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BusinessOngoing tensions in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices are increasing the global fuel subsidy burden. According to UNDP, global energy subsidies could exceed $1 trillion this year. Many countries are providing relief through subsidies, tax breaks, and price caps. However, rising borrowing costs and weak government finances may limit the duration of this support.
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BusinessTransformers and Rectifiers (India) (TARIL) has secured a significant order from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to supply 500 MVA and 200 MVA transformers. This order aims to strengthen India's power grid stability and capacity, supporting the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative to develop the nation's infrastructure.
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EntertainmentOn Gandhi Jayanti, actor Sanjay Dutt shared a memorable scene from his 2003 film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. on Instagram. The clip features a conversation about Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence between his character Munna Bhai and Arshad Warsi’s Circuit. Dutt highlighted Gandhi's ideals of truth, peace, and compassion, calling himself a big fan and wishing a happy Gandhi Jayanti.
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PoliticsIn Latur, students protested against Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janata Party, accusing him of abandoning the NEET paper leak issue and shifting focus to other matters. They demanded compensation for families of students who allegedly committed suicide after the leak and questioned the government's assurances following the Jantar Mantar protest. The demonstration took place at Gandhi Chowk with slogans and posters.
Amar Ujala··Latur
PoliticsThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy on October 14 for questioning related to the 2019 murder of his uncle, Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy. The investigation involves alleged transactions of ₹40 crore, including a ₹4 crore transfer and a ₹1 crore advance. The CBI has already filed a charge sheet in this case.
News18 Hindi··Kadapa
PoliticsChrista Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, remains in critical condition after a failed execution attempt using lethal injection. The procedure was halted after two ineffective doses, and Pike was moved to a medical facility. Pike was set to be the first woman executed in Tennessee in about 200 years for the murder of her former classmate Colleen Slemmer. Her lawyers, including Randy Spivey, seek to stop the execution and review her history of abuse and neglect.
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Ongoing tensions in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices are increasing the global fuel subsidy burden. According to UNDP, global energy subsidies could exceed $1 trillion this year. Many countries are providing relief through subsidies, tax breaks, and price caps. However, rising borrowing costs and weak government finances may limit the duration of this support.
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