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New Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to 30% Higher Risk of Dementia
A landmark 15-year study tracking 72,000 participants across the UK has found that eating a diet high in ultra-processed foods increases dementia risk by 30%, with every 10% increase in UPF consumption raising risk by 25%.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5: Multimodal AI That Reasons, Codes, and Creates in Real-Time
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, its most advanced AI model yet, featuring real-time reasoning across text, images, audio, and video with dramatically improved accuracy and reduced hallucinations.
Meta's Llama 4 Outperforms GPT-4 on Coding and Mathematical Reasoning Benchmarks
Meta AI has released Llama 4, its latest open-source large language model that reportedly outperforms GPT-4 on coding tasks and mathematical reasoning, while being freely available for commercial use.
RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 50bps to 5.5%, Biggest Cut in Three Years
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5%, the largest single cut since the COVID-19 emergency rate reductions, citing declining inflation and growth support needs.
CRISPR Gene Editing Cures Sickle Cell Disease in 98% of Trial Patients
A global Phase 3 clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing therapy has shown a 98% cure rate for sickle cell disease, with 210 out of 214 patients remaining symptom-free and transfusion-free after two years.
Stanford's AI-Powered Tutor AITA Doubles Student Learning Speed in Global Pilot
A 50,000-student global pilot of Stanford's AI Teaching Assistant showed students learning concepts twice as fast as in traditional classrooms, with no reduction in deep understanding or long-term retention.
India's Homegrown Café Culture Explodes: 40,000 New Coffee Shops Open in 3 Years
India's café culture has undergone a transformation, with over 40,000 independent and chain coffee shops opening across Tier-1, Tier-2, and even Tier-3 cities in just three years, fuelled by youth spending and the "café as office" trend.
Gen Z Ditching Social Media for "Slow Internet": Digital Minimalism Movement Grows
A growing movement of Gen Z users are abandoning social media platforms in favour of long-form newsletters, physical diaries, and community forums, embracing what researchers are calling "slow internet" — a reaction to algorithmic overload.
RRR Sequel Announced: SS Rajamouli Teams with NTR Jr. and Ram Charan for ₹1000 Crore Epic
Director SS Rajamouli has officially announced RRR 2, a bigger and more ambitious sequel to the global blockbuster, with NTR Jr. and Ram Charan reprising their iconic roles. Production begins in 2025.
India's GDP Growth Surges to 8.4% in Q3, Outpacing All Major Economies
India's economy recorded its fastest growth in six quarters, driven by robust manufacturing output, record-high tax collections, and a booming services sector that continues to attract foreign investment.
Indian Scientists Discover Water-Rich Exoplanet in Habitable Zone Just 12 Light-Years Away
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have discovered an Earth-like exoplanet 12 light-years from our solar system, with spectroscopic analysis confirming the presence of liquid water and oxygen in its atmosphere.
India's Nifty 50 Crosses 30,000 Points: Market Cap Reaches $5 Trillion
India's benchmark Nifty 50 index crossed the historic 30,000-point mark for the first time, lifting total market capitalisation above $5 trillion and cementing India's position as the world's fourth-largest stock market.
NASA's Artemis III Mission Successfully Lands First Humans on Moon Since 1972
NASA's Artemis III mission has achieved a historic milestone by landing the first humans on the lunar surface since Apollo 17 in 1972, including the first woman and first person of color to walk on the Moon.
WHO Approves First mRNA Malaria Vaccine, Could Save 500,000 Lives Annually
The World Health Organisation has approved the first mRNA-based malaria vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, showing 90% efficacy in trials across sub-Saharan Africa, potentially saving hundreds of thousands of lives.
India's Wellness Tourism Booms: Ayurveda and Yoga Retreats See 200% Growth Post-COVID
India's wellness tourism sector has grown 200% compared to pre-COVID levels, with Ayurveda retreats in Kerala, yoga ashrams in Rishikesh, and Vipassana meditation centres seeing overwhelming demand from domestic and international visitors.
IIT Bombay Ranks #1 in Asia, Enters Global Top 50 for the First Time in QS Rankings
IIT Bombay has achieved a landmark ranking of #1 in Asia and entered the global top 50 in the QS World University Rankings 2025, a historic first for an Indian institution that reflects decades of academic excellence and research output.
G20 Summit New Delhi: Historic Climate Finance Deal Worth $1 Trillion Agreed
World leaders at the G20 Summit in New Delhi have agreed on a landmark $1 trillion climate finance package to help developing nations transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change impacts.
Neeraj Chopra Throws World Record 91.65m to Defend Olympic Javelin Title in Paris
Neeraj Chopra produced the throw of his life at the Paris Olympics, launching the javelin to a world record 91.65 metres to claim back-to-back Olympic gold medals and cement his legacy as India's greatest track and field athlete.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5: Multimodal AI That Reasons, Codes, and Creates in Real-Time
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, its most advanced AI model yet, featuring real-time reasoning across text, images, audio, and video with dramatically improved accuracy and reduced hallucinations.
Cybersecurity Alert: New Ransomware Strain Targets Indian Banking Sector
CERT-In has issued a high-priority alert after a sophisticated ransomware attack targeted three mid-size private banks in India, encrypting core banking systems and demanding $15 million in Bitcoin.