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The UAPA Sections invoked in the case include Sections 13, 16, 17, and 18. These sections deal with a range of offenses related to unlawful activities, terrorism, raising funds for terrorist acts, and conspiracy to commit terrorist acts.

A cryptocurrency scam involving a Ponzi scheme and "rug pull" tactics defrauds thousands in Himachal Pradesh, highlighting the need for caution and research in cryptocurrency investments.

India's progress in Directed Energy Weapons technology puts it in competition with other global powers, particularly China, which has made significant strides in ground-based laser weapons. DEWs are poised to shape the future military landscape. Girish Linganna reports

The results of the caste-based survey carry significant political significance as it may impact the state's political landscape, especially for parties like the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Janata Dal (United), and Bharatiya Janata Party, given the importance of OBC votes in a state that elects 40 MPs to Parliament.

The article discusses the credibility crisis facing the Premier League due to VAR controversies and highlights the need for improved communication and transparency in decision-making.

While ISRO has advanced mission preparations, international space agencies like ESA, JAXA, and NASA have also explored Venus. The mission seeks to answer key questions about Venus's composition, atmosphere, and surface features. Girish Linganna reports

Lawmakers are nearing a government shutdown in the United States as the deadline for government funding expiration on September 30 approaches. With no agreement in sight, federal agencies are preparing to furlough hundreds of thousands of workers until funding is reinstated.

The Chernobyl nuclear accident was caused by an unfortunate cocktail of human error and flawed reactor design. It was the worst nuclear disaster in history, releasing more than 400 times as much radioactive material as the Hiroshima atomic bomb.

Ravichandran Ashwin's chances of playing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy are slim, with Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja favoured as spinners due to recent form and conditions.

Explosions involving pagers and hand-held radios in Lebanon, linked to a sophisticated supply chain attack, have raised concerns about potential future threats to smartphones and highlighted the challenges of tampering with modern electronic devices.