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NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory Completes First All-Sky Infrared Map in 102 Colors

SPHEREx mapped the entire sky in 102 infrared colors, enabling new studies of cosmic structures and early-universe physics.

ECJ rules Polish Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence, breaches EU law

The ECJ ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal breaches EU law and lacks independence due to politicized judge appointments.

Bharti Airtel approves ₹15,740 crore rights issue and reshuffles senior leadership

Airtel will raise ₹15,740 crore from a rights issue and reorganize senior leadership to reduce debt and enhance management.

WFI mandates national camp attendance and bars independent training for wrestler selection

WFI requires wrestlers to attend national camps and bans independent training to be eligible for national selection trials, ensuring merit-based representation.

French anaesthetist receives life sentence for poisoning and killing 12 patients

Frederic Pechier was jailed for life after poisoning 30 patients, killing 12, to undermine colleagues and gain power.

TikTok owner reaches joint venture deal to avert US ban

ByteDance and US investors formed a joint venture to keep TikTok operating in the US amid national security scrutiny.

Lovable raises $330M at $6.6B valuation, tripling in five months with vibe-coding platform

Lovable raised $330M at $6.6B valuation, tripling since July, driven by its AI vibe-coding platform surpassing $200M ARR.

Oil prices drop below $60, easing India's import costs and boosting fuel retailers

Oil prices below $60 ease India's import costs and boost refining profits, supporting economic growth and possible fuel price cuts before elections.

German Bundestag approves €52 billion military expenditure to enhance Bundeswehr readiness

Germany approved €52 billion in military spending to rapidly rearm and enhance NATO contributions amid Russian aggression.

EU agrees €90 billion loan for Ukraine without tapping frozen Russian assets

EU agrees on €90 billion loan for Ukraine without using frozen Russian assets, relying on the bloc's budget.

Kingfisher Airlines employees to receive ₹311.67 crore in long-pending dues

₹311.67 crore released to Kingfisher Airlines employees as per DRT order following ED's bank fraud probe and asset recovery efforts.

Cambodia accuses Thailand of bombing border casino amid ongoing conflict

Cambodia accuses Thailand of bombing border casino hub amid deadly clashes; no ceasefire confirmed.