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Average Household Spending on Food Less Than Half for 1st Time in Modern India

A new government report highlights a major shift in India's food consumption patterns. For the first time since Independence, the average household spends less than half of its total monthly budget on food. This change, documented in the Economic Advisory Council's paper, is attributed to declining cereal expenditure and increased spending on diverse foods like milk, fruits, and meat.

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The Glacial Lake Outbursts: An Emerging Risk In The Himalayas

A glacial lake outburst flood results in more damage and destruction than a flood caused by excess rainfall alone. The writer asserts that the glacial lake outbursts are an emerging risk in the Himalayas and there should be a serious rethinking of the current development models of the Himalayan states.

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Explained: What Is Project Strawberry And Why Is It Being Called The Most Powerful AI Model

Project Strawberry would be better at math and programming than any existing chatbot. This somewhat confirms that OpenAI is working on a project that’s bigger than the ones it has launched in the past. So, what exactly is this project? Read on.

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Blind Teaseller Kapil Parmar Wins India's First Medal In Judo At Paralympics

Kapil Parmar bagged India's first-ever Paralympic medal in judo, winning a bronze in the men's 60kg (J1) after comprehensively defeating Brazil's Elielton de Oliveira in the play-off of the ongoing Paris Paralympics Games 2024 on Thursday.

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Agitating Doctors Write To CM Mamata, Seek Appointment To Resolve RG Kar Impasse

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In the ongoing furore across West Bengal over an on-duty medic's alleged rape and murder at RG Kar hospital on August 9, furious junior doctors have sent an email to the state chief minister Mamata Banerjee demanding an appointment to discuss the issue for resolution.

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Day Three of Afghanistan-New Zealand Test Abandoned Due To Rain

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The third day's play of the Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was also called off without a ball being bowled. The entire match would likely be washed out.

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Black Marketing Of Ration Unearthed In Agra, 27 Tonnes Of Rice Seized

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Acting on a tip-off, a team of District Supply Officer raided a warehouse in Agra and seized 559 sacks containing 27 tonnes of rice that were being sent to Haryana. A case has been lodged against the warehouse operators.

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Malaika Arora's Father Dies by Suicide: Son Arhaan by Her Side as She Rushes Home, Arbaaz Khan's Family Offers Condolences - Watch

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Malaika Arora's father Anil Arora passed away on Wednesday morning. The actor who was out of town rushed to Mumbai, while her ex-in laws Salim Khan and Salma, along with Sohail arrived at her parent's residence to stand by her during this difficult time.

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DUSU Elections: High Court Asks DU To Decide On Demand For 50% Women Reservation

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Hearing a petition on Wednesday, the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi University administration to decide on the demand for 50 per cent reservation in the Delhi University Students Union elections for women. The court has asked the DU administration to decide on it within three weeks.

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Kupwara: The first apple crop harvest in Kashmir has begun in Kupwara district. The present crop of Gala Mast comes from high-density apple farming, which is proving to be a game-changer for the sector, as it brings high returns.The orchard, where the first harvest is underway, is operated by the Horticulture Department. "We call this, the high-density apple plantation. This orchard covers almost 70 kanals. We can find different varieties at this orchard like the latest ones which have a high market value. We also have the gala series, king roat, and all the other new varieties are available at this orchard," Dr Shazia Hassan of the Horticulture Department said.&nbsp;"Auctions are also held to sell these apples. When the fruit growers or bidders visit, they are shown a clip of the apples being harvested. It (apples) is almost ready," she said. This early yield, coupled with a harvest season in August, helped farmers avoid the risk of damage from untimely snowfall, a common issue with traditional apple varieties that are harvested in November. Apple farming is a high economic driver for the region and employs many. &nbsp;The Horticulture Department of Jammu and Kashmir has launched several initiatives to help apple farmers in the region. High-density plantation is one such scheme that was launched in 2021 and will run till March 2026.

First Apple Harvest Begins In Kashmir

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HC Puts Decision On Jailed MP Rashid's Bail Plea On Hold

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Delhi's Patiala House Court had reserved the decision on the regular bail plea on August 27 and issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 21. Earlier on July 5, the court had granted him a two-hour parole to take oath as a member of Lok Sabha

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Protesters Storm Mexican Senate To Disrupt Judicial Reform Debate

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Protesters took over Mexico's Senate on Tuesday, forcing lawmakers to suspend a debate on controversial proposals allowing voters to elect judges.

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Decade After Law Enacted, Lokpal Forms Inquiry Wing To Probe Graft Cases Against Public Servants

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Full bench of Lokpal under section 11 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 (Act of 2013) has decided to constitute an inquiry wing for conducting preliminary probe into graft-related offences committed by public servants on  August 30, 2024. Lokpal chairperson, Justice A M Khanwilkar has been authorised to commence the selection process for appointment of specified number of suitable persons as officers and staff required to provide logistical assistance in the inquiry wing.

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'It Was Not Easy': When Malaika Arora Talked about Her Parents' Separation

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Malaika Arora talks about her parents' separation and how she dealt with the experience at the tender age of 11. Malaika's mother Joyce Polycarp is a Malayali Christian, while her father Anil Arora was a Punjabi Hindu.

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