Month: September 2024

China On “High Alert” After Japan Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait

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China On “High Alert” After Japan Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait

Beijing: China’s military was on “high alert” Thursday and Beijing said it had lodged a complaint with Tokyo after a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time.  Japan’s top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi declined to comment on the reports at a regular briefing because they concerned military operations. But Beijing confirmed…

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The Science Quiz: The stuff semiconductors are made of

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The Science Quiz: The stuff semiconductors are made of

Questions: 1. Cubic boron arsenide is an ____________ semiconductor, meaning it can efficiently transport both electrons and holes. Fill in the blank. 2. Graphene lacks a critical property called a natural _______. This lacuna poses a significant challenge to its use as a traditional semiconductor despite its excellent electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, flexibility, and…

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Science

Hurricane Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as Category-4 storm

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Hurricane Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as Category-4 storm

Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday night (September 27, 2024) in northwestern Florida as Category-4 storm as forecasters warned that the enormous system could create a “nightmare” storm surge and bring dangerous winds and rain across much of the southeastern U.S. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Helene roared ashore at around 11:10 p.m….

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An Irish Touch To Durga Puja To Celebrate 25 Years Of India-Ireland Ties

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An Irish Touch To Durga Puja To Celebrate 25 Years Of India-Ireland Ties

The centrepiece of the pandal will feature a large installation representing the Irish goddess Danu. Ireland Embassy in New Delhi has announced a cultural collaboration for Kolkata’s iconic Durga Puja festival to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Irish and Indian artists are working together to create a spectacular pandal to…

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Nation

‘North Korea capable of building double-digit number of nuclear bombs’

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‘North Korea capable of building double-digit number of nuclear bombs’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un tours facilities during a visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute at an undisclosed location. | Photo Credit: REUTERS North Korea has likely enriched enough uranium to build a “double-digit” number of bombs and is making progress in its efforts to develop more powerful and accurate missiles targeting South Korea, Seoul’s…

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World

Kolkata Knight Riders Announce Gautam Gambhir’s Replacement, Rival IPL Fans Stunned

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Kolkata Knight Riders Announce Gautam Gambhir’s Replacement, Rival IPL Fans Stunned

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced the appointment of Dwayne Bravo as the new mentor for the franchise, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Bravo, a legend of the T20 format, announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket after a bitter conclusion to his Caribbean Premier League…

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Sports

Chinese Nuclear Submarine Sinks In Major Embarrassment For Beijing: Report

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Chinese Nuclear Submarine Sinks In Major Embarrassment For Beijing: Report

Washington: China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior US defence official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities. China already has the largest navy in the world, with over 370 ships, and it has embarked on production of a new generation of…

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German economy to shrink further in 2024, think-tanks issue statement

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German economy to shrink further in 2024, think-tanks issue statement

Output in Europe’s largest economy will decline by 0.1% this year, five think tanks said. It shrank by 0.3% in 2023. | Photo Credit: FABIAN BIMMER Germany’s economy is expected to shrink slightly in 2024, leading economic institutes said on Thursday, as the traditional manufacturing powerhouse continues to stagnate. Output in Europe’s largest economy will…

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Business

Sensex hits fresh record high in early trade on buying in IT stocks, rally in global markets

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Sensex hits fresh record high in early trade on buying in IT stocks, rally in global markets

File picture of the bull statue at the Bombay Stock Exchange building, in Mumbai | Photo Credit: PTI The BSE benchmark Sensex hit its fresh all-time high level in early trade on Friday (September 27, 2024) amid heavy buying in IT stocks and a rally in global markets. The BSE Sensex climbed 119.38 points to…

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Business

Rupee rises 2 paise to 83.64 against US dollar

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Rupee rises 2 paise to 83.64 against US dollar

Representational image. | Photo Credit: RUPAK DE CHOWDHURI Rupee rises 2 paise to 83.64 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday (September 27, 2024) amid softening crude oil prices and inflow of foreign funds. The Indian currency was, however, weighed down by a subdued domestic equity market and a stronger greenback against major…

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