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Pulses Prices Surge Due to Supply Crunch and Weather Impact

Pigeon pea prices are nearing their 2023-24 highs, crossing ₹200 per kg in retail, driven by adverse weather, reduced supplies, and rising import costs, reports the India Pulses and Grains Association. Wholesale prices in Akola and Gulbarga rose by ₹17-19 per kg last month. Black gram and chickpea prices also increased due to lower domestic production and import cost hikes amid a falling rupee.

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Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Removal Surgery

Pope Leo XIV will have surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove a small, localized lung nodule found during recent medical exams. The Vatican anticipates about a week for recovery but has not revealed if the nodule is cancerous. The procedure aims to address the lung abnormality detected in the Pope’s health check-up.

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Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Flops, Studio Faces $250 Million Loss

Tom Cruise's eco-satire film "Digger," directed by Alejandro Inarritu, has bombed at the box office, grossing only $14.4 million in North America and $35.3 million worldwide after two weeks. The big-budget movie, costing up to $180 million plus marketing, is expected to cause Warner Bros. losses around $245 million. Critics panned the film, and audiences remained uninterested, marking it a financial disaster.

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Breaking Bad Star RJ Mitte Dies at 34, Advocated for Disability Rights

RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, died at 34 in Brownsville, Texas. His death is suspected to be suicide. Mitte, who had cerebral palsy like his character, was a vocal advocate for disability representation in Hollywood. He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and led the Mitte Foundation, promoting disability awareness and inclusion.

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Sunny Deol Reveals First Look and Release Date of Suryaa

Sunny Deol unveiled the first look of his upcoming Hindi crime thriller Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak on October 12. The motion poster shows him in a rugged, intense avatar, hinting at a troubled character. The film, combining mystery and personal conflict, is set to release in theaters on November 20, 2026.

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Moonshot Execs Negotiate Settlement Over Shareholder Dispute Before IPO

Chinese AI startup Moonshot's top executives are negotiating a settlement with a shareholder ahead of their planned Hong Kong IPO. The dispute involves allegations by Recurrent.ai and its investors that Moonshot's CEO Yang Zhilin and CTO Zhang Yutao made false claims and enriched themselves at Recurrent's expense. Yang and Zhang co-founded Recurrent.ai in 2016 and remain directors of its holding company. The talks have not been previously reported.

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