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05/09/2026

Extreme Biology: Inside the Lightning-Fast Strike of the Dracula Ant

Dive into the fascinating world of Southeast Asia's underground Dracula ants, home to the fastest mechanical movement in the animal kingdom. By pressing their spring-loaded mandibles together to build potential energy, these ants snap their jaws at speeds over 200 mph to stun prey in a fraction of a millisecond. Beyond their lethal hunting speed, these ants practice a rare form of survival known as "nondestructive cannibalism," feeding strictly on the nutrient-rich hemolymph of their own larvae without causing permanent harm.

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04/09/2026

Air India A320 Stall Warning Incident Injures 24

An Air India A320 flying from Phuket to New Delhi issued a stall warning while its seatbelt signs were switched off, after the aircraft rapidly pitched up and down at 36,000 feet, Indian investigators said. The incident on August 4 injured 24 passengers and crew.

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04/09/2026

Swiggy Shares Pare Gains Ahead of MSCI Index Exit

Swiggy shares ended 2.5% higher on Friday after giving up much of their earlier gains, as investors prepared for the food delivery company’s removal from MSCI indexes. The stock had climbed as much as 5.61% during the session before index-tracking funds adjusted their portfolios near the market close.

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04/09/2026

India to Face Japan in Historic T20 International

Reigning T20 world champions India will face Japan for the first time in an international men’s cricket match on September 22 at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi, the two cricket boards announced on Friday.

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04/09/2026

SEBI Presses Ahead With Hindenburg-Adani Case

India’s markets regulator SEBI has begun hearing representations as it moves to recover alleged gains from trades it believes were made using prior knowledge of Hindenburg Research’s 2023 report on the Adani Group, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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04/09/2026

Accel-Backed Rentomojo Targets $444 Million Valuation in India IPO

Accel-backed online furniture rental platform Rentomojo has set a price band of ₹384 to ₹404 per share for its initial public offering (IPO), which is set to raise around $133 million. At the upper end of the price band, the Bengaluru-based company is targeting a valuation of approximately ₹42 billion ($444.5 million).

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04/09/2026

The Oilbird: Nature’s Unique Cave-Dwelling Aviator

Meet the South American Oilbird, the world's only nocturnal flying bird that feeds exclusively on fruit. Thriving in the deep darkness of caves, these extraordinary birds use biological echolocation—much like bats—to navigate through pitch-black environments. Uncover the secrets of this rare species and how it masters the dark through sound.

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03/09/2026

Bharat Forge, Thales Partner to Build 70-mm Rocket Systems in India

India’s Bharat Forge said its defence unit, Kalyani Strategic Systems (KSSL), has signed an agreement with France’s Thales to establish local manufacturing capabilities for advanced 70-mm rocket systems.

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03/09/2026

Canada Assesses Import Risks After India Food Relabelling Raid

Canadian authorities are assessing whether an illegal food-repackaging operation uncovered in India could pose a risk to food products imported into Canada. Indian authorities recently raided a warehouse in Mumbai and seized nearly $80,000 worth of food products, along with chemicals and printing equipment allegedly used to replace expiry dates and nutrition information on packaged foods.

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03/09/2026

India Stalls Alipay+–UPI Link Over Security Concerns

India has stalled a proposal by Alipay+ to link with the country’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), citing national security and data protection concerns, according to three sources familiar with the discussions. The proposal, submitted in January, aimed to allow Indian travellers to use UPI-linked services at more than 150 million Alipay+ merchants across China, Hong Kong and other parts of Asia.

Know more: https://uniquetimes.org/india-stalls-alipay-upi-link-over-security-concerns/