Month: January 2025

Watch: Philadelphia plane erupts in flames, man on fire runs for his life -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

A medical transport jet with a pediatric patient and five others crashed into a Philadelphia neighbourhood, causing a massive fireball and significant damage to homes and vehicles. The Learjet 55 took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport and crashed 30 seconds later. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos. Authorities including the NTSB and FAA are investigating the tragic incident.

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SPHEREx’s Concentric Cones

NASA’s SPHEREx observatory is oriented in a horizontal position, revealing all three layers of photon shields as well as the telescope. This photo was taken at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in April 2024.

Short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, SPHEREx will create a map of the cosmos like no other. Using a technique called spectroscopy to image the entire sky in 102 wavelengths of infrared light, SPHEREx will gather information about the composition of and distance to millions of galaxies and stars. With this map, scientists will study what happened in the first fraction of a second after the big bang, how galaxies formed and evolved, and the origins of water in planetary systems in our galaxy.

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Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine), Arrábida National Park, Portugal. Note: no FP of this species. It can be found in shallow, coastal waters off western Europe and northern Africa and in the Mediterranean. The tompot blenny is a relatively large blenny that can grow up to 30 centimetres (12 in) in length. There is a single branched tentacle over each of its eyes. It’s very territorial and its territory is centred around a crevice in the rocky reef which the fish uses for shelter. It occurs in shallow seas at depths of 3–32 metres (9.8–105.0 ft) and is crepuscular, being active mainly at dawn and at dusk. It has sharp, comb-like teeth which it uses to scrape food from the substrate. It feeds on sea anemones and other invertebrates such as prawns and other crustaceans.
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Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine), Arrábida National Park, Portugal. Note: no FP of this species. It can be found in shallow, coastal waters off western Europe and northern Africa and in the Mediterranean. The tompot blenny is a relatively large blenny that can grow up to 30 centimetres (12 in) in length. There is a single branched tentacle over each of its eyes. It’s very territorial and its territory is centred around a crevice in the rocky reef which the fish uses for shelter. It occurs in shallow seas at depths of 3–32 metres (9.8–105.0 ft) and is crepuscular, being active mainly at dawn and at dusk. It has sharp, comb-like teeth which it uses to scrape food from the substrate. It feeds on sea anemones and other invertebrates such as prawns and other crustaceans.
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‘Can go find another sucker nation’: Trump’s warning to Brics on US dollar -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Brics nations about facing 100 percent tariffs if they attempt to replace the US dollar with another currency. Emphasising the need to maintain the dollar’s role in global trade, Trump stated that any country trying to create a Brics currency or adopting another currency will face economic consequences.

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The Election Commission may order a criminal FIR against former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for failing to substantiate claims that Haryana’s BJP government poisoned Yamuna waters. The EC emphasized that his allegations could incite public disorder and disharmony between states, raising possibilities of legal action for violating the model code of conduct.

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Geyser Season on Mars

Springtime in the South Polar region of Mars is a season of exciting activity. The thick coating of carbon dioxide ice that accumulated over the winter begins to sublimate (turn to vapor) as the sun rises higher in the sky and warms the ice. Sunlight penetrates through the transparent ice, and is absorbed at the base of the ice layer. The gas that forms as a result of the warming escapes through weaknesses in the ice and erupts in the form of magnificent geysers of gas and dust.

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Gonbo Rangjon with peak elevation 5,520 m (18,110 ft) towers 1,200 m (3,900 ft) above the Kargiakh valley in Zanskar, Ladakh, India. The tents in the foreground indicate the Himalayan scale. Known locally as God’s Mountain, climbing is not permitted. The snow-capped range to the right includes the Shinko La pass to Lahaul.
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Gonbo Rangjon with peak elevation 5,520 m (18,110 ft) towers 1,200 m (3,900 ft) above the Kargiakh valley in Zanskar, Ladakh, India. The tents in the foreground indicate the Himalayan scale. Known locally as God’s Mountain, climbing is not permitted. The snow-capped range to the right includes the Shinko La pass to Lahaul.
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Mauni Amavasya stampede at Sangam: PM Modi speaks to Yogi twice, several injured -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

A stampede occurred at the Sangam Nose area in Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh, leading to the cancellation of the second Amrit Snan. Devotees are urged to use nearby ghats to avoid overcrowding. Heavy police deployment has been made to ensure safety, and the next bathing event is scheduled for February 3. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched a second-generation navigation satellite, NVS-02, into a geosynchronous transfer orbit using a GSLV rocket in its 100th launch from Sriharikota. This satellite, which incorporates both indigenous and procured atomic clocks, will replace IRNSS-1E and enhance the NavIC base layer constellation.

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Get My Good Side

An inquisitive sandhill crane approaches the photographer near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 24, 2021. Kennedy shares space with the Merritt Island National Wildlife refuge, which is home to more than 1,000 species of plants, 117 species of fish, 68 amphibians and reptiles, 330 birds, and 31 different mammals. The refuge provides a favorable environment for sandhill cranes as it contains shallow freshwater habitats for nesting, along with a variety of vegetation and prey to feed on.

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In talks with PM Modi, Trump calls for fair trade ties -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed enhancing their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, covering technology, trade, and defense. Modi expressed commitment to global peace and prosperity. Trump’s focus included India’s procurement of American security equipment and fair trade. They also addressed issues like illegal immigration and planned mutual visits.

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China’s DeepSeek triggers US stock market chaos: Nvidia drops 17%, S&P 500 slides 1.5% -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has emerged as a strong competitor, causing a major sell-off in US tech stocks. Nvidia witnessed a dramatic 17.95% drop. DeepSeek’s R1 model, which matches US-developed AI systems at a lower cost, has raised investor concerns about the future of AI investments. Accusations of secret access to NVIDIA’s chips add to the controversy.

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Wet seats, misbehaviour: Lufthansa fined Rs 55k for elderly couple’s trauma -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

An elderly couple endured a traumatic 10-hour Lufthansa flight due to wet seats and dripping water. Their journey worsened with delayed and mishandled connections, missing a scheduled ferry and experiencing fuel leakage causing another delay. They sought Rs 3.5 lakh in compensation, but a Chennai court awarded Rs 55,000. Dissatisfied, they have appealed for higher compensation.

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First suspected GBS death in Maharashtra, cases in Pune surge to 101 -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

The Maharashtra health department reported possibly the first death associated with the Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune, with cases reaching 101. The outbreak has led to 16 patients on ventilators and a significant number of cases in children and the elderly. Authorities are investigating potential water contamination as a source.

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Legend of the Holy Ermite by an unknown artist of the Cologne School of Painting depicts the life of Anthony the Great, one of the Desert Fathers known as the Father of All Monks. Today is his feast day in most of Christianity.
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Legend of the Holy Ermite by an unknown artist of the Cologne School of Painting depicts the life of Anthony the Great, one of the Desert Fathers known as the Father of All Monks. Today is his feast day in most of Christianity.
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Padma Vibhushan for ex-CJI Khehar, Suzuki, violinist L Subramaniam -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

Former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar, late Suzuki Corporation chairman Osamu Suzuki, and violinist L Subramaniam were among those named for Padma Vibhushan. The Padma Bhushan honorees include the late economist Bibek Debroy and ex-Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi. This year, 139 individuals, including 23 women and 10 foreigners, will receive Padma Awards.

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Padma Vibhushan for ex-CJI Khehar, Suzuki, violinist L Subramaniam -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

Former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar, late Suzuki Corporation chairman Osamu Suzuki, and violinist L Subramaniam were among those named for Padma Vibhushan. The Padma Bhushan honorees include the late economist Bibek Debroy and ex-Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi. This year, 139 individuals, including 23 women and 10 foreigners, will receive Padma Awards.

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Focus stacked image (composed of 59 frames) of a trilobite of the species Austerops speculator found in Jebel Oufatene, Morocco. It lived in the early Devonian period and is approximately 400 million years old. The length of the fossil is about 3 centimetres (1.2 in).
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Focus stacked image (composed of 59 frames) of a trilobite of the species Austerops speculator found in Jebel Oufatene, Morocco. It lived in the early Devonian period and is approximately 400 million years old. The length of the fossil is about 3 centimetres (1.2 in).
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Saif case: Father of accused to make son’s plight in India a poll issue in Bangladesh -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

Md Rohul Amin, the father of Shariful Fakir, an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant arrested in Mumbai for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan, has claimed his son was framed by Indian police. Amin plans to make this an election issue in Bangladesh, highlighting the alleged harassment of Bangladeshis by Indian authorities.

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Can ‘fantastic guy’ Salman help Trump end Russia-Ukraine war? -Times of India- #timesofindia #India #News

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges $600 billion in US investments, backed by Trump’s endorsement. This move might leverage Saudi influence on oil prices to pressure Russia amid the Ukraine war. However, reducing oil prices may challenge Saudi economic goals and strain Russia ties, complicating mediation efforts but offering potential strategic benefits.

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