Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 evening, intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal Andhra and south Odisha are bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds. Authorities have placed the state on high alert, initiating evacuations and pre-positioning relief materials.
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Renowned physicist Michio Kaku predicts astronomers may soon determine if interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is natural or artificial. By late October 2025, its solar encounter could reveal unusual energy gains, hinting at intelligent guidance. This potential discovery, reminiscent of 'Oumuamua, could be the first tangible sign of extraterrestrial technology, redefining humanity's cosmic place.
Inspired by a Bollywood film, Pakistan's Usman Tariq left a stable job in Dubai to chase his cricket dreams. The 27-year-old mystery spinner, now in Pakistan's T20I squad, impressed with 20 wickets in the CPL. His unique, side-arm action, stemming from a physical peculiarity, was cleared after testing, marking a remarkable comeback.
Following tragic child deaths, a nationwide quality check revealed 112 drug samples failed tests, with Himachal alone accounting for 49. Two Himachal-manufactured cough syrups, along with others from Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh, were flagged for not meeting standards or being spurious. This highlights critical quality control issues in the pharmaceutical sector.
US President Donald Trump called Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping smart and strong leaders. He stated they are not to be underestimated. Trump also spoke about global nuclear stockpiles. He mentioned discussing denuclearization with both President Putin and President Xi. The president highlighted the significant number of nuclear weapons held by these nations.
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