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SciencePhoto: TOI ScienceThe ancient Maya civilization used a red pigment made from mercury-rich cinnabar for temple decoration and rituals. This practice caused long-lasting mercury contamination in nearby lakes, affecting aquatic life and potentially human health. Research highlights widespread environmental impact at multiple Maya sites due to elevated mercury levels from this pigment use.
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BusinessPhoto: News18Hi BusinessDuring Muhurat Trading, most sectoral indices traded in green, with Nifty Auto rising nearly 0.5%. Major auto stocks, including Maruti and Ashok Leyland, showed strong gains and traded with positive momentum in the market session.
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EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentKatrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal shared a new photo of their son Vihaan, giving fans a rare and clear glimpse of the baby after celebrating his first birthday. The couple has mostly kept Vihaan away from the public eye, making this recent image a special moment that has attracted widespread attention.
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PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that armed Naxalites have been wiped out from the forests. However, he warned that the threat of Naxalism persists as 'Dimagi Naxals' have taken control of various organisations, including political parties, indicating a new form of influence beyond armed conflict.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18Tikeshwar Sahu, a 38-year-old from Raipur, traveled to Russia in September after receiving a job offer via Telegram. Soon after arrival, he was detained on alleged fabricated charges and pressured to join the Russian Army in the Ukraine conflict. His family has appealed to the Chhattisgarh government for intervention, legal aid, medical care, and his safe return. The case is similar to another Indian detained in Russia.
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WorldPhoto: News18 WorldA Saudi Aramco tower in Riyadh suffered damage from falling shrapnel during a Houthi attack on Sunday morning. Eyewitnesses reported shattered windows and damage across multiple floors in the King Abdullah Financial District. The attack was a retaliation by Yemen’s Armed Forces following Saudi strikes on Yemen. Saudi officials confirmed the incident and intercepted two ballistic missiles.
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Photo: TOI ScienceThe ancient Maya civilization used a red pigment made from mercury-rich cinnabar for temple decoration and rituals. This practice caused long-lasting mercury contamination in nearby lakes, affecting aquatic life and potentially human health. Research highlights widespread environmental impact at multiple Maya sites due to elevated mercury levels from this pigment use.
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