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Ammonium Nitrate Seized in Faridabad: Understanding the Threat

 

  • In a major counter-terror operation, the Haryana Police have seized over 2,900 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and other explosive-making materials from two houses in Faridabad. The recovery included an assault rifle, multiple explosive timers, and a large cache of ammunition. The seizure has triggered national security alerts as ammonium nitrate, though commonly used as a fertiliser, can be turned into a powerful explosive under certain conditions.

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James Webb Telescope Finds Many Sub-Neptunes May Be Rocky Within

 

  • A new study based on James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) data has challenged long-standing assumptions about sub-Neptunes, the most common class of exoplanets found in our galaxy. Once thought to host global magma oceans beneath thick hydrogen-rich atmospheres, new modelling now suggests that many of these worlds may actually possess solid rocky interiors.

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Manu Bhaker Misses Podium at ISSF World Championships

 

  • India’s shooting stars Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh narrowly missed out on medals in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the ISSF World Championships 2025, while the Indian team managed to secure a silver medal in the team event. Despite promising starts, both shooters faltered during the elimination phase in a highly competitive final round.

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Arshi Gupta Becomes First Indian Female Karting Champion

 

  • Nine-year-old Arshi Gupta has made history by becoming the first Indian female and the youngest-ever champion in the FMSCI National Karting Championship (Rotax). She clinched the 2025 Micro Max title at Meco Kartopia, Bengaluru, competing against boys and girls aged 8–12. Representing Leapfrog Racing, the young prodigy from Delhi Public School, Faridabad, sealed the championship in only her second competitive season, marking a landmark moment for Indian motorsport.

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IN-SPACe and SIDBI Launch Rs1,000-Crore VC Fund for India’s Space Startups

 

  • The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have jointly launched a Rs1,000-crore Venture Capital (VC) Fund to support India’s growing private space sector. The initiative is designed to provide early-stage and growth capital for startups developing innovative technologies across the space value chain.

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