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Just days before turning 13, teenager started a tomato business; now grows 7,000 plants and has customers as far as Australia
At 14, Jacob Mann has turned a childhood gardening interest into The Tomato Cart, a business that began with a homemade bicycle trailer and now grows up to 7,000 tomato plants a year. From selling seedlings at local markets to shipping merchandise to Australia, his journey began just days before his 13th birthday.
Entire J&K would have been part of India had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel handled it: Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan delivered remarks reflecting on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contributions to India's unity and governance. He criticized Jawaharlal Nehru's decisions concerning Kashmir and Somnath temple reconstruction. Chouhan highlighted Patel's efforts to integrate princely states into the Indian Union after Independence. He also connected Patel's legacy with current government policies like the abrogation of Article 370.
Bottled water, tinned food, radio, cash: UK tells Britons to prepare for emergency
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched the 'Be Ready' initiative, encouraging households to prepare for emergencies. The initiative recommends keeping essential supplies to last for three days during disruptions. Households are advised to have sufficient food, water, hygiene products, and medical supplies prepared. This campaign responds to concerns regarding extreme weather events and cybersecurity threats affecting essential services.
Air India hijack mystery: What happened on AI Frankfurt flight that sent the emergency code. Mumbai ATC says code was sent from plane, but experts say only one in a trillion chance of it going inadvertently
Air India’s Frankfurt-Delhi flight AI2030 was diverted to Jaipur after Mumbai ATC detected hijack transponder code 7500, prompting extensive security checks. The pilots reportedly said the flight was operating normally. While the aircraft and crew were cleared to continue, aviation and security agencies are investigating the alert. Senior Boeing 787 pilots say accidentally entering the code is extremely unlikely because each digit must be set manually.
Indian Army preparing for high-altitude drone warfare, orders 225 FPV drone capable of operating in Himalyas
The Army’s latest drone procurement comes after rigorous trials in extreme Himalayan conditions, where FPV systems were assessed for their ability to function at elevations reaching 17,500 feet. The 225-drone order highlights the military’s expanding reliance on unmanned platforms for operations in high-altitude areas, where low oxygen levels, freezing temperatures, mountainous terrain and unreliable communications can limit conventional equipment.
School assembly news headlines, October 8, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates
Today’s school assembly will provide students with critical updates on national, international, and sports news. RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points, signaling higher loan costs ahead. Internationally, tensions are rising with various global developments impacting economies and safety. In sports, Lionel Messi bid farewell to Argentina after a victorious match against Benin. Events such as these help foster awareness and understanding of significant issues among students.
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Chinese researchers simulate lidar system that could detect US fifth-generation F-35 from over 60 km, here is how it works
Chinese researchers have used a computer simulation to examine whether a missile-mounted single-photon lidar could detect and track an F-35C stealth fighter. The model produced a maximum detection distance of 61.5 km at night and 27.7 km during the day. However, analysts questioned whether the narrow laser beam could practically locate a stealth aircraft across a wide area, while the study has not yet been validated through flight testing.
PM Modi highlights surgical strikes in Mann Ki Baat, reiterates zero tolerance on terror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the significance of the 2016 surgical strikes during his radio program. He noted this operation as a milestone in India's counter-terrorism efforts against terrorism. Modi stated that India adopts a zero-tolerance policy towards acts of terrorism and commits to strong responses. The surgical strikes demonstrated India's resolve and ability to act decisively against threats.
13 killed, dozens injured in suicide attack in northwest Pakistan
At least 13 people were killed in a suicide bombing targeting a police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan. The attack involved a tractor-trolley loaded with explosives rammed into the checkpost near the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border. Among the dead are two women and two children, while 30 others sustained injuries. Rescue teams were dispatched to assist the injured and assess the explosion's impact.
Suicide bombing at Pakistan mosque kills at least 21, injures dozens during Friday prayers
A suicide blast at a mosque in Kohat killed at least twenty-one people and injured seventy-eight others. The attack occurred near police lines during Friday prayers, with an explosives-laden vehicle used. Security forces engaged militants in a gun battle, killing six of them during the incident. The militant group Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan claimed responsibility for the deadly attack. Officials condemned the incident and vowed to eliminate terrorists for national security.
Covid ka chota bhai: Radiologist shares scan of a young patient showing the effects of H1N1 influenza spread across India, says it is not a harmless diesease
A doctor has shared an Instagram post featuring a CT scan that he claimed showed extensive lung infection in a young woman with influenza. Calling flu the “Chota bhai of Covid”, he warned that some patients may require hospitalisation or intensive care. He also shared five prevention tips, including masking in crowded places, healthy habits, adequate sleep and timely medical consultation.
Why Pakistan is boosting defence ties with a nation known for its pirates
Pakistan is expanding its defense engagement through a new security pact with Somalia. This agreement covers counter-terrorism, military training, and capacity building efforts. Days later, Pakistan joined Saudi Arabia and Turkey in a Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. This pact commits members to mutual defense and military coordination. These developments highlight Pakistan's use of military cooperation for regional diplomacy.
Iranian Prez Raisi and Pak PM Sharif agree on joint efforts to eradicate terrorism months after tit-for-tat air strikes
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed cooperation and trade, aiming to eradicate terrorism and strengthen bilateral ties. Raisi, the first head of state to visit Pakistan after its recent elections, called for boosting trade to USD 10 billion. Sharif praised Raisi's leadership and hoped for progress in border trade. The visit, aimed at enhancing diverse fields of cooperation, comes after tensions earlier this year. Both leaders expressed commitment to peace and dialogue, signaling a renewed effort to strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations.
Historic Radio Pakistan building in Peshawar vandalised during violent protests over former PM Khan's arrest
Director General of Radio Pakistan, Tahir Hussian confirmed that the building in Peshawar was attacked by violent protesters, the report added. He said that the protesters wreaked havoc in the newsroom and various other sections of the radio station. "The miscreants entered the newsroom and radio audio room and set fire to the furniture inside," he said, adding that a mob also attacked the staff at the office.
PoK impressed by J-K's development, questions Pakistan's fraud narrative
The News Intervention reported on the devastation caused in Kashmir during the 1980s and 1990s, as young men were brainwashed into believing in the "Jihad" to liberate Kashmir. Millions of rupees that could have been invested in human development were instead invested in negativity and destructive activities, while the Pakistani generals, politicians, and clerics who supported the Jihad benefited financially.
6.3 magnitude quake jolts several parts of Pakistan
The department also reported that the latest tremor hit the country at around 12:54 pm and had a longitude of 69.65 East and a latitude of 38.65 North. However, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, an independent tracker of earthquakes through crowdsourced information, said that the earthquake took place near Attock in Punjab province of Pakistan.
Pakistan's state-run media starts providing weather update of Jammu & Kashmir
Radio Pakistan has special Kashmir coverage and a part of its webpage is dedicated to news from Jammu and Kashmir. The state-run Pakistan Television also gives coverage to news from Kashmir and runs special bulletin on the Valley.
Pakistan Senate passes resolution condemning violence in Kashmir's Pulwama district
The resolution moved by Pakistan People's Party leader Sherry Rehman also reiterated Pakistan's commitment to continue its "moral and diplomatic support" to the Kashmiris, Radio Pakistan reported.
India's missile test will disturb balance of power: Pakistan
Sartaj Aziz said Indian supersonic interceptor missile test will disturb the balance of power in the region, Radio Pakistan reported.
Nawaz Sharif chairs high-level meeting amid India-Pakistan tension
Radio Pakistan reported that during the meeting Sharif would be briefed about important foreign affairs issues, including ties with India and Afghanistan.
Pak foreign secy accuses India of using Afghan soil for militancy in Pakistan
She made the remarks while briefing the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs here, Radio Pakistan reported.
Pakistan's first-ever woman foreign secretary takes charge
Janjua replaced Aizaz Chaudhry, a career diplomat who has taken up charge as Pakistan's new ambassador to the United States.
Pakistan cricket team ‘felicitation’: A lie or a scheduled tweet?
India won at Eden Gardens to reclaim the top spot and rendered the tweet nothing more than a faux pas.
Highlight Kashmir issue at every international forum: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain to PoK president
Khan thanked Hussain for his keen interest in the PoK affairs during the meeting that also discussed the overall situation of the region.
Pakistan capable of defending itself against India: Khawaja Asif
"If India exhibits good intentions, Pakistan also desire amicable ties with its neighbouring country," Asif was quoted as saying by Radio Pakistan.
Six killed in suicide bombing near Lahore police headquarters
"A suicide bomber today blew himself up near the police lines at Qila Gujjar Singh. Six persons have been killed and eight wounded," Wains said.
Suspense over Nawaz Sharif's presence at Narendra Modi's swearing-in
Pak tonight kept up the suspense on whether Nawaz Sharif will attend the swearing-in ceremony of PM elect Narendra Modi on May 26 in New Delhi.
Peace process may make some headway before polls in India: Pakistan
Pakistan said that though the full Indo-Pak composite dialogue may not start before the general elections in India, peace process will make some headway.
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