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India Sets Foodgrain Target Below Last Year’s Record Output

India has set a foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year, slightly below the record 376.56 million tonnes produced in 2025-26. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan cited weather risks like El Nino and uneven monsoon rainfall as reasons. The rabi season target is 177.72 million tonnes, up from 171.14 million tonnes. Kharif sowing area is down by 1.5 million hectares, affecting key crops like rice and maize.

Mint·4h ago

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World

Flight Unable to Land in Mumbai, Passengers Stranded in Surat

A flight failed to land in Mumbai despite attempts lasting over 75 minutes. As a result, passengers have been stranded in Surat for several hours. The situation has caused significant delays and inconvenience for those on board, highlighting operational challenges at Mumbai airport.

Amar Ujala·13h ago·Surat

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Politics

CISF Head Constable kills 4 colleagues in Kathua shooting

A CISF Head Constable allegedly shot dead four colleagues at the Sewa-II Hydroelectric Project in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, following a verbal altercation on Tuesday evening. The deceased personnel include Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, Constable Rafiq Ahmed, Constable Sandeep Kumar, and Sub-Inspector Lakshman Singh. The accused has been handed over to local police for investigation.

Mint·29m ago·Kathua

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Politics

Supreme Court Judges Mourn Death of Law Clerk Ritvik Deswal

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu emotionally dedicated a judgment to their late law clerk and research associate Ritvik Deswal, who passed away just four days before his 27th birthday. The bench acknowledged his lasting contribution to the judgment's research and expressed deep sorrow over his untimely death.

News18 Hindi·56m ago

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Sports

BCCI to Mandate Ranji Trophy Play Ahead of New Zealand Tour

With India's cricket tour of New Zealand starting on October 22, the BCCI has decided that key Test squad members must participate in the Ranji Trophy to maintain fitness and match readiness. The tour includes five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches, prompting early mental and physical preparations for the players.

TOI Sports·54m ago

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Entertainment

First Film Banned in Independent India Released After PM's Intervention

Mrunal Sen's 1959 Bengali film 'Neel Akasher Neeche' faced a ban due to its harsh portrayal of 1930s society, which the affluent class rejected. The film, based on the short story 'Chini Feriwala' by a famous writer, was allowed release after intervention by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

News18Hi Entertainment·40m ago

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