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Friday, October 31, 2025
TopicMeteorite

Topic: Meteorite

Did a large meteorite really hit earth more than 12,800 years ago? Here’s new evidence

There is no doubt that platinum spikes in North America coincide closely with the large-scale extinction of animals about 12,800 years ago.

Suspected meteorite chunk found in Bihar village after ‘glitter’ rock falls from sky

The rock, weighing more than 10 kg and having magnetic properties, created a five-foot deep crater where it landed, officials said.

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Starbucks was once progressive. It’s now approaching a dangerous spot in culture wars

Former CEO Howard Schultz once told shareholders those who opposed his support of same-sex marriage were free to invest elsewhere. But now, CEO Brian Niccol seems to be selling Starbucks as a place that just, well, sells coffee.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.