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29 Aug

Ice Age’s winged relic rediscovered in Western Ghats

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Ice Age’s winged relic rediscovered in Western Ghats Odanatologists have reconfirmed the presence of the elusive dragonfly species, Crocothemis erythraea, in the high-elevation regions of the southern Western Ghats . The species had previously been misidentified or overlooked in this region due to its close resemblance to the more widespread lowland species . Read full story: Source

29 Aug

Madras High Court contemplates one-man Commission to probe alleged police excess while quelling conservancy workers protest

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Madras High Court contemplates one-man Commission to probe alleged police excess while quelling conservancy workers protest The Madras High Court reserved its orders after wondering why it should not constitute a one man commission, led by its retired judge, to probe into allegations of police excess while quelling the Greater Chennai Corporation conservancy workers . Read full story: Source

29 Aug

Roadside rest centres part of waste-free Nava Kerala: Minister M.B. Rajesh

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Roadside rest centres part of waste-free Nava Kerala: Minister M.B. Rajesh Local Self-Governments Minister M.B. Rajesh inaugurated ‘Just Relax’ rest centre at Puliyilappara . Centre was constructed by Athirappilly grama panchayat with the support of Forest department . Read full story: Source

29 Aug

Cusat, CSL sign pact to set up centre of excellence

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Cusat, CSL sign pact to set up centre of excellence The project aimed to bridge the gap between the shipbuilding industry and academia . The centre will focus on software development, skill development, upskilling, and digitisation . It will provide state-of-the-art computing facilities and advanced marine software . Read full story: Source

29 Aug

Tahsildar booked in disproportionate assets case

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Tahsildar booked in disproportionate assets case The Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case of disproportionate assets against Bandi Nageswara Rao, Tahsildar of Fort Warangal mandal, after searches revealed properties and valuables worth over ₹50 crore . Read full story: Source

29 Aug

He Paved the Way for CNN, Fox News and the Internet. He’s Not Sure We’re Better Off.

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He Paved the Way for CNN, Fox News and the Internet. He’s Not Sure We’re Better Off. Mr. Malone has the ability to sway big decisions in the media industry . He calls or texts David Zaslav, the chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery, on a daily basis . As a major shareholder, he has the power of swaying big decisions . Read full story: Source

29 Aug

Britain Bars Israeli Government From a Leading Arms Trade Fair

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Britain Bars Israeli Government From a Leading Arms Trade Fair Britain bars Israel from sending officials to its flagship military weapons trade fair in London next month . Israel condemns the decision, calling it a “deliberate and regrettable act of discrimination against Israel’s representatives” The Israeli defense ministry says the move “plays into the hands of extremists, grants legitimacy to terrorists” Read full story: Source

29 Aug

Israel Military Says It Recovered Body of Ilan Weiss, Oct. 7 Victim, From Gaza

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Israel Military Says It Recovered Body of Ilan Weiss, Oct. 7 Victim, From Gaza Ilan Weiss was killed during the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, from Gaza . He was killed in his home village of Be'eri, in southern Israel, when militants raided the community as part of a wider attack that killed roughly 1,200 people . Read full story: Source

29 Aug

The rise of beauty tourism

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The rise of beauty tourism This episode looks at how platforms like Instagram and TikTok, along with celebrity influence, are fuelling a global surge in cosmetic procedures . We expose the risks behind the glossy advertisements, from botched surgeries to lasting health fallout . Read full story: Source

29 Aug

Why has South Africa’s Malema been found guilty of hate speech again?

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Why has South Africa’s Malema been found guilty of hate speech again? This is the third time the fiery opposition politician and leader of the left-wing EFF has been accused. South African opposition leader Julius Malema was found guilty of hate speech by the country’s Equality Court on Wednesday this week over comments he made during a political rally in 2022. This is the third such ruling for the frequently outspoken and controversial leader of the left-wing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party. In May, United States President Donald Trump accused South Africa of discriminating against whites in the country, citing…