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security posts, including 18 in 2024, have been set up by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in states affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the last four years, providing a significant advantage to the security forces in the fight against the Naxals, officials said on Wednesday. Most of the posts, known as forward operating bases (FOBs), were set up deep inside forest areas, which were out of bound for government officials and security forces till their establishment. The CRPF has set up 18 FOBs so far in 2024. Thirty-one such posts were established in 2023, 48 in 2022 and 28 in 2021, an official said. With the establishment of these posts, the security forces fighting the Naxals have got a significant advantage, the official added.

Myanmar is an evidence of China’s increasing interest in Myanmar. In his meeting with Lieutenant General YarPyae, the junta’s home affairs minister, in Beijing, Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong said China always considers China-Myanmar relations from a strategic perspective and is trying to improve them. But the ground reality is not rosy. China has its limitations. It has brokered a ceasefire deal among warring parties in January but it wants to remain one of the most influential stakeholders in Myanmar’s political crisis. However observers feel that it is time for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to play a bigger role in mediation efforts only. Raising doubts over China’s real intention. Dr. Brian Wong of the University of Hong Kong insisted on the need of a coordinated approach involving ASEAN, particularly Thailand, to foster sustainable peace in the region. Also observers have cautioned against viewing China’s role in brokering a ceasefire deal among warring factions in January, through a unilateral lens.

The Washington Post, citing documents filed by the fired employees, stated Google violated their rights “by terminating and/or placing them on administrative leave in response to their protected concerted activity, namely, participation (or perceived participation) in a peaceful, non-disruptive protest that was directly and explicitly connected to their terms and conditions of work." Google termed the employees' dissent “completely unacceptable" and issued a statement that read, “We carefully confirmed and reconfirmed that every single person whose employment was terminated was directly and definitively involved in disruption inside our buildings." A former Google employee, Zelda Montes, who was arrested while staging the protest, said, “Google is attempting to instil fear in employees," reported Reuters. She claimed that Google's actions were directed to stop organising efforts in the company, sending the message across to all of its employees that dissent would not be tolerated.

Dehradun, a 4-year-old girl underwent a 3-hour surgery following an attack by a neighbour's German Shepherd. The dog had attacked the girl on March 18, following which the girl's father lodged a complaint at the local police station on Sunday evening. Recounting the event, the girl's father told TOI that his daughter, accompanied by her mother and elder sister, was heading to a shop around noon when the dog attacked her. Her father said that unleashed dog lunged at his daughter as she passed by, biting the left side of her face in an unprovoked manner. Fortunately, her mother intervened, pulling the dog away by its nape, after which it was taken inside by its owner. The girl was immediately rushed to the hospital, where she underwent a 3-hour surgery to address the facial wound. The father expressed concern, mentioning previous instances of the dog attacking others and highlighting the potential danger. Following the incident, the family had to make daily visits to the hospital for 15 days for follow-up treatments. Doctors informed them that the treatment would continue for six months, noting that the girl was still deeply affected by the incident.

artificial brain cells. A team comprising scientists from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and Sogang University in South Korea has developed artificial neurological junctions called synapses using a mix of water and salt. It is considered an important achievement paving the way for the development of advanced computers that mimic the performance of a human brain.

IPL 2024 match on April 30, when Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Ayush Badoni was ruled run-out despite his bat being inside the crease. The third umpire’s decision went in Mumbai Indians’ favour because the LSG player’s bat was in the air. It was the first ball of the 19th over, bowled by Hardik Pandya.

An insider trading trial has begun for a financial executive charged with enabling his boss and others to make millions of dollars illegally on news that an acquisition firm was taking former President Donald Trump's media company public

Mangaluru International Airport has implemented a new policy regarding passenger announcements, shifting away from using the public address (PA) system for such notifications, airport officials said on Tuesday. This change aims to cultivate a quieter environment for travellers, allowing them to utilise their time at the airport for various activities such as reading, conversing with loved ones, or attending to work commitments, they said. According to officials, instead of PA announcements, passengers will now rely on the Flight Information Display System (FIDS) for updates regarding their flights, including gate changes and delays. The FIDS screens are strategically placed both inside and outside the airport terminal, providing real-time information on arrivals and departures. Additionally, prominent display boards within the departure and arrival areas offer timely updates.

The decision was taken on Tuesday at the 205th meeting of the Sebi board held in Mumbai. Under the mechanism, the AMCs will be required to ensure enhanced surveillance systems, internal control procedures and escalation processes to identify, monitor and address specific types of misconduct, including front-running, insider trading and misuse of sensitive information, among other things.

PM Modi on Monday said he had informed the Pakistan government about Balakot air strike before it came out in the media and cited that ‘Modi doesn't hide things nor attacks from hiding’. The prime minister claimed that he doesn't believe in attacking from the back and fights openly face to face and in case of Balakot air strikes, he disclosed information about it and the destruction caused to the enemies even before the news broke. "I had asked the forces to call the media and inform them, but I said before that I will inform Pakistan through telephone about airstrikes at night and destruction caused, but Pakistan people did not come on phone.

Pakistan to stave off a sovereign default, particularly as the existing arrangement is set to expire this month. Following discussions in Washington, the IMF Executive Board approved Pakistan's request for the release of funds. Insiders suggest that Pakistan can expect to receive the loan disbursement promptly, likely as soon as tomorrow (Tuesday), following the IMF's authorisation, as reported by ARY News.

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Axel Springer will migrate some of its cloud-based applications to Microsoft's Azure and work with the firm on bolstering its AI capabilities, the companies said on Monday, as they expanded their partnership. Axel Springer will also work with the tech giant to launch an AI-driven chat experience, which will feature content from the news publisher, the companies said.

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, has acquired NSEIT, the digital technology business of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for Rs1000 crore, stated a press release. The transaction excludes the digital examinations business that is also housed inside NSEIT. NSEIT, a leading provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity services focused on global customers in capital markets, insurance, and banking, has a strong presence in India, North America and Middle East. The company’s offerings include digital engineering, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud services, and cybersecurity services.

An odd quality of the Western intellectual world is that its giants take simplistic questions very seriously. It is as though social equality makes it hard for them to be dismissive of majority opinions that are usually very naive. For instance, almost every Western intellectual superstar finds the need to denounce God.

masked men killed a 30-year-old cleric of a mosque in Rajasthan's Ajmer, police said on Sunday. A case has been lodged in the matter and efforts are on to identify and nab the accused, the officials added. The incident took place around 2 am on Saturday when the accused allegedly entered the mosque located in Kanchan Nagar under the Ramganj police station limits and attacked the cleric, Mohammad Tahir, with sticks. Tahir died on the spot while six children were also present inside the mosque when the incident occurred, the police said. The trio allegedly threatened the children not to disclose the matter and took away their mobile phones so that they could not inform anyone or call for help, they said. After the accused fled, the children came out of the mosque and told people about the incident, the police added.

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Indian-American man who drove his Tesla off a cliff with his family inside was grappling with major depressive disorder and experienced a psychotic break during the incident, according to an LA Times report. The incident in question involves Dr Dharmesh Patel, a radiologist from Pasadena, who faced three counts of attempted murder after he drove his family's Tesla off Devil’s Slide cliff on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay (California), as per prosecutors. The doctors, Mark Patterson and James Armontrout, presented their testimony in support of Patel's defence.

President Joe Biden before journalists, celebrities and politicians at the annual White House correspondents' dinner Saturday butted up against growing public discord over the Israel-Hamas war, with protests outside the event condemning both Biden's handling of the conflict and the Western news' media coverage of it. In previous years, Biden, like most of his predecessors, has used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association gala to needle media coverage of his administration and jab at political rivals, notably Republican rival Donald Trump.

LEGO continues its tradition of stunning NASA-themed sets with the upcoming release of the LEGO Icons Artemis Space Launch System. This highly detailed model replicates NASA's Artemis space launch system and promises an immersive building experience for adult LEGO enthusiasts. Release Date & Price

Station 19" approaches its conclusion, fans eagerly anticipate the resolution of their favorite characters' storylines, particularly that of Carina (Stefania Spampinato) and Maya (Danielle Savre), affectionately known as Marina. The couple's tumultuous journey, marked by challenges and triumphs, has captivated viewers throughout the series.