JNU academic spend halves in 7 years amid fall in research and SC-ST intake: JNUTA

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as a governance crisis at JNU. In its report, the body highlights declining SC and ST student enrolments, irregular faculty recruitment, reduced research admissions, and halved academic expenditure. The report criticises the growing centralisation of power under the Vice Chancellor,…

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‘Greater risk’: Covid-19 mask mandate returns to California county; aims to protect ‘most vulnerable population’

Sonoma County in California is bringing back mask mandates for healthcare facilities. This measure starts November 1 and runs until March 31, 2026. Health officials are also urging everyone six months and older to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and the flu. The goal is to protect vulnerable people and healthcare workers as flu season begins.

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‘Great day’: Video captures Rubio whispering, passing urgent note to Trump on Israel-Gaza breakthrough; hostages to be freed on Monday

President Trump announced a US-brokered Israel-Hamas peace deal’s first phase, promising hostage releases and troop withdrawals. A whispered note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio preceded the announcement, urging a Truth Social post. Trump hailed the deal as a path to “everlasting peace,” thanking Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their mediation efforts.

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New risks emerging in market with rapid tech adoption: Sebi

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warned of new risks in India’s securities market due to increased reliance on third-party and cloud services. He emphasized that technological leaps, while beneficial, also bring cybersecurity threats with potential systemic disruptions. Sebi has implemented a comprehensive framework to enhance cyber resilience among regulated entities, stressing it’s an ongoing process.

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is leaking water in space, NASA says it’s unlike anything ever seen before

Astronomers are stunned by interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS releasing water vapor unusually far from the Sun. This rare event, detected by NASA’s Swift Observatory, suggests microscopic ice grains are sublimating, challenging existing cometary models. The discovery offers vital insights into how life’s building blocks travel across the galaxy, highlighting the diverse origins of planetary materials.

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