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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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England All-rounder Moeen Ali Retires From International Cricket

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England cricketer Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket after being overlooked for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia.

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NSA Ajit Doval Set To Visit Moscow As India Attempts To Broker Peace Between Russia And Ukraine

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After Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni exuded confidence in India and China playing key roles in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set to travel to Moscow next week for BRICS NSA conference as India attempts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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Randhir Singh Becomes First Indian To Be Elected Olympic Council Of Asia President

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A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post. His tenure will run from 2024 to 2028, and his election was unanimous. The 77-year-old Randhir has been the OCA acting president since 2021, filling in for Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who was handed a 15-year ban from sports administration in May this year over ethics breaches.

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Tamil Nadu: 5 Of Family Killed As Car Crashes Into Bus On Highway In Ramanathapuram

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At least five people were killed in a road accident after the car they were travelling in collided with a passenger. Three people, including a newborn, survived the crash and were admitted to Ramanathapuram Government Medical College Hospital in critical condition.

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Explained: New MBBS Admission Rules; No 'Free Exit' In Second Round Of NEET Counselling

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The second round of NEET counselling for MBBS admission under the All India quota has begun. In the first round, candidates availed "free exit" option to leave their allotted seat. However, this benefit won't be available to them in the second counselling round. In such a situation, candidates have a tough choice to make at the initial stage. ETV Bharat explains the new rule and other important aspects related to it.

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Ranveer Singh - Deepika Padukone Welcome First Child; Blessed with a Baby Girl

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Deepika Padukone and her actor husband Ranveer Singh welcomed a baby girl. Deepika delivered the baby at H. N. Reliance Hospital in Mumbai ahead of her due date on September 28, 2024.

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Uttar Pradesh Constable Shot At By Unidentified Assailants Near Mathura's Tank Chowk; 2 Arrested

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Constable Ajit Singh, son of Kamal Singh, was shot at by youths at the Tank Chowk near the Sadar Bazar Police Station late Saturday night. Police have arrested two people in this case and are on the lookout for two others who are at large. As per preliminary investigation, Ajit had engaged in a brawl with the youths that led to the attack.

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TMC MP Jawhar Sircar Resigns From Rajya Sabha, Quits Politics In Protest Against RG Kar Case

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In his letter to Mamata Banerjee, Sircar, a former IAS officer, flagged the issue of corruption in TMC, which, he said, "hurts not only me, but the people of West Bengal". Referring to the August 9 rape and murder of a junior doctor at state-run RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, Sircar told Mamata that he "suffered patiently" for a month since the terrible incident and was hoping for her direct intervention with the agitating junior doctors.

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Rahul Gandhi Arrives In US On 3-Day Visit, To 'Further Strengthen' Bond Between India and America

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Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in the United States on a three-day visit on Sunday. He is set to hold "meaningful discussions and insightful conversations" to further strengthen the bond between India and America.

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Sanwaliya Seth Mandir In Chittorgarh Receives Record Donation Of Over Rs 19 crore

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The counting of the donation box was completed in five phases on Saturday, September 7.  Administrative Officer II, Nandkishore Taylor said that money worth Rs 19,45,43,400 and more than 95 kgs of gold and silver were collected from Lord Shri Sanwalia Seth's store room.

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