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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.

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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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Seven Killed as Mini Truck Overturns in Andhra Pradesh

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A mini-truck overturned in East Godavari, resulting in the deaths of seven people. The vehicle was transporting cashew nuts from Borrampalem to Tadimalla when the driver lost control. The victims suffocated after being buried under the cargo.

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Key Takeaways From Harris Vs Trump Presidential Debate 2024: Clashes Over Abortion, Race, Economy

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Harris dominated the debate by targeting Trump's handling of the economy, his denial of the 2020 election results, and his policies on abortion. Trump, in response, focused on inflation, immigration, and labelling Harris as an extension of President Biden. The debate saw an intense exchange, particularly on race, where Harris highlighted Trunp's past controversies and on abortion, where Trump's inaccuracies were prominent.

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Harris Presses a More Forceful Case Against Trump Than Biden Did on Abortion, Economy and Democracy

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The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump revealed a clear divide between their policy proposals and personal attacks. Harris attacked Trump for his previous administration's failures and his denial of the 2020 election results. Tru,p, in turn, criticizes Harris for not acting on her promises and labels her policies as disastrous.

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Indian Origin Lecturer Wins Singapore Literature Prize for ‘Nine Yard Sarees’

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Prasanthi Ram, an Indian-origin lecturer at Nanyang Technological University, won the Singapore Literature Prize for English fiction for her short story collection, 'Nine Yard sarees'. The stories explore the lives of a Tamil Brahmin family across various global cities.

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BSF Trooper Injured as Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along Border in Jammu

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Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire agreement by firing at Indian posts in the Akhnoor sector early on Wednesday, injuring one BSF member. The BSF retaliated, but the extent of Pakistani casualties is unclear. The incident comes just before the upcoming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir.

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AAP Unveils Third Batch of Candidates for Haryana Assembly Polls

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The AAP released its third list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, adding to its earlier lists of nine and 20 candidates. This brings the total number of declared candidates to 40. Sushil Gupta, the Haryana AAP president, was not included in any of the list. The AAP's latest candidates will compete in various constituencies, with the assembly elections scheduled for October 5.

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The Looming Debt Burden Over India’s Startups: The Way Ahead

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Prof Mahendra Babu Kuruva writes about the looming debt burden over Indian startups and suggests ways to deal with it. The writer contends that it will go a long way in averting a bigger debt crisis, that is looming over the Indian startups.

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Horoscope: Scorpios! Expect Big Wins And Deepened Affection | Read Astrological Predictions for September 11

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Do you want to know your zodiac sign predictions? Find out how the stars and planets will influence your day. To find out the answers to all such queries, read today's horoscope on ETV Bharat.

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FACT FOCUS: A Look at False and Misleading Claims Made During Trump and Harris' Debate

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In their inaugural debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump highlighted their starkly different visions for the US, Harris accused Trump of economic mismanagement and criticised his handling of abortion rights, while Trump attacked her for shifting away from progressive positions. The debate, marked by sharp exchanges and personal jabs, was conducted in a small studio without an audience.

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India Has Capability to Become Trusted Partner in Diversified Semiconductor Supply Chain: PM

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At a Semiconductor Executive Roundtable, PM Modi discussed India's capability to be a trusted partner in the semiconductor industry. He highlighted the importance of semiconductors for the digital future and assured the industry of a predictable policy regime.

P K Purwar

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