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In 2025, three wild dog brothers left their Zambian pack and traveled 4,126 km in eight months
Three Zambian wild dog brothers traveled a record 4,126 kilometers in eight months—the longest documented dispersal by an African mammal, a new *Ecology* study reports. GPS collars traced their route from Kafue to Luangwa, revealing population links and lethal hazards, including wire snares. Dispersal, unlike migration, is a one-way search for mates and territory.

Everyday Explained: Why some people feel dizzy and nauseous while reading during a car ride
Reading in a moving car can cause motion sickness when eyes focus on a still page while the inner ear senses movement, confusing the brain and triggering nausea, dizziness, sweating or headache. Children and migraine sufferers may be susceptible; looking at the horizon or avoiding screens can help. Frequent or persistent symptoms warrant medical evaluation.

Minnesota farmer discovers massive metallic ‘space object’ in cornfield, federal agencies notified
An 11-foot-wide metallic object believed to be space debris was found in a Minnesota cornfield, with officials saying it poses no danger as agencies investigate its origin and arrange removal. A farmer estimated it had lain there about six weeks; serial numbers may help identify the owner. Most space debris burns up before reaching the ground.

How Punjab cop in anti-drone unit helped smugglers clear 24 drug deliveries
A Punjab constable arrested with 15 kg of heroin allegedly used anti-drone expertise to guide smugglers to safe drop zones, facilitating at least 24 consignments from Pakistan since June. Investigators say traffickers exploited his heroin addiction; a local sarpanch is also in custody. Punjab recorded 298 of India’s 305 drone-related drug seizure cases in 2025.

Harleen Sethi on Jennifer Winget's wedding, being inspired from Parineeti Chopra
Harleen Sethi says playing ambiguous Shreya in *Shaque: Trust No One* challenged her, but built empathy and taught her to separate a character’s choices from her morals. She praised co-star Parineeti Chopra’s confidence amid trolling and celebrated Jennifer Winget’s recent wedding, recalling their friendship grew on set; Shreya’s storyline involves infidelity and betraying a friend.

Tantara first look: Know all about Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo's upcoming Netflix period K-drama
Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo will share the screen for the first time in Netflix’s Tantara, premiering December 11. Set across Korea’s 1960s–1980s music industry, the drama follows friends rising from nightclub workers to talent managers alongside a singer. The series reunites Gong Yoo with director Lee Yoon Jung, who directed him in Coffee Prince.

India, Canada explore energy partnership as both sides push to seal trade deal
India and Canada plan a two-way energy supply chain: India would import Canadian oil and gas and send refined petroleum products in return, while both accelerate a comprehensive trade agreement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s December visit. Talks are advancing, major issues are resolved, and the agreement targets bilateral trade of C$70 billion by 2030.

Tarot Horoscope Today for October 22, 2026
Today’s horoscope encourages every zodiac sign to meet decisions with reflection, patience, and purposeful action, while balancing ambition with personal well-being. Aries, Cancer, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Libra, and Scorpio receive guidance on clarity, progress, or changing patterns; each sign also has a lucky colour, ritual, and crystal. The readings are provided by certified tarot reader Kishori Sud.

Apple iPhone Duo review: Boldest iPhone since the iPhone X, with a dash of fun
Apple’s first foldable, the ₹2,99,900 iPhone Duo, is a polished, playful flagship pairing a flat-folding design and adaptable iOS 27 across two displays, but buyers must decide whether its flexibility justifies the price. Cameras lack telephoto zoom, third-party apps need optimization, and battery life is solid. The passport-style phone marks Apple’s debut in the foldable-smartphone market.

22% of Indian college students have started businesses, 43% aspire to: Survey
More than one in five Indian college students has started a business, while 43% aspire to entrepreneurship, matching global averages, but an IIT Mandi report says ambition often fails to yield viable ventures. Only 10% of developing businesses had made a first sale, and women were less likely to launch. Universities should prioritize real ventures; the survey covered 25,783 students nationwide.

US secures $5 million Instacart deal over alleged bias favoring visa holders over US workers
Instacart will pay $5 million to settle allegations that it disadvantaged Americans by requiring mailed applications for green-card jobs, creating barriers while recruiting temporary visa holders. Up to $4 million will compensate applicants, and $1 million goes to the government. The company must accept online applications and revise policies; the case concerns PERM green-card recruitment.

James Talarico, the former middle school teacher challenging Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race
Texas Democrat James Talarico, challenging Ken Paxton for a Senate seat in November, is campaigning on healthcare, public education and relief for families. He proposes cheaper drugs, higher teacher pay, immigration reform, opposition to tariffs and AI safeguards; he has faced criticism over gender and religious remarks. A former teacher, he is a Presbyterian seminarian.

Possible tornado rips through Heber-Overgaard, Arizona; crews assessing'considerable damage'
Damage is being assessed in a northeastern Arizona community after a possible tornado ripped through Wednesday night, October 21, knocking down power poles and causing serious damage, AZ Family reported. The storm’s full impact remains unclear, with no further information provided about the community, injuries, power outages, or the overall extent of the damage.

Man beheads wife in Bengal's Bankura, places severed head at temple, kills father too; arrested
Police arrested Mangal Choudhury after he allegedly beheaded his wife, Rumpa, 39, and killed his father, Rajendra, about 60, in Bankura district on Monday night. Her severed head was reportedly placed at a temple, and his father’s body was found in the courtyard. Investigators are probing the motive; reported tantric links remain unconfirmed. Choudhury is hospitalized.

ICAI CA September Result 2026 for intermediate course releasing today, here’s how to check
ICAI will announce CA Intermediate September 2026 results by the evening of October 22, with candidates able to check scores at caresults.icai.org using registration and roll numbers. Once announced, candidates can then view, download and print their scorecards online. Group 1 exams took place September 1, 3 and 6; Group 2 exams were held September 8, 10 and 12.

Film workers' body urges PM Narendra Modi to intervene over Daler Mehndi row
FWICE urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene after Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal reprimanded Daler Mehndi at a cultural event, arguing concerns about the singer’s health and performance deserved discretion. FWICE said Mehndi was recovering from surgery and cautioned against assumptions of intoxication. Uniyal alleged he lip-synced and appeared disoriented; brother Mika Singh supported him.

Researchers used eDNA to detect the endangered Chinese bahaba in Hong Kong, a first in over a decade
Researchers detected Chinese bahaba DNA at four western Hong Kong sites in September 2025, the first scientific evidence of the critically endangered fish there in over a decade. Tai O showed the strongest signal, following the release of about 1,300 hatchery-raised juveniles. Noninvasive seawater eDNA can track fish movement, but cannot count them or confirm a surviving wild population.

Veeramani’s aide bought gold to shield boss in sexual abuse case: Police
Investigators say industrialist R Veeramani’s manager bought 23 one-kilogram gold bars and transferred cash, allegedly on his instructions, to shield him from arrest in a sexual-assault case; police are tracing recipients and payments to influential people. Manager Shaktivel was arrested October 18, while investigators examine an adviser and property sales, after a court rejected the police closure report.

HC ruling puts spotlight on secrecy of social media takedown orders
India’s Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that users must receive copies of takedown notices when platforms are ordered to remove their content, restoring a news outlet’s blocked Facebook page after an unauthorized police order. It said disclosure is essential to natural justice and meaningful challenge. The decision concerns Section 79(3)(b); separate Section 69A blocking orders remain confidential.

Delhi sees rise in temprature, no rainfall in last 24 hours
Delhi’s minimum temperature rose at all five weather stations on Thursday, with Safdarjung climbing 1.7°C in 24 hours to 19.7°C, while Lodhi Road posted the largest departure from normal, at 2°C above average. Palam reached 18.7°C, the Ridge 19.4°C and Ayanagar 19.3°C. Wednesday’s highs were below normal at Safdarjung and Palam; no rain was recorded.

In 2018, red wolf genes turned up in wild canines on a Texas island, decades after they vanished
A 2018 study found that wild canines on Galveston Island carry genetic traces of red wolves, declared extinct in the wild by 1980, including variants absent from coyotes and gray wolves. Researchers say the animals are likely hybrids, not a hidden pack of pure wolves; the discovery may inform restoration, but further research is needed.

Saints are having a big-screen moment: After Hanuman Ansh films on Tulsidas, Haridas, Ravidas
Hanuman Ansh’s ₹450-crore success has energized saint-focused cinema, with six projects on Tulsidas, Ravidas, Haridas and Sai Baba. Aditya Om plans to re-release Sant Tukaram in February after legal issues disrupted its 2025 run; Palaash Muchhal’s Tera Sai is due in 2027. Trade analyst Komal Nahta cautions that faith alone cannot guarantee success: films need strong content.

FBI offers $20K reward in search for Atlanta Homeland Security building arson suspect, releases pics
The FBI offers up to $20,000 for information identifying a man suspected of trying to set fire to a federal building in Atlanta. The incident occurred around 8:14 p.m. October 20 at the Department of Homeland Security building, housing an ICE field office; the suspect fled south on Ted Turner Drive. The agency released photos.

JMI constitutes committee to draft constitution of Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union
Jamia Millia Islamia has constituted a committee to draft a constitution for its students’ union, advancing efforts to address protests over student representation and restore calm. The panel will review the union’s 2006 dissolution, court rulings, Lyngdoh Committee recommendations and university rules. Earlier talks with protesters heard grievances, but representatives declined to sign meeting minutes.

Sara Ali Khan dazzles in two stunning Gaurav Gupta and Manish Malhotra ensembles
Sara Ali Khan showcased couture looks by Gaurav Gupta and Manish Malhotra, blending glamour with Indian craftsmanship. Gupta’s champagne-gold gown paired a strapless sweetheart neckline and mermaid silhouette with a dramatic satin train, earrings and smoky makeup. Malhotra’s Navratri ensemble reimagined Bandhani in sapphire, amethyst and plum, featuring handcrafted mirror work, offering festive style inspiration.

Sensex falls 600+ points as Middle East war keeps oil above $110; inflation worries mount
Indian stocks opened lower for a third session Thursday as Middle East conflict lifted Brent above $110 a barrel, reviving inflation fears. Nifty fell 0.54%, Sensex 0.5%, with 15 of 16 sectoral indices down and small- and mid-caps losing 1.3%. Jio’s IPO drew attention after rapid subscription; foreign investors bought ₹1,022 crore Wednesday, while the rupee rose.

From eMudhra to Bank of Baroda: 5 major data breaches in recent times
Weak cryptographic keys at Bengaluru-based eMudhra prompted Google, Mozilla, Apple and Microsoft to block affected certificates in October 2026, after researchers warned they could enable fraudulent website or software credentials. The flaw headlines five India-linked incidents, alongside data exposures at SBI and Bank of Baroda, files allegedly tied to Kudankulam, and Vitraya’s alleged medical-record theft; investigations continue, with the full scope unclear.

Content creator under fire over racial abuse of Tripura youth, Union minister vows action
A Delhi content creator apologized after a video appeared to show him racially abusing and inappropriately touching a young man from Tripura, prompting Union minister Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister Manik Saha to seek police action. Amir Shokeen said the clip was scripted and the youth an acquaintance; it includes insults about his appearance and identity, while its timing and location remain unverified.

Mumbai’s sea-facing versus sea-view luxury homes premium explained
Mumbai’s ultra-luxury market rewards uninterrupted sea-facing homes, as Tanya Dubash and her company bought two Worli apartments for over ₹294 crore, following record-setting purchases. The premiums reflect scarce coastal land and views less vulnerable to obstruction; sea-facing residences directly front the water, unlike sea-view homes, while more affordable options exist in suburbs and Navi Mumbai.

In 2024, Florida researchers made a DNA test that detects four invasive snakes, including pythons
University of Florida researchers created a tetraplex digital PCR assay—four tests in one—to detect environmental DNA from Burmese and northern African pythons, boa constrictors, and rainbow boas. Controlled trials found Burmese python DNA in water within five minutes and soil two weeks after removal. Field performance remains untested; visual surveys detect under 5% of pythons.


