Times of India

Michael Holderness bought four beachfront lots on Florida’s Siesta Key in 2016 and 2017, leading to years of disputes with Sarasota County over public access and development. Under a settlement, the county will receive the four lots and make them public beach property, while Holderness gets a nearby parcel valued at nearly $2.8 million, $500,000 and permission to build a 5,000-square-foot home.

In a groundbreaking test, the Royal Navy's XV Excalibur successfully deployed a US-made Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre in Scotland. This innovative trial showcased the smooth integration of American technology with British autonomous vessels. Such advancements promise to revolutionize naval missions, enhancing the safety of crewed submarines through the use of advanced armed unmanned underwater vehicles.

Gurindervir Singh begins his Asian Games 100m campaign with a priority: “the medal is the most important thing”. After 10.39s runs at the Commonwealth Games and Bhubaneswar, followed by 10.32s in Delhi, the national record holder enters Aichi-Nagoya with a 10.09s best. With Animesh Kujur and Asia’s leading sprinters in the field, Gurindervir is also hoping the Asian Games can produce the sub-10 run. He has worked hard all year.

During a recent biodiversity assessment at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, researchers made an exciting discovery—'Wendy,' a wasp spider. This is the first time this species has been documented in the area, reflecting shifts in wildlife distribution due to climate change. As southern European habitats become less viable, wasp spiders are migrating northward, revealing the transformative effects of environmental changes on British ecosystems.

Maverick Carter is in a legal dispute with his ex-partner Crystal Streets over child support payments. Carter argues that he pays for his daughter's schooling and she is now 18 years old, seeking to terminate payments. Streets contends that Carter should continue financial support until their daughter completes her education. She has requested an increase in the monthly payment due to Carter's wealth.

The Election Commission is facing questions over reported disagreements between two election commissioners and the CEC on electoral-roll management, decision-making and access to voter data. The controversy has also revived broader concerns over how dissent is handled within the poll panel, the role of the CEC, the appointment of election commissioners and safeguards for voters during large-scale roll revisions.

The Perambalur district consumer commission has mandated Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation to pay compensation. This ruling followed a complaint alleging improper treatment of a passenger during travel. The passenger had his ticket destroyed and was subsequently removed from the bus without proper verification of his claims. The commission highlighted a lack of inquiry into the incident by the corporation authorities.

Nokia is shutting its Hangzhou radio R&D centre in China by end-2026, cutting around 1,600 jobs, after its Greater China revenue fell over 58% since 2018. The closure revives CEO Justin Hotard's pointed question to Europe: why does Huawei still run nearly 60% of Germany's 5G sites while Nokia holds under 3% share in China? Restructuring charges have tripled to €800 million, even as AI and cloud orders surge 105%.

A Colorado couple who moved from Mexico in 1995 with their three children opened Los Tarascos and ran it for 31 years. Jose and Maria Caballero are now closing the Fort Collins restaurant, saying they have achieved the dream that brought them to the US: giving their children the chance to build independent lives and careers outside the family business.

During her live streaming session, KitsuFox revealed that her ex-partner, Nosiiree, had reached out to her even after she tried to block him. She mentioned that he unexpectedly appeared at her residence, causing her significant distress. In response, Nosiiree denied allegations of stalking during his own livestream, professing his love for KitsuFox and voicing concerns about their personal disputes becoming public knowledge.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the NEET PG 2026 results. Candidates can now access their results and rank details through the official NBEMS website. The examination was conducted on August 30, followed by a re-examination at two Jaipur centres. Candidates should download and preserve their result for counselling.

The stock market came under heavy selling pressure, with the Sensex and Nifty declining nearly 1.5% as a sharp rise in bond yields to 19-year highs added to investor concerns.