Kolkata ad raids: ‘Can’t close our eyes to realities’: SC criticizes Mamata’s ‘interference’ in I-PAC raids case | india news

'Can't close our eyes to realities': SC criticizes Mamata's 'interference' in I-PAC raids case
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her alleged interference during the Enforcement Directorate’s investigation at the I-PAC director’s residence in Kolkata.The top court described the socio-political environment in the poll-bound state as an “extraordinary situation”, while noting the CM’s entry into the premises amid the raids and the alleged removal of files related to I-PAC, which is said to be handling the TMC’s election campaign.The court described the situation as worrisome and said such actions by a sitting chief minister had put democracy at risk.“This is not a dispute between the state and the Union. We never thought that in this country, a day would come when a sitting chief minister would go to an office where there is an investigating agency. The Chief Minister of any state cannot jeopardize democracy by coming in the middle of an investigation and then say, ‘Don’t turn this into a dispute between the state and the Union.’ According to news agency ANI, the court said, this is indeed an act done by a person who is the Chief Minister by putting the entire democracy at risk.A bench of Justices PK Mishra and NV Anjaria told the lawyers arguing on behalf of the West Bengal administration, including CM Mamata Banerjee and other senior officials, that they can argue on abstract legal principles, but the court cannot close its eyes to the practical realities going on in the state.“This is an extraordinary situation. Before the second bench (referring to the siege in the SIR case), we have seen that many judicial officers have been held hostage. We cannot close our eyes to the realities. You can debate abstract legal principles, but we cannot lose sight of the practical situation prevailing in the state,” the court remarked.The ED raid became a political flashpoint when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stepped into the ongoing investigation and allegedly interfered in the proceedings by removing crucial evidence.The ED had conducted searches at several places including Kolkata and Delhi as part of its investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to I-PAC.The agency has said the action is part of a routine investigation and is not politically motivated, adding that the search is evidence-based and is not targeted at any political establishment, no party office has been searched, and it is not linked to any elections.Mamata’s dramatic intervention came when she reached the residence of I-PAC co-founder Prateek Jain during the ED raid.According to the agency, she, along with associates and police personnel, “forcibly removed physical documents and electronic evidence” and later went to the I-PAC office in Salt Lake, where she was accused of similar actions.The visuals, known as Mamata’s “Green File”, sparked nationwide debate.

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मुज़फ्फरनगर पुलिस की हिरासत से भागा बदमाश, मुठभेड़ में घायल, गिरफ्तार, छीनी गई सरकारी पिस्टल बरामद

मुजफ्फरनगर जिले के रतनपुरी थाना क्षेत्र में पुलिस अभिरक्षा से भागे अभियुक्त को संयुक्त पुलिस टीम ने मुठभेड़ के दौरान घायल अवस्था में गिरफ्तार कर लिया. आरोपी के कब्जे से सब इंस्पेक्टर शैलेन्द्र चौधरी से छीनी गई सरकारी पिस्टल भी बरामद कर ली गई है.

यह कार्रवाई वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधिकारियों के निर्देशन में रतनपुरी थाना पुलिस और एसओजी की संयुक्त टीम ने की.


आरोपी पुलिस हिरासत से भागने के बाद खेतों में छिपा हुआ था

पुलिस के अनुसार मंजीत उर्फ ​​काला (22) रतनपुरी थाने में दर्ज मुकदमा संख्या 59/2026 में वांछित था। उन्हें बीएनएस की विभिन्न धाराओं के तहत गिरफ्तार किया गया था.

गिरफ्तारी के बाद आरोपी ने पेट दर्द की शिकायत की, जिसके चलते पुलिस उसे इलाज के लिए सीएचसी बुढ़ाना ले जा रही थी। इस दौरान उसने टॉयलेट जाने का बहाना बनाया और गाड़ी से उतरने की इजाजत मांगी.


सब इंस्पेक्टर को धक्का देकर सरकारी पिस्टल छीन ली

गाड़ी से उतरते ही आरोपी ने अचानक सब इंस्पेक्टर शैलेन्द्र चौधरी को धक्का देकर उनकी सरकारी पिस्टल छीन ली और अंधेरे का फायदा उठाकर गेहूं के खेतों की ओर भाग गया.

घटना के बाद पुलिस टीम ने तुरंत खेतों की घेराबंदी शुरू कर दी और एसओजी टीम को भी मौके पर बुलाया गया.


सरेंडर करने की चेतावनी के बावजूद आरोपी ने फायरिंग कर दी

घेराबंदी के दौरान पुलिस टीम ने आरोपी को आत्मसमर्पण करने की चेतावनी दी, लेकिन उसने चेतावनी को नजरअंदाज कर दिया और जान से मारने की नियत से पुलिस टीम पर फायरिंग कर दी.

इसके बाद पुलिस ने आत्मरक्षा में जवाबी कार्रवाई की, जिसमें आरोपी घायल हो गया.


मंडावली बागर के पास घायल अवस्था में गिरफ्तार किया गया

जवाबी फायरिंग के बाद पुलिस टीम ने आरोपी को मंडावली बागर इलाके के पास से घायल हालत में गिरफ्तार कर लिया. तलाशी के दौरान उसके पास से एक सरकारी पिस्टल, मैगजीन और 9 एमएम का एक खाली कारतूस बरामद हुआ।

घायल आरोपी को तुरंत इलाज के लिए अस्पताल भेजा गया है.


वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के निर्देशन में संयुक्त कार्यवाही

यह पूरी कार्रवाई अपर पुलिस महानिदेशक, मेरठ जोन और पुलिस उपमहानिरीक्षक, सहारनपुर रेंज के निर्देशन में की गई. वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक संजय कुमार वर्मा के निर्देशन में पुलिस अधीक्षक ग्रामीण अक्षय संजय महाडिक, क्षेत्राधिकारी बुढ़ाना गजेंद्र पाल सिंह व प्रभारी निरीक्षक राकेश कुमार के नेतृत्व में संयुक्त टीम ने अभियान चलाया.

पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक आरोपियों के खिलाफ आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई चल रही है.


संयुक्त टीम में कई पुलिसकर्मी शामिल थे

इस कार्रवाई में प्रभारी निरीक्षक राकेश कुमार, उपनिरीक्षक मोहित सिंह, अजय गौड़, मोहित चौधरी, भूपेन्द्र सिंह (एसओजी टीम), उपनिरीक्षक शैलेन्द्र चौधरी, अजय सोलंकी, हेड कांस्टेबल नितिन, पिंटू, जीतेन्द्र, गुरुनाम, कांस्टेबल रवि, ललित कुमार (एसओजी टीम), कांस्टेबल नरेश, प्रमोद व चालक सचिन कुमार शामिल रहे।

संयुक्त टीम की तत्परता से कुछ ही समय में फरार आरोपी को पकड़ लिया गया।


रतनपुरी थाना क्षेत्र में पुलिस अभिरक्षा से भागे आरोपी की मुठभेड़ के दौरान गिरफ्तारी से साफ हो गया है कि जिले में फरार अपराधियों के खिलाफ पुलिस की कार्रवाई लगातार तेज हो रही है। सरकारी पिस्टल की बरामदगी के साथ ही कानून-व्यवस्था के लिहाज से इस कार्रवाई को अहम सफलता माना जा रहा है.

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Sajid Wajid Shaikh wins Henry Cleves Prize: A milestone for Indian art.

Indian artist Sajid Wajid Shaikh wins prestigious International Art Residency Award
Villa Swagatam Indian Award Winner Sajid Wajid Shaikh Awarded Henri Cleves Prize 2026-2027, France

Indian artist Sajid Wajid Shaikh has been awarded the prestigious Henry Cleves Prize 2026-2027, marking an important milestone in his artistic journey. This prize, awarded by invitation every two years by the La Napoule Art Foundation, provides support to a sculptor through a research and creation grant as well as a one-year residency at the Château de la Napoule. The residency will culminate in a summer exhibition showcasing the work developed during their stay. Established in honor of the sculptor Henri Cleves and his wife Marie Cleves, the award reflects their vision of the palace as a space for artistic freedom, experimentation and international dialogue. Sculpture remains central to this heritage, with the historic site continuing to inspire contemporary artistic practices. Sheikh first encountered the palace during his 2025 residence under Villa Swagatam, an initiative of the French Institute in India and the French Embassy in India. Their selection for the award highlights the lasting impact of such cultural exchange programmes. Commending his achievement, His Excellency Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, said: “Through programs like Villa Swagatam, France and India are not only fostering artistic dialogue, but also laying the foundation for transformative experiences that shape the trajectories of emerging artists. I congratulate Mr. Sajid Wajid Shaikh for winning the Henri Cleves Prize, which shows how these pathways, once started, can develop freely and meaningfully.” and contribute to deepening cultural cooperation between South Asia and France. Based between Navi Mumbai and Aurangabad, Sheikh’s interdisciplinary practice spans sculpture, installation and film, often exploring themes of resistance and systemic tension.

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Israel Mossad: Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad

Iran hangs man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad

Iran executed a man convicted of Mossad ties on Wednesday, the judiciary said, the latest string of executions against the backdrop of war with Israel and the United States, AFP reports.The judiciary’s Mizan Online identified the man as Mehdi Farid and said he was executed after being found guilty of “intelligence cooperation and espionage for the Zionist regime” under the grand crime of “corruption on earth.”“After the case was investigated and the final verdict approved, Mehdi Farid… was hanged this morning for his extensive cooperation with the terrorist spy service Mossad,” Mizan Online said.According to the report, Farid held a position in the civil defense unit within a sensitive organization and used his access to gather information and pass it on to the Mossad. His death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and he was hanged after the legal procedures were completed.It was not immediately clear when he was arrested or when he stood trial.Iran has executed several people in recent weeks, including those linked to the January protests, which Tehran alleges were instigated by Israel, the United States and opposition groups including the banned People’s Mujahideen. The ceasefire between Iran, Israel and the United States has been in place since April 8 and was extended by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

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Rajnath Singh’s ‘dot, dot, dot’ warning to Pakistan on Pahalgam attack anniversary: ​​’Only a neighbor is going to trouble’ india news

'Only one neighbor is problematic': Rajnath Singh's 'dot, dot, dot' warning to Pakistan on Pahalgam attack anniversary

New Delhi: On the first anniversary of pahalgam terrorist attackDefense Minister -Rajnath Singh On Wednesday, without naming Pakistan, it sent a clear message to it, warning it of “dot, dot, dot” if it again “tried to create trouble.” Reiterating India’s long-standing accusation against Germany, Singh said that except one, “all the neighbors are fine.”At an event with the Indian community, Rajnath Singh was heard giving a direct warning to Islamabad against recurrence of Pahalgam-like incidents in a video shared by news agency ANI. He said, “There is no need to tell you what our army has done.” Operation Sindoor. Our military power has also become stronger than before. India has never attacked any country in the world on its own behalf. But if any neighbor tries to create trouble, ‘dot, dot, dot’. All the neighbors are fine, only one is troublesome.”Highlighting India’s growing military capability, Singh said, “Earlier, when it came to defence, we were dependent on imports to meet our defense requirements, and our dependence was on imports. But there has been a big change. Now, instead of being an importer, we have become an exporter. You will be happy to know that this time we have exported defense items worth about Rs 39,000 crore…”His comments come weeks after Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif made inflammatory remarks, who while addressing journalists in Sialkot said, “If India attempts another false-flag operation, then, God willing, we will take it to Kolkata.”On April 22 last year, Pakistan-backed terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on civilians in Pahalgam, a scenic grassy town in Kashmir’s Anantnag district, killing 26 people.Days after the brutal attack in South Kashmir, India launched a strong retaliatory strike on May 8 in a show of military might under Operation Sindoor, which blew up 9 major terrorist launchpads in Pakistan, and destroyed 11 Pakistani airbases in targeted strikes a day later.

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पहलगाम हमला एक साल: ऑपरेशन सिन्दूर के दौरान देहरादून में व्यापक तैयारियां थीं, दुश्मन को मात देने के लिए जवान तैयार थे – पहलगाम हमला एक साल: ऑपरेशन सिन्दूर के दौरान देहरादून में व्यापक तैयारियां चल रही थीं

पिछले साल 22 अप्रैल को पहलगाम में हुए आतंकी हमले के बाद पूरा देश गुस्से से उबल रहा था. इस घटना के बाद भारतीय सेना ने 7-8 मई की रात ऑपरेशन सिन्दूर शुरू किया, जिसमें सौ से ज्यादा आतंकियों के मारे जाने का अनुमान है. इस ऑपरेशन के वक्त देहरादून समेत पूरा उत्तराखंड हाई अलर्ट पर था. सेना के जवान पाकिस्तान की किसी भी प्रतिक्रिया का जवाब देने के लिए पूरी तरह तैयार थे.

पहलगाम हमले के बाद राजनीतिक शीर्ष से साफ संकेत दिए गए थे कि इस हमले का कड़ा जवाब दिया जाएगा. इसके लिए सेना को कार्रवाई की खुली छूट दे दी गई. सेना को हमले का तरीका, तीव्रता और समय चुनने की भी आज़ादी थी। इस हमले के लिए सेना ने एक अभ्यास किया था.

देहरादून में आयोजित इस अभ्यास में सेना के तीनों अंगों ने हिस्सा लिया. इसका उद्देश्य ऑपरेशन सिन्दूर के सीमित युद्ध के बाद पाकिस्तान या उसका समर्थन करने वाले किसी भी देश द्वारा की गई किसी भी बड़ी कार्रवाई का कड़ा जवाब देना था। सूचना के तुरंत बाद देहरादून में जवानों को हमले के लिए तैयार रहने को कहा गया.

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बरेली में दिनदहाड़े फौजी की पत्नी की गला रेतकर हत्या…सीसीटीवी में कैद हुई वारदात, आरोपी फरार

बरेली समाचार: बरेली जिले के सुभाषनगर थाना क्षेत्र में एक दिल दहला देने वाली घटना सामने आई है, जहां एक फौजी की पत्नी की दिनदहाड़े उसके ही घर में गला रेतकर हत्या कर दी गई. इस घटना से पूरे इलाके में दहशत फैल गई है. मृतक की पहचान गीता के रूप में हुई है, जो अपने दो बच्चों के साथ रहती थी। घटना के वक्त वह घर में अकेली थी, जिससे वारदात को अंजाम देना आसान हो गया।

घटना उस वक्त हुई जब बच्चे स्कूल जा रहे थे.
जानकारी के मुताबिक, गीता के दोनों बेटे स्कूल गए थे और उनकी भतीजी बच्चों को लेने स्कूल गई थी. इसी दौरान एक संदिग्ध व्यक्ति घर में घुसा और गीता की हत्या कर दी. दोपहर में जब भतीजी शीतल यादव घर लौटी तो दरवाजा बंद था और अंदर से कोई प्रतिक्रिया नहीं आई। अंदर जाने पर उसने देखा कि गीता का शव जमीन पर पड़ा है, जिसके बाद वह घबरा गई और तुरंत परिवार को इसकी जानकारी दी.

सीसीटीवी में दिखा संदिग्ध, जांच तेज
सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और शव को कब्जे में लेकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया. फोरेंसिक टीम ने भी मौके से साक्ष्य जुटाए हैं। जांच के दौरान पुलिस को सीसीटीवी फुटेज में एक संदिग्ध व्यक्ति नजर आया, जो छाता और हाथ में बैग लेकर घर में घुसता और कुछ देर बाद बाहर निकलता नजर आया. इसी आधार पर पुलिस आरोपियों की तलाश में जुटी है.

पति सेना में तैनात, बच्चों का रो-रोकर बुरा हाल।
गीता के पति भारतीय सेना में हैं और फिलहाल पंजाब में तैनात बताए जा रहे हैं। घटना के वक्त वह ड्यूटी पर थे. मां की मौत की खबर मिलते ही बच्चे रोने-चिल्लाने लगे. पूरे परिवार पर दुखों का पहाड़ टूट पड़ा है.

पुलिस की जांच जारी, कई एंगल पर काम
सीओ अंजुल ने बताया कि शुरुआती जांच में यह हत्या का मामला लग रहा है. पुलिस लूट और पुरानी दुश्मनी दोनों एंगल से जांच कर रही है। पोस्टमार्टम रिपोर्ट का इंतजार किया जा रहा है ताकि मौत का सही कारण और समय पता चल सके. पुलिस की कई टीमें आरोपी की तलाश कर रही हैं और जल्द ही उसे गिरफ्तार करने का दावा किया जा रहा है.

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Probably learned nothing: Andy Murray reflects on coaching stint with Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray has given a candid assessment of his brief coaching stint with Novak Djokovic and admitted it was eye-opening and humbling despite limited success on the court.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the former world No. 1 initially joked that he “probably didn’t learn anything”, before he quickly clarified that his experience was actually deeply educational. Murray explained that moving into a coaching role gave him a new perspective on the daily routine and demands of an elite player, especially one operating at Djokovic’s level.

Murray said, “It was interesting to see what their day-to-day looked like compared to what I was doing, and how those things differ. It was really insightful.” He said coaching requires a change in mindset, particularly in how messages are communicated and how players are listened to, which he believes has been shaped by his own experiences off the court.

Learning curve despite semi-final limit

Murray’s tenure began around the Australian OpenBut the partnership ultimately fell short of the title. Djokovic reached the semi-finals at several major events, including the Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon, but was unable to convert those deep runs into trophies. He also crashed out of the US Open at the same stage.

Losses to top contenders such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev underlined the challenges Djokovic faced in regaining dominance, even as he won titles at smaller tournaments such as the Geneva Open and Athens Open.

Reflecting on the experience, Murray admitted that working with one of the game’s greatest players also revealed his own areas for improvement. “You’re very busy working with someone that great, so it highlights areas that you probably need to improve on if you want to be a great coach,” he said.

The partnership eventually ended After the Serbian’s poor performance at the French Open last year.

Djokovic’s condition is in danger due to injury concerns

Djokovic’s season has also been disrupted by fitness issuesThe 24-time Grand Slam champion has been struggling with a shoulder problem, which has caused him to miss major tournaments. He recently confirmed that he will not participate in the Madrid Open as his recovery continues.

The Serbian had earlier withdrawn from events in Miami and Monte Carlo, raising concerns over his preparation ahead of Roland Garros, which starts in late May. Despite the setbacks, Djokovic remains optimistic about returning to peak form in time for the clay-court majors, where he will chase a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.

For his part, Murray is confident in Djokovic’s enduring ability. “Given the level he’s still capable of, does he have another big win? I think he does,” he said, backing his former rival to add another chapter to an already historic career.

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Amar Panikkar

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April 22, 2026 14:54 IST

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Arvind Kejriwal court video controversy deepens after Delhi High Court judge recuses from hearing contempt petition

Arvind Kejriwal court video controversy deepens after Delhi High Court judge recuses from hearing contempt petition

New Delhi: Delhi High Court Judge Justice Tejas Karia on Wednesday recused himself from hearing a PIL seeking contempt action against AAP leaders and others. Arvind Kejriwal And Manish Sisodia for allegedly posting and sharing clips of the court hearing related to the former chief minister’s plea to recuse Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma in the liquor policy case, according to news agency PTI.The PIL, filed by lawyer Vaibhav Singh, was listed before a bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyay and Justice Karia. The bench directed that the matter be placed before another bench on Thursday.“This matter will not be heard by this bench. List it tomorrow before a bench in which one of us, Justice Tejas Karia, is not a member,” the court said.According to news agency PTI, during the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested that the case be transferred to another bench which was already considering a similar issue.Apart from AAP leaders, the High Court administration and social media platforms like Meta Platform, X and Google have also been made parties in the PIL.Justice Karia, before being elevated to the bench, was a partner in a leading law firm and had represented Meta in several cases.Singh, in his plea, argued that unauthorized sharing of court proceedings on social media undermines judicial independence and violates high court rules.The PIL further alleged that several AAP leaders and members of other opposition parties, including Congress leader Digvijay Singh, “deliberately recorded and circulated” videos of Kejriwal’s appearance before Justice Sharma on April 13 with the aim of tarnishing the image of the court.Claiming that Kejriwal and his associates hatched a “conspiracy” and adopted a “dirty strategy” to record the proceedings, the plea sought formation of an SIT to investigate the matter and initiation of contempt proceedings against “all the respondents who uploaded, reposted, forwarded the recording of the court proceedings dated 13.04.2026”.The petition has also demanded removal of the video from social media platforms.Earlier, on April 15, Singh had filed a complaint with the Registrar General of the High Court over alleged unauthorized recording of court proceedings.On Monday, Justice Sharma refused to recuse himself from the liquor policy case, observing that a litigant cannot be allowed to judge a judge without any material and cannot recuse himself on the basis of unfounded fears of bias.

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80,000-year-old DNA from Stagnia Cave reveals oldest Neanderthal group in central-eastern Europe.

80,000-year-old DNA from Stajania Cave reveals oldest Neanderthal group in central-eastern Europe

Neanderthals are also continuing their journey through history, and the latest scientific study conducted in the Stajania Cave in Poland is bringing an exciting new dimension to it. For the first time, scientists have been able to reconstruct the oldest Neanderthal population in central-eastern Europe, giving us more information about how these prehistoric humans were able to adapt and survive in the wild. Through the use of DNA from cave deposits over 80,000 years old, scientists have managed to piece together information about this group of Neanderthals.

Oldest genetic evidence from Stagnia Cave in Europe

The discovery is based on a thorough examination of DNA taken from a Neanderthal tooth discovered in the Stagnia Cave. Using highly sophisticated paleogenomic methodology, scientists have successfully analyzed mitochondrial DNA and come to the conclusion that Neanderthals belonged to a branch genetically related to their contemporaries living in the Caucasus region.As mentioned in the article “The first multi-individual Neanderthal mitogenome from north of the Carpathians.,” published by Scientific Reports, the discovery indicates significant migration or at least contact of populations living across a large area of ​​Eurasia. As the researchers write:“Genetic similarities of the Stegenia individual indicate a relationship between Central European and Caucasus Neanderthal populations.”In other words, there was no separate community of Neanderthals in Europe.

What clues does it leave? Neanderthal migration

The main importance of this discovery lies in throwing light on the migration routes adopted by the Neanderthals. The common genetics of different populations prove that they moved around much more than we previously thought.Scientists working on this project say that environmental factors such as climate change during the ice age could be the cause of these migrations. They state that:“Climateically forced migration events may have been the driver of many dispersals and population changes.”This discovery supports the common knowledge about the high adaptability of Neanderthals. Contrary to what people thought about them, that they lived in caves all the time, Neanderthals turned out to be very mobile.

Why is the Neanderthal discovery important?

The discovery of Neanderthals not only contributes to understanding the past but also provides knowledge of how humans evolved.The importance of the discoveries of the Stajania Cave cannot be ignored because they show how complex these ancient groups were and also confirm that human evolution did not occur in a linear manner. It is anticipated that there will be more such discoveries with continued advances in genetic technology.In short, the importance of these discoveries can be understood from the fact that Neanderthals were exactly like humans. They migrated, adapted themselves to new environments and became connected to far-flung places.

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