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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Imelda barreled toward Bermuda on Wednesday as forecasters warned that it could swipe past the tiny British territory as a Category 2 storm.Heavy winds and rain are expected to start hitting the island by Wednesday afternoon and continue through Thursday, with Imelda forecast to pass near or over Bermuda late in the afternoon or evening.A hurricane warning was in effect for Bermuda.Imelda was located about 395 miles (640 kilometers) west-southwest of Bermuda. It had maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph) and was moving east-northeast at 21 mph (33 kph), according to…

Mysuru Palace witnessed a grand Ayudha Puja today as part of the ongoing Dussehra festivities. Yaduveer Wodeyar, dressed in royal attire, led the ceremonial prayers for the weapons, including swords, shields, and the royal symbols of the palace. Worship also extended to the royal elephant, horse, cow, and camel, traditional symbols of the royal family’s heritage.Also read: Mysuru Dasara 2025: Here are three key rituals that make it a grand celebration of heritage and traditionThe highlight of the event was the special offering of prayers to the luxury cars once used by Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, adding a contemporary touch to…

Paramount The starship Enterprise made its debut in 1966, and few probably realized at the time that it would become arguably the most iconic space vessel in science fiction. Its saucer, body, and dual nacelle configuration has remained largely unchanged across a dozen shows, with subsequent starships all paying homage to the original one commanded by one of the best captains in the franchise, James T. Kirk. But if it were a real starship, the cost to construct it would be absolutely mind-boggling. As calculated by Gizmodo, construction and launch…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Activists on board a flotilla of vessels sailing toward Gaza said late Wednesday that the Israeli navy has begun intercepting their vessels as they approach the besieged Palestinian territory.The Global Sumud Flotilla, with Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, and several European lawmakers aboard, consists of nearly 50 boats and 500 activists and is carrying a symbolic amount of humanitarian aid. It has remained undeterred in its mission to break the Israeli blockade of the coastal strip and reach Palestinians. Greg Stoker, an American veteran aboard one of the boats in the flotilla, said around…

ROME (AP) — Italy’s art police on Wednesday seized 21 artworks purportedly by Salvador Dalí on suspicion they were forgeries, after being tipped off by the Surrealist’s foundation in Spain about suspected anomalies in the works.The works were part of an exhibition, “Salvador Dalí, tra arte e mito” (Salvador Dalí, between art and myth”) that had been on show in Rome for the first half of the year and last week opened at Parma’s Palazzo Tarasconi.Italy’s carabinieri art squad said while the show was open in Rome, it had received a report about suspected anomalies in some of the works…

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has highlighted the crucial role spinners can play in Australian conditions, emphasising that the right skill set can significantly impact the tempo and outcome of a Test match. “You’re asking the spinner if they want to pick a spinner. For me, yeah, you’re picking a spinner on every side. Variation changes the whole tempo of the game. I think spinners can play a very effective role out here if their skill sets suit,” Lyon told ESPNcricinfo. Lyon, who has honed his craft in Australia, added: “I grew up here. I understand and built my craft…

 India Test skipper Shubman Gill confirmed that the playing XI has not been decided yet for the first match of the series against the West Indies. He further stated the line-up will be decided tomorrow morning after seeing how much moisture is on the pitch.    Team India will lock horns with West Indies in the two-match Test series starting from Thursday, October 2, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The pitch initially appears lush green, which helps the fast bowlers early on. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Gill told the media that there is a chance…

In what may add ammunition to the Opposition’s allegations against EVMs, engineers deputed by the Election Commission have “certified” three of the six machines deployed for polling in the Chenani seat during last year’s Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir to be “non-functional”. The inspection of the EVMs was carried out on September 18, in accordance with an order by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, after Panthers Party J&K president Harsh Dev Singh alleged that defective machines had been used in Chenani, and sought annulment of the result. Singh, a former minister, lost from the seat to his cousin…

Ahead of India’s upcoming Test series against the West Indies, Yashasvi Jaiswal has been recognised on TIME magazine’s prestigious “TIME100 Next” list, which honours emerging personalities across industries worldwide. Sharing the news with his fans on social media, Jaiswal wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “What a time to witness! I am honoured to be recognised in the 2025 #TIME100NEXT list alongside leaders shaping the future across industries. It reminds me how far I’ve come and how much further I want to go.” Add Zee News as a Preferred Source What a Time to witness! I am honoured to be…

6 Children Die Of Kidney Failure: Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district is in shock after six children tragically died of kidney-related complications between September 4 and September 26, 2025. According to health authorities, the children first suffered from cough, cold, and fever before their conditions worsened. Officials have collected human and water samples, along with medicines from the affected homes, to determine the cause. Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Naresh Gunnade confirmed that cough syrups were among the medicines found in the children’s houses and have been banned locally until lab reports are out. Why Experts Warn Against Cough…