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SciencePhoto: Deccan Herald

Monkeys Damage Arecanut Plantations in Sirsi, Distress Growers

In Sirsi taluk, monkeys are increasingly raiding arecanut plantations, damaging ripe and tender nuts, banana plants, and pepper vines. Due to weather changes, more ripe arecanuts have appeared this year, attracting large monkey groups. With scarce forest food, monkeys move into human areas, troubling farmers in Banavasi, Hulekal, Hegdekatta, Sonda, and nearby villages. The Forest Department can compensate for palm damage but not crop loss, worsening farmers' challenges.

Deccan Herald··Sirsi

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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost World

Bangladesh Rejects Hasina's Passport Request, Urges India to Extradite

Bangladesh has rejected former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's request for a new passport, calling it 'drama.' Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir stated that Bangladesh does not issue passports to terrorists and urged India to extradite Hasina. This marks a firm stance by Bangladesh against Hasina amid ongoing tensions.

Firstpost World·

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WorldPhoto: HT World

CIA's $20 Million Cold War Project to Turn Cat into Spy

During the Cold War, the CIA launched Operation Acoustic Kitty in 1964, spending $20 million to turn a cat into a surveillance tool. The cat was equipped with a microphone, transmitter, and antenna to record conversations between foreign agents and Soviet handlers in public places. While the technology worked, controlling the cat proved challenging, limiting the project's success.

HT World·

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PoliticsPhoto: NDTV

Himanta Sarma Drinks Milk Offered by Muslim Farmer at Rally

At a rally, Chief Minister Himanta Sarma accepted and drank milk presented by a Muslim farmer named Md Sohab Ali. The farmer brought milk produced on his own farm and offered it to Sarma, who consumed it publicly in front of the crowd, highlighting communal harmony.

NDTV·

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Pakistani Anchor Rabia Ahsan Shot Dead at Home in Rawalpindi

Pakistani anchor Rabia Ahsan was found shot dead in her Rawalpindi home on Sunday around 3 pm. Police took her husband, Ahsan Tahir, into custody and seized a .30-bore pistol suspected to be the murder weapon. Rabia was discovered by her sister with bullet wounds to her neck and back. The FIR was registered under Section 302 for murder.

NDTV World··Rawalpindi

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Taparia Tools Declares ₹40 Dividend, Hits 5% Upper Circuit Ahead of Record Date

Taparia Tools announced a ₹40 per share interim dividend for the financial year 2026-27, representing a 400% dividend on its ₹10 face value shares. The stock, priced under ₹20, surged 5% to hit the upper circuit on Monday before the record date set for November 12. The company’s shares have returned 70.38% in three months but declined 35.39% over six months. Investors must hold shares by November 11 to qualify for the dividend.

Mint Markets·

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