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Scientists have finally uncovered the secrets of Arthropleura, a colossal, millipede-like creature that roamed Earth 340 million years ago. This ancient arthropod’s enormous size and mysterious existence had baffled palaeontologists for centuries. However, the discovery of juvenile fossils in a French coal field, collected in the 1980s, has now provided crucial clues. Using advanced CT scanning techniques, researchers were able to model the head without damaging the delicate fossils. The scans revealed a round head adorned with two short, bell-shaped antennae, and two protruding eyes similar to those of crabs. A small mouth, likely used for scavenging leaves and bark, was also identified. Additionally, the findings confirmed that Arthropleura shed its exoskeleton through an opening on… Read More »Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Car-Sized Insect That Roamed Earth 340 Million Years Ago

An Air India flight operating from Mumbai to New York was diverted to New Delhi this morning following a security concern. The flight, with 239 on board, made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, where all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. “Flight AI119 operating from Mumbai to JFK on October 14 received a specific security alert and on instructions of the government’s security regulatory committee was diverted to Delhi. All passengers have disembarked and are at the Delhi airport terminal,” an Air India spokesperson said.  READ | Exclusive: How Air India Express Pilots Handled Mid-Air Scare Over Trichy The aircraft was parked on an isolation runway at the airport, and security agencies,… Read More »New York-Bound Flight With 239 Fliers Lands In Delhi After Security Alert

A state-level task force recently conducted food safety inspections in Secunderabad, Telangana, and uncovered serious violations at two establishments. On October 9, 2024, the officials went to Sree Sai Balaji Foods on SD Road. They found rotten lemons in storage, stagnant water in a clogged wash basin and an unclean kitchen floor littered with food waste. They observed that some of the refrigerators were also dirty and had food waste inside. The articles were also not stored as they should have been. The team noted “veg and non-veg items, food and non-food items found to be stored together.” Additionally, food items such as buns, tea powder and biryani masala did not have labels. State level… Read More »Raids Conducted At Blue Sea Tea And Snacks, Sree Sai Balaji Foods In Secunderabad

The United States has deployed one of its most advanced missile defence systems, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), along with 100 US troops to Israel. The move came in response to a recent barrage of Iranian missile strikes on Israel, retaliating for the assassinations of key Iranian and Hezbollah leaders. What is THAAD? The THAAD is a state-of-the-art missile defence system designed to counter short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats. It is the only US system capable of intercepting targets inside and outside the atmosphere. THAAD undergoes continuous improvements to enhance its effectiveness against evolving threats. Why THAAD? The Joe Biden administration came to Israel’s rescue to protect the country against ballistic… Read More »What Is THAAD, The Advanced US Anti-Missile Battery Being Sent To Israel

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson entered his name in the history books after he brutally thrashed Bangladesh in the 3rd T20I of the three-match series. Playing in Hyderabad on Saturday, Samson unleashed his fury on Bangladesh bowlers and hammered 111 runs off just 47 balls. India posted a whopping total of 297/6 in 20 overs. Later, the hosts restricted Bangladesh to 164/7 and swept away the series 3-0. With a century in 40 balls, Samson became the second-fastest Indian centurion in T20Is after Rohit Sharma (35 balls).  Apart from this, Samson also registered a big feat. While reaching his historic ton, he brought up his half-century in just 22 balls. With this, he registered the fastest T20I… Read More »Samson Shatters Rohit’s All-Time T20I Record With Hyderabad Heroics