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Clean Energy & Climate Transition Just now (07:34 AM IST)

Scientists Reassess Yellowstone’s Eruption Risk as Climate and Energy Sectors Watch the Fallout Scenario

New analysis of a hypothetical Yellowstone supervolcano eruption is drawing attention not because an event is imminent, but because it clarifies how a rare geologic disaster could cascade through climate systems, infrastructure and food supply chains. The scenario underscores why scientists and policymakers continue to treat volcanic risk as a resilience issue with implications far beyond the American West.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Appeals Court Upholds State Regulation of Kalshi's Sports Prediction Markets

In a significant ruling, an appeals court has determined that states, including Ohio and Tennessee, have the authority to regulate Kalshi's sports prediction markets under existing gambling laws. This decision poses further challenges for the burgeoning prediction market sector as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.

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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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India & World Affairs2h ago

At UNGA, Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism and water, says India will defend itself

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used India's National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rejecting what he called attempts to normalise terrorism and deny its consequences. He also linked global instability to rising costs for the Global South, pressed for UN reform, and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

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India & World Affairs5h ago

Jaishankar Says BRICS and UN Are Not Rivals, Calls for Reform-Driven Global Order

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said it is a "false choice" to frame BRICS and the United Nations as competing alternatives, arguing that smaller groupings are meant to support, not supplant, the global body. Speaking in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly, he said BRICS reflects bottom-up pressure for reform and alternative thinking within the international system.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Mamata Backs Opposition Unity Over Demand to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday signaled support for a broader Opposition front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying she would back any party that raises a common cause for the people regardless of political colour. Her remarks came as the INDIA bloc prepares to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid escalating tensions over the Election Commission and the special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal.

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India & World Affairs20m ago

US Says India Trade Pact Is 90%-Plus Done, Hailing Potential Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties

A senior US State Department official said the long-awaited India-US trade agreement is more than 90% complete and could be finalized soon, calling it a breakthrough that would "unleash another level" of bilateral relations. The official also pointed to a packed diplomatic calendar, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned India visit, a possible Modi trip to the US for the G20 summit in Florida, and renewed momentum on the Quad and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Keralam to Transform Tourism with AI and Digital Innovation, Says Minister

Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh announces a strategic shift in Keralam's tourism approach, emphasizing a holistic experience for visitors through AI and digital tools. This initiative aims to enhance the state's appeal beyond traditional destination-focused packages.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Alabama Teens to Get Custom TikTok Alternative After $100M Settlement

In a landmark settlement, TikTok agrees to pay Alabama $100 million, paving the way for a tailored social media platform aimed at addressing teen addiction concerns. The deal marks a significant shift in how social media companies engage with youth and their mental health.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Pope Leo XIV Hails Youth 'Energy and Commitment' as 700,000 Pack Paris Mass

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000 worshippers to an open-air Mass in Paris, praising young Catholics for the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" they bring to the Church. The event, staged on the Place de la Concorde during his four-day visit to France, blended religious pageantry with political symbolism, as senior French figures and presidential hopefuls looked on.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

CBN Rajasthan Seizes Nearly Four Tons of Smuggled Goods

The Rajasthan unit of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has confiscated approximately four tons of smuggled materials during extensive enforcement operations across the state. This action is part of a broader campaign aimed at tightening the grip on illegal smuggling and supply chains in the region.

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