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*CCTVs are a must for any school wanting to be a centre for the 2025 CBSE exams.* (FPJ)
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The annual LAZIEST contest is still going on in Montenegro since 26th of July.
The contest requires to LAY ON THE COUCH ALL THE TIME, not allowed to sit up or stand except for 10min break every 8 hours
out of 21 competitors, 4 still remain !!
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Moved by the suffering caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Uma Rani took it upon herself to feed those in need. Her selfless efforts have since become a lifeline for many who struggle to find their next meal.

Through her savings and the income from her Palliative Care Centre on the outskirts of Chennai, she funds Thavamozhi Annadhana Koodam, a free meal service near Uzhavar Sandhai in Keelkattalai.

Beneficiaries include housemaids, daily laborers, and those abandoned by their families.
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DTH industry has lost over 80 lakh subscribers in the last 5 years:📡📺🇮🇳
2019: 69.98 million
2021: 69.57 million
2023: 65.25 million
2024: 61.97 million
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the humble MYSORE PAK is ranked 14th BEST Street Food Sweet in the world.
With a rating of 4.4 out of 5, Mysore Pak on 14th is followed by Kulfi at 18 and Faluda at No.32
Even though Mysore Pak is an Iconic dish from Karnataka, no Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been conferred to this product yet as it is a generic product.
*There's a Kumbh Mela being held in Prayagraj (Allahabad, UP) in Jan 2025.*

The Railways plans to run 992 special trains. (FE)
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1 Museum which you MUST visit is the unique NIMHANS BRAIN Museum in Bangalore.
The creepy Museum has elaborate collection of animals and human brains.
From rat and duck brains to even a tiny four-week-old baby’s brain all pickled in jars gives you the feeling of being in a Zombieland.
*In Bengaluru, BBMP wants your butt to go into a separate bin!*

Hey... it's about your Cigarette and Bidi butts!
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*The Men's Grooming market is slated to hit ₹19,500 cr by 2026.*

While that's a significant amount, it's still said to be just 10% of the Women's Grooming market! (FE)
*Long-range rockets, futuristic ammunition on Army wish list*

Building on the lessons from the Ukraine war and the offensive in Gaza by Israel, Indian Army is going for extended range rockets, which have proven to be decisive, and indigenising and diversifying vendor base, especially, for 155mm artillery shells to build resilient supply chains as well as going for futuristic ammunition, a senior officer outlined.

The indigenous Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch (MRLS) system is being widely exploited and their ability is second to none, Lt Gen Adosh Kumar, Director General of the Regiment of Artillery said speaking to media ahead of the Regiment’s 198th raising day on Saturday (September 28, 2024). “We are looking at extending range of the Pinaka rockets and lot of work is going on, first to double and then to almost four times of the present range. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is confident of achieving it.”

Last year, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved procurement of the Pralay tactical ballistic missiles with a range of 400km and Nirbhay sub-sonic cruise missiles with a range of 1000km, both of which will give a long range strike option for the Indian military. Development trails of Pralay are almost over, the General officer said. Nirbhay the trials are on and in April it was tested with an indigenous engine. It is expected to be given to the Army for trails next year.

The other aspect is Pinaka can fire a variety of ammunition and that is where its efficacy in the battlefield comes in, the officer noted. “Trials are currently on for guided extended range Pinaka rockets. High altitude are already done, trials in the plains are scheduled next month. If the trails are successful, we hope to conclude the deal soon and that will double present range of Pinaka. And they are also guided which means their precision will automatically improve.”

As reported earlier, the guided ER rockets will take the range of Pinaka to 75kms and beyond. The HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System), that the US has supplied to Ukraine, and similar systems also use guided rockets, officials observed. For artillery guns, the Army has already drawn a roadmap to convert all its guns to 155mm standard.

Another ammunition is the High Explosive Pre-Fragmented rockets for Pinaka which will increase range by 15-20%. The trails are over, and the contract is expected to be signed this fiscal, Lt Gen Kumar noted. Area Denial Munition (ADM) system which can be anti-tank and anti-personnel is also under development. Trials of one of the types is over and contract is expected to be signed this fiscal, while for other types, work is on and DRDO has identified production partners, the officer said. The ADM rocket system was successfully flight-tested by DRDO and Army first in April 2022.

The war in Ukraine is in its 3rd year and has shattered perception that wars will be short and swift, Lt Gen Kumar said. Reports suggest that Russia is almost firing 10,000 to 15,000 155mm shells per day while Ukraine is firing around 4000 shells per day and 80% of the casualties have been due to artillery. Reports have also said that, the annual production capability of Russia to produce 155mm shells is 42 lakh a year. That is more three time the U.S. and west combined can produce, the General officer noted. The U.S. and countries across Europe are now significantly ramping up production.

In the backdrop of shortage of shells by Ukraine, there have been reports of diversion of ammunition supplied by India to third countries to Ukraine.

To a question, on the efforts to build resilient supply chains, Lt Gen Kumar said, “We are laying lot of emphasis on expanding our vendor base. Earlier, the dependency for 155mm ammunition was on one production agency... 155mm is our future. All types of 155mm ammunition has been thrown open for private sector.” The response has been good, he said adding that in October-November trials from various Private and public companies are going to be carried out.
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The 155mm shells also have Bi-modular charge systems for which Indian industry has been invited. Similarly, for fuses in the shells, last December a contract was concluded for 50 lakh fuses, which is five lakh per year for the next 10 years.

The Army has four Pinaka regiments in service and six more are on order. Among other MRLS, the Army has five Grad rocket regiments and three Smerch regiments both of Russian-origin. Smerch is the longest range rocket system in the Army’s inventory with a range of 90 kms. However, Pinaka is the mainstay and also the future of the Army’s MRLS. The Army also has the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system with a range of 300 km and the extended range BrahMos with a range of over 400 kms, its longest strike option.
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BEFORE SLEEPING KNOW THIS..
5 year old child suddenly had seizers while travelling on BEST BusNo.33.
Responding immediately to the crisis, the driver diverted the bus to a nearby hospital
the bus staff, including the driver, conductor, and ticket collector even deposited the day’s cash they had on them to get the child admitted & saved the child's life
#BharatKeAsliVeer
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Gopi Chevayur’s skilled hands are breathing new life into centuries-old murals at Kerala’s Kumaranallur temple, preserving a priceless cultural heritage. These ancient murals, painted using natural colors and medicinal plants, are now fading with age.

Taking on the noble task of restoration, Gopi is ensuring that these 300-year-old masterpieces, adorning a temple with over 1,000 years of history, continue to inspire future generations with their timeless beauty.
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*Andhra residents who love their alcohol would be happy reading this.*

A new policy on the lines of Haryana's, will be launched from 12th Oct (FE)
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*Aviation Fuel price drops, while Commercial LPG cylinder goes up.* (Mint)
Photo from Srikanth Matrubai
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Uttar Pradesh police caught 10 kids on the highway who were enquiring "Where is China Border"
On questioning, the police were stunned by the answer
"We want to avenge the death of our jawans by Chinese and want to help the Indian Army fight these Chinese" !!
The stunned cops lauded their patriotism and after counselling the kids, sent them back to their home
#bharatkeasliveer
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