In 1903, rabbits were released on Hawaii’s Laysan Island as a food source; within a decade they had nearly stripped it bare, and three of its five landbird species eventually went extinct

Laysan Island’s ecosystem was devastated after rabbits introduced in 1903 stripped away native vegetation When German immigrant Max Schlemmer brought a small number of domestic rabbits to the isolated Pacific atoll of Laysan in 1903, he hoped to create a profitable meat-canning business. He also saw the animals as a source of entertainment for his…

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Federal Bank shares fall post merger talks

In its clarification, Federal Bank said it evaluates opportunities for growth and expansion in the ordinary course of business. MUMBAI: Shares of Federal Bank closed 3% lower on Tuesday after reports that the lender was pursuing a merger with Jana Small Finance Bank, while Jana SFB fell 2% as sensex closed flat. Both banks later…

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‘A tricky one’: Rahul Dravid reveals big concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Test future | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s journey in white-ball cricket has moved at remarkable speed. At just 15, the left-handed batter has already represented India and made his presence felt at the international level.Sooryavanshi ended the IPL 2026 season as Rajasthan Royals‘ highest run-scorer with 776 runs. He then produced another explosive performance,…

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“Feel incredibly heavy”: Kyle Busch’s widow Samantha makes first candid public admission three months after NASCAR champion’s death | International Sports News

Kyle Busch and Samantha. Image via: David Jensen/ Getty Images Kyle Busch’s widow Samantha has opened up about the loss of the NASCAR champion, three months after his death, revealing how difficult it has been to carry on with the life they built together. Speaking publicly at the Carlos Rodón Foundation’s Third Annual Willow Gala…

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RBI turns net buyer of dollars in June

Remittances rose 6.5% month-on-month to $2.5 billion in June, nearly 20% higher than a year earlier. MUMBAI: RBI turned a net purchaser of US dollars in June this year, buying $561 million in the spot and over-the-counter market after net sales of $6.1 billion in May and $3.6 billion in June 2025.According to the central…

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UPSC Recruitment 2026: Applications open for Central government posts, apply online by September 11

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in Central government departments. The recruitment drive offers an opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs through the commission’s direct recruitment process.According to the UPSC notification, interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the Online Recruitment…

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Batwara 1947 Full Movie Collection: ‘Batwara 1947’ box office collection Day 12: Sunny Deol’s film falls short of Rs 40 crore in India as it nears end of theatrical run, while ‘Awarapan 2’ races ahead, ‘Toxic’ to intensify competition | Hindi Movie News

Sunny Deol-starrer ‘Batwara 1947’ arrived in theatres with considerable expectations, riding on the scale of the project, Aamir Khan‘s association as a producer and Preity Zinta‘s return to the big screen. However, the film has struggled to translate that anticipation into box office success and is currently well short of recovering its reported budget.Batwara 1947…

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