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Washington, Nov 04 - China has unveiled its first anti-drone laser weapon capable of downing small aircrafts within five seconds of locating them.

According to The Verge, the system which is operable within a 1.2 mile radius of the installation, system is designed for drones flying at altitudes around 1600 feet and at speeds of just over 100 miles per hour, putting most military drones within reach of the device.

China conducted its first public test of the system by shooting down more than 30 drones.

Surat, Nov. 4 - A decline in gold prices led to a huge rush of customers across jewellery stores in Surat.

The sudden drop in prices after a year-long high has benefited not only the buyers, but the sellers are also expecting a high growth in sale.

"As the gold prices have reduced a lot so the buyers' budget has become limited and the people are also looking at it for investment purpose. Today the gold price is Rs. 26,350, at the rate of 22 carat for Rs. 2,41,000 per 100 grams whereas near Diwali it was 274 and a year or so earlier it was around Rs. 3, 30,000 now the price has reduced to Rs. 2, 63,000," said a jeweller Tushar Choksi.

New York, Nov 4 - Simon Cowell and Howard Stern ,who rake-in 95 million dollars annually, have been named as world's highest earning personalities in the entertainment industry.

According to Forbes magazine, music producer and the radio jockey have raked in 95 million dollars in the past 12 months, the New York Post reported.

The financial magazine defined both the "personalities" as TV and radio stars, who did not act, sing or played sports to make their money.

Other top-earning personalities also included Glenn Beck with 90 million dollars, Oprah Winfrey with 82 million dollars, Phil McGraw with 77 million dollars , Ellen DeGeneres with 70 million dollars,

New Delhi, Nov. 4 - Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be awarded 'The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers', after becoming the first Indian to receive the rare honour.

He has been chosen for one of Japan's top national awards for his significant contribution to the enhancement of relations and promotion of friendship between Japan and India for about 35 years.

Acknowledging the award, Singh said he is truly honoured and feels humbled by the love and affection showered upon him by the people and government of Japan.

Melbourne, Nov 4 - Iggy Azalea, who will also appear in the latest series 'Fast and Furious', has s

Male : India on Monday reaffirmed its strong commitment towards security, stability and prosperity of Maldives while favouring expansion of ties in areas like trade and investment.

External Affairs Sushma Swaraj held talks with her Maldivian counterpart Dunya Maumoon during which bilateral and regional issues of mutual interests were discussed.

Swaraj made a transit halt here on her return from Mauritius, where she was on a three-day visit.

Both Ministers discussed matters of bilateral importance, including upcoming projects in Maldives executed with India's assistance.