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Monterey Bay Aquarium has cared for over 1,000 stranded sea otters

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Trump Vows To Hit Iran "Very Hard" If Tehran Behind flydubai Incident
On whether the United States would retaliate against Iran if it was responsible for the attack, Trump replied: "Oh, they'll be hit very hard, don't worry."
Times of India
Govt aims sealing 114 Rafale jet by FY-end; French co agrees Indian weapon integration
The Hindu
Archaeological heritage of Kasaragod integral to Keralam’s history, says Minister
A comprehensive archaeological survey is being conducted to identify, document, and systematically record the historical and archaeological evidence within Kasaragod, says the Minister
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‘Premium plot for low-value land’ : Congress leaders accuse Chhattisgarh government of providing undue benefits to Minister’s wife
Archaeological heritage of Kasaragod integral to Keralam’s history, says Minister
A comprehensive archaeological survey is being conducted to identify, document, and systematically record the historical and archaeological evidence within Kasaragod, says the Minister
Inspections at multiplexes in Kochi set to continue in October
A joint drive was conducted at multiplexes in malls last month following complaints of overpricing, and notices were served on erring establishments
Mahanadi river dispute to be resolved soon, says Odisha CM
Government revises FASTag guidelines for Divyangjan category
Earlier, guidelines mandated renewal of exempted FASTags for Divyangjan on an annual basis.
SCCL registers growth in coal transportation, prioritises Telangana power plants
SCCL transported 299.4 lakh tonnes of coal during the first six months of the current financial year
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Times of India
Milton Keynes family gets five years of zero bills with solar and heat pump
Times of India
Two rival CEOs of Silicon Valley AI companies fight over an employee. Vinod Khosla, an investor in both, steps in
Times of India
A Massachusetts farm stayed under one family's care for a century and was cultivated for 200 years
In a significant move towards sustainability, over 120 acres of Hoyt Farm in Essex have been shielded from commercial development, safeguarding its agricultural, forestry, and wildlife heritage. With cultivation practices dating back two centuries, this initia
Times of India
$57M gift helped open Monterey Bay Aquarium, whose sea otter programme has saved 1,000+ animals

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Trump Vows To Hit Iran "Very Hard" If Tehran Behind flydubai Incident
On whether the United States would retaliate against Iran if it was responsible for the attack, Trump replied: "Oh, they'll be hit very hard, don't worry."
Times of India
In 2019, a family moved a 255-year-old mansion 50 miles by barge to a new home
A 255-year-old mansion, Galloway House, was moved by a Maryland family to prevent it from being demolished. The structure traveled approximately 50 miles across the Chesapeake Bay after extensive planning and specialized equipment. Crews lifted the 400-ton hou
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Federal report says pilots werent warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami
Federal report says pilots weren't warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami
Govt. caps sugar stock limit for dealers to 1,000 quintals ahead of festive season
The Food Ministry said the objective of the amended rules was to “ensure that there is no unnecessary accumulation of sugar in the distribution chain” and that the supply of sugar from mills through dealers to the consumer remained “smooth”
SRMIST signs MoU with South Korea’s Jeonbuk National University
Partnership to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint research, publications and short-term academic programmes
Disney’s Walden Says She Would Be Interested in Buying ‘Bluey’
Dana Walden, the president and chief creative officer of Walt Disney Co., said she “would offer a lot of money,” to Joe Brumm, the creator of the company’s popular Bluey TV series, if the opportunity ever arose to buy the intellectual property.
Reliance Home Finance case: CBI files second charge sheet
No immediate reaction was received from the Reliance ADA Group on the development
One day, two Anups; one Saha, one Bagchi at helm of two big banks | Meet ex-ICICI and IIT, IIM alumni banks banked upon
Both Anup Kumar Saha and Anup Bagchi have served ICICI in the past, and are graduates of IIT and IIM.
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F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Join PS Plus in October
Sony announced the PS Plus monthly games lineup for October, which includes F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, on the PlayStation Blog on Wednesday. Once added to PS Plus, the titles will be available to PS Plus Essential, E
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5 Must-read books to add to your October reading list
Looking for your next great read? Add these five thought-provoking books to your October reading list, from literary fiction to insightful nonfiction.

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Samsung Galaxy A08 Launched in India With MediaTek Helio G99+ SoC, 6,000mAh Battery: Price, Features
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A08 in India with a single 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. The phone supports up to 2TB of additional storage via a microSD card and runs Android 16-based One UI 9. It will receive six generations of OS upgrades and six

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Samsung Galaxy Buds On Unveiled With Clip-On Design, Up to 9.5 Hours of Battery Life: Price, Features
Samsung's first clip-on earphones bring an open-ear design to the Galaxy Buds range, with the speaker and battery positioned around the ear instead of inside it. The Galaxy Buds On comes withTwinBoost speakers, Audio Leakage Reduction and automatic volume adju

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Gets Jade Mist Colour Variant in India: Price, Specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3r launched in a Jade Mist colour option in India. The new variant joins the existing Aura Blue and Ash Black finishes. The OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Jade Mist variant will be available in India from October 8, 2026. It is priced at Rs. 1,999. Sho
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Jio IPO nears launch: DRHP filed, SEBI clears path
Reliance’s digital arm moves closer to listing with a Rs 37,700‑crore fresh issue; final price band and subscription dates expected soon. One of the most anticipated IPOs in India is the Jio IPO. In 2019, at the AGM of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Amban
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Times of India
Astronomers spot giant bow shock around magnetic white dwarf 730 light-years away
$57M gift helped open Monterey Bay Aquarium, whose sea otter programme has saved 1,000+ animals
Nile perch introduced to Lake Victoria years ago transformed its fishery and threatened cichlids
Effort to bring back the rapids of Grand Rapids that disappeared after industrial development
After nearly two decades of planning, construction is underway in downtown Grand Rapids to restore the historic rapids that gave the city its name. The first phase will remove four low-head dams and replace them with natural rock features designed to improve f
Space sugar may have helped build life on Earth; ribose kept boron dissolved
4 Nasa astronauts sent to ISS for 6-month mission focused on human health
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The Hindu
World's 90% health burden of chewing tobacco concentrated in 10 countries, including India: Study
The researchers said the figures reflect total deaths and disability, meaning countries with larger populations may account for a greater share of the burden even if their rates are not the highest

Hindustan Times
Squinting at bright lights? Ophthalmologist shares tips to reduce glare and warning signs you need an eye checkup
Bright lights can cause eye discomfort. Don’t dismiss it as part of city living. Learn from a specialist why it deserves attention.

Hindustan Times
Fitness coach warns women in their 40s and 50s against starving themselves and overdoing cardio to lose weight: Here's what to do instead
Maintaining a calorie deficit, doing your time on the treadmill and yet struggling to lose weight can be frustrating. Raj shares what women should do instead.

Hindustan Times
Can keeping your phone in your left shirt pocket affect your heartbeat? Cardiologist reveals if it is safe or not
Find out from a specialist whether keeping your phone close to your heart is safe and if its placement can affect your heartbeat.
The Hindu
Why Kerala’s groundwater is increasingly at risk of contamination | Explained
Kerala’s dependence on groundwater, combined with dense settlement, inadequate sewerage and changing rainfall patterns, is increasing the risk of contamination. How is contamination reaching groundwater? What are the health impacts? And what is being done to i

Hindustan Times
Does removing the ovaries eliminate ovarian cancer risk? Gynaecologic oncologist debunks 8 myths about the disease
Ovarian cancer is a serious health concern among women, and popular myths often delay timely diagnosis; Dr Parminder Kaur debunks some of them.
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Baker gears up for reverse after summer in fast-forward
England rest Archer, include Mason Crane in 16-player white-ball squad for Pakistan tour
Dylan Larkin To Miss Detroit Red Wings’ First Two Games With Upper-Body Injury
Dylan Larkin will miss Detroit Red Wings’ games against the New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets as he continues to recover from an upper-body injury.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule Announcement Highlights: India To Begin World Cup vs Australia On October 7, To Face Pakistan On This Date
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule Announcement Updates: The full schedule for the 2027 World Cup, to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, has been announced. India have been placed in Group A, alongside arch-rivals Pakistan and defending champions Au
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Brazil football team arrives in Kolkata
Wanderers to host 2027 men's ODI World Cup final as well as India vs Pakistan
Newlands in Cape Town will host the opening game of the main round on October 7 with the tournament running through to November 21
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Hindustan Times
Drishyam The Conclusion review: Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar has a last trick that is as dramatic as ever, but hardly spellbinding
Drishyam The Conclusion review: The Malayalam version tended to stretch things out, whereas this one chooses to cut to the chase almost immediately.

The Hindu
‘Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai’ movie review: Nivin Pauly, Soori anchor director Ram’s strangest, most emotionally distant film
Through a haphazardly told story about an immortal man’s quest to find his soulmate across her successive births, director Ram says that all life forms are equally important — making his extensive and distracting use of Artificial Intelligence all the more sho

Hindustan Times
The Paradise box office collection day 8: No takers for Nani film as it continues to dip, earns less than ₹5 crore
The Paradise box office collection day 8: The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, opened to mixed reviews leading to a drop in collection after bumper start.

The Hindu
‘Baththa’ movie review: Balaji Tharaneetharan returns with a delightfully funny, moving comedy-drama
Through the story of a dreaded don and a schoolboy who inadvertently crosses his path, Balaji Tharaneetharan takes a warm, nostalgic look at childhood, the selves we lose while playing the roles society forces upon us, and the goodness that survives beneath

Hindustan Times
Little Thomas trailer: Gulshan Devaiah, Rasika Dugal-starrer revolves around a child's wish for a baby brother. Watch
Little Thomas trailer: Anchored around the central hook of "one little boy, one little wish," the trailer balances lighthearted humour with gentle family drama.

Hindustan Times
The Vvaan box office collection day 7: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia film collects ₹53 crore in 1st week
The Vvaan box office collection day 7: The fantasy thriller starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia received mixed reviews.
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