Delhi Dussehra event burns 30-foot cockroach effigy, drawing political reactions

Harmanpreet Kaur’s 91 powers India to 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe

India's women's cricket team displayed sheer dominance against Zimbabwe, clinching the third T20I by a commanding 92 runs. With Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur leading the charge, scoring 69 and 91 respectively, Zimbabwe struggled in the chase, ending at 124/7 after facing early setbacks. Nandani Sharma's stellar three-wicket performance solidified the win, marking an impressive 11-match T20I winning streak.

California's 750-acre Irvine Lake to be drained for five years of dam repairs

Water levels at Irvine Lake are set to drop substantially this month as essential dam repair work gets underway. The planned drawdown will allow construction crews to carry out work needed to strengthen the dam's structure in line with regulatory requirements. Water managers are keeping a close watch on possible winter weather impacts to protect local communities. Environmental specialists are also being consulted on how to safely move fish out of the lake and how to respond to anglers' concerns.

Victorian Camera Found in Oxfordshire Loft Sells for £18,000 at Auction

A rare Victorian camera made of mahogany and brass was discovered during a house clearance in Oxfordshire. It had been stored away for nearly 30 years before being found. Strong interest from collectors drove the auction price to £18,000. The seller plans to give the proceeds to wildlife conservation charities in honour of their late father, a keen nature lover who photographed local wildlife.

‘Shouldn’t have come if unwell’: Uttarakhand Minister hits back as Daler Mehndi row escalates