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SciencePhoto: WIONSending robots to Mars is significantly easier and less expensive than sending humans. Robots do not require heavy life support systems, oxygen, or a return journey. In contrast, a crewed mission to Mars could cost up to $600 billion due to stringent safety measures and high fuel demands.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 MoviesActor Ranvir Shorey criticized the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) street protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Shorey urged the group to fight in Parliament and courts instead of hijacking public infrastructure, calling such protests the 'actual murder of democracy.' The CJP protests in Delhi oppose the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging voter disenfranchisement, which the EC and BJP deny.
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SportsPhoto: HT SportsIndian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir, aged 11, has joined Kart Republic, a team owned by Italian veteran Dino Chiesa, known for launching multiple Formula 1 champions including Lewis Hamilton. Mir switched mid-season after impressing in European karting series. Kart Republic has supported drivers like Lando Norris and George Russell. Atiqa will compete in the OKJ category, aiming to develop her skills over the next two years.
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WorldPhoto: Deccan HeraldNorth Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast, according to South Korea's military. Japan's coast guard believes it was a North Korean ballistic missile that has already fallen. South Korea condemned the launch as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions and held an emergency National Security Council meeting. The launch follows South Korea's recent hypersonic missile test.
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BusinessPhoto: Aaj TakOn Monday, the stock market opened strongly with the Sensex jumping over 400 points and Nifty also gaining momentum. Reliance and Tata Group's Trent shares started impressively. Sensex opened at 72,771, rose to 73,884, but then sharply fell to 72,379 within minutes. Similarly, Nifty opened at 22,593, rose to 22,651, and then quickly declined, mirroring Sensex's sudden drop.
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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldThe Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has urged Indian nationals to stay alert, remain indoors, and follow local authorities' instructions after Houthi rebels attacked Riyadh's international airport. The advisory, first issued on October 8 and reiterated on October 11 after fresh strikes killed an Indian, also warns against circulating videos or news related to the attacks. Embassy and consulate services continue to operate normally, with a 24x7 helpline available for assistance.
HT World··Riyadh
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Photo: WIONSending robots to Mars is significantly easier and less expensive than sending humans. Robots do not require heavy life support systems, oxygen, or a return journey. In contrast, a crewed mission to Mars could cost up to $600 billion due to stringent safety measures and high fuel demands.
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