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First Bangladeshi Padma Hilsa Arrives in West Bengal Ahead of Durga Puja Festivities

27 Sep 2024 16:47 PM IST

Bangladeshi Hilsa fish arrives in West Bengal, marking the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations with high demand and anticipation.

Spanish Mother-Daughter Duo Uses Bacteria To Revolutionize Art Restoration Process

27 Sep 2024 16:36 PM IST

In Valencia, Spain, microbiologist Pilar Bosch and her mother, art conservator Pilar Roig, are restoring 18th-century frescoes using bacteria. Bosch trains bacteria to degrade glue remnants from past restorations, applying them via algae-based gel. This innovative, non-damaging method replaces traditional, labor-intensive cleaning, transforming art restoration and preserving historic paintings.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to Visit India in October to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

27 Sep 2024 16:22 PM IST

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to visit India from October 7-9, marking an effort to reset and strengthen bilateral ties after a period of strained relations. His meetings with Indian leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are set for October 8, according to sources familiar with the matter. First

UN General Assembly Convenes Amid Rising Sea Levels And Climate Threats

27 Sep 2024 16:18 PM IST

The UN General Assembly is set to convene to discuss the critical issue of rising sea levels affecting Pacific atolls. Experts warn that many low-lying nations, including Kiribati, face existential threats due to climate change, with some islands likely becoming uninhabitable by the end of the century.

Bangladeshi Porn Star Riya Barde, Arrested in Maharashtra for Fake Passport

27 Sep 2024 15:57 PM IST

Riya Barde, also known by her alias Aarohi Barde, has been arrested by Hill Line Police in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, on charges of obtaining an Indian passport with falsified documents. The accused, a Bangladeshi national, is also suspected of staying in India illegally, along with her mother and siblings. Media reports

Watch Brazilian Singer MC Livinho Dancing During Live Broadcast At Crash Scene

27 Sep 2024 15:46 PM IST

Brazilian singer MC Livinho sparked outrage for dancing behind a journalist during a live broadcast covering a tragic bus crash in Pirai, Rio de Janeiro, that resulted in three deaths. Despite his subsequent apology, many criticized his insensitivity, leading to questions about his responsibility as a public figure amid the

Israeli Attack On Hezbollah: Lebanese Officials Uncover Explosive Pagers

27 Sep 2024 15:25 PM IST

Israeli operatives concealed explosives in pagers smuggled into Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah members in a recent attack that killed at least 37 and injured nearly 3,000. Lebanese officials confirmed the sophisticated method, with pagers detonating via electronic messages. Investigations are ongoing into the supply chain and the incident's implications for warfare.

China Naval Superiority Ambitions Hampered By Nuclear Submarine Sinking

27 Sep 2024 15:07 PM IST

China's newest nuclear submarine, part of the Zhou-class, sank at the Wuchang shipyard during dock trials, raising serious concerns over the military's accountability and competence. The incident, covered up by Chinese authorities, highlights issues within the People’s Liberation Army and could hinder China's plans to enhance its naval capabilities.

China Objects to Naming of Arunachal Pradesh Peak After 6th Dalai Lama

27 Sep 2024 15:07 PM IST

China has voiced its displeasure after Indian mountaineers named an unclimbed peak in Arunachal Pradesh after the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso. The peak, standing at 20,942 feet, was scaled by a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), who chose to honor the Dalai Lama,

After US, France, UK PM Keir Starmer Backs India For Permanent UN Security Council Seat

27 Sep 2024 13:31 PM IST

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in his UN General Assembly address, backed India's inclusion as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. This follows similar support from US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, calling for UNSC reforms to make it more representative, including permanent African representation.

Shigeru Ishiba, Former Defense Minister Set To Become Japan’s Next Prime Minister

27 Sep 2024 12:47 PM IST

Shigeru Ishiba won Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership, securing his position as the next prime minister after a closely contested race. This marks his fifth and final attempt, following outgoing PM Fumio Kishida's resignation. Ishiba faces rising domestic challenges and volatile regional tensions, especially with China and North Korea.

Hurricane Helene Viewed From Space: ISS Footage | Watch

27 Sep 2024 12:36 PM IST

As Florida’s Big Bend area braces for the arrival of Hurricane Helene, dramatic footage of the massive storm was captured by NASA’s International Space Station (ISS). In a video shared by the ISS on their official X account, a dense, swirling white cloud can be seen hovering over the Pacific