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Russia’s Firing Of ICBM On Ukraine Is Weapon’s 1st Combat Use In History

Russia reportedly launched an inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Ukraine, marking the first combat use of the weapon since its inception almost six decades ago. Moreover, Moscow used the Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRV) technology to target “critical infrastructure” in Ukraine’s Dnipro, the first-ever use of the technology too. ICBMs have a range of over 5,500 kilometres and are built to carry nuclear, chemical and biological warheads. It can also carry a conventional warhead, which Russia reportedly used on the RS-26 Rubezh, ballistic missile. The missile was launched from the Astrakhan region of Russia, over 1,000 km away from the damage site in Ukraine. Videos have surfaced on social media and Telegram handles, where… Read More »Russia’s Firing Of ICBM On Ukraine Is Weapon’s 1st Combat Use In History

Opinion: Opinion | Intel’s Downfall Is A Lesson In Why Not To Miss AI Revolution

Do you remember brands like Remington and Olivetti? Or, if you are less than 30 years old, it’s better to ask, have you ever heard of these brands? Chances are you have yet to hear of them or see the typewriters they used to make. Thereby hangs the tale of how big brands can emerge and vanish as the shifting sands of technology tear businesses apart, producing new winners and losers. As the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution sweeps the world of economics, business, and much else, it is best to reveal the moral of the story before telling that tale: it is better to disrupt yourself and feel some gainful pain rather than be rudely… Read More »Opinion: Opinion | Intel’s Downfall Is A Lesson In Why Not To Miss AI Revolution

Rajasthan HC Quashes SC/ST Act Case Against Shilpa Shetty For Using Word ‘Bhangi’

<div dir=”ltr”> <p>The Rajasthan High Court in a recent order has quashed a complaint filed under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act) against Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty for using the word “Bhangi” in a 2013 Television interview. The court observed that statements made by Public figures are sometimes exaggerated by unknown persons from public just to gain some media attention and no one can be held criminally liable as long as there is no malice or intent to harm.</p> <p>The court further said that one cannot lose sight of the reality that celebrities and public figures invariably tend to speak in a casual tone during interviews, and it is thus essential to consider the broader context… Read More »Rajasthan HC Quashes SC/ST Act Case Against Shilpa Shetty For Using Word ‘Bhangi’

UP Court Orders Survey Of Shahi Jama Masjid In Sambhal Over Kalki Temple Dispute

<p>A court in Uttar Pradesh on November 19 directed an advocate commissioner to conduct a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal over a plea claiming that the mosque was constructed after demolishing a Kalki temple during Mughal rule. The Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal is recognised as a historic monument on the official website of Sambhal district.</p> <p>The civil court in Sambhal has appointed Ramesh Raghav as the advocate commissioner to conduct a survey and submit report by November 29, the Bar and Bench reported.</p> <p>According to the report, the direction was issued in response to a plea filed by advocate Hari Shankar Jain and seven others, who had claimed that the mosque… Read More »UP Court Orders Survey Of Shahi Jama Masjid In Sambhal Over Kalki Temple Dispute

‘Oppn-Ruled States Named In Adani Bribery Charge’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi, Says ‘Cong Trying To Tarnish PM’s Image’

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said that the states that allegedly received bribes from the Adani Group as per the US indictment are the ones that were ruled by the Opposition. BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra also hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for trying to tarnish Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s image after the LoP alleged that Gautam Adani and PM Modi were together in the alleged corruption and that both of them should be arrested and interrogated.</p> <p>”Since 2002, Rahul Gandhi, his mother Sonia Gandhi and the Congress have been trying to tarnish Modi’s image, but they have not succeeded and the prime minister received the highest civilian award in a foreign… Read More »‘Oppn-Ruled States Named In Adani Bribery Charge’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi, Says ‘Cong Trying To Tarnish PM’s Image’