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Parliamentary Panel Urges India-Sri Lanka Talks to Protect Fishermen

A parliamentary committee chaired by Shashi Tharoor urged the Indian government to engage Sri Lanka at all bilateral levels to reduce prison terms and prevent boat seizures of Indian fishermen caught in Sri Lankan waters. The report highlighted Sri Lanka's assurance that its territory won't threaten India's security and recommended improving transport links and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Firstpost World·

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Technology

Study Finds Female AI Bots Paid 10% Less Than Male Bots

A study by the University of Limerick, University of Zurich, and SKEMA Business School found that human gender bias affects interactions with AI. Female-presenting AI assistants received 10.25% less financial reward than identical male-presenting bots, despite performing the same tasks with identical technology. The experiment in virtual office settings showed societal pay biases extend to synthetic agents.

News18 World·

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Business

CME Feeder Cattle Reach 3-Month High After USDA Raises Corn Harvest Outlook

Feeder cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange surged to a three-month peak after the USDA unexpectedly increased its 2026 US corn harvest forecast, causing corn prices to drop sharply. Live cattle futures also rose to a two-month high, boosted by technical buying. The USDA expects the second-largest corn crop on record despite adverse summer weather, leading to lower feed costs and bullish cattle market sentiment.

Mint Markets·

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Politics

Delhi Prepares for October 10 Protests Against Chief Election Commissioner

Delhi is preparing for major protests on October 10 as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) plans to march to Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Police have denied permission for the protest, prompting authorities to increase preventive measures across the capital to prevent unauthorized gatherings.

Times of India··Delhi

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Politics

Meghalaya High Court Issues Contempt Notices to 26 Lawyers for Court Boycott

The Meghalaya High Court issued contempt notices to 26 bar association office-bearers for calling a boycott of judicial work demanding Advocate General Amit Kumar's removal. The court deemed the boycott illegal and disruptive, affecting litigants' legal representation. The notices were issued under the Contempt of Courts Act and the Constitution. The dispute began after a senior lawyer allegedly molested a woman intern on July 28.

The Hindu··Shillong

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Entertainment

Keegan Allen Attacked and Robbed at Gunpoint in West Hollywood

Keegan Allen, known for his role in Pretty Little Liars, was attacked and robbed by two masked assailants on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. They threatened him with a gun and knife, fleeing with his watch. Allen sustained a forehead laceration. Local authorities have confirmed the robbery and are investigating the incident amid public concern.

TOI Entertainment··West Hollywood

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