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Hans India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Naidu orchestrating atrocities via covert group: YSRCP
Guntur: Former Minister Ambati Rambabu in a statement said the state thrives on attacks and false cases on a daily basis and condemned relentless assaults on YSRCP workers. He cited the attempted murder of Mannava Sarpanch Nagamalleswara Rao in Guntur, questioning if the Ponnur MLA was unaware of this heinous act. Rambabu alleged the MLA shielded the perpetrators, exposing a nexus of political protection. Rambabu criticised Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of orchestrating atrocities through a covert group of officials and retirees enforcing the Red Book agenda.
Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Russian boxer under fire for giving vape to orangutan at Crimean safari park; ape takes a few puffs, now unwell
Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina is under fire after a video surfaced showing her handing a vape to a caged orangutan at a safari park in Crimea. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows the athlete taking a puff before passing the vape through the fence to the orangutan named Dana. The animal appears to inhale the vapor several times and exhales a visible cloud, sparking widespread backlash over concerns for its health and well-being. Dana, believed to be the only orangutan in Crimea, has been living at Taigan Safari Park since 2018. According to the incident has taken a toll on her –– she's reportedly lethargic, avoiding human contact, and refusing to eat. There's growing fear she may have ingested the vape's nicotine cartridge, which contains between 2.5 and 3 ml of liquid nicotine. Veterinarians are currently running tests to assess the extent of the damage. Since orangutans are listed in Russia's 'Red Book' of endangered species, the matter is being taken seriously by zoo authorities. An investigation is underway to understand how this incident was allowed to happen. Luchkina could now face legal consequences, including a fine and a possible ban from the park. Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina lets an endangered orangutan take a hit from her vape pen. The 24-year-old boxer is under fire after having the orangutan use her e-cigarette in Crimea. According to local outlets, the orangutan displayed 'disturbing' behavior after consuming… — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 2, 2025 Her coach, Vladimir Akatov, expressed surprise at the controversy, telling reporters: 'I didn't know Anastasia was a smoker. She is currently on holiday. We will definitely discuss this matter when she returns.' Netizens, however, did not hold back. Outrage has poured in across social media platforms, with users calling her behaviour 'disgusting,' 'dangerous,' and 'irresponsible'. One person wrote, 'What kind of person thinks it's okay to do this kind of stuff?' while another wrote, 'Has there been any action yet, or are they waiting for the orangutan to file an official complaint against Anastasia Luchkina?' PETA UK's vice president Mimi Bekhechi didn't mince words while talking to SunSport: 'Anastasia Luchkina must have received a few too many knocks to the head if she thinks it's a lark to give an orangutan a vape… a violation of this intelligent, gentle ape's welfare.'
The Herald Scotland
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
We sorely need another McCrone Report on education
It came as something of a shock to find that I, as a headteacher, was regularly working a 50-60-hour week. The Report's findings and recommendations, which included a 35-hour working week, a maximum class contact time and a generous pay settlement of 10%, were warmly welcomed even by the EIS who commended on the 'unique process of discussion and dialogue among employers, teacher representatives and the Scottish Executive…. to create a package of conditions and pay on which to build a confident and highly regarded teaching profession.' Another national inquiry is long overdue. Then there is the need for a guaranteed (and centrally funded) level of staffing for our schools. My generation was brought up in the era of the famous Red Book. This was a very detailed set of calculations prepared by the then HMI that enabled schools and local authorities to work out a customised staffing for each establishment. On top of a basic staffing entitlement based on pupil numbers, additional staff allocations were funded by the Government to support, for example, probationary teachers and what were then referred to as 'remedial pupils'. A Government determination to re-establish agreed national staffing levels for our schools with additional allocations for indicators of deprivation and the integration of special needs youngsters would do much to restore confidence in a service that currently is under siege. A commitment by the Scottish Government to establish these major inquiries as a matter or urgency is not going to bring about any significant results before next year's elections for the Scottish Parliament, but it would set out a clear direction of travel which might remove some of the current pressure and hold out promise for an education system better suited to the challenges of the 21st century. Eric Melvin, Edinburgh. Read more letters Stop the gangs to stop the boats What would be your response if, sitting at home one day content that your home was secure, a young man broke in? Would you put him up in your spare room, give him food and pocket money, and in the coming days arrange for him driving lessons and visits to leisure centres? Or would you possibly try to restrain him and definitely call the police? Astonishingly, our Government favours the former response to the migrants breaking in to the UK illegally by crossing the Channel in small boats, whilst pontificating that the numbers are 'clearly unacceptable" ('Record number of migrants crossing English Channel for first half of year", The Herald, July 2). No wonder these migrants keep coming in ever-increasing numbers. When will the Government accept that paying the French police and trying to 'smash the gangs" simply doesn't work? One sure way to stop this migrant invasion would be to deter them from attempting to cross the Channel by making that crossing pointless. Why does the Government not legislate that anyone arriving here illegally will be disqualified automatically from staying, killing both the migrants demand and the gangs' business? Alan Fitzpatrick, Dunlop. The lesson of Dounreay Charles Scott (Letters, July 2) says he is not part of the pro-nuclear lobby. Unfortunately he displays the same head-in-the-sand attitudes with regard to financial and environmental costs of this dirty industry. The decommissioning of Dounreay, which has been under way for years, is not expected to be completed until at least 2070. Also, the highly dangerous waste produced will need to be stored for thousands of years. Such legacies would be even more of a "major mistake by our Government". David Hay, Minard. • In his plea for atomic power, Charles Scott writes of the need to "reduce harmful emissions in the (energy) sector". Well, if radioactivity isn't harmful I don't know what is. Two miles from my abode the irradiated hulls of submarines still have to be kept well away from the public, and power stations produce lethal waste which has to be guarded for many decades if not centuries, either on-site at Torness or at Sellafield, both of which are potential war targets. But of course for most folk these places are far away, someone else's problem. George Morton, Rosyth. The decommissioning of Dounreay will last decades (Image: PA) Are turbines elegant symbols? In a consultation document for the proposed Torfichen wind farm – 18 turbines, 180m high near our World Heritage Site of Edinburgh – there is a very revealing comment: "...particularly given user experience is a subjective concept with some users viewing wind turbines as incongruous and intrusive structures in rural locations, whilst others consider them to be elegant symbols of sustainable energy provision". Should we not have a serious discussion as a nation to see how many members of the public see turbines as symbols as we continue with a planning system based on the Scottish Greens' manifesto? During the SNP/Scottish Greens pact the Government voted for the two National Parks and National Scenic Areas to be protected from wind farms but 'where impacts are localised and/or appropriate design mitigation has been applied, they will generally be considered to be acceptable". The developer in the above case considers the effect "localised for national planning purposes"; "the significant landscape and visual effects would only extend out to a maximum of some 5.6km". For comparison, the Glasgow Tower is 127m tall. Celia Hobbs, Penicuik.
India Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Video: Russian boxer gives orangutan her vape to puff, sparks outrage
A Russian boxer is facing backlash after a video surfaced of her giving a vape to an orangutan at a safari park in Crimea. The footage, which quickly went viral online, shows the orangutan, named Dana, inhaling the vape several Luchkina, 24, who recently turned professional in boxing, was identified as the culprit in the video. The incident took place at the Taigan Safari Park, where Dana -- the only orangutan in Crimea -- has lived since video was first shared on social media, where users expressed shock and concern. Many viewers called the act irresponsible and harmful, since orangutans are an endangered species. Some users commented that the video showed "typical influencer behaviour," while others called it "disgusting" and "deeply unhealthy." HEALTH CONCERNS FOR ORANGUTAN The safari park has confirmed that Dana has not been well since the incident. Staff believe the orangutan may have swallowed one of the vape cartridges, which typically contain 2.5 to 3 ml of nicotine liquid. Since then, Dana has shown worrying symptoms -- she has refused food and has not interacted with are currently running tests to determine the extent of the damage. Since the orangutan is included in the "Red Book" of endangered species, it is given extra protection. Officials from the zoo are taking the matter seriously and investigating the circumstances surrounding the to park rules, it is strictly forbidden for park visitors to tease or frighten animals. Other guidelines prohibit reaching through bars or nets to the animals and throwing objects into enclosures. During the incident, these regulations were obviously MAY FACE BAN AND FINELocal news outlet reported that Luchkina may face a fine and could be banned from the Taigan Safari Park. Her coach, Vladimir Akatov, told reporters, "I didn't know Anastasia was a smoker. She is currently on holiday. We will definitely discuss this matter when she returns."Luchkina made her professional debut just last month in India, where she lost her first fight against Indian boxer Vinaskshi by unanimous decision at the King of the Himalayan Ring event in Himachal Pradesh.- Ends
Toronto Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Outrage as Russian boxer gives endangered orangutan vape
A Russian boxer filmed herself giving a vape to an endangered orangutan at a safari park, prompting the bizarre clip to go viral. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The primate can be seen inhaling several times in the shocking footage and has been displaying 'disturbing' behaviour since the incident. Per the Russian outlet Anastasia Luchkina, 24, who recently turned pro, faces a fine and a ban from Taigan Park. The orangutan, named Dana, is the only one of its kind in Crimea and it's reported that the animal hasn't responded well to the e-cigarette. One fear is that Dana swallowed one of the vape cartridges, which contains 2.5-3 ml of nicotine liquid. Since being given the vape by the boxer over the weekend, the orangutan has lost appetite and won't interact with visitors to the zoo. The animal is undergoing tests. It is endangered and in the 'Red Book' of threatened species. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The boxer's coach, Vladimir Akatov, provided a brief comment to Russian journalists, saying 'I didn't know Anastasia was a smoker. She is currently on holiday.' Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina is seen vaping. He added: 'We will definitely discuss this matter when she returns.' Dana has lived in the Crimean zoo since 2018. The incident caused outrage on social media. 'I hope that poor orangutan didn't get a disease from that,' one commenter wrote. Another commenter suggested the orangutan to be set free and the boxer put in the cage instead. Read More 'The poor ape swallowed the vape pot, that's gonna be extremely stressful if not deadly for the poor orangutan,' another said. Among the safari park's rules is that 'teasing and frightening animals' is strictly prohibited, as is throwing objects into the enclosures. It's not yet known if the boxer will be punished. Luchkina boxer has only fought once as a professional, losing to Indian fighter Vinaskshi by unanimous decision. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Ontario Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs Celebrity Weird
