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A kg of onion is available somewhere between ₹50 and ₹55 while tomato prices remains at ₹50 a kg

Plea for imposing restrictions on media declined

The safety kits specifically designed for toddy tappers will prevent the risk of falling off the palm trees while tapping toddy and ensure the safety of toddy tappers

A survey of voters provides insights that explain how the National Conference emerged as the single largest party in the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir polls

Congress lost to BJP in Haryana, including in Kumari Selja's native village of Parbhuwala. Senior leader Selja had aimed for seats in Uklana and Narnaund but did not get tickets, leading to her discontent. Internal factionalism and sidelining of leaders like Selja contributed to Congress's poor performance against BJP.

Posters accusing Tejashwi Prasad Yadav of theft and academic failures appeared in Patna, prompting the RJD to blame the BJP for a smear campaign. Allegations include missing items from a vacated official bungalow. Tejashwi’s governance, according to RJD, left a positive public impression.

After its Haryana election loss, Congress shifts focus from blaming EVMs to addressing internal factional feuds and weaknesses. Congress chief Kharge held a review meeting, deciding to investigate EVM discrepancies with a technical team. Key figures like Hooda and Selja were excluded to avoid bad optics. Rahul Gandhi emphasized party unity for future success.

Uttarakhand's government has launched a Rs 3.6 crore project to revive Jadung, an abandoned village in Uttarkashi. The initiative promotes astro-tourism, trekking, and homestays to boost local tourism. Developments include viewing points at Hawabend and Sri Kantha, costing Rs 1.4 crore and Rs 1.5 crore respectively, and transforming six houses using vernacular architecture.

India and ASEAN emphasize mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity amid maritime disputes, with PM Modi proposing initiatives for enhanced connectivity. Leaders highlight the role of Unclos and call for a substantive South China Sea Code of Conduct to ensure regional peace and stability.

A 48-year-old grandfather was unexpectedly arrested for allegedly kidnapping his wife 27 years ago. Despite living happily with four daughters and two grandchildren, the outdated charges resurfaced when police in Mehsana recognized him, leading to his brief incarceration before being granted bail.

A 47-year-old security guard was arrested for murdering his colleague after a dispute over cooking duties in their shared room in Tamil Nadu. The altercation, fueled by alcohol consumption, escalated when one guard stabbed another, leading to the latter's death the following morning.

Hyderabad's Enforcement Directorate has imposed a Rs 2,146 crore penalty on PC Financial Services for Fema violations linked to Chinese and Norwegian entities. The NBFC ran a loan app called 'CashBean'. The investigation revealed fraudulent remittances and usurious interest rates, leading to the cancellation of its registration by the RBI and property seizures worth Rs 252 crore in India.

Article 370 and the restoration of Statehood are ranked much lower than development-related concerns.

The Maharashtra state cabinet has decided to recommend increasing the non-creamy layer income cap for OBCs from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15 lakh annually. This proposal aims to enable more OBC families to benefit from government schemes. An ordinance granting statutory status to the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Castes will also be presented in the next assembly session.

Horseshoe crabs have been around for millions of years, but their habitats are increasingly being degraded. While scientists have now begun tagging them to track their movements and study them better on the beaches they come to nest on, The Hindu finds that they are also in demand for the medical industry

Many in Kashmir feels that the balance of power has shifted in favour of Jammu under the BJP-led Union government, a perception that may contribute to the ongoing political divide between the two regions.

PM Modi and newly appointed Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen India-Japan strategic partnership through enhanced trade, defense, and cultural cooperation at the Asean-India Summit. They emphasized their indispensable partnership for a peaceful Indo-Pacific region.