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SciencePhoto: HT WorldOn Christmas Day 1859, Thomas Austin released 13 European rabbits on his Victoria estate in Australia for hunting. By 1866, hunters had shot over 14,000 rabbits there. The rabbits thrived with abundant food and no predators, spreading rapidly across Australia. Within 50 years, they colonized two-thirds of the continent, causing a significant ecological issue.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentDirector Mari Selvaraj's film 'Manjanathi' has completed its first shooting schedule. Actress Kayadu Lohar shared behind-the-scenes updates, highlighting her transformative experience and the film's emotional depth. The cast features Priyanka Mohan and Kathir, with music by Ilaiyaraaja. Further details and the release date are yet to be announced.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldDemocratic leaders have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration, accusing it of trying to interfere with state election authority by removing eligible voters from registration lists before the November 3 midterm elections. The case raises concerns about voter eligibility verification and protections against wrongful exclusion, drawing limited comparisons to India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldRajesh Patel, an Indian-origin lab owner from Schaumburg, Illinois, faces five wire fraud charges for allegedly billing $66.2 million for 380,000 fake Covid-19 tests. Between May 2021 and April 2022, Patel created false negative results linked to Meridian Medical Staffing Inc. and billed the federally funded HRSA Uninsured Program, which covered Covid test costs for uninsured individuals. Conviction could mean up to 20 years per count.
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EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentSamantha Ruth Prabhu praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for walking away from movies at his career peak to enter politics. Hosting Celebrity MasterChef Tamil, she called Vijay her 'lucky charm' and highlighted their three hit films—Kaththi, Theri, and Mersal—which grossed over ₹100 crore each. She admired his dedication and quiet leadership behind the scenes.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsSilver prices in India have fallen to an 11-month low, slipping below ₹2 lakh per kg to around ₹1,95,000 on the MCX. This drop is due to reduced industrial demand and a higher interest-rate environment limiting investment appeal. The current price is about 53.5% lower than the record high of ₹4,20,048 per kg reached in January 2026. Experts predict a potential 60% crash over the next 1-1.5 years.
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Photo: HT WorldOn Christmas Day 1859, Thomas Austin released 13 European rabbits on his Victoria estate in Australia for hunting. By 1866, hunters had shot over 14,000 rabbits there. The rabbits thrived with abundant food and no predators, spreading rapidly across Australia. Within 50 years, they colonized two-thirds of the continent, causing a significant ecological issue.
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