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A ‘sanyas’ condition for BSP’s ‘Anand’: Can Mayawati afford family drama ahead of UP elections?

Amid political turmoil, Akash Anand has again been demoted by Mayawati, who has questioned her nephew’s maturity. His X profile has devolved from National Convenor to Party Worker and now to Supporter. His younger sibling, Ishan Anand, has been brought to the centre stage. Mayawati has tied Akash’s political prospects to his father-in-law’s exit from…

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‘October 2027 is far away’: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on World Cup future, begins preparations for West Indies ODIs | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma has refused to look too far ahead when it comes to the 2027 ODI World Cup, insisting that October 2027 is still a long way away as speculation continues over whether the veteran batter will feature in the next edition of the global showpiece.Asked about his chances of playing the World…

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An Idaho bridge sat unused for 56 years after mining cut off its road; in 2025, it reopened for wildlife, where nearly 75 animals had been struck within two miles in a decade

In 1969, a bridge over Interstate 90 and the South Fork Coeur d’Alene River near Osburn, Idaho, was built. For more than half a century, the bridge sat there in the sun, with not much use. The bridge was meant to serve a growing town. But the mining companies bought the land on the far…

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In 1974, an Australian ranger proposed turning a service bridge into a wildlife corridor; 52 years later, it opened over a motorway carrying 40,000 vehicles a day, reconnecting two national parks

The upgraded bridge reconnects habitat between Heathcote National Park, Garrawarra State Conservation Area and Royal National Park (Image Credit: Greg Bigello/ ABC News) An idea proposed by an Australian park ranger more than five decades ago has finally become a wildlife crossing. In 1974, Royal National Park ranger Bob Crombie suggested using Cawleys Bridge to…

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Karnataka govt to mandates only 2 stanzas of Vande Mataram at state events | India News

Karnataka mandates ‘Vande Mataram’ at government events, ceremonies NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government on Thursday directed that the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ be played or sung at all state government programmes and official ceremonies.According to a government order dated September 8, 2026, the decision was taken in accordance with guidelines issued by the Union Ministry…

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In 1883, Hawaii successfully introduced African Guinea grass for livestock feed; 143 years later, the 9-foot invasive grass can produce 9,000 seeds per plant and has a 0.89 fire-risk score

Representative Image (AI-generated) What was once introduced as a useful pasture grass has become part of Hawaii’s growing invasive-species and wildfire challenge. Guinea grass, a perennial species native to Africa, was brought to Hawaii during the 19th century because of its value as livestock forage. Over time, however, the grass spread beyond managed pastures and…

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu says she had no idea about her Rs 1.5 crore lozenge-cut diamong engagement ring, it was Raj Nidimoru who chose it: ‘It’s all him, I had no part’ | Telugu Movie News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s engagement ring may have become a talking point, but the actor has revealed that she had absolutely nothing to do with choosing it. In fact, Samantha says she had never even seen the ring until the moment Raj Nidimoru proposed to her.In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Samantha was…

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Satya Niketan building collapse: SC asks Delhi HC to continue monitoring case as ‘things start moving’ | India News

Supreme Court judge writes 4th letter to CJI against Raj HC judge NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday decided against transferring the proceedings concerning the Satya Niketan building collapse to itself, asking the Delhi high court to continue monitoring the matter as “things have started moving”.A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan…

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‘Be our co-traveller in space research’: PM Modi to France, other nations at space summit address | India News

PM Modi virtually addresses International Space Summit NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited France and other nations to be a “co-traveller” in the next phase of the country’s space research. He was virtually addressing the International Space Summit in Paris.“We invite France and other nations to be our co-traveller in next phase…

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