INTERMITTENT EXPLOSIVE ACTIVITY
Whakaari ash plume prompts volcanic alert increase; coastal haze possible
GNS Science has raised the Volcanic Alert Level for Whakaari/White Island to Level 3 due to a gradual increase in volcanic ash in the steam plume, visible as a haze from the coast and detected by satellite. While no significant ashfall is anticipated onshore, intermittent minor explosions have been observed within the crater. Remote monitoring continues
New Zealand's Whakaari/White Island volcano may erupt soon, alert level raised to 3
Volcanic activity is increasing at Whakaari/White Island. Authorities have raised the volcanic alert level to 3. GeoNet observes more frequent ash emissions and intermittent explosive activity. Webcams and satellites detect volcanic ash in the steam and gas plume. Observation flights reveal impact craters. The aviation colour code remains orange. GNS Science continues to monitor the volcano for any changes.
Russia, targeting Ukraine's grid, moves to cut off its nuclear plants
Russia hit key electricity transmission facilities linked to Ukraine's nuclear power plants during an attack on the power grid. It was the third such strike in about three months. Nuclear plants reduced output as a precaution, and one was disconnected from the grid. This attack heightens concerns over the risk of a nuclear disaster.
2 more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter; Army says their intention of 'major strike' thwarted
A fresh gunfight erupted in Jogwan village, Akhnoor sector, as security forces killed three terrorists holed up in the area. One terrorist was killed, while an Army dog named Phantom died in action. Combat vehicles, helicopters, and drones were employed to support the operation.
Meet Indian Army's White Knight Corps which gunned down three terrorists
Security forces eliminated two terrorists hiding in a forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector on Tuesday morning. This brought the total militants killed in the 27-hour operation near the LoC to three. One militant was neutralized earlier on Monday. The operation involved special forces, NSG commandos, and BMP-II infantry combat vehicles.
AI supercharges data centre energy use-straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
According to the Electric Power Research Institute, a nonprofit research firm, at 2.9 watt-hours per ChatGPT request, AI queries require about 10 times the electricity of traditional Google queries. Data centres have continuously grown for decades, but the growth in the still-young era of large language models has been exceptional.
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Long-active LeT commander among 2 killed in Pulwama
In an overnight encounter in Nehama, Pulwama, armed forces neutralized a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and his associate. The operation began following a tip-off about militants in the area, leading to an exchange of fire lasting until morning. Although the militants haven't been officially identified, officials believe they are Riyaz Sethri and Rayees Dar Riyaz, both prominent militants. Riyaz Sethri was involved in various incidents and played a role in recruiting youths into militant ranks.
Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza city of Rafah kills at least 9 Palestinians, including 6 children
Israeli airstrike in Rafah killed nine, including Abdel-Fattah Sobhi Radwan, Najlaa Ahmed Aweidah, Rawan Radwan, Ahmed Barhoum, Alaa, escalating Middle East tensions amid ongoing offensive against Hamas.
Mind over money: From stock market to badminton court: Pramod Gubbi's formula for holistic health
Through an insightful interview with ETMarkets, Pramod unveils the secrets behind his approach to maintaining optimal performance in both professional and personal realms.
RIL 44th AGM: Here's the full text of Mukesh Ambani's speech
"The age of fossil fuels, which powered economic growth globally for nearly three centuries, cannot continue much longer. The huge quantities of carbon it has emitted into the environment have endangered life on Earth," Ambani said at his group's 44th AGM.
Mumbai may witness less intense showers from August 6, says Indian Meteorological Department
onwards as per the IMD global forecast system model guidance.
Riyaz Naikoo's encounter, successor and militancy in Kashmir
Riyaz Naikoo’s eight years long journey as a militant since 2012, came to an end in his native village, which by now had become used to frequent crackdowns and search operations. For past one year, locals claim the village was cordoned almost twice or thrice every month.
100 Naxals suspected to be involved in Dantewada ambush: Police
Police have also recovered a GPS device of Naxals from the site in which the rebels had set the location of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) used in the incident.
Heavy fighting on in Mazar-i-Sharif, Indian mission staff safe
Explosions and gunfire rang out last night as militants attempted to storm the Indian diplomatic mission in Mazar-i-Sharif.
54 burnt to death at a fireworks factory in Sivakasi
54 burnt to death with atleast 50 injured in devastating blaze at a fireworks factory in Sivakasi.
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