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SciencePhoto: TOI ScienceElizabeth Hanechak, an 18-year-old student from Russell, Massachusetts, created a microbial system that uses engineered enzymes and microscopic algae to convert plastic waste into drinkable water and fertilizer. Her innovative solution addresses plastic pollution and earned her a $100,000 scholarship for this environmental breakthrough.
TOI Science··Russell
SciencePhoto: TOI WorldArchaeological excavations on Lismore, a small Scottish island with about 190 residents, revealed a medieval cemetery, ancient buildings, and over 1,000 metalworking artefacts. Funded by local residents, the findings indicate Lismore was a significant religious and craft centre in the sixth and seventh centuries, offering new insights into early Christianity in northern Britain.
TOI World·
PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldFrench unions reported that approximately 480,000 people participated in nationwide demonstrations on October 13, 2026, supporting student protests. French authorities have not yet released their own attendance figures. The previous nationwide rallies on October 8 saw 71,500 participants, according to the interior ministry. The protests included clashes, with some demonstrators confronting police measures like tear gas.
Hindu World··Paris
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportThe Delhi High Court has directed the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and original petitioners led by Somdev Devvarman to file replies regarding the Court-appointed administrator Justice (retd.) Gita Mittal's request to include AITA Trust and Delhi Lawn Tennis Association in the case to amend AITA’s Constitution. The court set November 6 for rejoinders and highlighted allegations of financial misconduct and document withholding by AITA officials.
Hindu Sport·
WorldPhoto: Firstpost WorldA Greece-to-Germany passenger flight triggered a hijack alert when the pilot sent an emergency code and lost radio contact, prompting the German air force to scramble two fighter jets. The Boeing 737-800 landed safely at Nuremberg Airport. Corendon Airlines later said the alert was due to a communication system malfunction and no danger occurred. Airport operations briefly paused but resumed normally.
Firstpost World··Nuremberg
PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesDelhi Police filed an FIR against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders for entering Jantar Mantar without permission. During the protest, CJP members demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. They were previously detained for violating a peace bond. Security has increased around Jaffarpur Kalan Police Station amid tensions over protests about electoral roll irregularities.
Economic Times··Delhi
TOI Science··Russell
Photo: TOI ScienceElizabeth Hanechak, an 18-year-old student from Russell, Massachusetts, created a microbial system that uses engineered enzymes and microscopic algae to convert plastic waste into drinkable water and fertilizer. Her innovative solution addresses plastic pollution and earned her a $100,000 scholarship for this environmental breakthrough.
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