Colorado built a wildlife overpass across a busy highway; a new report says animal-vehicle collisions fell by 91% as elk, bears and frogs began using the crossing

For wildlife, a busy highway can be more than an obstacle. It can separate feeding grounds, disrupt seasonal migrations and turn an ordinary journey into a deadly gamble. In Colorado, a new network of wildlife crossings is helping change that equation, with officials reporting a sharp decline in collisions along a heavily travelled stretch of…

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11-year-old Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan breaks legend Judit Polgar’s 38-year-old record | Chess News

11-year-old Indian-origin British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan Eleven-year-old chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has made history by becoming the youngest female player ever to qualify for the International Master (IM) title.The schoolgirl from Harrow, England, achieved the milestone at the European Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro, breaking a record held by chess legend Judit Polgar for…

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Kieron Pollard: Mumbai Indians appoint Kieron Pollard as head coach ahead of IPL 2027 | Cricket News

Kieron Pollard (Image credit: Mumbai Indians) Mumbai Indians have named former all-rounder Kieron Pollard as their new head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season. He replaces Mahela Jayawardene, who has left the role ahead of the upcoming auction.Pollard has been closely associated with Mumbai Indians for several years, first as a player and later…

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US challenges Russia to step back from Ukraine attack

A Ukrainian serviceman fires his weapon during an exercise in the Joint Forces Operation, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday. (AP) WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Russia is on the verge of unleashing a massive military attack against Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s claim to be pulling forces back, as artillery fire hit a…

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Anti-Government Protests France: Watch: Paris shops increase security, board up windows, as France braces for weekend protests

View of shops with display windows protected by wooden panels days ahead of a second round of demonstrations in Paris, France Shopkeepers in Paris are boarding up windows and securing their premises ahead of fresh anti-government protests scheduled across France on Saturday, a week after demonstrations escalated into violent riots that left thousands of businesses…

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Demand at home supporting growth momentum: RBI | India News

The report said deficient rainfall in some regions could adversely affect kharif crop yields. MUMBAI: RBI’s Oct 2026 State of the Economy report flagged rising inflation, geopolitical tensions and global financial volatility as key risks to India’s growth outlook, even as strong domestic demand, services activity and exports supported economic momentum.The report said headline CPI…

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Why Temba Bavuma turned away during Steve Smith’s catch in second Test? South Africa captain explains viral reaction | Cricket News

South Africa registered a historic win over Australia in the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Thursday. The Proteas declared their first innings at 425/9 before bowling Australia out for 99 and enforcing the follow-on. Australia fought to save the match in their second innings but were dismissed for 295, handing South…

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‘Disappointed? You’re not alone’: FIR filed over posters in Delhi Metro questioning govt | India News

QR code posters questioning the government found inside a Delhi Metro train; FIR registered NEW DELHI: An FIR has been registered against unidentified persons after two posters questioning the government’s performance were found pasted inside a train on the Delhi Metro’s Airport Express Line, news agency PTI reported citing police sources.The posters, printed in black…

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Afro-Asian Sand Snake: A snake last recorded in Gujarat’s Kutch in 1872 has been spotted again after more than 150 years, drawing attention to the region’s biodiversity and the rare reptile’s remarkable rediscovery

A routine evening patrol in Kutch has turned into one of the more unexpected wildlife stories of the year. According to the Gujarat Forest Department and reports by India Today, forest officers near Bhuj stumbled on a slim, fast-moving snake that hadn’t been conclusively recorded in the region for over 150 years. The reptile is…

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