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Of 38 wards where by-elections were held, UDF wins 19 seats, while LDF secures 18. Twenty20 wins in Poothrikka

A more than 50-acre property containing Clark’s Falls and its surrounding canyon in North Utica, Illinois, has been donated to the village by Covia. The site, documented as a scenic attraction since the early 1900s, could eventually become a public park. However, it remains closed while officials study access, safety, environmental protection, funding and long-term maintenance.

A fascinating study delved into the projectile points utilized by ancient Clovis and Cumberland cultures in Tennessee, analyzing nearly 500 artifacts from the late Ice Age. Findings reveal that Clovis groups often resharpened their points due to limited resource knowledge, while Cumberland groups tended to discard points with potential still intact. This suggests an evolving approach to resource management, emphasizing the growing familiarity with their environment over generations.

In a 21-page filing submitted late Monday (local time) to the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, FIFA lawyers said UEFA was wrong to suggest that Infantino sought to personally profit from the project, which caused a backlash in July before being dropped within days.

The 2026 southwest monsoon is expected to face a significant rainfall deficit across various regions in India. This year's monsoon has been heavily influenced by the strong El Niño phenomenon affecting weather patterns. Many districts in eastern India, including Bihar and parts of the Northeast, are experiencing record low rainfall levels. Simultaneously, the southern regions witness their driest monsoon in over two decades.

Minister Shibu Baby John says issue of wildlife conflict will not be treated as sole responsibility of Forest department and instead be addressed via coordinated interventions by Agriculture and Revenue departments

Jairam Ramesh alleges the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes has clearly articulated pre-conceived biases, citing a report in The Hindu

Ramchander Rao says the Opposition misrepresented the purpose of Form-6

Congress Working Committee meeting passes a resolution listing its demands; blames PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for “vote theft”

Residents of Nicollet Island are taking a united stand to purchase their cherished homes currently up for sale by TCHDC, due to financial strains affecting the nonprofit's ability to manage the properties. To safeguard affordable housing and the community's continuity, the Nicollet Island Cooperative has emerged. They are working alongside Land Bank Twin Cities to establish a buy-back arrangement, ensuring a stable future while negotiations with the property managers continue.

He was founder of Tapasya Kalasahitya Vedi and Balagokulam and had worked as editor of Kesari

Meta has launched Meta Enterprise Platform, a new business that will sell its AI models, agents and coding tools, including Muse, Meta Business Agent, Muse API and Muse Code, to companies. The move pits Meta against Microsoft and Google. Former MongoDB CEO CJ Desai joins as Chief Enterprise Platform Officer, reporting to Mark Zuckerberg, as Meta looks to earn a return on the over $100 billion it is spending on AI this year.

According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the Malnad region received 959 mm of rain during the southwest monsoon (June 1 to September 29), against a normal of 1,550 mm, a deficit of 38%

Goldy Brar, the gang leader linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi network, has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list with a reward of up to $1 million.

Raj Thackeray also invited all parties to join this protest march, while extended support to the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP)‘s “Jail Bharo Andolan” protest on October 2, demanding for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy lays foundation stone for Indiramma Housing towers in Nampally