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Baby survives after getting caught on cables as mother dies by suicide in Hyderabad

Baby survives after getting caught on cables as mother dies by suicide in Hyderabad

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A six-month-old baby survived miraculously, as his mother died by suicide due to post-partum depression, on Friday. Esha Sahu (37) was from Madhya Pradesh and was employed in the software sector. Her husband, who is also from the same state, works in the software industry too. The baby was admitted to a hospital after recovery, and her condition was out of danger, police said on Saturday. The watchman of a nearby apartment, who heard the baby crying, saved her. The woman sent her husband to a shop before taking the extreme step, police said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

APSRTC bus catches fire after contact with low-hanging power cables in Kadapa

APSRTC bus catches fire after contact with low-hanging power cables in Kadapa

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Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy praised the the driver for his prompt response in bringing the bus to a halt and saving the lives of the passengers. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu An APSRTC bus went up in flames after it came in touch with low-hanging high tension power cables at Veerannagattupalle village in Kadapa district on Sunday. The incident has turned out to be a matter of concern considering the half a dozen such instances witnessed in Andhra Pradesh over the last fortnight. The APSRTC rural service (Palle Velugu) bus was proceeding from Kadiri in Sri Sathya Sai district to Vempalle in Kadapa district when the accident happened at Veerannagattupalle. After seeing smoke rising from the roof of the bus, the 22 passengers raised an alarm and brought the bus to a halt before rushing out to safety. Even as the passengers watched helplessly, the bus went up in flames and was almost completely gutted before the fire tenders arrived. Left stranded in a remote location, the passengers had to search for alternative …

EVgo says no to fast-charging extension cables and breakaway adapters

EVgo says no to fast-charging extension cables and breakaway adapters

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Electric vehicle charging network EVgo changed its terms of service Thursday to include new language explicitly prohibiting the use of high-speed DC extension cables and breakaway adapters at the company’s stations. The terms, which go into effect March 8th, are another bump in the road for enterprising companies looking to cash in on EV charging accessories. EVgo added the following terms in bold to the Authorized Charging Adapters section of its Terms of Service: “EVgo prohibits the use of all other adapters, including break-away adapters and DC extension cords (“Unauthorized Equipment”) on EVgo’s network and Charging Stations.” The company continues to authorize “automaker-manufactured charging adapters” (such as J3400 “NACS” to CCS1) and have UL2252 certification. Another bump in the road for enterprising companies looking to cash in on EV charging accessories Tesla’s Terms of Use for its Superchargers similarly prohibit any adapter not “sold or provided by Tesla or by other automakers,” without specifically calling out specific types. EV accessory maker A2Z EV recently put up for preorder its $248 6ft-plus DC extension cord that …

New Algorithm Uses Fiber Optic Cables to Improve Earthquake Detection Globally

New Algorithm Uses Fiber Optic Cables to Improve Earthquake Detection Globally

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A new method for detecting earthquakes is being developed, leveraging fiber optic cables used in global communication networks. Researchers have introduced an algorithm capable of converting these cables into seismic sensors, potentially improving early warning systems. The breakthrough could allow existing infrastructure to play a crucial role in monitoring seismic activity, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and icequakes. This advancement is being explored as a means to enhance traditional seismometer networks, addressing challenges associated with fiber optic detection methods. Algorithm Integrates Fiber Optic Data with Traditional Sensors According to a study published in Geophysical Journal International, the algorithm adapts a physics-based approach to detect earthquakes using data from fiber optic cables alongside conventional seismometers. Dr. Thomas Hudson, Senior Research Scientist at ETH Zurich, told Royal Astronomical Society that fiber optic cables can serve as thousands of seismic sensors. He noted that while integrating fiber optic technology with earthquake detection has been difficult, the new approach aims to simplify the process by combining multiple data sources. Challenges in Using Fiber Optic Cables for Seismic Detection While fiber …

This 240W USB-C cable’s connector both rotates and bends

This 240W USB-C cable’s connector both rotates and bends

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Japanese accessory maker Sanwa Supply has released a new 240W USB-C cable with a flexible design that could help prevent damage, as spotted by Tom’s Hardware. The USB-C connectors on either end of the cable can rotate 360 degrees and bend from side-to-side up to 180 degrees, reducing strain on ports and minimizing bending that could eventually cause wires inside to break. The company sells a lot of its peripherals through Amazon in the US and Japan, but the new flexible USB-C cable doesn’t appear to be available there yet. For the time being you’ll need to try to import it from Sanwa Supply’s own online store where it’s available in two lengths: one meter for ￥2,580 (around $16.53) or 1.8 meters for ￥2,780 (around $17.80). The flexible cable can potentially be used in places where other USB-C cable won’t fit.Image: Sanwa Supply Although there are still very few devices that can actually charge at 240W speeds, Sanwa’s new cable could help future-proof your charging kit. However, data transfers with the cable are limited to …

Bescom removes over 7,000 kilometres of cables passing over its infrastructure in Bengaluru

Bescom removes over 7,000 kilometres of cables passing over its infrastructure in Bengaluru

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Bescom and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) are presently taking up drives to remove illegally laid OFCs. | Photo Credit: file photo   The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) removed a total of 7,175.48 kilometres of optical fiber cables (OFC) and data cables out of the total 9,250.25 kilometres of cables found on electrical infrastructure in Bengaluru since August 2023.  Bescom and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) are presently taking up drives to remove illegally laid OFCs. Even among cables passing on electrical infrastructure, OFCs had the bigger share. Around 4,714 kilometres of such OFCs were identified, out of which over 3,994 kilometres were removed.  Apart from this, over 2,989 kilometres of dish cables were identified, and over 1,843 kilometres of the same were removed, while over 1,336 kilometres of data cables were removed out of the identified 1,546 kilometres.   Bescom started this drive after a 21-year-old student from Christ University suffered severe burns in a freak accident in August 2023. When the student was walking, a tanker pulled the overhanging OFCs …

NATO Paratroopers Land On Electricity Cables, Poles During Drill | Here’s What Happened Next | Watch

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Published on Sep 10, 2024 07:54 PM IST A NATO drill took an unexpected turn as paratroopers landed on power lines in Poland.During a routine parachute training exercise, a sudden wind shift caused around 12 soldiers to miss their intended landing zone. The paratroopers ended up in the village of Chechlo, damaging crops and private property. One soldier got caught on power lines, while another damaged a residential roof. Watch for more.   News / Videos / NATO Paratroopers Land On Electricity Cables, Poles During Drill | Here’s What Happened Next | Watch Source link

Kallakurichi Collector warns of action against damaging of optical fibre cables

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Kallakurichi district Collector Shravan Kumar Jatavath. File | Photo Credit: S.S. Kumar Kallakurichi Collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath has warned against those who damage the equipment and disrupt the process of laying optical fibre cables for the Bharat Net project. The Tamil Nadu Fibernet Corporation (TANFINET) has been implementing the project to provide high-speed internet access to all village panchayats. The project is underway in all 193 panchayats in Kallakurichi district. Mr. Jatavath said that about 85% of the optic fibre cable network in the district passes through poles, while the rest were laid underground. The Village Panchayat Service Centres (VPSC) house all the equipment required to provide internet services in the villages. In some areas, the cables would be laid along the fields. However, it would not have any impact on crops or humans as the cables do not carry electricity, he said. The Collector urged the people to extend cooperation for the project, which aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity to villages and not to disrupt the laying of cables. No one should disrupt …