Lake Street Elevated Railway of Chicago Celebrates 133 Years: Operating Since 1893 and Still Active

Chicago, November 6, 2026: It has been 133 years today since the Lake Street Elevated Railroad service began, marking a revolutionary change in the transportation history of the city of Chicago. Regular public service on this historic railway commenced on November 6, 1893. This route, which today continues as the Green Line of Chicago's proud 'L' train system, made significant contributions to the city's growth and development towards the end of the nineteenth century. Prior to 1893, residents of Chicago primarily traveled on foot, by horse-drawn carriages, and streetcars. Crowded…

Chicago Mayor Election Heats Up; 16 Candidates Including Brandon Johnson in the Race

Chicago: The political contest for the next mayor of Chicago, the third-largest city in the United States, is heating up. A total of 16 candidates, including the incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson, have submitted nomination papers to contest the mayoral election scheduled for February 23, 2027. With 15 contenders running against Johnson, this race is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched mayoral elections in recent Chicago history. The deadline for submission of nomination papers was October 26. Prominent candidates in the fray include Illinois Secretary of State…

Three Death Penalties Carried Out on November 5 in Indiana, Florida, and Alabama

Washington: Three inmates were executed on the same day in the United States. This rare action took place on Thursday in the states of Indiana, Florida, and Alabama. This marks the second time this year that three death penalties have been carried out in the U.S. on a single day. Indiana: Jeffrey Weisheit (50) was executed by lethal injection for the 2010 case in which he set fire to a house, killing his lover’s two infant children. Florida: Jesse Guardado (64) was sentenced to death for the murder of a…

Tesla to End Production of Cybertruck by Mid-2027; Elon Musk’s Crucial Announcement to Pave Way for Cybercab

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that production of Tesla’s Cybertruck, which has attracted significant attention in the global electric vehicle market, will be phased out by mid-2027 at the Gigafactory in Texas. This decisive move is aimed at increasing production of the new driverless Cybercab. Musk made the announcement on the night of November 5 via the social media platform X. He clarified that production of the Cybertruck at the Texas Gigafactory will be gradually wound down by mid-next year to make more facilities available for Cybercab production. The…

Death of 17-Year-Old in Kannur: Doctor Who Performed Surgery and Clinic Lack Registration; Human Rights Commission Finds Serious Medical Negligence

Kannur: The State Human Rights Commission has found serious medical negligence and legal violations in the case of the death of a 17-year-old following throat surgery. The shocking revelation that both the doctor who performed the surgery and the private clinic where treatment was given lacked the required official registration emerged during the Commission's investigation. Based on findings of serious lapses in treatment and subsequent emergency care, the Commission has ordered a reinvestigation into the case. The Human Rights Commission has strongly criticized the investigation conducted by the District Medical…

Jet Engines from Old Boeing 747s to Power Elon Musk’s AI Data Center

Memphis (Tennessee): To meet the rising electricity demand associated with the growth of artificial intelligence technology, Elon Musk’s xAI company has adopted an unusual approach. The company is converting jet engines formerly used in retired Boeing airplanes to generate electricity. Reports released on November 3 indicate that eight such jet engine turbines have been installed at the xAI power generation facility in Southaven, Mississippi. The electricity generated is used to operate the nearby Colossus 2 AI data center in Memphis. The project utilizes General Electric jet engine technology that was…

After Hindu protest, global fashion brand Zara apologizes & renames its cow leather yoga mat

Zara, one of the world’s biggest and most influential international fashion retailers, owned by Spanish fashion group Inditex, has apologized and renamed its cow leather yoga mat; which protesting Hindus called “highly inappropriate”. Inditex Communication & Corporate Affairs, in an email to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, wrote: “We apologize for the misunderstanding. This was certainly not our intention. At Zara and Inditex, we are committed to treating all people, beliefs and cultures with respect.” This mat made from cow leather, priced at $399, which was…

Upset Hindus urge global fashion brand Zara to apologize & withdraw cow leather yoga mat

Upset Hindus are urging Zara, one of the world’s biggest and most influential international fashion retailers, owned by Spanish fashion group Inditex, to immediately withdraw their yoga mat made from cow leather, calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that this Zara “foldable leather yoga mat” seemed ridiculing and offending two serious concepts of Hinduism—cow and yoga—and was hugely insensitive to Hindu feelings. Scenario of yoga (profound, sacred and ancient discipline; introduced and nourished by Hinduism) being performed on a…

Norka Care Premium Hike Sparks Widespread Protests Among Expatriates; Muslim League National Vice President Urges Government Intervention

Thiruvananthapuram: Widespread protests have erupted among expatriate Malayalis over the steep increase in premium rates under the Norka Care insurance scheme. The sharp hike has raised serious concerns about the financial burden on expatriate families, particularly those already struggling with economic difficulties. Amid growing discontent within the expatriate community, Muslim League National Vice President and prominent expatriate businessman K. Zainul Abidin has urged the Kerala government to intervene immediately. He has written a letter to the state government highlighting the concerns and grievances of expatriates and demanding urgent measures to…

Pollution in Delhi-NCR: 50% of Employees to Work from Home; Construction Activities Suspended Until November 20

New Delhi: In view of the possibility of worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced several important measures to control pollution levels. Government and private offices in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) have been directed to operate with only 50 per cent of their employees working on-site, while the remaining staff will work from home. The CAQM issued the order on October 30. The arrangement applies to all government and private offices where employees can work remotely. However, industrial establishments and…