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In a remarkable discovery, Norwegian archaeologists are uncovering ancient treasures as glaciers shrink, revealing 48 prehistoric arrows, including one dated between 5,000 and 6,000 years. This influx of artefacts signifies a shift in our understanding of prehistoric activities as ice melts in the region. The urgency of recovery efforts underscores the impending deterioration of these valuable pieces, highlighting the rapid loss of ice cover around the world.

A New Jersey homebuyer viewed 10 older houses but rejected them after finding costly repairs and maintenance would add to their purchase price. He then considered a new townhouse in Pennsylvania listed at $575,000. After negotiations, he bought it for $545,000 and secured $30,000 in builder incentives, including a mortgage-rate buydown that reduced his rate from 6.25% to 5.25%.

Russia became an unusually attractive supplier when Western buyers retreated after the war with Ukraine. Its share of Indian crude imports, below 2% before the war, expanded rapidly as discounts compensated refiners for longer supply chains. In the present day, the situation has become more complex, the new US law potentially changes the economics of India’s Russian oil purchases.

Amid debates around the shortcomings of using AI in smart policing and rule enforcement, The Hindu looks at how the Bengaluru Traffic Police’s Intelligent Traffic Management System works, how accurate are the violations flagged, how are the challans generated and the means through which erroneous cases can be challenged.

Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy has adjourned the matter by a week after it was reported that the passport authorities were yet to receive the police report

The estimated cost of Phase 1 of the Ganga Expressway, spanning 594 km, was ₹36,230 crore

CM Vijay kickstarted the scheme by issuing free tickets to women passengers at the Koyambedu bus terminus

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Friday announced his retirement from first-class cricket, bringing an end to his red-ball career after 17 years. Chahal said his dream of playing Test cricket may not be fulfilled, but he remains determined to continue playing white-ball cricket for India.

Akash Anand declared his commitment to the Bahujan Samaj Party while addressing his recent political challenges. After being removed from his position, he expressed his dedication to the party and Mayawati's leadership. Anand supported Mayawati's decision regarding his father-in-law's retirement from politics. He explained his silence on social media that was misinterpreted as disloyalty and offered an apology.

Unnithan says the press conference was ‘inappropriate for the position Adoor Prakash holds

The Vettri Payanam Thittam is an expansion of the five-year-old Magalir Vidiyal Payanam scheme empowering women to undertake trips in more bus services

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has suggested his removal from the Punjab Congress chief post is imminent. Internal divisions have prompted calls for leadership change ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Warring expressed satisfaction with his tenure, despite challenges and differences within the party. Several candidates are being considered to replace him in the upcoming announcement. The party high command will make the final decision on the new leadership.

The release of the big cat into the Buxa reserve coincided with the start of World Wildlife Week, 2026.

Jairam Ramesh alleges the poll body violated the Representation of the People Act by restricting Electoral Registration Officers’ access to the ECINet voter roll system

A Division Bench was considering a petition filed by a woman seeking return of gold ornaments, money, and her share of residential property bought jointly with her husband

Ankush Panghal secured the gold medal in the men's 80kg final against South Korea's Minseong Kim. This victory came after Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda won their respective finals in women's categories. Lovlina celebrated her birthday with a significant win against China's Ziyi Bao, becoming a two-time Asian Games champion. Parveen earned her first Asian Games gold in a tightly contested match against Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei.

Sujeet Kalkal gave India its first gold medal in wrestling at the Asian Games 2026, winning the men's freestyle 65kg title in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Kalkal defeated Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev in the final at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center.