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Day: 22 February 2024

World’s Top Missing Plane Mystery, 10 Years On

[ad_1] There were 239 people on board. “Good Night. Malaysian Three Seven Zero.” Those six words were the last radio transmission from the cockpit of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, less than an hour after the aircraft took off late at night from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. Minutes later, the plane disappeared…

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The next plane seats are made from cactus skin and fishing nets

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Airline passengers may soon be nestled on seats made from cactus skin and abandoned fishing nets as the aviation industry tries almost anything to turn itself into a sustainable mode of transport.The economy-class seat from German manufacturer Recaro Aircraft Seating GmbH features recycled foam taken from old mattresses, and armrests containing wood…

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Paytm shares start flat on bourses after declining 3.74% on Thursday

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Shares of One97 Communication, owner of brand Paytm, were trading flat on BSE and NSE on Friday. Shares were trading at 391.00, marking an increase of 0.68% or 2.65 points from its previous close at 09:27 am.Earlier, shares of Paytm dropped by 3.74% to settle at 380.45 on Thursday, after hitting upper-circuit…

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Opening bell: Sensex starts in green, Nifty trading above 22,240

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Equity benchmark indices on Friday started on positive note in early morning trade. BSE Sensex climbed marginally by 0.11% or 79.52 points to 73,237.76. Nifty as well was trading at 22,260.90, marking an increase of 43.45 points from its previous close.32 shares in Nifty were trading in the green while 18 stocks…

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China’s Naval Base In Cambodia Undergoes Rapid Construction; Can Host An Aircraft Carrier

[ad_1] In what appears to be another step towards realizing Chinese ambitions in the Indo-Pacific, a new set of satellite images reveals that the country has, since 2020, made progress toward constructing a naval base in Cambodia, with several structures now nearing completion. Tom Shugart, a former US Navy submariner and defense analyst, published satellite…

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26ft-long anaconda discovered in Amazon rainforest is the biggest snake species in the world

[ad_1] Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Scientists have discovered a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda in the Amazon which they say can grow up to 7.5m and weighing close to 500kg, making…

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Bangkok’s Full Name Is A Tongue-Twisting Marathon And World’s Longest Place Name

[ad_1] At 168 letters, its the longest city name in the world. Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant and bustling capital, has always been a magnet for travelers seeking a taste of Southeast Asian adventure. While the city’s energy, diverse cuisine, and stunning sights can be exhilarating, they can also feel overwhelming for some. Perhaps mirroring this duality,…

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Armenia To Withdraw From Russia-Led CSTO; Boosts Ties With India & France Amid Azerbaijan Tensions?

[ad_1] Armenia has reportedly withdrawn from the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told France 24 in an interview. “In our opinion, the agreement on collective security in relation to Armenia was not implemented, especially in 2021-2022, and this can not go unnoticed. We are freezing our participation in this…

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Live Cricket Score of IND vs ENG Test Day 1: England opt to bat vs India

[ad_1] LIVE NOW THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 23, 2024, 09:02:23 IST IND vs ENG 4th Test Live Updates: India will secure a series victory with a win against England in the third Test beginning in Ranchi on Friday but they must do so without their pace spearhead against a touring side looking to…

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Climate change increases the risk of preterm births by 60 percent, study reveals – News Healthcare

[ad_1] Increased numbers of preterm births, higher incidence of respiratory disease and death, and more children in hospitals are some of the stark health outcomes the world is facing from the impacts of extreme climate change. This morbid reality will devastate children’s health for generations without global action, according to alarming new research.

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