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ScienceIn 1994, Steve and Terri Irwin, through Australia Zoo, purchased 3,500 acres at Blackbutt, Queensland, to restore koala habitat and increase their population. They planted 44,000 eucalyptus trees to begin habitat restoration. The effort expanded to protect an additional 1,630 acres, supporting koala conservation based on scientific guidelines for habitat and nutrition.
HT World·2h ago·Blackbutt
BusinessIndia is among 20 jurisdictions exempted from a 100% US tariff on certain patented specialty pharmaceutical products and ingredients, effective September 29. The exemption, announced by the US Commerce Department, applies to countries with trade and security agreements with the US or products meeting urgent US health needs. Other exempted regions include the EU, Japan, South Korea, and the UK.
Firstpost·24m ago
TechnologyOpenAI has canceled the release of its newest AI model, Astra 6.1, after internal testing showed it failed to meet safety standards. The decision was announced on September 28, 2026, just before OpenAI's annual developer conference in San Francisco. Astra 6.1 showed improvements but did not meet criteria for scope, authorization, and communication with users, according to Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI.
Hindu Tech·30m ago·San Francisco
SportsIn the first ODI at Greenfield International Stadium, Virat Kohli dominated the West Indies bowling attack, scoring an unbeaten 139. This innings marked his 55th ODI century and helped him surpass 15,000 runs in the format. Kohli's performance was praised by a former India star who said, "Nobody can touch him."
NDTV Cricket·34m ago·Thiruvananthapuram
PoliticsThe BJP will hold a two-day strategy meeting in Mathura on October 3-4, chaired by national president Nitin Naveen. Key leaders including CM Yogi Adityanath and state officials will discuss organizational status and preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Mathura, a major religious and political center in western UP, is crucial for the party's electoral strategy, linking issues from western UP, Awadh, and eastern UP.
Amar Ujala·38m ago·Mathura
PoliticsUS and Iranian officials have resumed negotiations to establish a ceasefire amid ongoing conflict. Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire to restore maritime traffic and address nuclear issues. Although President Donald Trump rejected this proposal, he confirmed further talks would occur this week. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that their conditions must be met to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Economic Times·35m ago
HT World·2h ago·Blackbutt
In 1994, Steve and Terri Irwin, through Australia Zoo, purchased 3,500 acres at Blackbutt, Queensland, to restore koala habitat and increase their population. They planted 44,000 eucalyptus trees to begin habitat restoration. The effort expanded to protect an additional 1,630 acres, supporting koala conservation based on scientific guidelines for habitat and nutrition.
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