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Sheikh Hasina's daughter resigns from WHO post following fraud allegations
Categories: National News
Red Fort blast case: How bomber planned to make explosives using urine
NIA chargesheet details Red Fort blast accused Umar-un-Nabi's unusual urine storage. He stored urine in a polythene bag while hiding in Nuh. This detail emerged after a foul smell prompted a house owner's complaint. The agency found PDF material on his pen drives detailing urea nitrate explosive preparation. This revived Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind module was allegedly led by Nabi.
Categories: National News
Bali tour never conducted after payment; Kerala panel orders Rs 1.12 lakh payout
A Kerala consumer commission ordered a travel agency to refund Rs 82,500. The agency failed to conduct a Bali tour booked by a customer. This failure constituted deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The commission also awarded compensation for mental agony and litigation costs. The travel agency must pay the total amount within forty-five days.
Categories: National News
'I didn't see any benefits': Chidambaram questions 2026 Brics; draws BJP's flak
With India set to host the Brics Summit 2026 in Delhi, Chidambaram said the country is part of several major international groupings but questioned whether they had delivered concrete gains for India. "I don't know how many Presidents and how many Prime Ministers are coming. I don't think the last two or three Brics summits have resulted in tangible benefits or tangible results,” Chidambaram told news agency ANI.
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Anthropic researcher who quit over AI safety walked away before his stock vested
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit over AI safety fears two months before his equity vested, forfeiting his stake as the company heads for a reported $2 trillion IPO. The 27-year-old ex-OpenAI researcher said both labs are racing to self-improving superintelligence. Axios reported the forfeited shares. Anthropic alignment lead Evan Hubinger publicly agreed, putting the odds of AI killing all humans above 10 percent within the decade. Anthropic has not commented.
Categories: National News
Spanish intelligence warned of ‘mass entry’ day before 70k reached Ceuta
Spanish intelligence experts raised alarms about a potential mass migrant crossing into Ceuta, revealing through declassified documents that notices were issued just a day before the event took place. These alerts highlighted social media campaigns urging a significant breach of the border. Government representatives have since claimed they lacked insight into the true magnitude of the influx, igniting political tensions regarding their response.
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'Ramayana' gets early Australia release amid 'Godzilla' clash
Ramayana's international release date has been moved forward to November 5, 2026. This advance allows the Indian epic a one-day head start over Godzilla Minus Zero. Godzilla Minus Zero will open in cinemas on November 6, following its Japanese release. Ramayana Part 1 is set for an Indian Diwali release on November 8. Part 2 of the epic film is scheduled for Diwali 2027.
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Neeraj, 19, was trapped under Delhi PG rubble; his family spotted him on TV
In a harrowing event in Satya Niketan, Delhi, rescuers saved a 19-year-old student trapped beneath rubble after a building collapse. The brave young man used his phone to send his live location to friends. His sister recognized him by a rakhi on his wrist. Currently in critical condition at AIIMS, his family remains hopeful as the investigation unfolds to understand the cause of the tragedy.
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Nandan Nilekani, heading exam reform panel, named in SIR's 'no-mapping’ category
Nandan Nilekani, 71, is the co-founder and chairman of Bengaluru-based Infosys. He was also the founding chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, which issues Aadhaar cards, serving with the rank of Cabinet minister in the Congress-led central government from 2009 to 2014. He was appointed co-chair of the G20 Task Force on Digital Public Infrastructure for Economic Transformation, Financial Inclusion, and Development in January 2023.
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US suffered major aircraft losses after Iran strike on Jordan base: Report
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Gurgaon PG owner shot dead in front of wife, kids; ex-Army man held
An ex-serviceman was arrested in Delhi for allegedly shooting a PG operator. The fatal shooting occurred Tuesday evening over a significant monetary dispute between the two men. Police teams swiftly apprehended the accused hours after the incident took place. The victim had reportedly borrowed a substantial sum of money from the arrested individual. Investigations are ongoing to recover the weapon used in the crime.
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Iran war to outlast Trump 2.0? Top aides sound alarm despite his 'quick end' claim
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were among the advisers who reportedly raised the possibility during private discussions with Trump in the Oval Office and Situation Room. According to the report, the officials told Trump that Iran could continue resisting US pressure, potentially keeping the conflict going until after the next US presidential inauguration in January 2029.
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Dance, assailants & a party: How ‘killer bahu’ orchestrated father-in-law’s murder
A woman allegedly orchestrated her father-in-law's murder while attending a party with her husband. She reportedly communicated with the assailants throughout the night, guiding their actions. The plot stemmed from a dispute over CCTV cameras installed for security purposes. The accused allegedly provided keys and facilitated entry for the hired killers. Police arrested the woman and two accomplices following an investigation and encounter.
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'Wonder if I should become a cockroach': Mallya cries 'injustice' over bank dues
Mallya, who is living in London, made the remarks while responding to the legal proceedings against him and defending his position on the recovery of money owed to banks by his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines. He cited an Enforcement Directorate (ED) affidavit that he claimed was filed before the Bombay HC and alleged that the agency had confirmed the recovery of more than Rs 14,000 crore and its transfer to banks.
Categories: National News
‘Lal Mandir was original target’: How traffic forced Red Fort bomber to change plans
The National Investigation Agency filed a charge sheet detailing the Red Fort vehicle-borne IED attack. The bomber initially targeted Lal Mandir but was diverted by traffic and police presence. He detonated the explosive near Red Fort Gate No. 4, killing eleven people. The device was triggered remotely using a mechanism fitted into the bomber's shoe. This attack was the first vehicle-borne IED incident reported in the national capital.
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How a narwhal’s 10-foot tooth stays straight has puzzled scientists for years
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