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Karnataka Cabinet Approves 800 Diesel Buses for Three RTCs

The Karnataka Cabinet approved the purchase of 800 diesel buses costing Rs 304 crore for three state Road Transport Corporations: KSRTC will get 400 BS6 mofussil buses, NWKRTC 200 mofussil buses, and BMTC 200 city buses. Tenders will be floated after a government order, with delivery expected in three to six months. BMTC also plans mini-buses for metro feeder routes, including the Pink Line.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Health

WHO Investigates Russian Lab Death Amid Plague Concerns

The World Health Organization is seeking information from Russia after a 28-year-old lab technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute died of severe pneumonia on October 2. The death raised fears of pneumonic plague linked to lab exposure. Russian authorities deny plague reports, stating the cause is undetermined. Around 60-200 contacts were monitored, with some hospitals temporarily closed as a precaution.

HT World··Irkutsk

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Entertainment

Yukta Mookhey Won Miss World 1999, Honored Her Grandmother's Struggle

Yukta Mookhey won the Miss World title in 1999, bringing pride to India. Her victory was deeply emotional as she dedicated it to her grandmother, who endured the pain of partition. Yukta drew strength from her grandmother's struggles and fulfilled her dream of becoming Miss World. She later distanced herself from Bollywood.

News18Hi Entertainment·

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World

Delta and Air Canada Planes Collide at LAX Taxiway

On October 6, a Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 preparing for a Tokyo flight collided with an Air Canada plane being towed from Toronto at Los Angeles International Airport. The Delta plane's left wingtip clipped the Air Canada aircraft's horizontal stabilizer. No injuries were reported, flights continued normally, and both planes were taken out of service for inspection. The FAA is investigating.

HT World··Los Angeles

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Politics

Gujarat Couple Forced into Public Sex as Punishment, 9 Arrested

In Surendranagar, Gujarat, a married woman and her lover were subjected to brutal public punishment by the woman's husband. The couple was filmed during the ordeal, and the video was shared on social media. Police arrested nine people involved after local community leaders alerted authorities and helped facilitate the intervention.

Times of India··Surendranagar

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Entertainment

Michael Douglas Reveals Affairs and Marriage Ultimatum

Michael Douglas shared details from his memoir about past relationships, including an affair with co-star Jeanne Tripplehorn during 'Basic Instinct'. He also recalled being caught by his wife, Diandra Luker, in a compromising situation, which led to an ultimatum. Douglas chose rehabilitation instead of divorce following the incident.

TOI Entertainment·

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