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The best option to minimise the chance that an asteroid someday smashes into the Earth – possibly wiping out life – is through the use of nuclear weapons, according to scientists at China’s deep space exploration programme.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the test of an upgraded 240mm rocket launcher system on Wednesday. Earlier this week, Kim oversaw tests of new “suicide drones,” and urged researchers to develop artificial intelligence for the unmanned vehicles.

Ten Palestinians were killed in Israeli raids and strikes in several towns in the north of the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army said it was carrying out an "operation to thwart terrorism" in the northern West Bank.

The Uttar Pradesh government has come up with a new social media policy encouraging influencers to promote the State government’s initiatives, schemes, and achievements with prize payments. The initiative of encouraging pro-government posts, schemes on social media faces sharp criticism from the various quarters with the Opposition parties alleging that no influencer or social media warrior can save a government which is bound to face defeat in coming election.

Ollie Pope has asked Joe Root for guidance on how best to balance the demands of batting and captaincy after an awkward first outing as stand-in England skipper against Sri Lanka.

#Gravitas | It's been almost twenty days since the rape and murder of a young doctor in a Kolkata hospital was reported. Despite protests and arrests, justice seems elusive. The situation has taken a political turn, with politicians engaging in a blame game. The question is, has politics overshadowed the pursuit of justice? Have politicians hijacked justice?

The United States expressed their doubt over the chances of resuming nuclear talks with Iran after its supreme leader hinted at the possibility of returning to the negotiations over the nuclear programmes with the former.

#Gravitas Early Wednesday, a large-scale Israeli military operation in the West Bank resulted in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians. According to reports, this operation is the largest offensive by Israel in the West Bank since 2002. It comes at a time when the war in Gaza is approaching its one-year mark.

#Gravitas As per reports, the Y chromosome which is a crucial determinant of the male sex is shrinking at an alarming rate. According to studies, over the last 166 million years, the Y chromosome has been gradually losing its genetic material, from 900 genes to just 55 now. If this trend continues unchecked, the Y chromosome could completely disappear. Without an alternative to the Y chromosome, the very survival of men, and by extension, the human species could be at risk.

A recent study has found that women in India's tech sector are paid up to 30% lesser than their male colleagues. The pay gap is neither limited to the tech sector, nor to India. So, what explains not paying women their worth?

Hindenburg Research has come out with a new report - this time targeting Silicon Valley-based Super Micro Computer Inc - over alleged accounting manipulation and sanctions evasion. Watch in the report for more details!

In India's Uttar Pradesh, social media influencers can now get up to rupees eight lakhs (over $9,500) for promoting the schemes of the state government. However, those found posting "objectionable content" can face legal action.

Nicole Kidman may have filmed explicit scenes in many of her films in the past but she admits her new erotic thriller Babygirl is nothing like what she has done before.

Liverpool attacker Darwin Nunez has been handed a five-match international ban by the South American confederation CONMEBOL on Wednesday (Aug 28) for his involvement in a fan brawl during the Copa America 2024 in the United States.

#Gravitas | Amidst the battle for Kursk, Russian forces have tactically advanced into Ukraine's Pokrovsk. What does Russia hope to gain from capturing this Ukrainian city? What's the importance of Pokrovsk?

Body Mists vs Perfumes: Which One is Better for You?

AI juggernaut Nvidia (NVDA) will report its second quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Nvidia’s announcement — the most anticipated results of the quarter — will send ripple effects throughout the tech sector as investors look for signs that the AI trade will continue to dominate market conversations into the second half of the year.

A new report has revealed that employees working at AI chipmaker Nvidia despite facing extremely stressful conditions are not quitting, thanks to the hefty pay packages.

It wasn’t in their destiny to have a happily-ever-after but reports suggest that Jennifer Lopez tried hard to make this marriage work. She didn’t just work on herself but also spent a lot of time “making sure Ben was happy and had everything he needed.