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Chandrayaan-3 landing site is estimated to be 3.7 billion years old: Scientists

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 21:37
Indian scientists have determined that the landing site where the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft touched down in 2023 is about 3.7 billion years old. The geological map of the site, known as 'Shiv Shakti' point, offers new insights into the Moon's history and enhances the significance of the mission.
Categories: National News

SC raps cops for 'faulty probe', acquits man on death row

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 21:28
The Supreme Court set aside the death penalty of Gambhir Singh due to inadequacies in the investigation of a 2012 murder case involving his brother's family. The court highlighted lapses by Agra police and the prosecution, noting improper evidence and investigation flaws.
Categories: National News

Beyond exams: The real learning thrives in nurturing environments

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 21:21
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a shift towards recognizing each child's unique talents and fostering holistic development. The policy promotes stress-free learning environments and supports innovative approaches like toy-based learning and the Academic Bank of Credit. The 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative exemplifies efforts to alleviate exam stress.
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Chiefs' Mahomes, Kelce to gift teammates $22K rolexes if they win Super Bowl

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 21:15
As the Super Bowl LIX approaches, Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce plan to gift Rolex watches worth around $22,000 to their 65 teammates if they win. Additionally, a Caribbean trip awaits the team. The Chiefs are confident in their chances against the Philadelphia Eagles, continuing their tradition of celebrating success with luxurious gifts.
Categories: National News

SIT led by CBI arrests four in Tirupati laddu case, say officials

Hindu - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 21:13
According to sources, the SIT probe has revealed serious violations at every step of ghee supply, leading to the arrests.
Categories: National News

PM Modi let Biren stay despite loss of life, says Congress

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 21:11
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi of allowing Biren Singh to continue as Manipur CM despite violence and division in the state. Gandhi urged Modi to visit Manipur, listen to the people, and restore peace. Congress linked Singh's resignation to mounting public pressure, SC investigation, and a no-confidence motion.
Categories: National News

Uneasy calm in Imphal after Biren steps down, security up

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 20:59
Chief minister N Biren Singh's resignation led to an uneasy calm in Imphal with heavy security deployment to prevent violence. Authorities remain highly vigilant, monitoring potential clashes and setting up checkpoints. Despite past unrest, the city remained peaceful with no disturbances reported post-resignation.
Categories: National News

After Biren red card, all eyes on Delhi's next pick for captain

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 20:53
Following the removal of N Biren Singh as Manipur CM, BJP is urgently seeking a new leader to navigate the state's ethnic tensions and fractured governance. Potential candidates include Yumnam Khemchand Singh, T Biswajit Singh, and T Satyabrata Singh, with decisions anticipated from BJP's central leadership in New Delhi.
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Militants loot arms from IRB outpost in Thoubal

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 20:53
Militants raided an IRB outpost in Thoubal, Manipur, looting six SLRs, three AK-series rifles, and ammunition. The attack left three security personnel wounded while additional forces managed to recover most of the weapons. A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant is identified as one of the attackers.
Categories: National News

Bengaluru cops pull the plug on Ed Sheeran the busker

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 20:49
Ed Sheeran's impromptu street performance in Bengaluru was cut short by police due to lack of permission and footpath encroachment. The incident sparked a debate on the flexibility needed for spontaneous artistic expressions, with Sheeran's team insisting they had permission, while local authorities denied any such claims.
Categories: National News

Meitei 'saviour' Biren appeals against separate tribal set-up

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 20:35
N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister, emphasizing the importance of the state's territorial integrity and addressing the Kuki tribe's demand for autonomy. He called for stringent action against infiltrators from Myanmar and highlighted the state's battle against drug-related issues. He praised security forces for destroying illegal poppy cultivation areas before stepping down.
Categories: National News

Looming Manipur trust vote may've forced Biren's hand

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 20:34
N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister following internal party rifts and pressure from the BJP brass in Delhi. His handling of the ethnic conflict and potential no-confidence motion from the opposition Congress played roles. Additionally, a leaked audio clip purportedly containing offensive remarks further undermined his position.
Categories: National News

GBS outbreak fuels fears of water quality in Pune

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 19:56
In Pune, a severe outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome has affected over 180 individuals, leading to six deaths. Health authorities pinpoint Campylobacter jejuni bacteria in the water supply as the cause. Residents in affected areas struggle with contamination, with many reliant on unpurified well water.
Categories: National News

Murder convict uses jail earnings to pay Rs 1L court fine, walks free

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 19:46
Durgappa, a 68-year-old murder convict, was released from Kalaburagi central jail after paying a court-mandated fine of Rs 1.1 lakh using his earnings as a prison cook. His release came earlier than expected due to good behavior, avoiding an additional 18 months in prison.
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Grandson stabs Hyderabad industrialist to death over property dispute

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 19:46
Hyderabad police arrested Kilaru Kirti Teja, 29, for the brutal murder of his 86-year-old grandfather Velamati Chandrashekara Janardhan Rao over a property dispute. Teja, who recently returned from the US, allegedly stabbed Rao over 70 times, driven by anger over property division and lack of respect from family members.
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Unions, Opposition in West Bengal to resist ‘diversion of tea garden land’

Hindu - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 19:42
The Paschim Banga Cha Majoor Samity, a union of tea garden workers has demanded immediate withdrawal of the Land Diversion Policy that allows 30% of tea plantation land to be used on a freehold basis for tourism and other industries
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NFL Super Bowl 2025: How this year's Halftime show can boost Lamar's career

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 19:34
Super Bowl LIX will feature Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, which is expected to significantly boost his album sales and streaming views despite no payment from the NFL. Past performers like Justin Timberlake and Rihanna experienced dramatic increases in their sales. There is speculation around Lamar’s track “Not Like Us” due to an ongoing lawsuit with Drake.
Categories: National News

Biren gone, Centre hopes to engage Kukis in peace talks

Times of India - Sun, 02/09/2025 - 19:33
Manipur CM N Biren Singh's resignation, following his meeting with home minister Amit Shah, raises hopes for softened Kuki stance in peace talks. Singh's exit comes amid dwindling MLA support and public demand for decisive leadership to resolve the longstanding ethnic conflict in the state.
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