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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.

C P Rajendran

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.

ETV Bharat English Team

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.

ETV Bharat Sports Team

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.

One more dies in North-East Express accident, death toll rises to 5

Buxar Northeast Express train accident: Around 30 trains canceled; routes of many others changed

Bihar train accident: Fault in tracks likely cause for derailment of North East Express, says initial probe

Bihar train accident: North East Express derails near Buxar; 4 dead, 70 injured

Bihar: Several bogies of North East Superfast Express derail in Buxar

West Bengal: Ex-serviceman found dead with bullet injuries onboard North East Express, probe on

Two held with gold bars worth Rs 1.2 crore in UP

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Recent Accident Leaves Rashmika Mandanna Shaken: 'Don't Know if We'll Have a Tomorrow'

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Rashmika Mandanna recently took a break from social media due to a minor accident but has since recovered. The actor is now ready to resume her active schedule.

Recent Accident Leaves Rashmika Mandanna Shaken: 'Don't Know if We'll Have a Tomorrow'|episode|all

D-Day For Apple, Google As EU Court To Rule On Major Cases

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One of the most bitter legal battles between the European Commission and big tech, the Apple case dates back to 2016 when the EU's executive arm claimed Ireland allowed the iPhone maker to avoid billions of euros in taxes. It had been one of several investigations in the previous decade into sweetheart tax arrangements between major companies and several EU countries.

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Attempt to Derail Goods Train in Ajmer, Cement Blocks Kept on Freight Corridor Tracks

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An attempt to derail a goods train by placing cement blocks on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor tracks in Rajasthan was thwarted when the train hit the block but remained on course. This incident, which occurred near Saradhna and Bangad stations, is being investigated by the railway authorities.

Attempt to Derail Goods Train in Ajmer, Cement Blocks Kept on Freight Corridor Tracks|episode|all

J&K Assembly Elections: Omar Abdullah, Altaf Bukhari, Ravinder Raina Among Key Candidates As 27 Withdraw Nominations From Phase 2 Of Polls

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According to the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K a total of 266 valid nominations were submitted across 26 constituencies for this phase as of Monday, the last date to file the nominations for the 2nd phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections scheduled to be held on September 25. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, former minister Altaf Bukhari and State President BJP, Ravinder Raina are the prominent candidates in fray in the 2nd phase.

J&K Assembly Elections: Omar Abdullah, Altaf Bukhari, Ravinder Raina Among Key Candidates As 27 Withdraw Nominations From Phase 2 Of Polls|episode|all

RSS Believes Some Religions, Languages Inferior: Rahul Gandhi

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Rahul Gandhi, addressing Indian Americans in Virginia, criticised the RSS for prompting an ideology that deems certain languages, states, religions, and communities as inferior. He emphasised that the core issue in India is about respecting and valuing all cultures and identities equally.

RSS Believes Some Religions, Languages Inferior: Rahul Gandhi|episode|all

Amitav Ghosh Shortlisted For 2024 British Academy Book Prize

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Amitav Ghosh’s ‘Smoke and Ashes: Opium's Hidden Histories’ is in the running along with five other international titles for the prize open to authors of any nationality based anywhere in the world and working in any language, provided that the nominated work is available in the English language.

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India To Host 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference On Civil Aviation At Bharat Mandapam

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This event, co-hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, will take place in the national capital from September 11 to 12. It was initially slated to take place in 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference will stage discussions on infrastructure development, market gaps, sustainability, and workforce shortages among others.

India To Host 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference On Civil Aviation At Bharat Mandapam|episode|all

IIT Student Found Dead in Hostel Room in Guwahati

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A third-year Computer Science student at IIT Guwahati was found dead in his hostel room on Monday. This is the fourth student death at IITG this year. The deceased, from Uttar Pradesh, had been struggling with physical and mental health issues and was reportedly receiving treatment. Students protested, demanding justice and better mental health support.

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Israeli Missile Strike on Gaza Humanitarian Area Kills at Least 40 People, Palestinians Say

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An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza Strip area, housing displaced Palestinians, has resulted in at least 40 deaths and 60 injuries. The strike targeted what Israel claims was a Hamas command centre, but Hamas denies it. The UN reported that an aid convoy was halted for over eight hours by the Israeli military while attempting to conduct a polio vaccination campaign in north Gaza.

Israeli Missile Strike on Gaza Humanitarian Area Kills at Least 40 People, Palestinians Say|episode|all

No One Should Retire in Politics: Mallikarjun Kharge

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Mallikarjun Kharge urged politicians to continue serving the nation until their last breath, emphasising there should be no political retirement. Speaking at the launch of Sushil Kumar Shinde's memoir, Kharge highlighted that age should not deter one from contributing to the party and country.

North East Express

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