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Inflatable Gorilla Costumes Become Festival Sensation in Bengaluru

During this season's Ganesha Chaturthi in Bengaluru, inflatable gorilla costumes, standing 8.5 to 10 feet tall, became a popular attraction at immersion processions. The performers in these suits mimicked gorilla behavior, entertaining and sometimes startling crowds. Known as 'King Kong' on social media, these costumes are gaining popularity for festivals like Navaratri and Durga Puja. Prices range from Rs 25,000 for purchase to Rs 5,000-10,000 for short-term rentals. The costumes are imported from China and supplied locally by The Trendy Events from Kerala.

Deccan Herald·2h ago·Bengaluru

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Health

Global Report Finds 17% Boys Face Sexual Violence Before 18

A global study analyzing 1,412 reports from 147 countries, including India, reveals that about 17 out of every 100 boys under 18 have experienced some form of sexual violence. The study covered nearly 29 million males and estimated 60.9 million boys worldwide faced sexual violence in one year, with 34.8 million subjected to rape or sexual assault. In Mangaluru, 18% of adolescent boys reported sexual abuse, with the highest rates among 14-17 year olds at 10.7%. Perpetrators often include acquaintances and family members.

Amar Ujala·8m ago·Mangaluru

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Politics

BMRDA Notifies Road Grid to Prevent Bengaluru Traffic Congestion

The Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) has notified thousands of kilometres of land in Bengaluru Urban district to create a road grid. Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said this move aims to prevent traffic congestion by ensuring early interconnection of roads and neighborhoods. Property owners in notified areas must relinquish land for road development. The government will publish the list of affected properties online and in local offices.

Deccan Herald·32m ago·Bengaluru

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Technology

Trump Announces US Will Rename AI to 'Super Intelligence'

US President Donald Trump announced at a White House luncheon with tech leaders including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg that the US government will officially rename Artificial Intelligence (AI) as "Super Intelligence" (SI). Trump said an executive document would be signed to formalize the change, emphasizing the shared goal of making the world safer and improving infrastructure for advanced computing.

NDTV World·1h ago

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Politics

Delhi Court Issues Notice to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Wrestlers' Appeal

A Delhi sessions court has issued formal notices to former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and ex-assistant secretary Vinod Tomar after four female wrestlers appealed the acquittal in a sexual harassment case. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh scheduled the next hearing for October 9 and directed the state to respond. The appeal challenges the trial court's verdict as legally unsustainable and biased.

News18·6m ago·Delhi

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Politics

Pentagon Awards Boeing $20 Billion Contract for 6th-Gen Navy Fighter Jets

The Pentagon has awarded Boeing a $20 billion contract to build the Navy's next-generation F/A-XX strike fighters under the Next Generation Air Dominance Program. These jets will replace the Super Hornets starting in the 2030s. This is Boeing's second sixth-generation fighter contract with the Pentagon, following a 2025 Air Force stealth fighter deal. Boeing and Pentagon officials emphasized the importance of these advanced fighters for national security.

NDTV·22m ago

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