Scientists have discovered four new Earth-like rocky planets orbiting Barnard's Star, just six light-years away. Using advanced technology, these are the smallest exoplanets detected via the radial velocity method. Though too hot for life, their discovery aids in understanding planetary compositions and the potential for life in our galactic neighborhood.
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Following the tragic shooting at Florida State University that resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, president Trump expressed his condolences, labeling the event as "terrible." Despite the incident, Trump reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to upholding the second amendment, emphasising that he would not consider tightening gun laws.
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IIT-Madras director V Kamakoti’s remarks on the medicinal benefits of cow urine have generated controversy. At an event celebrating Tamil festival Maatu Pongal, Kamakoti claimed cow urine had anti-bacterial properties and could treat ailments. His comments drew criticism from groups like Dravidar Kazhagam, who argued there is no scientific evidence supporting such claims and criticized his lack of scientific temper.
The governance dispute at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics has intensified after trustees replaced economist Sanjeev Sanyal with ex-judge SC Dharmadhikari as chancellor. Interim VC Shankar Das challenged the decision, citing UGC regulations, while the Servants of India Society accused Sanyal of inaction over the institution's declining credentials, prompting demands for a new chancellor.
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Abhay Kurundkar, a dismissed police inspector, received a life sentence for the 2016 murder of assistant police inspector Ashwini Bidre-Gore, even though her body was never recovered. A Panvel court criticized the Navi Mumbai police for their delayed response and implicated two officers for investigative lapses. Two accomplices received seven-year sentences for assisting in the body's disposal.