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Karnataka Seeks Rs 420 Crore for Drought Relief in Bagalkot

The Karnataka government declared all 10 taluks in Bagalkot district drought-hit due to extensive crop damage from deficient rainfall. Crops on 3.06 lakh hectares were damaged, affecting 3.37 lakh farmers. A Rs 420 crore assistance proposal under the National Disaster Response Fund has been submitted. Estimated losses include Rs 342 crore for agriculture and Rs 78 crore for horticulture crops like maize, pigeon pea, sunflower, onion, and sugarcane.

Deccan Herald·53m ago·Bagalkot

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Health

Maharashtra FDA Highlights Patient Information Gaps in Healthcare Pricing

Maharashtra's FDA revealed significant price differences in healthcare consumables, exposing patients' lack of information. The Supreme Court emphasized consumer accountability and transparency in medical services. Consumers are urged to ask questions and use grievance mechanisms. Improved enforcement and data-sharing among regulators are recommended to enhance healthcare transaction integrity and protect consumers.

Economic Times·50m ago

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World

NYT Tech Executive Jonathan McKinsey Shot Dead in California

Jonathan McKinsey, 40, head of engineering for games player experience at The New York Times, was fatally shot by his elderly Chinese in-laws at the Dublin Sports Grounds parking lot in California around 3pm on Saturday. Reports say the shooters took turns firing bullets during the incident.

TOI World·54m ago·Dublin

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Entertainment

Box Office Update: 'The Paradise' and 'The One' Struggle on Monday

Nani's film 'The Paradise' saw a strong opening but experienced a significant drop in earnings by the first Monday, collecting its lowest amount on day five. It has not yet reached the 100 crore mark in India, with total earnings of 96 crore. Similarly, Siddharth Malhotra's 'The One' also recorded low collections on its first Monday.

News18Hi Entertainment·36m ago

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Technology

Indian Student Confronts Nvidia Exec on AI's Climate Impact

During a Climate Week NYC panel on September 23, an Indian student confronted Nvidia's head of sustainability, Josh Parker, over AI's environmental impact. The student linked AI infrastructure growth to water and energy use, highlighting drought affecting his family in India. Protesters disrupted the event, raising concerns about data centers' resource demands and their role in climate change.

News18 World·45m ago·New York

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