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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 15 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Kelp Can Reproduce Asexually When Mates Are Scarce, Study Finds

A new study reported by Nature suggests some kelp species can switch to asexual reproduction when nearby mates are unavailable, giving the marine algae a biological fallback in sparse or disrupted habitats. The finding adds a new layer to understanding how coastal ecosystems may persist under environmental stress, with implications for biodiversity, restoration, and climate resilience.

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National Governance & Policy11 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Ladakh Polls Row Deepens as Civil Society Rejects Election Timeline

The announcement of hill council elections in Ladakh has failed to satisfy protesting civil society groups, which say the schedule ignores winter realities and was framed without meaningful consultation. The Ladakh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance are pressing for the polls to be deferred to April-May next year, arguing that the current timing could undermine participation and fairness.

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Global Health & Biotech03 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Poll Finds 79% of Veterans and Service Members Feel Left Behind by Politicians and Society

A new poll highlighted by Military.com suggests a deepening sense of alienation among U.S. veterans and active-duty service members, with 79% saying politicians and society are leaving them behind. The finding underscores a widening gap between public rhetoric about military service and the lived experience of those who have worn the uniform. The result arrives amid persistent debates over veterans’ health care, compensation, housing insecurity, and the long-term costs of repeated deployments, raising fresh questions about whether Washington is meeting its obligations to the military community.

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National Governance & Policy22 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Society Must Stand by Families of Police Martyrs, Says Deputy Commissioner Rahul Pandve in Yadgir

Deputy Commissioner Rahul Pandve used Police Commemoration Day in Yadgir to call for sustained social and institutional support for the families of police personnel who died in the line of duty. His remarks underscored the human cost of policing and the need for communities to treat martyr families with dignity, care, and practical assistance.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Society of Authors Withdraws from AI Charter After Member Backlash

The UK’s Society of Authors has withdrawn from a newly announced Ethical AI Charter after a sharp backlash from members who said the initiative did not go far enough to protect writers from generative AI. The reversal underscores the deep mistrust many authors and creative professionals still hold toward industry-led AI frameworks, even as publishers and trade groups race to define standards for the technology’s use.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 11:23 PM IST

Altman Says Society Must Tolerate Some AI Harm as the Industry Advances

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has argued that the world should accept that artificial intelligence will cause some “bad things” as it develops, framing the trade-off as part of a broader technological transition. His remarks sharpen the debate over whether the AI boom is being pushed too quickly relative to safeguards, accountability and public consent.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning05 Oct 2026, 10:20 PM IST

Altman Says Society May Need to Accept AI’s Costs for Its Gains

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has argued that the world may need to tolerate some harmful side effects if artificial intelligence is to deliver its full economic and technological benefits. The remarks sharpen an already intense debate over how quickly AI should be deployed, and at what social cost, as investors continue to pour capital into the sector and markets price in a long runway of growth.

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