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London, Oct 11 (IANS) Increased demand for water due to global population growth, coupled with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, endangers global water security, warns a study. Little is known about the relationship of water use by sectors and the occurrence of drought-heat-wave events, particularly at the large scale.Researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, evaluated the responses of sectoral water use — how the water use practices of sectors namely domestic, irrigation, thermoelectric energy, manufacturing and livestock are affected by the occurrence of droughts, heat waves and compound events — at a global scale from 1990-2019.The findings,…

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Elon Musk-run Tesla has reportedly sold a wireless charging startup Wiferion it acquired for an undisclosed sum in June this year.Wiferion is a Germany-based wireless charging startup known for inductive charging technology for industrial robots and electric vehicles.Now, DIN rail power supply provider PULS has acquired Wiferion from Tesla.“Wireless charging specialist Wiferion becomes our new business unit PULS Wireless. Wiferion’s customers will benefit from our engineering resources and global presence in production and application support,” PULS said in a statement.Wiferion becomes a new business unit called PULS Wireless, with an operational team in Freiburg (Germany).The…

The discom claimed that a bill of Rs 66,000 was due as Neeraj Kumar Bablu had not paid it as yet. Hence, his electricity supply was disconnected on Wednesday morning.The discom officials have asked the BJP MLA to pay the dues immediately so that his power supply can be restored.Neeraj Kumar Bablu accused the Bihar government of harassing him as he was a leader of the Opposition party.“As I am a leader of the Opposition party, they are harassing me. The electricity supply company has disconnected the power supply in my house without serving prior notice to me. I live…

Passengers have reported a disturbing pattern of delays, cancellations, and onboard technical glitches affecting Air India flights’ departure.The frequency of these incidents has raised questions about the airline’s commitment to passenger safety and its ability to maintain operational excellence.Passengers have often found themselves stranded at the airport for hours, unsure of when their flights would depart. These delays have disrupted travel plans, causing inconvenience to both business and leisure travellers.Many have taken to social media to express their frustration, with some even questioning the reliability of Air India as a carrier.In addition to delays, passengers have also reported technical problems…

The 25-year old Indian star javelin thrower categorically pointed towards Odisha’s rising javelin thrower and Asian Games silver medalist Kishore Kumar Jena.“In future I see two Indian javelin throwers joining the 90m club,” Chopra said on the sidelines of a felicitation ceremony of the Asian Games athletics contingent by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).Chopra started his season with Doha Diamond League but pulled his groin and had to skip a couple of international events. However, he recovered from the niggle and bounced back to win gold at the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Hungary and successfully defended his…

In a press conference ahead of the match against South Africa in Lucknow, Pat Cummins said Travis Head will undergo scans on Thursday to understand the extent of recovery and consult a surgeon before a call would be taken on his availability.”I think it’s tomorrow he’s getting a scan and seeing the surgeon to get an update. So hopefully next couple of days,” said Cummins.Head was included in the 15-man Australia Word Cup squad, but the opener has not traveled with the rest of the team to India as he has been recovering from the hand injury he picked up…

This comes in an order by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambani in the case of Saleem vs the State of NCT of Delhi, in which he directed the court Registry to scrutinise all filings related to sexual offences and maintain the anonymity of the victim.The SOPs require the Registry to ensure that details such as the victim’s name, address, and photographs are not disclosed in the court’s cause-list or filings.”The Registry must carefully scrutinise all filings relating to sexual offences, to ensure that the anonymity and confidentiality of the prosecutrix/victim/survivor is strictly maintained and the name, parentage, address, social media credentials…

Elaborating on this as well as her future plans, she said: “I trust my instincts while choosing scripts and that is something that will always continue, may it be before, during or after the success of ‘The Kerala Story’. I am very proud of all the works I have been a part of and it has never changed. I would like to.”Detailing her journey from her debut to the present, she said that she was initially always touted for horror movies after her debut, though ‘The Kerala Story’ changed all that, allowing her to diversify.She said: “My debut film was…

A division bench comprising Justice Revati Mohite-Dere and Justice Gauri Godse perused the report of a medical board, formed on October 5, which recommended the medical termination of pregnancy (MTP)for the victim considering her physical and mental condition.The Medical Board said that the woman is suffering cerebral palsy with paraparesis affecting both her lower limbs and intellectual disability, both at 50 per cent, and continuing the pregnancy at 29th week arising out of the alleged rape, could further be detrimental to her mental health.“Considering the Medical Report, we deem it appropriate to permit the petitioner who is victim of sexual…

Kangana’s portrayal as the fearless air force pilot in ‘Tejas’ has already set expectations sky-high, and her preparation for this iconic role is a testament to her passion.Kangana’s journey for transformation began with her extensive research into the lives of air force officers. She developed an understanding of their daily routines, the demands of their job, and the incredible sacrifices they make for their country.She also went through rigorous physical training to ensure that she looked the part of an Indian fighter pilot. Gruelling fitness regimens for several hours, including strength and endurance training, formed a major part of her…