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Montana Student Develops Stronger Bioplastic from Plantain Starch

Rye Lynn Rost, a seventh grader from Montana, created bioplastics using starch from plantains and bananas. She found that plantain starch produces bioplastics with higher tensile strength than those made from bananas. Rye tested both bioplastics against plastic parafilm to compare their durability. Her project aims to develop sustainable bioplastics that remain strong in environmental conditions over time.

TOI Science·

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Entertainment

Gayatri Suresh Reveals Painful Toxic Relationship on Bigg Boss Malayalam 8

Actress Gayatri Suresh shared her experience of a toxic relationship on Bigg Boss Malayalam 8. Early in the relationship, her boyfriend asked if she had AIDS, which hurt her deeply. Despite sensing danger, she continued talking to him. Their relationship ended after a car accident, videos of which went viral. She revealed how she coped with the situation on the show.

News18Hi Entertainment·

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Politics

PM Modi Meets Indian Envoy on Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's Possible India Visit

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi made an unscheduled visit to New Delhi and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The meeting focused on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's potential visit to India, possibly in November or December. The discussion also covered ongoing bilateral issues, including the diplomatic strain after Sheikh Hasina's ouster and her stay in New Delhi amid extradition talks.

News18 World··New Delhi

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Health

Pune GBS Outbreak Linked to Infections in Water and Poultry

A major 2025 Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune caused 12 deaths and affected 230 people from January to March. Investigations by ICMR's National Institute of Virology found infections played a key role. Nearly half the patients had Campylobacter jejuni infection, and over 50% had norovirus. Samples from water and poultry also showed these infections. Most patients had diarrhea before developing GBS, indicating infection as a trigger.

Amar Ujala··Pune

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Politics

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed Next Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, effective October 31. Currently Vice Chief of the Air Staff, he will take over from Air Chief Marshal AP Singh upon his retirement. Dixit was commissioned in 1986, has over 3,500 flying hours, and has served in key leadership roles including Chief of Integrated Defence Staff and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command.

Business Standard·

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Politics

CBI Raids Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Office Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's camp office ahead of a Supreme Court hearing related to alleged interference in transfers and postings. Mann alleged the BJP is targeting him ahead of Punjab elections. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia called it a major CBI action linked to the Chief Minister's Officer on Special Duty. The case has intensified political debate between AAP and opposition parties.

NDTV·

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