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Scientists Warn Solar System May Face Earlier-Than-Expected Collapse Risk

New scientific analysis suggests the solar system may not remain stable for as long as once assumed, raising fresh questions about the long-term fate of planets, orbits and the Sun’s gravitational order. While the prospect remains far beyond any human planning horizon, the findings sharpen debate over how stellar evolution, orbital chaos and external cosmic forces could reshape the architecture of our planetary system sooner than previous estimates implied.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Dogs Decipher Human Language Using Unique Cognitive Mechanisms, Study Reveals

A groundbreaking study has unveiled that dogs employ cognitive strategies similar to human infants to interpret human speech, challenging previous assumptions about canine communication abilities. This research sheds light on the intricate bond between humans and dogs, suggesting a deeper understanding of language processing in non-human species.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Kumaraswamy Urges Election Commission to Reveal Truth Behind Reported Internal Differences

Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on the Election Commission of India to publicly clarify reports of discord among its top leadership, saying the institution must protect its credibility by placing the facts before the people. His remarks came amid Congress protests alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had taken several unilateral decisions despite objections from the other two Election Commissioners.

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Society, Crime & Public Affairs3h ago

Two Chhattisgarh Men Arrested After 10 Litres of Illicit Arrack Found on Bus Near Katpadi

Police in Katpadi arrested two bus passengers after seizing 10 litres of illicit arrack during a vehicle check near Christianpet village on Saturday. The accused, both from Chhattisgarh, allegedly told investigators they were carrying the liquor to Hosur to sell to workers at a private company.

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National Governance & Policy4h ago

Press Club Condemns Detention of Journalists Covering Jantar Mantar Protest, Calls It Grave Threat to Press Freedom

The Press Club of India has condemned the detention of two journalists, Frontline's Vedaant Lakhera and The Wire's Mohammad Irfan, while they were covering a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The club said both reporters were wearing press IDs and described the police action as deeply troubling, while also criticising a separate West Bengal Police FIR against Maktoob Media as an attack on independent journalism.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory5h ago

Delhi High Court: Muslim Marriage Cannot Override POCSO, Child Consent Has No Legal Force

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a marriage recognised under Muslim personal law cannot shield a man from prosecution under the POCSO Act if the wife was below 18 at the time of sexual intercourse. Justice Sanjeev Narula said personal law may determine the validity of a marriage, but it cannot create an exception to a secular criminal statute where Parliament has provided none.

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National Governance & Policy4h ago

Election Commission Halts Physical Hearings for Disputed Voters, Launches Fresh Enrolment Drive

The Election Commission of India has moved to ease concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls by stopping routine physical hearings for voters flagged for unmapped records or logical discrepancies. It also announced an immediate enrolment drive for those left out of the rolls, including young and first-time voters, while setting up a review of the ECINet portal amid internal friction over its functioning.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory5h ago

Andhra Pradesh refuses to defend transgender law changes in Supreme Court as Uttarakhand backs amendments

The NDA-ruled Andhra Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court it will not defend the Centre's 2026 amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, saying the constitutional validity of the law is primarily a Union matter. In contrast, BJP-ruled Uttarakhand has supported the amendments, arguing that the law has not diluted transgender rights in the state and that certification and welfare processes continue.

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