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The High Cost of Cheap Urea in India's Green Revolution

Synthetic urea, introduced during India's Green Revolution, greatly increased grain production by boosting crop yields with new cultivars and borewell irrigation. However, reliance on cheap synthetic urea created vulnerabilities, including environmental and economic costs. The convenience of synthetic urea replaced traditional manure and nitrogen-fixing crops, transforming agricultural practices but also leading to long-term challenges linked to global oil and gas prices.

HT Health·

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Business

TARIL Wins Large Order from DVC for 500 MVA and 200 MVA Transformers

Transformers 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.

ET Energy Power·

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Entertainment

Sanjay Dutt Remembers Gandhi with Munna Bhai MBBS Scene on Gandhi Jayanti

On 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.

News18 Movies·

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Politics

Students Protest Against Abhijeet Dipke Over NEET Paper Leak Issue in Latur

In 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

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Politics

ED Questions Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy in Vivekananda Reddy Murder Case

The 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

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Politics

Tennessee Woman Christa Pike Survives Botched Execution

Christa 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.

HT World··Tennessee

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