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Sacred ties on hold: Indian devotees may miss Mahashivratri at Pakistan’s Katasraj Shrine

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Sacred ties on hold: Indian devotees may miss Mahashivratri at Pakistan’s Katasraj Shrine

This year, Hindu devotees from India are likely to be unable to attend Mahashivratri at the sacred Katasraj temple in Pakistan’s Punjab. Tense diplomatic ties between the two countries have stalled pilgrimage plans that were once a regular part of cross-border religious visits.

Scientists unveil levitating time crystals that challenge classical Physics

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Scientists unveil levitating time crystals that challenge classical Physics

A team at New York University has discovered a new form of time crystal that hovers using sound waves. Unlike ordinary matter, these crystals seem to behave in ways that don’t align with Newton’s Third Law of Motion.

Binance Co-Founder sold apartment to back Bitcoin bet at ₹54,000 : A gamble that shaped crypto history

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Binance Co-Founder sold apartment to back Bitcoin bet at ₹54,000 : A gamble that shaped crypto history

In 2013, Changpeng Zhao made a bold personal wager on Bitcoin by selling his Shanghai apartment. His all-in move came long before cryptocurrency went mainstream and helped lay the groundwork for his rise in the digital asset world

‘One Million Mentions’: Lawmaker flags Trump’s name in unredacted Epstein records

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‘One Million Mentions’: Lawmaker flags Trump’s name in unredacted Epstein records

A top Democratic congressman says President Donald Trump’s name appears more than one million times in unredacted Jeffrey Epstein documents. The revelation has renewed calls for full transparency and fueled debate over how the files were handled by the Justice Department.

Fake audio of Rajeev Shukla on Pakistani TV sparks controversy ahead of India-Pakistan match

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Fake audio of Rajeev Shukla on Pakistani TV sparks controversy ahead of India-Pakistan match

A Pakistani sports talk show hosted by Shoaib Malik aired an AI-manipulated audio clip falsely attributed to BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla. The doctored content aimed to misrepresent the stance on the upcoming T20 World Cup clash, prompting a strong response from Indian cricket officials.

Who was protected? The growing fight over Epstein file redactions

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Who was protected? The growing fight over Epstein file redactions

As US lawmakers review unredacted documents, questions are mounting over how and why the Justice Department blacked out key names and details.

What the Trump team said about the Epstein files — and what the documents show

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What the Trump team said about the Epstein files — and what the documents show

Newly released records are complicating several claims made by President Donald Trump and top officials about their knowledge, ties and the contents of the files.

Key moments from Pam Bondi’s combative Capitol Hill appearance

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Key moments from Pam Bondi’s combative Capitol Hill appearance

The US attorney general faced sharp questions over the Epstein files, failed indictments and recent shootings, and chose confrontation over conciliation

Anti-drone weapons are advancing fast. Civilian airspace rules are not

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Anti-drone weapons are advancing fast. Civilian airspace rules are not

The US military now fields an array of counter-drone technologies

Why fertility rates are falling across the developed world

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Why fertility rates are falling across the developed world

Fertility has fallen across almost the entire developed world, and in most OECD countries it now sits below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman

Google ex-CEO Eric Schmidt seen with model 43 years his junior at Davos

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Google ex-CEO Eric Schmidt seen with model 43 years his junior at Davos

Photos from the World Economic Forum have fuelled reports that the former Google chief is seeing 27-year-old Gloria-Sophie Burkandt.

Living on Mars may take a serious toll on the human body

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Living on Mars may take a serious toll on the human body

Scientists say the dream of settling the Red Planet comes with major health risks that we are only beginning to understand.

Did Epstein try to destroy evidence? Files show major acid purchase

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Did Epstein try to destroy evidence? Files show major acid purchase

Newly released documents detail a shipment to his private island, prompting fresh questions but no confirmed findings of wrongdoing tied to the purchase.

Jeff Bezos poured billions into some of the world’s riskiest ventures, report says

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Jeff Bezos poured billions into some of the world’s riskiest ventures, report says

A new study highlights the scale of the Amazon founder’s spending on extreme pursuits, with space travel topping the list.

Elon Musk says he will fund legal support for Epstein victims who speak out

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Elon Musk says he will fund legal support for Epstein victims who speak out

The billionaire’s pledge comes after newly released documents showed past email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.

The emails that tied British Ambassador Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein

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The emails that tied British Ambassador Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein

Newly released documents reveal years of close contact, private stays and the sharing of sensitive political information, intensifying a scandal that has shaken British politics.

‘He was trying to help’: Family of Alex Pretti seeks answers after Minneapolis shooting

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‘He was trying to help’: Family of Alex Pretti seeks answers after Minneapolis shooting

In their first extended interview, Michael and Susan Pretti describe their son as a devoted nurse and a deeply compassionate man, rejecting claims that he posed a threat when he was shot by federal agents.

Trump allegedly told police in mid-2000s that “everyone has known” about Epstein, newly released document says

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Trump allegedly told police in mid-2000s that “everyone has known” about Epstein, newly released document says

An FBI interview summary recounts a former Palm Beach police chief’s claim that Trump called to praise investigators, raising fresh questions about what the president knew and when.

Did Jeffrey Epstein help trigger the 2008 financial crisis? What the new files actually show

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Did Jeffrey Epstein help trigger the 2008 financial crisis? What the new files actually show

Newly released court and Justice Department documents challenge the long-running claim that Epstein’s investments helped topple Bear Stearns at the start of the subprime crisis.

The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its 10th day as new FBI video shows masked, armed figure

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The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its 10th day as new FBI video shows masked, armed figure

Ransom notes, blood evidence and newly recovered surveillance footage have deepened the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie.

Trump statue project stalls amid payment dispute

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Trump statue project stalls amid payment dispute

15-foot gold leaf sculpture remains uninstalled as artist says he is still owed nearly USD 92,000.

West Antarctic ice melt could weaken the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon, scientists say

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West Antarctic ice melt could weaken the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon, scientists say

As ice loss speeds up in Antarctica, researchers warn it may disrupt one of the planet’s biggest natural climate buffers.

Musk says NASA contracts now make up just 5% of SpaceX revenue

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Musk says NASA contracts now make up just 5% of SpaceX revenue

Starlink has become the company’s main engine of growth, sharply reducing its reliance on government funding.

What the newly released Epstein files reveal about NY billionaire Andrew Farkas’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein

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What the newly released Epstein files reveal about NY billionaire Andrew Farkas’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Newly released emails and records shed fresh light on the billionaire’s decade-long friendship and business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein in the Virgin Islands

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