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Legal Challenges of US Birthright Citizenship

Birthright citizenship has recently been at the forefront of legal debates in the United States. A U.S. District judge blocked an executive order by President Trump that sought to redefine this principle. The ruling marks the ongoing struggle over citizenship ..

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Implications of Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Shift

Recent studies have brought into light changes in the Earth’s magnetic north pole. This shift has deep effects on the behaviour of charged particles in the Earth’s magnetosphere. About these changes is crucial for predicting space weather and safeguarding satellite ..

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Prayagraj MahaKumbh Mela Stampede

The Prayagraj MahaKumbh Mela is Hindu pilgrimage that attracts millions of devotees. On January 29, 2025, a tragic stampede occurred during the Mauni Amavasya celebrations, leading to injuries and fatalities. The day is considered highly auspicious, drawing an estimated 10 ..

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Micro-Irrigation Adoption in India

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana was launched to combat the looming water crisis in India. Despite the initiative’s potential, Uttar Pradesh lags in micro-irrigation adoption. This method enhances irrigation efficiency and conserves groundwater. Other states like Karnataka and Maharashtra ..

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ISRO Achieves 100th Launch Milestone

On January 29, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked milestone by successfully completing its 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The mission involved the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F15), which carried the NVS-02 satellite ..

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US Funding Freeze Threatens Global HIV Treatment Efforts

The recent funding freeze imposed by the United States government has raised concerns regarding the future of HIV treatment and care worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that this halt could lead to increased illness and death among ..

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New Guidelines for Information Utilities in Insolvency

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced new guidelines to enhance the functioning of Information Utilities (IUs) within the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). These changes aim to improve identity verification, streamline processes, and ensure data integrity ..

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Labrys portucalensis F11

Recent studies have revealed a promising bacterial strain that can degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” Researchers from the University at Buffalo have identified Labrys portucalensis F11 (F11), a bacterial strain capable of breaking ..

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