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Mettur Dam Storage Drops to 32%, Threatening Delta Samba Crops

On September 1, Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay opened the sluices of the 92-year-old Mettur Dam for irrigation in the Cauvery Delta. Within a month, storage fell to 32.52% capacity as inflows from Karnataka dams dropped below 1,000 cusecs. Water releases may stop soon to preserve drinking supply, risking failure of samba crops in Delta districts. Farmers urge reducing outflow to 10,000 cusecs to extend irrigation.

Deccan Herald··Mettur

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Technology

Rahul Gandhi Responds to Elon Musk's Ambani Comment on X

Rahul Gandhi reacted to Elon Musk's tweet questioning if Ambani is the real boss of India. This exchange occurred shortly after the Ministry of Communications dismissed Musk's claims that vested interests were obstructing Starlink's operations in India, clarifying that all satellite communication firms follow the same regulations.

Mint·

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Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan Emotional on KBC 18 Remembering Nana Patekar

On the KBC 18 stage, Amitabh Bachchan emotionally remembered the late Nana Patekar, a legendary actor in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute, highlighting Patekar's unique acting, simplicity, courage, and social service. He expressed deep sorrow over Patekar's sudden demise, calling him an exceptional artist, friend, and philanthropist who left a lasting impact on Indian cinema and those who knew him.

Aaj Tak·

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Entertainment

Nana Patekar's Last Journey: Body at 'Nanachi Wadi', State Funeral Planned

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar passed away at age 75 on the morning of October 8. His body is kept at his Pune farmhouse 'Nanachi Wadi' for fans and close ones to pay respects. Preparations for his state funeral are underway, with his son Malhar to perform the last rites. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met the family to offer condolences.

Aaj Tak··Pune

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Politics

James Talarico Missing from Campaign Amid Trump’s Rumors

Texas Democrat James Talarico, leading in polls against incumbent Ken Paxton, has been absent from his campaign due to influenza. President Trump, supporting Paxton, accused Talarico of being "missing in action" and hinted at "bad rumors" about him. Despite Talarico's illness, he maintains a six-point lead in recent polls ahead of the November midterm elections in Texas.

HT World··San Antonio

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Politics

Trump Calls Those Using 'Artificial Intelligence' Term 'The Enemy'

US President Donald Trump warned against using the term "artificial intelligence," insisting on the phrase "super intelligence." He stated on Truth Social that anyone using the old term is "THE ENEMY." Trump first proposed this change at the UN General Assembly and signed an executive order mandating "super intelligence" for US government use, though it doesn't apply to private companies. Some tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have adopted the term.

News18 World·

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