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Delimitation could become ‘permanent wound,’ warns Asaduddin Owaisi
Hyderabad: AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, April 16, strongly opposed the Centre’s proposed Bills on delimitation, alleging that they would weaken the Opposition, distort federal balance, and dilute the political voice of minorities. Speaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha on three bills introduced for amendments to the women’s quota law and setting up a…
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Another Orban? Here’s why you should care about Bulgaria’s upcoming elections
Outgoing Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev (C) meets with supporters as he leaves the Bulgarian Presidency parade entrance after attending the handover ceremony with the new president and current vice president, in Sofia on Jan. 23, 2026. (Doychinov / AFP via Getty Images) A new Russian-friendly leader may soon emerge in the EU and NATO — this time, in the Balkans.…
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These ’90s movies are even better than you remember
You can see a wistful longing for the 1990s in how many films from the era are getting remakes and sequels, and you can see it all over social media with things like the TikTok trend where iconic actors from the decade posted ‘90s photos and videos of themselves set to the Goo Goo Dolls song “Iris”. The nostalgia for…
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MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback
The 1987 Montreal Protocol is often described as the most successful environmental treaty ever created. It has led to a steady global phaseout of chemicals that once damaged the ozone layer and increased risks such as skin cancer. Research led by MIT has shown that cutting these ozone-depleting substances is allowing the ozone layer to slowly heal. (It could return…
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Hidden “Trade Winds” Inside Cells Could Explain Cancer Spread
A 3D single-molecule super-resolution microscopy (iPALM) image showing individual actin protein molecules inside a cell, each rendered as a single dot and captured at extraordinary detail — roughly 10,000 times finer than a human hair. Colors indicate depth within the cell, from blue at the bottom to magenta at the top. The blue and magenta dots cluster into curved structures…
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Rise in Young Men’s Religiosity Realigns Gender Gaps
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Driven by a recent increase, young men in the U.S. have now surpassed young women in saying religion is “very important” in their lives. Gallup’s latest data, from 2024-2025, show 42% of young men saying religion is very important to them, up sharply from 28% in 2022-2023. By contrast, during this period, young women’s attachment to religion…
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Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland? | Protests News
Fuel price protests across Ireland have been described as “arguably the most serious insurrection” since the southern Irish state was created in the 1920s. The increasing number of demonstrations has drawn comparisons with the Gilet Jaunes (Yellow Vests) movement in France and the prolonged confrontation over the government’s proposed tax rise on diesel in 2018 and early 2019. Since a…
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PM Modi on Delimitation Bill
New Delhi: No state — big or small, north or south, east or west — will be discriminated against in the delimitation of constituencies linked with the implementation of women quota law, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday while strongly backing implementation of the reservation in 2029 and warned that those who oppose this initiative will not be forgiven…
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What’s new to streaming this week? (April 17, 2026)
Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that’s before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer! Don’t be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine…
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Why Australia’s $17B Crypto Opportunity Depends on Regulation
Key takeaways Australia could generate A$24 billion, or about $17 billion, annually from digital assets and tokenized finance. But that opportunity depends on whether policymakers establish clear and supportive regulatory frameworks. Tokenization could transform financial markets by improving liquidity, automating settlement processes and expanding investor access to assets such as foreign exchange, equities, government debt and investment funds. Tokenized money,…
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