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[ad_1] Guwahati, India  — Indian rescue teams searched Thursday for 102 people missing after a devastating flash flood triggered by a high-altitude glacial lake burst that killed at least 10 people, officials said. Violent flooding from glacier lakes dammed by loose rock has become more frequent as global temperatures rise and ice melts. Climate scientists have warned the floods pose an increasing danger across the wider Himalayan mountain range — and the melting causing them to the entire world . "At least 10 people were killed and 102 others reported missing," Prabhakar Rai, director of the Sikkim state disaster management authority, told AFP a day after a wall of water rushed down the mountainous valley in northeastern India. Members of the Indian Army try to recover trucks that were buried by mud after flash flooding in Sikkim, in an undated image released by the Indian Army on Oct. 5, 2023. ...

[ad_1] Josh Seiter faces scrutiny as he asserts hacking as the cause of death hoax Josh Seiter, the  Bachelorette star, claims he fell victim to a death hoax as he quashed his death reports, saying, "I am alive and well." Josh also addressed why he didn't refute his death rumours for 18 hours, saying he prioritised figuring out the person who hacked into his account. The deleted death announcement posted on Josh Seiter's account  According to TMZ , the ex-Bachelorette star appeared on TMZ Live, where he detailed his experience and addressed the questions related to the long delay from him and his family in addressing the matter. Josh says, "I know I will be scrutinized, but I am confident that I have addressed the issue the best way I could," and stands firm on his claim that he was hacked. Josh says that he wasn't able to refute the death reports as he was dealing with tons of texts and calls from concerned loved ones. TMZ reveals that the p...

[ad_1] Palestinian residents are claiming Thursday that  Israeli planes have dropped flyers into Gaza with a message for them to leave their homes and head to "known shelters" or risk being harmed, a report says.  "Anyone who is near Hamas terrorists will put their lives in danger," the flyers in the city of Beit Lahiya said, according to The Associated Press. "Adhering to IDF instructions will prevent you from being exposed to danger."  However, the AP added that the area in the northern part of the Gaza Strip near its border with Israel had been hit by airstrikes by the time Palestinians reported finding the flyers.  A U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees also said 10 of its shelters have been struck since Israel started conducting retaliatory airstrikes against Hamas following the terrorist group’s initial attack Saturday, the AP has reported.  LIVE UPDATES: ISRAEL AT WAR WITH HAMAS   Palestinians evacuate wounded after an Israeli airstrike in ...

[ad_1] Omegle, an online chat service that billed itself as an anonymous forum to "talk to strangers," has shut down amid allegations it served as a hotbed for criminal activities.  In a lengthy statement Thursday, Omegle founder Leif K-Brooks said the service is closing because combating misuse of the platform is "no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically." In recent years, Omegle has faced a slew of lawsuits alleging the platform, which connected people via text and video chat, became a breeding ground for sexual harassment and facilitated the sexual exploitation of minors by pairing underaged users with sexual abusers.   "The stress and expense of this fight – coupled with the existing stress and expense of operating Omegle, and fighting its misuse – are simply too much," Brooks said in the statement.   The website shut its anonymous chat function Thursday. Omegle, founded in 2009...

[ad_1] Last Updated: September 21, 2023, 08:52 IST Stocks to watch on September 21 Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like Infosys, SJVN, SBI, Cipla, Apollo Tyres, DBC Bank, Zydus Lifesciences, and others will be in focus on Thursday's trade. Stocks To Watch on September 21:  GIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded 48 points, or 0.24 per cent, lower at 19,857.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for negative start on Thursday. Here’s a slew of stocks that will be in focus today for various reasons. Infosys: The IT major has tied up with NVIDIA to develop generative AI applications and solutions. EMS: Water and sewage infra company EMS will list on Thursday. The issue price is Rs 211 and the stock is commanding a premium of 39 per cent in the grey market, as per ipowatch.com. SJVN: The government will sell 96.667 million shares, or 2.46 per cent stake, in the company with an option to sell additional 2.46 per cent stake under offer for sale (OFS) route. At the floor price of Rs ...

[ad_1] Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves a cemetery before the funeral of Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in Moscow on April 8, 2023. Reuters Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, a powerful mercenary force associated with the Russian government, has ignited a crisis by declaring war on Russia's military leadership.  Prigozhin's bold move has prompted a criminal investigation and heightened security measures in Moscow, raising questions about his motives and background. Known for his provocative nature and media trolling, Prigozhin has been at the forefront of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, leading the Wagner Group in various conflicts. The origins of the Wagner Group trace back to 2014, when tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalated over the Crimean region. Prigozhin aimed to form a group of fighters to protect Russian interests and expand their presence in regions like Libya, Syria, and parts of Africa. Throughout the war in Uk...

[ad_1] LISBON: Inter Milan put one foot into the Champions League semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win at Benfica on Tuesday, with Nicolo Barella and Romelu Lukaku netting in Lisbon. The Italians, three-time winners, took a commanding quarter-final first leg lead at the Estadio da Luz, inflicting Benfica's first defeat in the competition. After an even first half, Barella headed home from Alessandro Bastoni's cross and substitute Romelu Lukaku netted the second from the penalty spot late on. Roger Schmidt's Benfica, aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1990, were not able to put a glove on the visitors, who controlled the pace of the game. Despite Inter's poor form, they conjured a patient, professional display when they needed it most. Having scored two goals in their previous five games across all competitions, they managed the same tally in Lisbon with clinical finishing. "It's been one of our best games this season,...