us," a comment read. Another tribute read, “RIP bro changed the street racing scene and made it motorized big reason for all the cool cars in gta v libertycity.com.” Kyle Loftis and 1320Video Loftis started his company in 2003. Initially, it was a passion project documenting Omaha's local street racing scene. Later, he took it to new heights, turning it into the world’s premier street racing and drag racing media platform. Street racing enthusiasts started reaching out to the 1320Video YouTube channel, which grew to nearly 4 million subscribers. Loftis brought the "underground" car culture into the mainstream. He covered high-performance events in different parts of the world. He was known for his "raw and unfiltered" coverage of racing long before social media influencers emerged on the scene.

Kyle Loftis, a streetcar legend who introduced a whole generation to drag racing, street racing and high-performance automotive culture, passed away at the age of 34 on Tuesday. The reason for his death has not been disclosed.

Kyle Loftis death: Motorsports world mourns the sudden passing of the streetcar legend

The data from the Storm Prediction Centre from 2003 to 2022 highlights the central and southern United States as the global epicenter for tornadic activity. Check the top 7 states of the US with the highest average number of tornadoes per year.

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Savannah Guthrie suddenly left Today on Wednesday, around 90 minutes into the show, which sent the internet buzzing. The exact reason for her sudden departure was not addressed formally. However, her co-anchor Craig Melvin said, “Savannah had to leave a little early. She’ll be right back tomorrow, though.” Guthrie returned to the show on Thursday but did not say anything about her early exit on Wednesday. According to a report on Page Six, she apparently left halfway "for some sort of appointment," and it wasn't linked to her mom. Guthrie has been handling a family tragedy and did not make an appearance on the show for two months. Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was kidnapped on February 1 from her home in Tucson, Arizona. The Pima County Sheriff's Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) all worked together to gather evidence and find the culprit. However, the 84-year-old remains missing.<h2>Savannah Guthrie on her return to Today</h2>Guthrie returned to Today on April 6. Before that, she sat down for an interview with Today co-host Hoda Kotb. She said that she needs to return, but it is "not going to be the same". Guthrie said, it is "such a place of joy and lightness, and I can’t come back and try to be something that I’m not." She added, "But I can’t not come back, because it’s my family. I think it’s part of my purpose right now." The 54-year-old added, that she "wants to smile" and "I will have joy. And my joy will be my protest. My joy will be my answer." On Thursday, Guthrie talked about the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, and Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods character which she said she could relate to. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Nancy Guthrie kidnapping update</h2> Meanwhile, the search for Nancy Guthrie continues and the family is offering $1 million for any information that could help bring her back. The investigation has entered the fourth month, and authorities have received over 30,000 tips. Despite this, neither has Nancy been located, nor do the officials have a suspect. Surveillance footage from her Ring doorbell showed a masked man with an "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" and a holstered gun. Blood was found on the front porch, and a hair was recovered from inside. DNA testing did not reveal any suspects. FBI Director Kash Patel recently talked about the case, slamming the Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos for reportedly keeping the agency out of the investigation for the first four days. Patel alleged that the FBI had a plane on standby to fly DNA evidence to Quantico, but local officials instead sent it to a private lab in Florida.&nbsp;

Savannah Guthrie abruptly left Today on Wednesday, midway without giving a reason. She returned the next day, but did not explain why she exited the show early. Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing. Savannah stayed away from Today for two months because of the tragedy.  

Savannah Guthrie suddenly left Today on Wednesday, around 90 minutes into the show, which sent the internet buzzing. The exact reason for her sudden departure was not addressed formally. However, her co-anchor Craig Melvin said, “Savannah had to leave a little early. She’ll be right back tomorrow, though.” Guthrie returned to the show on Thursday but did not say anything about her early exit on Wednesday. According to a report on Page Six, she apparently left halfway "for some sort of appointment," and it wasn't linked to her mom. Guthrie has been handling a family tragedy and did not make an appearance on the show for two months. Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was kidnapped on February 1 from her home in Tucson, Arizona. The Pima County Sheriff's Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) all worked together to gather evidence and find the culprit. However, the 84-year-old remains missing. Savannah Guthrie on her return to Today Guthrie returned to Today on April 6. Before that, she sat down for an interview with Today co-host Hoda Kotb. She said that she needs to return, but it is "not going to be the same". Guthrie said, it is "such a place of joy and lightness, and I can’t come back and try to be something that I’m not." She added, "But I can’t not come back, because it’s my family. I think it’s part of my purpose right now." The 54-year-old added, that she "wants to smile" and "I will have joy. And my joy will be my protest. My joy will be my answer." On Thursday, Guthrie talked about the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, and Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods character which she said she could relate to. Nancy Guthrie kidnapping update Meanwhile, the search for Nancy Guthrie continues and the family is offering $1 million for any information that could help bring her back. The investigation has entered the fourth month, and authorities have received over 30,000 tips. Despite this, neither has Nancy been located, nor do the officials have a suspect. Surveillance footage from her Ring doorbell showed a masked man with an "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" and a holstered gun. Blood was found on the front porch, and a hair was recovered from inside. DNA testing did not reveal any suspects. FBI Director Kash Patel recently talked about the case, slamming the Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos for reportedly keeping the agency out of the investigation for the first four days. Patel alleged that the FBI had a plane on standby to fly DNA evidence to Quantico, but local officials instead sent it to a private lab in Florida.

Savannah Guthrie abruptly left Today on Wednesday, midway without giving a reason. She returned the next day, but did not explain why she exited the show early. Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing. Savannah stayed away from Today for two months because of the tragedy. &nbsp;

Why did Savannah Guthrie leave Today midway on Wednesday? Here is one speculation

South Korea has introduced the first humanoid robot monk in the country, blended with spirituality and artificial intelligence, which draws global attention. The robot, named Gabi, officially made its debut at Seoul’s Jogye Temple ahead of the birthday celebrations of Gautam Buddha. Dressed in traditional Buddhist robes, 130 centimetres tall Gabi participated in a formal ordination ceremony along with senior monks. During the event, a monk questioned the humanoid robot whether it would dedicate its life to Buddhism, to which Gabi said, “Yes, I will devote myself.” “Will you devote yourself to the holy teaching?” the monk again asked. “Yes, I will devote myself,” Gabi answered. The video shared on social media by news agency Reuters shows the robot folding its hands and bowing respectfully, similar to traditional Buddhist practices during the ceremony. Later, Monks placed a 108-bead rosary near Gabi's neck as part of the ritual. But despite going through the customary incense burn ceremony at the event, Gabi allegedly received a symbolic sticker.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">South Korea&#39;s first humanoid robot monk made its debut at Jogye Temple in Seoul, ahead of Buddha&#39;s birthday. Gabi, the 130-centimeter-tall robot, wore a traditional grey-and-brown Buddhist robe and stood before monks as it pledged to devote itself to Buddhism <a href="https://t.co/NDzDANRkhl">pic.twitter.com/NDzDANRkhl</a>&mdash; Reuters (@Reuters) <a href="https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/2051987843996852245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>South Korea's first monk robot</h3>On Wednesday, Gabi became the first robot to be formally ordained as a monk in South Korea by the nation’s largest Buddhist sect, according to the Jogye Order. The name “Gabi” translates to Buddha’s mercy. “The ordination of a robot signifies that technology must be used in accordance with the values of compassion, wisdom and responsibility,” the order said in a statement, “and symbolises new possibilities for the coexistence of humans and technology.” The Jogye Order explained that the name draws inspiration from Siddhartha as well as a Korean expression linked to compassion and kindness. Officials said they chose a simple, easily pronounceable name while aiming to convey Buddha’s message of compassion worldwide. Ven. Seong Won, who heads cultural affairs for the Jogye Order, told Reuters that the initiative serves as an early exploration into how humans and robots might coexist in the future. Although the idea may seem unconventional today, he noted that such experiments could become increasingly relevant as societies continue embracing artificial intelligence and robotics. In January, the Venerable Jinwoo, the president of the Jogye Order, directed that artificial intelligence be introduced into the tradition at his annual New Year’s address. A manager at the Jogye Order, Hong Min-suk, stated that he hoped that the robot would help spread Buddhism and allow people to see the religion as progressive. Later this month, the robot is set to participate in the Lotus Lantern Festival, one of South Korea's major celebrations marking Buddha’s birth. “Robots are destined to collaborate with humans in every field in the future,” Hong said during an interview on Thursday at the Jogye Temple in Seoul. “It will only be natural for them to be part of our festival.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/aliens-looking-to-meet-us-would-be-intelligent-enough-to-scream-not-whisper-1778072334596">Aliens looking to meet us would be intelligent enough to scream, not whisper</a>

South Korea has ordained "Gabi," its first humanoid robot monk, at Seoul’s Jogye Temple. Standing 130cm tall and dressed in traditional robes, the AI-driven robot took vows of devotion to spread Buddhism. 

South Korea has introduced the first humanoid robot monk in the country, blended with spirituality and artificial intelligence, which draws global attention. The robot, named Gabi, officially made its debut at Seoul’s Jogye Temple ahead of the birthday celebrations of Gautam Buddha. Dressed in traditional Buddhist robes, 130 centimetres tall Gabi participated in a formal ordination ceremony along with senior monks. During the event, a monk questioned the humanoid robot whether it would dedicate its life to Buddhism, to which Gabi said, “Yes, I will devote myself.” “Will you devote yourself to the holy teaching?” the monk again asked. “Yes, I will devote myself,” Gabi answered. The video shared on social media by news agency Reuters shows the robot folding its hands and bowing respectfully, similar to traditional Buddhist practices during the ceremony. Later, Monks placed a 108-bead rosary near Gabi's neck as part of the ritual. But despite going through the customary incense burn ceremony at the event, Gabi allegedly received a symbolic sticker.

South Korea has ordained "Gabi," its first humanoid robot monk, at Seoul’s Jogye Temple. Standing 130cm tall and dressed in traditional robes, the AI-driven robot took vows of devotion to spread Buddhism.&nbsp;

Meet Gabi: South Korea’s first AI-powered Buddhist monk, set to join Lotus Lantern festival - VIDEO

Apple is set to pay $250 million (£184 million) in order to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the giant smartphone-making company of misleading millions of iPhone buyers with claims of AI-powered Siri features that still don't exist. The features are still unavailable on iPhones, nearly two years after Apple first introduced them. The settlement, which was released on 5 May, applies to around 36 million devices sold in the US, with eligible users set to receive between $25 (£18) and $95 (£70) per device. The payout could increase if fewer people's claims are submitted, meaning early applicants may receive significantly more than the base rate.<h3>How to claim a refund?</h3>All the US customers who purchased an iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max between 10 June 2024 and 29 March 2025 are eligible to file claims. In response, claimants need to provide their device serial number, Apple Account information, and phone number. The iPhone maker company will begin sending email notices to all the eligible buyers within 45 days of 5 May, and then the claim forms will be available through the official settlement website. Meanwhile, the final hearing of the court to approve the deal is scheduled for 17 June.<h3>What is the case?</h3>The lawsuit against the company was filed by plaintiff Peter Landsheft in a US federal court in California in 2024. He targeted the marketing of Apple, claiming a smarter, more personalised version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. The features were previewed by Apple at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024, promoting advertisements after the iPhone 16 was launched in September. Court documents claimed that Apple heavily promoted the features across the internet, television, and other media platforms, creating expectations that they would be available at launch. However, after months of advertising, Apple announced in March 2025 that the revamped Siri would be delayed and subsequently withdrew the ads. The National Advertising Division also advised the company to stop marketing the AI features as “available now.”<h3>Siri upgrade still pending</h3>As of May 2026, the personalised Siri capabilities have yet to roll out to users. They are now anticipated to debut with iOS 27, which Apple is expected to unveil at WWDC 2026 on June 8. This means customers who bought iPhones based on Apple’s 2024 promotional campaign may end up waiting nearly two years for the promised features. Apple did not acknowledge any wrongdoing under the settlement. The company stated that it chose to resolve the issue to remain focused on “delivering the most innovative products and services” to users. It also highlighted several Apple Intelligence features already introduced since 2024, including Visual Intelligence, Writing Tools, and Live Translation. The $250 million (£184 million) settlement fund will also cover legal and administrative expenses, reducing the amount distributed to claimants. Although the agreement was initially reached in December 2025, the detailed terms were only disclosed publicly this week.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/41-68-billion-spam-calls-in-india-66-per-cent-of-unknown-numbers-on-truecaller-were-spam-whatever-happened-to-do-not-disturb-1778144364126">41.68 billion spam calls in India: 66 per cent of unknown numbers on Truecaller were spam. Whatever happened to Do Not Disturb?</a>

Apple is settling a class-action lawsuit for $250M over misleading claims about AI-powered Siri features, which remain unavailable two years after being previewed. Check in this article which model of iPhone and countries' users will get the disbursed amount. 

Apple is set to pay $250 million (£184 million) in order to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the giant smartphone-making company of misleading millions of iPhone buyers with claims of AI-powered Siri features that still don't exist. The features are still unavailable on iPhones, nearly two years after Apple first introduced them. The settlement, which was released on 5 May, applies to around 36 million devices sold in the US, with eligible users set to receive between $25 (£18) and $95 (£70) per device. The payout could increase if fewer people's claims are submitted, meaning early applicants may receive significantly more than the base rate. How to claim a refund? All the US customers who purchased an iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max between 10 June 2024 and 29 March 2025 are eligible to file claims. In response, claimants need to provide their device serial number, Apple Account information, and phone number. The iPhone maker company will begin sending email notices to all the eligible buyers within 45 days of 5 May, and then the claim forms will be available through the official settlement website. Meanwhile, the final hearing of the court to approve the deal is scheduled for 17 June. What is the case? The lawsuit against the company was filed by plaintiff Peter Landsheft in a US federal court in California in 2024. He targeted the marketing of Apple, claiming a smarter, more personalised version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. The features were previewed by Apple at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024, promoting advertisements after the iPhone 16 was launched in September. Court documents claimed that Apple heavily promoted the features across the internet, television, and other media platforms, creating expectations that they would be available at launch. However, after months of advertising, Apple announced in March 2025 that the revamped Siri would be delayed and subsequently withdrew the ads. The National Advertising Division also advised the company to stop marketing the AI features as “available now.” Siri upgrade still pending As of May 2026, the personalised Siri capabilities have yet to roll out to users. They are now anticipated to debut with iOS 27, which Apple is expected to unveil at WWDC 2026 on June 8. This means customers who bought iPhones based on Apple’s 2024 promotional campaign may end up waiting nearly two years for the promised features. Apple did not acknowledge any wrongdoing under the settlement. The company stated that it chose to resolve the issue to remain focused on “delivering the most innovative products and services” to users. It also highlighted several Apple Intelligence features already introduced since 2024, including Visual Intelligence, Writing Tools, and Live Translation. The $250 million (£184 million) settlement fund will also cover legal and administrative expenses, reducing the amount distributed to claimants. Although the agreement was initially reached in December 2025, the detailed terms were only disclosed publicly this week. Also read: 41.68 billion spam calls in India: 66 per cent of unknown numbers on Truecaller were spam. Whatever happened to Do Not Disturb?

Apple is settling a class-action lawsuit for $250M over misleading claims about AI-powered Siri features, which remain unavailable two years after being previewed. Check in this article which model of iPhone and countries' users will get the disbursed amount.&nbsp;

Bought an iPhone for AI Siri? Apple may repay you up to $95: Check how to claim refund

Kash Patel, the FBI director currently suing The Atlantic for reporting on his alleged excessive drinking, has been regularly gifting personalised bottles of Kentucky bourbon to FBI staff and civilians he encounters in his official duties, according to a new report from the same outlet. The Atlantic's Sarah Fitzpatrick, the journalist Patel is suing for $250 million, reported that Woodford Reserve bottles engraved with "Kash Patel FBI Director," an FBI shield and Patel's preferred stylisation of his name, "Ka$h," have become a recognisable feature of his tenure.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-nominate-gavin-newsom-trolls-trump-with-nomination-for-important-off-world-endeavor-involving-aliens-1778127569370">'We nominate...': Gavin Newsom trolls Trump with nomination for 'IMPORTANT OFF WORLD ENDEAVOR' involving aliens</a><h2>Amid drinking controversy, Kash Patel's bourbon leak</h2>Eight current and former FBI and Justice Department employees confirmed to the outlet that they've received Patel's personalised bottles. The Atlantic said it purchased one of the bottles after it appeared in an online auction, sold by someone who said it was a gift from Patel at an event in Las Vegas.While the FBI insisted that the liquor was purchased by Kash Patel on his own buck, the bottles have reportedly been transported on Justice Department aircraft. Patel allegedly brought them to Milan when he was photographed drinking beer with the US men's Olympic hockey team, an outing that did not go over well with President Trump, who does not drink. One bottle was reportedly left behind in the Italian locker room.<h2>Kash Patel threatened a polygraph over missing bourbon bottle</h2>In March, Patel allegedly brought an entire case of personalised bourbon to a "training seminar" with the UFC at the FBI's Quantico facility. When one bottle went missing, Patel reportedly "lost his mind" and even threatened polygraph tests and potential prosecution of agents over the missing bottle.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gas-hits-4-50-a-gallon-as-trump-s-approval-ratings-sinks-to-record-low-ahead-of-us-midterms-1778055139043">Gas hits $4.50 a gallon as Trump's approval ratings sink to record low ahead of US midterms</a>Kurt Siuzdak, a retired agent who assists FBI employees with legal issues, told The Atlantic he was subsequently contacted by multiple agents seeking legal help. "It turned into a shitshow," he said.The FBI did not dispute that Patel hands out the bottles, but said the practice was within ethics guidelines and described it as part of "a tradition in the FBI that started well over a decade ago". However, the agency failed to provide evidence of previous directors doing anything similar. Several current and former FBI officials told The Atlantic the practice was basically unheard of for a director.George Hill, a former FBI supervisory intelligence analyst, was blunt. "Handing out bottles of liquor at the premier law-enforcement agency, it makes me frightened for the country. Standards apply to everything and everyone, especially the boss."<h2>Newsom pokes fun at Kash Patel</h2>California Governor Gavin Newsom, in an X post, slammed Patel, saying, "Glad that Kash Patel is focused on the issues that matter: handing out bottles of his liquor, allegedly drinking on the job, and spending our taxpayer dollars on his girlfriend."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Glad that Kash Patel is focused on the issues that matter: handing out bottles of his liquor, allegedly drinking on the job, and spending our taxpayer dollars on his girlfriend. <a href="https://t.co/zVqIFUW49r">https://t.co/zVqIFUW49r</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/2052159422005211246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Kash Patel's alleged drinking problem</h2>The bourbon story follows an earlier Atlantic piece detailing what the outlet described as Patel's unexplained absences, erratic behaviour and bouts of excessive drinking, including an incident in which his security team reportedly struggled to wake him and another in which officials requested specialised breaching equipment to reach him behind a locked door. One FBI official told the outlet: "That's what keeps me up at night" referring to concerns about what would happen if the FBI director were unreachable during a domestic terror attack.Patel has denied all of it and filed suit against The Atlantic and Fitzpatrick. The FBI has also reportedly opened a criminal leak investigation into Fitzpatrick in connection with the original article, an unusual move given that leak investigations typically focus on government officials rather than journalists.The Atlantic's editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg called the reported investigation "an outrageous attack on the free press and the First Amendment itself," vowing the outlet would "not be intimidated by illegitimate investigations or other acts of politically motivated retaliation."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kash Patel’s alleged personalised bourbon bottle habit is now colliding headfirst with his drinking controversy. A new report claims the FBI director handed out engraved “Ka$h” whiskey bottles to staff and officials. All you need to know.

Kash Patel, the FBI director currently suing The Atlantic for reporting on his alleged excessive drinking, has been regularly gifting personalised bottles of Kentucky bourbon to FBI staff and civilians he encounters in his official duties, according to a new report from the same outlet. The Atlantic's Sarah Fitzpatrick, the journalist Patel is suing for $250 million, reported that Woodford Reserve bottles engraved with "Kash Patel FBI Director," an FBI shield and Patel's preferred stylisation of his name, "Ka$h," have become a recognisable feature of his tenure. Also read | 'We nominate...': Gavin Newsom trolls Trump with nomination for 'IMPORTANT OFF WORLD ENDEAVOR' involving aliens Amid drinking controversy, Kash Patel's bourbon leak Eight current and former FBI and Justice Department employees confirmed to the outlet that they've received Patel's personalised bottles. The Atlantic said it purchased one of the bottles after it appeared in an online auction, sold by someone who said it was a gift from Patel at an event in Las Vegas. While the FBI insisted that the liquor was purchased by Kash Patel on his own buck, the bottles have reportedly been transported on Justice Department aircraft. Patel allegedly brought them to Milan when he was photographed drinking beer with the US men's Olympic hockey team, an outing that did not go over well with President Trump, who does not drink. One bottle was reportedly left behind in the Italian locker room. Kash Patel threatened a polygraph over missing bourbon bottle In March, Patel allegedly brought an entire case of personalised bourbon to a "training seminar" with the UFC at the FBI's Quantico facility. When one bottle went missing, Patel reportedly "lost his mind" and even threatened polygraph tests and potential prosecution of agents over the missing bottle. Also read | Gas hits $4.50 a gallon as Trump's approval ratings sink to record low ahead of US midterms Kurt Siuzdak, a retired agent who assists FBI employees with legal issues, told The Atlantic he was subsequently contacted by multiple agents seeking legal help. "It turned into a shitshow," he said. The FBI did not dispute that Patel hands out the bottles, but said the practice was within ethics guidelines and described it as part of "a tradition in the FBI that started well over a decade ago". However, the agency failed to provide evidence of previous directors doing anything similar. Several current and former FBI officials told The Atlantic the practice was basically unheard of for a director. George Hill, a former FBI supervisory intelligence analyst, was blunt. "Handing out bottles of liquor at the premier law-enforcement agency, it makes me frightened for the country. Standards apply to everything and everyone, especially the boss." Newsom pokes fun at Kash Patel California Governor Gavin Newsom, in an X post, slammed Patel, saying, "Glad that Kash Patel is focused on the issues that matter: handing out bottles of his liquor, allegedly drinking on the job, and spending our taxpayer dollars on his girlfriend."

Kash Patel’s alleged personalised bourbon bottle habit is now colliding headfirst with his drinking controversy. A new report claims the FBI director handed out engraved “Ka$h” whiskey bottles to staff and officials. All you need to know.

Ka$h on the rocks? REVEALED! FBI Director Kash Patel handing out personalised bourbon bottles, while suing over claims he drinks too much

The Washington Post has reported, based on satellite imagery analysis, that Iranian airstrikes damaged or destroyed at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment at American military sites across the Gulf region since the war began on February 28, a number far bigger than what the US government has acknowledged. The investigative report said 15 US military sites across Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE were hit.&nbsp;<h2>Investigators reviewed more than 100 high-resolution satellite images</h2>Satellite images from Iranian state-affiliated media, 109 images and data from the EU’s Copernicus satellite system and commercial imagery were analysed. WaPo reporters identified 10 more damaged or destroyed structures independently using satellite images. The report documented damage to 217 structures and 11 pieces of equipment.The strikes damaged hangars, barracks, fuel depots, aircraft, radar systems, communications infrastructure and air defence equipment, it added. Seven US service members died in attacks on the regional bases: six in Kuwait and one in Saudi Arabia, while more than 400 troops were injured by late April, of which 12 are serious.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-foreigners-have-no-place-in-gulf-except-at-the-bottom-of-its-waters-says-mojtaba-khamenei-in-menacing-warning-to-us-1777550052404">‘Foreigners have no place in Gulf, except at the bottom of its waters,’ says Mojtaba Khamenei in menacing warning to US</a><h2>How hard did Iran hit American facilities in the Gulf?</h2>The report claimed that more than half of all documented damages occurred at the US 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and three major US facilities in Kuwait. Iran hit and damaged fuel bladders, Patriot missile defence systems and radomes at Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait. At Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring in Kuwait, the Iranian attacks hit barracks, power infrastructure and operational facilities. Satellite communications infrastructure was damaged at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar and US naval facilities in Bahrain. At Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, an E-3 Sentry command aircraft and a refuelling tanker were reportedly destroyed. Also damaged were THAAD missile defence systems in Jordan and the UAE.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-denies-attack-claims-on-uae-israel-prepared-to-respond-with-force-amid-rising-tensions-1778008491122">Iran denies attack claims on UAE; Israel 'prepared to respond with force' amid rising tensions</a><h2>Iran had a higher degree of targeting precision than expected; US air defences in the Gulf region are strained</h2>The report quoted Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies as saying that the Iranian attacks were precise. “There are no random craters indicating misses.”This has resulted in the straining of US-made defence systems in West Asia. The Center for Strategic and International Studies assessments from February 28 to April 8 found that the US military used at least 190 THAAD interceptors, which is nearly 53 per cent of pre-war inventory. It also expended 1,060 Patriot interceptors, or nearly 43 per cent of pre-war inventory.Another assessment is that the US is not fully adapted to modern drone warfare. One-way attack drones, while carrying smaller payloads, were described as harder to intercept and highly accurate.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hegseth-calls-iran-a-clear-aggressor-iran-s-ghalibaf-says-new-equation-taking-shape-in-hormuz-1777994605630/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/hegseth-calls-iran-a-clear-aggressor-iran-s-ghalibaf-says-new-equation-taking-shape-in-hormuz-1777994605630/embed</a>The WaPo report said some US bases in the Middle East became too dangerous to operate normally, prompting commanders to relocate personnel outside the range of Iranian attacks. One unnamed US official described the damage at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain as “extensive”, leading to relocation to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.The US Central Command declined to provide detailed counter-assessments, saying fuller context would emerge after the conflict ends, according to the report.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

A report claimed that Iranian airstrikes had hit more than 200 structures and equipment at US military sites across Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and UAE. This is much more than the US has acknowledged. Here is a breakdown

The Washington Post has reported, based on satellite imagery analysis, that Iranian airstrikes damaged or destroyed at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment at American military sites across the Gulf region since the war began on February 28, a number far bigger than what the US government has acknowledged. The investigative report said 15 US military sites across Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE were hit. Investigators reviewed more than 100 high-resolution satellite images Satellite images from Iranian state-affiliated media, 109 images and data from the EU’s Copernicus satellite system and commercial imagery were analysed. WaPo reporters identified 10 more damaged or destroyed structures independently using satellite images. The report documented damage to 217 structures and 11 pieces of equipment. The strikes damaged hangars, barracks, fuel depots, aircraft, radar systems, communications infrastructure and air defence equipment, it added. Seven US service members died in attacks on the regional bases: six in Kuwait and one in Saudi Arabia, while more than 400 troops were injured by late April, of which 12 are serious. Also read: ‘Foreigners have no place in Gulf, except at the bottom of its waters,’ says Mojtaba Khamenei in menacing warning to US How hard did Iran hit American facilities in the Gulf? The report claimed that more than half of all documented damages occurred at the US 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and three major US facilities in Kuwait. Iran hit and damaged fuel bladders, Patriot missile defence systems and radomes at Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait. At Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring in Kuwait, the Iranian attacks hit barracks, power infrastructure and operational facilities. Satellite communications infrastructure was damaged at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar and US naval facilities in Bahrain. At Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, an E-3 Sentry command aircraft and a refuelling tanker were reportedly destroyed. Also damaged were THAAD missile defence systems in Jordan and the UAE. Also read: Iran denies attack claims on UAE; Israel 'prepared to respond with force' amid rising tensions Iran had a higher degree of targeting precision than expected; US air defences in the Gulf region are strained The report quoted Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies as saying that the Iranian attacks were precise. “There are no random craters indicating misses.” This has resulted in the straining of US-made defence systems in West Asia. The Center for Strategic and International Studies assessments from February 28 to April 8 found that the US military used at least 190 THAAD interceptors, which is nearly 53 per cent of pre-war inventory. It also expended 1,060 Patriot interceptors, or nearly 43 per cent of pre-war inventory. Another assessment is that the US is not fully adapted to modern drone warfare. One-way attack drones, while carrying smaller payloads, were described as harder to intercept and highly accurate. https://www.wionews.com/videos/hegseth-calls-iran-a-clear-aggressor-iran-s-ghalibaf-says-new-equation-taking-shape-in-hormuz-1777994605630/embed The WaPo report said some US bases in the Middle East became too dangerous to operate normally, prompting commanders to relocate personnel outside the range of Iranian attacks. One unnamed US official described the damage at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain as “extensive”, leading to relocation to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The US Central Command declined to provide detailed counter-assessments, saying fuller context would emerge after the conflict ends, according to the report. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

A report claimed that Iranian airstrikes had hit more than 200 structures and equipment at US military sites across Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and UAE. This is much more than the US has acknowledged. Here is a breakdown

200+ American targets in the Gulf hit by Iran, much more than acknowledged by the US, claims report

A report has highlighted that the reluctance to give Vitamin K shots has led to an alarming rise in newborns bleeding to death. According to ProPublica, weeks-old babies are experiencing seizures and breathing problems before succumbing, something that could have been prevented by following a recommendation. The deaths are being caused by vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), a rare but potentially fatal condition. Doctors say that babies lack Vitamin K at birth, limiting the amount of clotting factors. It is not passed on from the mother to the foetus, as the placenta and breast milk contain little of this vitamin. They do not start getting it until they start solid foods at 6 months. According to the report, the problem can be averted if parents agree to give the vitamin shots to babies after birth.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/sleepless-nights-linked-to-alzheimer-s-like-brain-damage-1778144988287">Sleepless nights linked to Alzheimer's-like brain damage, 25 years of data shows</a><h2>Vitamin K and bleeding risk</h2>However, the report claims that they are refusing to take it, likely because of misinformation, such as concerns that the Vitamin K shot could cause cancer. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it has been recommended to all newborns since 1961. But findings show that a huge number of babies were not administered the shot. National Institutes of Health researchers found that between 2017 and 2024, almost 200,000 newborns did not receive a vitamin K injection at birth. This was a 77 per cent hike in these numbers. According to the medical bodies in the US, babies who are not given the vitamin injection are 81 times more likely to develop VKDB in their first six months. The CDC says that 1 in every 5 babies with vitamin K deficiency bleeding will die. In some cases, the disease presents no symptoms, while in others it can show up as haemorrhaging of the brain and gut, bruising, seizures, vomiting blood, blood in stool, brain damage and even death.<h2>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and health misinformation in US</h2>In the US, the hepatitis B vaccine and an antibiotic ointment in the eye are the other two recommended interventions for newborns before they leave the hospital. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends the hepatitis B vaccine. The report further states that Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. asked Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reassure parents about the vitamin K shot two weeks ago. However, Kennedy hit back by saying, "I’ve never said, literally never said, anything about it," which Schrier said was "exactly the point". He added, "You don’t say anything about it, but the doubt you’ve created about all of medicine and science is causing parents to make dangerous decisions."

A report has highlighted the dangers of not giving Vitamin K shots to newborn babies, claiming that babies are bleeding to death. It states that there has been a rise in the number of parents refusing to give the injection to their babies, complicating the problem. 

A report has highlighted that the reluctance to give Vitamin K shots has led to an alarming rise in newborns bleeding to death. According to ProPublica, weeks-old babies are experiencing seizures and breathing problems before succumbing, something that could have been prevented by following a recommendation. The deaths are being caused by vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), a rare but potentially fatal condition. Doctors say that babies lack Vitamin K at birth, limiting the amount of clotting factors. It is not passed on from the mother to the foetus, as the placenta and breast milk contain little of this vitamin. They do not start getting it until they start solid foods at 6 months. According to the report, the problem can be averted if parents agree to give the vitamin shots to babies after birth. Also Read: Sleepless nights linked to Alzheimer's-like brain damage, 25 years of data shows Vitamin K and bleeding risk However, the report claims that they are refusing to take it, likely because of misinformation, such as concerns that the Vitamin K shot could cause cancer. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it has been recommended to all newborns since 1961. But findings show that a huge number of babies were not administered the shot. National Institutes of Health researchers found that between 2017 and 2024, almost 200,000 newborns did not receive a vitamin K injection at birth. This was a 77 per cent hike in these numbers. According to the medical bodies in the US, babies who are not given the vitamin injection are 81 times more likely to develop VKDB in their first six months. The CDC says that 1 in every 5 babies with vitamin K deficiency bleeding will die. In some cases, the disease presents no symptoms, while in others it can show up as haemorrhaging of the brain and gut, bruising, seizures, vomiting blood, blood in stool, brain damage and even death. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and health misinformation in US In the US, the hepatitis B vaccine and an antibiotic ointment in the eye are the other two recommended interventions for newborns before they leave the hospital. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends the hepatitis B vaccine. The report further states that Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. asked Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reassure parents about the vitamin K shot two weeks ago. However, Kennedy hit back by saying, "I’ve never said, literally never said, anything about it," which Schrier said was "exactly the point". He added, "You don’t say anything about it, but the doubt you’ve created about all of medicine and science is causing parents to make dangerous decisions."

A report has highlighted the dangers of not giving Vitamin K shots to newborn babies, claiming that babies are bleeding to death. It states that there has been a rise in the number of parents refusing to give the injection to their babies, complicating the problem.&nbsp;

Newborns are bleeding to death in US. Politician blames Kennedy Jr for creating 'doubt' about crucial vitamin

The latest Truecaller Insights report ranked India as the fifth most spam-affected country globally, with a spam intensity of 66 per cent. This means 66 per cent of unknown calls received by Truecaller users in India in 2025 were identified as spam. Why did the problem get so big and never-ending? What are the government and telecom operators dong about it? How are spammers bypassing the restrictions like Do Not Disturb or DND?<h2>Truecaller identified over 68 billion spam and fraud calls worldwide in 2025. Where does India stand?</h2>India is among the top countries for spam calls recorded on Truecaller. Indonesia topped the list of spam intensity, at 79 per cent, while Chile came second, at 70 per cent intensity. This was followed by Vietnam, Brazil and then India.Truecaller users in India identified 41.68 billion spam calls and an even worse 129.03 billion spam messages in 2025. The Truecaller community blocked 11.89 billion spam calls. Fraud calls were around 7.7 billion, out of which sales and telemarketing accounted for 36 per cent, financial services 18 per cent, and scams 12 per cent.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/whatsapp-bans-9-400-scam-accounts-in-india-amid-major-fraud-crackdown-1777405084665/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/whatsapp-bans-9-400-scam-accounts-in-india-amid-major-fraud-crackdown-1777405084665/embed</a><h2>So what happened to India's Do Not Disturb policies and measures against spam calls?</h2>The Indian government's National Customer Preference Register (NCPR) still exists and works reasonably well against registered telemarketers (RTMs). They are required to use specific number series or prefixes like 140 for calls and respect user preferences. One can register on DND by dialling or messaging 1909 or by using the TRAI DND app of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.But DND is largely bypassed by Unregistered Telemarketers or UTMs, who use ordinary 10-digit mobile numbers, often via bulk SIMs or "SIM farms". These callers ignore DND entirely because they are not registered and do not follow the rules, becoming the main cause of spam persistence despite DND measures.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/x-removed-over-1-7-million-bots-dm-spam-next-says-product-head-nikita-bier-1760344720045">X removed over 1.7 million bots; DM spam next, says product head Nikita Bier</a><h2>What the Indian government and telecom operators are doing to fight the spam menace</h2>TRAI, the Department of Telecom and mobile network operators have taken several steps. As of early 2026, TRAI slapped penalties worth 1.5 billion rupees on telecom companies for failing to curb spam. More than 2.1 million mobile numbers and 100,000 entities were either disconnected or blacklisted based on complaints as of late 2025. In 2025 alone, 731,000 notices were sent to UTMs, with restrictions imposed on hundreds of thousands of entities.TRAI strongly encouraged reporting spam, even without DND registration, in order to help trace and disconnect the calls at the source, unlike phone-level blocking.In 2025, tighter consent rules and faster action on complaints, with response timelines of up to five days for providers, were introduced. DLT, or Distributed Ledger Technology, was introduced for tracking promotional messages.Some measures were also taken against AI-generated or robo-calling, with detection systems also using AI. Restrictions were imposed on bulk calling, and campaigns were held urging spam reporting.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-elderly-nri-couple-duped-of-rs-15-crore-in-digitally-arrest-cyber-scam-say-our-biggest-mistake-was-1768205410164">Delhi elderly NRI couple duped of Rs 15 crore in ‘digitally arrest’ cyber scam; say 'our biggest mistake was...'</a><h2>How are spam callers bypassing restrictions?</h2>Though these actions helped disconnect many numbers, the problem is scaling faster. SIMs are cheaper, automation is easily available, and spammers use new tactics, always staying one step ahead, even as telecom operators face pressure and fines.&nbsp;One major issue is UTMs using normal-looking phone numbers, thus bypassing the 140-series rules and DND. New technologies like spoofing and number rotation are also being deployed. This means frequent changes in spam caller numbers, with spammers using SIM farms and bulk cheap connections.AI is widely used for automation, including robo-diallers and voice cloning for scale and realism.There is also cross-border or VoIP routing of spam calls. Spammers get numbers from data leaks involving apps, websites or breaches. A2P, or application-to-person calling, is also on the rise.In short, DND registration is not enough, and phone blocking alone does not help fight the spam ecosystem. The government and telecom operators are acting more aggressively than before, but low operational costs and evolving technology continue to keep spam volumes high.

Indian users of Truecaller recorded 41.68 billion spam calls in 2025. India is the fifth-worst affected country for spam calls and messages. Spammers are bypassing DND rules using new techniques. 

The latest Truecaller Insights report ranked India as the fifth most spam-affected country globally, with a spam intensity of 66 per cent. This means 66 per cent of unknown calls received by Truecaller users in India in 2025 were identified as spam. Why did the problem get so big and never-ending? What are the government and telecom operators dong about it? How are spammers bypassing the restrictions like Do Not Disturb or DND? Truecaller identified over 68 billion spam and fraud calls worldwide in 2025. Where does India stand? India is among the top countries for spam calls recorded on Truecaller. Indonesia topped the list of spam intensity, at 79 per cent, while Chile came second, at 70 per cent intensity. This was followed by Vietnam, Brazil and then India. Truecaller users in India identified 41.68 billion spam calls and an even worse 129.03 billion spam messages in 2025. The Truecaller community blocked 11.89 billion spam calls. Fraud calls were around 7.7 billion, out of which sales and telemarketing accounted for 36 per cent, financial services 18 per cent, and scams 12 per cent. https://www.wionews.com/videos/whatsapp-bans-9-400-scam-accounts-in-india-amid-major-fraud-crackdown-1777405084665/embed So what happened to India's Do Not Disturb policies and measures against spam calls? The Indian government's National Customer Preference Register (NCPR) still exists and works reasonably well against registered telemarketers (RTMs). They are required to use specific number series or prefixes like 140 for calls and respect user preferences. One can register on DND by dialling or messaging 1909 or by using the TRAI DND app of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. But DND is largely bypassed by Unregistered Telemarketers or UTMs, who use ordinary 10-digit mobile numbers, often via bulk SIMs or "SIM farms". These callers ignore DND entirely because they are not registered and do not follow the rules, becoming the main cause of spam persistence despite DND measures. Also read: X removed over 1.7 million bots; DM spam next, says product head Nikita Bier What the Indian government and telecom operators are doing to fight the spam menace TRAI, the Department of Telecom and mobile network operators have taken several steps. As of early 2026, TRAI slapped penalties worth 1.5 billion rupees on telecom companies for failing to curb spam. More than 2.1 million mobile numbers and 100,000 entities were either disconnected or blacklisted based on complaints as of late 2025. In 2025 alone, 731,000 notices were sent to UTMs, with restrictions imposed on hundreds of thousands of entities. TRAI strongly encouraged reporting spam, even without DND registration, in order to help trace and disconnect the calls at the source, unlike phone-level blocking. In 2025, tighter consent rules and faster action on complaints, with response timelines of up to five days for providers, were introduced. DLT, or Distributed Ledger Technology, was introduced for tracking promotional messages. Some measures were also taken against AI-generated or robo-calling, with detection systems also using AI. Restrictions were imposed on bulk calling, and campaigns were held urging spam reporting. Also read: Delhi elderly NRI couple duped of Rs 15 crore in ‘digitally arrest’ cyber scam; say 'our biggest mistake was...' How are spam callers bypassing restrictions? Though these actions helped disconnect many numbers, the problem is scaling faster. SIMs are cheaper, automation is easily available, and spammers use new tactics, always staying one step ahead, even as telecom operators face pressure and fines. One major issue is UTMs using normal-looking phone numbers, thus bypassing the 140-series rules and DND. New technologies like spoofing and number rotation are also being deployed. This means frequent changes in spam caller numbers, with spammers using SIM farms and bulk cheap connections. AI is widely used for automation, including robo-diallers and voice cloning for scale and realism. There is also cross-border or VoIP routing of spam calls. Spammers get numbers from data leaks involving apps, websites or breaches. A2P, or application-to-person calling, is also on the rise. In short, DND registration is not enough, and phone blocking alone does not help fight the spam ecosystem. The government and telecom operators are acting more aggressively than before, but low operational costs and evolving technology continue to keep spam volumes high.

Indian users of Truecaller recorded 41.68 billion spam calls in 2025. India is the fifth-worst affected country for spam calls and messages. Spammers are bypassing DND rules using new techniques.&nbsp;

41.68 billion spam calls in India: 66 per cent of unknown numbers on Truecaller were spam. Whatever happened to Do Not Disturb?

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the world's biggest nuclear fusion experiment in Cadarache, France, has moved closer to completion after receiving the final shipment of required components to assemble the massive magnet at the heart of the reactor. The giant magnet is the central solenoid, designed and developed in the US at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and is one of the most important components of the massive experimental site. The experiment is jointly funded and operated in a coalition of China, the European Union (EU), South Korea, India, Japan, Russia, and the United States. The central solenoid is awe-inspiring in its size as well as its efficiency. "The central solenoid is 18 meters (59 feet) tall and 4.25 meters (14 feet) wide, composed of six individual modules," Interesting Engineering reported earlier this week. "Each module weighs more than 122.5 tonnes (135 tons) and is wound from 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) of niobium-tin superconducting cable."&nbsp;This is only one element of an extraordinarily vast system described as “the grandest scientific experiment in the world.” ITER’s tokamak, the doughnut-shaped machine built to contain plasma using extremely powerful magnets, stretches nearly a kilometre in length. At its centre lies the immensely powerful solenoid magnet, just one component of an even larger and more complex setup. "This component belongs to a magnetic system weighing 3,000 tonnes (3,300 tons) that interacts with nine vacuum vessel sectors," Interesting Engineering added.<h3>15-year journey of ITER</h3>The core system of ITER has taken 15 years to develop, with each module undergoing a two-year cycle of manufacturing and testing. Although ITER will not generate electricity for public use. It is regarded as one of the most important research efforts in the world that is aimed at unlocking commercial nuclear fusion, widely regarded as the holy grail of clean energy. Nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the Sun, has the potential to provide virtually limitless clean energy on Earth. Unlike nuclear fission, it could deliver highly efficient, long-lasting energy without producing greenhouse gases or dangerous radioactive waste. However, ITER’s enormous scale and ambitious objectives have resulted in delays and rising costs. Despite the successful delivery of the solenoid, the project remains years away from producing its first plasma, nearly two decades after construction began and with costs reaching around €22 billion.&nbsp;ITER is still quite relevant, which may bring us invaluable scientific discoveries that would be impossible without its grand scale and funding. However, the megaproject is experiencing a rise in competition from smaller and more dexterous fusion ventures. Meanwhile, several other projects are on track to beat ITER to its mapped goalposts, and much more cost-free.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-nominate-gavin-newsom-trolls-trump-with-nomination-for-important-off-world-endeavor-involving-aliens-1778127569370">'We nominate...': Gavin Newsom trolls Trump with nomination for 'IMPORTANT OFF WORLD ENDEAVOR' involving aliens</a>

ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment in France, has moved closer to completion after receiving the final components for its giant central solenoid magnet. Backed by seven global powers, the €22-billion project aims to replicate the Sun’s energy and unlock limitless clean power.

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the world's biggest nuclear fusion experiment in Cadarache, France, has moved closer to completion after receiving the final shipment of required components to assemble the massive magnet at the heart of the reactor. The giant magnet is the central solenoid, designed and developed in the US at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and is one of the most important components of the massive experimental site. The experiment is jointly funded and operated in a coalition of China, the European Union (EU), South Korea, India, Japan, Russia, and the United States. The central solenoid is awe-inspiring in its size as well as its efficiency. "The central solenoid is 18 meters (59 feet) tall and 4.25 meters (14 feet) wide, composed of six individual modules," Interesting Engineering reported earlier this week. "Each module weighs more than 122.5 tonnes (135 tons) and is wound from 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) of niobium-tin superconducting cable." This is only one element of an extraordinarily vast system described as “the grandest scientific experiment in the world.” ITER’s tokamak, the doughnut-shaped machine built to contain plasma using extremely powerful magnets, stretches nearly a kilometre in length. At its centre lies the immensely powerful solenoid magnet, just one component of an even larger and more complex setup. "This component belongs to a magnetic system weighing 3,000 tonnes (3,300 tons) that interacts with nine vacuum vessel sectors," Interesting Engineering added. 15-year journey of ITER The core system of ITER has taken 15 years to develop, with each module undergoing a two-year cycle of manufacturing and testing. Although ITER will not generate electricity for public use. It is regarded as one of the most important research efforts in the world that is aimed at unlocking commercial nuclear fusion, widely regarded as the holy grail of clean energy. Nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the Sun, has the potential to provide virtually limitless clean energy on Earth. Unlike nuclear fission, it could deliver highly efficient, long-lasting energy without producing greenhouse gases or dangerous radioactive waste. However, ITER’s enormous scale and ambitious objectives have resulted in delays and rising costs. Despite the successful delivery of the solenoid, the project remains years away from producing its first plasma, nearly two decades after construction began and with costs reaching around €22 billion. ITER is still quite relevant, which may bring us invaluable scientific discoveries that would be impossible without its grand scale and funding. However, the megaproject is experiencing a rise in competition from smaller and more dexterous fusion ventures. Meanwhile, several other projects are on track to beat ITER to its mapped goalposts, and much more cost-free. Also read: 'We nominate...': Gavin Newsom trolls Trump with nomination for 'IMPORTANT OFF WORLD ENDEAVOR' involving aliens

ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment in France, has moved closer to completion after receiving the final components for its giant central solenoid magnet. Backed by seven global powers, the €22-billion project aims to replicate the Sun’s energy and unlock limitless clean power.

‘Grandest scientific experiment’: World’s largest fusion reactor nears reality, seeks to replicate Sun’s energy

Former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday (May 7) noted that India's Operation Sindoor was a "defining moment" and a potential turning point in India's strategic posture. Speaking at a press conference in Jaipur on the operation's first anniversary, Lt Gen Ghai said that Operation Sindoor served as the practical demonstration of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing push.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-the-first-time-chandranath-rath-is-not-the-only-suvendu-adhikari-aide-to-die-under-mysterious-circumstances-all-details-here-pradip-jha-1778139182978">Not the first time? Chandranath Rath is not the only Suvendu Adhikari aide to die under mysterious circumstances | All details here</a><h2>Atmanirbhar Bharat</h2>Operation Sindoor, Ghai said, served as a practical demonstration of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing push. He said a significant percentage of the weapon systems deployed, including the BrahMos missile, the Akash air defence system, advanced surveillance platforms and electronic warfare suites, were developed and produced domestically. "Operation Sindoor proved that Atmanirbhar is not just a slogan, it is indeed a force multiplier," he said, noting that over 65 per cent of India's defence equipment is now manufactured domestically.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/thalapathy-vijay-mgr-rajnikanth-and-more-south-indian-superstars-who-turned-fan-power-into-political-parties-tvk-aiadmk-tamil-nadu-election-mgr-ntr-1778133323852">Vijay, MGR &amp; more: South Indian stars who turned fan power into political legacy</a>The former DGMO noted that “the Operation also showcased indigenous capability. A significant percentage of the weapon systems, munitions, rockets and missiles, sensors and electronic warfare suits that were employed were developed and produced in India.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jaipur, Rajasthan: Speaking at a press conference marking the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai highlighted India’s growing defence self-reliance, saying indigenous weapon systems played a &#39;&#39;decisive role&#39;&#39; He says &#39;&#39;A significant percentage of the weapon… <a href="https://t.co/7tr7G9CjUy">pic.twitter.com/7tr7G9CjUy</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/2052296176570142998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“The BrahMos, Akash, advanced surveillance and targeting systems along with homegrown ammunition and spares, all played a decisive role,” he said, adding that the "indigenous equipment meant not only self-reliance but the flexibility to tailor these to our operational requirements, sustain and maintain supply chains and to respond with speed and confidence..."<h2>What is Operation Sindoor?</h2>The operation was launched in the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 people, 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese citizen, in one of the deadliest civilian attacks in the Kashmir Valley in recent memory. India's military response struck targets deep inside Pakistan's territory, prompting a brief but intense confrontation before Pakistan requested a cessation of hostilities. &nbsp;

One year after Operation Sindoor, former DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai says the mission was more than a military response; it was proof that Atmanirbhar Bharat works in combat. Scroll down to read what he said.

Former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday (May 7) noted that India's Operation Sindoor was a "defining moment" and a potential turning point in India's strategic posture. Speaking at a press conference in Jaipur on the operation's first anniversary, Lt Gen Ghai said that Operation Sindoor served as the practical demonstration of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing push. Also read | Not the first time? Chandranath Rath is not the only Suvendu Adhikari aide to die under mysterious circumstances | All details here Atmanirbhar Bharat Operation Sindoor, Ghai said, served as a practical demonstration of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing push. He said a significant percentage of the weapon systems deployed, including the BrahMos missile, the Akash air defence system, advanced surveillance platforms and electronic warfare suites, were developed and produced domestically. "Operation Sindoor proved that Atmanirbhar is not just a slogan, it is indeed a force multiplier," he said, noting that over 65 per cent of India's defence equipment is now manufactured domestically. Also read | Vijay, MGR & more: South Indian stars who turned fan power into political legacy The former DGMO noted that “the Operation also showcased indigenous capability. A significant percentage of the weapon systems, munitions, rockets and missiles, sensors and electronic warfare suits that were employed were developed and produced in India.”

One year after Operation Sindoor, former DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai says the mission was more than a military response; it was proof that Atmanirbhar Bharat works in combat. Scroll down to read what he said.

'Not just a slogan': Former DGMO Lt Gen Ghai hails Operation Sindoor as a victory for India's Atmanirbhar push

He may not have officially taken over the Chief Minister’s office in Tamil Nadu yet, but it seems the people have already started addressing Vijay as the CM. A viral video is doing the rounds on social media that shows Vijay being introduced as “ Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. Joseph Vijay in Jana Nayagan”. The clip appears to be taken inside a theatre and shows the crowd going berserk as Vijay walks into the frame.&nbsp;The clip appeared days after Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single-largest party, winning 108 seats out of 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.<h2>New clip from Jana Nayagan goes viral</h2>&nbsp;While WION cannot individually verify the authenticity of the viral clip, it has created a lot of buzz online. Social media users feel it is a significant moment for Tamil cinema.&nbsp;&nbsp;One fan wrote, "First ever CM title card for an ACTOR in India." &nbsp;The inclusion of the Chief Minister's reference appeared to mirror the mood of fans after the election result. Following his victory, many had been demanding that Jana Nayagan acknowledge his new political position.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">India&#39;s first time CM title card for actor ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TVKVijay%E2%80%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TVKVijay‌</a> 🥵🥵 <a href="https://t.co/vHqDuRenku">pic.twitter.com/vHqDuRenku</a>&mdash; 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗠_𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥 ᴶᴱᴱⱽᴬ (@leodas_jeeva) <a href="https://twitter.com/leodas_jeeva/status/2051921026188267946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Interestingly, it is not clear which theatre screened the version carrying the updated title card. Jana Nayagan has still not been released in cinemas due to certification issues.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/how-vijay-scripted-history-at-tamil-nadu-assembly-elections-2026-films-activism-controversies-1777897352969">How Vijay scripted history at Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026</a><h2>Jana Nayagan makers on Vijay's electoral win</h2>Reacting to Vijay's win, Venkat K Narayana of KVN Productions posted a congratulatory message on X. It read, "Heartiest congratulations to our 'Jana Nayagan', Thalapathy Vijay sir, on scripting history today against all odds. It is indeed a revolution and one that will echo for generations to come (sic)."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/thalapathy-vijay-mgr-rajnikanth-and-more-south-indian-superstars-who-turned-fan-power-into-political-parties-tvk-aiadmk-tamil-nadu-election-mgr-ntr-1778133323852">Vijay, MGR &amp; more: South Indian stars who turned fan power into political legacy</a><h2>Jana Nayagan release controversy</h2>Jana Nayagan was pitched as Vijay’s last film before he officially made his foray into politics. The film was scheduled to release on January 9 but got delayed due to certification issues.&nbsp;The Tamil film reportedly contains political references, which led the Censor Board to forward it to the Election Commission, particularly after the Model Code of Conduct came into force on March 15.&nbsp;Jana Nayagan is directed by H Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions. The film also stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju in key roles.

Even though Vijay has not yet been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a viral clip from his movie Jana Nayagan seems to have already declared him as the CM. The clip is reportedly from a theatre. 

He may not have officially taken over the Chief Minister’s office in Tamil Nadu yet, but it seems the people have already started addressing Vijay as the CM. A viral video is doing the rounds on social media that shows Vijay being introduced as “ Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. Joseph Vijay in Jana Nayagan”. The clip appears to be taken inside a theatre and shows the crowd going berserk as Vijay walks into the frame. The clip appeared days after Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single-largest party, winning 108 seats out of 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. New clip from Jana Nayagan goes viral While WION cannot individually verify the authenticity of the viral clip, it has created a lot of buzz online. Social media users feel it is a significant moment for Tamil cinema. One fan wrote, "First ever CM title card for an ACTOR in India." The inclusion of the Chief Minister's reference appeared to mirror the mood of fans after the election result. Following his victory, many had been demanding that Jana Nayagan acknowledge his new political position.

Even though Vijay has not yet been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a viral clip from his movie Jana Nayagan seem to have already declared him as the CM. The clip is reportedly from a theatre.&nbsp;

Vijay introduced as ‘Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu’ in new title card of Jana Nayagan, clip goes viral

Will Vijay become the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu? The south Indian state's assembly has 234 seats. The majority number is 118. After the May 4 results of Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026, a hung assembly is on the cards, with uncertainty looming over who will form the government. What next?

Will Vijay become Tamil Nadu Chief Minister? Permutations and combinations as resort politics starts

Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties and the developer of the Burj Khalifa, lauded Indian professionals for what he described as the strongest work ethic in the world. Alabbar underscored that he prefers hiring Indian talent because of their consistency, commitment, and willingness to exceed expectations. He also highlighted that many Indian employees remain accessible even at odd hours, demonstrating a deep sense of responsibility toward their work. Alabbar added that business success depends less on intelligence and more on consistent effort and attention to detail. He emphasised that hard work is not just about long hours, but also about carefully evaluating opportunities, taking informed risks, building capable teams, and executing plans with discipline. "I always tell people, from my own perspective, my IQ is average, but my hard work is the best. I believe in hard work," he said while speaking at the Make It in the Emirates summit, as per Gulf News.<h3>Alabbar on hard work</h3>Alabbar connected these qualities directly to Indian professionals and described that they are highly committed and dependable. He also added that their availability to respond at any time of day develops his confidence in relying on Indian talent across his different projects. "The harder you work, the luckier you will get. There's a saying, hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard, and this is why I like to hire Indians, because they answer the phone even at one o'clock in the morning," he added. He further noted that businesses operating in uncertain conditions succeed by staying alert, regularly evaluating risks, and encouraging teams to consistently perform at a high level. Referring to crises like the 2008 financial meltdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabbar stressed that resilience must be built in advance, rather than developed only after difficulties emerge. "There was a hard lesson for everyone. We had some hard lessons during the COVID pandemic as well as other crises. When you learn from 2008 and from COVID, you have to build an agile and resilient business that can handle these circumstances," Alabbar said. Reflecting on those challenges, he noted that Emaar acted early during recent crises to protect its employees by ensuring job security and maintaining stable salaries, measures influenced by lessons from past economic disruptions. He emphasised that an organisation’s true reputation is shaped by how it supports its people during difficult periods, adding that lasting success is built on trust and stability. Mohamed Alabbar, a renowned global entrepreneur, is the founder of Emaar Properties, the company behind iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Raised in government housing in Old Dubai, he went on to create a multi-billion-dollar business empire spanning real estate, retail, and e-commerce.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="http://wionews.com/trending/gaza-flotilla-activists-slammed-for-provocative-dance-demanding-release-of-alleged-sex-offender-1778086528580">Gaza flotilla activists slammed for 'provocative' dance demanding release of alleged sex offender</a>

Speaking at the Make It in the Emirates summit, Mohamed Alabbar emphasised that hard work is not just about long hours, but also about carefully evaluating opportunities, taking informed risks, building capable teams, and executing plans with discipline.

Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties and the developer of the Burj Khalifa, lauded Indian professionals for what he described as the strongest work ethic in the world. Alabbar underscored that he prefers hiring Indian talent because of their consistency, commitment, and willingness to exceed expectations. He also highlighted that many Indian employees remain accessible even at odd hours, demonstrating a deep sense of responsibility toward their work. Alabbar added that business success depends less on intelligence and more on consistent effort and attention to detail. He emphasised that hard work is not just about long hours, but also about carefully evaluating opportunities, taking informed risks, building capable teams, and executing plans with discipline. "I always tell people, from my own perspective, my IQ is average, but my hard work is the best. I believe in hard work," he said while speaking at the Make It in the Emirates summit, as per Gulf News. Alabbar on hard work Alabbar connected these qualities directly to Indian professionals and described that they are highly committed and dependable. He also added that their availability to respond at any time of day develops his confidence in relying on Indian talent across his different projects. "The harder you work, the luckier you will get. There's a saying, hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard, and this is why I like to hire Indians, because they answer the phone even at one o'clock in the morning," he added. He further noted that businesses operating in uncertain conditions succeed by staying alert, regularly evaluating risks, and encouraging teams to consistently perform at a high level. Referring to crises like the 2008 financial meltdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabbar stressed that resilience must be built in advance, rather than developed only after difficulties emerge. "There was a hard lesson for everyone. We had some hard lessons during the COVID pandemic as well as other crises. When you learn from 2008 and from COVID, you have to build an agile and resilient business that can handle these circumstances," Alabbar said. Reflecting on those challenges, he noted that Emaar acted early during recent crises to protect its employees by ensuring job security and maintaining stable salaries, measures influenced by lessons from past economic disruptions. He emphasised that an organisation’s true reputation is shaped by how it supports its people during difficult periods, adding that lasting success is built on trust and stability. Mohamed Alabbar, a renowned global entrepreneur, is the founder of Emaar Properties, the company behind iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Raised in government housing in Old Dubai, he went on to create a multi-billion-dollar business empire spanning real estate, retail, and e-commerce. Also read: Gaza flotilla activists slammed for 'provocative' dance demanding release of alleged sex offender

Speaking at the Make It in the Emirates summit, Mohamed Alabbar emphasised that hard work is not just about long hours, but also about carefully evaluating opportunities, taking informed risks, building capable teams, and executing plans with discipline.

'They answer at 1 AM': Burj Khalifa builder Mohamed Alabbar says Indians have world’s best work ethic

California Governor Gavin Newsom may have just found his most creative way yet to troll Donald Trump, and this time, it involved sending the former president as far from Earth as possible. In a sharply sarcastic post on X Wednesday (May 6), the California governor, whose favourite pastime is trolling the POTUS, "nominated" Trump to serve as humanity’s representative in the event extraterrestrials ever decide to stop by. Yes, really. Here's what he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-not-presidential-trump-confesses-melania-hates-his-dancing-to-gay-national-anthem-ymca-but-does-it-anyway-watch-viral-video-1777688628294">'Not presidential': Trump confesses Melania hates his dancing to 'gay national anthem' but does it anyway | WATCH viral video</a><h2>What triggered this?</h2>On X, the California Governor's Press Office account reposted a TMZ article about former President Barack Obama jokingly volunteering himself as a potential diplomatic greeter for alien visitors."WE, THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA, FORMALLY NOMINATE TRUMP FOR THIS IMPORTANT OFF WORLD ENDEAVOR," Newsom wrote, leaning fully into the joke while responding to the TMZ headline.The jab came after Obama appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where the former president was asked who should represent Earth if aliens ever arrived. Obama, clearly enjoying the absurdity of the scenario, pitched himself for the role."I feel I’ve got a diverse background, some experience in statecraft and diplomacy. I’m friendly," Obama said with a smile. "So, I actually think... I could do a pretty good job."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-force-them-to-take-it-trump-demands-brain-tests-for-presidential-candidates-even-as-hegseth-forced-to-defend-his-mental-stability-1777615678830">'Force them to take it': Trump demands brain tests for presidential candidates, even as Hegseth forced to defend his 'mental stability'</a><h2>Newsom vs Trump</h2>The California governor and the US president have long maintained one of American politics’ more openly combative rivalries, with Newsom regularly positioning himself as one of Trump’s loudest Democratic critics.In another post, Newsom challenged "Little D" to "A LIVE COGNITIVE TEST ON NATIONAL TELEVISION". Newsom alleged that Trump's "BRAIN IS DECLINING RAPIDLY IN REAL TIME," while noting that the POTUS was confused between "see" and "sea". Floating the challenge, Newsom suggested that the test could be hosted by 'SEAN "SLUMPY RATINGS" HANNITY' on Fox News.

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest Trump troll may be his most savage yet: he has "nominated" Donald Trump to represent humanity to aliens, calling it an “important off-world endeavour”. The goal: keeping Trump as far away from the USA as possible.

California Governor Gavin Newsom may have just found his most creative way yet to troll Donald Trump, and this time, it involved sending the former president as far from Earth as possible. In a sharply sarcastic post on X Wednesday (May 6), the California governor, whose favourite pastime is trolling the POTUS, "nominated" Trump to serve as humanity’s representative in the event extraterrestrials ever decide to stop by. Yes, really. Here's what he said. Also read | 'Not presidential': Trump confesses Melania hates his dancing to 'gay national anthem' but does it anyway | WATCH viral video What triggered this? On X, the California Governor's Press Office account reposted a TMZ article about former President Barack Obama jokingly volunteering himself as a potential diplomatic greeter for alien visitors. "WE, THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA, FORMALLY NOMINATE TRUMP FOR THIS IMPORTANT OFF WORLD ENDEAVOR," Newsom wrote, leaning fully into the joke while responding to the TMZ headline. The jab came after Obama appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where the former president was asked who should represent Earth if aliens ever arrived. Obama, clearly enjoying the absurdity of the scenario, pitched himself for the role. "I feel I’ve got a diverse background, some experience in statecraft and diplomacy. I’m friendly," Obama said with a smile. "So, I actually think... I could do a pretty good job." Also read | 'Force them to take it': Trump demands brain tests for presidential candidates, even as Hegseth forced to defend his 'mental stability' Newsom vs Trump The California governor and the US president have long maintained one of American politics’ more openly combative rivalries, with Newsom regularly positioning himself as one of Trump’s loudest Democratic critics. In another post, Newsom challenged "Little D" to "A LIVE COGNITIVE TEST ON NATIONAL TELEVISION". Newsom alleged that Trump's "BRAIN IS DECLINING RAPIDLY IN REAL TIME," while noting that the POTUS was confused between "see" and "sea". Floating the challenge, Newsom suggested that the test could be hosted by 'SEAN "SLUMPY RATINGS" HANNITY' on Fox News.

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest Trump troll may be his most savage yet: he has "nominated" Donald Trump to represent humanity to aliens, calling it an “important off-world endeavour”. The goal: keeping Trump as far away from the USA as possible.

'We nominate...': Gavin Newsom trolls Trump with nomination for 'IMPORTANT OFF WORLD ENDEAVOR' involving aliens

A female police officer in Hyderabad stood on the city's street past midnight in ordinary clothes to understand the safety challenges faced by women. She was approached by 40 men in a span of three hours, revealing the state of things. Most of the men were either drunk or high on drugs. Instead of being arrested, they were counselled and let off with a warning. Commissioner of Police of Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, Sumathi, stood at a bus stop between 12:30 am and 3:30 am to know how safe the roads are for women after dark. The aim was to know how things were first hand instead of only relying on formal complaints. She came across disturbing behaviour by the men. Nearly 40 men went up to her and made inappropriate suggestions. According to reports, most of them were roaming around after consuming alcohol, while some had also taken ganja. Most of them were students and younger men.&nbsp;Following the operation, the men were identified and taken to the police station. No complaints were filed against them, and it was decided to let them off with strict warnings. They were also counselled on their behaviour with women in public areas. Women in Hyderabad are impressed with Sumathi for taking such an initiative to see what women go through. The female officer is known for such on-ground methods. She is a senior IPS officer of the Telangana cadre, and went undercover as a Deputy Superintendent of police near Kazipet railway station 25 years ago for a similar operation. She also served as Chief of the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) before being appointed as Commissioner of Police, Malkajgiri. Sumathi was also involved in the operation of the surrender of several top Maoists led by Devuji and others.<h2>Netizens react to female safety operation in Hyderabad</h2>Reacting to the story, netizens said that the operation reveals the scale of the problem in the country, and that the issue is prevalent in other states as well. A user wrote, "This shows the pathetic state of Police and Law and Order in the country. No state is better than the other!!" Another wrote, "40 men in 3 hours? This experiment exposes the scale of the problem. Counselling drunk harassers is fine for first-timers, but India needs visible consequences too." The commenter added, "Hats off to the lady officer for her courage. Safety at night remains a national shame we must fix urgently." Another said to ensure women's safety in India, men need to be barred from roaming on the streets at night. “For women to be safe at night, India would need a curfew rule for men requiring them to stay indoors from midnight to 4 am.”

Commissioner of Police of Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, came across men roaming the streets at night while she stood alone at a bus stop. At least 40 of them approached her, most of whom were young men and students. The operation was meant to gauge the safety issues women face on the city's streets.

A female police officer in Hyderabad stood on the city's street past midnight in ordinary clothes to understand the safety challenges faced by women. She was approached by 40 men in a span of three hours, revealing the state of things. Most of the men were either drunk or high on drugs. Instead of being arrested, they were counselled and let off with a warning. Commissioner of Police of Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, Sumathi, stood at a bus stop between 12:30 am and 3:30 am to know how safe the roads are for women after dark. The aim was to know how things were first hand instead of only relying on formal complaints. She came across disturbing behaviour by the men. Nearly 40 men went up to her and made inappropriate suggestions. According to reports, most of them were roaming around after consuming alcohol, while some had also taken ganja. Most of them were students and younger men. Following the operation, the men were identified and taken to the police station. No complaints were filed against them, and it was decided to let them off with strict warnings. They were also counselled on their behaviour with women in public areas. Women in Hyderabad are impressed with Sumathi for taking such an initiative to see what women go through. The female officer is known for such on-ground methods. She is a senior IPS officer of the Telangana cadre, and went undercover as a Deputy Superintendent of police near Kazipet railway station 25 years ago for a similar operation. She also served as Chief of the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) before being appointed as Commissioner of Police, Malkajgiri. Sumathi was also involved in the operation of the surrender of several top Maoists led by Devuji and others. Netizens react to female safety operation in Hyderabad Reacting to the story, netizens said that the operation reveals the scale of the problem in the country, and that the issue is prevalent in other states as well. A user wrote, "This shows the pathetic state of Police and Law and Order in the country. No state is better than the other!!" Another wrote, "40 men in 3 hours? This experiment exposes the scale of the problem. Counselling drunk harassers is fine for first-timers, but India needs visible consequences too." The commenter added, "Hats off to the lady officer for her courage. Safety at night remains a national shame we must fix urgently." Another said to ensure women's safety in India, men need to be barred from roaming on the streets at night. “For women to be safe at night, India would need a curfew rule for men requiring them to stay indoors from midnight to 4 am.”

Commissioner of Police of Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, came across men roaming the streets at night while she stood alone at a bus stop. At least 40 of them approached her, most of whom were young men and students. The operation was meant to gauge the safety issues women face on the city's streets.

Female undercover officer harassed by 40 men in three hours during night operation in Hyderabad

BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant was shot and killed in what an eyewitness described as a professional, pre-planned hit, as post-poll violence in the state claimed another life.&nbsp; The victim, identified as Chandra, was travelling by car near Madhyamgram when a bike-borne assailant pulled alongside the vehicle and opened fire at point-blank range, revealed an eyewitness. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The car's driver was also shot in the attack.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jalandhar-blast-khalistan-liberation-army-claims-responsibility-threatens-to-shed-so-much-blood-that-everything-will-look-red-1778040143835">Jalandhar blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility; threatens to 'shed so much blood that everything will look red'</a><h2>A 'pre-planned' execution?</h2>An eyewitness to the killing described the sequence of events to ANI. "Just as Chandra's car crossed mine, it suddenly stopped midway, and a bike-borne person came and started shooting on the left side of the car. The person seemed to be an expert and fled immediately. It appeared to be pre-planned. The shots were fired at point-blank range. I heard the sound of two rounds." The incident occurred between 10:30 PM and 11 PM, approximately 200 to 300 metres from the hospital.Adhikari also called it "a cold-blooded and pre-planned murder" and urged party workers to maintain peace, assuring that those responsible would be brought to justice.<h2>Mamata Banerjee's TMC behind the killing, alleges BJP leader</h2>BJP leader Agnimitra Paul alleged a clear political motive behind the attack, linking it to Trinamool Congress's anger over electoral results, including Mamata Banerjee's reported defeat in Bhabanipur. "This is perhaps a consequence of Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Bhabanipur," she said, adding that CCTV footage from the area was being examined. She described Chandra as a trusted figure within the party structure. "He oversaw operations at the Leader of the Opposition's office, was like a brother to our MLAs, and handled several responsibilities."Paul also questioned why someone with no direct political role had been targeted. "Why was a man who had absolutely no connection with the BJP murdered? There is massive outrage among the public," she said, adding that a party booth worker had also been attacked with a knife and hospitalised around the same time.Trinamool Congress condemned the killing and called for a CBI investigation into the incident. The party has not commented on the allegations of political motivation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/post-poll-violence-grips-west-bengal-miscreants-open-fire-on-police-as-tmc-bjp-clashes-claim-four-lives-1778046815339">Post-poll violence grips West Bengal: Miscreants open fire on police as TMC-BJP clashes claim four lives</a><h2>Post-poll violence grips West Bengal</h2>The murder adds to a mounting toll of post-poll violence that has already claimed at least four lives across West Bengal since election results were declared, with clashes reported from Kolkata, Udaynarayanpur, Nanoor and Jalpaiguri.

West Bengal’s post-poll violence has taken another deadly turn after Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead in what eyewitnesses describe as a professional, point-blank assassination. Scroll down to read the eyewitness account.

BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant was shot and killed in what an eyewitness described as a professional, pre-planned hit, as post-poll violence in the state claimed another life. The victim, identified as Chandra, was travelling by car near Madhyamgram when a bike-borne assailant pulled alongside the vehicle and opened fire at point-blank range, revealed an eyewitness. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The car's driver was also shot in the attack. Also read | Jalandhar blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility; threatens to 'shed so much blood that everything will look red' A 'pre-planned' execution? An eyewitness to the killing described the sequence of events to ANI. "Just as Chandra's car crossed mine, it suddenly stopped midway, and a bike-borne person came and started shooting on the left side of the car. The person seemed to be an expert and fled immediately. It appeared to be pre-planned. The shots were fired at point-blank range. I heard the sound of two rounds." The incident occurred between 10:30 PM and 11 PM, approximately 200 to 300 metres from the hospital. Adhikari also called it "a cold-blooded and pre-planned murder" and urged party workers to maintain peace, assuring that those responsible would be brought to justice. Mamata Banerjee's TMC behind the killing, alleges BJP leader BJP leader Agnimitra Paul alleged a clear political motive behind the attack, linking it to Trinamool Congress's anger over electoral results, including Mamata Banerjee's reported defeat in Bhabanipur. "This is perhaps a consequence of Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Bhabanipur," she said, adding that CCTV footage from the area was being examined. She described Chandra as a trusted figure within the party structure. "He oversaw operations at the Leader of the Opposition's office, was like a brother to our MLAs, and handled several responsibilities." Paul also questioned why someone with no direct political role had been targeted. "Why was a man who had absolutely no connection with the BJP murdered? There is massive outrage among the public," she said, adding that a party booth worker had also been attacked with a knife and hospitalised around the same time. Trinamool Congress condemned the killing and called for a CBI investigation into the incident. The party has not commented on the allegations of political motivation. Also read | Post-poll violence grips West Bengal: Miscreants open fire on police as TMC-BJP clashes claim four lives Post-poll violence grips West Bengal The murder adds to a mounting toll of post-poll violence that has already claimed at least four lives across West Bengal since election results were declared, with clashes reported from Kolkata, Udaynarayanpur, Nanoor and Jalpaiguri.

West Bengal’s post-poll violence has taken another deadly turn after Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead in what eyewitnesses describe as a professional, point-blank assassination. Scroll down to read the eyewitness account.

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Two female Gaza flotilla activists have gone viral for dancing provocatively while wearing keffiyes and demanding the release of an accused serial sex predator. The video reportedly shows the women aboard one of the ships near the Greek island of Crete. They can be seen dancing with their stomachs bare, and the keffiyes covering their head and faces, while making the Hamas triangle symbol. Spanish-Korean activist Mi Hoa La has the Palestinian flag wrapped around her hips, which the other woman later pulls off and shows to the camera. The words "Free Saif Free Thiago" are written on the flag, referencing Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Both of them were arrested last T&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;hursday when the Israeli Navy intercepted their flotilla for suspected "illegal activity". Ávila has also been accused of “sexual misconduct” with three women on the flotillas. The women are being slammed by netizens for supporting a sex offender.&nbsp;Heidi Bachram, whose husband was killed by Hamas, shared the clip on X and wrote, "Flotilla members are dancing like sexy terrorists and making the Hamas triangle symbol to try and free their leaders. I don’t think this is helping." She later posted an update, saying, "Looks like the sexy terrorists dancing video was deleted by the Flotilla members. I guess they realised it wasn’t very helpful either." Heidi added in the other comment, "The gross irony is these people support the regime in Iran that imprisons women for dancing exactly like this in public." Emily Schrader, founder of the Founder Iran Israel Alliance, said, the women should be let into "Gaza to perform their pro-Hamas dance. I’m sure it’ll end very well."&nbsp;<h2>Gaza flotilla dance video</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Flotilla members are dancing like sexy terrorists and making the Hamas triangle symbol to try and free their leaders. I don’t think this is helping. <a href="https://t.co/9FT3zdMrer">pic.twitter.com/9FT3zdMrer</a>&mdash; Heidi Bachram (@HeidiBachram) <a href="https://twitter.com/HeidiBachram/status/2051230401851441189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Sexual misconduct allegations against Avila</h2> After the fleet set sail from Barcelona on April 12, 2026, a Palestinian organisation named Heart of Falastin raised allegations of sexual misconduct, claiming an unnamed senior steering committee member (identified by The Jerusalem Post as Thiago Ávila) engaged in an improper relationship. The Global Sumud Flotilla's independent Ethics Committee launched an investigation and three women involved were questioned. The committee issued a statement claiming that the women denied any misconduct occurred.<h2>Hamas terror group ties allegations against Ávila and Keshek</h2> Ávila, a Brazilian and Keshek of Spain are accused of having links to the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad group, with alleged ties to Hamas. The United States claims that the organisation is “clandestinely acting on behalf of” the Hamas terror group. Ávila has further denied that he violated ethics by having sex with three volunteers. An Israeli court extended their detention on Tuesday.&nbsp;The Brazilian and Spanish governments have hit out against the arrest, calling it “unlawful abduction." “This blatantly illegal action by the Israeli authorities, outside their jurisdiction, constitutes an affront to international law, is subject to adjudication before international courts,” the countries said. They were among about 175 activists detained after 22 boats were intercepted in international waters near Greece. The others were released.&nbsp;Hadeel Abu Salih, a lawyer of a rights group who represented them at Tuesday's hearing, told reporters, "We are talking about two foreign nationals that were arrested in international waters approximately a thousand kilometres from Gaza and brought into Israel against their will." She said their detention conditions "amount to psychological torture". "Both Thiago and Saif are both kept in isolation since they were moved to the custody of the Israeli prison services, and are blindfolded each time they are taken out of the cell, even when they go through a medical procedure," she added.

Two female Gaza flotilla activists are facing flak for dancing provocatively with their faces covered to demand the release of two pro-Palestine activists who were arrested last week. Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila are currently in Israel.

Two female Gaza flotilla activists have gone viral for dancing provocatively while wearing keffiyes and demanding the release of an accused serial sex predator. The video reportedly shows the women aboard one of the ships near the Greek island of Crete. They can be seen dancing with their stomachs bare, and the keffiyes covering their head and faces, while making the Hamas triangle symbol. Spanish-Korean activist Mi Hoa La has the Palestinian flag wrapped around her hips, which the other woman later pulls off and shows to the camera. The words "Free Saif Free Thiago" are written on the flag, referencing Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Both of them were arrested last T hursday when the Israeli Navy intercepted their flotilla for suspected "illegal activity". Ávila has also been accused of “sexual misconduct” with three women on the flotillas. The women are being slammed by netizens for supporting a sex offender. Heidi Bachram, whose husband was killed by Hamas, shared the clip on X and wrote, "Flotilla members are dancing like sexy terrorists and making the Hamas triangle symbol to try and free their leaders. I don’t think this is helping." She later posted an update, saying, "Looks like the sexy terrorists dancing video was deleted by the Flotilla members. I guess they realised it wasn’t very helpful either." Heidi added in the other comment, "The gross irony is these people support the regime in Iran that imprisons women for dancing exactly like this in public." Emily Schrader, founder of the Founder Iran Israel Alliance, said, the women should be let into "Gaza to perform their pro-Hamas dance. I’m sure it’ll end very well." Gaza flotilla dance video

Two female Gaza flotilla activists are facing flak for dancing provocatively with their faces covered to demand the release of two pro-Palestine activists who were arrested last week. Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila are currently in Israel.

Gaza flotilla activists slammed for 'provocative' dance demanding release of alleged sex offender

After the part of an Alaskan mountain crumbled into the sea, a massive 'megatsunami' wave was created, marking the second-tallest ever, reminding the risks posed by melting glaciers, according to scientists. Last year, a giant wave came across a remote fjord in southeast Alaska leading to the destruction in its wake.&nbsp;The event, which went largely unreported at the time, now shows that small earthquakes resulted in a massive landslide. As a result, 64 million cubic metres of rock, the equivalent of 24 Great Pyramids, splashed into the water, creating a gigantic wave almost 500 metres tall. In response, Dr Bretwood Higman, an Alaskan geologist who witnessed the damage at Tracy Arm Fjord, stated that it was "a close call". "We know that there were people who were very nearly in the wrong place," he said. 'I'm quite terrified that we're not going to be so lucky in the future." Massive waves known as megatsunamis occur when landslides, triggered by earthquakes or unstable rock, crash into bodies of water. These events are typically confined to local areas and lose strength quickly. In contrast, ocean-wide tsunamis are usually caused by earthquakes or, at times, underwater volcanic activity. Such tsunamis, like the 2011 Japan disaster, can travel vast distances, striking populated coastlines and causing extensive destruction and loss of life. The largest recorded megatsunami occurred in the 1950s, exceeding 500 metres in height, with the recent event ranking as the second largest. When Dr Higman reached the Tracy Arm Fjord—an Alaskan cruise destination—weeks after the event, he observed shattered trees scattered across slopes and waters, along with large expanses of exposed rock where soil and vegetation had been stripped away.<h3>Vulnerability of Alaska</h3>Alaska is mainly vulnerable to megatsunamis because of its narrow fjords, steep mountains and frequent earthquakes. The new research published in Science indicates that glacier melt due to climate change is making it even worse. Dr Stephen Hicks of University College London stated that the glacier was previously "helping to hold up this piece of rock", and so when the ice retreated, it exposed the bottom of the cliff face, "allowing that rock material to suddenly collapse into the fjord". Stephen's team have studied tsunamis for almost 10 years and is worried about it. "More people are now going to remote areas - often these tourist cruises are going to see the natural beauty of the area to actually learn more about climate change - but they are also dangerous places to be," he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/1-000-strange-marks-on-a-rock-in-italy-left-hikers-stunned-ancient-underwater-stampede-might-be-responsible-1778069857931">1,000 identical marks on a rock in Italy are from an ancient underwater stampede. Who made them?</a>

A massive 500-meter megatsunami, the second-tallest ever recorded, struck Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord after a landslide dumped 64 million cubic meters of rock into the water. Scientists warn that melting glaciers due to climate change are destabilising cliffs.

After the part of an Alaskan mountain crumbled into the sea, a massive 'megatsunami' wave was created, marking the second-tallest ever, reminding the risks posed by melting glaciers, according to scientists. Last year, a giant wave came across a remote fjord in southeast Alaska leading to the destruction in its wake. The event, which went largely unreported at the time, now shows that small earthquakes resulted in a massive landslide. As a result, 64 million cubic metres of rock, the equivalent of 24 Great Pyramids, splashed into the water, creating a gigantic wave almost 500 metres tall. In response, Dr Bretwood Higman, an Alaskan geologist who witnessed the damage at Tracy Arm Fjord, stated that it was "a close call". "We know that there were people who were very nearly in the wrong place," he said. 'I'm quite terrified that we're not going to be so lucky in the future." Massive waves known as megatsunamis occur when landslides, triggered by earthquakes or unstable rock, crash into bodies of water. These events are typically confined to local areas and lose strength quickly. In contrast, ocean-wide tsunamis are usually caused by earthquakes or, at times, underwater volcanic activity. Such tsunamis, like the 2011 Japan disaster, can travel vast distances, striking populated coastlines and causing extensive destruction and loss of life. The largest recorded megatsunami occurred in the 1950s, exceeding 500 metres in height, with the recent event ranking as the second largest. When Dr Higman reached the Tracy Arm Fjord—an Alaskan cruise destination—weeks after the event, he observed shattered trees scattered across slopes and waters, along with large expanses of exposed rock where soil and vegetation had been stripped away. Vulnerability of Alaska Alaska is mainly vulnerable to megatsunamis because of its narrow fjords, steep mountains and frequent earthquakes. The new research published in Science indicates that glacier melt due to climate change is making it even worse. Dr Stephen Hicks of University College London stated that the glacier was previously "helping to hold up this piece of rock", and so when the ice retreated, it exposed the bottom of the cliff face, "allowing that rock material to suddenly collapse into the fjord". Stephen's team have studied tsunamis for almost 10 years and is worried about it. "More people are now going to remote areas - often these tourist cruises are going to see the natural beauty of the area to actually learn more about climate change - but they are also dangerous places to be," he added. Also read: 1,000 identical marks on a rock in Italy are from an ancient underwater stampede. Who made them?

A massive 500-metre megatsunami, the second-tallest ever recorded, struck Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord after a landslide dumped 64 million cubic meters of rock into the water. Scientists warn that melting glaciers due to climate change are destabilising cliffs.

Massive 500-metre 'megatsunami' hits Alaska Fjord after part of mountain collapses

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In Monte Cònero, Italy, a slab of limestone features tightly packed footprints that were made 80 million years ago. According to researchers, the trackway may represent a mass stampede of sea turtles fleeing a massive prehistoric earthquake. The discovery was made by a group of hikers who noticed something different about the rock. A team of researchers thinks the fossil tracks are from the Cretaceous Period and linked to a quick two-step event: an earthquake that shook the ancient seabed, leading to the marine reptiles moving across the soft mud during the shaking. Foot marks made millions of years ago should not be present today. But the earthquake that sent the turtles fleeing also protected these marks. Researchers suggest that the tremors triggered an underwater mudslide (a turbidite), which covered the seabed within minutes and preserved the footprints in stone. Experts are still not sure that the marks were made by sea turtles, as a geological phenomenon could also be responsible for them. The study was published in the journal Cretaceous Research.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/before-the-dinosaurs-ruled-210-million-year-old-crocodile-ancestors-who-died-gazing-at-each-other-discovered-1778065659427">Before the dinosaurs ruled: 210-million-year-old crocodile ancestors who died gazing at each other discovered</a>&nbsp;Scientists discovered nearly 1,000 of these trace fossils. They also analysed the same footprints present on a layer that sits inside a thicker rock section about 131 feet long. To determine the exact age of the footprints, the team used microfossils, tiny organisms that live on the seafloor. The fossil “time stamp” helped them place the footprint horizon to the lower Campanian period during the Late Cretaceous. &nbsp;Earth’s magnetic history further confirms the time, as minerals in sediments can lock in the field direction when the poles flip.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/dinosaurs-are-responsible-for-rapid-ageing-and-short-lifespans-in-humans-1777642716794">Dinosaurs are responsible for rapid ageing and short lifespans in humans</a>&nbsp;The researchers say that the Late Cretaceous interval witnessed increased seismic activity. Sea level changes also affected sediment flow, how steep underwater slopes become, and the stability of the deposits. Meanwhile, scientists admit that merely paddle marks cannot confirm that it was the sea turtles who were jolted by the underwater earthquake, and the impressions could have been left by any marine animal. However, the signs point to a strong possibility of sea turtles or any other flippered reptile being the culprit.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Scientists analysed the strange trace fossils on a slab of limestone in Italy and believe that an earthquake might have startled a group of marine creatures who fled the area. The marks are their footprints, which have remained preserved for millions of years. 

In Monte Cònero, Italy, a slab of limestone features tightly packed footprints that were made 80 million years ago. According to researchers, the trackway may represent a mass stampede of sea turtles fleeing a massive prehistoric earthquake. The discovery was made by a group of hikers who noticed something different about the rock. A team of researchers thinks the fossil tracks are from the Cretaceous Period and linked to a quick two-step event: an earthquake that shook the ancient seabed, leading to the marine reptiles moving across the soft mud during the shaking. Foot marks made millions of years ago should not be present today. But the earthquake that sent the turtles fleeing also protected these marks. Researchers suggest that the tremors triggered an underwater mudslide (a turbidite), which covered the seabed within minutes and preserved the footprints in stone. Experts are still not sure that the marks were made by sea turtles, as a geological phenomenon could also be responsible for them. The study was published in the journal Cretaceous Research. Also Read: Before the dinosaurs ruled: 210-million-year-old crocodile ancestors who died gazing at each other discovered Scientists discovered nearly 1,000 of these trace fossils. They also analysed the same footprints present on a layer that sits inside a thicker rock section about 131 feet long. To determine the exact age of the footprints, the team used microfossils, tiny organisms that live on the seafloor. The fossil “time stamp” helped them place the footprint horizon to the lower Campanian period during the Late Cretaceous. Earth’s magnetic history further confirms the time, as minerals in sediments can lock in the field direction when the poles flip. Also Read: Dinosaurs are responsible for rapid ageing and short lifespans in humans The researchers say that the Late Cretaceous interval witnessed increased seismic activity. Sea level changes also affected sediment flow, how steep underwater slopes become, and the stability of the deposits. Meanwhile, scientists admit that merely paddle marks cannot confirm that it was the sea turtles who were jolted by the underwater earthquake, and the impressions could have been left by any marine animal. However, the signs point to a strong possibility of sea turtles or any other flippered reptile being the culprit.

Scientists analysed the strange trace fossils on a slab of limestone in Italy and believe that an earthquake might have startled a group of marine creatures who fled the area. The marks are their footprints, which have remained preserved for millions of years.&nbsp;

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1,000 identical marks on a rock in Italy are from an ancient underwater stampede