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Australia to Include Optional Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in 2026 Census
Australia will for the first time include questions on gender identity and sexual orientation in its 2026 national census. The questions will be optional, meaning residents can choose whether or not to answer them. The decision follows a policy reversal by the Labor government, which had previously opposed including such questions. The move is aimed at better capturing demographic data on LGBTQ+ communities across the country.
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Mumbai Fitness Trainer Attacked with Hockey Sticks in Bandra Road Rage Incident
A fitness trainer and his wife were assaulted by five men during a road rage incident in Bandra, Mumbai. The altercation reportedly started after the accused's SUV blocked the trainer's vehicle. The attackers allegedly used hockey sticks and baseball bats to assault the trainer and damage his car. Police detained three of the accused and filed a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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India Opens Attari Border and 10 Other Entry Points to E-Visa Holders
India has expanded e-visa access by designating the Attari border crossing and 10 additional ports of entry as valid points for e-visa holders. The move allows eligible foreign nationals to enter the country through these newly approved checkpoints. All foreign travelers holding valid Indian e-visas can benefit from this change, regardless of nationality. However, Pakistani passport holders and individuals of Pakistani origin are excluded, as India does not issue e-visas to them.
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YEIDA to launch two residential plot schemes near Noida International Airport in Navratri
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) is set to launch two new residential plot schemes during the Navratri festival. The schemes are designed to cater to low-income groups as well as the general public. Both schemes are strategically located near the upcoming Noida International Airport. The move follows a previously successful allotment of 973 plots under an earlier scheme. Notably, applicants from the previous allotment will not be eligible to apply this time.
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Kaif backs Sarfaraz over Jurel for India's Test squad against Sri Lanka
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has voiced strong support for Sarfaraz Khan's inclusion in India's Test team for the upcoming Sri Lanka series. Kaif highlighted Sarfaraz's ability to handle spin bowling as a key reason for his selection. He suggested that Sarfaraz would be best suited batting at number five or six in the lineup. The remarks come amid debate over whether Sarfaraz or Dhruv Jurel should earn the spot, with Jurel's recent form considered inconsistent. The discussion has gained traction in cricket circles ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
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Rijiju Dares Rahul Gandhi to Confront Amit Shah on Parliament Floor
Parliamentary proceedings during the 2026 Monsoon Session have been repeatedly disrupted amid a standoff between the ruling party and the Opposition. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to directly face Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament rather than avoid the debate. The Opposition has been demanding answers from the government on an unspecified issue that has triggered the disruptions. Rahul Gandhi has been seeking a response from Amit Shah, while the treasury benches have accused the Opposition of running away from a floor debate.
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White House sours on OpenAI over controversial strategic futures hire
Trump administration officials have expressed frustration with OpenAI over its hiring of Dean Ball as head of strategic futures, saying the move damaged the company's standing with the White House. Officials dismissed Ball as a mid-level analyst who lacked security clearance, contradicting his assertion that he was the principal author of America's AI Action Plan. The dispute intensified after Ball published a post praising Chinese open-source AI model Kimi K3, which drew sharp criticism from AI czar David Sacks and Pentagon AI chief Emil Michael. The episode has strained relations between OpenAI and key figures in the Trump administration at a sensitive time for US AI policy.
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Nvidia and Six Banks Team Up to Unlock $500 Billion in AI Infrastructure Funding
Nvidia has partnered with six major financial institutions to boost funding for AI infrastructure development. The collaboration involves creating dedicated platforms to finance companies that buy Nvidia's hardware. Together, they aim to mobilize over $500 billion in external capital for the initiative. The effort seeks to establish AI chips as a new asset class, encouraging broader investment in AI technology and data centers.
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Ludhiana hospital, doctors ordered to pay Rs 15 lakh after patient left paralysed
A Ludhiana hospital and two doctors have been held liable for medical negligence by a consumer commission. A woman suffered paralysis following a lumbar drain procedure she underwent to treat a nasal fluid leak. The commission determined that the medical staff failed to respond with adequate urgency as her condition deteriorated. The hospital and doctors were directed to pay Rs 15 lakh in compensation to the affected patient. The awarded amount will accrue six percent annual interest starting from the date the complaint was filed.
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Trump Secretly Evacuated from Turkey via Catering Truck Over Iran Threat
Former President Donald Trump was covertly moved out of Turkey using an airport catering truck as a security precaution amid a reported threat from Iran. The operation was kept so discreet that journalists and staff accompanying him were unaware he had already departed. Trump was transferred to a smaller military jet rather than his usual aircraft. The decoy maneuver was designed to mislead any potential threat actors about his actual movements and location.
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Hyderabad Gang Cheats 11 Victims of Rs 1 Crore With Fake Hidden Treasure Scam
A fraud gang in Hyderabad deceived 11 people out of approximately Rs 1 crore by promising them hidden treasure. The accused allegedly planted a sack filled with coal and fake gold-coated coins underground before staging a digging exercise to convince victims. The elaborate setup was designed to make the buried items appear as genuine buried treasure. Police have since uncovered the scheme and taken action against those responsible.
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Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defence Pact Signals Broader Strategic Challenge for India
Pakistan has secured a mutual-defence agreement with Saudi Arabia, while Turkey remains a longstanding ally of Islamabad, creating a coalition of three nations aligned against India's interests. This development transforms what was traditionally a bilateral India-Pakistan rivalry into a more complex, multilateral strategic challenge. The emerging alliance raises concerns in New Delhi about the potential coordination of diplomatic, military, and economic pressure from multiple fronts. Analysts suggest India must now recalibrate its regional strategy to account for this expanding network of partnerships surrounding it.
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