TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 begins in less than 24 hours — catch our last ticket deals
The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27–29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will flood San Francisco for three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. We’re just days away from live demos of never-before-seen tech and high-stakes pitches as […]
Labor rejects 'mad' Coalition idea to cut environmental reforms in two
Opposition leader Sussan Ley wrote to the government on Sunday to suggest its environmental reforms be split into two to prioritise “practical measures to streamline approvals”. Source link
B.C. man dies weeks after rescuing himself from the jaws of a grizzly bear
Joe Pendry used his experience as a boxer to fight for his life when a mother grizzly attacked and severely injured him in B.C.’s East Kootenay region earlier this month. Source link
Income Tax department doubts Rs 10 lakh gift – brother gets tax notice for cash received from sisters; how he appealed & won the case
A businessman successfully proved cash gifts from his sisters were legitimate, avoiding tax evasion charges. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in his favor, accepting documented property sale proceeds and bank records as proof of the donors’ financial capacity. Source link
Breast cancer awareness walkathon 2025 organised
Breast cancer awareness walkathon 2025 organised Source link
Environment laws are biggest test of parliament since Albanese's win
The Coalition goes into the sitting fortnight managing grievance and division. Labor carries the weight of needing to prove it can manage the parliament. It is not hard to work out who you would prefer to be this week. Source link
Religious conversion attempt? Kathua villagers allege bid; FIR lodged
Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district have registered a case against unidentified individuals accused of attempting to lure villagers into religious conversion. This follows an incident where locals reportedly attacked religious preachers, leading to the suspension of eight police personnel. Allegations of forced religious conversion by missionaries have surfaced previously in the region. Source […]
Drone terror in Europe sends Australian defence tech soaring
As European countries rush to shore up their defences amid relentless fighting in Ukraine and a growing Russian “shadow” threat, companies here are capitalising on the age of drone warfare. Source link
US startup plans to launch 4,000 giant mirrors into space — and the reason might surprise you
A California startup plans to launch thousands of giant mirrors into orbit to bounce sunlight back to Earth after dark, creating “light on demand.” While proponents cite benefits for energy and agriculture, scientists warn of catastrophic light pollution, disrupting wildlife and astronomical observations. The project faces significant environmental and scientific concerns. Source link