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The collapse of LockBit, once the world's most harmful ransomware group, has sparked scrutiny over Russia's possible involvement and the mysterious fate of its alleged leader, Dmitry Khoroshev.

Germany's decision to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine could reshape the war's trajectory. These long-range, stealthy weapons rival India's BrahMos in capabilities, potentially enabling Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory.

Scientists studying Peru’s so-called alien mummies now claim the bodies are real and may have been murdered. New forensic analysis shows injuries suggesting violent deaths. The mystery around their origin still remains unsolved.

Seven members of a Dehradun-based family were found dead in a car in Haryana’s Panchkula. Burdened by ₹20 crore debt and death threats, they died by suicide after years of financial struggle and displacement.

India’s monsoon arrived early in 2025 due to a mix of oceanic and atmospheric triggers, impacting agriculture, water storage, and flood risk.

An X thread reveals a years-long alliance between Turkey and Pakistan, combining media, diplomacy, and jihadist networks to fuel global anti-India narratives, from Kashmir propaganda to orchestrated boycott campaigns and strategic disinformation.

If calcium carbide enters the ocean, in cases such as a shipwreck, it poses significant environmental, chemical, and safety risks, especially due to the explosive and corrosive nature of the reaction.

New research confirms that supernovas can become ultra-powerful particle accelerators, or "PeVatrons," but only if they explode into dense gas clouds. This explains why such events remain rare and difficult to observe directly.

At just 13, Rani Gaidinliu of Manipur led a tribal rebellion against British rule, fought for cultural identity, and spent 14 years in prison. Her resistance remains a powerful legacy of indigenous pride and courage.

McGill University researchers have identified nine blood markers that could help detect depression in teenagers. The simple finger-prick test may allow for early diagnosis, offering hope for better, personalised treatment options for adolescents.