Onion, sugar prices soaring: Here’s how Delhi government plans to keep prices in check
At a time when the prices of sugar and onion are skyrocketing in the country, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said the Delhi government has just held a meeting regarding onions and sugar. He added that “We have decided to procure onions from NAFED and sell them; we will sell them at the same rate at which we acquire them from NAFED.”
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Toxic advance booking shows massive craze, Yash eyes second-biggest opener after KGF 2
Kannada actor Yash’s highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is generating strong interest ahead of its theatrical release on August 26. The film has recorded a robust response in advance bookings, despite receiving an A certificate.
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OPINION | How Yogi countered Rahul on Manusmriti
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath openly spoke on a sensitive issue which politicians in India normally avoid. He spoke on the religious law text Manusmriti. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at his Pune rally had hit out at Manusmriti, saying that Indian women should break the shackles of patriarchy. Yogi chose Rahul’s constituency Rae Bareli. He said there should be a comprehensive debate on Manusmriti. “Let the portions which appear to be bad be pointed out, but at the same time, portions which are good for society should not be overlooked”, he added.
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Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari trailer promises a gripping revenge story about a missing daughter | Watch
The trailer for Taapsee Pannu’s upcoming film Gandhari has been released, giving audiences a glimpse of the emotional and action-packed story. Taapsee plays Bani, a mother whose life changes after her young daughter goes missing. Netflix describes Gandhari as the story of a mother who loses both her eyesight and her daughter in a kidnapping and then decides to take matters into her own hands.
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BJP to go solo in Punjab Assembly polls: BL Santhosh amid buzz over alliance with SAD
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest all 117 Assembly seats in Punjab in the upcoming elections, said party national general secretary BL Santosh on Monday amid buzz over alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). It is pertinent to mention that assembly elections are due in Punjab early next year.
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BPSC exam controller’s controversial statement triggers action, CM Samrat Choudhary orders suspension
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has taken cognisance of a viral video involving a Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination controller and directed the General Administration Department to suspend the concerned official. The action comes after a video of BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh went viral on social media following an objectionable remark he allegedly made during a press conference.
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‘Iran tried to kill one of my sons’: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu makes shocking claim
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (August 24) claimed that Iran tried to assassinate one of his two sons, without offering further details. In a phone interview with Israel’s Channel 14, Netanyahu said, “Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons.”
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FDA suspends licenses of five food outlets on Mumbai Cricket Association premises over hygiene issues
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken major action against five food establishments operated at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), suspending their food licences over alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms. The establishments facing action include the Permit Room, Pavilion, Mediterranean, Oriental Swing and Club Vay and Pastry Counter. The FDA conducted inspections at the MCA establishments on August 20. During the inspections, officials found several shortcomings related to cleanliness, food storage, refrigeration, food handling and overall food safety practices.
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Onion prices surge 59%, Centre ramps up ‘Kanda Express’ supplies to major market to cool rates
As retail onion prices surge 59 per cent year-on-year, the Centre has begun transporting bulk onion stocks through dedicated railway rakes – the ‘Kanda Express’ – from Nashik in Maharashtra to major consumption centres, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday. The move is aimed at boosting supplies and containing the seasonal rise in onion prices.
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MK Stalin moves Madras HC challenging TVK candidate VS Babu’s victory in Kolathur, seeks recount of vote
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday (August 24) moved the Madras High Court, challenging Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate VS Babu’s election victory from the Kolathur Assembly constituency in the April 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
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