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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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Lucknow Building Collapse: Five Dead, Several Feared Trapped

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A three-storey building collapsed in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the incident.

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Global Experts Discuss Expanding Dimensions of Literacy At Conference In New Delhi

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On the eve of International Literacy Day 2024, an international conference titled 'Spectrum of Literacy' was chaired by Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of DoSEL, focusing on evolving literacy dimensions such as digital and financial skills. The event emphasised multilingual education, foundational literacy, and gender equality, with global experts discussing literacy challenges and solutions.

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Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Trains Equipped with Black Box-Style Device for Enhancing Safety

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The black-box device system provides invaluable data for further analysis to enhance safety for the passengers as well as the Vande Bharat sleeper express trains. The device helps analyzers to understand the sequence of events during the train operations.

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Landslide Blocks Highway, Snaps Off Villages In Niti Valley

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Connectivity with Dronagiri, Garpak, Malari and Gamshali villages in Niti Valley were snapped off after the highway was blocked following a landslide on Saturday morning. Work is on to clear the debris and the traffic movement is likely to be restored in a day or two, officials said.

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NITI Aayog Report on Edible Oils Suggests Strategic Interventions to Achieve 'Atmanirbharta'

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As per the NITI Aayog report, the increase in per capita consumption of edible oil in India significantly outpaced domestic production, necessitating imports to meet both domestic and industrial needs. A substantial challenge is now posed to the country’s goal of achieving self-sufficiency in edible oils, the report said.

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Matigara Court Sentences Man To Death For Rape And Murder Of Minor

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A local court in West Bengal awarded death punishment to a convict for raping and murdering a minor girl. The kin of the victim celebrated the verdict given by Additional District and Sessions Fast Court Judge Anita Mehrotra Mathur.

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Pakistan Army Chief Admits Military's Direct Role In Kargil Misadventure

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has admitted Pakistani military's direct role in the 1999 Kargil war against India. Munir mentioned Kargil along with the three wars with India while paying homage to what he termed as sacrifices rendered through martyrdom by soldiers of the Pakistan Armed forces.

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PM Modi To Sound Jharkhand Assembly Poll Bugle In Kolhan

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PM Narendra Modi will come to Jamshedpur on September 15 and participate in government as well as political events. He will also launch several railway projects and other schemes during his visit.

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Ravichandran Ashwin Backs DRS In Domestic Cricket; Predicts It Will Improve Batting Technique

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Veteran India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has backed the usage of Decision Review System (DRS) in the domestic cricket. The Duleep Trophy 2024 is the first occasion when the DRS system is used in the domestic cricket.

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Maoists Planning Massive Recruitment Drive in UP, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal: NIA

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NIA investigation has revealed that several overground workers are working for the revival of the outlawed organisation in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, which has become a cause of concern for the security agencies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Maoist menace will be ended in the country by 2026.

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