Why Was Concorde, The Supersonic Aircraft With The Droop Nose, Discontinued?
- Concorde was retired in 2003 due to high operating costs and limited passenger capacity
- The 1970s oil crisis made Concorde's fuel consumption economically unviable compared to new jets
- Supersonic sonic booms restricted Concorde's routes mostly to transatlantic flights only
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First High-Level US-Iran Talks See Key Agreements After Brief Walkout
- High-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland began with tension and an Iranian walkout
- A 60-day roadmap was set to reach a final deal with ongoing technical talks
- A communication line has been formed to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz
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54 Injured, 18 Missing As Explosion Rocks Qatar's Natural Gas Hub
- Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas terminal injured at least 54 workers and left 18 missing
- Blast occurred during efforts to restart exports halted after Iran's earlier attack on the facility
- QatarEnergy confirmed the explosion and fire at the Barzan gas supply facility in the industrial area
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INR Stablecoin Can Make Indian Rupee International: WazirX Founder
- A rupee-backed stablecoin can boost the Indian currency's international use and utility
- Tokenisation and RWAs can increase investment access and help India leapfrog financial growth
- India’s crypto regulation will take time and must differ from global frameworks like MICA or Genius Act
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2 Guinness Records, 90 Minutes Of Defiance: The Story Of Iran Goalkeeper
- Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves to secure a goalless draw against Belgium
- Beiranvand holds two Guinness World Records for longest throw and longest drop kick in football
- Born into poverty, Beiranvand ran away to Tehran and overcame extreme hardships to pursue football
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CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Released: 7 Questions Dropped, Result Out Soon
- The NTA released the final CUET UG 2026 answer key on the official website
- Seven questions were dropped after review of candidate objections and errors
- Candidates can download the final answer key PDF from cuet.nta.nic.in homepage
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Woman, 76, Killed After Tesla Driver On Autopilot Crashes Into Her Texas Home
- A Tesla on automated mode crashed into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old woman
- The driver, Michael Butler, was cooperative and showed no signs of intoxication
- The victim, Martha Avila, was struck inside her house and later died in hospital
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Odisha Transport Minister's Nephew Arrested In Woman Student Suicide Case
- Police arrested Odisha Transport minister's nephew for abetment of suicide of a woman student
- Deceased woman student, 20, found hanging in her hostel room in Ganjam district
- Case filed under section 108 BNS based on complaint by deceased's maternal uncle
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7 Women Killed Due To Gas Leak At Tamil Nadu Seafood Export Unit
- Seven women died after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood unit near Periyapalayam
- A total of 67 workers were affected and taken to local medical centers for treatment
- 46 patients are receiving care at Vels Hospital and 21 at Venkateshwara Hospital
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Ronaldo Called "Just Another Member" Yet Again, Portugal Teammate Stirs Debate
- Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao said players feel no pressure to pass to Ronaldo after 1-1 World Cup draw
- Critics question if 41-year-old Ronaldo's mobility affects Portugal's World Cup chances after draw with Congo
- "There is no one like him when it comes to scoring goals. He helps just like any other player," said Conceicao
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