In 1815, cats arrived on Ascension Island; they drove huge seabird colonies away until conservationists launched a cat-eradication mission | World News

A feral cat with a tipped ear, indicating it was neutered in a trap-neuter-return program. Images Credit: Brocken Inaglory/Wikipedia Ascension Island offers a striking example of how quickly an introduced predator can reshape an island’s wildlife. Cats brought to the South Atlantic island in 1815 preyed heavily on seabirds, driving almost all species away from…

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‘Leave Ayodhya within 3 days’: Lawyers’ body warns of blockade, refuses to represent Ram Temple ‘donation theft’ accused | Lucknow News

AYODHYA: The Faizabad Bar Association, in a general body meeting on Monday, decided not to represent the accused in the Ram temple donation embezzlement case. The Bar also resolved that any member who tries to plead for the accused will be fined Rs 5 lakh.At the meeting, lawyers demanded that Champat Rai, Anil Mishra, and…

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America’s favourite vegetable could be hit by California drought: over 90% of fresh broccoli comes from the state, while severe drought may cut shipments sharply

An average person in US eats about 6 to 8.5 pounds of fresh broccoli annually. Nationally, the country produces more than 500,000 tons of the vegetable per year, with California growing roughly 90% of the total crop. Broccoli is the most consumed vegetable in the country and obviously, most loved. However, as per a recent…

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SC proposes special courts for Manipur violence cases; directs CBI, SIT to expedite investigations | India News

Supreme Court on Manipur (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday proposed setting up special courts to conduct day-to-day trials in criminal cases arising from the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur, while directing investigating agencies to expedite pending probes and ensure victims receive copies of chargesheets without delay.A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant…

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