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A water storage facility breach at miner Vedanta Aluminium's unit in Odisha has impacted agricultural land, the company said on Monday. The incident, which happened at Vedanta's Lanjigarh alumina refinery in Odisha on Sunday, has alarmed environment experts who pointed out it was a serious matter as the toxic byproduct 'red mud' was involved. The pumped water level, or PWL, has causticity in water, meaning it can corrode organic tissue by damaging skin, eyes and mucus membranes. The water overflowed due to heavy rain, Vedanta Aluminium said. Visuals of the industrial incident show process water lake downstream of a pond that appeared to have been formed by 'red mud'. A large volume of muddy red water was also seen flowing into open areas. The water covered the ground where some trees stood, and ran over other forms of vegetation. 'Red mud' is the waste generated in production of alumina from bauxite. It is also known as 'bauxite residue'.

In a mega upset, China stunned Pakistan 2-0 (1-1) in the shootout to enter the final of the Asian Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir, China. This will be the first time in the history of the tournament that the Chinese national team has made it to the title round while the second-highest number of title winners Pakistan will play for the bronze medal against the loser of the second semifinal between India and Korea. The Chinese goalkeeper Caiyu Wang was outstanding in his efforts to keep a clean slate in the shootout while Benhai Chen and Chanliang Lin scored for China. Earlier in the match, Yuanlin Lu had given China an early 1-0 lead in the 18th minute. The first semifinal of the day truly lived up to its billing with China posing a mega threat to Pakistan's hopes of making the final right from the start. They were gritty in their pursuit, dominated the ball possession and created early chances. China were buoyed by the unprecedented support from the

A video featuring a student and his teacher dancing to the classic Bollywood song "UP Wala Thumka" by Govinda has gone viral, capturing the attention of social media users. The clip, from OP Jindal University in Chhattisgarh, was shared by Adarsh Ag on Instagram and has amassed 8.4 million views and over 1 million so far. In the video, the student begins by showing off his dance moves before the teacher joins him on stage. Wearing matching black shirts and trousers, the duo impresses the audience with their coordinated steps and dynamic energy. At one point, the teacher adds extra flair by donning black sunglasses mid-dance, sparking loud cheers from the crowd. Social media users praised the performance, with one commenting, "The teacher literally nailed it," and another adding, "He stole the show with his control and swagger." Many viewers expressed admiration for the fun teacher-student interaction, with one remarking, "Ek aisa college toh main bh

The jailer of the Ballari Prison has warned the Kannada actor Darshan not to create any fuss over facilities provided to him inside the prison. "There will be serious consequences if you continue with this arrogant and obstinate attitude," the jailer has reportedly told the actor. Sources said that Darshan has been frequently arguing with the prison staff over facilities as the jailer informed him that they could only provide what is available within the prison and advised him to submit a petition to the court if he requires additional facilities. The jailer also reminded Darshan that the court is closely observing his behaviour in custody and his adherence to prison rules. Instead of cooperating with the prison authorities, Darshan has been violating disciplinary norms, the jailer reportedly told him. Darshan was also found making inappropriate gestures toward the media and his family when being brought for a family meeting. Additionally, he made demands for a television

A Brazilian court banned a couple from naming their newborn after an Egyptian king, citing the possibility that it could lead to bullying. Catarina and Danillo Primola wanted to give their newborn boy the name Piye-a historic figure who was the first black pharaoh of Egypt. Piye was an important figure, ruling Egypt for 30 years while helping establish the 25th dynasty. However, the court intervened stating a fear that the unusual name would expose him to ridicule and bullying during his lifetime. In coming to this judgment, the court clearly compromised its cultural objective of understanding the naming tradition for the potential social life the child was likely to face. "There was a word there that talked about the black pharaoh," Danillo Primola told Daily Mail. "We went to research what it was like and we found the story of Piie, who was a Nubian warrior who fought and conquered Egypt and became the first black pharaoh." They chose to name their son in hono

Diamond League Final 2024 LIVE Streaming : After missing out on a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, India's Neeraj Chopra will look to cap off his season on a high when he competes in the men's javelin throw event at the Diamond League 2024 in Brussels. Neeraj, who won a silver medal at the Olympics, qualified for the Diamond League final after securing 14 points from two second-place finishes in the one-day events in Doha and Lausanne. Neeraj's season-best attempt came during the Lausanne leg last month, where he threw 89.49m. However, he finished second courtesy of Grenada's Anderson Peters throwing a Meet Record of 90.61m. In the standings, Peters and German star  Julian Weber  held the top two positions with 29 and 21 points, respectively. Where will Neeraj Chopra's Diamond League Javelin Throw Final take place? Neeraj Chopra's Diamond League Javelin Throw Final will take place on Saturday, September 14. When will Neeraj Chopra's Diamond League

MS Dhoni is widely known as 'Captain Cool' for maintaining a calm demeanour even in adverse situations. This trait alongside his tactical acumen and self-belief has helped Dhoni become one of the greatest leaders of all time. Notably, Dhoni is the only captain in cricket history to win all three major ICC white-ball trophies - T20 World Cup (in 2007), Cricket World Cup (In 2011) and the Champions Trophy (in 2013). Not only this, Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a record equalling five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles as well. Dhoni's former India and ex-CSK teammate Subramaniam Badrinath has revealed an unheard tale of the legendary player. The incident that Badrinath narrated had the rare instance of Dhoni losing his cool. "He is also a human...he has lost his cool," Badrinath told InsideSport . "But that has never happened on the field. He would never let the opposition know that he had lost his cool. In this match against RCB in Chennai, we we

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has lauded Virat Kohli for revolutionizing Test cricket in India. Ponting highlighted the significant impact Kohli had since taking over as Test captain, leading to a remarkable turnaround in the team's performance. Kohli's captaincy, which began at the end of 2014 and continued until early 2022, saw India flourish. He instilled an aggressive brand of cricket within the team, making them believe in their ability to win overseas. Under his leadership, India became the first Asian team to win a Test series on Australian soil. "Their fast-bowling depth is great. The leadership in the last 6-7 years has been strong. Going back to Kohli's start of captaincy, played a big role in turning the cricket around and Dravid has continued the same in the recent four years. The influence of someone like that [Kohli] around a team would be great and they've got star players," Ponting said while speaking to Sky Sports. During Kohli'

The Adani Group has featured in TIME's prestigious World's Best Companies of 2024 list, prepared in collaboration with Statista, a leading global industry ranking and statistics portal. The Adani Group in a statement said, "The accolade highlights the Adani Group's commitment to employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability. It is further validation of the group's hard work and continuous efforts to push boundaries and deliver excellence across businesses." The World's Best Companies 2024 list is based on analysis across three dimensions - employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability. Eight out of 11 Adani Group's listed companies were considered in the evaluation. The other three listed companies are subsidiaries of these eight companies, the conglomerate said in a statement. The recognized companies include Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Adani Green Energy, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Total Gas,

A Brazilian businessman alleges a realtor deceived him into selling his Miami Beach mansion for $6 million lower than its true worth to Amazon Boss Jeff Bezos and is now suing him, according to a lawsuit reported reported by The Wall Street Journal. Leo Kryss, one of the founders of the Brazilian toy and electronics company Tectoy, claims the real estate company Douglas Elliman told him that a prospective buyer for his house in exclusive Indian Creek Village won't pay more than $79 million. Mr Kryss had listed the seven-bedroom, 11 1/2-bathroom mansion, covering 19,000 square feet, for $85 million.  Now Kryss is suing Elliman for the $6 million he believes he forfeited by not realizing Bezos was the buyer, according to people familiar with the matter, according to The WSJ. The lawsuit filed in July by Kryss said that he asked Douglas Elliman CEO Jay Parker if the interested buyer was the world's second richest man, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Parker allegedly let him know tha

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, when asked about the need for BRICS when a grouping like G20 already existed, responded that if the G7 can exist when there is the G20, there is no reason why BRICS cannot. Mr Jaishankar said this during a conversation with Ambassador Jean-David Levitte at Geneva Centre for Security Policy, a think tank. BRICS was founded as an intergovernmental organisation by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009, with South Africa joining in later. In January this year, five new countries - Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Ethiopia - joined the bloc. "Why the club? Because there was another club. It was called the G7 and you will not let anybody else into that club. So, we go and form our own club," the foreign minister said. "I'm still struck by how insecure the (Global) North is when you speak about the BRICS. Somehow, something seems to get under people's skin," he said. "Here's an observation. There is a G20, d

A gas leakage has been reported from the factory of a chemical company in Maharashtra's Ambarnath.  The chemical fumes have spread across  the entire city and reached the railway tracks, reducing visibility.  Sources have said  the citizens are suffering from eyes and throat irritation.  More details are awaited.  from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/mAyL6ou via IFTTT

Releasing its third and biggest list for the Haryana Assembly so far, the Congress has named candidates for 40 of the state's 90 Assembly constituencies. The list includes Aditya Surjewala, who is the son of Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala, as well as two people who had filed their nomination from the constituencies they wanted to represent even before their names were announced by the party.  With the third list released on Wednesday, the party has named candidates for 81 seats in all, leaving a question mark only on nine remaining seats. The announcement came on a day when the BJP released its final list of three candidates for the polls.  Aditya Surjewala has been fielded from the Kaithal Assembly constituency, from where his father and Congress General Secretary has been elected an MLA at least twice.  From the Palwal constituency, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's in-law Karan Dalal has been given a ticket and so has Vikas Saharan, son o

A large piece of amber used for years as a doorstop has just been valued at around $1 million (Rs 8.4 crore), according to EL PAIS . The 3.5-kilogramme stone was dug up by an elderly woman from a stream bed near Colti, Romania, and then used in her house to hold open doors. It was later discovered that the stone was one of the largest pieces of amber, which is the resin of a tree fossilised for millions of years. This type, known as rumanit because of its reddish hue, is mined around Colti. After she died in 1991, the house had been passed on to a relative who felt that the doorstop could be more valuable than originally thought. It was then sold to the Romanian state, and experts from the Museum of History in Krakow confirmed the amber to be between 38 and 70 million years old. The information has been confirmed to EL PAIS by Daniel Costache, director of the Provincial Museum of Buzau, where the object is currently being kept. "Its discovery represents a great significance b

A recent study found a worrying correlation between the use of personal care products including lotions, hair oils, hair conditioners, ointments, and sunscreen, and higher levels of phthalates in young children, according to the new study by George Mason University College of Public Health. According to the study , depending on the children's racial and ethnic origin, different quantities of these chemicals-known for their endocrine-disrupting qualities-were identified. Phthalates are frequently utilised in plastics to improve their flexibility and durability; they are also found in a lot of personal hygiene products. Researchers are concerned about possible effects on children's development during important growth phases since these chemicals mimic, inhibit, or interact with the body's natural hormones. "This is the first study to suggest that different skin care products used by young children may differentially increase exposure to endocrine-disrupting phthalates

In a groundbreaking move, a 50-year-old British cancer patient's body was flown 3,750 miles and cryopreserved at a Michigan facility, sparking hopes of a future revival. The patient, who had opted for a cryonics scheme, was packed in dry ice at a London funeral home before embarking on the journey to the Cryonics Institute (CI), Metro reported. According to a case report from CI, the patient had been under hospital care at the time of his death. Notably, the cancer patient's body underwent a meticulous cryopreservation process, replacing blood and water with a specialised cryo-protection mixture to prevent ice formation and facilitate long-term preservation. After his death on February 29, his body was transported in dry ice to the Cryonics Institute (CI) in Michigan, where it was placed in a cryostat and frozen in liquid nitrogen at -196C. The CI is now home to over 250 patients, including pets and human heads, all suspended in a state of sub-zero limbo.  CI president Denn

Veteran batter Steve Smith described Virat Kohli's approach on the field in a unique way, saying the Indian batting stalwart is Australian in his thoughts and action. India and Australia will renew their intense rivalry at the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will see the two nations squaring off in the all-important five-match series at Perth, Adelaide (pink-ball game), Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, respectively. India have won the last two editions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21 respectively. "I believe Virat Kohli is Australian in thoughts and action. The way he gets into a battle, the way he gets into the challenge and tries to get on top of the opposition. He's probably the most Australian of the Indian players, I'd say," Smith said in a video posted by Star Sports on 'X', formerly Twitter. Kohli, who has 80 international centuries, including 29 Test tons, has scored 8,846 runs across 113 Tests with a 4

Amid the chatter around Jasprit Bumrah being potentially rested for the 2-match Test series against Bangladesh, the marquee pacer surprisingly found a place in the squad for the first Test. Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant also marked his return to the Test side after nearly 20 months out as India announced their 16-man squad for the series opener on Sunday. While some big names returned to the squad, some prominent names missed out too. However, another decision from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee that raised eyebrows was the absence of a designated vice-captain.  When India took on England in their last Test assignment, Jasprit Bumrah was named the vice-captain. However, no such role was allotted by the selection committee this time, making fans wonder what changed.  Bumrah is seen as one of the leaders in the team, alongside the likes of KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli. While Kohli doesn't want to be officially given a leadership

Apple took the wraps off the AirPods 4 at the “Its Glowtime” event on Monday. Its latest wearable audio product brings enhancements to the listening experience, in addition to the introduction of active noise cancellation (ANC) on the base AirPods. They also get features which leverage machine learning and gesture control. Along with the debut of the AirPods 4 at Apple Park, the Cupertino-based tech giant has also made the switch over to USB Type-C on the AirPods Max, which replaces the proprietary lightning port on the headphone. AirPods 4 Price AirPods 4 are available in two variants; with and without ANC. AirPods 4 (without ANC) start at $129 (roughly Rs. 11,000) in the US, while the AirPods 4 with ANC costs $179 (roughly Rs. 15,000). Apple's newest audio product is available for pre-order starting today, and its sale will commence on September 20. AirPods 4 Specifications AirPods 4 now come with active noise cancellation (ANC), in addition to a dedicated transparency mode

The Manipur Police said they have identified the bodies of five people found in Jiribam district following a fierce gunfight with "suspected Kuki insurgents" on Friday. Three of the bodies have now been confirmed as Kuki insurgents from Churachandpur district; the fourth has been identified as a Kuki volunteer from Jiribam; the fifth has been identified as a member of the Meitei insurgent group United National Liberation Front (Pambei), or UNLF(P), the police said in a statement on Sunday. The three Kuki insurgents were members of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), the police said, adding they suspect the three Kuki insurgents may have come from the hill district Churachandpur in southern Manipur, 230 km from Jiribam. "... It seems they had traversed a long distance to Jiribam to execute these subversive activities," the police said. The UNLF is the oldest Meitei insurgent group , which later broke up into two factions; the Pambei faction signed a tripartite peace

In the wake of the people's uproar demanding justice for the deceased woman doctor, West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on Sunday directed CM Mamata Banerjee to hold an immediate emergency Cabinet meeting and discuss the issue, a Raj Bhavan source said. Governor Bose has also stated that the state government should decide on the people's demand to replace Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal. "Governor Bose has directed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to hold an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss people's demand for justice for the deceased woman doctor," the source told PTI. Governor Bose is on record that the government cannot evade responsibility and remain silent on the disturbing developments in the state, he said. "According to the governor, the state should function within the Constitution and the rule of law. The ostrich-like attitude will not pay and the state must address the public demand to remove the Police Commissioner of Kolkata,&qu

India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold after Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified following a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. This is India's first-ever gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category. Starting the competition with a foul, the 23-year-old para-athlete from Haryana, who had finished fourth at the Tokyo Games three years ago, came up with a throw of 46.39 metres in his second attempt, propelling him to the second place. But it was his third throw that electrified the stadium. With a monstrous throw of 47.32 metres, Navdeep shattered the Paralympic record and surged into lead, only for Sadegh to better the Indian's mark and clinch the gold with a record-breaking effort of 47.64 metres in his fifth attempt. However, the Iranian was disqualified some time after the end of the final, leading to the Indian athlete taking the top spot. The F41 category is for athletes, who are of s

As it spreads quickly throughout Europe, a recently discovered Covid-19 subvariant called XEC is drawing the attention of health authorities globally. XEC was first discovered in Germany, but reports of it have since spread to the Netherlands and other parts of Western Europe. Physicians and scientists are keeping a close eye on XEC, as it appears that it may eventually overtake the current dominant subvariant, KP.3.1.1. Right now in the US, this subvariant is the most common strain. According to a California-based physician speaking to the Los Angeles Times , XEC is "just getting started" and may take several weeks to months before it begins to significantly impact global and domestic case numbers. While XEC is "definitely taking charge" and appears to be the next prominent variant, experts caution that it will likely be months before it reaches high levels of prevalence. Also Read | Explained: What Are FLiRT Covid Variants, Are They More Dangerous? According t

A police case has been filed against a key member of a Kuki group that's leading the call for a separate administration carved out of Manipur over allegations that he conspired to start large-scale violence on May 3, 2023. The first information report filed by a resident in the state capital Imphal against Ginza Vualzong, the spokesperson of the Churachandpur-based Kuki group Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), alleged Mr Vualzong on April 23, 2023 announced his plan to start a "war against the State". "... His instigations and provocations have culminated into the large scale violence which immediately erupted on May 3, 2023 by the violent rioters who started burning forest offices/beats since April 28, 2023 and Meitei villages since the early hours on May 3, 2023," the FIR stated. The FIR stated that before ethnic clashes began in the first week of May 2023, Mr Vualzong on April 23, 2023 in a post on social media and a website about the Kuki tribes anno

The MUDA scam that had been occupying headlines in Karnataka has been pushed aside by a new scam - alleged misappropriation of funds to the tune of crores meant to fight Covid during the BJP rule in the state led by then Chief Minister BS Yeddiyurappa - raising allegations of tit-for-tat scams. A preliminary report on the matter by Justice John Michael  D'Cunha was discussed by the cabinet today, which apparently mentioned many other irregularities. Of these, sources said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made three crucial observations at the meeting.  He said the judge has made very serious observations about hundreds of crores of rupees being misappropriated. The report has also said that there are many files missing that weren't placed before him despite his repeated requests, sources said.   The overall spending during Covid in the state was to the tune of Rs 13,000 crore. While no figure was mentioned officially, sources indicated that around Rs 1000 crore was siphoned off.

Gautam Adani had, in the late 1970s, applied to study at a Mumbai college but his application was rejected. He did not pursue education but turned to business and went on to build a $220-billion empire. About four-and-a-half decades later, he got called to the same college to deliver an address to students on Teachers' Day. Mr Adani had moved to Mumbai at the age of 16 and started working as a diamond sorter. Around the same time - in 1977 or 1978 - he applied for admission to the city's Jai Hind College. "But they rejected him," said Vikram Nankani, President of the Jai Hind College Alumni Association, as he introduced the Adani Group Chairman before the address. Mr Adani had applied to Jai Hind College because his elder brother, Vinod, had earlier studied there. "Fortunately or unfortunately, the college did not accept him and he went on to work full time and pursued an alternative career," Mr Nankani said, declaring Gautam Adani as a "deemed alumn

The Karnataka government has withheld its decision to give the best teacher award to a principal of a government college over his alleged anti-hijab stand during the headscarf row in the state two years ago, sources in the Education Department said on Thursday. Ramakrishna BG, principal of Government Pre-University College at Kundapura in Udupi district, was supposed to receive the honour on Teachers' Day, but the decision was kept on hold after the Congress government drew criticism from some activists of the Muslim community, the sources said. "The reason behind the anger against the teacher is his alleged stand during the hijab row," a department official said. "The government had earlier announced his name but now it has been withheld," a source said. Ramakrishna was not available for comment. Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa clarified that the award is only withheld and not cancelled. "There was a government orde

Lieutenant Commander Jonny Kim has a resume that would make Asian parents swell with pride. At 40, he is already a decorated Navy SEAL, a Harvard-trained physician, and now, a NASA astronaut preparing for his next great adventure – space.  The Los Angeles native joined NASA in 2017 and will be launched into space aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft in March 2025. On his mission, accompanied by two Russian cosmonauts, he will spend nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), conducting critical scientific investigations and preparing the station for future missions. Mr Kim's journey to the stars is as impressive as his other accomplishments. He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of San Diego before graduating from Harvard Medical School. He served as an emergency room intern at Massachusetts General Hospital.  But his medical career came after a decade of service as a Navy SEAL. He is also a dual-designated naval av

Imagine stacking four skyscrapers the height of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, on top of each other. That's almost the height of an underwater mountain recently discovered and mapped by oceanographers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute in California, the New York Post reported. This massive seamount, located in the Pacific Ocean about 1,448 kilometres off the coast of Chile, rises 3,109 meters from the ocean floor. It's part of an underwater mountain range teeming with life, including sponge gardens, ancient corals, and rare marine species such as a previously unfilmed species of squid. The discovery was made during a 28-day expedition led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute aboard the research vessel R/V Falkor (too). The team used a sonar system beneath the ship's hull to map the mountain in detail. "Sound waves travel down, bounce off the surface, and return. By measuring the time it takes for the sound to return, we can create a detailed map of the

Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun in our Solar system, is celebrated for its breathtaking ring system, a marvel of celestial wonder. Comprising billions of icy particles and small rock fragments, these iconic rings have captivated astronomers and space enthusiasts for centuries, inspiring awe and fascination with their sheer scale and beauty. However, these rings will seemingly disappear from view in 2025. According to Earth.com , Saturn won't actually lose its rings in 2025, but they will become invisible to us.  Why Won't Saturn's Rings Be Visible? It all has to do with planetary alignment. The phenomenon happens because the planet rotates on an axis tilted by 26.7 degrees, and the view of its rings from Earth changes with time. As the planet's axis tilts in its unique way, the rings will slenderly align, edge-on to our viewpoint, hiding them from our sight.  To understand it better, think of Saturn's rings like a sheet of paper that is viewed edge-on from

His complaints against corruption allegedly ignored for years, a man from Madhya Pradesh assembled a garland out of the documents and made an entrance into a district collector's office that left everyone stunned. Crawling on the road and then rolling on it, the man dragged several other documents containing what he claimed was "evidence" behind him, finally getting the attention that he was so desperately seeking.  Like every Tuesday, a public hearing was being conducted in the office of the Neemuch district collector to address people's grievances when Mukesh Prajapati was spotted crawling on his elbows - a garland of documents around him and several others sewn together on a rope trailing him. As he switched to rolling on the road and made his way to the entrance, it emerged that Mr Prajapat had been complaining against the alleged corrupt acts carried out by the sarpanch of his village, Kankariya, and claimed he had not been heard for over six years.  His shirt

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have already established themselves as two of the most significant spinners for the Indian cricket team in the past couple of decades. Their partnership has been significant for India on multiple occasions and both of them feature in the Top 10 list of the highest wicket-takers for the national side. While both generally bowl at tandem in home conditions, Jadeja is mostly picked over Ashwin when it comes to overseas Tests. In a recent interview, Ashwin was asked about how he deals with that and he replied - “You are talking about Jealousy". Ashwin went on to heap major praise on Jadeja as he called him the "most talented cricketer" he has seen. “Jadeja is the most talented cricketer I've seen; everything about him is natural. Over the years, our relationship has improved as we've learned to understand each other's differences. I tend to think a lot, whereas he does not. Understanding took time, but now we have a str

Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the probable deployment site in Russia of the 9M370 Burevestnik, a new nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile touted by President Vladimir Putin as "invincible." Putin has said the weapon - dubbed the SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO - has an almost unlimited range and can evade U.S. missile defences. But some Western experts dispute his claims and the Burevestnik's strategic value, saying it will not add capabilities that Moscow does not already have and risks a radiation-spewing mishap. Using images taken on July 26 by Planet Labs, a commercial satellite firm, the two researchers identified a construction project abutting a nuclear warhead storage facility known by two names - Vologda-20 and Chebsara - as the new missile's potential deployment site. The facility is 295 miles (475 km) north of Moscow. Reuters is the first to report this development. Decker Eveleth, an analyst with the CNA research and analysis organizat