Scientists use pigeons to train AI for cancer detection

Scientists in the US are reportedly studying pigeons' visual abilities to help develop AI tools for earlier cancer detection and fewer missed abnormalities in medical scans. Researchers led by Dr Gregory DiGirolamo trained six pigeons to watch short CT scan videos and identify lung nodules. The birds learned the task via food-reward training and generalised to scans they hadn't seen.
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11:11 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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NCERT Kannada book sparks row over religion, vegetarian food push

NCERT Class 6 Kannada textbook 'Krishna' has drawn criticism from educationists and activists for allegedly promoting religious and mythological themes and vegetarian dietary practices. Its nutrition lesson reportedly focuses on a vegetarian diet and doesn't mention foods such as eggs and meat. Critics also argued that the title 'Krishna' could introduce religious elements into the curriculum.
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11:08 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Venezuela earthquakes, says 'India ready to help'

Following a devastating doublet earthquake in Venezuela, PM Narendra Modi said, "On behalf of...people of India, I extend our heartfelt condolences...especially to the families who have lost their loved ones. We...stand in solidarity with those affected during this difficult time." He added, "India stands ready to extend all possible assistance." Early reports indicate 32 deaths and 700 injuries.
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News By: Garima Garg
11:06 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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CAG flags K'taka's scheme for women, says '₹46 cr given without bank details'

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged alleged irregularities in the implementation of Karnataka’s 'Gruhalakshmi' scheme, stating that ₹46.52 crore was disbursed to 23,262 beneficiaries with no bank account details in the records. The audit also found 19,020 beneficiaries linked to common bank account numbers. The scheme provides ₹2,000/month to female heads of eligible families.
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11:27 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Before & after pics show hotel reduced to rubble after rare double earthquakes in Venezuela

After a rare double earthquake of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes in Venezuela, visuals of collapsed buildings and devastation have surfaced online. Before and after visuals of Hotel Eduard's in the country showed how the establishment turned into rubble after the earthquakes. Venezuela has declared emergency as thousands of people are feared dead in the disaster.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
11:24 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Why B'luru lawyer refuses to sue friend over ₹5 lakh debt?

A Bengaluru lawyer went viral after revealing why she chose not to sue a friend who owes her Rs 5 lakh. Despite having legal grounds, she said the lengthy court process, uncertain recovery of money, and emotional burden made litigation impractical. Her candid explanation sparked discussions about lending money, friendships, and the realities of recovering debts through legal channels.
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11:02 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Kiara's casting for 'Kamal Aur Meena' still undecided

Filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra has dismissed speculation that Kiara Advani has been finalised for Kamal Aur Meena, saying nothing is locked yet. In an interview, he said casting depends not only on the actor but also on the project's overall cost. The biographical film on Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari was announced in 2024.
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10:55 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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'India should implement polygamy like Pakistan,' says NCP MLA Sana; BJP slams her

A row has erupted after NCP MLA Sana Malik said India should implement polygamy (the custom of having more than one partner at the same time) just like Pakistan. She added that polygamy is allowed under Muslim law. BJP's Nitesh Rane slammed her, stating Sana has forgotten she is in a Hindu-majority nation and not sitting in Pakistan's parliament.
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11:55 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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What is a ‘doublet earthquake’ that struck Venezuela?

Venezuela was hit by two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 on Wednesday. This phenomenon is known as “doublet earthquake”, where two quakes of similar magnitude occur within a short interval and originate from related fault systems. It happens when stress released during the first earthquake’s fault movement quickly transfers to a nearby fault, triggering another major earthquake.
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11:50 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Tourist dies after powerful waves sweep him away at Goa beach; video shows his struggle

A 33-year-old tourist from Karnataka lost his life after being swept into the sea by strong waves at Baga Beach in Goa, officials said on Wednesday. The man was sitting on rocks near the shoreline when rough sea conditions triggered a series of powerful waves. A video of the incident showed him failing while trying to swim back to safety.
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11:50 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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NCERT flags fake version of Class IX book in which topic on Emergency was added

NCERT has warned against the circulation of a fake version of Class IX Social Science Part 1 book, 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond', and advised everyone to access/procure it through official sources. Notably, it's the same book in which a section on 1975 Emergency has been added. The topic will be introduced to Class IX students for the first time.
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News By: Garima Garg
11:48 am Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Are we truly together: Uddhav Thackeray as 23 MLAs skip MVA meet

At a Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) meeting, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray questioned the alliance's unity, asking, "We say we are together, but are we really?" "Are we united as...MVA in the House? Do we raise issues together?" he said. Notably, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and 23 MLAs, including NCP(SP) leader Jayant Patil, reportedly skipped the meeting.
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12:09 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026

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'Where is your father?' TN CM Vijay asks in Assembly; DMK says MK Stalin will return soon

Speaking in the Assembly, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay narrated a story involving the question, "Where is your father?" The jibe appeared aimed at Udhayanidhi Stalin and the absence of his father and ex-CM MK Stalin from the Assembly, with DMK responding that Stalin would return soon. Stalin has stayed away from the House since DMK lost the 2026 Assembly elections.
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12:05 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Bitcoin hits 20-month low, falls below $60,000

Bitcoin fell below the $60,000-mark on Wednesday, hitting a low of around $59,023. This is its lowest price since October 2024. The market decline comes just ahead of the expiry of around $10 billion worth of Bitcoin options contracts on Friday. The plunge follows a sell-off in the stocks of large technology companies this week.
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12:25 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026

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85% of under-16s in Australia still using social media despite ban: Study

More than 85% of under-16s in Australia are still using social media despite a ban introduced in December last year, a study has found. Researchers tracked 408 adolescents aged 12-16, surveying them before the law took effect in December 2025 and again three months later. The study found that 54%-68% of the underage users were still using their own accounts.
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12:24 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Chandigarh's heritage chairs pulled from Paris auction after last-minute intervention by MEA

Two Pierre Jeanneret-designed heritage chairs linked to Chandigarh have been withdrawn from a Paris auction after Ministry of External Affairs intervened at last minute on the directions of UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria. The chairs reportedly bore inventory markings linking them to Panjab University and PGIMER. Chandigarh Police registered two FIRs over suspected theft and unlawful export.
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12:19 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Sena (UBT) MPs split, ours won't: Sharad Pawar on reports of split in NCP-SP

NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar rejected reports claiming that five of the party's eight Lok Sabha MPs might join the BJP-led NDA. "Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have split...none of our MPs will split," ANI quoted him saying. Earlier, NCP-SP's Working President Supriya Sule said, "I'm not aware what they [NDA] are offering, but our eight MPs will continue to remain together."
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News By: Garima Garg
12:17 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026

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PSU mutual funds deliver 27% annualised returns over 3 years

Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) mutual funds have delivered an average annualised return of 27.51% over three years and 25.01% over five years. They outperformed every major thematic category and most equity mutual fund categories during this period, as per The Financial Express. The returns were backed by several policy reforms and business changes over the past few years, it added.
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12:42 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Tomato prices jump more than 20%

The average retail price of tomatoes rose to ₹43.7 per kg on Wednesday, up 24% from a year earlier, reported Financial Express, citing the price monitoring cell of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Prices have also increased 26% over the past month. The price surge is driven by heat waves and erratic monsoon rains that disrupted supply chains.
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12:40 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026

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Jaishankar seemingly takes dig at US with his 'entrenched powers' remark

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seemingly took a dig at the US while addressing Jeju Forum in South Korea. "Some entrenched powers also find it hard to come to terms with loss of competitiveness. International economy then becomes a zero-sum game," he said. "The natural evolution of the international economy is being blocked by non-market factors," he added.
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12:31 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026

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