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1958, the US secretly detonated 3 nuclear devices 100–500 km above the South Atlantic

In a clandestine effort, Operation Argus conducted nuclear tests in the stratosphere over the South Atlantic Ocean. These detonations resulted in spectacular artificial auroras and fleeting radiation belts around our planet. The mission’s intent was to shield against Soviet missile threats and radar detection systems. Yet, the swift vanishing of these barriers caused significant communication disturbances, leading to the formulation of international accords banning nuclear experiments in space.
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A 9-year-old girl in the Philippines raised money to help one of the world's rarest birds

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American photographer who captured one of the earliest images of a total solar eclipse in 1851

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Pakistan whines, summons top diplomat over US envoy Gor's J&K remark in Srinagar

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US funded it, China built it at scale: How robot dogs entered new arms race

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'Legal cockroaches united': CJP hails planned protest for Bar chief's resignation

A protest is planned against the Bar Council of India chairman over a withdrawn directive. The All India Young Advocates Association will demonstrate demanding his resignation. This follows the chairman's apology to law students regarding the NALSAR University controversy. The initial directive barred NALSAR graduating students from becoming advocates. The controversy involved a campaign against the Chief Justice of India's convocation participation.
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Hockey WC: India extend dominance over Pakistan with 5-3 thriller, seal next-round spot

In a thrilling Pool D showdown, India triumphed over Pakistan with a score of 5-3. With Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek each netting two goals, India showcased their strength. Pakistan's Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan put up a valiant effort by scoring, yet India held their ground during the nail-biting final quarter, securing their advancement to the next stage of the World Cup.
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Trouble brewing for Zelenskyy? Ex-defence minister calls for wartime polls

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'Speechless' Garret Tan silences Lakshya Sen and Delhi crowd at BWF World C'ships

American teenager Garret Tan stunned Lakshya Sen, the 14th seed and the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, in a thrilling three-set match at the Delhi World Championships. Overcoming crowd pressure, a head injury and Sen’s aggressive play, Tan triumphed 19-21, 21-19, 21-17, marking the biggest win of his career.
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Sonia Gandhi's Memoir: Will We Finally Know The Woman Behind The Politician?

For decades, Sonia Gandhi has remained one of the most private and enigmatic figures in Indian politics, with little known publicly about her life beyond politics, power and 10 Janpath. Her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, promises a rare glimpse into the woman behind the politician—from her childhood in post-war Italy and her romance with Rajiv Gandhi to the devastating personal losses that eventually drew her into politics. The book arrives at a time when Sonia Gandhi has once again found herself at the centre of public and political discussion. So, as her personal story comes into focus, we ask: Has Indian political discourse been fair to Sonia Gandhi?