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Delhi-NCR To See Thunderstorms Over Weekend, Predicts Weather Body
A day after parts of Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden spell of thunderstorms, lightning and rain, bringing much-needed relief to the residents of the area who have been wilting under the scorching heat, the weather department has warned of more storms.
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58 Killed In Heavy Storms In Bihar, Rs 4 Lakh Compensation Announced
Of the total fatalities, 35 people died due to collapsing trees or walls, while 23 others lost their lives to lightning strikes across the state.
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25 Killed In Lightning Strikes, Hailstorms In Bihar
At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar on Thursday, officials said.
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Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
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"A Light And A Flashback": US Man Shares Fascinating Insights From His Near-Death Experiences
Dannion Brinkley, a US Marine and businessman, claims that he has survived multiple near-death experiences, including being struck by lightning in 1975.
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Struck By Lightning, Australian Woman Wakes Up With New Eye Colour
Queensland citizen Carly Electric was diagnosed with keraunoparalysis, also known as lightning paralysis.
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iPhone Without USB Type-C Port May Become Reality as EU Reportedly Gives Green Light to Apple
Apple had originally planned to make the upcoming iPhone 17 Air its first portless phone with wireless charging support and cloud data syncing. The brand, however, reportedly backed off the idea considering potential concerns from European Union regulators. A new report suggests that dropping the USB Type-C port for a completely portless phone woul...
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ISS Captures Rare Gigantic Jet, a Massive Upward Lightning Over New Orleans
A newly released image taken from the ISS captures a rare gigantic jet of lightning extending over 50 miles above New Orleans. The photo, dated November 19, 2024, was discovered in the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth database. These rare upward-shooting discharges occur when storm cloud charge layers invert, propelling energy skyward. The...
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Over 300 Assad Loyalists "Massacred" By Syrian Forces This Week
Restoring security has been one of the most complex tasks for Syria's new authorities, installed after Islamist-led forces ousted Assad in a lightning offensive in December.
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Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth
A rare ‘gigantic jet’ lightning was captured by an astronaut aboard the ISS on November 19, 2024. This massive bolt extended nearly 50 miles into the atmosphere, likely originating from a thunderstorm near New Orleans. The image, later discovered in NASA’s archives, highlights an unusual lightning event that travels upwards instead of strikin...
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Board Exams Postponed In Lahaul-Spiti And Pangi Due To Heavy Snowfall
The Local Meteorological Station also issued an orange alert for heavy rain, snow, thunderstorms, and lightning at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh.
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In A 1st, Russia's Su-57, US' F-35 Fighter Jets To Take Part In Aero India
In a first, the 'Aero India' mega event will witness participation of two of the world's most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft equipped with stealth capabilities --- the Russian Su-57 and the American F-35 Lightning II.
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Apple iPhone SE 4 Launch Imminent, Will Go on Sale Later in February: Report
Apple's iPhone SE 4 will be launched soon, possibly going on sale later this month, according to a Bloomberg report. The next-generation model is likely to resemble the iPhone 14, without a home button and Touch ID. With Apple no longer including Lightning ports, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature a USB Type-C port. It is also said to support A...
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iPhone SE 4 Tipped to Feature iPhone 14-Like Notch; Dummy Images Hint at Key Design Changes
iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the iPhone SE (2022). While previous reports suggested that the purported phone could benefit from Apple’s Dynamic Island, an industry analyst has rebuffed these claims, stating that it will still have a notch design similar to the iPhone 14. Leaked dummy images shed light on the ov...
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Who Is Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Interim President Of Syria After Assad's Ouster
Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa has risen from rebel leader to interim president, after his Islamist group led a lightning offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad.
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Delhi-NCR To See Thunderstorms Over Weekend, Predicts Weather Body
A day after parts of Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden spell of thunderstorms, lightning and rain, bringing much-needed relief to the residents of the area who have been wilting under the scorching heat, the weather department has warned of more storms.
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58 Killed In Heavy Storms In Bihar, Rs 4 Lakh Compensation Announced
Of the total fatalities, 35 people died due to collapsing trees or walls, while 23 others lost their lives to lightning strikes across the state.
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25 Killed In Lightning Strikes, Hailstorms In Bihar
At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar on Thursday, officials said.
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Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
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"A Light And A Flashback": US Man Shares Fascinating Insights From His Near-Death Experiences
Dannion Brinkley, a US Marine and businessman, claims that he has survived multiple near-death experiences, including being struck by lightning in 1975.
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Struck By Lightning, Australian Woman Wakes Up With New Eye Colour
Queensland citizen Carly Electric was diagnosed with keraunoparalysis, also known as lightning paralysis.
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iPhone Without USB Type-C Port May Become Reality as EU Reportedly Gives Green Light to Apple
Apple had originally planned to make the upcoming iPhone 17 Air its first portless phone with wireless charging support and cloud data syncing. The brand, however, reportedly backed off the idea considering potential concerns from European Union regulators. A new report suggests that dropping the USB Type-C port for a completely portless phone woul...
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ISS Captures Rare Gigantic Jet, a Massive Upward Lightning Over New Orleans
A newly released image taken from the ISS captures a rare gigantic jet of lightning extending over 50 miles above New Orleans. The photo, dated November 19, 2024, was discovered in the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth database. These rare upward-shooting discharges occur when storm cloud charge layers invert, propelling energy skyward. The...
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Over 300 Assad Loyalists "Massacred" By Syrian Forces This Week
Restoring security has been one of the most complex tasks for Syria's new authorities, installed after Islamist-led forces ousted Assad in a lightning offensive in December.
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Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth
A rare ‘gigantic jet’ lightning was captured by an astronaut aboard the ISS on November 19, 2024. This massive bolt extended nearly 50 miles into the atmosphere, likely originating from a thunderstorm near New Orleans. The image, later discovered in NASA’s archives, highlights an unusual lightning event that travels upwards instead of strikin...
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Board Exams Postponed In Lahaul-Spiti And Pangi Due To Heavy Snowfall
The Local Meteorological Station also issued an orange alert for heavy rain, snow, thunderstorms, and lightning at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh.
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In A 1st, Russia's Su-57, US' F-35 Fighter Jets To Take Part In Aero India
In a first, the 'Aero India' mega event will witness participation of two of the world's most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft equipped with stealth capabilities --- the Russian Su-57 and the American F-35 Lightning II.
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Apple iPhone SE 4 Launch Imminent, Will Go on Sale Later in February: Report
Apple's iPhone SE 4 will be launched soon, possibly going on sale later this month, according to a Bloomberg report. The next-generation model is likely to resemble the iPhone 14, without a home button and Touch ID. With Apple no longer including Lightning ports, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature a USB Type-C port. It is also said to support A...
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iPhone SE 4 Tipped to Feature iPhone 14-Like Notch; Dummy Images Hint at Key Design Changes
iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the iPhone SE (2022). While previous reports suggested that the purported phone could benefit from Apple’s Dynamic Island, an industry analyst has rebuffed these claims, stating that it will still have a notch design similar to the iPhone 14. Leaked dummy images shed light on the ov...
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Who Is Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Interim President Of Syria After Assad's Ouster
Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa has risen from rebel leader to interim president, after his Islamist group led a lightning offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad.
