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Trapped by gravity? Super-Earth aliens could be imprisoned in their own planets

Life is likely to flourish in super-Earths around the universe as long as they fall within their star's habitable zone, but their large mass will make spaceflight nearly impossible because large planets have excessively strong levels of gravity.

Apr 24, 2018

What is AFSPA? Controversial law revoked in Meghalaya after 27 years

The controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has completely been revoked from Meghalaya with effect from March 31, 2018. It has also been removed from parts of Arunachal Pradesh and is now applicable to eight out of the 16 police stations in the state.

Apr 24, 2018

Mysterious Nazi submarine, believed to have reached South America after WWII, found

Nazi submarine U-3523 has a few wild theories surrounding it including stories of Nazi gold, members of the high commission, and a last-minute escape to South America after surviving a bombing in May 1945. The wreckage has finally been found.

Apr 23, 2018

From Chandrayaan-2 to GSAT-7A, ISRO set for a busy launch season

The Indian Space Research Organization is set to launch five satellites -- GSAT-11, GSAT-29, GSAT-7A, Chandrayaan-2, and Risat-2A -- in the next few months. These satellites will reportedly help the forces secure the land and sea and aid them when it comes to guarding the country's borders.

Apr 23, 2018