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BusinessWhey protein, a common ingredient in supplements, has become significantly more expensive, rising from around ₹1,000 per kg in 2023 to over ₹4,500 per kg. As a result, brands are increasingly turning to yeast protein as a cost-effective alternative in the supplement industry, according to industry executives.
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PoliticsFarmers in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district face severe drought with groundwater levels dropping 7.2 meters in five years, affecting eight tehsils declared drought-hit. Farmer Sopan Bhosale struggles as soybean and sugarcane crops fail, impacting family income and children's education. Meanwhile, India sees leadership changes in Punjab and UP Congress. The Asian Games medal tally shows a significant rise for India. Power shortages worsen due to weak monsoon and coal scarcity, threatening the upcoming Rabi season irrigation.
Amar Ujala··Dharashiv
WorldThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted a Rs 1,750-crore loan to Karnataka to support the implementation of the Karnataka Public School (KPS) scheme. The Department of School Education and Literacy has set nine disbursement linked indicators (DLIs) as performance targets for schools benefiting from this aid. Targets include a 3% increase in grade 8 proficiency in English, Math, Science, and Social Science by 2030, and a 5% rise in student transition from grade 10 to 11. Nodal officers will monitor progress against these indicators.
Deccan Herald··Karnataka
SportsSri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the men's cricket bronze medal match at the Asian Games 2026 after losing their semi-final matches. Bangladesh lost to Pakistan by six wickets, while Sri Lanka was defeated by India by 124 runs. The match will be held on October 3 at 5:30 am IST at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan. It will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV in India.
NDTV Business··Nisshin
BusinessThe mobile bridge inspection unit business is emerging in India due to the growing network of national highways, expressways, and bridges requiring regular maintenance. The unit, assembled in India using imported Austrian machinery mounted on heavy vehicle chassis like Tata or Prima, costs around ₹4 to ₹4.5 crore. It can be rented to bridge construction and infrastructure companies for ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 daily, potentially earning up to ₹11.25 lakh monthly with 25 working days.
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News18Hi Business·
The mobile bridge inspection unit business is emerging in India due to the growing network of national highways, expressways, and bridges requiring regular maintenance. The unit, assembled in India using imported Austrian machinery mounted on heavy vehicle chassis like Tata or Prima, costs around ₹4 to ₹4.5 crore. It can be rented to bridge construction and infrastructure companies for ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 daily, potentially earning up to ₹11.25 lakh monthly with 25 working days.
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