Farmers brought this bird to the Galapagos to control cattle ticks; after one El Nino, thousands of them appeared across the islands replacing native birds |

A group of three smooth-billed anis in Galapagos. Image Credit: Michael Dvorak/ Galapagos Conservation Trust The smooth-billed ani was brought to the Galapagos Islands in the 1960s in an attempt to tackle a cattle tick problem that had caused serious losses for local farmers. The black bird was known to feed on ticks in mainland…

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Born on the 1st, 10th, 19th or 28th? What Numerology Says These Birthdays Have in Common

Individuals born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th of any month embody the powerful traits linked with the number 1 in numerology. These individuals often display leadership qualities, ambition, and a strong sense of independence. However, they may encounter challenges in trusting others and working collaboratively. Each specific birthday adds a distinct touch to…

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CJP’s October 10 protest: Schools shift classes online, colleges postpone exams amid metro curbs | Delhi News

Several schools and colleges in Delhi have transitioned online for classes scheduled on October 10 amid security concern (File photo) NEW DELHI: Several schools and colleges in Delhi have shifted classes online, rescheduled parent-teacher meetings and postponed examinations scheduled for October 10 amid security concerns and anticipated disruption of metro services ahead of a proposed…

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TVK’s P Sathyabama wins Dharapuram byelection; Vijay party’s Maragatham Kumaravel extends her lead in Madurantakam | Chennai News

TVK candidate P Sathyabama with party president and Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay COIMBATORE/CHENNAI: TVK candidate P Sathyabama on Friday won the Dharapuram byelection by a margin of 9,471 votes, securing 66,841 votes.DMK candidate S Suganya came second with 57,370 votes, while AIADMK’s K Banumathi secured 45,280 votes.The bypoll was necessitated after Sathyabama,…

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Mary Kom’s ex-husband alleges character assassination, files defamation complaint | India News

Olympic medallist Mary Kom’s former husband, Karong Onkholer Olympic medallist Mary Kom’s former husband, Karong Onkholer, has filed a defamation complaint against the boxer before Delhi’s Saket Court, alleging that remarks she made during a televised interview damaged his reputation.The complaint was filed on October 6 and is pending before Judicial Magistrate First Class Shivam…

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Top Trump official mocked online over false claim of Indian stock market crash after US green card curbs

Anthony D’Esposito, Department of Labor Inspector General, speaks as Vice President JD Vance listens during a news conference on the Fraud Task Force. (AP Photo) A top US official has faced online criticism after appearing to endorse a false claim that India’s stock market had collapsed following the Trump administration’s latest restrictions on foreign workers,…

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Sham Kaushal says Nana Patekar was a ‘father figure’ to Vicky and Sunny Kaushal, calls his loss a big void in his life: ‘Kept crying looking at his mortal remains’ | Hindi Movie News

Nana Patekar, 75, who passed away after a cardiac arrest, was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Pune on Thursday evening. His mortal remains were wrapped in the Tricolour, and he was given a gun salute. Earlier, Kaushal posted on social media that Patekar had given him his first break as an…

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