Friday's papers focus on the English school buildings that must close over fears of collapse.
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm
The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.
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Elon Musk's 'X' Sued By Thousands Of Employees Over Severance Pay: Report
Billionaire Elon Musk's X, the social media formerly known as Twitter, is facing 2,200 arbitration claims from ex-employees since Mr. Musk took over the company and fired most of its workforce. The filing fees alone for that volume of cases could amount to $3.5 million.
The lawsuit was filed in a Delaware district court, according to CNBC. The case is Chris Woodfield v. Twitter, X Corp. and Elon Musk (No. 1:23-cv-780-CFC).
A former employee, Woodfield, a former senior staff network engineer who had worked at Twitter's Seattle office in his suit...
Aston Villa 3-0 Hibernian (agg 8-0): Villa ease into Conference League group stage
Aston Villa reach the Europa Conference League group stage with a comfortable win over Hibernian.
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Watch: England's Bizarre Review Against NZ Leaves Social Media In Splits
England defeated New Zealand comfortably in the first T20I match of their four-match series but a bizarre review by skipper Jos Buttler became a major source of discussion between fans on social media. Glenn Phillips played a forward defence off the bowling of Liam Livingstone and both the bowler and wicket-keeper Buttler went up in appeal. While the umpire was not convinced at all, Buttler decided to take a review and the replays showed that the ball hit the middle of the bat.
Debutant Brydon Carse took three wickets to set up a seven-wicket win...
Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules
Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whaling to resume with restrictions.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Papers: New laws for 'cowardly killers' over sentencing hearings
Fresh legislation will see custody officers allowed to use reasonable force.
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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn
Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.
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PSV Eindhoven 5-1 Rangers (agg 7-3): Champions League dream over for Michael Beale's side
Rangers' dreams of an immediate return to the Champions League group stage are extinguished in excruciating fashion by a ruthless PSV in Eindhoven.
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Watch: Chef Vikas Khanna's Gesture For Retiring Air India Crew Is Viral
Michelin star chef, author and filmmaker Vikas Khanna was onboard an Air India flight when he decided to prepare a surprise for an Air India crew. Chef Khanna went to the pantry and transformed a simple cake into something extraordinary after he got to know that a crew member was retiring.
A video of it was shared on X, formerly Twitter by a user named Sanjay. Along with the video, the caption read, "Heartwarming gesture of love by #Michelin #Masterchef @TheVikasKhanna on board @airindia to redo a special cake for a retiring Crew member. Chef Vikas...
Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon
The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov
An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport.
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Rape survivors 'battered and bruised' by justice system
Three women raped by the same man say they want to reform the way victims of sex offences are treated in courts.
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Manchester Airport: Man jailed over meet-and-greet parking fraud
Mohammed Isaq promised to put passengers' cars in a secure compound, but left them in a field instead.
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Fulham 1-1 (5-3 on pens) Tottenham Hotspur: Richarlison scores but hosts win shootout
Richarlison scores but cannot prevent Tottenham going out of the EFL Cup as Fulham win a penalty shootout to progress to round three.
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"You Make My...": Pooja's Birthday Wish For Friend Deepak Is All Heart
Actress Pooja Bhatt, who became a household name after appearing as a participant in the second season of Bigg Boss OTT, wished her friend and former co-star Deepak Tijori on his birthday with the sweetest message. Sharing a selfie with the birthday boy, Pooja Bhatt wrote, "In a world of temporary equations,here's to a permanent friendship.. one that goes beyond time,space,hits,flops & all of the other trappings of fame & infamy. Happy Birthday@deepaktijoriteam You make my life richer by being part of it. I love you. For now &...
Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA men's Player of the Year award
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland wins the PFA Player of the Year award, while Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is named Young Player of the Year.
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Monday, August 28, 2023
Opinion: Are China's Economic Crises Cyclical Or Structural?
While China is and continues to be the manufacturing platform of the world, concerns around its decelerating growth in 2023 have triggered panic waves across the globe. Given the deep interconnection between the global economy and the Chinese economy, there is fear among nations that global growth will further decelerate due to the troubled Chinese economy. One of the most important questions in this context becomes how to tackle the fallout. To answer this question, it is first pertinent to understand whether the problem is cyclical or structural...
After Lucy Letby, Another UK Nurse Under Investigation For Baby's Death
An investigation by the UK's healthcare agency NHS has linked the arrest of a nurse to death of three babies under suspicious circumstances at the hospital where she worked. According to The Telegraph, the nurse used to work at Birmingham Children's Hospital but her identity has not been released. The 28-year-old was arrested on suspicion of administering poison with intent to endanger life. This comes shortly after the conviction of another nurse named Lucy Letby on charges of murdering seven babies.
Though the probe was launched last year, after...
Watch: The day air traffic control went down... in 71 seconds
Thousands of passengers were stranded after a UK air space technical issue led to flight delays and cancellations.
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Sunday, August 27, 2023
Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it
With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help.
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"Cringe Level Is So High": Elon Musk's Comment On LinkedIn Is Viral
Billionaire Elon Musk's platform X (formerly Twitter) recently introduced a new job-hiring feature that allows verified organisations to post job listings on their profile. X has entered the domain of professional networking with a beta version of hiring, in a bid to challenge professional websites like LinkedIn.
Now, reacting to a post by a Twitter user, Ian Zelbo, who wrote, "Is there anything worse than LinkedIn?"
Replying to the post, the billionaire wrote on X, "People send me LinkedIn links sometimes, but the cringe level is so high that...
GB athletics team finish with 10 medals
Great Britain won 10 medals in Budapest to equal their best medal haul at a World Championships.
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Watch: Neeraj's Historic Throw That Made Him 1st Indian To Win Worlds Gold
Neeraj Chopra is born to make history it seems. The 25-year-old javelin thrower achieved yet another momentous high on Sunday night when he became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships with a throw of 88.17m in the men's javelin final at Budapest, Hungary. The 25-year-old Chopra achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt. He had a foul throw to start with, but then got 88.17m, 86.32m, 84.64m, 87.73m and 83.98m.
Pakistan's reigning Commonwealth Games champion Arshad Nadeem took the silver with his...
Neeraj Chopra: India's Javelin Great Completes A Full Circle At Just 25
25 is when dreams start to take wings for most. For some super-special individuals, like Neeraj Chopra, by that age you conquer all that is out there to be conquered. With his maiden World Athletics Championship gold in javelin throw that he won with an attempt of 88.17m at the 2023 edition late on Sunday night in Budapest, Hungary, the Haryana-born athlete has reached a stupendous height that will be hard to match for generations to come. With his first World Championship gold medal, which was the only major missing piece in his already envious...
The Hundred 2023: Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals in men's final
Oval Invincibles stage a remarkable fightback to beat Manchester Originals and win the men's Hundred at Lord's.
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Saturday, August 26, 2023
Derek Bailey: Guitar pioneer who tore up music's rulebook
A Huddersfield exhibition explores the life and legacy of Sheffield-born improviser Derek Bailey.
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Newspaper headlines: Met staff data breach and Dorries quits as MP
A suspected cyber attack on the Metropolitan Police and the resignation of Nadine Dorries lead the papers.
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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash
Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.
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Multiple Fatalities In Florida Shooting, Gunman Killed: Report
A gunman in Jacksonville, Florida, was dead following a standoff with police Saturday afternoon after killing "a number" of people, the latest in a spate of gun violence this weekend in the United States.
"One shooting is too much but these mass shootings are really hard to take," Mayor Donna Deegan told local news channel WJXT, saying there were a "number of fatalities" but did not specify how many.
The broadcaster reported that the gunman fired at cars passing by a Dollar General discount store. He then reportedly barricaded himself inside.
A...
Friday, August 25, 2023
Bodycam shows Texas officer wrangling a huge snake
When a report of a snake on the loose came in, this police department sent their 'snake whisperer'
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130 Ambulances, 66 Fire Engines, Foolproof Security For G20 Event In Delhi
Eighty teams of doctors and a fleet of 130 ambulances will be handling any medical emergencies during the upcoming G20 Summit in the city, officials said on Friday.
In a review meeting with top officials on Thursday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena said the next seven days would be crucial for the preparedness for the mega event on September 9-10, Raj Niwas officials said.
The LG was assured by the officials during the meeting that foolproof security arrangements were put in place to deal with any kind of threat -- terror, nuclear,...
PM Modi To Meet ISRO Scientists Today, Celebrate Chandrayaan-3 Success
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru today morning to congratulate Team ISRO on the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon.
He is slated to spend an hour at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) and greet scientists of the national space agency headquartered in Bengaluru.
On Wednesday evening as the Lander Module of Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully touched down on the lunar surface, PM Modi had joined the ISRO team at Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISTRAC virtually from Johannesburg, where he was attending...
"Serious Danger To His Life": Imran Khan's Wife Tells Pak Supreme Court
Pakistan's jailed prime minister Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi on Friday urged the Supreme Court to take "serious notice" of her husband's deteriorating health, saying it posed a "serious danger to his life".
The 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman is currently lodged in the Attock District Jail in Punjab province after his conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case earlier this month.
Bushra Bibi moved the Supreme court following her meeting with the cricketer-turned-politician at the prison on Tuesday.
Bushra through her counsel...
Maui wildfires: Officials release list of 388 people still missing
Authorities want any survivors on the list to come forward in order to narrow down the search.
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Can the British Museum dig itself out of trouble?
Trustees need to show they have a plan to put things right after a damaging week over missing treasures.
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Luis Rubiales: Who is the controversial Spanish FA chief?
Who is Luis Rubiales, the Spanish FA chief who is under pressure after kissing Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup?
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
London Zoo: Annual weigh-in sees thousands of animals on scales
As part of London Zoo's annual weigh-in, thousands of animals are checked for health and wellbeing.
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Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons
The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather.
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Home Guard Claims "Tortured" By Officer's Wife, Odisha Women Panel Steps In
The Odisha State Commission for Women has sought a report from the Crime Branch of Police in connection with the alleged torture of a woman home guard by the wife of a DIG-rank police officer.
The home guard lost both of her legs under the wheels of a running train in her attempt to die by suicide allegedly after being tortured by a DIG-rank officer's wife, at whose residence she was working.
The State Commission for Women has asked the Crime Branch ADG to submit a report within 15 days from Wednesday.
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Ashley Dale: Man charged with murder after woman shot in garden
Ian Fitzgibbon, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ashley Dale in Liverpool last August.
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Watch: Mumbai Police's Musical Tribute To ISRO On Chandrayaan-3 Success
India created space history by becoming the first nation to carry out a successful soft landing near the south pole of the moon. It also entered the elite club of countries - Russia the US and China - which have achieved a soft landing on Earth's only natural satellite. The remarkable feat was celebrated by Indians across the globe. Now, Mumbai Police paid tribute to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful mission.
Mumbai police's Khaki Studio performed a musical rendition of Allama Muhammad Iqbal's patriotic song Sare...
Comic overwhelmed as millions watch slo-mo footballer routine
Karl Porter's impression of a footballer's celebration has been shared widely on social media.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Papers: 'Putin's revenge' and Prigozhin's death 'no surprise'
Thursday's papers focus on the presumed death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash.
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On Photo With Anushka, Suryakumar Trolls Kohli's 'Running Technique'
Virat Kohli will be the one to watch out for in the coming two months as India embark upon a series of important tournaments starting with the Asia Cup 2023 and then the World Cup 2023. If India are to do well in the marquee events, a lot would hinge on how Kohli's bat performs. The former Indian cricket team captain is currently enjoying a brief break from the game. He last featured in the India-West Indies ODI series and will next be seen in action...
Chandrayaan-3: Priyanka On Moon Landing - "Congratulations To The..."
A billion hearts are full after Chandrayaan-3 successfully made a soft landing near the moon's South Pole. As the country rejoiced and celebrated India's big feat, joining in the celebrations was also global star Priyanka Chopra. Sharing a picture of the moon landing on her Instagram feed, the Mujhse Shaadi Karogi actress wrote, "India on the moon. #proud. Congratulations to the brilliant minds. ISRO for making Chandrayaan-3 such a success."...
World Championships 2023: Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy share pole vault gold medal in Budapest
Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy decide to share their pole vault gold medal in a touching moment at the World Championships in Budapest.
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Prigozhin's years of living dangerously
For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The bike rescuer returning Cambridge's stolen bikes
Omar has helped return over 500 stolen bikes to their rightful owners
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"By Failing...": Ex-Star's Tongue In Cheek Take On Tilak's Asia Cup Call
Tilak Varma's inclusion in India's Asia Cup 2023 squad was a proof that if one has potential, reaching great heights in your field is always possible. The left-handed batter showed potential in the T20I series against West Indies in the middle-order and he was justly rewarded. In a line-up full of right-handed starts, Varma provides variety though he lacks experience. Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar praised Varma's inclusion and made a tongue in cheek remark. "Yes, because he is in hot form. Look at his domestic career, he's got the numbers...
Pakistan cable car: how the rescue unfolded
Military helicopters and commandos worked to free eight people - including six children.
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Joe Biden Compares Maui Wildfires To A Small Fire He Had In His Kitchen
US President Joe Biden on Monday met the survivors of the Maui wildfires. He told the survivors that he could relate to their plight because he and First Lady Jill Biden knew what it was like to lose a home to a fire.
The 80-year-old president was trying to console the survivors by invoking a small kitchen fire in 2004 at his residence in Delaware.
"I don't want to compare difficulties, but we have a little sense, Jill and I, of what it was like to lose a home," Mr Biden said. "Years ago, now, 15 years, I was in Washington doing 'Meet the press'......
Mason Greenwood: Rachel Riley accuses Man Utd of 'gaslighting'
Rachel Riley accuses Manchester United of "gaslighting" and "green lighting" abuse for their handling of the decision to part company with Mason Greenwood.
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Monday, August 21, 2023
Russian mercenary leader 'posts video from Africa'
The clip suggests Prigozhin is in Africa, where Wagner is thought to have thousands of fighters.
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Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem?
Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drugs laws more than 20 years ago?
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The Patch: BBC radio show's postcode lottery unearths stories in random places
A random postcode generator decides where Polly Weston must go for her BBC Radio 4 series The Patch.
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Conservation: Lifeline for endangered insect feared extinct
The tiny insect, the scarce yellow sally, is bred in a zoo, raising hopes for saving the species.
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The Papers: Lucy Letby's 'final act of wickedness'
Tuesday's headlines are dominated by the sentencing of child serial killer Lucy Letby.
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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis
The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.
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Women's World Cup: Spain's jubilant champions arrive in Madrid
The Spanish football team celebrate their win as they land in Madrid airport.
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Sunday, August 20, 2023
Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates
The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him.
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Nurse Lucy Letby to be sentenced for murdering seven babies
The conviction on Friday made Lucy Letby the UK's most prolific child serial killer in modern times.
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The Papers: 'Heartbreak' for England who 'did us all proud'
The Lionesses narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in Australia leads Monday's papers.
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In Pictures: Kate Winslet surprises crowds at Camp Bestival
Festival-goers in the CBeebies Bedtime Story tent are treated to a reading by Kate Winslet.
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Watch highlights of the final - five minutes of the best action
England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup goes on after defeat by Spain in the 2023 final in Sydney.
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Spain's winning scorer Carmona told after final her father had died
Olga Carmona, who scored Spain's winner in the Women's World Cup final, is told after the game against England that her father has died.
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Cheems, One Of The Most Viral Dogs On Internet, Dies
Cheems, the shiba inu dog who inspired several memes on social media, died on August 18, its owners said in an Instagram post. The famous canine, known as Balltze, was suffering from cancer, fell asleep during his last thoracentesis surgery and "never woke up".
"Ball Ball fell asleep on 18/8. He fell asleep on Friday morning during his last thoracentesis surgery. Originally, we wanted to arrange chemotherapy or other possible treatment for him after this operation, but it is too late now," the owners wrote in the post along with several pictures...
Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening
Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital
Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves.
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Not Pandya. This Player Might Be Rohit's Deputy For Asia Cup, WC: Report
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah appears to be a strong contender to become vice-captain of the Indian team, alongside all-rounder Hardik Pandya, for the upcoming Asia Cup as well as ODI World Cup, starting October 5. While Pandya has been made the regular T20I captain, Bumrah, who has made an international comeback against Ireland in the ongoing T20I series that started on Friday, is set to give tough competition to the colourful Baroda all-rounder.
"If you look in terms of leadership seniority, Bumrah is ahead of Pandya as he captained the Test...
Cats: The mum and daughter living with more than 70 pets
Karen and Lauren discuss how their "therapeutic" way of life has become a "living hell".
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Singer Post Malone Reveals He Lost Nearly 25 Kg By Avoiding This Drink
American rapper and singer Post Malone recently lost around 55 pounds (nearly 25 kg) and has finally revealed the secret behind his body transformation. Appearing on Joe Rogan's podcast, Mr Malon confessed that he cut out one item in particular from his diet that helped him lose weight.
"Soda is so bad. It's good but so bad," Post Malone shared on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast earlier this week. However, the singer, whose birth name is Austin Richar Post, also added that he still occasionally rewards himself with an ice-cold soda, if...
"Superfast" Battery Offers 400 Km Driving Range From 10 Minutes Charge
A Chinese battery maker, which is a major supplier to Tesla, has launched what it claims is the first-ever "superfast charging" battery capable of delivering 400 kilometres of range from just a 10-minute charge.
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) unveiled its latest product, dubbed Shenxing or "god-like movement". According to The Independent, the company on Wednesday said that its new lithium-ion battery would open up a new era for electric cars as it aims to solve EVs' charging and range limitations.
On a full...
Friday, August 18, 2023
"Ridiculous, Shame": Sourav Ganguly On Jadavpur University Student's Death
A week after the death of an undergraduate student in West Bengal's Jadavpur University, Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly on Friday called the incident "ridiculous" and urged for strict laws to be implemented in the universities.
"These are institutions where children come to study that should be the main focus. This is ridiculous and a shame. The law has to be very strict," Sourav Ganguly said.
The student was died after allegedly falling from the balcony of the university's hostel on the night of August 9. He was allegedly subjected to ragging...