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Gen Z is now officially the only generation to measure lower than their predecessors in intelligence. A neuroscientist says this is because short videos and summarised texts are being increasingly relied on, but this is not how the human brain works.

India has rejected directives under the Indus Water Treaty and refused to disclose technical data related to the Baglihar and Kishanganga hydropower projects. The move marks a firm stance by New Delhi amid ongoing disagreements over treaty mechanisms and information sharing linked to the two projects.

The United States and Iran are set to hold nuclear talks on Friday in Istanbul, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi expected to meet to discuss a possible deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme. The meeting follows signals from both Washington and Tehran that diplomatic engagement could resume amid broader regional tensions and efforts to avert conflict.

In the first 15 days of 2026, Delhi reported 807 missing persons—509 women and girls and 298 men—with 572 still untraced. Children and adolescents are heavily affected. In 2025 alone, 24,508 went missing, including 14,870 women, showing a decade-long rise and 52,000 unresolved cases.

A well-known name in Hindi and Tamil cinema, R Madhavan took a four-year-long break in the peak of his career in 2016 to reassess the kind of projects he wanted to do. The actor recently opened up about the learnings he got from that.

China moves to ban hidden door handles on EVs over safety fears from THIS date

Cosmetics brand Huda Beauty is facing calls for a boycott after its founder, Huda Kattan, shared a video described by critics as pro-regime. The post triggered backlash online, with users accusing the brand of endorsing political messaging and demanding accountability.

Ghana has paused its citizenship process for Africans, a move described as a setback for people of African descent. Authorities say the decision aims to make the process more accessible, even as the pause raises concerns among applicants and diaspora communities.

The Union Budget 2026 has brought welcome relief for Indians planning trips abroad. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a sharp reduction in the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages, lowering the upfront tax burden on travellers. The new measure aims to make international holidays more accessible to a wider segment of Indian consumers, while simplifying the process of booking foreign tours.

Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a triumphal arch, vowing it will be the biggest of its kind at 250 feet high. The proposal, described as a symbolic structure, has drawn attention for its scale as well as its political messaging.

Russia says its strategic ties with India is most important, and that it has not heard from India that it will halth russian oil imports. Kremlin's reaction comes a day after Trump announced a trade deal with India, claiming that India will stop buying Russian oil.

A statue of boxing icon Teddy Baldock has been stolen in Poplar after being cut from its base. The incident has sparked concern over the targeting of public memorials, with the removal suggesting deliberate damage rather than vandalism.

US President Donald Trump's decision to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18% has been met with a sense of relief in Asia's third-largest economy, even as precise details on the agreement remain sketchy.

Russian missile attacks have struck Kyiv, injuring three people and raising doubts over a proposed energy ceasefire. The strikes underline continued hostilities as efforts to limit attacks on critical energy infrastructure appear under strain. Ukrainian authorities reported damage following the missile impact, highlighting the fragile state of any de-escalation attempts.

US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in striking a deal with Iran over its nuclear programme, even as he keeps military action on the table amid escalating tensions. Tehran insists the only subject for negotiation is its nuclear programme and rejects broader demands or coercion. Talks are expected to focus on nuclear issues alone as diplomatic channels remain active despite threats and regional military buildups.

Dhurandhar 2 has landed in legal trouble after an FIR was filed against the film's location manager for allegedly flying a drone in the high-security Fort area of South Mumbai without permission.

'Our PM is compromised': Rahul Gandhi's big allegation on India-US trade deal

The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes as protests erupted over Rahul Gandhi’s speech during the Motion of Thanks debate, leading to disruptions and heated exchanges between the treasury benches and the opposition.