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Ramalinga Reddy Orders Action Against Illegal Resorts in Tiger Reserves

Karnataka Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy has directed forest officials to take immediate action against illegally established resorts and homestays in the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) and buffer zones of tiger reserves. He emphasized minimal disturbance in these areas, declaring them silent zones, and called for Zonal Master Plans to raise awareness about regulations. The directive followed a review of commercial activities in ESZs, including around 4,000 registered homestays in Karnataka.

The Hindu··Bengaluru

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Science

Astronomers Discover Phoenix Planet Orbiting White Dwarf Star

Astronomers have discovered a second-generation planet orbiting the white dwarf star HS 0209+0832. This 'phoenix planet' formed from material expelled by the star during its death. The white dwarf's atmosphere contains heavy elements like zinc, copper, and niobium. This finding may alter how astronomers search for planets around dead stars in the future.

TOI Science·

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Business

British Airways Revamps A380 with Largest Business Class Cabin

British Airways will refurbish all 12 of its A380 aircraft, introducing a new business-class cabin that covers the entire upper deck. The airline describes this as the world's largest business-class cabin. The makeover also includes a 30% reduction in economy seats along with five other key changes to the aircraft's interior.

Mint Companies·

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Business

India to Implement 0.4% MDR on UPI Merchant Transactions from October 15

India's Finance Ministry announced that from October 15, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will impose a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000. This ends the zero-MDR model for merchants, though consumers won't be charged directly. The move could reshape competition in the payments ecosystem, reflecting the costs of running UPI infrastructure and its economic impact.

Hindu Business·

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Technology

macOS Beta Suggests Touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED

The latest macOS 27.2 beta hints at a touchscreen MacBook Pro featuring an OLED display. New gestures and icon animations similar to iOS suggest Apple is preparing touch-enabled Macs. Reports indicate possible release of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro or Ultra models with M5 chips, Dynamic Island, and cellular modems in October or November.

Firstpost Tech·

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World

United Airlines Flight to Rome Canceled After 12-Hour Delay

United Airlines Flight 884 from Washington Dulles to Rome was canceled after nearly 12 hours of delays caused by a cockpit problem, thunderstorms, refueling, crew changes, and maintenance checks. The flight, originally scheduled for 5:35 pm on October 2, was canceled around 4 am due to crew time limits. Passengers were rebooked on another flight departing over 25 hours later.

HT World··Washington

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