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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 08 Oct 2026, 07:19 AM IST

Astronomers Detect First Radio Signal From an Exoplanet, Opening a New Window on Distant Worlds

Astronomers have reported the first-ever detection of radio emission from a planet beyond our Solar System, a milestone that could help scientists probe the magnetic fields of exoplanets for the first time. The signal is not evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence; instead, it points to a powerful planetary magnetic environment that may shape whether distant worlds can retain atmospheres and remain habitable.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 01:15 AM IST

Astronomers Detect First Radio Signal From an Exoplanet, Opening a New Window on Distant Worlds

Astronomers have reported the first-ever detection of radio waves from a planet beyond our solar system, a finding that could transform how scientists study exoplanets. The signal is not evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence; instead, it may offer the clearest sign yet of a planetary magnetic field, a key shield that can influence habitability and atmospheric survival.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 10:17 PM IST

Spotify Broadens Audiobooks to More Than 180 Markets in Global Push

Spotify is expanding its audiobook offering to more than 180 markets, a move that significantly widens the reach of its spoken-word catalog and deepens its push beyond music streaming. The company says 350,000 titles in more than 120 languages will be available as part of the rollout, underscoring its effort to make audiobooks a larger part of its subscription ecosystem.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 07:59 PM IST

Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning Star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Academy Award-winning actress whose performances in On the Waterfront and North by Northwest helped define an era of American cinema, has died at the age of 102. Her death closes the chapter on one of the last direct links to Hollywood’s postwar golden age, when studio craftsmanship and star power shaped global popular culture.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 07:38 PM IST

How Trump’s Fury Helped Force a Hostage Deal in Gaza

A new account of the Gaza hostage negotiations says the incoming Trump team’s hard-edged posture became a decisive pressure point as mediators raced to secure a deal. The reporting and Brett McGurk’s forthcoming book portray a White House that feared both Israeli intransigence and the political shock of a returning Donald Trump, and used that anxiety to push the talks over the line.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning05 Oct 2026, 11:03 PM IST

AI’s Popularity Paradox Deepens as EmTech Future 2026 Comes Into View

Artificial intelligence is entering a strange phase: public skepticism is rising even as demand, investment, and product adoption remain stubbornly strong. In the latest edition of The Download, the tension between what people say about AI and what they actually use underscores a market that is still expanding, but under growing scrutiny. The discussion also points toward EmTech Future 2026, where the next wave of machine learning debate is likely to center on trust, utility, and the commercial limits of hype. For startups and incumbents alike, the challenge is no longer simply building AI systems, but proving they are worth the social, operational, and financial cost.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 11:29 PM IST

Spain Braces for More Storms After Deadly Floods Kill 102-Year-Old Woman

Spain is facing another volatile weekend of heavy rain and storms after flooding in the southeast killed at least one person, including a 102-year-old woman, and forced emergency crews to rescue scores of trapped residents. Authorities in Catalonia and other affected regions have issued heightened alerts as forecasters warn of intense downpours, flash flooding and dangerous wind conditions. The latest disaster underscores how rapidly extreme weather is testing local response systems across parts of Spain already vulnerable to sudden inundation.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 02:17 PM IST

Scientists Identify Two New Sea Spider Species in the Pacific Northwest

Marine biologists have identified two previously unknown sea spider species off the Pacific Northwest coast, ending a nearly century-long gap in discoveries of these unusual arthropods in North American waters. The find adds to scientific understanding of deep-sea biodiversity and underscores how much of the ocean’s fauna remains undocumented.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 08:21 AM IST

Astronomers Identify the Lightest Known Double Neutron Star System, Sharpening the Physics of Stellar Death

Astronomers have identified the lowest-mass double neutron star system yet observed, a rare binary that offers a new laboratory for testing how massive stars end their lives and how compact objects evolve in pairs. The finding strengthens the scientific case for using neutron-star binaries to probe extreme gravity, dense matter, and the origins of gravitational-wave events.

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Lifestyle & CultureJust now (03:42 PM IST)

Finland Opens Probe Into Suspected Break-Ins at Lawmakers’ Homes Amid Security Fears

Finnish authorities have launched an investigation into a series of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament, an episode that has sharpened concerns over the personal security of elected officials in a country long regarded as stable and low-risk. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the incidents could potentially involve a foreign actor, though police have not publicly confirmed any such link.

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