Himanshu wins Historic Gold in Javelin; India ends Asian U18 with 11 medals
India concluded the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with 11 medals: 1 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze. Himanshu Jakhar secured the country’s first-ever gold in boys’ javelin throw with a 67.57m effort. Other notable performances included Nitin Gupta’s silver in the 5000m race walk and Aarti’s double bronze in the 100m and 200m sprints.
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U.S. calls China’s DeepSeek “Profound” security threat
The U.S. government sees DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, as a big threat to its national security. U.S. lawmakers say DeepSeek might be secretly gathering personal data from American users and spreading false or biased information. It’s also accused of getting 60,000 Nvidia computer chips illegally and using results from American AI systems to train its own. Sanctions are being considered to limit its access to American tech.
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India to get 8 new Cheetahs from Botswana, first phase of transfer to begin in May
India will get eight cheetahs from Botswana in two phases under Project Cheetah, with the first transfer set for May 2025. The animals will be housed at Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are training ‘cheetah mitras’ and planning inter-state coordination to expand conservation beyond Kuno National Park.
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Ukraine bans China’s firms for helping Russia make missiles
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on several Chinese companies, accusing them of aiding Russia’s military efforts. Kyiv claims these firms supplied components used in Russian weapons. This move marks a sharp escalation in tensions, as Ukraine signals concern over Beijing’s indirect support for Moscow amid the ongoing war.
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PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on Yamuna and Delhi’s drinking water supply
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to address the cleaning of the Yamuna River and Delhi’s drinking water supply. Key discussions included implementing advanced technology for real-time monitoring of sewage treatment plants and laying interceptor sewers to prevent untreated waste from entering the river. The meeting also emphasized rehabilitating Delhi’s water system to reduce leaks and integrating an Urban River Management Plan with the city’s Master Plan.
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NASA explains how Solar winds could help form water on the Moon
NASA has confirmed that solar wind can generate water on the Moon. In a recent lab experiment, researchers simulated lunar conditions by exposing Apollo 17 soil samples to a beam of charged particles, mimicking solar wind. This process led to the formation of hydroxyl and possibly water molecules, supporting the theory that solar wind contributes to lunar water formation.
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Yoga instructor Smita Kumari sets another Guinness World Record
Smita Kumari, a yoga instructor at Adani Group, has achieved her second Guinness World Record by holding the Bhunamanasana (Greeting the Earth) pose for 2 hours, 33 minutes, and 37 seconds on February 17, 2025. This accomplishment follows her 2023 record for maintaining the Samakonasana (centre split) pose for over 3 hours.
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World’s first ‘Non-Stop Beating’ heart transplant performed
Surgeons at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) successfully performed the world’s first heart transplant in which the donor heart continued beating throughout the procedure. This zero-ischemic method reduces risks linked to traditional transplants. The patient is recovering well and has been discharged, hospital officials confirmed.
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Plant-based proteins linked to longer life: Study
Researchers at the University of Sydney found that plant-based proteins, like chickpeas and tofu, are associated with longer life expectancy and reduced mortality. The study analyzed global data from 101 countries (1961–2018) , highlighting plant protein’s role in lowering risks of chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.
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Manchester United Reach Europa League Semi-Finals
Manchester United, also known as the Red Devils, progressed to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a 7-6 aggregate win over French side Olympique Lyonnais. In the second leg at Old Trafford, Harry Maguire scored a decisive header in the 121st minute, securing a 5-4 victory on the night.
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