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India’s $600 Billion Food Market Growing at 7% CAGR, Food Processing Prioritized

India’s food market, valued between $550 and $600 billion, is expanding at a 6–7% compound annual growth rate, driven by economic growth and urbanization, said Devesh Deval, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Food processing contributes nearly 8% to manufacturing gross value added, creates jobs, attracts investment, and adds value for farmers. The government aims to boost processing across 16 sub-sectors to benefit farmers, focusing on cereals, meat, fruits, vegetables, and dairy.

Hindu Business··Mumbai

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Entertainment

Drishyam 3 Advance Booking Tops Rs 36cr, NCR Leads Cities

Drishyam 3's advance booking figures show the National Capital Region leading with Rs 6.10 crore, making up 22% of the film's Day 1 gross. Mumbai and Pune follow with Rs 5.07 crore and Rs 2.14 crore respectively. Maharashtra leads state-wise with Rs 8.58 crore, 31% of the opening-day gross. The weekend bookings crossed Rs 36 crore, with trade estimates expecting over Rs 50 crore nett in India.

TOI Entertainment·

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World

Guwahati Woman Dies in Noida Road Accident While Traveling by Rapido

Hrishita Lahon, a young woman from Guwahati's Noonmati, died in a road accident in Noida on September 28. She was a passenger on a Rapido bike taxi when the vehicle was hit by a bus, causing severe injuries that led to her death. Hrishita was pursuing higher studies and an internship in Delhi and had completed her undergraduate degree at Maitreyi College, University of Delhi.

NDTV··Noida

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Business

IT Firms Increase Fresher Hiring in FY27

Fresher hiring in IT firms, which dropped to a record low of around 110,000 in FY26, is expected to rise to between 115,000 and 135,000 in the current fiscal year. Recruitment firm Quess Group estimates this increase to be between 4.5% and 22.7%, signaling a rebound in entry-level recruitment.

Economic Times·

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Politics

Congress Leaders Criticize Kerala Government's Unilateral Style

Several senior Congress leaders in Kerala's ruling UDF have expressed dissatisfaction with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's unilateral style of governance. UDF convener Adoor Prakash publicly voiced his displeasure, reflecting a broader sentiment of resentment within the party against the current government's functioning approach.

The Hindu··Kerala

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Business

Oil Prices Near $103 Amid US-Iran Tensions and Regional Strikes

Oil prices have risen close to $103 per barrel as Brent crude extends gains due to escalating US-Iran tensions. The disruption is not limited to the Middle East; Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have led Moscow to restrict diesel exports. Additionally, attacks by Iran and its Houthi allies have increased pressure on refinery and fuel infrastructure in the region.

NDTV Business·

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