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What is VRRR? Why the RBI is draining cash from banks
The RBI is running large VRRR auctions to drain excess cash. This explainer breaks down how variable rate reverse repos work and…
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Sports
CAS hears Senegal’s appeal over AFCON title today
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Senegal's appeal on October 8 against CAF's decision stripping it of the 2025 AFCON title…
Science
Australian cancer stem cells fly to space and back
Stem cells from Adelaide University's Centre for Cancer Biology flew aboard the MAPHEUS-17 rocket on October 1 to study cancer responses in…
Good News
Bronx Zoo rescues 800 endangered turtles from traffickers
The Bronx Zoo has rescued and rehabilitated over 800 North American box turtles seized from wildlife traffickers at New York-area airports since…
Science
Scientists turn plastic bottles into protein-rich cookies
Southern Illinois researchers used engineered yeast to convert PET plastic and farm waste into protein-rich 3D-printed cookies called uBites for space missions.
Law & Justice
Gem Granites’ Veeramani remanded in fresh POCSO case
Gem Granites owner Gem R Veeramani, 84, was remanded to 14 days' judicial custody in a fresh POCSO complaint alleging sexual abuse…
Entertainment
Mirzapur duo Abhishek, Divyenndu reunite for empire drama
Abhishek Banerjee and Divyenndu reunite for an empire-style drama from Endemol, their third collaboration after Mirzapur, streaming on an Amazon platform.
Sports
Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 to win IFA Shield
Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat East Bengal 1-0 in the IFA Shield final in Kolkata, Samir Zeljkovic's 44th-minute goal sealing the club's…
Sports
Everton’s Sherif fined £5,000 over FA betting breaches
Everton forward Martin Sherif was fined £5,000 after admitting 61 bets were placed on football via accounts in his name between November…
Sports
NWSL to expand to at least 20 teams, says commissioner
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said the league will open a data room for teams 19 and 20, with Atlanta and Columbus joining…