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Man burned by steam from exploding radiator in Bronx apartment: 'Very scary'

Pix11.com 

BEDFORD PARK, the Bronx (PIX11) ---A sleeping man was burned all over his body when steam burst out of the radiator in his Bronx apartment Thursday morning, according to officials and his girlfriend. "Very scary. Burned him all over," the girlfriend told PIX11 News on her way to the hospital. Authorities responded to the incident [...]

Tomatoes stoke fresh fears of food inflation spike this month

The Hindu 

Price rise in vegetables had hit a 14-month high of 36% in September, lifting food inflation for consumers to 9.2%; with mandi arrivals of tomatoes shrinking and festive fervour fuelling demand, prices are beginning to pinch households again

Aldi Expansion Continues Amid Thanksgiving Discount Rollout

PYMNTS.com 

Aldi’s latest expansion efforts have it literally in Walmart and Target’s backyards. That’s according to a report Thursday (Oct. 17) by Supermarket News, which notes that one of the German discount grocer’s latest store openings is happening in the same Florida parking lot as a Target store, and across the street from a Walmart Supercenter. It’s one of four new Aldi locations […]

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Reading in bed

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Reading a book in bed offers an ideal sanctuary to unwind, blending the daytime's chaos with nighttime tranquility. The activity provides a space free of distractions, where readers can immerse themselves in stories or ideas, offering both relaxation and mental stimulation.

Direct tax mopup rises 294 percent in a decade

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Total number of taxpayers surged to 10.41 crore, from 5.70 crore in FY15, as per the data. The number of tax returns more than doubled to 8.61 crore in 2024 from 4.04 crore in FY15. The tax-to-GDP ratio showed a marked improvement at 6.64% in FY25 as compared with 5.55% in FY15. Tax buoyancy increased to 2.12 from 0.86, the data showed, with the contribution of direct tax to the overall tax kitty rising marginally to 56.72% in FY24, from 56.16% in FY15.

Careful about AI, it's legit caveat from RBI

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

AI has the potential to revolutionise the 21st century like the steam engine did for the 19th century. However, the technology poses risks due to its concentration in a few companies and its ability to act autonomously. Financial regulators like RBI's Shaktikanta Das have raised concerns about these dangers, stressing the need for caution.