StringersHub0:305 hours agoIDF: Hidden Weapons Located in a Multi-Story Building and a Terrorist’s Apartment in the Gaza City AreaStringersHubGaza - July 20, 2024 The combat teams of the 3rd Brigade, the 8th Brigade, the Commando Brigade, and the Multidimensional Unit operated last week under the command of the 99th Division in the Gaza City area. The troops conducted raids and carried out searches in an area being used by Hamas to rebuild its military, inside UNRWA headquarters. During the searches, with intelligence guidance, the troops raided buildings where Hamas militants were located, including a building in a civilian neighborhood where a Hamas militants barricaded himself and multi-story buildings in the Gaza City area. The troops located: weapons, ammunition, equipment of the Hamas naval commando, military vests, rifles and intelligence materials. Over the past week, the troops of the division eliminated over 150 militants, destroyed approximately 100 military infrastructure sites, and located an underground workshop.
StringersHub0:195 hours agoIndia: Doctor saves cowherd's life in southern India after he suffers heart attackStringersHubThimmapuram village in Bhadradri Kothagudem District, Telangana, India - July 19, 2024 In a remarkable act of heroism, an RMP doctor saved the life of a cowherd who suffered a heart attack in southern India’s Telangana. Visuals showed a cowherd lay unconscious by the roadside after suffering a heart attack. Nearby, a doctor was administering CPR in a desperate attempt to save his life. The scene showed the doctor performing chest compressions with focused urgency, while onlookers stood by, witnessing the critical moment. According to reports a cowherd fell on the road due to a heart attack. Nannapuram RMP Dr. Punnaiah, who happened to be passing by, immediately performed CPR and saved the cowherd's life. The quick-thinking and decisive action of Dr. Punnaiah was met with applause and congratulations from the villagers, who were deeply grateful for his timely intervention. * Non Exclusive Video rights*
StringersHub2:517 hours agoIndia: Microsoft cloud outage disrupts airports in southern IndiaStringersHubRajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad, India - July 19, 2024 A major cloud services outage by Microsoft has caused significant disruptions across India, severely impacting operations at the airport in southern India's Telangana. Visuals showed distressed passengers waiting and frustrated due to cancellation of flights. According to reports, as of Friday afternoon, 36 flights in and out of RGIA were cancelled, including 19 departures and 17 arrivals. The affected routes include popular destinations such as Bangalore, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Cochin, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, and Jaipur. Allegedly, RGIA issued an advisory stating, “Due to a global IT outage, airline services have been impacted. We are closely working with all our stakeholders to minimise the inconvenience to our flyers. Please contact the relevant airline for updates on your flight information.” The list of cancelled flights includes: - 6E 6646 HYD-CJB (Dep: 17:30) - 6E 2486 HYD-TIR (Dep: 18:10) - 6E 695 HYD-COK (Dep: 23:00) - 6E 6591 TIR-HYD (Arr: 20:45) - 6E 764 CJB-HYD (Arr: 21:25) - 6E 742 COK-HYD (Arr: 22:20) - And several more. Similarly, both Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport and Hyderabad’s airport faced disruptions due to system outages. Bengaluru experienced 53 flight cancellations, while in Hyderabad, although systems were restored by 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, 24 additional flights were canceled affecting various routes. Despite efforts to restore normal operations, affected passengers remain concerned about refunds and rebooking. This incident highlights the risks associated with relying on cloud services for critical infrastructure and the far-reaching impact on global travel and logistics. * Non Exclusive Video rights*
StringersHub1:007 hours agoIndia: Mini-truck rams car near railway track in southern India, six escape unhurtStringersHubKanniyakumari, India - July 19, 2024 In a dramatic turn of events, a mini-truck lost control and rammed into a car in southern India’s Tamil Nadu with all six occupants of the car miraculously escaping. Visuals showed the mini-truck appeared to be speeding when it approached the railway crossing. As it attempted to cross, the driver seemingly lost control, causing the vehicle to veer off course and slam into a car traveling nearby. The impact of the collision was significant, but remarkably, the six individuals inside the car emerged without any injuries. A potentially tragic accident was narrowly avoided yesterday when a mini-truck lost control while crossing a railway track and collided with a car near Maruthancode in Kanyakumari district. The accident occurred in the afternoon, startling local residents and prompting a swift response from emergency services. * Non Exclusive Video rights*
StringersHub0:597 hours agoIndia: Indian National Disaster Response Force rescues sick woman in western India amid floodsStringersHubMuliyasa Village, Keshod Taluka, Junagadh, India - July 19, 2024 Heavy rains in western India's Gujarat caused severe flooding, blocking roads and creating hazardous conditions. Visuals showed how the heavy rains have flooded the region and the woman that was rescued by the rescue team on a stretcher taken in an ambulance to the hospital. Speaking to Newslions Media, NDRF, Vadodara, Gujarat Mr. Anupam mentioned in response to an emergency call from local officials, the 6th Battalion of India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) mobilized to rescue a critically ill woman. The NDRF team departed their base at 6:45 PM and reached the village at 7:10 PM. After navigating through challenging conditions, they successfully rescued the woman and transported her to safety in an ambulance by 7:30 PM. This operation highlights the NDRF’s critical role in responding to natural disasters and providing timely aid. *Exclusive Video rights*
StringersHub0:447 hours agoIndia: Heartwarming! Police rescue woman from ditch in northern IndiaStringersHubKarnaprayag town of Chamoli, India - July 20, 2024 In a commendable display of humanity, police rescued a woman who had fallen into a ditch in northern India's Uttarakhand. Visuals showed the police officers safely extracting the woman from the ditch and providing assistance. According to reports, the woman was safely brought out of the ditch with the help of the police, who acted swiftly to ensure her well-being. The authorities have been praised for their quick response and effective rescue efforts. * Non Exclusive Video rights*
