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Study finds egg white protein could help remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ from water
Study finds egg white protein could help remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ from water

Latest research: A recently conducted scientific study has revealed that a protein found in egg whites may provide an eco-friendly and promising solution to purify contaminated water, by eliminating ‘forever chemicals.’ The researchers who carried out the study discovered that ovalbumin, the primary protein in egg whites, can bind to and can capture harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), helping remove them from water sources.  What are PFAS?…

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6 new WhatsApp features in the pipeline; expected to arrive soon on Android, iOS, details here
6 new WhatsApp features in the pipeline; expected to arrive soon on Android, iOS, details here

Tech news 2026: Popular messaging platform WhatsApp is mulling an expansion in its ecosystem with several features reportedly under development for both Android and iOS devices. The Meta-owned app is currently testing updates through beta versions, which aim to step up privacy, customisation and safety of users. As per recent reports, the platform is exploring a range of upgrades; from subscription based services and parental controls to enhanced…

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Hours after Tehran apologised to neighbours, US Prez Trump claims Iran has ‘lost the war’
Hours after Tehran apologised to neighbours, US Prez Trump claims Iran has ‘lost the war’

US-Iran conflict: Shortly after Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian had apologised to its neighbouring countries over recent hostilities with the US and Israel, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has effectively ‘lost’ the war, and has been forced to apologise to its Middle East neighbours. Pezeshkian had signalled a possible de-escalation in the region on Saturday, underscoring that Tehran had no intention of attacking its neighbouring states and…

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Shuttler Lakshya Sen storms into All England Open semis by dominating China’s Li Shifeng
Shuttler Lakshya Sen storms into All England Open semis by dominating China’s Li Shifeng

Badminton news: Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen exhibited a commendable performance against Li Shifeng of China in the ongoing All England Open. Sen dominated former champion Shifeng in Birmingham in straight games, to seize the semifinal spot in the tournament.  Sen ranks No. 12 in the World In the badminton fraternity, Sen holds the 12th position in the world, and finished as the runner-up in the 2022 edition…

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Pop singer Britney Spears arrested in California, released later; charges yet to be confirmed
Pop singer Britney Spears arrested in California, released later; charges yet to be confirmed

Entertainment news: Global Pop sensation Britney Spears was arrested late Wednesday night in Southern California’s Ventura country, as per official records from the Ventura Country’s Sheriff’s office. Official sources confirmed that she was taken into custody at around 9:30 pm on Wednesday, and was booked on Thursday morning. Thereafter, she was released on Thursday. Till now, the officials have not revealed the specific charges under which she was…

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Diu native among 3 Indians killed in Iran-led vessel attacks near Oman
Diu native among 3 Indians killed in Iran-led vessel attacks near Oman

US-Iran war: A 25-year-old man, a native of Diu, who had currently been residing in Mumbai, was among the three Indian nationals killed in the Iranian attacks on two merchant vessels in waters off the Oman coast earlier this week. The incident marks a grave escalation in regional hostilities. The man who met the ill-fate has been identified as Dixit Solanki (25). He was aboard the MKD Vyom…

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Halting weight-loss injections may trigger rapid weight regain, finds Oxford study
Halting weight-loss injections may trigger rapid weight regain, finds Oxford study

Health updates: A new study carried out by the researchers at the University of Oxford has revealed that many individuals regain weight swiftly, once their treatment with GLP-1 based medications is halted. The findings of the study have been published in The BMJ, and have raised concerns about what happens after people discontinue administering popular weight-loss injections to themselves. Notably, injectable drugs such as semaglutide (sold under brand…

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MP Govt sets up 24×7 control room for state’s residents stranded in Gulf as Middle East tensions mount
MP Govt sets up 24×7 control room for state’s residents stranded in Gulf as Middle East tensions mount

MP news: As the geopolitical tensions have mounted across the Middle East, following joint strikes on Iran by USA and Israel, the Madhya Pradesh government has plunged into action on Wednesday. Officials said that the state government has launched a round-the-clock control room for the residents of the state, who have been stranded in Gulf nations.  Facility set up at MP Bhavan in New Delhi Officials aware of…

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Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s supremo after US-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Khamenei: Reports
Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s supremo after US-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Khamenei: Reports

US-Iran conflict: Amid tensions soaring across the Middle East, several media reports emerged on Wednesday, suggesting that Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the son of Iran’s former supremo, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been elected as the new Supreme Leader of the nation. Notably, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had died in the joint strikes launched on Iran by the US and Israel.  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Ayatollah Ali…

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CBSE Class 10, 12 exams deferred again for Middle East students amid escalating crisis
CBSE Class 10, 12 exams deferred again for Middle East students amid escalating crisis

US-Iran conflict: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on March 3, 2026, has again announced the postponement of Class 10 and 12 board exams in select Middle Eastern countries, citing the evolving security concerns in the region. Notably, earlier on March 1 too, the CBSE had announced that the exams in the Middle Eastern countries have been postponed until March 3 due to Iran’s ongoing war with…

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