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For the first time in history, the younger generation has a lower IQ than the one before it. Neuroscientists are calling it a 'cognitive catastrophe.' From the death of the Flynn Effect to the rise of 'digital dementia,' we break down the reasons cited behind the great intelligence reversal. Is it the phones, social media or the AI?

Elon Musk’s rocket maker SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence startup xAI in a deal that will value the company at $1.25 trillion.

An iconic boxer’s statue has been stolen in London, just a day after a major jewellery heist in the city. The theft has added to concerns over rising crime, with the incident drawing attention to security lapses around public monuments.

Even as U.S. President Donald Trump promised good news regarding ending the war in Ukraine, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had other plans. Russia unleashed a barrage of missiles and attack drones on Ukraine, marking the biggest attack on the country's energy infrastructure this year. This comes a day ahead of the trilateral talks scheduled between U.S., Russia and Ukraine. Does this attack imply that a ceasefire in Ukraine remains a distant dream?

Top US and Iranian officials are due to meet to hold talks on a possible nuclear deal, while Iran's military chief threatened that "no American would be safe" if the US conducted strikes on Iran. Iran's Fars news says that the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln has retreated near Yemen, opening room for the pursuit of diplomacy in hopes of staving off military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The report says that the arcraft carrier had "withdrawn" about 1,400 kilometers from the port city of Chabahar in Iran, and is now near the Gulf of Aden, east of Yemen’s Socotra Island. The Pentagon is yet to confirm or deny.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s reference to China in the unpublished memoirs of former Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane (Retd) triggered a political firestorm on Monday, leading to repeated disruptions in the Lok Sabha.

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over X algorithm and AI-generated deepfakes

Josh D'Amaro is set to take over as chief executive on March 18 after receiving unanimous approval from the board, the company announced.

India will invest ₹3,600 crore over five years to boost astrophysics, building new telescopes in Ladakh, upgrading existing facilities, and setting up a state-of-the-art planetarium to advance research and outreach.

The US DOJ removed thousands of Epstein Files after unredacted documents exposed victim identities, sparking outrage among survivors who said the disclosure caused severe harm and retraumatisation.

The United States has reduced import tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18%, a move hailed as a major win for India’s trade. Following the announcement, Indian stock markets surged to record highs, and the rupee strengthened, marking its biggest gain in over three years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched attacks hitting the heart of Ukraine, with explosions reported across multiple cities. The strikes damaged residential areas and energy infrastructure, plunging homes into darkness as the assault intensified.

The UK’s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, is set to probe X and xAI after its chatbot Grok came under fire for generating sexualised images. Governments and regulators are widening scrutiny of X’s AI systems, intensifying pressure over data protection, content safeguards and regulatory compliance.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the nationalization of the voting process in the United States, sparking intense debate over election security, federal authority, and state rights.

China has moved to ban hidden and pop-out car door handles following a series of fiery crashes that raised safety concerns. The decision is expected to force major redesigns, with reports indicating that nearly 60 percent of China’s top electric vehicles could be affected by the rule change, triggering significant challenges for automakers.

Epstein Files cite claims that British media tycoon Robert Maxwell threatened Mossad over a £400 million bailout, alleging deep intelligence links and blackmail.

Peter Mandelson, ex-British envoy to US, resigns from House of Lords over ties with Jeffrey Epstein

Abhishek had hit unbeaten 46 off 19 balls on his IPL debut while playing for Delhi Capitals. He is now a rock at the top for SRH, hitting 1753 runs in 71 innings for them, at a strike rate of 162.16.