‘High-powered committee to probe alleged Delhi Police excesses’: SC on Jantar Mantar protests

New Zealand introduced sparrows to fight pests, then launched campaigns to kill them

In 1867, New Zealand released house sparrows with the intention of using them to control crop-damaging insects. The birds multiplied rapidly and soon became an agricultural threat themselves, feeding on grains, fruits, and crops such as wheat, barley, and maize. Authorities responded with organised culling measures, including poisoned grain, shooting, and bounty schemes for eggs and heads. The episode was part of a broader 19th-century effort to introduce European bird species for both farming utility and cultural familiarity.

Late-Night Food Request by Two Men Triggers Security Operation in Jammu

Two unidentified men asking for food at midnight triggered a major security alert across three districts in Jammu. Security personnel swiftly cordoned off the area in response to the suspicious incident. Overnight search operations were launched covering residential areas, agricultural fields, and nearby forest patches. The nature of the alert suggests authorities treated the late-night activity as a potential security threat in the region.

'Move Imran Khan to hospital': Pakistan SC directs govt amid ex-PM's health concerns

JSSC-CGL Exam Cancellation Triggers Protest From 2,000 Successful Candidates in Jharkhand

The Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL recruitment exams on Monday night, prompting protests from around 2,000 candidates who had already cleared the process. The candidates fear losing their prospective government jobs as a result of the decision. Protesters called for a CBI investigation and sought a chance to counter allegations made against the recruitment process. The government justified the cancellation as a necessary step to restore public trust in the state's hiring system. Authorities indicated that fresh vacancies would be announced following reforms to ensure a fair selection process.