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Hind Hassan looks at the military tech that is changing the face of modern warfare: drones and AI.Throughout the unprecedented bombing campaign that has defined Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, Palestinians there have lived with a near constant, inescapable sound of drones.It’s a sound that signals death could be close.Hind Hassan tracks how the Israeli military has dramatically increased its use of drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to surveil, track and kill Palestinians.In Gaza, this technology has produced a kill rate higher than any other 21st-century conflict. But its implications are far greater – creating the potential for armies of…

The Bukkapatnam mandal police in Sri Sathya Sai district have registered a case against Palaiahgari Ramesh of Narsimpalli village for allegedly circulating a misleading video on social media, in which he claimed that his disability pension had been unfairly withdrawn.Ramesh had been receiving the pension for nearly five years during the YSR Congress Party government. However, officials said that a recent verification drive revealed he did not meet the eligibility criteria. His payments were subsequently discontinued after it was found that he had falsely claimed to be a person with a disability.In reaction, Ramesh posted a video alleging that the…

Lee’s visit comes two days before his crucial first summit in Washington, DC with US President Donald Trump.Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Tokyo for a visit aimed at reaffirming security cooperation and showcasing friendly ties between the two East Asian neighbours facing common challenges from their mutual ally, the United States.On his first official visit to Japan since taking office in June, Lee met Ishiba on Saturday at the premier’s residence to discuss bilateral ties, including closer security cooperation with the US under a trilateral pact signed by their predecessors.“As the…

This is the 50th year of the iconic Ayyappan song ‘Harivarasanam’, which is played every night in Sabarimala temple, as the final ritual of the day, at closing time. Sung by K.J. Yesudas, the song was tuned by G. Devarajan, respectfully adressed as Devarajan master.Devarajan gravitated to music naturally. His father Paravur N. Kochu Govindan Asan, a renowned mridangist and singer of his time, had trained under the laya wizard Pudukotttai Dakshinamurthy Pillai. Govindan Asan ensured that Devarajan learnt vocal, veena and mridangam. Devarajan’s first Carnatic concert was at the age of 17 and he soon became a sought-after musician…

Bloom Syndrome is a rare, genetic disorder, and fewer than 300 cases are believed to have been reported worldwide (as of 2023, there were 294 cases registered in the Bloom Syndrome Registry). Recently, a 12-year-old girl diagnosed with the condition, underwent a bone marrow transplant using stem cells from her younger brother at a private hospital in Chennai. Here is all you need to know about the disorder.What is Bloom Syndrome?Bloom Syndrome or BSyn is a genetic disorder, in which the BLM gene, a protein-coding gene does not function as it should, leading to growth delays, increased vulnerabilities to infections,…

File picture of the ISL trophy on display during a match | Photo Credit: ISL The Supreme Court has asked the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) to sort out the issue concerning the renewal of the master rights agreement, which has affected the Indian Super League this season. A bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi, which heard the matter on Friday, directed AIFF and FSDL to discuss the issue and come out with a solution by August 28, the next date of hearing. On August 18, the top court agreed to…

Samsung has finally brought back the much-loved rotating bezel in the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. With a meatier design, the new Watch 8 Classic presents a confluence of old school and new age artificial intelligence merged in a stainless-steel dial of 46mm. Watch 8 Classic asks ₹50,999 for its new rugged design. Let’s discuss, if it’s worth it.DesignThe Watch 8 Classic shows its dominance with a 46mm dial which is big and borrows its prominence from the Watch Ultra. Watch 8 Classic weighs around 63.5 grams. Sometimes, you have to make adjustments with it if wearing for sleep tracking, but…

As a 5-foot-tall traveler, I can confidently say that owning petite pants that won’t drag on the floor is a travel necessity, but finding a pair that checks all the boxes isn’t easy. That being said, I try not to be picky, but lightweight, breathable linen pants are one of my must-haves for long-haul flights, beachside vacations, and pretty much any activity.  I combed through Amazon’s fashion hub to find the best petite linen pant options, and I was pleasantly surprised with the selection. From breezy palazzo pants to elevated trousers, I found petite linen pants that I know I’ll…

India EU climate deal 2025: With the European Union (EU) offering concessions to US manufacturers on contentious climate-related trade rules such as the carbon tax and deforestation regulation, Indian negotiators plan to push for similar relief during the upcoming round of talks in Brussels next month, a senior government official told The Indian Express.Negotiations on the entire gamut of climate-related trade rules, particularly the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), have been among the most challenging areas in the India-EU trade deal, as New Delhi is concerned that EU climate regulations could erode the benefits Indian exporters receive under the trade…

Back in 2006, just before Mission Impossible III hit theatres, Paramount and the Los Angeles Times pulled off a wild promotional stunt. What was meant to be a harmless marketing strategy turned into a national emergency, triggering 911 calls across Los Angeles. The LAPD jumped into action, bomb squad on alert, blowing up news racks they thought were rigged with explosives. Turns out, the mystery box was only wired to play the iconic Mission Impossible theme song. Also read: Sydney Sweeney’s Americana director responds to ‘flop’ claims amid American Eagle ad controversy: ‘Got gobbled up by the Zeitgeist’ When Mission…