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SciencePhoto: ThePrintAn international team led by a University of Bern archaeologist published findings in Science revealing evidence of cannabis use from 2,800 years ago in an ancient Siberian tomb. This discovery provides new insights into early cannabis use in the region, highlighting its historical significance.
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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldBangladesh has rejected former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's request for a new passport, calling it 'drama.' Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir stated that Bangladesh does not issue passports to terrorists and urged India to extradite Hasina. This marks a firm stance by Bangladesh against Hasina amid ongoing tensions.
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WorldPhoto: HT WorldDuring the Cold War, the CIA launched Operation Acoustic Kitty in 1964, spending $20 million to turn a cat into a surveillance tool. The cat was equipped with a microphone, transmitter, and antenna to record conversations between foreign agents and Soviet handlers in public places. While the technology worked, controlling the cat proved challenging, limiting the project's success.
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PoliticsPhoto: NDTVAt a rally, Chief Minister Himanta Sarma accepted and drank milk presented by a Muslim farmer named Md Sohab Ali. The farmer brought milk produced on his own farm and offered it to Sarma, who consumed it publicly in front of the crowd, highlighting communal harmony.
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PoliticsPhoto: NDTV WorldPakistani anchor Rabia Ahsan was found shot dead in her Rawalpindi home on Sunday around 3 pm. Police took her husband, Ahsan Tahir, into custody and seized a .30-bore pistol suspected to be the murder weapon. Rabia was discovered by her sister with bullet wounds to her neck and back. The FIR was registered under Section 302 for murder.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsTaparia Tools announced a ₹40 per share interim dividend for the financial year 2026-27, representing a 400% dividend on its ₹10 face value shares. The stock, priced under ₹20, surged 5% to hit the upper circuit on Monday before the record date set for November 12. The company’s shares have returned 70.38% in three months but declined 35.39% over six months. Investors must hold shares by November 11 to qualify for the dividend.
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Photo: ThePrintAn international team led by a University of Bern archaeologist published findings in Science revealing evidence of cannabis use from 2,800 years ago in an ancient Siberian tomb. This discovery provides new insights into early cannabis use in the region, highlighting its historical significance.
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