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World Politics & Diplomacy 05 Oct 2026, 10:42 PM IST

Death Penalty Use in the U.S. Remains Rare, Despite High-Profile Tennessee Case

The death penalty has returned to public attention after Tennessee inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts, underscoring both the persistence and the practical limits of capital punishment in the United States. While still legal in a majority of states, executions remain concentrated in a small number of jurisdictions and are carried out far less often than in past decades.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition12 Oct 2026, 06:50 PM IST

At 100, a Pitt Physics Emeritus Shows How Longevity Can Be Lived, Not Just Measured

A University of Pittsburgh emeritus professor of physics has reached 100 while remaining intellectually active, offering a rare, human-scale lens on longevity at a time when aging, healthspan and productivity are reshaping public debate. His life underscores how disciplined habits, purpose and continued engagement can extend not only years, but usefulness.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:18 PM IST

El Niño Pushes Kasai Pitta Into View Across Rayalaseema Scrublands

A dry-weather shift linked to El Niño is drawing the long-tailed shrike, locally known as Kasai Pitta, into sharper view across the scrub lands of Rayalaseema. Birdwatchers and field observers report sightings along the Penna River belt and the fringes of the Erramala and Palakonda ranges in Nandyal and Kadapa, underscoring how climate variability is reshaping local wildlife visibility and seasonal movement patterns.

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Fashion & Luxury2026-06-12T09:30:00.000Z

At Pitti Uomo 110, Florence Reasserts the Authority of Tailoring as Scandinavian Outerwear Redefines the Modern Uniform

Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence opened with a pointed dialogue between old-world Italian sartorial precision and the pragmatic innovation of Scandinavian outerwear. Across the Fortezza da Basso, exhibitors framed menswear as both heritage craft and climate-ready utility, underscoring a market increasingly drawn to pieces that balance elegance, performance and longevity.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:02 PM IST

West Bengal Bypolls Set for High-Stakes Showdown in Nandigram and Rejinagar

West Bengal’s October 6 bypolls are shaping into a closely watched contest in two politically charged seats, with Nandigram pitting the BJP against Congress and Rejinagar setting up a direct fight between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. The outcome will be read not only as a local verdict but also as a measure of party strength ahead of the next phase of state politics.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 10:45 PM IST

Brazilians Vote in High-Stakes Presidential Race as Lula Seeks First-Round Win

Brazilians headed to the polls in a pivotal presidential election that could decide whether former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secures an outright first-round victory or is forced into a runoff. The contest has become a referendum on the country’s political direction, pitting Lula’s bid to return to power against the influence of President Jair Bolsonaro’s camp and the broader polarization that has defined Brazilian politics.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:14 PM IST)

FIR Filed Against College and Professor Over Alleged Research Publication Fraud

Police in Uttar Pradesh have registered an FIR against a college and a professor after a petitioner alleged he was cheated out of ₹26,000 on the promise of getting his research paper published in the UGC-CARE-listed Kanpur Philosophers Journal. The case has drawn attention to the opaque and increasingly commercialised ecosystem around academic publishing, where vulnerable researchers can be exposed to fraud and misrepresentation.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (10:44 PM IST)

China’s Anxious Gen Z Finds a Surprising Hero in a Professor Who Speaks Their Language

As China’s economy and technology sectors have advanced at extraordinary speed, many young people are confronting a different reality: pressure, uncertainty and a deep sense of drift. A university professor who openly addresses anxiety, burnout and the emotional strain of modern life has become an unlikely online sensation, resonating with a generation searching for reassurance and meaning.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (05:08 AM IST)

China’s Gen Z Finds a Voice in a Professor Who Names Their Anxiety

A Chinese professor has become an unlikely online sensation by articulating the pressures that many young people say define their lives: job insecurity, social comparison and a relentless sense of falling behind. His popularity underscores a broader mood shift in a country where rapid economic and technological change has left many Gen Z citizens searching for language, and legitimacy, for their unease.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (11:57 PM IST)

China’s Gen Z Finds a Voice in a Professor Who Names Their Anxiety

A Chinese professor has become an unlikely online sensation among young people who say his blunt, empathetic readings of their stress capture the pressures of life in modern China. The response reflects more than fandom: it points to a generation navigating economic slowdown, fierce competition and a widening gap between official optimism and private unease.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 08:49 PM IST

India Can Build Any Technology, Says Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Urging Stronger Backing for Startup Risk-Takers

At TechSparks 2026, Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala argued that India has the technical depth to build virtually any technology, but must pair that capability with a stronger culture of entrepreneurship, risk-taking and problem-solving. He called for education reforms, greater emphasis on edge computing and closer consortia linking scientists with startups to address local challenges at scale.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance13 Oct 2026, 06:48 PM IST

IIT-Bombay Study Urges Sharp Cut in UPI MDR to 0.08%, Says Banks Should Not Take Bulk Share

A new study by IIT-Bombay professors has called for a steep reduction in the Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions, arguing that the current 0.40% charge should be cut to 0.08% for third-party application providers. The report also says banks should not rely on transaction fees and instead support the ecosystem through CASA deposits, while digital payment services must be strengthened to build trust and scale.

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