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Last updated: August 27, 2024 7:38 pm ISTDevendra Fadnavis, Deputy Minister of Maharashtra. (Image credit: PTI/File)”We are determined to build a bigger statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the same location,” Fadnavis said.Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharashtraji, who collapsed a day ago in Sindhudurg district The statue was built by the Navy but the state government has now decided to install a bigger statue of the Maratha warrior king at the same location.On Navy Day last year (December 4), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the 17-year-old at the Rajkot Fort in…

Last updated: August 27, 2024 7:55 pm ISTKannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa (Photo: Instagram)Kannada actor Darshan may be shifted to another jail in stateKannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is in judicial custody in connection with a murder case over a photo showing the actor with three others, including a rowdy sheet worker, at Palapana Hanging out on the lawns of Agrahara Center, he was shifted to Bellary Jail.The photo sparked a massive controversy over the actor's alleged special treatment.In the photo, the actor is seen sitting on a chair with a cigarette and coffee cup in his hands. Apart from this, a…

The kings and maharajas of India have a deep fascination with luxury cars, especially those imported from abroad. The most coveted of them all are Rolls-Royce cars. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala was no exception – he owned an entire fleet of Rolls-Royce cars. However, what made him special was the fact that he owned a unique car that was personally gifted to him by Adolf Hitler: the famous Maybach of that era.The gift raises an interesting question: What was the connection between Maharaja Bhupinder Singh and the German dictator? Why did Hitler choose to give him such a generous…

Over the past few decades, we have noticed a recurring cycle in which finger-wagging scolding tells us that we need to give up some modern conveniences at the expense of our Mother Earth, Gaia. [emphasis, links added] Two examples that occur more frequently than Halley's Comet are the frenzied attacks on air conditioning and shower facilities. Now add to this a campaign against freezing because of its “widespread climate impacts”. Nicola Twilley, author of Frostbite: How Freezing Is Changing Our Food, Our Planet and Ourselves, appears to be on her way to reversing the benefits of refrigeration. In an interview…

Last updated: August 27, 2024 6:44 pm ISTDahi Handi is part of the Janmashtami festival commemorating the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna and is attended with enthusiasm by revelers. (Press Trust photo)As part of the celebrations, Govindas or Dahi Handi participants form multi-tiered human pyramids and break “Dahi Handis” (earthen pots filled with curds) suspended in mid-airAt least 41 “Govindas” – young men involved in building multi-tiered human pyramids as part of 'Dahi Handi' celebrations – were injured in Mumbai on Tuesday, officials said.The injured Govindas were admitted to hospitals run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and private hospitals…

Guest Comment by Kip Hansen — August 27, 2024 — 1,200 words Last week I wrote an article here titled: “Facts that don’t make sense – Innuendo’s “Fact Check””. One of my complaints against three staff members for conducting false fact checks logical facts is that it reads suspiciously like it was written by an artificial intelligence chatbot created by someone claiming to be famous logical facts This is a job based on artificial intelligence. I make the following statement: “logical facts is a large language model type of AI, supplemented by writers and editors, designed to clean up the…

Last updated: August 27, 2024 6:03 pm ISTThe BJP has called for a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal tomorrow, August 28.We also report: Supreme Court grants bail to K Kavitha in Delhi liquor scam-related case, says she should not have tampered with evidence, Mohanlal resigns as AMMA president amid sexual harassment allegations in Malayalam film industry, and more storiesHello readers! In today's evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates from Kolkata's Nabanna rally, PM Modi's speech with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other stories.'Symbol of resistance': Kolkata tear gases, water cannons protest against BJP's Bengal Bandh call, TMC hits…

Many progressives have emphasized the stakes of this election on climate change, arguing that one of the major presidential candidates' agendas is better on the issue. That's true, except the Republican nominee will reduce more carbon pollution. [emphasis, links added] While Democratic candidates support extreme climate policies, Former President Trump's energy-dominated agenda would cut government red tape, hold China accountable for its pollution and promote cleaner U.S. manufacturing. A common-sense approach to energy policy will make America stronger and more secure while reducing carbon emissions. Yet Vice President Kamala Harris supports the far left’s worst climate plans. She was an…

Kajal's husband complained to the police against his wife Kajal and an FIR was registered.During the investigation, a forensic team was called in to scan the child's home and found blood on the floor, patio and sink.In a shocking incident, the body of a three-year-old girl was found inside a suitcase in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Saturday. Police investigations revealed that she was killed, stuffed into a suitcase and thrown into bushes by her mother, who was having an extramarital affair and was planning to leave her husband.The arrested accused Kajal said her boyfriend, with whom she was having an affair,…

Last updated: August 27, 2024 4:53 pm ISTThe price of Petlu is around 150 rupees.Petlu is a musical instrument that is made a day before Janmashtami celebrations.Krishna Janmashtami is greatly revered throughout the country. This moment marks the birth of Lord Krishna. One region in Karnataka celebrates this period with unique customs, including a unique musical instrument called petlu. According to Local18, this practice takes place in the Malnad district of Karnataka. As per custom, petlu is made a day before Janmashtami. Local18 said it was a traditional firecracker that could be used as a pistol. It is made of…