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Global cancer deaths set to soar by 93% by 2050

Cancer cases and deaths among men are projected to rise sharply by 2050, according to a new study. Researchers highlight that most of this increase will be seen in men aged 65 and older. Watch in for more details!

Adani-Hindenburg row: Mauritius banking regulator issues statement on funds linking SEBI chief to Adani

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius has issued a statement rebuffing claims that the country was a 'tax haven' after Hindenburg Research published a report last week and alleged that Indian market regulator chairperson, Madhabi Buch, was in bed with conglomerate Adani Group.

Hunter Biden sought help from US govt for Burisma project in 2016: Report

According to a new report, Hunter Biden asked for help from the US State Department as he sought to make a deal for a Ukrainian gas company in Italy while his father was vice president. Watch in for more details!

Iran rebuffs west’s appeal of not launching retaliatory attack against Israel

Iran on Tuesday refused to heed calls from the West to drop its plans for retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, which occurred last month in Tehran.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Family reveals chilling details of August 9 tragedy

The family of the 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, recounted the harrowing ordeal they suffered upon learning of the tragedy.

What does the recent wave of tech layoffs mean?

The year 2023 was the year of mass layoffs and it looks like 2024 will be a tough year for the working class, especially the IT industry. The trend of drop Cuts is showing no signs of slowing.

Adani empire in the spotlight as Hindenburg strikes with fresh allegations

Yet another blow has come to Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest men and the founder of Adani Group. The latest set of accusations by activist short-seller Hindenburg Research this week led to a heavy share sell-off at Adani's group of companies, wiping off around $2.

Nation gears up for Independence Day 2024: Security tightened, Tiranga Yatra launched across India
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As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, the nation is filled with pride and patriotism.

Indian doctors end strike over Kolkata medic's sexual assault and murder

The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) on Tuesday (August 13) called off their strike following a meeting with JP Nadda, the union minister for health affairs in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Women in China Created a Secret Language, 400 Years Ago | Gravitas

#Gravitas | Women in China's Hunan province, created a secret language Nushu, 400 years ago to communicate with each other without men understanding. It was a script used by Chinese women at a time when they were barred from formal education. Centuries later, some in China are on a mission to preserve the language as a cultural artefact. Watch this video to find out more.

Two polar bears attack Canadian worker fatally in Canada's Arctic region

In a rare tragic incident, two polar bears fatally attacked a worker at a remote radar site in the Arctic region of Canada. The increasing number of fatal polar bear attacks in recent years has prompted an investigation into these events.

Bangladesh tour of India: Gwalior replaces Dharamsala for T20I contest, confirms BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has opted to replace Dharamsala with Gwalior as one of the venues of the T20I matches during Bangladesh’s tour of India in September and October.

Netanyahu vs Gallant: Is Israel PM sabotaging peace in Gaza?

#Gravitas | Reports in the Israeli media claim that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant dismissed Netanyahu's declared aim of achieving 'total victory' over Hamas in Gaza as nothing more than 'nonsense.' The Prime Minister's office then responded with a statement accusing Gallant of harming Israel’s chances of securing a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Watch in for more details!

Uttar Pradesh debt-ridden couple commits suicide in Haridwar

A couple from northern India's Uttar Pradesh, identified as Saurabh Babbar (35) and his wife Mona, allegedly died by suicide in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, due to mounting financial debts.

Is there life on mars? Scientists find 'oceans' of water miles beneath surface

#Gravitas | Researchers are suggesting that Mars, which lost its atmosphere billions of years ago, might still harbour significant quantities of water trapped beneath its surface. The amount of water could potentially fill an ocean 1-2 kilometers deep. On Earth, where there's liquid water, there's life—even deep underground. Could the same hold true for Mars?

Gravitas recall: Building the berlin wall

Gravitas recall: on 13 August 1961, construction began on a wall that would divide berlin in two. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Jammu & Kashmir: Indian Army Captain killed in action during encounter in J&K’s Doda | Gravitas

One Indian Army captain was killed in the line of duty during an encounter in the Akar Forest area of Doda district in the Jammu region in northern India. One unidentified terrorist was also killed in the same operation by security forces and arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession. The Indian Army lost a brave officer on Wednesday (August 14) during a gunfight in the Doda district of the Jammu region. Captain Deepak was leading the operation but was shot at by terrorists and later evacuated to the hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.