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Blue Mountains residents are launching a class action against the NSW government for refusing to provide blood tests for PFAS contamination, despite evidence of elevated levels in residents and potential health risks. The residents believe the government is not doing enough to protect their health and are demanding free community-wide blood testing.

Chow Tai Fook, co-owner of Brisbane's Queen's Wharf casino, misled authorities about its ties to criminal syndicate boss Alvin Chau, raising concerns about its suitability to hold a casino license. The company's hidden connections to Chau through a Vietnam casino venture violate Queensland law prohibiting casino owners from associating with individuals of "ill repute.

Tamil Nadu and Telangana have joined forces to oppose the proposed delimitation exercise in India, citing concerns about transparency and potential unfairness towards southern states. The two states have passed resolutions demanding a fair and inclusive approach to delimitation, with extensive consultations and consideration of factors beyond population.

Payas Jain, a former ITTF Youth World No. 1, caused a major upset by defeating Commonwealth Games and Asian Games medalist Sathiyan Gnanasekaran in the Men's Singles Round of 64 at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. Meanwhile, top-seeded Japanese duo Tomokazu Harimoto and Sora Matsushima dominated their Men's Doubles clash, while Miwa Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara mirrored their success in the Women's Doubles draw.

Shahid Kapoor's action-packed film 'Deva', directed by Rosshan Andrews, is set to release on Netflix this Friday. The film, which was released in theaters on January 31, 2025, will give audiences a second chance to experience the thrilling story of a rebellious police officer who investigates a high-profile case.