Class 8 Girl Dies by Suicide, Note Alleges Teacher Punished Her Over Homework

China's Brahmaputra Mega Dam Faces Serious Geological Risks, Chinese Scientists Warn

A new study has raised significant geological concerns about China's massive dam project on the Brahmaputra river, with the warnings reportedly coming from Chinese scientists themselves. The project has already been a source of geopolitical tension, particularly drawing repeated objections from India over upstream water control. India has long cited risks to water security, ecology, and downstream communities as key concerns. The latest findings add a new dimension to the controversy by highlighting natural threats to the dam's viability. The report questions whether the project carries substantial geological risks beyond its already contentious political implications.

Turkey Gifts NATO Leaders Custom Revolver Named Gumusay at Alliance Summit

Turkey presented NATO leaders with an unusual diplomatic gift — a revolver-type handgun named Gumusay, described as the first of its kind produced domestically in the country. The firearm was displayed in a wooden box lined in black, featuring both Turkey's national flag and the NATO logo. A placard inside the box identified the weapon in both Turkish and English as 'the first revolver-type handgun produced in our country.' The gift also reportedly came with bullets and a legal waiver, adding to its unconventional nature as a diplomatic gesture among alliance heads.

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Delhi Records 'Good' Air Quality for First Time in Nearly Three Years

Delhi's air quality index dropped to the 'good' category for the first time in almost three years, driven by sustained monsoon rainfall that washed away pollutants. The improvement underscores how significantly weather events can rapidly cleanse urban air. However, environmental experts caution that such gains are temporary without structural intervention. They stress that consistent, year-round emission reduction policies are essential to maintain clean air standards in the capital.