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California Acquires 640 Acres Near Pioneertown for Joshua Tree Conservation

California state officials have acquired 640 acres of desert land near Pioneertown to conserve the western Joshua tree. Researchers found the area suitable for the species despite climate change challenges. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife used funds from the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Fund for the purchase. Plans include collaboration with Native American tribes for long-term stewardship.

TOI World·2h ago·Pioneertown

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Politics

IAS Officer Gyanendra Gangwar Remanded to ED Custody in KPSC Scam

A Bengaluru court has extended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar's custody with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for eight more days. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exams. The agency suspects multiple exam scams beyond CID findings, including a second money trail of Rs 1.9 crore. Gangwar was arrested a week ago, and the ED submitted its findings in a sealed envelope to the court.

Deccan Herald·16m ago·Bengaluru

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Business

Bengaluru's Economy to Reach $400 Billion by 2037

A draft Economic Master Plan presented on September 2 projects Bengaluru Metropolitan Region's economy to grow from $149 billion today to $400 billion by 2037, marking a 2.7-fold increase with an annual growth rate of 9.4%. This growth could create 2–2.5 million new formal sector jobs. Bengaluru currently contributes 40% of Karnataka's GSDP with 25% of the population, highlighting its economic significance and governance challenges.

Deccan Herald·35m ago·Bengaluru

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Business

US-Canada Trade War Threatens Whey Protein Supply and Costs

The US-Canada trade war is affecting the protein powder market as tariffs and import restrictions target whey. Canadian manufacturers warn of rising costs and supply disruptions, which could also impact US consumers by increasing prices and limiting availability of whey protein products.

Mint·11m ago

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Entertainment

Avengers: Endgame Nears Avatar's Box Office Record

Avengers: Endgame re-released in theaters, earning USD 26 million domestically with new content. It outperformed new films like Resident Evil and Heart of the Beast. The film serves as a precursor to Avengers: Doomsday. Meanwhile, Robert Pattinson's Primetime opened successfully, attracting younger audiences. The domestic box office has significantly increased compared to last year.

TOI Entertainment·33m ago

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Politics

Karnataka Sees Only 7.7 Lakh Applications for Voter Re-inclusion

In Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll, only 7.14% (7.7 lakh) of the 1.07 crore voters deleted under ASDDO categories applied for re-inclusion via Form 6. The draft roll published on August 24 had 4.46 crore voters after excluding 1.07 crore marked absent, shifted, dead, duplicate, or others. Over 80 lakh voters were absent or shifted, eligible to reapply, but only a small fraction did so by September 23.

Deccan Herald·21m ago·Bengaluru

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