Why Do Pilots Wash Airplane Windows With Soda? A Viral Video Has The Answer
- Pilots sometimes use soda water to clean cockpit windows when bugs and grime affect visibility.
- The mild acidity in soda water helps break down dirt without harming aircraft windshield coatings
- Though not standard procedure, such fixes reflect old-school pilot resourcefulness under time pressure.
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PM Modi's "No Discrimination Guarantee" To South States On Delimitation
- Prime Minister Modi said no state will face injustice in the delimitation process
- He also urged support for 33% women reservation in the expanded Lok Sabha
- Opposition had criticised the bills as 'flawed' and an attack on democracy
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A Missile On One Soldier's Shoulder Could Ground The US Air War In Iran
- Iran shot down multiple US aircraft, including F-15E, A-10, and damaged refueling planes in early April
- MANPADs are shoulder-fired, portable anti-aircraft missiles that threaten low-flying aircraft in ground combat
- US fears Iran could get over 1,000 Chinese MANPADs via proxies, complicating future ground operations
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Why Ex-IRGC Chief Wants US To Launch "Ground Invasion" In Iran
- Iran's senior military adviser warns US warships in Strait of Hormuz are within missile range
- Mohsen Rezaei threatens to sink American ships if US polices the strategic waterway
- Rezaei claims Iranian missile launchers now target the Abraham Lincoln and US warships
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Iran Wants US To Unfreeze Frozen Assets Worth $100 Billion. Where Are They?
- Iran demands release of over $100 billion in frozen assets amid US talks
- Frozen assets restrict Iran's access to oil revenue and economic resources
- Assets held in US, China, Japan, India, Iraq, Europe, and Qatar
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Indian Family Faces Police Action In Japan Over Late Kimono Return
- Police in Japan intervened after an Indian family returned rented kimonos late
- The family rented traditional kimonos to wear for a few hours during their visit
- Japanese rental shops provide dressing help and clear return time instructions
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Compares 2014 Andhra Split With Partition, Triggers Row
- Tejasvi Surya compared Telangana's formation to India-Pakistan Partition in Parliament
- Telangana Minister sought removal of Surya's remarks and demanded an apology
- BRS leader KT Rama Rao called the comparison ignorant and demanded apology
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Months After Dhanush Wedding Rumours, Mrunal Thakur Says 'No Time To Date'
- Mrunal Thakur denied marriage rumours with Tamil star Dhanush months ago
- She expressed frustration over personal life overshadowing her film releases
- Mrunal Thakur revealed she has little time for a personal life
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The 'Unknown Men' In Dhurandhar 2, And The Real Kills Behind Them
- Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza was critically injured in a 2026 Lahore shooting by unknown gunmen
- Abdul Rehman Makki, global terrorist, died in Lahore hospital in 2024 from natural causes amid suspicion
- Shahid Latif, planner of 2016 Pathankot attack, was killed in a mosque shooting in Sialkot, 2023
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Bhooth Bangla First Reviews: 'Akshay Kumar At His Best,' Says Internet
- The paid previews of Bhooth Bangla began on April 16
- Early reactions from viewers and trade analysts have already started pouring in on social media
- The Akshay Kumar-starrer, directed by Priyadarshan, seems to have struck a chord with audiences
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Mango vs Watermelon: Which Causes A Slower Blood Sugar Spike?
- Mango and watermelon are hydrating summer fruits with different effects on blood sugar levels
- Mango causes slower blood sugar spikes but has a higher total sugar load than watermelon
- Watermelon has a higher glycaemic index but fewer carbohydrates per serving than mango
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