Nikita Venkatesh
Egypt vows to continue Sinai offensive until ISIS eliminated
Egypt has vowed to continue an offensive in the restive Sinai Peninsula, a day after Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) killed more than 100 people in a series of simultaneous attacks in the region.
Egypt’s army said that operations will not stop until the area was cleared of all ‘terrorist concentrations’, reported the BBC.
Yesterday’s attacks targeted military checkpoints in Sheikh Zuweid and Rafah.
It was one of the largest ever coordinated offensives in the area by ISIS’ local affiliate, Sinai Province.
Japan promotes tourism with more tourist-friendly initiatives
Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum is a major tourist attraction in Japan. Established by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. in June 1994, the aim was to give youngsters the opportunity to expand their dreams as they move into the future by experiencing science and technology.
A robot called “Wakamaru” welcome the visitors at the entrance.
There are many model planes, ships and real parts of rocket at the museum.
The concept of this museum is to give the youngsters an opportunity to explore their hidden talent in science and technology.
SC stays execution of non-bailable warrant against Swamy over ‘hate speech’
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the execution of a non-bailable warrant against BJP leader Subramanian Swamy after he was charged by an Assam court for an alleged hate speech.
After the verdict, Swamy took to Twitter to share his thoughts.
“SC today stayed the arrest warrant issued by Karimganj Court. I will now move court to seek the quashing of the Complaint itself soon,” he posted.
The Karimganj Court had issued summons against him in March after he had allegedly delivered an inflammatory speech in Kaziranga University. (ANI)
Tamil Nadu goldsmith creates golden safety helmet to promote awareness
A goldsmith from Coimbatore has designed a golden helmet out of 250mg gold to create awareness amongst people to wear helmet while riding.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu High Court has made the wearing of helmets by riders mandatory.
In support of the court’s decision, the goldsmith, Mariappan, took the oppurtinity to create the golden helmet.
According to Mariappan, many people lose their lives in accidents by ignoring the basic safety by not wearing helmets, and succumb to head injuries.
It took the goldsmith more than 12 hours to forge the golden helmet.
In social networks, `bigger isn`t better` as `smaller is smarter`
A new study has revealed that “smaller is smarter” when it comes to influential superspreaders of information in social networks.
City College of New York physicists Flaviano Morone and Hernan A. Makse say that this is a major shift from the widely held view that “bigger is better” and could have important consequences for a broad range of social, natural and living networked systems.
U.S. confirms Pak has shared no evidence of India’s role in cross-border terrorism
Pakistan has not shared with the United States any evidence of India’s involvement in terrorist activities within its boundaries, the North American nation confirmed.
The statement came after Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary claimed during a recent visit to Washington D.C. that the Islamic Republic had proof of India’s involvement in such activities. However, U.S. State Department spokesperson John Kirby said at a press briefing that he was not aware of any such delivery, reported the Dawn.
Digvijay Singh’s criticism of ‘Digital India’ reflects absolute frustration: BJP
Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Digital India’ concept to be ‘a historic step in the Indian administration’, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday hit back at Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh for criticizing the same and said that it reflected his frustration.
Japan edge past spirited England 2-1 to reach Women’s WC final
Defending champions Japan fended off a spirited England side 2-1 in a dramatic contest to reach the Women’s World Cup final.
Although Aya Miyama’s spot-kick put Japan ahead in the 32nd minute, Fara Williams quickly levelled through a penalty eight minutes later, the BBC reported.
However, Laura Bassett’s injury-time own goal helped the holders progress to the final while plunging the roaring Lionesses into silence.
England produced a spirited fightback as they squandered three good chances before ending the campaign in agonizing fashion.
Amarnath Yatra pilgrims much happier this year, says Rajnath
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that thanks to the security arrangement made for the Amarnath Yatra, the pilgrims are much happier this year than they have been in recent times.
I have reviewed the security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. The pilgrims are also happier than they had been in earlier years. If the Central government was not sensitive towards Jammu and Kashmir, then such quick action to tackle the floods last year would not have been taken,” the minister said.
Detailed story to follow. (ANI)