How a beetle released to fight a shrub reshaped a Southwest river’s flycatcher habitat

Along the lower Virgin River, predicted habitat for endangered Southwestern willow flycatchers plunged 90.7%, from 937 hectares in 2010 to 87 in 2015, after tamarisk leaf beetles defoliated the invasive shrub birds often use for nesting. USGS modeling projected losses on the Colorado and Gila rivers, though it maps habitat, not nests or bird use.

Chennai youth convicted to 22 yrs imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl

A 21-year-old man from Manali in North Chennai was sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment and fined ₹25,000 for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2018 after falsely promising to marry her; the court also ordered ₹2 lakh in compensation for the victim. He was convicted under the BNS and POCSO Act following her mother’s complaint and police investigation.

Trump supporter stabbed in Ohio during POTUS' midterms campaign; chilling video shows knife in back

A Trump supporter was reportedly stabbed in the back outside Donald Trump’s October 28 midterm rally in Chillicothe, Ohio, and video appeared to show a knife lodged there. Police detained one person, but officials have not identified either individual, disclosed the victim’s condition or motive, or said whether charges will follow. Trump reportedly continued speaking.

Why Marco Jansen stands above the rest

Marco Jansen is the world’s top-ranked Test bowler after an 85 rescued South Africa at 110 for six against Australia in Gqeberha, before his 5/33 helped dismantle the visitors. His rise reflects control, stamina and tactical intelligence, alongside increasing impact as a batter. After IPL recognition, he starred in South Africa’s historic Indian series victory.

Varun Dhawan regrets flexing his success on Koffee With Karan, says he wants to be like Ajay Devgn

Varun Dhawan regrets boasting about his hit streak on Koffee With Karan, saying success should be shown through work, and hopes to emulate Ajay Devgn’s composure through triumphs and setbacks. On Season 6, he claimed Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh lacked his eight hits; he says he no longer wants to boast, while awaiting Bhediya 2.

‘Why is his arrest required?’: Kerala HC stays arrest of judge whose son was involved in Kochi crash

The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to an Additional District Judge whose 17-year-old son was involved in a fatal Mercedes crash, staying the judge’s arrest while requiring him to cooperate with police. Victims’ counsel opposed bail, alleging evidence tampering. The boy allegedly struck and killed a scooter rider in Kochi; laws make a guardian potentially liable when a minor commits a motor-vehicle offence.

How a 1926 frog introduction in Arizona still threatens a native snake

Arizona’s effort to remove invasive bullfrogs is reclaiming wetlands and restoring prey for the threatened northern Mexican garter snake. In Scotia Canyon, crews target frogs at every life stage, enabling Chiricahua leopard frogs to return naturally. The program spans southern Arizona, but bullfrogs recolonize sites, making surveillance essential; introduced in 1926, they also prey on young snakes.

Woman dead, 3 injured as taxi rolls down gorge in Reasi

A 45-year-old woman died and three others, including a child, were injured Wednesday night when their taxi skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge near Last Galla in Reasi district. Gulshan, a Dhanour resident, was declared dead at a local hospital; the injured are receiving treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

I love Mumbai’s Ganpati and Delhi’s Diwali: Taahir Raj Bhasin

Actor Taahir Raj Bhasin says Delhi’s Diwali remains unmatched, transforming the Capital into a wedding-like citywide celebration, and he returns when possible. He especially misses card parties that begin weeks before the festival. The actor cherishes Delhi’s parks, monuments and old haunts, while Mumbai has taught him patience and the value of rejecting unsuitable roles.

Man stabbed to death by food vendor after he asked for extra chhole in Delhi's Nihal Vihar

A 35-year-old Delhi driver, Sandeep, died Tuesday after allegedly being stabbed by food vendor Chintu Gupta during a dispute over extra chhole at a Nihal Vihar cart, police said. Gupta was arrested and remanded to judicial custody, and murder charges were added after Sandeep’s death. Police said Sandeep was stabbed repeatedly and is survived by his wife, two children and parents.

Punjab AAP leader Cheema alleges ₹736.96-crore money trail in Majithia case

Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema said a Vigilance Bureau filing links Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia to Rs 736.96 crore in alleged drug-linked transactions; Majithia calls the claims baseless and politically motivated. The disproportionate-assets chargesheet examines company-routed funds from 2007–17, with allegations for courts to assess. Cheema also blamed the former Akali-BJP government for Punjab’s drug crisis.

Jamia Millia Islamia announces end semester exam dates, online classes extended till November 24

Jamia Millia Islamia announced end-semester dates: practicals, fieldwork and project vivas run November 25–30, followed by online theory exams from December 1–24; online classes end November 24. Winter vacation is December 25–January 12, with the even semester starting January 13. The schedule arrives amid protests demanding restoration of the students’ union and removal of the proctor.

Ten-year-old girl abducted from Oregon apartment found safe, suspect in custody

Ten-year-old Violet Hay was found alive in an Oregon City residence Wednesday, more than 12 hours after police say she was abducted from her Canby home. A suspect was arrested but has not been identified or charged. Hay’s 12-year-old sister, allegedly assaulted, remains hospitalized, while Carus Elementary increased police presence and investigators seek tips.

EB1A Experts’ LevelUp Platform Marks a Major Assessment Milestone With a Refreshed AI Scoring Model

EB1A Experts has introduced a 2026 LevelUp scoring model that evaluates immigration evidence by field alignment, impact and corroboration, giving high-skilled applicants a contextual readiness assessment across EB-1A, O-1A and EB-2 NIW pathways. It rates all 10 EB-1A criteria and tracks 2,500-plus evidence-building opportunities; existing users can recalculate profiles. The model draws on patterns from more than 329 approved petitions.

In the 1950s, the US began importing pet caimans; now they may be competing with native crocodilians

Over a decade, University of Florida scientists removed 251 caimans from 11 routes in Everglades restoration areas; removals rose from five in 2012 to 47 in 2020. Necropsies helped target breeders and hatchlings, but researchers caution results show localized progress and require sustained, coordinated monitoring. Introduced through pet-trade releases and escapes, caimans may compete with native wildlife.

Force Motors Q2 revenue rises 41% to ₹2,925 crore; plans ₹3,000 crore investment

Force Motors’ standalone Q2 FY2026-27 revenue rose 41% to Rs 2,967 crore, while PAT fell 17% to Rs 291 crore as Traveller N and Urbania Deluxe sales gathered pace. First-half volumes increased 23%. The company plans Rs 3,000 crore in capacity investment and a Traveller EV launch; prior-year PAT benefited from a one-time tax credit.

Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: Tribal ministry lines up 300 projects for Nov 1-15 campaign

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will stage Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada nationwide from November 1–15, with 300-plus projects, two digital initiatives and 160 activities to connect tribal communities with welfare schemes and entitlements. Jan-HIT will map tribe-specific health data, while a Forest Rights Act platform digitises claims, culminating in Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, marking Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary.

Trump demands closure of DC golf course after claiming staffer was hit by golf ball

President Donald Trump claimed a White House staffer was struck in the chest by a golf ball at Washington’s East Potomac Golf Links and called for its immediate closure, citing holes in safety netting and deteriorating facilities. The claim remains unverified. His overhaul faces ongoing litigation over local public access, tree removal and historic preservation.

Karachi Bakery among Hyderabad sweet shops facing action over hygiene violations

Hyderabad food-safety officials suspended licences of five sweet businesses and issued show-cause notices to seven others, including Karachi Bakery, after inspecting 16 units and finding rotten produce, rat droppings, expired food and licensing violations. They seized or discarded 3,546.5 kg of food worth ₹16.86 lakh, mostly from G Pulla Reddy Sweets, and collected 22 samples; test results are awaited and reinspections are planned.

Six killed in cyclone off India's eastern coast

Officials reported six deaths after Cyclone Arnab struck India’s east coast, while a newspaper cited local officials estimating nine; power remained disrupted Thursday. The storm damaged more than 15,000 poles, though service returned in most districts, and over 180,000 people were evacuated in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha before landfall. Arnab formed over the Bay of Bengal.

When bedtime stories turn into books: An IPS officer’s tale of fatherhood & creativity

IPS officer Kiran Sivakumar has turned nightly storytelling for his daughter Tanvi into *The Father Who Ran Out of Stories*, a children’s book following Dino and Rhino through adventures across countries, history, science and imaginary worlds. Created after Tanvi rejected fables, the tales draw on travels, films and her questions, celebrating parents’ creativity and curiosity.

Sharvari dances with OG Rajshri heroine Madhuri Dixit to Yeh Prem Mol Liya song, calls it surreal

Sharvari shared a video dancing with idol Madhuri Dixit to the title track of Yeh Prem Mol Liya, Sooraj Barjatya’s film starring her opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. Sharvari thanked Madhuri after they danced and embraced. Produced by Rajshri Productions, the film releases November 27, 2026, recalling Madhuri’s celebrated Rajshri legacy in the beloved Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

In 1778, Captain Cook left goats in Hawaii as gifts; wild herds that followed stripped native plants

Introduced goats caused lasting damage in Hawaiʻi, stripping native plants and exposing soil to erosion, effects that can persist long after the animals are gone. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began control efforts in 1916, using fences and hunters; between 1997 and 2014, hunters removed 239 known goats. Captain Cook introduced goats to Niʻihau in 1778.

Majithia case puts Punjab’s drug problem and political accountability in focus

Punjab’s drug debate intensified after AAP cited alleged ₹736-crore transactions involving companies linked to SAD’s Bikram Singh Majithia, following a 40,000-page disproportionate-assets chargesheet filed in August 2025. Majithia calls it fabricated and denies a drug-trafficking link; allegations remain unproven and subject to court review. AAP criticizes the SAD-BJP government’s 2007–17 record as the 2027 election nears.

Can a Mumbai building undergo redevelopment before turning 30 years old? Experts weigh in

Mumbai buildings need not be 30 years old to qualify for redevelopment: the BMC’s 30-year mark triggers structural audits, not a minimum-age rule; eligibility depends on condition and regulations. Developers say 20- or 25-year-old buildings may qualify, but experts urge safety-led decisions and warn against incentive-led projects. Redevelopment replaces buildings, expanding the city’s housing supply.

Couple, one kid dead; two minors rescued as car crashes into stationary bus in Gurugram

A couple and their seven-year-old daughter were killed, while their eight-year-old son and one-year-old daughter survived after their car rear-ended a broken-down bus on Gurugram’s Delhi-Mumbai Expressway early Thursday. The children were trapped for nearly an hour before rescue workers freed them and took them to hospital. They were returning from a Rajasthan temple.

Braj Raj Utsav in Uttar Pradesh draws visitors to khadi and local products

Mathura’s Braj Raj Utsav 2026 is drawing visitors to stalls showcasing khadi, handicrafts, regional foods and products under Uttar Pradesh’s ODOP and ODOC initiatives, widening markets for artisans. Displays include Firozabad bangles, Varanasi silk, Lucknow chikankari, Mathura attire and peda. Organised by the Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, the festival promotes local traditional skills.

India ready to share 'battle-tested' anti-terror expertise with ASEAN, its dialogue partners: Rajnath Singh

India is ready to share battle-tested counterterrorism expertise with ASEAN partners, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, describing Operation Sindoor as a response to state-sponsored terror and urging exercises, capacity-building and intelligence-sharing. In Cebu, he called for protecting maritime routes and building a secure Indo-Pacific, citing international law and India’s experience confronting cross-border threats.

Delhi’s winter action plan: Pull over, aapka Dilli mein swagat nahi hai!

Delhi’s November 1–January 31, 2027, pollution drive may affect nearly 10 lakh outside-registered vehicles: petrol and diesel models older than 2020 that fail BS-VI standards. CNG and electric vehicles and specified essential-service vehicles are exempt; violations may cost up to ₹20,000. Commuters should carpool, plan Metro and last-mile travel, or budget for taxis as Delhi tackles winter smog.

South Asians backing Democrat for Texas Senate seat in midterm election: Survey

Texas South Asian voters favor Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, with 63% backing Hinojosa over Greg Abbott, as Talarico’s Senate race makes their support pivotal in November’s midterms. A survey of 1,000 voters found 60% had experienced hate linked to identity amid anti-Indian rhetoric; 65% had backed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.