The Stop Killing Games petition surpassed a million signatures, fueled by an unexpected twist. Pirate Software's criticism sparked a social media backlash, ironically boosting the movement as supporters rallied against his perceived villain narrative. Despite his claims of minimal impact, the controversy surrounding his stance unified SKG advocates, injecting fresh energy into the campaign.
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The J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused, including Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahudeen, in a cross-border narco-terror case. Investigations revealed a terror financing network involving Pakistan-based outfits operating in J&K, raising funds for HM through narcotics smuggling and sale. The network destabilizes peace in J&K by facilitating terrorist activities.
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Elon Musk wants the International Space Station to shut down. He suggests focusing on Mars missions instead. He thinks the ISS is old and costly. NASA plans to deorbit the ISS by 2030. Some support Musk's Mars vision. Others worry about losing ISS research and partnerships. A gradual shift is a suggested solution. The debate continues.
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Vladimir Putin paused a major event to take a call from Donald Trump, fearing offense at being kept waiting. The leaders engaged in a lengthy discussion covering topics such as Ukraine and Iran, though Trump expressed disappointment at the lack of progress on a Ukraine peace deal.