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Kerala Faces Paddy Field Conservation Challenges Amid Rainfall Deficit

Kerala is experiencing a 28% rainfall deficit this southwest monsoon, receiving 1,446.5 mm against the normal 2,018.6 mm, causing drought-like conditions in many areas. This is the seventh-lowest monsoon rainfall since 1901. Farmers in Thrissur have started transplanting paddy saplings after moderate rains. Structural changes to the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Wetlands Act (KCPWA) have weakened conservation efforts, risking biodiversity and local climate regulation.

The Hindu··Thrissur

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BusinessPhoto: Economic Times

Festive Travel Booms Despite Soaring Airfares

Travel bookings are rising sharply for the festive season, with companies reporting strong demand. Average hotel rates are expected to increase significantly, especially in popular destinations. Goa is forecasted to see the highest rise in accommodation prices. International bookings are also surging, particularly to Maldives and Thailand during the festive period.

Economic Times··Goa

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PoliticsPhoto: Aaj Tak

Italy Imposes Fines on Parents for Children's Vandalism and Looting

Italy's government has approved new security laws to toughen measures against violence and looting during protests. Under the new rules, parents will be held financially responsible for damages caused by their minor children involved in vandalism or looting. This law aims to increase accountability and reduce juvenile participation in such crimes.

Aaj Tak·

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Zelensky Praises US Resumption of Early Warning on Russian Strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the resumption of US intelligence sharing on imminent Russian strikes, emphasizing the importance of early warnings for civilian safety. After meetings with US envoys, Zelensky stressed that Kyiv must be included in future talks about Ukraine's fate. He reaffirmed Ukraine's strong desire for peace and highlighted ongoing cooperation with the US to end the war.

HT World·

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Four Arrested in Tiger Shroff Shooting Case Including Two Women

Delhi Police Special Cell arrested four people, including two women, in connection with the Tiger Shroff shooting case. Kunal and Sumit allegedly arranged weapons, while Radha and Babita transported guns to the shooters in Mumbai. The attack occurred in Juhu, Mumbai, where two men fired 6-7 rounds at Tiger Shroff's car. The actor was unharmed as one gun jammed, but his driver and a bystander were injured.

NDTV··Mumbai

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Kashmir Clerics Condemn Eviction Notice to Delhi's Historic Race Course Mosque

Kashmir's Chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other clerics have condemned the eviction notice issued to the historic Race Course Mosque in Delhi, calling it 'deeply disturbing.' The mosque, a gazetted Waqf property since 1977 and a listed heritage site, faces eviction within six days. Mirwaiz criticized the failure of Waqf authorities to protect the mosque and questioned the safeguards for Muslim places of worship amid increased government control.

The Hindu··Delhi

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