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Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Missile Strike On Poltava Military Education Facility Kills 41, Injures Over 180

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday confirmed that at least 41 people were killed and over 180 were injured when two Russian ballistic missiles struck the central Ukrainian city of Poltava. The missiles hit a military educational facility, causing significant destruction. Zelenskyy said, “More than 180 people were injured. Unfortunately, there are many dead. As of now, 41 people have been reported dead”.</p> <p>The Ukrainian President has demanded a swift investigation into the attack’s circumstances and reiterated his call for increased air defence equipment from Ukraine’s Western allies. He remarked on the Telegram messaging app, “The Russian scum will definitely be held accountable for this strike.”</p> <p>He emphasised, “We keep telling everyone in the world… Read More »Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Missile Strike On Poltava Military Education Facility Kills 41, Injures Over 180

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Flex-Fuel Showcased: Launch Soon?

Bajaj Auto has showcased the ethanol-powered Pulsar NS160 flex-fuel at the India Bio-Energy & Tech (IBET) Expo 2024. The Pulsar NS160 Flex Fuel runs on a mix of ethanol and gasoline, providing customers with flexibility in fuel options while reducing environmental impact. The design is largely similar to the NS160 on sale with a few additional green stickers. No details regarding the engine specifications and components have been revealed. Top company officials had earlier said that the company is planning to launch a flex-fuel two-wheeler in the current financial year. The Pulsar NS160 gets a 160.3-cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that generates 17.03 bhp and 14.6 Nm. The flex-fuel engine is likely to develop a lesser… Read More »Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Flex-Fuel Showcased: Launch Soon?

Opinion: Opinion | China’s Chip March Is Fast Becoming A Nightmare For US

Just over a year ago, when Chinese smartphone and telecoms giant Huawei launched its latest smartphone, the Mate60 Pro, eyebrows were raised in Washington. More than 85% of the 37 chips used in it were locally manufactured, including the advanced 7 nanometre (nm) chip. The Biden administration wondered how China had managed to produce the advanced chip that powered the phone. The White House was secure in the knowledge that the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 had erected enough high walls around its cutting microchip technology, ensuring that it remained out of China’s reach. Additionally, in 2019, the US government barred Huawei from accessing its high-end chipmaking tools, citing national security concerns. A Multi-Pronged… Read More »Opinion: Opinion | China’s Chip March Is Fast Becoming A Nightmare For US

Man Cites “Live-In Relationship Agreement” To Get Bail In Rape Case

To secure pre-arrest bail in a rape case filed by his partner in Mumbai, a 46-year-old man has produced a “live-in relationship agreement” that he claims states that they would not file any case of sexual harassment against each other. Except, the 29-year-old woman who took him to court told a Mumbai court that the signature on the document was not hers. The woman works as a caregiver for the elderly, while the accused is a government employee, said the police, which is now trying to verify the so-called relationship pact. The woman has alleged that her partner had promised to marry her and had raped her multiple times during the time they were living… Read More »Man Cites “Live-In Relationship Agreement” To Get Bail In Rape Case

In Shivaji Statue Collapse Case, Lookout Notice Issued For Contractor

Police in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district has issued a Look Out Circular against contractor Jaydeep Apte in connection with the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue at Rajkot fort, officials said on Tuesday. An LOC is issued to airports and all other exit points to stop a person from fleeing the country. Mr Apte, a Thane-based sculptor, had executed the contract to make the statue. Following its collapse on August 26, less than nine months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it on the coastal fort, Malvan police registered a case against Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil for negligence and other offences. Mr Patil was arrested from Kolhapur, whereas search was on for Apte, a… Read More »In Shivaji Statue Collapse Case, Lookout Notice Issued For Contractor