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A cat that scientists had never officially identified has just been recognized as a new species! 🐆

In Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest, a small wild cat was initially mistaken for a stray. But genetic testing revealed something extraordinary—the cat represents a distinct evolutionary lineage that separated from other tiger cats around 1.4 million years ago.

Local Indigenous communities already knew this animal as the Tilcayo, and scientists have now formally named it Leopardus tilcayo, or the Tilcayo tiger cat.

Only a tiny number of individuals have been documented so far, and scientists still don't know how large its population is.

A species hidden in the forests for millions of years—and only now officially recognized.

Modi Ji’s birthday—and a very unexpected “gift” from America. 🇮🇳🇺🇸

The U.S. Congress has passed a Russia sanctions bill that gives President Donald Trump the discretion to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, potentially including India.

But 100% tariffs have NOT automatically been imposed on India. The next question is whether and how the Trump administration will use this authority.

India has reiterated that energy security for 1.4 billion people remains a priority and has said it will take steps to protect its trade and economic interests.

With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, the Russia-Ukraine war, energy prices and inflation are also important issues in American politics.

Will Trump actually impose 100% tariffs on India—or is this mainly a tool to pressure countries buying Russian energy?

Did world leaders really fall sick after returning from the BRICS Summit in India?

Social media has been flooded with claims about the health of Xi Jinping and other BRICS leaders after the New Delhi summit.

But the reality is more complicated. India’s MEA flagged some of the viral claims as fake or misleading. A viral video involving Xi Jinping was also interpreted out of context, with later footage suggesting an earpiece-related issue rather than evidence of a stroke or serious illness.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s illness was confirmed, but his office did not link it to India or the BRICS Summit.

So, how much of the viral BRICS health controversy is actually true?

What happens if the race to build smarter AI becomes faster than our ability to control it?

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from the company and publicly warned that the AI industry may be moving toward self-improving superintelligence faster than safety measures can keep up. Coxon previously worked in pretraining research at both OpenAI and Anthropic

UPI charges are changing from October 15, 2026. 🚨

Under the new framework, eligible merchant UPI transactions above ₹2,000 will attract a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), with the charge capped at ₹300 per transaction. Person-to-person UPI transfers will remain free, while several small-merchant transactions will also remain outside MDR.

The government says customers will not be directly charged and banks/payment providers have been advised to ensure merchants don't pass the MDR directly to customers.

Is the United Kingdom heading toward a breakup? 🇬🇧

On September 14, 2026, nationalist leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland came together in Cardiff and signed a declaration supporting their right to self-determination and calling for constitutional change.

But this does not mean that Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland have declared independence.

Scotland is pushing for another independence referendum, Northern Ireland has an ongoing debate over reunification with Ireland, while Wales is also demanding greater constitutional self-determination.

So, could the United Kingdom actually change its map in the future?

Watch till the end to understand what happened in Cardiff and what it could mean for the future of Britain.

The BRICS Summit 2026 has brought some of the world's most influential emerging economies together. But what is the real focus of the summit?

From Middle East tensions and global trade to the Global South demanding a stronger voice in global decision-making, the BRICS agenda could have a major impact on the future global order.

In this video, we explain the biggest focus areas of the BRICS Summit and why countries like India, China, Russia, Brazil and South Africa are becoming increasingly important in global politics and economics.

🌍 Is BRICS becoming a serious alternative to the Western-led global order?

Future warfare may not be fought only with tanks, missiles and fighter jets. ⚡

India’s DRDO SHIELD Programme is focused on high-power microwave technology. Under the programme, an S-Band Microwave Evaluation System is being developed to test electronic systems against powerful electromagnetic radiation.

In simple terms, modern battlefields increasingly depend on drones, radars, communication systems and other electronic systems. If critical electronics are disrupted or fail, battlefield capabilities can be seriously affected.

BRICS Summit 2026 is happening in New Delhi, and the world is watching India. 🇮🇳🌍

The 18th BRICS Summit will be held on 12–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with India hosting the summit under its 2026 BRICS Chairship.

Leaders from major emerging economies—including India, China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa and other BRICS members—are expected to discuss global cooperation, trade, economic development, innovation, sustainability and major international challenges.

Imagine a baby orangutan being separated from its mother and taken thousands of kilometres away from its natural home. 🦧

Recently, 5 young orangutans were rescued in Odisha’s Balasore district, raising serious questions about how they reached India.

Orangutans are not native to India. They naturally occur in the tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.