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Champai Soren announced on Wednesday that he is willing to start a new political party ahead of the upcoming polls in Jharkhand. “I had mentioned three options earlier, that of a friend, the prospect of retirement and an organisation. I will not retire. We may form a new party, forge a new alliance and if I meet new people, I shall forge a new friendship, too…,” he said. When asked about forming a new party, Soren stated that he might form a new political party, if need be. Further, he reiterated that he will not be retiring from politics.

On Tuesday, key areas affected by the waterlogging included the outer ring road towards Hebbal Circle, Kempapura towards the Airport, Veerannapalya Signal towards Hebbal Circle, and the down ramp of the Hebbal flyover towards the Airport. In these areas, slow-moving traffic was reported. Many commuters were stuck for hours near the Hebbal flyover during peak traffic hours.

The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for an El Nino-linked drought that led to a disaster declaration in the southern African nation

Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

Some East Palestine residents want more time and more information before they have to decide by a deadline this week whether to accept their share of a $600 million class-action settlement with Norfolk Southern over last year's disastrous train derailment

PVR Inox’s stock has gained 5% in the past three trading sessions following the success of Stree 2 and on account of factors such as strong line-up of films in the coming months and timely expansion of capacity in the southern region. The stock of the country’s largest multiplex company is on a roll after Stree 2, released on August 15, garnered over Rs 229 crore at the box office on a budget of Rs 50 crore, making it a super hit movie of the otherwise dull monsoon season. Another major success, which has surprised the trade circuit, is the English film Deadpool & Wolverine. The film collected Rs 131 crore at the box office in India.

Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 3.15%), Sikko Industries Ltd.(up 1.87%), Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd.(up 1.70%), Madhya Bharat Agro Products Ltd.(up 1.58%), Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.(up 1.31%), The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd.(up 1.30%), Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Ltd.(up 1.30%), Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd.(up 1.14%), Agro Phos India Ltd.(up 0.78%) and Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd.(up 0.57%) stood among the top gainers.

Arctic permafrost may now be dangerous to everyone. Josh West, a professor of Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies and co-author of the study, led a team of experts that recovered soil above the permafrost three meters below the Yukon River's surface. In 2012, scientists from the University of Southern California succeeded in identifying high lethal doses of dangerous mercury; still, toxic chemicals threatening the safety of everyone are stored in the Arctic permafrost. Scholars have warned the world of an impressive ‘giant mercury bomb’ that may soon explode. Also Read: Bosch: Legacy Season 3 — Release window revealed, upcoming plot and cast

Japan sent out its first-ever megaquake warning following an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale that occurred on the southern island of Kyushu. It wasn't the main concern, even though the shaking didn't produce much ramifications but the largest tsunami wave it produced would have reached one’s knee. Instead, seismologists were worried that the earthquake would cause tension that might set off a bomb that was ticking away offshore in Japan, near the Nankai trough, which is probably the most dangerous fault in the nation. The Japanese government estimates that the subduction zone has the capacity to produce tsunami waves up to 100 feet tall and kill almost a third of a million people. As quoted in a report by NBC News, Harold Tobin, Washington state’s seismologist, stated, «We don't have such a protocol» in the United States. However, the Cascadia subduction zone has equally dangerous faults. The Cascadia fault's 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the fatal tsunami, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, would kill 14,000 people in Oregon and Washington. Tobin has been considering this scenario for years: What justifies raising the alarm if he discovers evidence, even if it's slight, that a catastrophic earthquake is more likely to occur? Part of Tobin's dilemma stems from this peculiar period in his field: In the world's most seismically hazardous areas, researchers believe they are narrowing in on the causes or precursors of earthquakes, but the science is far from conclusive.

IRCTC’s journey can be pleasant if non-convenience fee surprises At an all-India level, the average cement price fell around 3% month-on-month in July to five-year low of ₹313 per bag, according to IIFL Securities Ltd. One cement bag weighs 50 kilograms. Cement prices have fallen further in August in southern markets – by ₹10-15 a bag – while prices are steady in other markets, said the IIFL report dated 9 August.

Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases — September 18, 25 and October 1, the Election Commission (EC) of India announced on Friday. The Supreme Court had set a deadline of September 30 for polls to be held in Jammu and Kashmir. The chief election commissioner (CEC) cited weather conditions and the Amarnath yatra as factors that had a bearing on the poll calendar. Haryana will go to polls on October 1, coinciding with the last day of the Jammu and Kashmir election. Counting of votes for both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be on October 4.

Nearly a year after AI-generated nude images of high school girls upended a community in southern Spain, a juvenile court this summer sentenced 15 of their classmates to a year of probation

The launch of Venu Sports will be delayed after a federal judge granted FuboTV’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the planned sports streaming venture by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros

Jammu and Kashmir is set to hold its shortest three-phase assembly elections in September, and the Election Commission of India has decided to begin the elections in challenging areas of southern Kashmir and Chenab Valley across the Pir Panjal mountains, which have recently seen incidents of violence. The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held after nearly a decade--the longest interval in modern history--and the first since the repeal of Articles 370 and 35 (A) and the completion of the delimitation exercise in 2022, during which both parliament and assembly elections were redrawn. The ECI has combined the districts from both Kashmir and Jammu divisions to ensure that each and every candidate receives the security demanded by the political parties. The first round of the assembly elections is set for September 18 in 23 constituencies in southern Kashmir, including Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, and Kulgam, as well as Ramban, Kishtwar, and Doda in Jammu's Chenab Valley. These locations have seen recent insurgent events, and counter-insurgency operations have been ongoing for some weeks. The police and army have established the presence of foreign militants in Doda, Kishtwar, Anantnag, and Kulgam.

A tribal leader and conservationists urged state officials to reject plans to relocate part of an aging northern Wisconsin pipeline, warning that the threat of a catastrophic spill would still exist along the new route

Madras Fertilizers Ltd.(up 6.05%), Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Ltd.(up 3.88%), Sikko Industries Ltd.(up 3.84%), Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 3.77%), Agro Phos India Ltd.(up 3.44%), Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.(up 3.10%), Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 2.44%), Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd.(up 1.69%), Krishana Phoschem Ltd.(up 1.47%) and Madhya Bharat Agro Products Ltd.(up 1.16%) were among the top gainers.

Nevada gaming regulators have accused the Resorts World casino of turning a blind eye to illegal bookmaking

Southeast Asia is among the regions most prone to natural disasters, but a new analysis shows its people also feel the best equipped to deal with them

The creeks around East Palestine, Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last year’s disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup

Summit Trail Advisors, a boutique wealth management firm overseeing $18 billion in assets, continues its national expansion as it gains a foothold in California’s ultra-high-net-worth market with its latest top-caliber hire.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has expressed deep concerns about his personal safety in pursuing normalization with Israel as reported by Politico. During discussions with U.S. lawmakers, MBS reportedly conveyed that he fears for his life if he advances with the agreement without securing significant concessions for Palestinians.