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Will you also pay arrears to women? Warring asks AAP

For the first time, wild mosquitoes have been confirmed in Iceland, identified as the cold-tolerant European species Culiseta annulata. Discovered in mid-October 2025, these insects mark the end of Iceland’s mosquito-free status. Scientists believe a combination of increased travel and climate change likely facilitated their arrival.

India, Bhutan review border security; discuss mobile signal spillover, cross-border movement

Unseasonal rain threatens paddy harvest in Canacona

Sonakshi Sinha celebrated Diwali at her new Mumbai home with husband Zaheer Iqbal and loved ones. Sharing glimpses on Instagram, the actress showcased their warm celebration, including a card game. The couple, who recently dismissed pregnancy rumors, tied the knot in June 2024. Sonakshi’s upcoming Telugu film ‘Jatadhara’ is set for a November 2025 release.

The latest Henley Passport Index signals a shifting travel hierarchy: India has dropped to 85th, the US has exited the top 10, but European nations dominate once again. Here’s how the world’s mobility map is changing

Darkbee’s “Emotion” explores the complex irony of love with pop rock sounds and sincere self-produced tracks showcasing their artistic growth.

Colva beach beautification project in ruins

Forget the 10,000-step obsession! New research reveals that just 4,000 daily steps, even a few times weekly, significantly slash early death and heart disease risks. This study challenges fitness norms, highlighting that consistent, moderate movement, not a magic number, offers substantial health benefits and a more achievable path to longevity for everyone.

Tunisian twins Bisan and Bilsan Kouka, aged twelve, jointly won the 2025 Arab Reading Challenge, reading over 600 books each. They pledged half their prize money to Palestine, with the remainder for their mother. The event, the world’s largest Arabic literacy initiative, saw over 32 million participants.