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US satellites hunting nuclear tests accidentally found first gamma-ray burst

Gamma-ray bursts are among the most powerful explosions observed in the universe. First accidentally detected by Vela satellites in 1967, they puzzled scientists for decades. Research later showed that these bursts come from distant cosmic events, including massive stars collapsing and neutron star mergers. Yet their powerful jets still hold mysteries.

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This insect builds a silk-and-leaf house and carries it on its back

Bagworm caterpillars have an unusual way of protecting themselves. They build portable cases using silk produced by their own bodies and materials such as leaves, twigs and plant debris. The caterpillar carries this case wherever it moves, using it as both shelter and camouflage. The case grows as the caterpillar grows, with more material added

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‘Dialogue, not batons’: Jharkhand CM Soren’s message to youth protesting for ‘justice’ over exam leaks

Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Hemant Soren addressed the ongoing protests, urging young demonstrators to reject political affiliations. His commitment to transparency and justice regarding recruitment exam irregularities was clear as he highlighted the importance of discussions over confrontation. Soren warns that misinformation from rival factions aims to stir unrest, while the protests now stretch into their

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‘Anti-people’: Congress vows to oppose FCRA Bill, Venugopal accuses Centre of targeting NGOs

Opposition parties plan to strongly protest the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill. This legislation is expected to be introduced in Parliament during the Monsoon Session. Congress leaders allege the bill targets minorities and NGOs, deeming it unconstitutional. They also raise concerns about student protest handling and delimitation proposals. Opposition parties are preparing for parliamentary

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Crude, Hormuz & more: What will drive stock market this week

This week, Dalal Street will closely observe global geopolitical shifts and local economic data. Investors will pay attention to fluctuations in crude oil prices and news from the Strait of Hormuz. In addition, important domestic inflation figures and updates on foreign exchange reserves are on the horizon. The Q1 FY27 earnings season is set to

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Social media has become ‘medium’ for conspiracies against India: Adityanath – ThePrint

Social media has become ‘medium’ for conspiracies against India: Adityanath  ThePrint

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IPO bonanza: 5 firms to raise over Rs 7,400 crore this week

A bustling week looms for India’s primary market as five companies gear up to unveil their IPOs, collectively aiming to gather an impressive Rs 7,443 crore for diverse corporate initiatives. Dhoot Transmission and Molbio Diagnostics set to kick off on August 10, while Milky Mist Dairy Food and Shiprocket will make their appearances later in

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VVS Laxman hails Virat Kohli as a ‘great role model’, praises his professionalism

VVS Laxman praised Virat Kohli for being a model of professionalism and integrity in the cricketing world. Kohli has not only set high standards but consistently meets them, showcasing an impressive record of more than 28,000 international runs, including multiple centuries. His remarkable performance across various formats cements his status as one of the game’s

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Sundar Pichai’s letter to Google staff on AI leadership change: ‘We’ll keep moving’

Google announced significant leadership changes within its DeepMind division. Demis Hassabis will now chair Google DeepMind and serve as Chief Scientist. Koray Kavukcuoglu steps up as Senior Vice President overseeing Gemini model development. Long-time employee Jeff Dean departs to launch a new public benefit corporation. These shifts aim to accelerate Google’s artificial intelligence strategy and

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