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

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.

'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.

Mar-a-Lago Was Once a US Government Retreat Before Trump Bought It in 1985

Mar-a-Lago, the famous Florida estate now associated with Donald Trump, has a history stretching back to the 1920s. It was originally built by wealthy heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post as a grand mansion. Over the decades, the property hosted royals, diplomats, and high-profile social events. Post later donated the estate to the US government to serve as a presidential retreat. However, the government eventually relinquished the property, and Trump purchased it in 1985.