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Chana Prices Likely to Ease After Festival Season Due to Kharif Supply

During the festival season, demand for chana dal and besan surged, raising prices by about 11%. However, prices are expected to soften post-festivals as kharif pulses supply increases. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare noted the demand spike was temporary. The Agriculture Ministry forecasts chana production at 125.14 lakh tons for 2025-26, indicating a strong pulse market ahead.

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Local BJP Leader Admits Role in Rs 8 Crore KMCC Qatar Robbery

Parappil Balakrishnan, a BJP leader and welder from Kozhikode, surrendered to police admitting involvement in a theft at the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) office in Qatar. The crime, involving five others, involved stealing 31 lakh Qatari riyals (Rs 8.06 crore). Balakrishnan claimed he was tricked into joining with a job offer and named accomplices including 'Bombay Shaji' and 'Thamar'.

The News Minute··Kozhikode

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Subhash Ghai Announces 'Maanya' on Completing 50 Years in Cinema

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, celebrating 50 years in Indian cinema, has released the new look poster of his upcoming movie 'Maanya' starring Shreyas Talpade. This marks the reunion of Ghai and Talpade after nearly two decades since 'Iqbal'. Directed by Sameer Joshi, the film tells a sensitive story of a juvenile offender. Ghai is also working on 'Khalnayak Returns' and a courtroom drama with Anil Kapoor.

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Andhra CM Naidu Accuses Jagan of Criminal Mindset Over Election Violence

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu accused YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of having a criminal mindset, citing violence by YSRCP leaders obstructing local body elections. Naidu said Jagan uses 'hit and run tactics' to create crises for the government. Over 75,000 people were bound over ahead of the polls, with police monitoring suspects' movements and social media.

The Hindu··Vijayawada

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Honasa Consumer Appoints Vipul Maheshwari as Chief Product Technology Officer

Honasa Consumer has promoted Vipul Maheshwari to chief product technology officer. In this role, he will oversee product, technology, engineering, and analytics teams. His primary focus is to advance Honasa's use of artificial intelligence, including agentic AI, which enables AI systems to perform multi-step tasks under human supervision.

ET Tech·

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Israel Election Focuses on Netanyahu and Gaza-Iran Conflicts

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, seeks another term as Israelis vote on October 27 for the 26th Knesset. The election centers on his government's handling of conflicts following the October 2023 Hamas attack and wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. US President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu, praising his leadership and partnership against Iran. Opposition parties criticize Netanyahu for security failures linked to the Hamas attack.

HT World·

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