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Ilha Da Queimada Grande: After the last ice age, the Ilha da Queimada Grande island was separated from the Brazilian mainland; today, it is the only home to the highly venomous Golden lancehead snakes in the world

Snakes are scary, venomous creatures found across the globe. Encountering even one of these slitherers sends chills down a person’s spine.But what if there was an island just full of these highly venomous creatures?This is not just a fantasy tale; about 90 miles off the coast of São Paulo, Brazil, is located on an island…

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Trump’s ‘D-Day’ economic war on Iran: Why Gulf states are most worried

The threat comes as Trump has repeatedly claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively US territory US President Donald Trump is preparing to take his campaign against Iran into a new phase, with Washington threatening tougher sanctions and economic isolation in a bid to force Tehran into accepting a deal. But the strategy carries…

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In 1969, an astronaut pointed Apollo 12’s camera at the sun and accidentally killed the live moon broadcast |

Imagine finally getting a colour television camera onto the Moon, knowing millions of people back on Earth were waiting to see the astronauts at work – and then accidentally pointing it straight at the Sun.That is more or less what happened during Apollo 12 in 1969.In November 1969, astronaut Alan Bean was setting up a…

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Market recap: Rs 87,960 crore wiped off four top-10 firms; Airtel bears biggest loss

Dalal Street ended last week in red, with four of the country’s 10 most valued firms seeing their combined market valuation erode by Rs 87,960.29 crore.Bharti Airtel bore the biggest hit, with its valuation falling Rs 28,052.96 crore to Rs 12,14,963.15 crore. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was the next biggest loser, shedding Rs 22,070.34 crore…

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Shravan Kumar Death News: Rajiv Thakur’s father passes away; Krishna Abhishek confirms the tragic news

Comedian Rajiv Thakur is mourning the loss of his father, who passed away shortly before the comedian was scheduled to perform at an event in Indore with Krishna Abhishek. Krishna, who had already reached Indore, shared a video from the event venue and informed fans about the unfortunate news.In the video, Krishna said, “There’s a…

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India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Injury scare! Rishabh Pant hit on wrist, walks off retired hurt | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field retired hurt after being hit on the wrist during the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.The incident happened during the 58th over of India’s innings, when Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara…

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Pezeshkian admits ‘many problems’, says Iran is in ‘full-scale war’ as US sanctions loom

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo credit: ANI Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday acknowledged the mounting economic and social pressures facing the country, saying Iran was dealing with “many problems” as Tehran confronts fresh US sanctions aimed at further isolating the regime.“I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to…

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‘Party of loudmouths’: CM Devendra Fadnavis says Rahul Gandhi’s Pune event for women a ‘showoff’ | India News

Devendra Fadnavis attacked Rahul Gandhi for “taking contradictory position” Women’s Reservation Bill. NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of taking a contradictory position on women’s empowerment, saying his criticism of patriarchy does not match his stand on the Women’s Reservation Bill.Fadnavis also attacked the Congress, accusing the party of…

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Us Fiscal Deficit: $40 trillion debt, $1.8 trillion deficit: Why US fiscal strain is worrying global markets

US fiscal strain deepens as $40 trillion debt milestone raises treasury yield risks (representative image) US fiscal deterioration is emerging as a growing risk for global markets, with rising Treasury yields potentially putting pressure on equities and limiting the Federal Reserve’s room for manoeuvre, brokerage firm Jefferies said in its latest research report.The brokerage said…

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Dalal Street outlook: Markets seek recovery after two-week slide; crude, geopolitical cues in focus

After two weeks of declines, Dalal Street could see some consolidation this week, with crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict likely to remain key drivers of market sentiment, analysts said.Brent crude prices, which are currently above $90 a barrel, will be closely watched, along with geopolitical developments, Siddhartha Khemka, head of research,…

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