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Drop in tea production this year leads to 13% price rise

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Tea production in Assam and West Bengal has dropped this year, leading to a 13% rise in prices. However, this increase does not offset the production loss. Export prices have also fallen by 4%. The industry faces financial challenges due to unpaid subsidies for developmental work from the Tea Board.

Delhi's groundwater has high levels of salt that are dangerous for kidneys: Report

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A report by the Central Ground Water Authority reveals that over 25% of water samples in Delhi are saline, with electric conductivity levels exceeding permissible limits. The highest levels were found in areas like Barwala, Sandesh Vihar, and Tagore Garden. High salinity can pose health risks, including kidney-related issues.

RG Kar doctor rape case: Can't stop women doctors from working at night, says Supreme Court

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Supreme Court has ruled that the West Bengal Government cannot prevent women doctors from working night shifts or beyond 12 hours. The court emphasized equal opportunities for women and mandated the state to ensure their safety. The decision came during a hearing on a case involving the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata.

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel will do 'whatever is necessary' to bring home north border residents

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that returning residents evacuated from Israel’s north due to cross-border fighting with Hezbollah is now an official war goal. Hezbollah began striking Israel almost immediately after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war. Since then, Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire daily, coming close to a full-blown war on several occasions and forcing tens of thousands on both sides of the border to evacuate their homes. Visiting White House... Читать дальше...

Facebook parent Meta bans Russian websites

BigNewsNetwork.com 

California [US], September 17 (ANI): Facebook owner Meta has announced that it is blocking Russia's state controlled RT, days after the US administration accused the media outlet of carrying out "covert influence activities" aimed at undermining American elections and democracies. "After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related e

ICC announces record prize money for Women's T20 World Cup 2024

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Dubai [UAE], September 17 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced the prize money for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which is set to take place next month in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ICC have lifted the total prize pool for the 2024 edition to an impressive $7,958,080 (US$) -- more than double that of the 2023 edition, as per the media release by the ICC. This significant boost en