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Eva Evans cause of death: How did 'Club Rat' director die at age of 29?
Eva Evans' cause of death has been revealed by New York City Medical Examiner and it was a tragic one.
'There's a dead rat on your plate': BJP slams Cong on additional deputy CM rumours in Karnataka
Amid internal power struggles, speculation rises on adding community-based deputy CMs in Karnataka's Congress party, aiming to curb DK Shivakumar's influence and counter his alleged CM ambitions.
Recent terror incidents desperate attempt by Pak handlers to keep shops running: J-K DGP
Director General of Police R R Swain stated that recent terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir were desperate attempts by cross-border handlers to maintain their operations after significant setbacks to terror infrastructure in the region. He emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it with security agencies to ensure effective responses.
Chinese "allegedly invaded" India in 1962: Mani Shankar Aiyar triggers fresh row
Former Union Minister MShankar Aiyar shared a personal anecdote about the Indian Foreign Service exams and his rejection due to suspicions of communist affiliations and ties to China.
Not in 'rat race' to be top builder in terms of sale bookings, says Macrotech Developers MD
When asked about the reason for setting a conservative sale bookings guidance considering that few players posted more than Rs 20,000 crore pre-sales in FY24 itself, Lodha told PTI, "We are not in any rat race and neither our shareholders are bothered about any such rat race." "We want to achieve consistent growth. Consistent growth and predictable growth with low leverage is very important and that is our business model," he said.
Drats, there's a rat problem! but hold on to your hats
NYC's rodent infestation prompts unconventional solutions, including a proposed birth control plan using ContraPest. The city's battle against the Malthusian rat population explosion faces scrutiny from animal rights groups and the Chinese zodiac's traits.
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Jharkhand Police blame rats for destroying 10 kg bhang, ganja kept in store
Rats destroyed 10 kg bhang, 9 kg ganja in Jharkhand's Dhanbad police station malkhana. Court directed presenting seized items after substances were seized six years ago.
Rat-hole miner Hassan rejects another house offered in Delhi's Dilshad Garden
On being asked why he is rejecting the second offer as Dilshad Garden is located near Khajoori Khas unlike far-flung Narela, Rat-hole miner Wakeel Hassan said the cost of his house, which was razed by the DDA (Delhi Development Authority), was more than Rs 1 crore and if the government wants to compensate, then the cost of the house should be matched.
Will not move from this site: Uttarakhand tunnel rescue hero after spending second night on footpath
A rat-hole miner, Wakeel Hassan, who was involved in a rescue operation last year, is refusing to move from the site where his house was demolished. Despite an offer of alternative accommodation, Hassan insists on his house being reconstructed on the same land and threatens a hunger strike if his demand is not met. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) claims that the land was previously encroached upon and it cannot allow unauthorised constructions.
'Rescued 41, in return got this': DDA demolishes house of rat-hole miner who saved 41 from collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) demolished the home of rat-hole miner Wakeel Hassan in Khajoori Khas village during a planned development drive. Several houses were demolished. His friend also claimed to have beaten up by the police.
Rat bites ICU patient in Telangana’s govt hospital
Rats entered the ICU during deconstruction work in the adjacent dialysis unit. Improper food dumping by patient attendants contributed to the rodent threat. An investigation is underway, and disciplinary action will be taken. Measures will be implemented to prevent similar incidents.
US says it dismantles 'Warzone RAT' malware service, suspects arrested
Federal prosecutors in Boston said law enforcement had taken down four domains that together offered to sell malware, which allowed cybercriminals to secretly connect to peoples' computers for malicious purposes.
The Year of the Wood Dragon: What awaits your zodiac sign in 2024
In 2024, the Chinese Zodiac welcomes the Wood Dragon, a potent combination that intertwines the mythical prowess of the Dragon with the grounding influence of the Wood element.
Man allegedly finds dead mouse in veg meal ordered from Barbeque Nation Mumbai. BBQ says this
Barbeque Nation has refuted claims of customer who allegedly found a dead mouse in a veg meal. Adv. Rajeev Shukla complained that he received vegetarian meal with dead rat and roaches. Shukla said he suffered food poisoning and was hospitalized after eating the meal.
Rats wreak havoc: Record surge in vehicle breakdowns caused by animals in 2023
The number of incidents of vehicle breakdowns because of animals has increased to a great extent and the main cause of trouble are the rats. In 2023, there is a 55% increase in animal damage incidents in comparison to 2018.
India hosts SCO joint anti-terror exercise to combat use of internet for terrorism & separatism
The Seminar had various presentations from Member States of SCO which gave multi-dimensional perspective on addressing challenges from AI, Dark web & regulatory challenges, cryptocurrency and emerging technologies, countering the misuse of Internet by discussing on the roles of social media platforms and enhancing the law enforcement capabilities.
Rats like being around people, says new study
Humanity's future is with the rat, a social and empathetic animal. So it's time we understood our shadows.
Two terms that we must bury for good
Let's take 'rat mining', or (as if to make it a bit better) 'rat-hole mining'. Sure, it's a 'technical' term that those engaging in it - such as the 12 manual diggers who, in the end, rescued the 41 workers trapped under the collapsed section of the Silkyara tunnel for 17 days - don't care either way about. But associating manual boring with rats tunnelling into the earth has its own rank, verminous connotations. And, remember, caste still has its own 'creature classifications'. Until rats gain a better status in the animal metaphor hierarchy, 'rat mining' will have its demeaning overtones.
Nearly incognito for 80 years, rare Golden rat species resurfaces in South Africa
The De Winton's golden mole -- a small, blind burrower with "super-hearing powers" that eats insects -- was found to be still alive on a beach in Port Nolloth on the west coast of South Africa.
Uttarkashi Tunnel: How Jhansi rat miners rescued workers after high-tech American machine failed
A group of skilled miners from Uttar Pradesh joined the rescue operation to save 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. The miners will manually dig their way through the debris to reach the trapped workers. The rescue is expected to be completed within the next 24 to 36 hours.
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: How the 12 'rat miners' reached the 41 trapped men
Rat-hole mining experts are nearing a breakthrough in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. After 15 days, workers are close to freedom as experts manually drill through the remaining rubble. The process, initiated on Monday, involves using hand-held tools for the final stretch. Safety concerns in rat-hole mining, associated with narrow, vertical pits, have garnered attention, leading to regulatory measures.
Silkyara tunnel collapse: After modern machinery fails, controversial rat-hole mining comes to the rescue
Rescuers in Uttarakhand are employing the controversial rat-hole mining technique to extract 41 trapped labourers after modern machinery failed. This outlawed practice involves creating small pits and horizontal tunnels to access coal seams. Despite a National Green Tribunal ban due to safety concerns, rat-hole mining is reportedly still rampant in some regions.
Video of rats eating stored food in train pantry goes viral
Passenger are demanding a thorough audit of the contractors responsible. Social media users have expressed their discontent, highlighting the impact on tourism and the lack of hygiene in train services. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has said that the yard where this particular train is parked is infested with a large number of rats.
Northern Railways' Lucknow division spends Rs 69 lakh to catch 168 rats!
The Lucknow division of Northern Railways in India has spent a whopping Rs 69.5 lakh (approximately $93,000) between 2020 and 2022 to catch only 168 rats. This equates to around Rs 23.2 lakh (approximately $31,000) per year or over Rs 41,000 (approximately $550) per rodent. The information was revealed in response to an RTI query.
Arunachal Pradesh bans rat glue traps. Here's why
Arunachal Pradesh has banned the use of glue traps to catch rats and mice, considering it illegal and inhumane. The ban came after an appeal from PETA India and was announced by the state commissioner of animal husbandry. Glue traps are cruel as animals get stuck and suffer slow deaths. PETA India praised the government's decision and suggested alternative methods to control rodent populations. Arunachal Pradesh joins several other Indian states and regions in banning glue traps.
SCO countries need to counter terror without hesitation: PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to join together in the fight against terrorism. He added that countries should not hesitate to criticise nations that support terrorism or use cross-border terrorism. Modi also supported enhanced mutual cooperation to prevent the financing of terrorism and urged the grouping to take steps to prevent the spread of radicalisation among young people.
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