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Invasive spotted lanternfly reaches Canada after spreading across 18 US states

Canada has recently confirmed the first detection of spotted lanternfly in the country. On September 15, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the first detection of SLF in Canada in Windsor, Ontario. Movement restrictions have been placed to prevent the movement of regulated materials, including potentially infested plant materials. Moreover, surrounding areas are...

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Invasive spotted lanternfly reaches Canada after spreading across 18 US states

Canada has recently confirmed the first detection of spotted lanternfly in the country. On September 15, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the first detection of SLF in Canada in Windsor, Ontario. Movement restrictions have been placed to prevent the movement of regulated materials, including potentially infested plant materials. Moreover, surrounding areas are...

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Ecologists urge scientists and policymakers to study imminent ‘Super’ El Niño to prepare for the future

As many as 188 of India’s scientists and ecologists jointly published an appeal to fellow researchers and field practitioners to prepare for the effects of upcoming El Niño — a global weather phenomenon that dampens the monsoon and leads to extreme hot and dry conditions in the subcontinent. In the Pacific Ocean where El Niño...

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UPI MDR: Can Rs 6,000 be split into three Rs 2,000 payments? No daily cap

NPCI reportedly does not currently plan to introduce a separate daily limit on repeated UPI payments. From October 15, 2026, UPI payments above Rs 2,000 made to large merchants will attract a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4%. However, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) reportedly does not currently plan to introduce a separate...

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Cafe staff assaulted with sticks by tourists in Mussoorie, video surfaces

The incident reportedly took place on September 15 at Yummies Café MUSSOORIE: Incidents involving altercations between tourists and locals are increasing across the hill town.A video recently surfaced on social media showing tourists allegedly assaulting the operators of a café.The incident reportedly took place on September 15 at Yummies Café in Kincraig, where café staff...

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‘How is it possible?’ Kejriwal and family get SIR notice in Delhi, AAP hits out at EC

Kejriwal, family served notices under Delhi SIR NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and four members of his family have been served notices by the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Notices have been issued to Kejriwal, his...

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