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Technology6 Aug, 20:33

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage impacts the Moon

A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which had been drifting in space for eighteen months, has crashed into the Moon. The impact occurred at the Einstein crater at a speed of approximately 8,690 kilometres per hour. While the event has raised concerns among experts regarding space debris, NASA has confirmed that the collision poses no threat to Earth. Lunar satellites are currently positioned to document the site and examine the resulting debris.

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World22 Aug, 23:00

Panama-flagged cargo ship MV Ocean Winner sinks off Odisha coast

A Panama-flagged cargo ship named MV Ocean Winner sank approximately 240 nautical miles off the coast of Paradip, Odisha, while en route to Singapore. The vessel, which was carrying 1,700 tons of iron ore, lost contact with its operator, Victory Star Group Co Ltd, on Saturday morning. The Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy have initiated a search and rescue operation for the 24 crew members on board, most of whom are Chinese nationals.

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Crime & Justice23 Aug, 00:19

Gangster Goldy Brar claims responsibility for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar

A leaked audio recording has emerged in which gangster Goldy Brar claims responsibility for the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Nijjar was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in British Columbia. In the audio, Brar alleges that he targeted Nijjar because individuals involved in the death of his brother had been residing at Nijjar's property. Brar further claims that he refrained from attacking inside a religious site out of respect for the location.

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Business & Economy9 Aug, 07:23

US Senate passes bill allowing 100 percent tariffs on major Russian energy buyers

The United States Senate has approved a bipartisan bill that grants President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods from the top five importers of Russian oil and gas. The legislation, titled the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, passed with an 86-11 vote. India, China, Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Slovakia are currently identified as the primary nations targeted by the potential trade measures. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration before it can be enacted into law.

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Politics7 Aug, 11:20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu discuss West Asia situation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-Israel special strategic partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. They also exchanged views on recent regional developments and agreed to maintain communication as the conflict continues.

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Business & Economy5 Aug, 11:46

RBI Monetary Policy Committee maintains repo rate at 5.25 percent

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent during its third bi-monthly meeting of the current financial year. Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that the committee maintained a neutral stance, citing the need to balance resilient domestic economic activity against global geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions. While retail inflation reached 4.38 percent in June, exceeding the central bank's 4 percent target, the MPC noted that price pressures remain largely driven by food and fuel costs rather than broad-based economic factors.

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World10 Aug, 12:40

Iran releases video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid health rumors

Iranian state-affiliated media has released a video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei following reports from Israeli outlets claiming his health was critical. The footage, which shows Khamenei speaking with individuals, was circulated to address widespread speculation regarding his condition and whereabouts. Khamenei assumed the role of Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israel strike on February 28, 2026. While Iranian sources have used the video to counter claims of his hospitalization, some reports have questioned the authenticity and timing of the footage.

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