Author: zoyasaleem

Hello, I am Zoya. I live in Bangalore currently pursuing my Bachelors degree. I am a content writer covering multiple aspects of news around India like Technology, Local news and science.

Bengaluru: Few days of scorching heat with power outage - Asiana Times

Bangalore: Be prepared for the scheduled power cuts for the coming next three days in several areas of western, eastern, southern and northern bengaluru which Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (KPTCL) termed as “regular maintenance work”. Severe power outages have been plaguing large portions of the state, including the capital Bengaluru and its tech sector, over the past few days. The metaphorical chickens have come home to roost as frequent power interruptions, sometimes lasting for hours, are creating havoc. Maintenance and repair work on power supply facilities and infrastructure were put on hold when Karnataka effectively entered election gear in…

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The explosion of diabetes cases in India, 100 million+ affected - Asiana Times

According to an ICMR report that was published in the UK medical journal “Lancet,” India has over 101 million individuals living with diabetes, up from 70 million in 2019. 15.3% of the population, or at least 136 million people, have prediabetes in India. Kerala (25.5%), Goa (26.4%), and Puducherry (26.3%) had the highest rates of diabetes. 11.4% is the national average. However, the study foresees a spike in diabetes incidence in states with lesser prevalence during the following few years, including UP, MP, Bihar, and Arunachal Pradesh. Scientists have discovered that there are more pre-diabetic persons in states with lower…

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US intelligence claims country possesses alien craft - Asiana Times

By Zoya Saleem June 8,2023 David Charles Grusch, a former member of the US intelligence community, is quoted as saying that the Pentagon is in possession of both undamaged and damaged alien craft. The US Congress and other authorities have received classified information concerning covert programmes that, according to a former American intelligence official who is now a whistleblower, are in possession of alien craft. The whistleblower, David Charles Grusch, is a former combat officer in Afghanistan and a member of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) of the United States. The official term for UFOs…

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Canada wildfire smoke threatens the world - Asiana Times

By Zoya Saleem June 7, 2024 As smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada spreads across much of the nation, millions of people in the eastern U.S. experienced hazardous air quality conditions on Tuesday. Major cities in Ontario and Quebec, including Toronto and its surroundings, have been covered with wildfire smoke. Quebec, where 160 fires are raging, is where the majority of the smoke is coming from. Tuesday, Environment Canada issued its strongest alert for Ottawa, describing the city’s air quality as posing a “very high risk” to people’s health. The Canadian government is concentrating on ensuring public safety while bolstering…

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Apple WWDC 2024: Key Highlights  - Asiana Times

Worldwide Developers Conference 2024: At the presentation, Apple unveiled the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chipset and Mac Studio, iOS 17, watchOS 10, and the augmented reality headset Vision Pro. The event’s major attraction was Apple’s groundbreaking AR headgear, Vision Pro. The system provides spatial audio and immersive viewing. It is the first 3D camera made by Apple, and it can be operated with the voice, hands, and eyes. Vision Pro features intuitive controls and a futuristic design. On your personal, enormous 4K screen, use apps, play games, and view streaming entertainment. The AR headset is a genuinely unique…

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Train Collision in Odisha, 900 injured, several dead - Asiana Times

Balasore : Officials announced Saturday that at least 238 people were killed and over 900 were injured in a catastrophic three-train crash in Odisha, the country’s bloodiest rail catastrophe in more than 20 years. A high-level committee will be formed to investigate the train collision, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, and a container train were all a part of the mishap. Rescue efforts are underway, and all hospitals in the surrounding areas have been placed on high alert. Three NDRF units, four Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force units, more than…

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Elon Musk reclaims title of World Richest Man - Asiana Times

By Zoya Saleem June 2, 2024 The Tesla proprietor and Boss of Twitter has reclaimed the title of World’s Richest Man Again, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index numbers. Musk’s fortune increased by 40.3% this time to$ 192 billion, thanks to a 24% increase in Tesla stock in May. Musk owns roughly 13% of Tesla.  Musk was knocked out of first place in December by LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, after Tesla shares declined following his$ 44 billion accession of Twitter. The maturity of Musk’s fortune is linked to Tesla stock. He also owns the social media establishment Twitter and is…

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Bombay High Court: Abortion of a 23-week fetus - Asiana Times

By Zoya Saleem May 29, 2024 The Bombay High Court permitted the medical termination (MTP) of a rape victim’s 23-week pregnancy after finding that for her to carry the child would be against her fundamental rights. In India abortion is Legal under The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. An act to cover topics related to or incidental to the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners. However, the Fundamental right of a woman to abort a 23-week fetus has been sanctioned by the Bombay High Court on Sunday. The Supreme Court ruled in July 2022 that under Article…

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Karnataka: Worker deceased in Quarry blast - Asiana Times

By Zoya Saleem May 27,2023 Seven people, including the owner of a stone quarry, were arrested in connection with the death of a 28-year-old laborer during a blast at the quarry late on Wednesday. Accident or Murder? According to the police, the event happened at a quarry near KB Hosahalli, off the Bengaluru-Chennai NH, while blasting work was being done. The blow caused a massive boulder to fly, pierce the glass of a truck parked nearby, and then fall on labor Somu Yadav and the driver, Gopi, who were inside. The quarry owners were alerted by some of the workers,…

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Nvidia: Giant chip sparks rush for AI stocks - Asiana Times

By Zoya Saleem May 26, 2024 New AI methodologies are becoming increasingly important for sustained advancement in chip production as artificial intelligence drives demand for more sophisticated semiconductors. After its excellent sales estimate revealed that Wall Street has yet to price in the potentially game-changing potential of AI, Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) soared 24% on Thursday, one of the highest one-day jumps in value for a U.S. stock. The increase more than doubled the stock’s value for the year and brought the market value of the chip designer up to over $939 billion, an increase of roughly $184 billion. Nvidia is…

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