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IIIT Ranchi First-Year Student Dies by Suicide, Probe Underway

A first-year student at IIIT Ranchi allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room on Saturday night. Police confirmed the incident and are investigating the cause, with preliminary findings suggesting exam pressure as exams began on October 8. The body was sent for autopsy at RIMS Ranchi. The student's family has been informed, and students are demanding better counseling support during exams.

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YouTuber Jack Doherty May Stop Posting Due to Contract Clause

YouTuber and streamer Jack Doherty revealed he might have to stop posting on social media after signing a contract with crypto casino Shuffle.com. Doherty admitted he did not fully read the contract, which includes a clause prohibiting him from publishing content online. Shuffle.com confirmed the contract and plans to enforce it. Doherty is now working with a lawyer to resolve the issue and informed his followers about the situation.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Placed Under Emergency by Pakistan President

Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, formerly ruled by ex-PM Imran Khan's PTI party, was placed under emergency and governor’s rule by President Asif Ali Zardari. The decision, made under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution, followed a federal cabinet meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif. The cabinet cited the provincial government’s disengagement from anti-terrorism efforts. This move comes days after PTI-led protests and increased political pressure by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.

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UC San Diego Identifies Genetic Switch for Butterflies' Enhanced Color Vision

Researchers at UC San Diego discovered the genetic switch responsible for butterflies' unique color vision. Unlike most insects with eight photoreceptors per eye unit, butterflies have nine, enabling richer color perception. This evolutionary adaptation helps butterflies better navigate flowers, find nectar, and locate mates. The finding reveals how a genetic tweak shaped their compound eyes' structure and function.

TOI World·

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Mamitha Baiju to Debut in Telugu Film 'Jai Hanuman'

Mamitha Baiju is set to make her Telugu film debut with 'Jai Hanuman,' directed by Prasanth Varma. The film stars Rishab Shetty as Lord Hanuman and serves as a sequel to the Telugu superhero film 'HanuMan,' expanding the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. Baiju also has multiple upcoming films in various languages.

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Six Firms Including TCS, JSW Dulux Announce Special Dividends

Tata Consultancy Services, JSW Dulux, Indo Borax & Chemicals, Premco Global, Majestic Auto, and Honda India Power Products declared special dividends for FY26. The payouts ranged from ₹10 to ₹236 per share. Share-price performances of these companies showed significant variation following the announcements.

Mint Markets·

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