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Nobel Chemistry 2026 Explained: The Mystery of Mirror Molecules
What is chirality, and why did solving its mystery win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry? A simple explainer.
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TRAI’s New Rules: Voice-SMS Plans and 30-Day Recharges
TRAI's new rules from around October 21 mandate voice-SMS-only plans and 30-day recharges. What changes for mobile users.
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US Visa Bond Now Permanent: Up to $20,000 for 50 Nations
The US visa-bond programme is now permanent: B-1/B-2 applicants from 50 countries may post $10,000-$20,000 bonds. Full rules explained.
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UPI MDR From October 15: Who Pays the 0.4% Charge
From October 15, 2026, a 0.4% MDR applies to UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000. Find out who pays, the Rs 300…
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UGC Lists 32 Fake Universities: How to Check Yours
UGC has named 32 fake universities in its 2026 list and warned against unauthorised EdTech degree tie-ups. Check how to verify your…
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Why Iran’s 60% uranium enrichment is the war’s sticking point
JD Vance says Iran must cut uranium enrichment to end the war. Here is what 60% enrichment means and why it matters…
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Claude Haiku 5.5 explained: Anthropic’s fastest, cheapest AI
Anthropic has launched Claude Haiku 5.5, its cheapest model yet. Here is what the 1-million-token window and the new effort setting mean…
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Why Delhi felt tremors on Tuesday night, explained
Delhi felt tremors on Tuesday night from a 4.9-magnitude quake in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. Here is why the shaking reached the capital and…
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Apple October launch: what to expect from both events
Everything we know about Apple's rumoured two October launches: the smart home hub on October 13 and new Macs later in the…
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Yankees swept by Rays: how the ALDS was lost
How the Yankees were swept by the Rays in the 2026 ALDS: the turning points, the fan interference call and what comes…