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A B.Tech student in Odisha has been apprehended for reportedly trying to smuggle 22 kilograms of ganja in order to fund an iPhone for his girlfriend on her birthday. The incident occurred in Malkangiri district, Odisha, where he was intercepted by police during routine patrolling.&nbsp;According to a report in Odisha TV, the arrested individuals, identified as Dhiren Kumar, a B.Tech student, along with his accomplice, were nabbed while officers were on MV-79 patrol duty on Saturday. After officers caught them, it was discovered that they were reportedly transporting 22kg of ganja to sell with the intention of raising money.<h3>The police's MV-79 patrol team caught the student</h3>Investigators said Dhiren planned to use the earnings to buy an expensive iPhone as a birthday gift for his girlfriend. Police said the duo was carrying several packets of ganja when they were stopped and searched by the MV-79 patrol team. The contraband was seized, and both were arrested and later produced in court.&nbsp;Police sources indicated that the student admitted that Dhiren needed quick money and resorted to illegal smuggling to fulfil his birthday wish for his girlfriend. Cops warned that such actions not only violate the law but also ruin the academic careers of the students.&nbsp;In response to the incident, police continued their investigation, expecting further leads in the cannabis supply chain.<h3>Cops booked for bid to smuggle tobacco into the Central Jail</h3>In a separate incident on November 12, a police officer posted at the Ladhowal police station was booked for his suspected involvement in an attempt to sneak one kg of tobacco into the Central Jail, Ludhiana. The suspect was identified as the Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Major Singh, whose smuggling attempt was thwarted by jail staff on November 12.&nbsp;According to a report in the Tribune, the incident took place shortly after an accused, Sukhdev Singh, alias Sukha, from Bholewal Jadid, was brought to the jail on judicial remand in an Excise Act case. Assistant Jail Superintendent Daulat Ram said that during a routine check of Sukha’s belongings, jail officials discovered one kilogram of tobacco concealed in the bag he was carrying.&nbsp;When questioned, Sukha alleged that ASI Major Singh handed him the bag while escorting him to the jail and instructed him to keep it until someone inside came to collect it. He insisted he was unaware of what the bag contained.

Investigators revealed that the student planned to use the earnings to buy an expensive iPhone as a birthday gift for his girlfriend. Police said the duo was carrying several packets of ganja when they were stopped and searched by the MV-79 patrol team.

A B.Tech student in Odisha has been apprehended for reportedly trying to smuggle 22 kilograms of ganja in order to fund an iPhone for his girlfriend on her birthday. The incident occurred in Malkangiri district, Odisha, where he was intercepted by police during routine patrolling. According to a report in Odisha TV, the arrested individuals, identified as Dhiren Kumar, a B.Tech student, along with his accomplice, were nabbed while officers were on MV-79 patrol duty on Saturday. After officers caught them, it was discovered that they were reportedly transporting 22kg of ganja to sell with the intention of raising money. The police's MV-79 patrol team caught the student Investigators said Dhiren planned to use the earnings to buy an expensive iPhone as a birthday gift for his girlfriend. Police said the duo was carrying several packets of ganja when they were stopped and searched by the MV-79 patrol team. The contraband was seized, and both were arrested and later produced in court. Police sources indicated that the student admitted that Dhiren needed quick money and resorted to illegal smuggling to fulfil his birthday wish for his girlfriend. Cops warned that such actions not only violate the law but also ruin the academic careers of the students. In response to the incident, police continued their investigation, expecting further leads in the cannabis supply chain. Cops booked for bid to smuggle tobacco into the Central Jail In a separate incident on November 12, a police officer posted at the Ladhowal police station was booked for his suspected involvement in an attempt to sneak one kg of tobacco into the Central Jail, Ludhiana. The suspect was identified as the Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Major Singh, whose smuggling attempt was thwarted by jail staff on November 12. According to a report in the Tribune, the incident took place shortly after an accused, Sukhdev Singh, alias Sukha, from Bholewal Jadid, was brought to the jail on judicial remand in an Excise Act case. Assistant Jail Superintendent Daulat Ram said that during a routine check of Sukha’s belongings, jail officials discovered one kilogram of tobacco concealed in the bag he was carrying. When questioned, Sukha alleged that ASI Major Singh handed him the bag while escorting him to the jail and instructed him to keep it until someone inside came to collect it. He insisted he was unaware of what the bag contained.

Investigators revealed that the student planned to use the earnings to buy an expensive iPhone as a birthday gift for his girlfriend. Police said the duo was carrying several packets of ganja when they were stopped and searched by the MV-79 patrol team.

Odisha B.Tech student smuggles 22kg ganja just to buy an iPhone for his girlfriend’s birthday, arrested

A man in France was shocked to find gold bars and coins in his yard earlier this year. He was digging up to build a swimming pool when he struck gold, literally. He came across a treasure that turned out to be worth 700,000 euros, or Rs 7 crore. It was the find of a lifetime, which the authorities have allowed him to keep. The man had been living in the house for only a year when he decided to build a swimming pool. &nbsp;He lives in Neuville-sur-Saône, a commune in the Lyon region of France, Reuters reported. Someone had wrapped five gold bars and numerous gold coins in plastic bags and buried them in the ground. He fulfilled his duty as a citizen and notified the local authorities about the treasure. The DRAC, the regional arm of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in France, and other state officials were also told about the treasure. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-my-dog-shot-me-pennsylvania-man-claims-his-dog-caused-his-shotgun-to-go-off-1763100835800">'My dog shot me': Pennsylvania man claims his dog caused his shotgun to go off</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Local outlet Le Progrès reported that they all paid a visit to his home to ascertain the value of the find. They also needed to understand the significance of the treasure and whether it had any historical links. In this case, the state could have claimed ownership over the entire thing. However, all the gold bars and coins had a unique number on them that could be traced. This helped them verify that it wasn't stolen and was acquired legally by whoever owned it. It was only about 15 to 20 years old. The officials confirmed that the gold had been melted down by a refinery in the Lyon area. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/david-shrigley-you-can-buy-a-10-ton-pile-of-rope-for-1-3mn-at-a-london-exhibition-1763104490307">You can buy a 10-ton pile of rope for $1.3mn at a London exhibition. Interested?</a>&nbsp;<h2>Who buried the gold?</h2>The unnamed owner of the house was allowed to keep the treasure, as per the law. Le Progrès reported that France's 19th-century civil code defines treasure as "any hidden or buried thing over which no one can prove their ownership, and which is discovered purely by chance." The code states that anyone who finds it on their own property has the right to keep it. Meanwhile, who buried the gold might remain a mystery forever since the previous owner of the house has passed away. &nbsp;

Digging for a swimming pool turned up a gold treasure that turned a Frenchman into a millionaire overnight. He called the authorities when he found it, but was later allowed to keep it as per the law. 

A man in France was shocked to find gold bars and coins in his yard earlier this year. He was digging up to build a swimming pool when he struck gold, literally. He came across a treasure that turned out to be worth 700,000 euros, or Rs 7 crore. It was the find of a lifetime, which the authorities have allowed him to keep. The man had been living in the house for only a year when he decided to build a swimming pool. He lives in Neuville-sur-Saône, a commune in the Lyon region of France, Reuters reported. Someone had wrapped five gold bars and numerous gold coins in plastic bags and buried them in the ground. He fulfilled his duty as a citizen and notified the local authorities about the treasure. The DRAC, the regional arm of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in France, and other state officials were also told about the treasure. Also Read: 'My dog shot me': Pennsylvania man claims his dog caused his shotgun to go off Local outlet Le Progrès reported that they all paid a visit to his home to ascertain the value of the find. They also needed to understand the significance of the treasure and whether it had any historical links. In this case, the state could have claimed ownership over the entire thing. However, all the gold bars and coins had a unique number on them that could be traced. This helped them verify that it wasn't stolen and was acquired legally by whoever owned it. It was only about 15 to 20 years old. The officials confirmed that the gold had been melted down by a refinery in the Lyon area. Also Read: You can buy a 10-ton pile of rope for $1.3mn at a London exhibition. Interested? Who buried the gold? The unnamed owner of the house was allowed to keep the treasure, as per the law. Le Progrès reported that France's 19th-century civil code defines treasure as "any hidden or buried thing over which no one can prove their ownership, and which is discovered purely by chance." The code states that anyone who finds it on their own property has the right to keep it. Meanwhile, who buried the gold might remain a mystery forever since the previous owner of the house has passed away.

Digging for a swimming pool turned up a gold treasure that turned a Frenchman into a millionaire overnight. He called the authorities when he found it, but was later allowed to keep it as per the law.&nbsp;

Frenchman finds Rs 7 crore worth of gold treasure buried in his yard, allowed to keep it

People of Ecuador have voted against allowing foreign military bases in the Pacific nation, dealing a major setback to United States' ambitions in the region and contradicting the position of the country’s president, who supported such cooperation. In a national referendum held on Sunday, (Nov 16), nearly 60 per cent of voters rejected lifting the longstanding constitutional ban on foreign bases. Another proposal to convene a new constitution-drafting assembly was also rejected by similar margins. The results reflected public resistance to wide-ranging institutional reforms.<h2>Ecuador’s referendum rebuffs Noboa’s security rationale on foreign military bases</h2>The proposal to allow foreign military facilities was central to President Daniel Noboa’s security agenda. The referendum sought permission to overturn Article 5 of the 2008 constitution, which designates Ecuador as a territory of peace and prohibits the establishment of foreign military bases. The defeat of the proposal represents a significant political setback for Noboa, who came to power in 2023 and had attempted to link the measure to his broader anti-crime strategy in a country beset by gang violence.Noboa had argued that Ecuador’s escalating drug-related violence required international support, particularly from the United States. He maintained that tackling transnational criminal networks demanded coordinated responses and described foreign military facilities or shared operations centres as essential tools. Allowing foreign bases, he said, would enhance intelligence sharing and counter-narcotics surveillance.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-taxi-driver-to-gang-lord-who-is-fito-ecuador-s-most-wanted-man-extradited-to-us-to-face-justice-1753072907835">From taxi driver to gang lord: Who is Fito, Ecuador's most wanted man extradited to US to face justice?</a><h2>The United States had a military base in Ecuador until 2009</h2>Before the 2008 constitution came into force, the United States operated a Forward Operating Location in Manta from 1999 until 2009. The American presence supported regional anti-drug surveillance flights until former President Rafael Correa refused to renew the agreement, citing sovereignty concerns. Noboa repeatedly invoked this earlier period of cooperation between Ecuador and the United States while campaigning for a Yes vote.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ecuador-deadly-riots-rock-ecuadorian-prison-machala-facility-violence-1762778297341/embed">Ecuador: Deadly Riots Rock Ecuadorian Prison | Machala Facility Violence</a><h2>Ecuadorians favour sovereignty over foreign military presence</h2>Left-wing parties, including Correa’s Citizens’ Revolution, characterised the foreign military base proposal as an unacceptable intrusion on Ecuador’s national sovereignty. Opponents argued that allowing foreign military forces risked opening the door to greater US influence in Latin America. Regarding Ecuador’s security crisis, they insisted that solutions should be pursued domestically without compromising constitutional protections.<h2>Ecuador referendum: Strategic implications for the United States</h2>The referendum result is widely viewed as a lost opportunity for the United States to re-establish a strategic foothold on the Pacific coast. Reopening Manta would have strengthened US surveillance of drug trafficking routes across Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. It would also have aligned with Washington’s broader interest in monitoring left-leaning governments in the region, including developments in Venezuela.Since the closure of Manta in 2009, Ecuador has hosted no foreign military bases, and the referendum has firmly upheld the 2008 prohibition. Noboa accepted the results and pledged to continue combating organised crime with the tools currently available.

Ecuador voters have rejected foreign military bases. This is a setback to President Noboa and US regional plans as the people of the Pacific nation chose national sovereignty over foreign presence. Here is why it matters


People of Ecuador have voted against allowing foreign military bases in the Pacific nation, dealing a major setback to United States' ambitions in the region and contradicting the position of the country’s president, who supported such cooperation. In a national referendum held on Sunday, (Nov 16), nearly 60 per cent of voters rejected lifting the longstanding constitutional ban on foreign bases. Another proposal to convene a new constitution-drafting assembly was also rejected by similar margins. The results reflected public resistance to wide-ranging institutional reforms. Ecuador’s referendum rebuffs Noboa’s security rationale on foreign military bases The proposal to allow foreign military facilities was central to President Daniel Noboa’s security agenda. The referendum sought permission to overturn Article 5 of the 2008 constitution, which designates Ecuador as a territory of peace and prohibits the establishment of foreign military bases. The defeat of the proposal represents a significant political setback for Noboa, who came to power in 2023 and had attempted to link the measure to his broader anti-crime strategy in a country beset by gang violence. Noboa had argued that Ecuador’s escalating drug-related violence required international support, particularly from the United States. He maintained that tackling transnational criminal networks demanded coordinated responses and described foreign military facilities or shared operations centres as essential tools. Allowing foreign bases, he said, would enhance intelligence sharing and counter-narcotics surveillance. Also read: From taxi driver to gang lord: Who is Fito, Ecuador's most wanted man extradited to US to face justice? The United States had a military base in Ecuador until 2009 Before the 2008 constitution came into force, the United States operated a Forward Operating Location in Manta from 1999 until 2009. The American presence supported regional anti-drug surveillance flights until former President Rafael Correa refused to renew the agreement, citing sovereignty concerns. Noboa repeatedly invoked this earlier period of cooperation between Ecuador and the United States while campaigning for a Yes vote. Also read: Ecuador: Deadly Riots Rock Ecuadorian Prison | Machala Facility Violence Ecuadorians favour sovereignty over foreign military presence Left-wing parties, including Correa’s Citizens’ Revolution, characterised the foreign military base proposal as an unacceptable intrusion on Ecuador’s national sovereignty. Opponents argued that allowing foreign military forces risked opening the door to greater US influence in Latin America. Regarding Ecuador’s security crisis, they insisted that solutions should be pursued domestically without compromising constitutional protections. Ecuador referendum: Strategic implications for the United States The referendum result is widely viewed as a lost opportunity for the United States to re-establish a strategic foothold on the Pacific coast. Reopening Manta would have strengthened US surveillance of drug trafficking routes across Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. It would also have aligned with Washington’s broader interest in monitoring left-leaning governments in the region, including developments in Venezuela. Since the closure of Manta in 2009, Ecuador has hosted no foreign military bases, and the referendum has firmly upheld the 2008 prohibition. Noboa accepted the results and pledged to continue combating organised crime with the tools currently available.

Ecuador voters have rejected foreign military bases. This is a setback to President Noboa and US regional plans as the people of the Pacific nation chose national sovereignty over foreign presence. Here is why it matters &nbsp;

This tiny nation gave a massive NO to foreign military bases, in huge setback for US regional plans

An astrophotographer has captured the most stunning shot of the Sun one can imagine. The photo isn't all about the Sun, but a moment showing a skydiver falling down with the flaring Sun in the background. Andrew McCarthy clicked a one-of-a-kind picture titled The Fall of Icarus. He collaborated with skydiver Gabriel C. Brown to create this amazing shot. McCarthy shared photos and videos of the occurrence. Brown can be seen jumping off with the Sun behind him, captured in hydrogen alpha light. There are different clicks, with one showing the complete Sun behind the skydiver, and another a close-up shot where you can also see the sunspots and plasma flaring around. Hydrogen alpha light is a specific wavelength which can capture the turbulent hydrogen layer above the Sun’s bright surface.&nbsp;<h2>‘How cool’ yet 'how difficult it would be to pull off'</h2>The picture shows a perfect silhouette of Brown with every detail clearly visible. The Sun has been captured in photos several times by astrophotographers, but nothing like this has ever been attempted. Sharing the photo on his X account, McCarthy wrote, "We decided to release the photo in print- both as an up close shot and showing the full disc of the sun, which you can see here."Brown also shared the video and photos on his Instagram, sharing how they both came together to get this photo. He said that he met with McCarthy earlier this year for skydiving. Later, they talked about trying to capture this particular shot, and "how cool" it would look. He admitted they knew "how difficult it would be to pull off", and yet, "I still can’t believe we pulled this off!!"&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The moment of the jump, captured in hydrogen alpha light to resolve the sun’s atmosphere. We decided to release the photo in print- both as an up close shot and showing the full disc of the sun, which you can see here: <a href="https://t.co/K4DovGV4ni">https://t.co/K4DovGV4ni</a> <a href="https://t.co/hYHg7rZXdK">pic.twitter.com/hYHg7rZXdK</a>&mdash; Andrew McCarthy (@AJamesMcCarthy) <a href="https://twitter.com/AJamesMcCarthy/status/1989028232893759914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He shared the process, stating, they "had to find the right location, time, aircraft, and distance for the clearest shot; while factoring in the aircraft’s power-off glideslope for the optimal sun angle and safe exit altitude." Besides getting all the technicalities right, there were a "myriad malfunctions that almost led to the shot not being captured… But as you can see, against all odds, we got it on the sixth try!"

The Fall of Icarus - Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured skydiver Gabriel C. Brown falling off with the Sun behind him, with its sunspots and other details clearly visible. It is a shot that has never been taken before.

An astrophotographer has captured the most stunning shot of the Sun one can imagine. The photo isn't all about the Sun, but a moment showing a skydiver falling down with the flaring Sun in the background. Andrew McCarthy clicked a one-of-a-kind picture titled The Fall of Icarus. He collaborated with skydiver Gabriel C. Brown to create this amazing shot. McCarthy shared photos and videos of the occurrence. Brown can be seen jumping off with the Sun behind him, captured in hydrogen alpha light. There are different clicks, with one showing the complete Sun behind the skydiver, and another a close-up shot where you can also see the sunspots and plasma flaring around. Hydrogen alpha light is a specific wavelength which can capture the turbulent hydrogen layer above the Sun’s bright surface. ‘How cool’ yet 'how difficult it would be to pull off' The picture shows a perfect silhouette of Brown with every detail clearly visible. The Sun has been captured in photos several times by astrophotographers, but nothing like this has ever been attempted. Sharing the photo on his X account, McCarthy wrote, "We decided to release the photo in print- both as an up close shot and showing the full disc of the sun, which you can see here." Brown also shared the video and photos on his Instagram, sharing how they both came together to get this photo. He said that he met with McCarthy earlier this year for skydiving. Later, they talked about trying to capture this particular shot, and "how cool" it would look. He admitted they knew "how difficult it would be to pull off", and yet, "I still can’t believe we pulled this off!!"

The Fall of Icarus - Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured skydiver Gabriel C. Brown falling off with the Sun behind him, with its sunspots and other details clearly visible. It is a shot that has never been taken before.

Watch stunning shot of skydiver falling in front of the Sun — The Fall of Icarus

At least 42 may have died when a bus full of Indian Umrah travellers hit a diesel tanker near Medina on Monday (Nov 17) morning, local media in Saudi Arabia reported. Most of the victims of the horrific accident are believed to be Indian citizens, some reportedly from Hyderabad. The Telangana government said it has reached out to the Indian Embassy in Riyadh for information. In a brief statement, officials confirmed that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asked authorities in New Delhi to stay in close contact with embassy staff and track developments.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/four-dead-seven-injured-as-tata-sumo-collides-with-truck-in-j-k-s-budgam-cm-call-for-probe-1763273899494">Four dead, seven injured after Tata Sumo collides with truck in J&amp;K's Budgam</a><h2>What happened?</h2>Reports suggest that the accident occurred near 1:30 am IST (approximately 11 pm, November 16 local time) in Mufrihat. The vehicle carrying pilgrims who had finished their Umrah pilgrimage was travelling from Mecca to Madinah. As per MediaOne, there were 43 people on the bus—but just one made it through. The survivor has been shifted to a medical centre. Maktoob Media reported that around 20 women, along with 11 kids, were on the bus. Since most seemed to be sleeping during the crash, they barely had a chance to react after flames spread.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">BREAKING: A bus travelling from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker and caught fire, killing 42 passengers. Reports say 18 passengers from Hyderabad were on board; only one survived. Officials confirm 21 women and 11 children among the dead.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaudiArabia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaudiArabia</a> <a href="https://t.co/LtUqsoNfDz">pic.twitter.com/LtUqsoNfDz</a>&mdash; Sai Ram B (@SaiRamSays) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaiRamSays/status/1990281273047396797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Local officials estimate that 42 people have died in the tragic crash, but have not yet released an official figure and said they were checking for any additional survivors.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-open-to-talks-with-maduro-even-as-washington-slaps-terror-tag-on-his-alleged-cartel-1763341987551">Trump says open to talks with Maduro, as Washington slaps 'foreign terrorist organisation' tag on his alleged cartel</a><h2>CGI Jeddah launches 24x7 control room</h2>The Consulate General of India, in a social media post, has set up a 24x7 Control Room to aid Indians in Saudi Arabia. CGI Jeddah has also shared a toll-free helpline number.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgirms, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah. The contact details of the Helpline are as under: Toll free number- 8002440003<a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianDiplomacy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndianDiplomacy</a>…&mdash; India in Jeddah (@CGIJeddah) <a href="https://twitter.com/CGIJeddah/status/1990282761559560259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In an official statement, the state government confirmed that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has alerted officials in New Delhi and instructed them to coordinate closely with embassy authorities. Telangana Chief Secretary in Hyderabad, Ramakrishna Rao, alerted the Resident Commissioner Gaurav Uppal, who is in Delhi. He ordered to collect details on how many people belonging to our state are in the accident and provide them immediately as per the CMO.

A bus carrying Umrah pilgrims crashed into a fuel truck near Medina, killing an estimated 42 people. Most victims are believed to be from India, including several from Hyderabad.

At least 42 may have died when a bus full of Indian Umrah travellers hit a diesel tanker near Medina on Monday (Nov 17) morning, local media in Saudi Arabia reported. Most of the victims of the horrific accident are believed to be Indian citizens, some reportedly from Hyderabad. The Telangana government said it has reached out to the Indian Embassy in Riyadh for information. In a brief statement, officials confirmed that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asked authorities in New Delhi to stay in close contact with embassy staff and track developments. Also read | Four dead, seven injured after Tata Sumo collides with truck in J&K's Budgam What happened? Reports suggest that the accident occurred near 1:30 am IST (approximately 11 pm, November 16 local time) in Mufrihat. The vehicle carrying pilgrims who had finished their Umrah pilgrimage was travelling from Mecca to Madinah. As per MediaOne, there were 43 people on the bus—but just one made it through. The survivor has been shifted to a medical centre. Maktoob Media reported that around 20 women, along with 11 kids, were on the bus. Since most seemed to be sleeping during the crash, they barely had a chance to react after flames spread.

A bus carrying Umrah pilgrims crashed into a fuel truck near Medina, killing an estimated 42 people. Most victims are believed to be from India, including several from Hyderabad.

Saudi Arabia bus-tanker collision: At least 42 Indians feared dead as Umrah bus collides with diesel tanker near Medina

The Pentagon on Sunday (Nov 16) announced that it had carried out the 21st known strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in international waters. US Southern Command confirmed on Sunday that American forces (on Saturday) carried out a strike on a boat moving along a well-known smuggling route in the eastern Pacific.<h2>American strikes continue; over 80 alleged "narco terrorists" killed</h2>In a post online US Southern Command said that Intelligence showed the vessel was carrying narcotics. "Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics". It added that "Three male narcoterrorists aboard the vessel were killed," and that "The vessel was trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific and was struck in international waters."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On Nov. 15, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling,… <a href="https://t.co/iM1PhIsroj">pic.twitter.com/iM1PhIsroj</a>&mdash; U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/Southcom/status/1990147866397221102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This brings the total number of deaths linked to these "narco-terrorism" operations to 83. Officials say the mission is designed to choke off the drug trade before it reaches US shores, and reports suggest they have used everything from fighter jets to drones to do it. Citing a Defense Department official, CNN reports that the US carried out the twentieth strike just last week.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-open-to-talks-with-maduro-even-as-washington-slaps-terror-tag-on-his-alleged-cartel-1763341987551">Trump says open to talks with Maduro even as Washington slaps terror tag on his alleged cartel</a>The effort has drawn heavy fire. Colombia’s president said last week he would halt intelligence cooperation with Washington until the attacks stop. Legal experts in the US have also warned that the campaign could violate both American and international law. The Justice Department, for its part, has told Congress it does not need approval to continue the strikes.<h2>US moves to designate alleged Maduro-led cartel a terrorist group</h2>Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday announced that Washington plans to formally classify the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organisation. The US argues the group, which it says is tied directly to Maduro and other senior officials, works with known outfits like Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel and fuels violence and drug trafficking across the region.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-strike-kills-3-in-caribbean-critics-say-no-justification-under-international-law-1762077521529">US strike kills 3 in Caribbean, critics say ‘no justification under international law’</a>"Cartel de los Soles by and with other designated FTOs, including Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel are responsible for terrorist violence throughout our hemisphere as well as for trafficking drugs into the United States and Europe," he said in a statement. Caracas calls the accusations absurd and claims the growing US military presence in the Caribbean is cover for regime change.Washington maintains that Maduro is an illegitimate leader and a drug trafficker, a charge he rejects. Doubling down, Rubio said, "Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela's legitimate government." He insisted that the US will continue to use every tool available to cut off the funding and reach of groups it considers narco terrorists.

The US carried out its 21st strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three men and pushing the total death toll in these operations to 83. 

The Pentagon on Sunday (Nov 16) announced that it had carried out the 21st known strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in international waters. US Southern Command confirmed on Sunday that American forces (on Saturday) carried out a strike on a boat moving along a well-known smuggling route in the eastern Pacific. American strikes continue; over 80 alleged "narco terrorists" killed In a post online US Southern Command said that Intelligence showed the vessel was carrying narcotics. "Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics". It added that "Three male narcoterrorists aboard the vessel were killed," and that "The vessel was trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific and was struck in international waters."

The US carried out its 21st strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three men and pushing the total death toll in these operations to 83.&nbsp;

Pentagon confirms 21st strike on alleged drug boat, kills three in international waters. Watch video

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 16) hinted that Washington may soon hold talks with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The remark came only hours after the State Department moved toward labelling a cartel it says Maduro controls as a foreign terrorist organisation. Speaking to reporters at the airport in Palm Beach, Trump said, "We may be having some discussions with Maduro, and we'll see how that turns out," adding that Caracas "would like to talk." This comes as the Pentagon announced that it had carried out the 21st known strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in international waters. US Southern Command confirmed on Sunday that American forces (on Saturday) carried out a strike on a boat moving along a well-known smuggling route in the eastern Pacific.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/obesity-can-now-get-your-us-visa-denied-unless-you-re-donald-trump-all-you-need-to-know-1763092492815">79-year-old 'overweight' Trump makes obesity and age grounds for US visa denial. All you need to know</a><h2>US to designate alleged Maduro cartel a terrorist group</h2>Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday announced that Washington plans to formally classify the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organisation. The US argues the group, which it says is tied directly to Maduro and other senior officials, works with known outfits like Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel and fuels violence and drug trafficking across the region."Cartel de los Soles by and with other designated FTOs, including Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel, are responsible for terrorist violence throughout our hemisphere as well as for trafficking drugs into the United States and Europe," he said in a statement. Caracas calls the accusations absurd and claims the growing US military presence in the Caribbean is a cover for regime change.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-penny-for-your-thoughts-us-stops-minting-pennies-after-232-years-here-s-why-1763007463047">'Penny for your thoughts': US stops minting pennies after 232 years. Here's why</a>Washington maintains that Maduro is an illegitimate leader and a drug trafficker, a charge he rejects. Doubling down, Rubio said, "Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela's legitimate government." He insisted that the US will continue to use every tool available to cut off the funding and reach of groups it considers narco terrorists.

Trump says that the US may open talks with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, even as Washington carried out a fresh strike on a suspected drug boat while moving to label an alleged Maduro-linked cartel a terrorist group.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 16) hinted that Washington may soon hold talks with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The remark came only hours after the State Department moved toward labelling a cartel it says Maduro controls as a foreign terrorist organisation. Speaking to reporters at the airport in Palm Beach, Trump said, "We may be having some discussions with Maduro, and we'll see how that turns out," adding that Caracas "would like to talk." This comes as the Pentagon announced that it had carried out the 21st known strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in international waters. US Southern Command confirmed on Sunday that American forces (on Saturday) carried out a strike on a boat moving along a well-known smuggling route in the eastern Pacific. Also read | 79-year-old 'overweight' Trump makes obesity and age grounds for US visa denial. All you need to know US to designate alleged Maduro cartel a terrorist group Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday announced that Washington plans to formally classify the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organisation. The US argues the group, which it says is tied directly to Maduro and other senior officials, works with known outfits like Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel and fuels violence and drug trafficking across the region. "Cartel de los Soles by and with other designated FTOs, including Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel, are responsible for terrorist violence throughout our hemisphere as well as for trafficking drugs into the United States and Europe," he said in a statement. Caracas calls the accusations absurd and claims the growing US military presence in the Caribbean is a cover for regime change. Also read | 'Penny for your thoughts': US stops minting pennies after 232 years. Here's why Washington maintains that Maduro is an illegitimate leader and a drug trafficker, a charge he rejects. Doubling down, Rubio said, "Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela's legitimate government." He insisted that the US will continue to use every tool available to cut off the funding and reach of groups it considers narco terrorists.

Trump says that the US may open talks with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, even as Washington carried out a fresh strike on a suspected drug boat while moving to label an alleged Maduro-linked cartel a terrorist group.

Trump says open to talks with Maduro, as Washington slaps 'foreign terrorist organisation' tag on his alleged cartel

Tokyo is the largest city with 37 million, followed by megacities in India, China, Bangladesh, Egypt, Brazil, and Mexico. See the complete list of the top 7 largest cities in the world by population in 2025.

From Tokyo to Delhi: The 7 most populated cities on Earth in 2025 — Check the full list

Jewellery worth up to $1.2 million has been stolen in northern France, police confirmed on Saturday. The burglars reportedly broke into a jewellery boutique in central Roubaix, near Lille, on Wednesday, and briefly held the jeweller and his wife hostage before fleeing with the valuables.&nbsp;According to a report in AFP, police estimated that the stolen items were worth between 500,000 and one million euros ($580,000 and $1.2 million). In response to the incident, police have opened an investigation into kidnapping, organised crime and armed extortion.&nbsp;Similarly, in a separate incident on Wednesday, several individuals blew up a cash transfer safe belonging to the main post office of Roubaix and escaped with the bag that was inside it. It later came to light that the bag was empty. However, following the incident, 6 people were arrested that evening.<h3>Louvre Museum heist in Paris</h3>The heists come after a gang raided the Louvre museum in Paris in broad daylight last month, where a gang made off with jewellery worth roughly $102 million. After the incident, one suspect was detained at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to fly to Algeria, and the second was later picked up elsewhere in the Paris region.&nbsp;Both suspects, reportedly in their 30s and already known to French authorities, are linked to the bold 19 October theft at the Louvre — home to iconic works such as the Mona Lisa.&nbsp;Using a crane, the thieves smashed an upper-floor window during visiting hours, seized eight jewellery pieces from the Galerie d’Apollon, and fled on motorbikes. The entire operation lasted barely seven minutes, triggering a nationwide manhunt.&nbsp;As per the French culture ministry, a tiara and brooch, once belonged to Empress Eugenie, an emerald necklace and earrings of Empress Marie Louise, a tiara, necklace, and single earring from the sapphire set were earlier owned by Queen Hortense and Queen Marie-Amelie and a brooch known as the "reliquary brooch".

Police estimated that the stolen items were worth between 500,000 and one million euros ($580,000 and $1.2 million). In response to the incident, police have opened an investigation into kidnapping, organised crime and armed extortion.

Jewellery worth up to $1.2 million has been stolen in northern France, police confirmed on Saturday. The burglars reportedly broke into a jewellery boutique in central Roubaix, near Lille, on Wednesday, and briefly held the jeweller and his wife hostage before fleeing with the valuables. According to a report in AFP, police estimated that the stolen items were worth between 500,000 and one million euros ($580,000 and $1.2 million). In response to the incident, police have opened an investigation into kidnapping, organised crime and armed extortion. Similarly, in a separate incident on Wednesday, several individuals blew up a cash transfer safe belonging to the main post office of Roubaix and escaped with the bag that was inside it. It later came to light that the bag was empty. However, following the incident, 6 people were arrested that evening. Louvre Museum heist in Paris The heists come after a gang raided the Louvre museum in Paris in broad daylight last month, where a gang made off with jewellery worth roughly $102 million. After the incident, one suspect was detained at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to fly to Algeria, and the second was later picked up elsewhere in the Paris region. Both suspects, reportedly in their 30s and already known to French authorities, are linked to the bold 19 October theft at the Louvre — home to iconic works such as the Mona Lisa. Using a crane, the thieves smashed an upper-floor window during visiting hours, seized eight jewellery pieces from the Galerie d’Apollon, and fled on motorbikes. The entire operation lasted barely seven minutes, triggering a nationwide manhunt. As per the French culture ministry, a tiara and brooch, once belonged to Empress Eugenie, an emerald necklace and earrings of Empress Marie Louise, a tiara, necklace, and single earring from the sapphire set were earlier owned by Queen Hortense and Queen Marie-Amelie and a brooch known as the "reliquary brooch".

Police estimated that the stolen items were worth between 500,000 and one million euros ($580,000 and $1.2 million). In response to the incident, police have opened an investigation into kidnapping, organised crime and armed extortion.

Another robbery in France after Louvre heist, $1.2 million jewellery stolen from Roubaix

An estimated 13.4 million babies were born preterm in 2020, and nearly 1 million died from related complications, as per the WHO-UNICEF-PMNCH report. Here’s a look at the top 5 nations with the most premature births.

Top 5 countries with the highest preterm births: See where India stands

Amazon Leo, formerly known as ‘Project Kuiper’, is the initiative of Amazon to deliver high-speed satellite internet to regions lacking reliable connectivity. By deploying thousands of low-Earth-orbit satellites, Amazon aims to reach billions of people and millions of businesses still underserved by traditional networks. The system is designed to cover most countries and extend stable internet access even to remote, rural, or hard-to-reach areas where building physical infrastructure is too difficult or costly.&nbsp;The initiative of Amazon is likely to give competition to Elon Musk's Starlink, which is also a satellite internet facility provided by SpaceX that uses a constellation of thousands of cin low Earth orbit (LEO) to deliver high-speed internet globally. It is designed to provide internet access to areas where traditional services are unreliable or unavailable, and it supports activities like streaming, online gaming, and video calls.<h3>What is Amazon Leo?</h3>Project Kuiper is now officially known as Amazon Leo, alluding to the Kuiper Belt, the asteroid belt beyond Neptune. The new name of Kuiper references Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), which orbits up to 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometres) above Earth, where 153 satellites of the Amazon currently operate.&nbsp;It aims to expand reliable internet access to underserved and remote regions worldwide, addressing connectivity gaps that persist even near major cities due to cost, terrain, and infrastructure constraints. While satellite broadband can bridge these gaps, it demands significant technological innovation and investment, an area where Amazon plans to leverage its scale to help narrow the global digital divide.&nbsp;Amazon Leo, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, with a satellite production facility in nearby Kirkland, is capable of building up to five satellites daily. A satellite processing centre at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida supports launches through partners such as Blue Origin, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance.<h3>What does Amazon Leo facilitates to users?</h3>This system is built on three main components: ground infrastructure, satellites, and customer terminals. Ground stations include gateway antennas for secure data transmission and TT&amp;C antennas that monitor satellite health. Satellites of this system are placed at the low Earth orbit relay between users and gateways, while customer terminals—Leo Nano, Pro, and Ultra, which deliver internet access tailored to different needs.&nbsp;Amazon decided to deploy over 3,000 satellites operating 590–630 km above Earth. The company has booked more than 80 launches, marking the largest commercial launch procurement to date, with safety and sustainability guiding the constellation’s design.&nbsp;User terminals will offer speeds of up to 100 Mbps (Nano), 400 Mbps (Pro), and 1 Gbps (Ultra). Amazon Leo expects enterprise service rollout in late 2025, with wider availability in 2026 as coverage expands.

The initiative of Amazon is likely to give competition to Elon Musk's Starlink, which is also a satellite internet facility provided by SpaceX that uses a constellation of thousands of cin low Earth orbit (LEO) to deliver high-speed internet globally.

Amazon Leo, formerly known as ‘Project Kuiper’, is the initiative of Amazon to deliver high-speed satellite internet to regions lacking reliable connectivity. By deploying thousands of low-Earth-orbit satellites, Amazon aims to reach billions of people and millions of businesses still underserved by traditional networks. The system is designed to cover most countries and extend stable internet access even to remote, rural, or hard-to-reach areas where building physical infrastructure is too difficult or costly. The initiative of Amazon is likely to give competition to Elon Musk's Starlink, which is also a satellite internet facility provided by SpaceX that uses a constellation of thousands of cin low Earth orbit (LEO) to deliver high-speed internet globally. It is designed to provide internet access to areas where traditional services are unreliable or unavailable, and it supports activities like streaming, online gaming, and video calls. What is Amazon Leo? Project Kuiper is now officially known as Amazon Leo, alluding to the Kuiper Belt, the asteroid belt beyond Neptune. The new name of Kuiper references Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), which orbits up to 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometres) above Earth, where 153 satellites of the Amazon currently operate. It aims to expand reliable internet access to underserved and remote regions worldwide, addressing connectivity gaps that persist even near major cities due to cost, terrain, and infrastructure constraints. While satellite broadband can bridge these gaps, it demands significant technological innovation and investment, an area where Amazon plans to leverage its scale to help narrow the global digital divide. Amazon Leo, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, with a satellite production facility in nearby Kirkland, is capable of building up to five satellites daily. A satellite processing centre at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida supports launches through partners such as Blue Origin, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance. What does Amazon Leo facilitates to users? This system is built on three main components: ground infrastructure, satellites, and customer terminals. Ground stations include gateway antennas for secure data transmission and TT&C antennas that monitor satellite health. Satellites of this system are placed at the low Earth orbit relay between users and gateways, while customer terminals—Leo Nano, Pro, and Ultra, which deliver internet access tailored to different needs. Amazon decided to deploy over 3,000 satellites operating 590–630 km above Earth. The company has booked more than 80 launches, marking the largest commercial launch procurement to date, with safety and sustainability guiding the constellation’s design. User terminals will offer speeds of up to 100 Mbps (Nano), 400 Mbps (Pro), and 1 Gbps (Ultra). Amazon Leo expects enterprise service rollout in late 2025, with wider availability in 2026 as coverage expands.

The initiative of Amazon is likely to give competition to Elon Musk's Starlink, which is also a satellite internet facility provided by SpaceX that uses a constellation of thousands of cin low Earth orbit (LEO) to deliver high-speed internet globally.

What is Amazon Leo? The e-commerce platform to challenge Elon Musk's Starlink in space-internet battle

Long ago, when humans were only just beginning to emerge, Earth might have been pounded by comets, an event possibly triggered by a passing star. This star was nowhere near our planet, and in fact, brushed past the Oort cloud about 2.5 million years ago. But this event stirred up the Oort Cloud, pushing out comets from this region like bullets, which then rained down on Earth. This has been proposed in a new study that will be published in the Nature journal. Researchers wrote that the nearby star HD7977 skimmed past the solar system right about the time humans were taking their place on Earth. This would have had an effect on the life on our planet. “When a star passes through the outskirts of the Solar system, it can gravitationally kick Oort cloud comets towards Earth and generate a major meteor shower that would significantly affect terrestrial life,” author Avi Loeb wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/rogue-giant-eight-times-bigger-than-jupiter-crashed-the-solar-party-making-some-planets-wonky-1763118236308">Rogue giant eight times bigger than Jupiter crashed the solar party, making some planets wonky</a>&nbsp;<h2>What is Oort Cloud?</h2>“Our calculations showed that this star passage likely repopulated the Inner Oort Cloud and potentially triggered a significant comet shower on Earth,” he added. The Oort Cloud is a hypothetical region that is believed to exist at the outskirts of our solar system. It is vast, extending anywhere between 2,000 AU to 100,000 times AU. One AU, or astronomical unit, is equal to the distance between the Earth and the Sun. Dutch astronomer Jan Oort was the first to suggest the existence of the Oort Cloud in 1950 as an explanation for long-period comets. It has never been actually observed because it is too far and dark.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-other-atlas-the-golden-comet-breaks-apart-as-it-zooms-towards-earth-1763098815096">'Other Atlas', the golden comet, breaks apart as it zooms towards Earth</a>&nbsp;<h2>A star shook up the Oort Cloud comets</h2>The Oort Cloud is also divided into two parts - Outer Oort Cloud (OOC) and Inner Oort Cloud (IOC). Loeb, who co-wrote the paper with Zhuoya Cao and Morgan MacLeod, states that HD7977 had something to do with the changing climate during the Pliocene-Pleistocene transition, when Earth started witnessing glacial-interglacial cycles. “The HD7977’s flyby may have caused an enhanced comet flux during the Pliocene-Pleistocene transition, which could plausibly be related to the environmental changes on Earth during this era,” Loeb wrote.&nbsp;The team also checked for craters that could be attributed to this comet shower and found some of them definitely had “something to do with the comet shower caused by HD 7977.” Loeb stated that while asteroids are believed to have created these craters, cometary bombardment is a more plausible scenario. He clarified that further geological studies are needed to confirm the potential role of the HD 7977 flyby during the Pliocene–Pleistocene transition.

A study has hypothesised that a cometary shower changed Earth's climate millions of years ago when humans were starting to take their place on the planet. A star likely jolted the Oort Cloud, sending the comets towards ys, which rained down on Earth.

Long ago, when humans were only just beginning to emerge, Earth might have been pounded by comets, an event possibly triggered by a passing star. This star was nowhere near our planet, and in fact, brushed past the Oort cloud about 2.5 million years ago. But this event stirred up the Oort Cloud, pushing out comets from this region like bullets, which then rained down on Earth. This has been proposed in a new study that will be published in the Nature journal. Researchers wrote that the nearby star HD7977 skimmed past the solar system right about the time humans were taking their place on Earth. This would have had an effect on the life on our planet. “When a star passes through the outskirts of the Solar system, it can gravitationally kick Oort cloud comets towards Earth and generate a major meteor shower that would significantly affect terrestrial life,” author Avi Loeb wrote. Also Read: Rogue giant eight times bigger than Jupiter crashed the solar party, making some planets wonky What is Oort Cloud? “Our calculations showed that this star passage likely repopulated the Inner Oort Cloud and potentially triggered a significant comet shower on Earth,” he added. The Oort Cloud is a hypothetical region that is believed to exist at the outskirts of our solar system. It is vast, extending anywhere between 2,000 AU to 100,000 times AU. One AU, or astronomical unit, is equal to the distance between the Earth and the Sun. Dutch astronomer Jan Oort was the first to suggest the existence of the Oort Cloud in 1950 as an explanation for long-period comets. It has never been actually observed because it is too far and dark. Also Read: 'Other Atlas', the golden comet, breaks apart as it zooms towards Earth A star shook up the Oort Cloud comets The Oort Cloud is also divided into two parts - Outer Oort Cloud (OOC) and Inner Oort Cloud (IOC). Loeb, who co-wrote the paper with Zhuoya Cao and Morgan MacLeod, states that HD7977 had something to do with the changing climate during the Pliocene-Pleistocene transition, when Earth started witnessing glacial-interglacial cycles. “The HD7977’s flyby may have caused an enhanced comet flux during the Pliocene-Pleistocene transition, which could plausibly be related to the environmental changes on Earth during this era,” Loeb wrote. The team also checked for craters that could be attributed to this comet shower and found some of them definitely had “something to do with the comet shower caused by HD 7977.” Loeb stated that while asteroids are believed to have created these craters, cometary bombardment is a more plausible scenario. He clarified that further geological studies are needed to confirm the potential role of the HD 7977 flyby during the Pliocene–Pleistocene transition.

A study has hypothesised that a cometary shower changed Earth's climate millions of years ago when humans were starting to take their place on the planet. A star likely jolted the Oort Cloud, sending the comets towards ys, which rained down on Earth.

Scientists suggest passing star rattled Oort Cloud, sending comets storming towards early Earth

The ancient universe was a chaotic place, with rocky material slamming into each other left, right and centre. Our solar system was no exception. But once it all calmed down, all the planets fell into their place. But scientists have been puzzled about the orbits of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune that do not move in the same type of elliptical orbit as Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. Their orbits are a little more elliptical and tilted. The four gas giants also emerged from the protoplanetary disk on the same plane as the rest of the planets. So then why are they not moving like the other planets? Scientists seem to think something pushed them from their paths. Till now, it was assumed that certain complex dynamics caused this to happen, such as gravitational interactions or migration through the protoplanetary disk. But they did not explain the specific pattern of eccentricities and inclinations observed. Now, a new study suggests that an intruder, around eight times Jupiter's mass, raced through the solar system, leading the giant planets to shift trajectory. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-other-atlas-the-golden-comet-breaks-apart-as-it-zooms-towards-earth-1763098815096">'Other Atlas', the golden comet, breaks apart as it zooms towards Earth</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-see-first-moments-of-a-dying-star-as-it-turns-into-a-supernova-1763025256589">Scientists see first moments of a dying star as it turns into a supernova</a>&nbsp;Garett Brown, Hanno Rein, and Renu Malhotra propose in a new study that this object was not a star, but something called a substellar object, a rogue planet or brown dwarf. It had nothing holding it, and it raced through our star system billions of years ago, Universe Today reported. They ran over 50,000 computer simulations, each with a time period of 20 million years, and changed this cosmic intruder's mass, speed, and trajectory. Most solar systems that they threw up were nothing like ours, and only one per cent of simulations showed that a single encounter changed the orbits of these four giant planets.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-shocked-to-learn-that-earth-s-electric-charges-are-flipped-details-1762512252294">Scientists shocked to learn that Earth's electric charges are flipped - Details</a>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/if-3i-atlas-was-to-impact-earth-where-would-it-crash-scientists-reveal-danger-zone-at-most-risk-from-interstellar-objects-1762925839245"> Scientists reveal the ONE danger zone on Earth at most risk from interstellar objects such as 3I/ATLAS</a><h2>Massive rogue body reshaped the solar system</h2>The one that nailed it involved an object eight times the mass of Jupiter, which came within 1.7 astronomical units of the Sun, moving at a speed of one and three kilometres per second. This flyby caused a gravitational disturbance which changed the eccentricities and tilted their orbital planes, causing them to move in the wobbly orbits we see today. They estimated that there is roughly a one in 9,000 chance that such an encounter happened during the lifetime of our solar system.&nbsp;However, this encounter did not affect the inner four planets, including Earth, in any way. Rocky planets continued to move around as they were, with no change in their orbital characteristics. Which means that nothing changed on Earth because of this trespasser. Rogue cosmic bodies are fairly common in the universe. This study shows how they have the ability to change the architecture of star systems, and this might be why the exoplanet systems discovered in the past are different from each other. &nbsp;

Our solar system has eight planets, four of which move in slightly different elliptical orbits which are tilted compared to the inner four planets. Could a rogue intruder have stirred things up, flinging the gas giants off their original track? That's what a study suggests. 

The ancient universe was a chaotic place, with rocky material slamming into each other left, right and centre. Our solar system was no exception. But once it all calmed down, all the planets fell into their place. But scientists have been puzzled about the orbits of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune that do not move in the same type of elliptical orbit as Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. Their orbits are a little more elliptical and tilted. The four gas giants also emerged from the protoplanetary disk on the same plane as the rest of the planets. So then why are they not moving like the other planets? Scientists seem to think something pushed them from their paths. Till now, it was assumed that certain complex dynamics caused this to happen, such as gravitational interactions or migration through the protoplanetary disk. But they did not explain the specific pattern of eccentricities and inclinations observed. Now, a new study suggests that an intruder, around eight times Jupiter's mass, raced through the solar system, leading the giant planets to shift trajectory. Also Read: 'Other Atlas', the golden comet, breaks apart as it zooms towards Earth Also Read: Scientists see first moments of a dying star as it turns into a supernova Garett Brown, Hanno Rein, and Renu Malhotra propose in a new study that this object was not a star, but something called a substellar object, a rogue planet or brown dwarf. It had nothing holding it, and it raced through our star system billions of years ago, Universe Today reported. They ran over 50,000 computer simulations, each with a time period of 20 million years, and changed this cosmic intruder's mass, speed, and trajectory. Most solar systems that they threw up were nothing like ours, and only one per cent of simulations showed that a single encounter changed the orbits of these four giant planets. Also Read: Scientists shocked to learn that Earth's electric charges are flipped - Details Also Read: Scientists reveal the ONE danger zone on Earth at most risk from interstellar objects such as 3I/ATLAS Massive rogue body reshaped the solar system The one that nailed it involved an object eight times the mass of Jupiter, which came within 1.7 astronomical units of the Sun, moving at a speed of one and three kilometres per second. This flyby caused a gravitational disturbance which changed the eccentricities and tilted their orbital planes, causing them to move in the wobbly orbits we see today. They estimated that there is roughly a one in 9,000 chance that such an encounter happened during the lifetime of our solar system. However, this encounter did not affect the inner four planets, including Earth, in any way. Rocky planets continued to move around as they were, with no change in their orbital characteristics. Which means that nothing changed on Earth because of this trespasser. Rogue cosmic bodies are fairly common in the universe. This study shows how they have the ability to change the architecture of star systems, and this might be why the exoplanet systems discovered in the past are different from each other.

Our solar system has eight planets, four of which move in slightly different elliptical orbits which are tilted compared to the inner four planets. Could a rogue intruder have stirred things up, flinging the gas giants off their original track? That's what a study suggests.&nbsp;

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The biggest loser of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 appears to be the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the party long associated with Lalu  Prasad  Yadav’s “Jungle Raj” legacy — a time of lawlessness and caste‑based mobilisation in the east Indian state. As results consolidate on Friday (Nov 14), one must ask: is this the end of the Lalu family’s political grip — Lalu himself, his wife Rabri Devi, and his sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap — or simply a setback for now?<h2>How the numbers stack up after the Bihar election 2025 results</h2>The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — composed of BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), and smaller allies — is leading on over 200 out of 243 seats, comfortably clearing the majority threshold of 122. According to counting trends, BJP is leading on at least 89 seats, a rise of about 32 from 2020. JD(U) is at 81–83 seats, and LJP(RV) has surged from 1 seat in 2020 to around 20–21, a gain of 16.By contrast, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), led by RJD, lags significantly. Its projected seat count is only 37–40, with RJD itself on track for a dire 27–28 seats — down 47 from its 75 in 2020. Congress is likely to win just about five seats, down from 19 in the last election. These are early trends, but they point to a dramatic collapse of the Mahagathbandhan alliance’s electoral influence.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-election-2025-results-prashant-kishor-poll-strategist-who-made-fortunes-for-many-parties-draws-blank-in-own-state-1763108516244">Bihar election 2025 results: Prashant Kishor, poll strategist who made fortunes for many parties, draws blank in own state</a><h2>Did Biharis vote the Lalu family out?</h2>With a record turnout of approximately 67.13 per cent, the highest in Bihar’s history, there was clearly strong voter engagement. But that energy did not translate into meaningful gains for the opposition. The Mahagathbandhan’s collapse suggests deep failure in opposition unity, and even the vigorous turnout could not convert into anti‑incumbency momentum.RJD’s decline wipes out its former role as kingmaker — or potential king. In 2020, RJD’s strength forced Nitish Kumar to change alliances. In 2025, the NDA is projected to govern independently, effectively nullifying the informal veto power once held by the Lalu family.But the story is not quite over. Despite its seat rout, RJD appears to have held on to roughly 23 per cent of the vote share, indicating that its core support among Muslim‑Yadav (MY) and backward caste voters remains largely intact. That suggests that while RJD could not match NDA’s superior caste arithmetic, skilful vote consolidation, and the fragmentation of the opposition, its social base has not completely eroded.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bihar-election-2025-results-from-tiger-zinda-hai-to-nehru-s-birthday-nda-s-strong-lead-triggers-memefest-online-1763111640057">Bihar Election 2025 Results | From 'tiger zinda hai' to Nehru's birthday: NDA’s strong lead triggers memefest online</a><h2>Absolute dominance of Jungle Raj might be over</h2>The “Jungle Raj” era, roughly spanning 1990 to 2005, was characterised by Lalu Prasad Yadav’s unchallenged dominance of Bihar politics, along with his family. Even after he stopped being chief minister, he continued to exert influence — first through his wife Rabri Devi (who was CM from 1997 to 2005) and later from behind the scenes while RJD retained veto power in Bihar’s opposition politics.&nbsp;In 2020, Tejashwi Yadav emerged as a youthful firebrand, leading RJD to 75 seats and becoming the single largest party. He campaigned on jobs and development, rekindling memories of his father’s social-justice politics. But in 2025, that momentum appears to have faltered.RJD’s fall is tied to both strategic failures and internal strife. Nitish Kumar, boxed in by RJD’s rising influence, broke away to re-ally with the NDA, removing RJD from a position of leverage. Meanwhile, a very public family feud involving Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu’s other son, did not help the RJD’s image or cohesion.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-election-results-nda-leads-mahagathbandhan-1763109502232/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-election-results-nda-leads-mahagathbandhan-1763109502232/embed</a><h2>No hand on the power pie, but RJD might still rise</h2>The 2025 election seems to have ended the Lalu family’s practical hold over Bihar’s machinery of power. Their shadow over government formation is now greatly diminished. But politically, RJD may not be dead yet. With its core vote bank still intact, it can regroup as a vocal opposition rather than a power broker.If the NDA government stumbles on key fronts — jobs, welfare, caste-based promises — RJD may well regain relevance. And if tensions emerge within the NDA (given Nitish Kumar’s history of shifting alliances), there may still be space for Tejashwi or the RJD to re-emerge.The ‘Jungle Raj’ may be over in practice, but the RJD itself is not yet extinct.

Bihar’s 2025 assembly election verdict has ends the Lalu family’s political dominance, at least for now. NDA has crossed the 200-seat mark. But RJD’s core vote bank appears to be intact, leaving room for a future comeback


The biggest loser of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 appears to be the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the party long associated with Lalu  Prasad  Yadav’s “Jungle Raj” legacy — a time of lawlessness and caste‑based mobilisation in the east Indian state. As results consolidate on Friday (Nov 14), one must ask: is this the end of the Lalu family’s political grip — Lalu himself, his wife Rabri Devi, and his sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap — or simply a setback for now? How the numbers stack up after the Bihar election 2025 results The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — composed of BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), and smaller allies — is leading on over 200 out of 243 seats, comfortably clearing the majority threshold of 122. According to counting trends, BJP is leading on at least 89 seats, a rise of about 32 from 2020. JD(U) is at 81–83 seats, and LJP(RV) has surged from 1 seat in 2020 to around 20–21, a gain of 16. By contrast, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), led by RJD, lags significantly. Its projected seat count is only 37–40, with RJD itself on track for a dire 27–28 seats — down 47 from its 75 in 2020. Congress is likely to win just about five seats, down from 19 in the last election. These are early trends, but they point to a dramatic collapse of the Mahagathbandhan alliance’s electoral influence. Also read: Bihar election 2025 results: Prashant Kishor, poll strategist who made fortunes for many parties, draws blank in own state Did Biharis vote the Lalu family out? With a record turnout of approximately 67.13 per cent, the highest in Bihar’s history, there was clearly strong voter engagement. But that energy did not translate into meaningful gains for the opposition. The Mahagathbandhan’s collapse suggests deep failure in opposition unity, and even the vigorous turnout could not convert into anti‑incumbency momentum. RJD’s decline wipes out its former role as kingmaker — or potential king. In 2020, RJD’s strength forced Nitish Kumar to change alliances. In 2025, the NDA is projected to govern independently, effectively nullifying the informal veto power once held by the Lalu family. But the story is not quite over. Despite its seat rout, RJD appears to have held on to roughly 23 per cent of the vote share, indicating that its core support among Muslim‑Yadav (MY) and backward caste voters remains largely intact. That suggests that while RJD could not match NDA’s superior caste arithmetic, skilful vote consolidation, and the fragmentation of the opposition, its social base has not completely eroded. Also read: Bihar Election 2025 Results | From 'tiger zinda hai' to Nehru's birthday: NDA’s strong lead triggers memefest online Absolute dominance of Jungle Raj might be over The “Jungle Raj” era, roughly spanning 1990 to 2005, was characterised by Lalu Prasad Yadav’s unchallenged dominance of Bihar politics, along with his family. Even after he stopped being chief minister, he continued to exert influence — first through his wife Rabri Devi (who was CM from 1997 to 2005) and later from behind the scenes while RJD retained veto power in Bihar’s opposition politics. In 2020, Tejashwi Yadav emerged as a youthful firebrand, leading RJD to 75 seats and becoming the single largest party. He campaigned on jobs and development, rekindling memories of his father’s social-justice politics. But in 2025, that momentum appears to have faltered. RJD’s fall is tied to both strategic failures and internal strife. Nitish Kumar, boxed in by RJD’s rising influence, broke away to re-ally with the NDA, removing RJD from a position of leverage. Meanwhile, a very public family feud involving Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu’s other son, did not help the RJD’s image or cohesion. https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-election-results-nda-leads-mahagathbandhan-1763109502232/embed No hand on the power pie, but RJD might still rise The 2025 election seems to have ended the Lalu family’s practical hold over Bihar’s machinery of power. Their shadow over government formation is now greatly diminished. But politically, RJD may not be dead yet. With its core vote bank still intact, it can regroup as a vocal opposition rather than a power broker. If the NDA government stumbles on key fronts — jobs, welfare, caste-based promises — RJD may well regain relevance. And if tensions emerge within the NDA (given Nitish Kumar’s history of shifting alliances), there may still be space for Tejashwi or the RJD to re-emerge. The ‘Jungle Raj’ may be over in practice, but the RJD itself is not yet extinct.

Bihar’s 2025 assembly election verdict has ends the Lalu family’s political dominance, at least for now. NDA has crossed the 200-seat mark. But RJD’s core vote bank appears to be intact, leaving room for a future comebac. &nbsp;

Bihar Election Results 2025 Analysis: Is ‘Jungle Raj’ era of Lalu family rule over, or is it too early to write off RJD?

Indian tennis superstar Sania Mirza and former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik have been in the news for many reasons over the years. From their high-profile marriage to their recent separation, people often wonder one basic thing: who is richer between the two? Let’s understand below.&nbsp;Sania and Shoaib got married in 2010. Their marriage ended in early 2024. Both were top stars in their sports. Sania ruled Indian tennis and became one of the most successful tennis players India has ever seen. Shoaib Malik played international cricket for Pakistan for nearly 20 years and was one of their key players. Now let’s look at their earnings.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-asian-games-glory-to-grand-slam-triumphs-sania-mirza-s-greatest-career-milestones-1763106645589">From Asian Games glory to Grand Slam triumphs: Sania Mirza’s greatest career milestones</a><h2>Shoaib Malik’s Net Worth</h2>According to media reports, Shoaib Malik’s net worth is approximately $ 28 million. In Indian currency, this amounts to approximately ₹228 crore. Malik's net worth was contributed from these earnings. This is how Shoaib Malik built most of his net worth over the years.&nbsp;• Salary and match fees he earned during his cricket career • Payments from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) when he was active • Brand endorsements he signed over the years • Media work like TV shows, interviews, and cricket discussions • Investments in businesses and property, which still give him income<h2>Sania Mirza’s Net Worth</h2>According to reports, Sania Mirza’s net worth is around 25 million dollars, which comes to roughly ₹200 crore. This is how Sania Mirza built most of her net worth over the years.&nbsp;• Prize money from WTA events • Long-term brand endorsements • Events, appearances, and guest sessions • Her tennis academy and related projects • Investments in startups and real estate<h2>So, who is richer?</h2>The difference isn’t very big, but Shoaib Malik is slightly richer than Sania Mirza. Shoaib’s earnings over two decades of cricket put him ahead by a small margin.&nbsp;Shoaib Malik recently confirmed his divorce from Sania. He has also announced his marriage to Pakistani actress Sana Javed. Sania and Shoaib have a five-year-old son, Izaan, who lives with Sania.

Sania and Shoaib got married in 2010. Their marriage ended in early 2024. Both were top stars in their sports. Sania ruled Indian tennis and became one of the most successful tennis players India has ever seen

Indian tennis superstar Sania Mirza and former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik have been in the news for many reasons over the years. From their high-profile marriage to their recent separation, people often wonder one basic thing: who is richer between the two? Let’s understand below. Sania and Shoaib got married in 2010. Their marriage ended in early 2024. Both were top stars in their sports. Sania ruled Indian tennis and became one of the most successful tennis players India has ever seen. Shoaib Malik played international cricket for Pakistan for nearly 20 years and was one of their key players. Now let’s look at their earnings. Also read | From Asian Games glory to Grand Slam triumphs: Sania Mirza’s greatest career milestones Shoaib Malik’s Net Worth According to media reports, Shoaib Malik’s net worth is approximately $ 28 million. In Indian currency, this amounts to approximately ₹228 crore. Malik's net worth was contributed from these earnings. This is how Shoaib Malik built most of his net worth over the years. • Salary and match fees he earned during his cricket career • Payments from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) when he was active • Brand endorsements he signed over the years • Media work like TV shows, interviews, and cricket discussions • Investments in businesses and property, which still give him income Sania Mirza’s Net Worth According to reports, Sania Mirza’s net worth is around 25 million dollars, which comes to roughly ₹200 crore. This is how Sania Mirza built most of her net worth over the years. • Prize money from WTA events • Long-term brand endorsements • Events, appearances, and guest sessions • Her tennis academy and related projects • Investments in startups and real estate So, who is richer? The difference isn’t very big, but Shoaib Malik is slightly richer than Sania Mirza. Shoaib’s earnings over two decades of cricket put him ahead by a small margin. Shoaib Malik recently confirmed his divorce from Sania. He has also announced his marriage to Pakistani actress Sana Javed. Sania and Shoaib have a five-year-old son, Izaan, who lives with Sania.

Sania and Shoaib got married in 2010. Their marriage ended in early 2024. Both were top stars in their sports. Sania ruled Indian tennis and became one of the most successful tennis players India has ever seen.

Who is richer between Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik? Net worth compared

A sewage sample containing the wild form of the polio virus had been found in Germany's Hamburg during the week of October 6, 2025. The wastewater test at an unspecified German location confirmed the presence of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) and on November 10 the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) was informed about it.&nbsp;The virus which has been found only in wastewater so far is not a cause of concern as no associated cases of paralysis have been detected in Germany yet.&nbsp;According to the website of the World Health Organisation, WPV1 was last identified from an environmental sample collected in Afghanistan's Kandahar on August 24, 2025.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/obesity-can-now-get-your-us-visa-denied-unless-you-re-donald-trump-all-you-need-to-know-1763092492815">79-year-old 'overweight' Trump makes obesity and age grounds for US visa denial. All you need to know</a>&nbsp;The detection of the virus comes more than 30 years after Germany witnessed the last cases of wild polio virus infections in people. It is also for the first time that the detection of the virus was marked from environmental sampling in the country since this type of routine monitoring began in 2021, reported Reuters.&nbsp;An expert task force on infection control has been formed by the Hamburg authorities after the detection of the virus. It will co-ordinating closely with Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the country's main public health body and take more samples to study the risks associated with the virus and determine the required public health measures.&nbsp;However, experts say the risk of infection is limited as vaccination against polio is widespread in Germany and the early detection will provide the authorities the opportunity to implement appropriate measures swiftly to protect children and communities.&nbsp;This event brings to light the need for continued vaccination coverage, strong disease surveillance and international solidarity in order to achieve a polio-free world.&nbsp;

The detection of the virus comes more than 30 years after Germany witnessed the last cases of wild polio virus infections in people.

A sewage sample containing the wild form of the polio virus had been found in Germany's Hamburg during the week of October 6, 2025. The wastewater test at an unspecified German location confirmed the presence of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) and on November 10 the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) was informed about it. The virus which has been found only in wastewater so far is not a cause of concern as no associated cases of paralysis have been detected in Germany yet. According to the website of the World Health Organisation, WPV1 was last identified from an environmental sample collected in Afghanistan's Kandahar on August 24, 2025. ALSO READ: 79-year-old 'overweight' Trump makes obesity and age grounds for US visa denial. All you need to know The detection of the virus comes more than 30 years after Germany witnessed the last cases of wild polio virus infections in people. It is also for the first time that the detection of the virus was marked from environmental sampling in the country since this type of routine monitoring began in 2021, reported Reuters. An expert task force on infection control has been formed by the Hamburg authorities after the detection of the virus. It will co-ordinating closely with Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the country's main public health body and take more samples to study the risks associated with the virus and determine the required public health measures. However, experts say the risk of infection is limited as vaccination against polio is widespread in Germany and the early detection will provide the authorities the opportunity to implement appropriate measures swiftly to protect children and communities. This event brings to light the need for continued vaccination coverage, strong disease surveillance and international solidarity in order to achieve a polio-free world.

The detection of the virus comes more than 30 years after Germany witnessed the last cases of wild polio virus infections in people.

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One of the most surprising rising stars of the 2025 Bihar Assembly election is Chirag Paswan. The man who once struggled both as an actor and a politician, has now emerged from the long shadow of his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, who was a towering figure at the Centre and in the east Indian state. With victories or leads in most of the 29 seats his party LJP (RV) contested, Chirag is now one of the most important figures shaping Bihar’s political destiny.<h2>Who is Chirag Paswan?</h2>Born on 31 October 1982 in Bihar, Chirag made an early attempt at a film career before plunging full-time into politics. The current Union Minister of Food Processing Industries acted in the 2011 Bollywood film Miley Naa Miley Hum, which failed at the box office. He had left his computer engineering studies midway to pursue acting. Once dismissed by senior politicians as inexperienced and overly dependent on his father’s legacy, Chirag metamorphosed into one of Bihar’s most agile tacticians.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bihar-election-2025-results-from-tejashwi-yadav-tej-pratap-to-maithili-thakur-khesari-lal-top-faces-to-who-won-and-who-lost-1763091784464">Bihar Election 2025 Results | From Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap to Maithili Thakur, Khesari Lal - Top seats to watch out - Who's leading, who's trailing</a><h2>Chirag’s waxing and waning relationship with the NDA</h2>Chirag's father Ram Vilas Paswan, a champion of some of Bihar’s most marginalised castes, allied with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) multiple times during his long political career, including joining the Modi-led NDA government in 2014. Chirag entered politics ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and won the Jamui parliamentary seat as an NDA candidate. His greatest strength was his father’s organisational network within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). By 2019, Chirag shifted to Hajipur, the constituency closely associated with his father. Known to be close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chirag has often been referred to as “Modi’s Hanuman.” But in 2020, the LJP left NDA over seat-sharing disagreements in the Bihar Assembly elections.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/live-bihar-election-2025-verdict-tejaswi-yadav-raghopur-maithili-thakur-alinagar-anant-singh-mokama-mangal-pandey-siwan-key-seats-winners-key-battles-1763100723993">Bihar election verdict: Siwan, Alinagar, Raghopur and more - Key battles and their noteworthy winners LIVE</a>&nbsp;<h2>How Chirag survived a family coup: The LJP split and formation of LJP (RV)</h2>In 2021, Chirag faced the most critical challenge to his leadership following his father’s death in 2020. His uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, led five of the LJP’s six parliamentarians in a dramatic coup, removing Chirag from the party’s parliamentary leadership. Chirag claimed that the rebellion was engineered by rivals in the Janata Dal - United or JD(U), while the Paras camp alleged that Chirag concentrated too much power with himself. Eventually, the Election Commission intervened, freezing the original party symbol, the bungalow. Both factions were forced to start afresh. Chirag’s group became the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (RV) with the helicopter symbol, while Paras formed the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) with the sewing machine symbol.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-election-results-2025-live-madhepura-mokama-siwan-who-won-the-high-voltage-fights-1763104330392">Bihar election results 2025 LIVE: Madhepura, Mokama, Siwan - Who won the high voltage fights?</a><h2>Inner-party tussles cost LJP dearly in 2020</h2>The inner-party tussles were damaging for LJP and Chirag in the 2020 Bihar Assembly election. The undivided LJP under Chirag had contested 137 seats - all alone - but won only one.&nbsp;Slowly, however, Chirag rebuilt his organisation. Chirag embarked on a highly symbolic “aashirvaad yatra” to reclaim his father’s legacy after surviving the internecine party war. He reasserted his authority by retaking the old party bungalow at 12 Janpath in New Delhi.In 2024, he rejoined the NDA, which he had left in 2020 over seat-sharing disagreements.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-elections-nitish-kumar-s-nda-ahead-in-bihar-election-early-trends-1763105010827/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-elections-nitish-kumar-s-nda-ahead-in-bihar-election-early-trends-1763105010827/embed</a><h2>Chirag appeals to both Dalits and the youth</h2>Between 2020 and 2025, Chirag positioned himself as a champion of Dalits, historically among the most excluded groups in India’s caste system, while also cultivating an energetic youth following. In the NDA’s 2025 seat-sharing negotiations, he secured 29 seats for LJP(RV). This proved a targeted and effective strategy: instead of contesting widely, the party focused on core strongholds. The results are now visible. At the time of writing, his party is leading in more than 20 seats, several of them by comfortable margins.<h2>A force to reckon with: Chirag will now get an important place in the NDA</h2>Chirag is no longer a junior partner in the NDA alliance. Once overlooked, he has emerged as a master strategist and a regional force to reckon with. In short, Chirag Paswan is the X factor of the 2025 Bihar elections.

Chirag Paswan has emerged as the X factor in Bihar after the assembly elections. He has risen from a failed actor to master strategist, leading LJP(RV) to a major role in Bihar. 

One of the most surprising rising stars of the 2025 Bihar Assembly election is Chirag Paswan. The man who once struggled both as an actor and a politician, has now emerged from the long shadow of his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, who was a towering figure at the Centre and in the east Indian state. With victories or leads in most of the 29 seats his party LJP (RV) contested, Chirag is now one of the most important figures shaping Bihar’s political destiny. Who is Chirag Paswan? Born on 31 October 1982 in Bihar, Chirag made an early attempt at a film career before plunging full-time into politics. The current Union Minister of Food Processing Industries acted in the 2011 Bollywood film Miley Naa Miley Hum, which failed at the box office. He had left his computer engineering studies midway to pursue acting. Once dismissed by senior politicians as inexperienced and overly dependent on his father’s legacy, Chirag metamorphosed into one of Bihar’s most agile tacticians. Also read: Bihar Election 2025 Results | From Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap to Maithili Thakur, Khesari Lal - Top seats to watch out - Who's leading, who's trailing Chirag’s waxing and waning relationship with the NDA Chirag's father Ram Vilas Paswan, a champion of some of Bihar’s most marginalised castes, allied with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) multiple times during his long political career, including joining the Modi-led NDA government in 2014. Chirag entered politics ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and won the Jamui parliamentary seat as an NDA candidate. His greatest strength was his father’s organisational network within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). By 2019, Chirag shifted to Hajipur, the constituency closely associated with his father. Known to be close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chirag has often been referred to as “Modi’s Hanuman.” But in 2020, the LJP left NDA over seat-sharing disagreements in the Bihar Assembly elections. Also read: Bihar election verdict: Siwan, Alinagar, Raghopur and more - Key battles and their noteworthy winners LIVE How Chirag survived a family coup: The LJP split and formation of LJP (RV) In 2021, Chirag faced the most critical challenge to his leadership following his father’s death in 2020. His uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, led five of the LJP’s six parliamentarians in a dramatic coup, removing Chirag from the party’s parliamentary leadership. Chirag claimed that the rebellion was engineered by rivals in the Janata Dal - United or JD(U), while the Paras camp alleged that Chirag concentrated too much power with himself. Eventually, the Election Commission intervened, freezing the original party symbol, the bungalow. Both factions were forced to start afresh. Chirag’s group became the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (RV) with the helicopter symbol, while Paras formed the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) with the sewing machine symbol. Also read: Bihar election results 2025 LIVE: Madhepura, Mokama, Siwan - Who won the high voltage fights? Inner-party tussles cost LJP dearly in 2020 The inner-party tussles were damaging for LJP and Chirag in the 2020 Bihar Assembly election. The undivided LJP under Chirag had contested 137 seats - all alone - but won only one. Slowly, however, Chirag rebuilt his organisation. Chirag embarked on a highly symbolic “aashirvaad yatra” to reclaim his father’s legacy after surviving the internecine party war. He reasserted his authority by retaking the old party bungalow at 12 Janpath in New Delhi. In 2024, he rejoined the NDA, which he had left in 2020 over seat-sharing disagreements. https://www.wionews.com/videos/bihar-elections-nitish-kumar-s-nda-ahead-in-bihar-election-early-trends-1763105010827/embed Chirag appeals to both Dalits and the youth Between 2020 and 2025, Chirag positioned himself as a champion of Dalits, historically among the most excluded groups in India’s caste system, while also cultivating an energetic youth following. In the NDA’s 2025 seat-sharing negotiations, he secured 29 seats for LJP(RV). This proved a targeted and effective strategy: instead of contesting widely, the party focused on core strongholds. The results are now visible. At the time of writing, his party is leading in more than 20 seats, several of them by comfortable margins. A force to reckon with: Chirag will now get an important place in the NDA Chirag is no longer a junior partner in the NDA alliance. Once overlooked, he has emerged as a master strategist and a regional force to reckon with. In short, Chirag Paswan is the X factor of the 2025 Bihar elections.

Chirag Paswan has emerged as the X factor in Bihar after the assembly elections. He has risen from a failed actor to master strategist, leading LJP(RV) to a major role in Bihar after emerging out of the shadow of his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan. Here is his story

Chirag Paswan's stupendous rise from forgotten actor to master strategist : Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Thursday (Nov 13) launched its New Glenn rocket, pulling off a stellar launch from Cape Canaveral. After days of waiting on shifting weather both above Florida and out in space, the company sent its New Glenn rocket into the sky with a pair of NASA spacecraft bound for Mars. What's more, a few minutes after the launch, it also achieved the landing of its booster, prompting the audience at Cape Canaveral to erupt into applause. Until now, only SpaceX had managed to bring back an orbital class booster in one piece.<h2>Blue Origin vs SpaceX</h2>Blue Origin's success comes as the company faces off Musk's SpaceX in an intensified rivalry, with the US space agency NASA recently opening up bids for its planned Moon mission.This was New Glenn’s second flight. The first reached orbit, but the booster was lost on descent. Thursday fixed that. A working reusable stage means lower costs and more frequent launches, something Blue Origin has been chasing for years.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-penny-for-your-thoughts-us-stops-minting-pennies-after-232-years-here-s-why-1763007463047">'Penny for your thoughts': US stops minting pennies after 232 years. Here's why</a><h2>A road paved with failures</h2>The road to launch was messy, reports AFP. Earlier on Sunday, the company attempted the launch, but the attempt fell apart because of bad weather. Before that, Wednesday's try was pushed back again thanks to a spike in solar activity that NASA feared might fry its instruments. Even on Thursday, a few unexplained glitches forced Blue Origin to hit pause more than once. But at 3:55 pm, the rocket lifted off in a clean arc and the mission was finally on its way.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bbc-apologises-to-trump-for-misleading-edit-as-1-billion-lawsuit-threat-looms-1763081091796">BBC apologises to Trump for misleading edit as $1 billion lawsuit threat looms</a>The 322-foot rocket now carries NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, twin spacecraft called Blue and Gold. Joseph Westlake, one of NASA’s heliophysicists, explained during the webcast that the pair will first find a "benign, safe parking orbit" and settle near Earth to gather space weather data. Then, when Earth and Mars line up just right in late 2026, they will sling themselves toward the Red Planet and arrive the following year. If missions like this work as planned, NASA could launch more Mars probes outside the usual tight alignment window that appears once every couple of years.

Blue Origin has nailed its New Glenn launch and booster landing, sending two NASA spacecraft on a path toward Mars. 

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Thursday (Nov 13) launched its New Glenn rocket, pulling off a stellar launch from Cape Canaveral. After days of waiting on shifting weather both above Florida and out in space, the company sent its New Glenn rocket into the sky with a pair of NASA spacecraft bound for Mars. What's more, a few minutes after the launch, it also achieved the landing of its booster, prompting the audience at Cape Canaveral to erupt into applause. Until now, only SpaceX had managed to bring back an orbital class booster in one piece. Blue Origin vs SpaceX Blue Origin's success comes as the company faces off Musk's SpaceX in an intensified rivalry, with the US space agency NASA recently opening up bids for its planned Moon mission. This was New Glenn’s second flight. The first reached orbit, but the booster was lost on descent. Thursday fixed that. A working reusable stage means lower costs and more frequent launches, something Blue Origin has been chasing for years. Also read | 'Penny for your thoughts': US stops minting pennies after 232 years. Here's why A road paved with failures The road to launch was messy, reports AFP. Earlier on Sunday, the company attempted the launch, but the attempt fell apart because of bad weather. Before that, Wednesday's try was pushed back again thanks to a spike in solar activity that NASA feared might fry its instruments. Even on Thursday, a few unexplained glitches forced Blue Origin to hit pause more than once. But at 3:55 pm, the rocket lifted off in a clean arc and the mission was finally on its way. Also read | BBC apologises to Trump for misleading edit as $1 billion lawsuit threat looms The 322-foot rocket now carries NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, twin spacecraft called Blue and Gold. Joseph Westlake, one of NASA’s heliophysicists, explained during the webcast that the pair will first find a "benign, safe parking orbit" and settle near Earth to gather space weather data. Then, when Earth and Mars line up just right in late 2026, they will sling themselves toward the Red Planet and arrive the following year. If missions like this work as planned, NASA could launch more Mars probes outside the usual tight alignment window that appears once every couple of years.

Blue Origin has nailed its New Glenn launch and booster landing, sending two NASA spacecraft on a path toward Mars.&nbsp;

Blue Origin nails New Glenn launch, sends NASA’s Mars mission on its way

The first few hours of counting in Bihar set the tone fast. Early trends around 10 am showed that the NDA had surpassed the halfway mark, leading in 159 seats, with the BJP ahead in 69 and Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) leading in 67. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan’s LJP(RV) was leading in 14 seats and had a strong conversion rate of 53 per cent. JD(U) had a 70 per cent conversion rate, while the BJP sat close behind at 67 per cent.The Mahagathbandhan, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace. They were leading in only 76 seats. RJD held most of that ground with 51 leads, but their conversion rate looked weak at 38 per cent, according to ANI. Congress, leading in 17 seats and CPI(ML), leading in five seats, showed modest numbers.Smaller players had glimmers but no big breakthroughs. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj led in two seats. AIMIM held onto a single lead.Let's have a look at the standout contests shaping the election map (Winners will be updated once the result is announced).<h2>Raghopur: Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) vs Satish Kumar (BJP)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Tejashwi Yadav</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Raghopur always pulls national attention. Tejashwi Yadav, the sitting MLA, is attempting to secure a third consecutive win in a seat that has long been the stronghold of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family. BJP's Satish Kumar has lost here twice already.<h2>Madhepura: Chandra Shekhar (RJD) vs Kavita Saha (JD(U))</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Chandra Shekhar</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Madhepura has never elected a non-Yadav MLA, and locals are known to say with pride "Rome Pope ka, Madhepura Gop ka" (Rome belongs to Pope and Madhepura to a Yadav). Chandra Shekhar is chasing a fourth win. Kavita Saha, JD(U), is pitching herself as a break from tradition and hopes to become the first woman and non-Yadav MLA to win this constituency.<h2>Alinagar: Maithili Thakur (BJP) vs Binod Mishra (RJD)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Mishri Lal Yadav (Vikassheel Insaan Party - VIP)</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Singer Maithili Thakur's political debut electrified this seat. Her campaign leaned heavily on Maithili identity but also drew backlash for proposing the renaming of the constituency to Sitanagar. Binod Mishra, who finished second last time, is meanwhile fighting with the RJD banner behind him.<h2>Chhapra: Khesari Lal Yadav (RJD) vs Chhoti Kumari (BJP)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Dr C N Gupta (BJP)</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Chhapra turned into a full-blown spectacle once Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav joined the race. BJP’s Chhoti Kumari is trying to keep the seat that the BJP party has held since 2010.<h2>Mokama: Anant Singh (JD(U)) vs Veena Devi (RJD)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Anant Singh</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Mokama's politics took a murderous turn with the killing of a Jan Suraaj supporter, Dularchand Yadav, allegedly by associates of the JD(U) candidate. Anant Singh, one of Bihar's most notorious "bahubalis" (strongmen), has changed parties several times but keeps winning. RJD's Veena Devi, meanwhile, is trying to break that streak.<h2>Saharsa: Alok Ranjan (BJP) vs Indrajeet Prasad Gupta (IIP)</h2>Sitting MLA: Alok RanjanWinner: To be announced Traditionally a BJP seat, Saharsa has a habit of surprising people. In 2015, the seat swung to RJD and may surprise this time as well. BJP's Alok Ranjan is defending the seat, but the IIP’s Indrajeet Prasad Gupta has drawn huge crowds. His support from Pan and Tanti voters has grown enough that the RJD pulled IIP into the alliance earlier this year.<h2>Siwan: Awadh Bihari Choudhary (RJD) vs Mangal Pandey (BJP)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Awadh Bihari Choudhary</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>This is a heavyweight clash. Siwan carries legacy, it's the home of India's first president and the turf once dominated by 'bahubali' Mohammad Shahabuddin. Choudhary is a senior RJD figure. Mangal Pandey is one of the BJP’s top names. In 2020, the contest came down to just a 2 per cent margin.<h2>Tarapur: Samrat Choudhary (BJP) vs Arun Kumar Sah (RJD)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Rajeev Kumar Singh (JD(U))</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Nitish Kumar handed this seat to Samrat Choudhary as part of the new NDA arithmetic. For Choudhary, this is personal territory, with both his parents having represented Tarapur earlier. Arun Kumar Sah lost by a hair last time and wants to make a comeback.<h2>Sheohar: Shweta Gupta (JD(U)) vs Navneet Jha (RJD)</h2><ul><li>Sitting MLA: Chetan Anand (JD(U))</li><li>Winner: To be announced</li></ul>Chetan Anand left JD(U) after winning here last time and has now moved to the NDA fold. JD(U), meanwhile, has fielded Shweta Gupta, while RJD is betting on Navneet Jha, grandson of veteran leader Raghunath Jha.&nbsp;

Vote counting is underway in Bihar. Key battles include Raghopur, Madhepura, Alinagar, Chhapra, Mokama, Saharsa, Siwan, Tarapur, and Sheohar. Scroll down for the winners of these high-voltage fights.

The first few hours of counting in Bihar set the tone fast. Early trends around 10 am showed that the NDA had surpassed the halfway mark, leading in 159 seats, with the BJP ahead in 69 and Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) leading in 67. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan’s LJP(RV) was leading in 14 seats and had a strong conversion rate of 53 per cent. JD(U) had a 70 per cent conversion rate, while the BJP sat close behind at 67 per cent. The Mahagathbandhan, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace. They were leading in only 76 seats. RJD held most of that ground with 51 leads, but their conversion rate looked weak at 38 per cent, according to ANI. Congress, leading in 17 seats and CPI(ML), leading in five seats, showed modest numbers.Smaller players had glimmers but no big breakthroughs. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj led in two seats. AIMIM held onto a single lead. Let's have a look at the standout contests shaping the election map (Winners will be updated once the result is announced). Raghopur: Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) vs Satish Kumar (BJP) Sitting MLA: Tejashwi Yadav Winner: To be announced Raghopur always pulls national attention. Tejashwi Yadav, the sitting MLA, is attempting to secure a third consecutive win in a seat that has long been the stronghold of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family. BJP's Satish Kumar has lost here twice already. Madhepura: Chandra Shekhar (RJD) vs Kavita Saha (JD(U)) Sitting MLA: Chandra Shekhar Winner: To be announced Madhepura has never elected a non-Yadav MLA, and locals are known to say with pride "Rome Pope ka, Madhepura Gop ka" (Rome belongs to Pope and Madhepura to a Yadav). Chandra Shekhar is chasing a fourth win. Kavita Saha, JD(U), is pitching herself as a break from tradition and hopes to become the first woman and non-Yadav MLA to win this constituency. Alinagar: Maithili Thakur (BJP) vs Binod Mishra (RJD) Sitting MLA: Mishri Lal Yadav (Vikassheel Insaan Party - VIP) Winner: To be announced Singer Maithili Thakur's political debut electrified this seat. Her campaign leaned heavily on Maithili identity but also drew backlash for proposing the renaming of the constituency to Sitanagar. Binod Mishra, who finished second last time, is meanwhile fighting with the RJD banner behind him. Chhapra: Khesari Lal Yadav (RJD) vs Chhoti Kumari (BJP) Sitting MLA: Dr C N Gupta (BJP) Winner: To be announced Chhapra turned into a full-blown spectacle once Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav joined the race. BJP’s Chhoti Kumari is trying to keep the seat that the BJP party has held since 2010. Mokama: Anant Singh (JD(U)) vs Veena Devi (RJD) Sitting MLA: Anant Singh Winner: To be announced Mokama's politics took a murderous turn with the killing of a Jan Suraaj supporter, Dularchand Yadav, allegedly by associates of the JD(U) candidate. Anant Singh, one of Bihar's most notorious "bahubalis" (strongmen), has changed parties several times but keeps winning. RJD's Veena Devi, meanwhile, is trying to break that streak. Saharsa: Alok Ranjan (BJP) vs Indrajeet Prasad Gupta (IIP) Sitting MLA: Alok Ranjan Winner: To be announced Traditionally a BJP seat, Saharsa has a habit of surprising people. In 2015, the seat swung to RJD and may surprise this time as well. BJP's Alok Ranjan is defending the seat, but the IIP’s Indrajeet Prasad Gupta has drawn huge crowds. His support from Pan and Tanti voters has grown enough that the RJD pulled IIP into the alliance earlier this year. Siwan: Awadh Bihari Choudhary (RJD) vs Mangal Pandey (BJP) Sitting MLA: Awadh Bihari Choudhary Winner: To be announced This is a heavyweight clash. Siwan carries legacy, it's the home of India's first president and the turf once dominated by 'bahubali' Mohammad Shahabuddin. Choudhary is a senior RJD figure. Mangal Pandey is one of the BJP’s top names. In 2020, the contest came down to just a 2 per cent margin. Tarapur: Samrat Choudhary (BJP) vs Arun Kumar Sah (RJD) Sitting MLA: Rajeev Kumar Singh (JD(U)) Winner: To be announced Nitish Kumar handed this seat to Samrat Choudhary as part of the new NDA arithmetic. For Choudhary, this is personal territory, with both his parents having represented Tarapur earlier. Arun Kumar Sah lost by a hair last time and wants to make a comeback. Sheohar: Shweta Gupta (JD(U)) vs Navneet Jha (RJD) Sitting MLA: Chetan Anand (JD(U)) Winner: To be announced Chetan Anand left JD(U) after winning here last time and has now moved to the NDA fold. JD(U), meanwhile, has fielded Shweta Gupta, while RJD is betting on Navneet Jha, grandson of veteran leader Raghunath Jha.

Vote counting is underway in Bihar. Key battles include Raghopur, Madhepura, Alinagar, Chhapra, Mokama, Saharsa, Siwan, Tarapur, and Sheohar. Scroll down for the winners of these high-voltage fights.

Bihar election results 2025 LIVE: Madhepura, Mokama, Siwan - Who won the high voltage fights?

An artist has gathered ropes of all sorts and sizes from across Britain, put them all together in a pile weighing more than an African bush elephant and placed it as the lone exhibit at an art exhibition. So yeah, it is art. It took David Shrigley months to collect and clean the ropes after he gained inspiration from the idiom “money for old rope”. He has now launched a public exhibition where the rope is the only piece of work. “This exhibition started with an idiom. Old rope has no use. It's also hard to recycle, so there's a lot of it lying around. I thought, what if I turn that into a literal exhibition of old rope? And then say, yes, this is art, and yes, you can buy it for £1 million,” he said. Titled Exhibition of Old Rope, it will be open to the public at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London from November 13 to December 20.&nbsp;The ropes in this pile, weighing one ton, come from all kinds of places. The shorter ropes were collected by Shrigley himself from UK shorelines. Then there are longer and thicker ropes. You’ll find slim cords used for crab and lobster pots, cruise liner mooring lines, from climbing schools, tree surgeons, offshore wind farms, scaffolders and window cleaning firms. If placed end to end, the art piece will stretch for over 32 kilometres. He cleaned all the ropes at his studio before installing them.&nbsp;<h2>£1 million for a pile of rope? It's a fair price, Shrigley says&nbsp;</h2>“The work exists because I'm interested in the value people place on art, and the idiom gave me an excuse to explore that,” Shrigley said. Talking about the asking price, he said, £1 million ($1.3 million) is a “fair price”. Shrigley is known for quirky works of art, such as the “Mayfair Tennis Ball Exchange”, in which he invited people to replace tennis balls on the shelves with old balls. Slowly, there would be “misshapen and discoloured” balls on the shelves, “that represent the joy of trade.” &nbsp;

Artist David Shrigley has placed a huge pile of rope at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London and put up a price tag of £1 million. He has gathered all kinds of ropes from across Britain and says it has a fair price. He says an idiom on ropes inspired him.  

An artist has gathered ropes of all sorts and sizes from across Britain, put them all together in a pile weighing more than an African bush elephant and placed it as the lone exhibit at an art exhibition. So yeah, it is art. It took David Shrigley months to collect and clean the ropes after he gained inspiration from the idiom “money for old rope”. He has now launched a public exhibition where the rope is the only piece of work. “This exhibition started with an idiom. Old rope has no use. It's also hard to recycle, so there's a lot of it lying around. I thought, what if I turn that into a literal exhibition of old rope? And then say, yes, this is art, and yes, you can buy it for £1 million,” he said. Titled Exhibition of Old Rope, it will be open to the public at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London from November 13 to December 20. The ropes in this pile, weighing one ton, come from all kinds of places. The shorter ropes were collected by Shrigley himself from UK shorelines. Then there are longer and thicker ropes. You’ll find slim cords used for crab and lobster pots, cruise liner mooring lines, from climbing schools, tree surgeons, offshore wind farms, scaffolders and window cleaning firms. If placed end to end, the art piece will stretch for over 32 kilometres. He cleaned all the ropes at his studio before installing them. £1 million for a pile of rope? It's a fair price, Shrigley says “The work exists because I'm interested in the value people place on art, and the idiom gave me an excuse to explore that,” Shrigley said. Talking about the asking price, he said, £1 million ($1.3 million) is a “fair price”. Shrigley is known for quirky works of art, such as the “Mayfair Tennis Ball Exchange”, in which he invited people to replace tennis balls on the shelves with old balls. Slowly, there would be “misshapen and discoloured” balls on the shelves, “that represent the joy of trade.”

Artist David Shrigley has placed a huge pile of rope at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London and put up a price tag of £1 million. He has gathered all kinds of ropes from across Britain and says it has a fair price. He says an idiom on ropes inspired him. &nbsp;

You can buy a 10-ton pile of rope for $1.3mn at a London exhibition. Interested?

The internet has gone gaga over a new picture of New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shared by Kushal Byatnal, the Indian-origin entrepreneur &amp; and CEO of fintech company Extend. Posting the picture on X, Byatnal said that his office in NYC is "directly across the street" from the campaign headquarters of Mamdani. In the picture, Mamdani was seen sitting opposite to US Senator Elizabeth Warren. Internet cannot keep calm as the two Democrats were seen having a “deep debate.”&nbsp;“Our office is directly across the street from Mamdani's campaign HQ. We looked over after standup today and surprise, Elizabeth Warren and Mamdani in a deep debate,” the CEO wrote on X. He added that the team was “tempted to put up a sign petitioning for Extend to take over doc processing for NYC,” a reference to the company’s business in digital documentation tools.&nbsp;Social media users left a range of comments on the post. A user said, it is “typical indian neighbour behaviour lol”, while other one said that Mamdani should not be having conversation with Warren as her policies do not work for NYC. A few other users wanted to know about the conversation between the two. A few users also wanted the conversation to be around contesting the Presidential Elections.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Byatnal also shared an update and said that “the blinds are all closed this morning.”<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251114/image-1763101140129.png"></figure><h2><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251114/image-1763101187413.png"></h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">update: the blinds are all closed this morning <a href="https://t.co/biFGfyc4wG">https://t.co/biFGfyc4wG</a> <a href="https://t.co/stGadLwKpF">pic.twitter.com/stGadLwKpF</a>&mdash; Kushal Byatnal (@kushalbyatnal) <a href="https://twitter.com/kushalbyatnal/status/1989006865015976429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Zohran Mamdani's victory</h2>Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York Mayoral elections on Nov 4 by defeating Trump-backed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani knows that he has created history as he is the man of many firsts - first Indian-American to be the mayor of NYC, first immigrant mayor of NYC, first Muslim mayor of NYC, first South Asian mayor of NYC and the youngest mayor of the city in over a century.&nbsp;After his victory, he introduced the five women who will co-chair his transition. The transition team includes former deputy mayors Maria Torres-Springer and Melanie Hartzog, former FTC Chair Lina Khan, and United Way of New York City CEO Grace Bonilla. Meanwhile, Mamdani's first outing after win was with US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Nepalese restaurant called Laliguras Bistro. Images of two having momos, chilli chicken and chai (tea) went viral!

A photo of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani chatting with Senator Elizabeth Warren, shared by entrepreneur Kushal Byatnal, went viral. Taken from his office across the street, the picture sparked social media buzz, jokes, and speculation about their conversation

The internet has gone gaga over a new picture of New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shared by Kushal Byatnal, the Indian-origin entrepreneur & and CEO of fintech company Extend. Posting the picture on X, Byatnal said that his office in NYC is "directly across the street" from the campaign headquarters of Mamdani. In the picture, Mamdani was seen sitting opposite to US Senator Elizabeth Warren. Internet cannot keep calm as the two Democrats were seen having a “deep debate.” “Our office is directly across the street from Mamdani's campaign HQ. We looked over after standup today and surprise, Elizabeth Warren and Mamdani in a deep debate,” the CEO wrote on X. He added that the team was “tempted to put up a sign petitioning for Extend to take over doc processing for NYC,” a reference to the company’s business in digital documentation tools. Social media users left a range of comments on the post. A user said, it is “typical indian neighbour behaviour lol”, while other one said that Mamdani should not be having conversation with Warren as her policies do not work for NYC. A few other users wanted to know about the conversation between the two. A few users also wanted the conversation to be around contesting the Presidential Elections. Meanwhile, Byatnal also shared an update and said that “the blinds are all closed this morning.”

A photo of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani chatting with Senator Elizabeth Warren, shared by entrepreneur Kushal Byatnal, went viral. Taken from his office across the street, the picture sparked social media buzz, jokes, and speculation about their conversation

Indian-origin CEO clicks Mamdani, Elizabeth Warren from office window - Internet says 'typical neighbour behaviour'

Let's take a look at the standout contests shaping the Bihar election 2025 map. Winners to be updated once the results are announced. 

Bihar election verdict: Siwan, Alinagar, Raghopur and more - Key battles and their noteworthy winners LIVE

A man in Pennsylvania says he was shot by his dog after he put the gun down following a cleaning. The freak accident landed him in the hospital for surgery. The unnamed man from Shillington says that he has put down his shotgun on the bed after a cleaning. Just as he sat down, his dog pounced on him, apparently setting off the gun. The man was struck by a bullet in his lower back. Shillington Police Cpl. Michael Schoone told WFMZ that it’s not exactly clear what happened and how the dog was involved. The 53-year-old blames his dog for the accident, having told the police that he “jumped up onto the bed, causing the shotgun to go off, which ultimately struck him." The unusual case has led the police to use it as a warning case about the importance of safely handling firearms.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japanese-woman-marries-ai-chatbot-fianc-klaus-says-it-proposed-to-her-1763043855626">Japanese woman marries AI chatbot fiancé Klaus wearing VR glasses, says it proposed to her</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-dies-from-eating-deadly-burger-after-becoming-allergic-to-meat-what-is-alpha-gal-syndrome-1763093271977">Man dies from eating 'deadly' burger after becoming allergic to meat - What is alpha-gal syndrome?</a>&nbsp;<h2>Police warn people about safe gun handling</h2>“He’s not sure what stage of cleaning he was in at the time, so it’s unclear if the dog’s paw may have gotten caught inside the trigger and the safety was off or if there was some sort of manufacturer's malfunction,” he said. The victim’s son was home at the time and called 911. He was taken to the hospital, where he had surgery. Schoone is now asking people to be more alert around their firearms. “Obviously, you should be treating every weapon as if it’s loaded. All the cardinal rules: keeping it in a safe direction, finger off the trigger. This was… the perfect storm. It was just the right place at the right time – or the wrong time,” Schoone said. An investigation into the incident is still on, although officials are almost certain that it was an accident.&nbsp;

A bizarre case has emerged from Pennsylvania, where a man struck with a bullet from his own shotgun says his dog shot him. He had just cleaned and placed it on the bed when the dog jumped up on him, which triggered the gun.

A man in Pennsylvania says he was shot by his dog after he put the gun down following a cleaning. The freak accident landed him in the hospital for surgery. The unnamed man from Shillington says that he has put down his shotgun on the bed after a cleaning. Just as he sat down, his dog pounced on him, apparently setting off the gun. The man was struck by a bullet in his lower back. Shillington Police Cpl. Michael Schoone told WFMZ that it’s not exactly clear what happened and how the dog was involved. The 53-year-old blames his dog for the accident, having told the police that he “jumped up onto the bed, causing the shotgun to go off, which ultimately struck him." The unusual case has led the police to use it as a warning case about the importance of safely handling firearms. Also Read: Japanese woman marries AI chatbot fiancé Klaus wearing VR glasses, says it proposed to her Also Read: Man dies from eating 'deadly' burger after becoming allergic to meat - What is alpha-gal syndrome? Police warn people about safe gun handling “He’s not sure what stage of cleaning he was in at the time, so it’s unclear if the dog’s paw may have gotten caught inside the trigger and the safety was off or if there was some sort of manufacturer's malfunction,” he said. The victim’s son was home at the time and called 911. He was taken to the hospital, where he had surgery. Schoone is now asking people to be more alert around their firearms. “Obviously, you should be treating every weapon as if it’s loaded. All the cardinal rules: keeping it in a safe direction, finger off the trigger. This was… the perfect storm. It was just the right place at the right time – or the wrong time,” Schoone said. An investigation into the incident is still on, although officials are almost certain that it was an accident.

A bizarre case has emerged from Pennsylvania, where a man struck with a bullet from his own shotgun says his dog shot him. He had just cleaned and placed it on the bed when the dog jumped up on him, which triggered the gun.

'My dog shot me': Pennsylvania man claims his dog caused his shotgun to go off

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), dubbed the “other Atlas”, has broken up into several pieces. It was discovered in May by astronomers at the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) and reached perihelion on October 8. It was expected to be killed by our star, but observations showed that it survived. However, astronomer Gianluca Masi in Manciano, Italy, has now discovered that the comet has fragmented into several pieces. The gravitational force of the Sun stretched it to the limit, breaking it apart while letting it survive. "Several parts (sub-nuclei or clouds of debris) are visible, also a plume just below the leading (the first from the left) fragment," Masi, the founder of The Virtual Telescope Project, shared. It is called the “other Atlas” because right now, C/2025 N1 ATLAS, or 3I/ATLAS, is hogging all the limelight for being only the third interstellar visitor.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/-other-atlas-turns-golden-following-trip-to-the-sun-that-should-have-shredded-it-to-pieces-1762430013874">The 'other Atlas' comet that should have died near the Sun turns GOLDEN</a>&nbsp;C/2025 K1 suddenly brightened around perihelion, changing it colour from green to golden, a rarity for comets. Astrophotographer Dan Bartlett took a photo of the comet from June Lake in California, with a distinct golden glow and a long ribbon-like tail visible. &nbsp;"This comet was not supposed to survive its October 8th perihelion, but it did," he said. It’s not clear why the comet turned golden, but some scientists believe it could be due to the relative lack of carbon-bearing molecules in the comet's coma. C/2025 K1 is now moving towards Earth, and will pass at its closest point on November 25, when it will be 60 million km away. It is expected to lose more matter till then. So we’ll have to wait and watch how it continues to change till then.&nbsp;<h2>C/2025 K1 turns into a golden ribbon</h2> Most comets turn green near the Sun because of either dicarbon or cyanide in their comas. "Devil comet" 12P/Pons-Brooks and C/2022 E3, also known as the "green comet", also had a greenish hue. But the “other Atlas” turned golden, and astronomer David Schleicher says that this could be because it lacks "carbon-bearing molecules, such as dicarbon, carbon monoxide and cyanide." Only two other comets are known to exhibit similar features, he says. However, he said, "we don't know exactly why" since it could have also been caused by the solar flyby or its relatively low ratio of gas to dust. &nbsp;

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), or the “other Atlas”, has broken up into several pieces after perihelion. Astronomer Gianluca Masi shared pictures of the comet taken from Italy. It is now moving towards Earth and will be 60 million km at its closest point. 

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), dubbed the “other Atlas”, has broken up into several pieces. It was discovered in May by astronomers at the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) and reached perihelion on October 8. It was expected to be killed by our star, but observations showed that it survived. However, astronomer Gianluca Masi in Manciano, Italy, has now discovered that the comet has fragmented into several pieces. The gravitational force of the Sun stretched it to the limit, breaking it apart while letting it survive. "Several parts (sub-nuclei or clouds of debris) are visible, also a plume just below the leading (the first from the left) fragment," Masi, the founder of The Virtual Telescope Project, shared. It is called the “other Atlas” because right now, C/2025 N1 ATLAS, or 3I/ATLAS, is hogging all the limelight for being only the third interstellar visitor. Also Read: The 'other Atlas' comet that should have died near the Sun turns GOLDEN C/2025 K1 suddenly brightened around perihelion, changing it colour from green to golden, a rarity for comets. Astrophotographer Dan Bartlett took a photo of the comet from June Lake in California, with a distinct golden glow and a long ribbon-like tail visible. "This comet was not supposed to survive its October 8th perihelion, but it did," he said. It’s not clear why the comet turned golden, but some scientists believe it could be due to the relative lack of carbon-bearing molecules in the comet's coma. C/2025 K1 is now moving towards Earth, and will pass at its closest point on November 25, when it will be 60 million km away. It is expected to lose more matter till then. So we’ll have to wait and watch how it continues to change till then. C/2025 K1 turns into a golden ribbon Most comets turn green near the Sun because of either dicarbon or cyanide in their comas. "Devil comet" 12P/Pons-Brooks and C/2022 E3, also known as the "green comet", also had a greenish hue. But the “other Atlas” turned golden, and astronomer David Schleicher says that this could be because it lacks "carbon-bearing molecules, such as dicarbon, carbon monoxide and cyanide." Only two other comets are known to exhibit similar features, he says. However, he said, "we don't know exactly why" since it could have also been caused by the solar flyby or its relatively low ratio of gas to dust.

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), or the “other Atlas”, has broken up into several pieces after perihelion. Astronomer Gianluca Masi shared pictures of the comet taken from Italy. It is now moving towards Earth and will be 60 million km at its closest point.&nbsp;

'Other Atlas', the golden comet, breaks apart as it zooms towards Earth

The alpha-gal syndrome, a dangerous meat allergy transmitted by ticks, has claimed its first life in the United States. A 47-year-old airline pilot from New Jersey succumbed to the disease after being infected during a camping trip in 2024, People reported. Research published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology detailed the case who became allergic to meat. It noted that the unnamed man started having abdominal discomfort after having a steak dinner. It became extremely severe and left him “writhing in pain, having diarrhoea and vomiting.” However, he recovered a day later, but told his son that he felt like he “was going to die.” Then two weeks later, he had a hamburger at a barbecue at around 3 pm. Nearly four and a half hours later, he vomited and became unconscious. He was found “lying on the floor of the bathroom with vomit around him.” The son called 911 at 7:37 pm and started resuscitation.&nbsp;The paramedics took him to a hospital while continuing with the resuscitation efforts for two more hours. However, he was declared dead at 10:22 pm. The research stated that at the time, no definitive reason for the death was called out, with the autopsy listing “sudden unexplained death” as the cause. But his wife got suspicious and contacted a family doctor friend, Dr. Erin McFeely. They wondered whether a tick-borne meat allergy could have led to the death. They reached out to the University of Virginia’s Health’s Dr Thomas Platts-Mills, and who found that a meat allergy definitely was killed the man.&nbsp;While the man had no clear tick bite marks on his body, there were a dozen “chigger” bites around his ankle, that is the larvae of lone star ticks, which carry the sugar molecule alpha-gal in saliva. It is also found in beef, pork, lamb and the meat of most mammals, and can trigger an allergic reaction. While some people might suffer gastrointestinal problems, others can experience anaphylaxis. Alpha-gal syndrome has no treatment or cure, and the only way to avoid a reaction is to stay away from red meat. “It is important that both doctors and patients who live in an area of the country where Lone Star ticks are common should be aware of the risk of sensitisation,” Dr Platts-Mills said in a press release from UVA Health.

Alpha-gal syndrome claimed its first victim in 2024, as recorded in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The man ate a hamburger and was found unconscious nearly five hours later. He died three hours later from the meat allergy.

The alpha-gal syndrome, a dangerous meat allergy transmitted by ticks, has claimed its first life in the United States. A 47-year-old airline pilot from New Jersey succumbed to the disease after being infected during a camping trip in 2024, People reported. Research published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology detailed the case who became allergic to meat. It noted that the unnamed man started having abdominal discomfort after having a steak dinner. It became extremely severe and left him “writhing in pain, having diarrhoea and vomiting.” However, he recovered a day later, but told his son that he felt like he “was going to die.” Then two weeks later, he had a hamburger at a barbecue at around 3 pm. Nearly four and a half hours later, he vomited and became unconscious. He was found “lying on the floor of the bathroom with vomit around him.” The son called 911 at 7:37 pm and started resuscitation. The paramedics took him to a hospital while continuing with the resuscitation efforts for two more hours. However, he was declared dead at 10:22 pm. The research stated that at the time, no definitive reason for the death was called out, with the autopsy listing “sudden unexplained death” as the cause. But his wife got suspicious and contacted a family doctor friend, Dr. Erin McFeely. They wondered whether a tick-borne meat allergy could have led to the death. They reached out to the University of Virginia’s Health’s Dr Thomas Platts-Mills, and who found that a meat allergy definitely was killed the man. While the man had no clear tick bite marks on his body, there were a dozen “chigger” bites around his ankle, that is the larvae of lone star ticks, which carry the sugar molecule alpha-gal in saliva. It is also found in beef, pork, lamb and the meat of most mammals, and can trigger an allergic reaction. While some people might suffer gastrointestinal problems, others can experience anaphylaxis. Alpha-gal syndrome has no treatment or cure, and the only way to avoid a reaction is to stay away from red meat. “It is important that both doctors and patients who live in an area of the country where Lone Star ticks are common should be aware of the risk of sensitisation,” Dr Platts-Mills said in a press release from UVA Health.

Alpha-gal syndrome claimed its first victim in 2024, as recorded in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The man ate a hamburger and was found unconscious nearly five hours later. He died three hours later from the meat allergy.

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President Donald Trump, who himself happens to be in the overweight category, has ordered US diplomats to treat obesity and certain chronic illnesses as grounds to deny visas. This marks one of the most sweeping health-based restrictions in years. The directive, as per reports, is part of new instructions sent to embassies and consulates around the world. The State Department has told visa officers to broaden the list of medical conditions that could count against an applicant, folding obesity, diabetes, and several long-term illnesses into the mix, KFF Health News first reported.<h2>But why is Trump targeting obesity?</h2>In a blunt message, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that visa officers "must consider an applicant's health" while listing a spate of conditions that could be the deal breaker. "Certain medical conditions – including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and mental health conditions." But why these medical conditions? In a cable dated November 6 and obtained by Politico, Rubio told officers, these conditions "can require hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of care." Any illness that might lead to costly care, he wrote, should be weighed as a possible drain on US resources.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-has-a-meltdown-over-new-epstein-emails-calls-it-a-democrat-trap-1762998376011">Trump has a meltdown over new Epstein emails, calls it a Democrat 'trap'</a>What this really means is that the administration is taking a far tougher stance on the long-standing "public charge" rule, under which immigration officials can reject people who are likely to rely on government aid.<h2>How many people will be affected by this new guideline?</h2>Trump's order can potentially affect hundreds of thousands of people. On paper, the criteria can sweep in a huge number of people. Data shows that diabetes affects about one in ten adults worldwide. Meanwhile, obesity, defined as a body mass index of 30 or above, now includes one in eight people globally. In the US, that share climbs above 40 per cent.<h2>A touch of irony</h2>The irony? According to the Daily Beast, Trump himself landed in the obesity range during his 2020 physical, with a BMI of 30.5 at 244 pounds (110.68 kg). During his checkup earlier this year, he weighed in at 224 pounds (101.6 kg), which moved him into the "overweight" category.The new visa instructions fit into the broader hard line Trump has embraced since returning to office. He has pushed for mass deportations, tightened legal immigration pathways, and last month slashed the annual refugee admissions cap from 125,000 to 7,500.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bbc-apologises-to-trump-for-misleading-edit-as-1-billion-lawsuit-threat-looms-1763081091796">BBC apologises to Trump for misleading edit as $1 billion lawsuit threat looms</a>Asked about the new guidelines, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told the Daily Beast that the administration was "putting the interests of the American people first" and enforcing rules that protect taxpayers. White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly echoed that line, saying that "For 100 years, State Department policy has included an authority to deny visa applicants who would pose a financial burden to taxpayers, such as individuals who were seeking publicly-funded health care in the United States and could further drain healthcare resources from American citizens. President Trump’s Administration is finally fully enforcing this policy, and putting Americans first".

President Trump has ordered US diplomats to treat obesity, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses as possible grounds to deny visas, calling them potential burdens on taxpayers. Here's all you need to know.

President Donald Trump, who himself happens to be in the overweight category, has ordered US diplomats to treat obesity and certain chronic illnesses as grounds to deny visas. This marks one of the most sweeping health-based restrictions in years. The directive, as per reports, is part of new instructions sent to embassies and consulates around the world. The State Department has told visa officers to broaden the list of medical conditions that could count against an applicant, folding obesity, diabetes, and several long-term illnesses into the mix, KFF Health News first reported. But why is Trump targeting obesity? In a blunt message, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that visa officers "must consider an applicant's health" while listing a spate of conditions that could be the deal breaker. "Certain medical conditions – including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and mental health conditions." But why these medical conditions? In a cable dated November 6 and obtained by Politico, Rubio told officers, these conditions "can require hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of care." Any illness that might lead to costly care, he wrote, should be weighed as a possible drain on US resources. Also read | Trump has a meltdown over new Epstein emails, calls it a Democrat 'trap' What this really means is that the administration is taking a far tougher stance on the long-standing "public charge" rule, under which immigration officials can reject people who are likely to rely on government aid. How many people will be affected by this new guideline? Trump's order can potentially affect hundreds of thousands of people. On paper, the criteria can sweep in a huge number of people. Data shows that diabetes affects about one in ten adults worldwide. Meanwhile, obesity, defined as a body mass index of 30 or above, now includes one in eight people globally. In the US, that share climbs above 40 per cent. A touch of irony The irony? According to the Daily Beast, Trump himself landed in the obesity range during his 2020 physical, with a BMI of 30.5 at 244 pounds (110.68 kg). During his checkup earlier this year, he weighed in at 224 pounds (101.6 kg), which moved him into the "overweight" category. The new visa instructions fit into the broader hard line Trump has embraced since returning to office. He has pushed for mass deportations, tightened legal immigration pathways, and last month slashed the annual refugee admissions cap from 125,000 to 7,500. Also read | BBC apologises to Trump for misleading edit as $1 billion lawsuit threat looms Asked about the new guidelines, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told the Daily Beast that the administration was "putting the interests of the American people first" and enforcing rules that protect taxpayers. White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly echoed that line, saying that "For 100 years, State Department policy has included an authority to deny visa applicants who would pose a financial burden to taxpayers, such as individuals who were seeking publicly-funded health care in the United States and could further drain healthcare resources from American citizens. President Trump’s Administration is finally fully enforcing this policy, and putting Americans first".

President Trump has ordered US diplomats to treat obesity, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses as possible grounds to deny visas, calling them potential burdens on taxpayers. Here's all you need to know.

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