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This one-shot drug cut bad cholesterol by 62%. Why doctors are watching closely

An experimental Eli Lilly gene-editing drug sharply lowers LDL cholesterol in an early trial, raising hopes of a one-time treatment for high-risk heart patients, but larger studies must still prove long-term safety

Will Bollywood boycott Ranveer Singh — its Rs 2,000-crore Dhurandhar?

Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 fallout has rapidly escalated beyond a routine contractual dispute. With boycott calls, compensation claims and legal questions now in play, the battle could have consequences far beyond a single film

‘Recognise Israel’: Did Trump put Pakistan in a bind with his new demand?

The US President has urged Muslim allies to join the 2020 Abraham Accords as part of the ongoing Iran negotiations. Pakistan has long resisted external pressure to recognise Israel, but how it navigates this latest challenge amid warming ties with the Trump administration is yet to be seen

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Why is everyone losing it over SpaceX's $2-trn valuation?

SpaceX made $19bn, lost $5bn, and is asking investors to find $2trn of value somewhere between Starlink, AI, Mars and vibes

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13,000 kmph, 6 warheads: Why Ukraine couldn't stop this deadly Russian missile

Russia on May 24 struck Ukraine with an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile — a weapon Kyiv currently has no capability to intercept. Here’s what we know about this nuclear-capable missile

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Is the Iran war ending? It's down to these 6 questions

Is an Iran deal actually close, or is Trump prepared to wait? Here’s what we know about what each side may give up on the six issues that matter most

Article image for: Iran’s ‘digital toll booth’ at Hormuz? What it could mean for Google, Meta & Microsoft

Iran’s ‘digital toll booth’ at Hormuz? What it could mean for Google, Meta & Microsoft

Iran is reportedly eyeing to impose licensing fees on the global tech giants for using undersea internet cables, which pass through the Strait, even as Tehran remains engaged in back-channel negotiations with the US to end the conflict that began on Feb 28

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Why Indian immigrants are hit by new US ‘apply in home country’ green card rule

Many Indian immigrants on employment and student visas rely on getting their green card while they’re still in the US. The new rule adds further uncertainty to the process.

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Why Karnataka thinks 'cheaper' drinks will save you

It changed how it taxes alcohol, which made the 'premium' stuff cheaper — and it's supposed to be good for everyone. Is it?

Article image for: JPMorgan banker accused female 'boss' of abuse. Now she says he made it all up

JPMorgan banker accused female 'boss' of abuse. Now she says he made it all up

A viral JPMorgan harassment lawsuit involving Chirayu Rana, a banker of Nepalese origin, has taken a sharper turn after senior executive Lorna Hajdini countersued him for defamation, calling his “sex slave” allegations false and malicious, and claiming they destroyed her reputation and life

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Is Netanyahu really on his way out?

Israel is moving towards elections faster than expected, Netanyahu's coalition is cracking, and polls suggest his bloc is short of a governing majority. Does that mean the end of the road for Israel's longest-serving prime minister?

Article image for: $29bn, 42 aircraft, 1 war: The cost of Trump’s ‘Epic Fury’ he won’t talk about

$29bn, 42 aircraft, 1 war: The cost of Trump’s ‘Epic Fury’ he won’t talk about

When the US launched its bombing campaign against Iran on Feb 28, President Trump expected a swift victory. Instead, within weeks, the conflict began exposing mounting losses and damage to expensive military hardware. Here’s what a report by the US Congress’s think tank reveals

Article image for: How a seven-minute cancer injection could change lung cancer care in India

How a seven-minute cancer injection could change lung cancer care in India

Roche’s subcutaneous Tecentriq can be given in about seven minutes, cutting infusion time dramatically. But its impact in India will depend on patient selection, local post-marketing data, hospital readiness and whether a costly immunotherapy can become accessible beyond large private cancer centres

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Why a retired judge's family is at centre of controversy over Twisha Sharma’s death

The death of 33-year-old former model and actor has triggered a legal battle, with her family alleging dowry harassment and evidence tampering, while her in-laws countered with personal claims against her

Article image for: US pressure, Imran Khan’s ouster and Pakistan’s nuclear secrets: What the leaked cypher reveals

US pressure, Imran Khan’s ouster and Pakistan’s nuclear secrets: What the leaked cypher reveals

The diplomatic cable published by independent news outlet Drop Site has revived Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign-backed conspiracy, once again placing Pakistan’s fragile civil-military balance under scrutiny

Article image for: From terror plot to hair clinic: The curious case of an LeT operative in Kashmir

From terror plot to hair clinic: The curious case of an LeT operative in Kashmir

The arrest of Mohammed Usman Jatt, alias ‘Chinese’, shows how deeply foreign terrorists attempt to integrate into civilian environments. Such blending, security agencies believe, makes detection significantly harder

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How video, deleted docs resulted in arrest of ‘M sir’ over NEET leak

The chemistry teacher in Latur is the latest to be arrested for the leak of questions from the national entrance examination

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What is the ‘jihadi drug’ that India has seized for the first time?

The NCB’s Rs 182 crore Captagon bust has exposed India’s first known link to a narcotics trade tied to Syria, Gulf smuggling routes and organised crime networks. But what exactly is Captagon, and why is it called the “jihadi drug”?

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Ayodhya echoes in Bhojshala: What the HC verdict means for Hindus & Muslims

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down a 2003 ASI order permitting Friday namaz at the disputed site, in a verdict that aligns with the Supreme Court’s 2019 judgment in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case

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Does the right to religion guarantee gender equality? Govt says no

Advocating a hands-off approach for courts in religious matters, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that social reform can only be undertaken by the legislature

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