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Chinese Scientists Discover Giant 20-Inch Fungus Weighing Nearly Five Pounds

Scientists in Yunnan, China, have discovered a giant fungus named Dianjunus rex, or D-rex, growing from the roots of Chinese cork oak trees. Measuring nearly 20 inches tall and weighing about five pounds, it is the largest known fruiting body in the Ascomycota phylum. Genetic analysis suggests its lineage dates back around 65 million years, challenging previous understanding of fungal size.

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Former MLC Challenges Telangana Government's Prohibitory Land List in High Court

Former MLC Elvis Stephenson of BRS filed a writ petition in Telangana High Court challenging Government Order No. 341 issued on September 23, which placed lands of 16 BRS leaders, including K. Chandrasekhara Rao and K.T. Rama Rao, on a prohibitory list. The petitioner alleges the order targets BRS leaders selectively. The case will be heard by a single judge as directed by the Acting Chief Justice and Justice Suddala Chalapathi Rao.

The Hindu··Hyderabad

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Madonna's Charity Runs Paediatric Surgery Centre in Malawi

Madonna's charity, Raising Malawi, has established the Mercy James Centre for Paediatric Surgery and Intensive Care at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Malawi. The centre performs over 2,000 life-saving surgeries annually and trains local medical professionals. Raising Malawi is raising funds to expand services and hire more specialist staff to enhance healthcare in the region.

TOI World··Blantyre

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Delhi Metro's Shankar Vihar Station Restricts Exit Without Defense ID

Shankar Vihar station on Delhi Metro's Magenta Line is located inside a defense cantonment area. Passengers cannot exit the station without a valid defense ID or special permission. Although trains stop here, civilians are strictly prohibited from disembarking. Anyone who mistakenly gets off must immediately board the next train due to security protocols.

News18 Hindi··Delhi

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PM Modi Reviews ₹16,000 Crore Projects in Progress Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 54th Progress Meeting at his office 'Seva Teerth' to review infrastructure projects worth over ₹16,000 crore across 31 states and UTs. Projects include railways, PM Ekta Mall, and bulk drug parks. He emphasized timely completion, inter-departmental coordination, and resolving issues promptly. Modi urged promoting local products in PM Ekta Mall to boost artisans' livelihoods and rural employment through tourism and local business linkages.

Amar Ujala·

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Five Big Names Left Unsold in WPL 2027 Mini-Auction

During the Women's Premier League 2027 mini-auction, notable players including Chamari Athapaththu, Sophia Dunkley, Saika Ishaque, and Uma Chetry were left unsold. Uma Chetry was the only player from India's 2025 Women's World Cup-winning team. Rising star Titas Sadhu from the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup also went unsold, highlighting intense competition and team strategies in Kochi.

TOI Sports··Kochi

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