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A groundbreaking new theory suggests that Pluto's moon Charon may have been captured in a "kiss and capture" scenario billions of years ago, offering a fresh perspective on the formation of planetary systems. Led by NASA postdoctoral fellow Adeene Denton at the U of A Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, this study challenges long-standing models of moon formation. Instead of the traditional collision model, the researchers propose that Pluto and Charon had a brief, icy encounter, wh

The United Nations has expressed grave concern over the significant increase in executions in Iran, with reports indicating at least 901 people were executed in 2024, including a particularly high number in December. UN rights chief Volker Turk called the situation "deeply disturbing" and urged Iran to take action to end the rising tide of executions. Iran remains one of the leading countries in carrying out the death penalty, following only China, where reliable figures a

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow has announced the commencement of the application process for its PhD program in management for 2025. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online via the official website, iiml.ac.in, with the deadline set for February 23, 2025. Steps to Apply: Visit the official website (iiml.ac.in). Click on the 'IIM Lucknow PhD Admission 2025' link. Register on the websit

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections, set for February 5, 2025, with votes being counted on February 8. Over 1.55 crore voters in the national capital will participate in the election to choose members of the 8th Delhi Assembly. A total of 13,033 polling stations will be set up across 70 constituencies, 12 of which are reserved. The Election Commission revealed that polling will take place in a single phase, with the last date

Political tensions in Telangana have surged as a violent clash erupted between Congress and BJP cadres in the Nampalli area of Hyderabad. The altercation, which took place outside the BJP state office, was sparked by a protest by Congress workers following offensive remarks made by former BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri about Priyanka Gandhi. The Congress protesters, reportedly throwing stones and eggs, triggered a violent confrontation with BJP supporters, leading to physical assaults with sticks and

On Monday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Aramghar-Nehru Zoological Park flyover, the second-longest flyover in Hyderabad, which spans four kilometers and has been constructed at a cost of Rs 800 crore. This six-lane bi-directional flyover is expected to significantly alleviate the traffic congestion on the busy Hyderabad-Bangalore national highway, especially in the Aramghar and Nehru Zoological Park areas. The Chief Minister also named the flyover after former Pri

​​ HMPV Surge in China and India: China is experiencing a surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, leading to overcrowded hospitals and public health concerns. India has reported three new cases of HMPV, with two case

Alienware Area-51 Laptop and Desktop Launch: Alienware, a subsidiary of Dell, unveiled the highly anticipated return of its Area-51 series during CES 2025. The new laptops and desktop are powered by the latest Intel and Nvidia hardware, making them ideal for gamers and power users. The Area-51 laptops come in 18-inch and 16-inch display sizes and offer configurations with up to 12TB of storage. The desktop model boasts up to 64GB

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a concerning increase in tularemia cases, also known as "rabbit fever," over the past decade. This infectious disease is caused by Francisella tularensis, a bacterium spread through various transmission methods, such as bites from infected ticks, deer flies, and direct contact with infected animals like rabbits and rodents. A particularly alarming finding in the CDC report is the risk of contracting the

Bahadur Singh Sagoo, a former shot put champion and Asian Games gold medallist, is set to be elected unopposed as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during the organization's Annual General Meeting (AGM). He will replace Adille Sumariwalla, who has served as AFI president since 2012. Sagoo, a member of the outgoing AFI executive council and senior selection committee, is the lone candidate for the presidency after Anju Bobby George, the current senior vice presid