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Mumbai: Pakistan's secret service, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), is reportedly plotting a major terror strike on India. According to sources in intelligence agencies, the ISI has studied the Israeli spy agency Mossad's use of pager bombs and is planning to have a similar operation in India. The agencies suspect that the blueprint reflects a deliberate strategy to cause maximum damage while bypassing traditional security measures. An intelligence document accessed by FPJ reveals that Pakistan-based intelligence operatives (PIOs) are actively gathering information on Indian companies in the defence sector, specially those engaged in drone component supplies. According to sources, few days ago the Central Intelligence Apparatus shared intelligence with the Ministry of Home Affairs and other sister agencies, indicating that the ISI’s covert operation mimics tactics used by Mossad, which executed the infamous "pager bomb" plot- one of the most daring and sophisticated deception operations ever against the Hezbollah. The drone strikes, similar to those modeled on the covert nature of pager bomb plot, are believed to form a part of a larger strategy by PIOs targeting high-value assets across India's political, military, and economic landscapes, a senior intelligence officer revealed, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Security agencies are taking this threat seriously, specially after a similar pager attack pattern was observed in Lebanon this September, targeting Hezbollah. On the same model, PIOs have begun scouting for drone component suppliers in South Asia, particularly in China, to establish a network capable of delivering high-tech, precision weaponry. Intelligence officials fear that, similar to how Mossad hacked into pagers and walkie-talkies to execute attacks, PIOs might tamper with key drone security components, which can later be triggered to explode whenever required, in the same manner as Mossad. As India braces for the New Year celebrations for 2025, Tourist centres are expected to be crowded, hence security has been beefed up. Several vulnerable places have been identified and are being monitored by the police through drones, including the site of the Kumbh mela where millions are expected to converge next month. They have also hired some drone agencies for the aerial recce. Officials from India's premier external intelligence agency, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described the situation as complicated, specially after alarming reports about the active terror plans of PIOs. These drone attacks could be used to target key infrastructure, defense officials, or political leaders, making them a potent weapon in the hands of terror operatives. Just like pager bombs and walkie talkie bombs, drones can be disguised as innocuous objects, making them difficult to detect until it’s too late. This new form of warfare presents a great challenge for Indian security agencies, who must adapt to the emerging threats that could be just as lethal as the traditional bombings India has faced in the past. In response, India's counter-terrorism and defense agencies have bolstered security around critical infrastructure. Moreover, Indian intelligence has ramped up surveillance on drone component suppliers and manufacturers within the region. Authorities are also collaborating with international counterparts to track drone technology sales, aiming to prevent any illegal transactions that might strengthen PIOs or other adversaries.LUQUE, Paraguay — Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It's brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts. The smooth rice wine that plays a crucial role in Japan's culinary traditions was enshrined on Wednesday by UNESCO on its list of the “intangible cultural heritage of humanity." At a meeting in Luque, Paraguay, members of UNESCO’s committee for safeguarding humanity's cultural heritage voted to recognize 45 cultural practices and products around the world, including Brazilian white cheese, Caribbean cassava bread and Palestinian olive oil soap. Unlike UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which includes sites considered important to humanity like the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Intangible Cultural Heritage designation names products and practices of different cultures that are deserving of recognition. Japan's Takehiro Kano, ambassador to UNESCO, reacts after the traditional Japanese brewing of sake was officially named to UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage of humanity" list during a World Heritage Convention in Asuncion, Paraguay on Wednesday. A Japanese delegation welcomed the announcement in Luque. “Sake is considered a divine gift and is essential for social and cultural events in Japan,” Kano Takehiro, the Japanese ambassador to UNESCO, told The Associated Press. The basic ingredients of sake are few: rice, water, yeast and koji, a rice mold that breaks down the starches into fermentable sugars like malting does in beer production. The whole two-month process of steaming, stirring, fermenting and pressing can be grueling. The rice — which wields tremendous marketing power as part of Japan's broader cultural identity — is key to the alcoholic brew. For a product to be categorized Japanese sake, the rice must be Japanese. Japanese sake, a nominee for UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage of humanity" list, are displayed on Japan's delegation table, during a UNESCO World Heritage Convention in Asuncion, Paraguay, on Wednesday. The UNESCO recognition, the delegation said, captured more than the craft knowledge of making high-quality sake. It also honored a tradition dating back some 1,000 years — sake makes a cameo in Japan’s famous 11th century novel, “The Tale of Genji,” as the drink of choice in the refined Heian court. Now, officials hope to restore sake's image as Japan's premier alcoholic drink even as the younger drinkers in the country switch to imported wine or domestic beer and whiskey. Japanese breweries also expressed hope the listing could give a lift to the country's export economy as the popularity of sake booms around the world and in the United States amid heightened interest in Japanese cuisine. “I hope that this will also be an opportunity for Japanese people to take another look at sake, shochu and awamori, which are the essence of their culture," Hitoshi Utsunomiya, director of the trade group Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association, said in Tokyo. "I would like them to try it even once and see what it tastes like,” he said. Sake exports, mostly to the U.S. and China, now rake in over $265 million a year, according to the association. Japan's Takehiro Kano, ambassador to UNESCO, reacts as the traditional Japanese brewing of sake was named to UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage of humanity" list during a World Heritage Convention in Asuncion, Paraguay on Wednesday. Japan's delegation appeared ready to celebrate Wednesday — in classic Japanese style. After the announcement, Takehiro raised a cypress box full of sake to toast the alcoholic brew and cultural rite. “It means a lot to Japan and to the Japanese,” he said of the UNESCO designation. "This will help to renew interest in traditional sake elaboration.” In Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he was “delighted” by UNESCO's recognition of traditional sake-making techniques, and he congratulated those dedicated to preserving and promoting the tradition. The crisp autumn air ushers in more than just pumpkin spice latte season. Consider cozying up inside with friends for a wine tasting and sharing delicious food and drinks with more complex flavors than cinnamon and sugar. Perhaps once thought of as stuffy affairs only for wine connoisseurs, today a tasting can be as casual as pouring a few bottles while doing another activity—say, bar games like darts or art activities like painting. The tasting can also be more traditional, especially if held at a winery or local wine shop, which is a great way to learn about what wines you might like to later serve at home. To host the ultimate wine tasting, it pays to do some R&D. One of the best aspects of hosting a wine tasting at home is that you get to establish the mood, tone, and guest list for the gathering—you can't pick a playlist when you sample wines at a bar or wine shop or make the dress code loungewear. So whether the mood is serious or playful, sophisticated or laid-back, the key to a successful tasting is enjoying and appreciating the wine and having fun with friends and family. Of course, there are a few other things to figure out along the way. Peerspace put together a few tips for hosting your wine-tasting party. A tasting party is all about sampling different wines and evaluating and hopefully enjoying them—and there are a variety of ways to do that. Would you like to host a playful gathering where each guest brings a mystery bottle of wine within a certain price range—a BYOB affair? Or would it be better to have more control over which wines are featured by curating and supplying all the wines as a host? This decision sets the tone—a tasting where guests contribute wine can be a bit of a free-for-all, whereas one where you select wines you supply allows guests to sit back and simply enjoy. And you don't have to break the bank to buy excellent wines—there are lots of wine experts ready to share their affordable picks. How much folks know about wine differs—and that's a good thing. Tastings are group learning experiences. Expertise isn't necessary to host or attend a tasting, but it is helpful to think about what will keep guests comfortable and having fun. Decide whether the vibe will be relaxed and laid-back, like friends sipping wine fireside, or more upbeat and formal. Think about elements like the atmosphere and the location, and consider whether folks will be seated or standing. Will you have a spirited playlist (couldn't resist) or live music? Do you want an expert to introduce each wine, or will you be that expert? Consider how guests will share their thoughts on what they are tasting. Do you want to just talk about them or do something more organized, like take notes or give ratings? Then supply notebooks or notecards and pencils, with categories or questions established ahead of time—all of which can reflect your evening's tone as well. How many people to invite is a question largely informed by the answers to tip #1: Are you having a big, formal affair or an intimate catch-up with close friends? Or something in between? Whatever the case, an RSVP is essential because not only do you need to plan the setup of the space, but you must also make sure there's enough wine for everyone to taste, including each of the wines featured. There's nothing worse than a tasting that runs dry! The math to determine how much wine you need considers the size of the tasting pours—a full glass of wine at a restaurant is usually around 5 ounces, which yields around five glasses of wine from a standard bottle. For tastings, you'll want to do less, depending on how many wines you are featuring—say, 2 ounces if you'll be trying a lot of different wines. Experts agree, having more wine than you need is always a good idea—that way you can send guests home with a bottle should there be a prize at the end of the night. Picking a theme is essential to curating the selection of wines—it's the organizing principle behind your selections. Otherwise, your tasting might as well be just walking down the wine aisle at the grocery store and taking sips from random bottles. There's too much wine out there not to be strategic about this. Plus, a theme helps you to tell the story of each wine better—it's the plot line of the night, if you will. Common themes are types of wine, regions they are from, or even price points—really, one can get as creative as they wish. For inspiration, check out local wine shops and see what they do for tastings. Often, they will follow seasonality and group wines in novel ways for their own in-house tastings. Don't let food be an afterthought for the festivities—after all, food can enhance particular qualities of wine and vice versa. There are many rules around what foods to pair with which wines, but consider this simple advice from Alder Yarrow's Vinography : "Stick with eating good food and drinking good wine." Since the focus is on the wines, allow the drinks to determine what food makes sense, but don't overthink it. Food is a supporting character here—at the very least, guests will need something to soak up all the alcohol (unless you are spitting it out). Eating foods that contain a mixture of protein, fats, and carbs when drinking helps increase the rate of alcohol elimination . Whether it's a full meal or heavy hors d'oeuvres, thoughtful noshes are necessary. The bottom line is, however you do it, hosting the ultimate wine tasting should be fun. Wine can feel intimidating to many people, but most wine experts are passionate, inspired folks who want to share what they know and help you find wines you like. So visit your local wine store or winemaker and ask questions. There are good guides specifically concerning how to taste wine. Dig a little, taste a lot, and have fun. It's all research for your next ultimate wine tasting. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. This story originally appeared on Peerspace and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!Emerging tight end Noah Gray gives Mahomes and the Chiefs another option in passing game
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Contact Arielle PU Prime Limited [email protected] A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ab10d735-4b7b-455d-81b9-1b240072c826The NFL single-season rushing record has stood for 40 years, far longer than has been on this planet. But now, with two games to play, the Philadelphia Eagles running back is 268 yards from eclipsing the mark of Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, who set the league record of 2,105 with the Rams in 1984. Barkley, 27, who signed with the Eagles last offseason after spending the first part of his career with the rival New York Giants, is also 162 yards from becoming the ninth player to run for 2,000 yards in a season. The other seven are Adrian Peterson (2,097 with Minnesota in 2012), Jamal Lewis (2,066 with Baltimore in 2003), Barry Sanders (2,053 with Detroit in 1997), Derrick Henry (2027 with Tennessee in 2020), Terrell Davis (2,008 with Denver in 1998), Chris Johnson (2,006 with Tennessee in 2009) and O.J. Simpson (2,003 with Buffalo in 1973). The Eagles finish the regular season with home games against the Dallas Cowboys and the Giants. Dickerson spoke to The Times this week about Barkley, running backs in general, and the thought of his longstanding record going away: I don’t think he’ll break it. But if he breaks it, he breaks it. Do I want him to break it? Absolutely not. I don’t pull no punches on that. But I’m not whining about it. He had 17 games to do it? Hey, football is football. That’s the way I look at it. If he’s fortunate to get over 2,000 yards and get the record, it’s a great record to have. O.J. Simpson was my favorite player. He went over 2,000 yards in 14 games. It took me 15 games to get to 2,000. I had one extra game to play. Getting to 2,000 is an accomplishment in itself. I got close to that three other times. I’ve always said that the one that’s going to last the longest is me setting the rookie record with 1,808. Because you only get one shot at that. You’re only a rookie once. I like him. But I tend to like big backs. He’s not a big back like I was. He’s elusive, he’s tough, he runs hard, he can catch the ball out of the backfield. I think he’s a great player. I always felt like he’d never reach his potential when he was in New York. You could take Emmitt Smith and put him in Cleveland, and he’d have never been the Emmitt Smith we know now. Yes. Even myself. If you’d have put me in Cincinnati on a bad team, I’d have never been that guy. Because these bad football teams with no blocking, I don’t care how great you are. If you don’t have the guys in front of you, you can’t do it. I saw what [San Francisco quarterback] Brock Purdy did with his offensive line, buying them those Tundras. I got a text from Jackie [Slater, Hall of Fame Rams tackle], “Hey, man, where’s my Tundra?” I told him I was making $175,000 at the time. I could afford about two Tundras and be broke. I don’t sit down and watch games, except the Rams, and I work for the team. But I’ll have no choice but to keep up with it because I get so many text messages. People blowing up my phone like, “Man, it’s not fair. He gets 17 games,” or, “We’re going to put a hex on him.” I like him as a back. He’s able to carry the ball 29, 28, 27 times. That takes a toll on you. I was able to do it, but there’s very few backs that are able to do that. He’s not a real big guy, so that says a lot about him as a player, and what Sean McVay thinks of him. I look at McVay and think he’s done a fantastic job of coaching this team. Of course he does. He probably won’t get it because they’re going to give it to a coach who’s 15-2 or 14-3. But McVay has a young team, a team that at one point was decimated by injuries. They lost three in a row and weren’t looking good. And right now they’re in position to win the NFC West. What else does it take [to win Coach of the Year]? Let me tell you something. When you look at certain people who run these teams, some of these guys have as much sense as me being the president of the United States. That’s about how much they should be running a football team. In my contract, when the Rams traded me to the Colts, did you know I couldn’t come back to the NFC for five years? They put that clause in there. A real team would be like, “Oh no, you ain’t gonna get that record on us.” But how ironic would it be for him to break the record on them, the team that let him go. A true slap in the face. This story originally appeared in .
Gamers, Grab Your Controllers! Virtual Stock Markets Revolutionize Economic SimulationsNew York Giants star rookie wideout Malik Nabers (toe) missed practice Thursday and termed himself a game-day decision. He also is unsure if he will be able to participate on Friday. The Giants host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. "I'm hoping so, it all depends on how it feels tomorrow, that's really it," Nabers said Thursday. Nabers, 21, has been one of the few bright spots for the Giants and leads the team with 97 receptions for 969 yards and four touchdown catches in 13 games (12 starts). Selected sixth overall out of LSU, Nabers has caught 10 or more passes on three occasions but has just one touchdown catch over the past 10 games. Though the Giants (2-13) are mired in a franchise-worst 10-game losing streak, Nabers isn't down about the situation. "We're happy where we're at," Nabers said. "Continue to grow every day. A lot of things to fix, a lot of things we can look back on in our rookie year and continue to try to get better for next year." In addition to Nabers, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), cornerbacks Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin) and Dee Williams (toe) and safety Raheem Layne (knee) sat out practice Thursday. Quarterback Drew Lock (right shoulder) was a limited participant. --Field Level Media
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West Ham striker Michail Antonio was taken to hospital following a car crash on Saturday morning. The 34-year-old is conscious and communicating in a central London hospital following the incident in Essex. The club’s latest update read: “West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area. “Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital. At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family. “The club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course.” Here is everything Express Sport knows about the incident... Michail Antonio car crash details West Ham issued a statement after images circulated on social media of a smashed up Ferrari with rumours suggesting that Antonio had been involved. The vehicle in the photo had suffered extensive damage, although it remains unconfirmed that the car belongs to the player. The club said: “West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident. “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time. The Club will issue an update in due course.” The crash happened in Essex on Saturday morning. West Ham have now confirmed that Antonio is conscious and communicating. Essex Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the single-car collision. Who is Michail Antonio? Antonio is a hugely popular figure at West Ham and is the club’s all-time leading Premier League scorer. He has made over 300 appearances since signing from Nottingham Forest in 2015. The imposing striker has risen up from non-league football, having started his career with Tooting and Mitcham. He joined Reading in 2008 and had loan spells with the likes of Cheltenham, Colchester and Southampton to further his development. In 2012, Antonio joined Sheffield Wednesday after a brief temporary spell before moving to Forest two years later. His form at West Ham led to call-ups to a couple of England squads, but he never made his debut and has since scored five goals in 21 appearances for Jamaica. Antonio has scored 83 goals for West Ham, although just one of those has come in 14 matches this season. Michail Antonio messages Many of West Ham’s rivals have sent messages of support. Manchester United wrote: “Sending love and strength to Michail, his family, his friends and everyone at West Ham.” Chelsea said: “The thoughts of everyone at Chelsea FC are with Michail and his family.” The Premier League responded: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Premier League are also with Antonio, his family, friends and all at West Ham.” Antonio’s former club Nottingham Forest said: “The thoughts of everyone at Nottingham Forest are with Michail, his family and friends.” West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area. Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital. At this difficult time, we... Michail Antonio car crash history Antonio apologised to a family in Balham after crashing a Lamborghini into their front garden on Christmas Day in 2019. He was dressed as a snowman and spoke about the incident four years later on the On The Judy podcast. "This conversation is very like... (touches chest). Still to this day, it’s hurt me. Slippery road. Obviously, in the car, it holds corners nicely in it so I’m going like 30, maybe 35, on a 30 road,” Antonio said. “I’m thinking I don’t even need to brake, I’m just gonna go around the corner, sick car. As I’m going round the corner, it skids. So I s*** myself and I slam on the brakes. "Worst thing you can do on ice, yeah, slam on the brakes cause you just speed up. Slam on the brakes, just skid but I’ve just gone up the curb. I don’t even remember it and then I’m seeing smoke coming out the front of the car. "The engine's in the back so I’m thinking the car’s gonna blow up even though it’s the airbags. Having to jump out of the passenger side, the tiny car."Drop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’A vehicle crashed into a home near Cain Street and Ferguson Avenue in Visalia on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from the Visalia Police Department and Fire Department. Related Story: The Visalia police said that the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. when the driver lost control while heading north on Cain Street, causing the vehicle to collide with the residence. Related Story: Authorities reported that there were no injuries. The driver, who was found to be unlicensed, was cited and released at the scene. Related Story: The Visalia Police Department’s Traffic Unit is investigating the incident. —
Hyderabad: Vice-chancellor of Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University Dr D Raji Reddy has said that the Internet of Things (IoT) is going to be the future of horticulture, where horticultural crops will be mapped using remote sensing and geographical information systems (GIS) in the near future. He was addressing the “International workshop on GIS for Plant Biodiversity” held at the Horticultural University in Mulugu on Wednesday, December 25. Addressing the experts who attended the workshop, he said that DNA finger-printing and genome sequencing of important vegetables, fruits and medicinal plants will be done in the near future. He explained that specific models of plants will be developed using artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning techniques. “GIS and remote sensing will be highly useful for faster availability of data. The university will work on these in the near future,” he informed the participants who came from across the country and beyond. “Disentangling phylogenetic relationships in citrus and its relatives with complete chloroplast genomes and conserved nuclear genomes” was discussed in the context of the research applied to the case of Japanese flora and exploring the world’s plant resources using GIS. Dr Shyam Saran Shrestha, program coordinator at Shraddha Institute of Health Sciences and president of Himalayan Research and Development Center, Nepal, spoke on the topic “Bio-prospecting medicinal plants of Nepal, Italy and Japan.”Israel’s attorney general has ordered police to open an investigation into Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife on suspicion of harassing political opponents and witnesses in the Prime Minister’s corruption trial. The Israeli Justice Ministry made the announcement in a message late on Thursday, saying the investigation would focus on the findings of a recent report by the Uvda investigative programme into Sara Netanyahu. The programme uncovered a trove of WhatsApp messages in which Mrs Netanyahu appears to instruct a former aide to organise protests against political opponents and to intimidate Hadas Klein, a key witness in the trial. The announcement did not mention Mrs Netanyahu by name and the Justice Ministry declined further comment. Earlier on Thursday, Mr Netanyahu blasted the Uvda report as “lies”. It is the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the Netanyahus, highlighted by the PM’s ongoing corruption trial. Mr Netanyahu is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of cases alleging he exchanged favours with powerful media moguls and wealthy associates. He denies the charges and says he is the victim of a “witch hunt” by overzealous prosecutors, police and the media.
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