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SciencePhoto: HT WorldWater hyacinth, introduced to Florida in the 1880s for its purple flowers, spread rapidly to cover over 120,000 acres of lakes and rivers by the 1960s. Native to South America, it was initially distributed as souvenirs at a 1884 New Orleans expo. Florida has since cut its coverage to about 2,000 acres statewide to control its invasive growth.
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WorldPhoto: Firstpost WorldUS diplomatic missions in 12 West Asian locations have issued security alerts warning Americans of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. The alerts caution that Iran and groups supporting Tehran may target US interests overseas, increasing risks for travelers in the region.
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BusinessPhoto: ET Energy PowerIndia's electricity consumption surged by 11% year-on-year in September 2026, indicating a significant rise in power demand. Concurrently, coal stocks fell sharply by 60%, underscoring a critical challenge in the country's power sector as supply tightens amid growing consumption.
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SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsVirat Kohli's cricket bat, used by the star player to hit sixes, varies in price from 10,000 to 200,000 rupees. Sports businessman Shobhit Tyagi from Meerut explained the special qualities of the English Willow bat, highlighting its value and appeal among cricket enthusiasts.
News18Hi Sports··Meerut
TechnologyPhoto: News18 TechX, owned by Elon Musk, is testing the "Video Kickstart Bonus" program, offering creators a fixed $3,000 (around Rs 2.85 lakh) for posting at least 15 original vertical videos under three minutes each on 15 different days within 30 days. The program is invitation-only and aims to encourage regular video content without earnings based on views or engagement.
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HealthPhoto: News18 HindiBJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was discharged from Apollo Hospital in Delhi after treatment. He was admitted on Friday due to a chest infection and received care in the ICU. After showing signs of improvement, he was released from the hospital.
News18 Hindi··Delhi
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Photo: HT WorldWater hyacinth, introduced to Florida in the 1880s for its purple flowers, spread rapidly to cover over 120,000 acres of lakes and rivers by the 1960s. Native to South America, it was initially distributed as souvenirs at a 1884 New Orleans expo. Florida has since cut its coverage to about 2,000 acres statewide to control its invasive growth.
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