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NYT Highlights Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe's Food Safety Crackdown

The New York Times featured Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe in October 2026 for his strict food safety crackdown in Mumbai. Since May 2026, Mundhe's team conducted over 12,000 inspections, issued thousands of notices, and suspended hundreds of licenses for hygiene violations. The report calls this the "Tukaram Mundhe Effect," showing how strict enforcement and social media made routine regulation headline news.

News18··Mumbai

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Business

Bhojpur to Develop 25-Acre Guava Cluster with ₹1 Lakh Subsidy

The agriculture department in Bhojpur district is developing a guava cluster over 25 acres. Under this scheme, farmers will receive subsidies of up to ₹1 lakh per acre to support guava cultivation. This initiative aims to boost local agriculture and provide financial assistance to farmers in the region.

News18 Hindi··Bhojpur

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Business

PPF, SCSS, NSC Interest Rates Unchanged for Oct-Dec 2026

The Ministry of Finance has kept interest rates for small savings schemes unchanged for the October to December 2026 quarter. PPF remains at 7.1%, SCSS at 8.2%, and NSC at 7.7%. This decision extends the period of stable small savings rates to nearly two years, reflecting continuity in government policy on these schemes.

TOI Business·

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Health

200 Monitored in Russia After Woman's Death from Suspected Pneumonic Plague

Approximately 200 employees at a Russian anti-plague institute are under surveillance after contact with a 27-year-old woman who died from severe pneumonia. Authorities suspect she may have contracted pneumonic plague, a deadly infection, prompting heightened monitoring to prevent further spread.

Times of India·

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Business

Study Finds Rural Agricultural Workers Shifted to Informal Urban Jobs

A study published in the Journal of Development Economics by economists Rajeer Jat and Bharat Ramaswami reveals that most rural agricultural workers who moved to cities ended up in non-productive informal sectors like transport and restaurants. Between 63% and 75% of non-farm workers are in informal jobs no more productive than agriculture. The study recommends expanding education and healthcare to support productive urban employment.

The Hindu··Vizianagaram

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Entertainment

Madhuri Dixit Channels Paro on Kaun Banega Crorepati, Impresses Amitabh Bachchan

During Amitabh Bachchan's birthday week special on Kaun Banega Crorepati, Madhuri Dixit appeared as a contestant and performed as Paro from Devdas. Amitabh was visibly impressed, praising her performance while a song played. The promo shows Madhuri in pink performing "Kaahe Chhed Mohe," receiving applause from Amitabh and the audience. The episode airs Mon-Fri at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.

HT Entertainment·

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