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Kenya's Mathenge Tree Spread Threatens Livestock and Rangelands

In Kenya, the mathenge tree was planted to combat desertification but has spread rapidly, covering 18,792 hectares in Baringo County by 2016, up from 882 hectares in 1988. This expansion has reduced grazing land, causing herders like John Lmakato in Samburu County to lose most of their livestock. About 75% of Kenya is at risk from desertification and invasive tree spread, impacting pastoral livelihoods.

HT World··Lerata

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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan Herald

Second Worker Dies from Injuries in MRPL Mangaluru Blast

Rajesh D’Silva, a contract employee injured in the September 30 blast at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), died from burn injuries at a private hospital. He suffered 35% burns in the Coker hydrotreater unit explosion, raising the death toll to two. Earlier, Manish Karkada died and 12 others were injured. CPI(M) demands compensation and a public inquiry.

Deccan Herald··Mangaluru

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Muskan to Appeal Death Sentence in Saurabh Rajput Murder Case

Muskan, sentenced to death in the Saurabh Rajput murder case, will appeal the court's decision. The jail administration has requested the State Legal Service Authority to provide her a government lawyer. Following the death sentence, the condition of Ravita and her boyfriend Amardeep has worsened.

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Gurugram Woman Found Dead with Hands Tied, Face Covered in Tape

A 34-year-old woman named Neetu was found dead in her bathroom in Dohla village near Sohna, Gurugram, with her hands tied and face covered in tape. Her husband, Prashant, a private school teacher, discovered her after returning home. The house appeared ransacked, suggesting a possible robbery. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and have not yet confirmed the motive or if anything was stolen.

NDTV··Gurugram

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Legendary Composer Deva Dies at 75; Rajinikanth's Intro Music Creator

Legendary music composer Deva, known for creating Rajinikanth's iconic intro music, died on October 17 at age 75. He suffered a heart attack and was admitted to Surya Hospital in Kodambakkam, Chennai, before passing away. Actor Khushbu Sundar expressed shock, having met him just 10 days earlier. Deva composed music for Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam films, leaving a lasting legacy.

HT Entertainment··Chennai

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US Police Foil Alleged Mass Shooting Plot at Illinois Hindu Temple

US authorities arrested 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis of Palatine for allegedly planning a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. Police recovered weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear after investigating suspicious electronic communications. The probe was triggered by information from a co-worker. The exact target and full details remain under investigation. Charges have been filed, but allegations are unproven in court.

News18··Aurora

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