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Nellore:The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has decided to introduce a mandatory transfer policy and rework its purchase system to bring transparency to its marketing wing, which manages raw material procurement for laddus, daily naivedyam and various temple requirements.Under the revised norms, no employee or officer would be allowed to work in the marketing department beyond two years. The Board has instructed that this limit be made compulsory, ending the practice of staff continuing in the same section for extended periods.Before posting anyone to the wing, the vigilance department will now verify their past service record and check whether…

Amphinicy Technologies has been appointed by the European Space Agency (ESA) as the prime contractor for the ONEST (Optical Ground Station Network Scheduling Testbed), a project under ESA’s ScyLight programdedicated to optical and quantum communications. The initiative aims to strengthen European capabilities in secure, high-throughput satellite communications and lay the groundwork for more efficient and resilient services across the satcom sector. Developed by the satellite solutions provider SES, Officina Stellare, and Amphinicy Technologies, ONEST will create a modular optical ground station network testbed designed to advance optical and quantum communication technologies. The initiative focuses on interoperability, resource planning, and continuous,…

Russia’s Defense Ministry reports 1,330 Ukrainian troop losses in the past 24 hours, with multiple front-line groupings detailing destroyed vehicles, artillery and EW systems. The Russian Defense Ministry has released new daily figures on Ukrainian Armed Forces losses in the special military operation zone. According to the report, the «Sever» (North) grouping stated that Ukrainian forces lost 105 soldiers over the past 24 hours. In addition, nine vehicles, a Western-made artillery piece, and two electronic warfare (EW) stations were destroyed. The «Zapad» (West) grouping reported to higher command that 220 Ukrainian servicemen had been eliminated. Ukrainian losses in this sector also included five armored fighting vehicles, 14…

CICERO, Ill. (WLS) — A Chicago MMA fighter died after a competition Friday night at a suburban stadium, officials said.The incident happened at Cicero Stadium, 1909 S. Laramie Ave. in Cicero, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA spokesperson for the town of Cicero confirmed that an ambulance took an injured fighter to Loyola University Medical Center around 8:38 p.m. Friday, and he was pronounced dead Saturday morning.The deceased fighter was identified as 31-year-old Isaac Johnson, who lived in Chicago, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said.Promotions for the Matador…

The fight game is nothing if not unpredictable. Just when fans had wrapped their heads around the nostalgia-heavy matchup of Anderson Silva facing Chris Weidman in a boxing ring—a rematch of two of the most pivotal moments in UFC middleweight history—fate intervened. Weidman is out with an injury, leaving a void on the December 19 card in Miami. But in the world of combat sports, one door closing usually means a chaotic scramble to open another. Enter Tyron Woodley. Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) confirmed Friday that Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, will step in on short notice to face…

New Nintendo Switch title Demonschool has received its launch trailer from Ysbryd Games and Necrosoft Games. After a few different delays, it arrived this week.Find some details about the game via the following overview:Fight monsters as Faye, a college freshman…and the last heir to a legendary demon-hunting family. Get to the bottom of a prophesied demonic apocalypse by taking part in supernatural investigations and grid-based tactical battles alongside newfound allies. Survive a semester of boss fights, pop quizzes, and karaoke hangouts in a stylish world inspired by the psychedelic colors of giallo films and Japanese horror manga.Befriend 15 playable characters…

Israeli blasts hit homes and sites in eastern Rafah and Khan Younis, causing casualties in the yellow zoneAn injured child is brought to al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza after Israeli bombardment on Saturday. PHOTO: AFP  GAZA: At least 22 Palestinians were killed Saturday in a series of Israeli airstrikes that hit homes and a vehicle in several areas of the Gaza Strip, in a new violation of the ceasefire that has been in force since Oct. 10.Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal said in a video statement that women, children and elderly people were among the victims in the attacks…

WESTLAKE, Ohio – Drugs and a gun: I-90An officer stopped a car at 9 p.m., Nov. 12, on I-90 for driving without working taillights. Loaded firearms magazines were seen in the passenger compartment while the officer was obtaining the driver’s license. The passenger admitted to having a gun in his pocket, according to a police department press release. Investigation revealed that the passenger, a 34-year-old Toledo man, was not allowed to possess a firearm due to a prior criminal conviction, according to the department. Officers charged the man with improper handling of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. The…

On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy hockey managers to stream, roster or utilize in standard leagues and/or DFS games. Players and goalies highlighted for streaming in standard leagues are rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues. Adam Fantilli, C, CBJ at DET (44% rostered) – FanDuel $6,100Fantilli’s two-goal effort against the Leafs gives him six goals in his past seven games, turning around a slow start to the season. He’s been their top scoring option between Kirill Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov, and there’s a chance the Jackets offense can blow open…

Introduction to SA-FCS in Infantry Weaponry In recent years, small arms fire control systems (SA-FCS) have garnered considerable attention within the infantry weapons realm. For certain military users, these systems represent a fundamental component of next-generation armaments. Others, however, exhibit a more discerning perspective, evaluating how best to integrate SA-FCS technology across diverse small arms inventories. Historical Context: Post-War Transition in Small Arms The trajectory of small arms development accelerated dramatically in the aftermath of World War II. The obsolescence of the bolt-action rifle became evident, revealing that many standard calibers proved excessive for contemporary needs. Analysis conducted by the…