High food inflation in India is driven by volatile tomato, onion, and potato prices due to short crop cycles, storage issues, and extreme weather. An RBI working paper suggests reforms like private mandis, re-launching futures trading, and expanding cold storage facilities to stabilize prices and support farmers.
Read MoreTwo men accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case received a hero’s welcome in Vijayapura, Karnataka, after being granted bail following seven years in jail. Sri Ram Sene members honored Parashuram Waghmore and Manohar Yadawe, who later performed religious rituals and avoided media interaction.
Read MoreArfeen Khan and Karan Veer Mehra engage in a heated discussion about Mehra’s personality traits, with Khan suggesting he has aggressive tendencies. Mehra defends himself, denying any violent behavior despite his past hardships, including two divorces. The conversation is spurred by comments made during the Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Grand Premiere.
Read MoreWest Rajasthan, the driest region in India’s plains, received excess rainfall this monsoon, continuing a trend of higher-than-normal rainfall for the past two decades. IMD data reveals that the region has experienced above-normal or excess rainfall in 12 of the last 20 years, signaling potential shifts in monsoon patterns due to climate change.
Read MoreThe motive behind the murder of former Maharashtra MLA Ziauddin Siddique remains uncertain after the arrest of two shooters and their handler. Links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a possible dispute over a slum rehabilitation project are being investigated by Mumbai Police.
Read MoreSaturday’s killing of NCP functionary Baba Siddique in Mumbai resembles the murders of UP gangsters Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf, and Sanjeev Maheshwari. Unknown shooters with limited criminal histories were contracted by hidden players, using sophisticated weapons to execute high-profile killings with precision.
Read MoreOver 50 protesters, including women, were detained near Ladakh Bhawan in New Delhi as they showed silent support for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike. Wangchuk’s fast aims to include Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for tribal protections. Police noted the protest lacked permission and released most detainees shortly after.
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Read MoreBaba Siddique, a Bandra politician known for his helpful nature and civic work, was admired for his dedication to social causes and inclusiveness. He supported many community initiatives and frequently attended and contributed to local events. Siddique’s generosity and accessibility to people, regardless of their background, gained him widespread respect.
Read MoreExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar is expected to visit Pakistan on Oct 15-16 for the SCO heads of govt meeting, marking the first Indian foreign minister visit in a decade. No formal bilateral meetings are planned; focus on terrorism and regional security is anticipated.
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