Ash blankets villages as Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts again; lava, gas clouds travel 5km; Bali flights disrupted

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted for a second day, blanketing villages with ash and spewing lava. Over 10,000 residents have been affected, with schools closed and airports shut down. The volcano is on high alert, and authorities are distributing masks while monitoring the situation closely, describing it as one of the most powerful…

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Students are locked out of jobs, says former Deutsche Bank MD: How today’s recruitment system is failing both candidates and employers

The graduate recruitment process is a “meat grinder” as students struggle to find jobs amidst AI-driven applications and rapid hiring. Many face overwhelming debt and repeated rejections, highlighting a broken system for both applicants and employers. Building practical skills, gaining experience, and networking are crucial for navigating this challenging landscape.

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Faridabad terror bust: Was Al-Falah University’s lab used to make RDX?

A major counterterrorism operation has busted a transnational terror module. The arrest of a Kashmiri medical professor led to the seizure of nearly 2,900kg of explosives and weapons. Investigators uncovered a network embedded in academic and professional circles. The module was allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind. Several arrests have been made across multiple…

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Jisshu Sengupta shares why he keeps playing husband to strong female characters; actor jokes, ‘PAISA, whatever I asked for…’

Jisshu Sengupta, known for playing husbands to strong female characters in Bollywood films, humorously revealed that his primary motivation for accepting such roles is “Paisa” (money). He clarified that he chooses roles based on liking his part and will continue as long as filmmakers offer them. Sengupta’s upcoming project includes Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhoot Bangla’.

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WhatsApp may soon let you reserve a username

WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. A new beta feature lets individuals reserve their preferred handles, ensuring fair allocation before the full rollout. Strict formatting rules will apply, requiring at least one letter and permitting only lowercase letters, numbers, periods, and underscores. This move promises enhanced…

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