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Neutron scans of a 100-million-year-old Queensland ichthyosaur found fish, cephalopods and a pterosaur in its stomach; crushing bite marks point to giant Kronosaurus

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Representative Image (Canva) According to a study published in the journal Gondwana Research, supported by findings from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), neutron and synchrotron scans of a 100-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil from Queensland have uncovered the marine reptile’s final meal, and clues to its violent end. Researchers found the remains of fish,…

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‘Let Cauvery unite our people’: Karnataka BJP chief calls on Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to bridge ‘differences’ | India News

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Karnataka BJP chief reaches out to CM Vijay over water-sharing dispute NEW DELHI: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra has written to Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay, urging him to adopt a cooperative approach to the long-running Cauvery water dispute and support the proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, saying the river should ‘unite our people, rather than…

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Capital One says anti-money laundering review led to closure of over 300 Trump Organization accounts

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Trump had claimed that blocking was politcally motivated US President Donald Trump’s family business Trump Organization has been accused by Capital One of having its bank accounts closed following an internal anti-money laundering (AML) review, according to a court filing amid ongoing legal battle.In a court filing on Friday, the bank said the account closures…

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MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule out: Registration begins August 5; check key dates

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NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule out The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. Eligible candidates can register online from August 5 through the official MCC counselling portal. The counselling process will be held for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of…

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Weekly Panchang, 3rd–9th August 2026: Sawan Somwar, Mercury Transit, Auspicious Muhuratas, Festivals

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The week begins with the First Shravan Somwar Vrat, a day of considerable fasting dedicated to Lord Shiva. It also includes Kamika Ekadashi. Several planetary movements will influence the week’s general energy. Mercury moves into Cancer. A harmonious 120-degree connection between the Sun and Saturn can support disciplined action, while the Mercury–Mars angle may make…

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Sasikumar clarifies his political stand at ‘Vadhandhi 2’ event; says his only focus is acting | Tamil Movie News

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Questions about actors entering politics have become common in Tamil cinema, especially after Vijay‘s successful political journey. Several leading stars have been linked with political rumours in recent months, and Sasikumar has now become the latest celebrity to face the same question. However, the actor chose to end the speculation with a simple and direct…

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Land mine blast survivor Soman Rana scripts golden CWG story with para shot put title | Commonwealth Games News

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(From left) Soman Rana with coach Rakesh Singh Rawat and Shubham Juyal in Glasgow on Saturday Soman Rana had spent nearly a decade believing his sporting career was over.On Saturday, the Army para-athlete completed one of Indian sport’s most remarkable comebacks by winning India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s F57 shot put in…

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Washington wildfires scorch over 2,50,000 acres; trigger mass evacuations

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Old Trails Fire burns near Dwight Merkel Sports Complex (AP photo) More than 4,000 firefighters, backed by the National Guard and crews from over a dozen states, battled multiple wildfires across Washington state, US on Saturday as strong winds and extreme heat fuelled blazes that forced widespread evacuations and power outages.Governor Bob Ferguson declared a…

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‘Dismantle terror infrastructure first’: India’s US envoy hits out at Pakistan over Indus Waters Treaty | India News

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India’s envoy to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra said Pakistan had eroded the foundation of the Indus Waters Treaty over the past five decades. He added that Islamabad had “dismantled” the goodwill and friendship that underpinned the 1960 agreement, and that New Delhi’s decision to keep the treaty in abeyance merely acknowledged that reality.As reported…

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