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SciencePhoto: TOI ScienceThe US Geological Survey tested drone technology to track invasive Burmese pythons in Florida's Greater Everglades Ecosystem. A 16-foot, 147.9-pound female python was radio-tagged and released by University of Florida interns while USGS biologists operated a small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) during the test published on September 23, 2026.
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BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessAhead of its Rs 30,213-crore Jio IPO, Reliance Industries responded to Elon Musk's accusations on X, welcoming competition in satellite communications including Starlink. Reliance emphasized that all players must serve India and follow its laws. The company highlighted Jio's growth since 2016, gaining over 53 crore customers by providing affordable digital services, and stressed the importance of the rule of law for investment and innovation.
TOI Business··New Delhi
TechnologyPhoto: NDTV WorldAnthropic has quietly proposed an AI safety bill to lawmakers that would allow the government to block the release or use of an AI model only if it poses a foreseeable, imminent risk of over $1 billion in damages or could kill or seriously injure more than 50 people. This bill aims to set clear safety standards for AI deployment.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe I.N.D.I.A. bloc parties in Karnataka have formed a coordination committee to organize a statewide agitation campaign. They plan a mass movement from Bengaluru to district and taluk levels. Leaders including KPCC president B K Hariprasad and others announced participation in the November 1 protest at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi. A large protest in Bengaluru is scheduled for November 5, followed by expansion to other areas.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsYashasvi Jaiswal was not included even as a backup opener for India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, surprising fans. The selectors' strategy prioritizes Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in the playing eleven. Instead of sitting on the bench, Jaiswal is sent to prepare with red-ball cricket and India 'A' to gain experience for foreign conditions in the upcoming Test series. He remains a key part of future World Cup plans.
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WorldPhoto: News18 WorldHeidi Levine, a Washington Post photojournalist, was attacked by over 50 masked Israeli settlers while covering violence against Palestinian olive farmers near Abu Falah and Turmus Ayya in the West Bank. Wearing a helmet and flak jacket likely saved her life. She was hospitalized in Ramallah and later transferred to Beilinson Hospital in Israel. The settlers also set olive trees on fire and threw stones during the attack.
News18 World··Ramallah
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Photo: TOI ScienceThe US Geological Survey tested drone technology to track invasive Burmese pythons in Florida's Greater Everglades Ecosystem. A 16-foot, 147.9-pound female python was radio-tagged and released by University of Florida interns while USGS biologists operated a small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) during the test published on September 23, 2026.
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