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  • Onion Sets To Get Cheaper In Delhi-NCR As 1,600 Metric Tonnes Shipment Brought-In: Centre |

    New Delhi: The government on Thursday announced that 1,600 metric tonnes (MT) of onions are set to arrive from Nashik in Delhi-NCR via the rail route by October 20 to stabilise the prices of the staple food in the festive season.  

    The Department of Consumer Affairs said that 42 covered wagons (approximately 53 trucks) with onions, procured by the National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India Ltd (NCCF) under the price stabilisation fund, was being shipped by rail by the Kanda fast train from Nashik to Delhi-NCR.

    The department said that it is the first time that bulk transport of onions by rail rake has been adopted under price stabilisation intervention. Once it reaches, the stocks will be released in Delhi-NCR which will substantially increase the availability to consumers during this festive season.

    “Railways as a mode of onion transportation is set to gain importance as more destinations are being added to bolster the pace of disposal. Shipments by rail rake to Lucknow and Varanasi will be scheduled in the next few days,” Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said.

    The Secretary also said the recent surge in tomato prices is because of excess rains and high moisture levels in major tomato-producing areas of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

    “The supply situation is set to improve in coming days with increased arrivals from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh which would bring down the tomato prices,” she said.

    The department has also requested Indian Railways to allow transportation of onion rakes from Nashik to multiple locations across the northeastern region which would include New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri), Dibrugarh, New Tinsukia, and Changsari. The government had procured 4.7 lakh tonnes of rabi onion for the price stabilisation buffer this year, and started the release from September 5 through retail sales at Rs 35 per kg and also through bulk sales in major mandis across the country.

    About 92,000 MT of onion in the buffer has been dispatched from Nashik and other source centres to date to consuming centres through trucks by road transport. So far, the NCCF has covered 77 destinations in 21 states and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) covered 43 destinations in 16 states in their onion disposal drives. The government said that average retail prices of onions in major states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Jharkhand and Telangana have come down in recent days in comparison to the level in the first week of September.

  • A 911 caller reported his friend was killed by a bear in his tent. It was actually a brutal homicide.

    Authorities in Montana say a 911 caller discovered his friend dead in a tent in what appeared to have been a fatal bear attack — but officials soon discovered the camper was actually the victim of a brutal murder.

    Dustin Kjersem, 35, was found dead in his tent on Saturday morning along Moose Creek Road north of Big Sky, Montana, Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer said at news conference Wednesday. A friend who was supposed to have met Kjersem went searching for him when he didn’t show up as scheduled on Friday. 

    The friend ultimately discovered Kjersem’s body in a tent at a makeshift campsite and called 911, telling responders the death appeared to have been caused by a bear attack, the sheriff’s office said.

    An agent with the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks agency who visited the site, however, found no signs of bear activity, and investigators said they soon found evidence of a “vicious attack,” which is being investigated as a homicide.

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      Dustin Kjersem

    Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office


    Kjersem, who was last seen on Thursday afternoon, sustained “multiple chop wounds,” including to his skull, an autopsy showed.

    “He was brutally killed at his campsite and we need your help,” Springer said, adding that his detectives were working “all hours of day and night to find his killer.”

    No suspects have been identified, and Springer said the remote area of the crime scene, where there is no cell phone service, was making the investigation more difficult than most cases.

    “People have asked me if there’s a threat to this community and the answer is we don’t know. We don’t have enough information to know at this time” he said.

    The sheriff urged residents to be careful.

    “We do know that someone was out there who killed someone in a very heinous way so if you’re out in the woods you need to be paying attention, you need to remain vigilant,” Springer said.

    Kjersem was driving a black 2013 Ford F-150 with a black topper and a silver aluminum ladder rack, and police have asked the public to come forward with any information they might have.

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      2013 Ford F-150

    Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office


    “Think of the whole canyon,” Captain Nathan Kamerman said at the news conference. “If you saw something weird in the canyon area, or in town with his truck, please reach out to us.”

    Kjersem’s sister Jillian Price called her brother a skilled tradesman and a loving father.

    “I asked our community to please find out who did this,” she said. “There is someone in our valley who is capable of truly heinous things.”

    Stephen Smith

    Stephen Smith is a managing editor for CBSNews.com based in New York. A Washington, D.C. native, Steve was previously an editorial producer for the Washington Post, and has also worked in Los Angeles, Boston and Tokyo.

  • Rail Ticket Reservation New Rule: Railway reservation rule changed, now booking will start not 120 days in advance

    Rail Ticket Reservation rule changed: Indian Railways has changed the rules of ticket booking. Now instead of 120 days, reservations can be made only 60 days in advance. Railways said that the new rule will come into effect from November 1, 2024. This will not affect the reservations made till October 31. However, there will be no change in the case of daytime express trains like Taj Express and Gomti Express.

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    Let us tell you that till now there is a rule in Indian Railways to book tickets even 120 days in advance. Now you can book tickets 60 days in advance instead of 120 days. According to the notification issued by the Railway Ministry on Thursday, the time limit for advance reservation has now been reduced from 120 days to 60 days (except the date of journey). This system will come into effect from November 1.

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    According to the arrangements so far, passengers can reserve their seats four months in advance. Tatkal tickets can be booked one day before the date of journey. Booking for upper class with 3 AC starts after 10 am every day while Sleeper Tatkal booking starts from 11 am. However, if the tickets have already been booked before November 1, the new rules for advance train ticket booking will have no impact on those bookings.

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    365 day limit for foreign citizens

    Railway Board has also said that the facility of booking railway reservation tickets 365 days in advance for foreign citizens or tourists will remain intact as before. No change has been made in this. If railway reservation tickets are booked only 60 days in advance, then people will not be able to book and hold the tickets in advance. There will also be a ban on agents holding tickets. Whereas booking tickets 60 days in advance through advance booking facility will also prevent black marketing.

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  • Adani Enterprises Rs 4,200 Crore QIP: Quant Mutual Fund Picks Nearly Half Of Shares | Economy News

    New Delhi: Adani Enterprises Ltd., the flagship company of the Adani Group, has successfully raised Rs 4,200 crore through its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), which concluded on Tuesday, October 15. About 47 per cent of the total shares issued through the QIP went to Quant Mutual Fund, specifically through its various schemes. Within this allocation, the largest portion (17.4 per cent) has been assigned to the Quant Smallcap Fund.

    The company allocated 1.41 crore equity shares, with a face value of Rs 1 each, to eligible institutional buyers.

    The issue price for the QIP was set at Rs 2,962 per share, reflecting a 5 per cent discount from the floor price of Rs 3,117.47 per share, according to the company’s exchange filing.

    The discount remained consistent when compared to Tuesday’s closing price of Rs 3,103 per share.

    Post-allotment, Adani Enterprises’ paid-up equity share capital increased from Rs 114 crore to Rs 115.42 crore, with the number of equity shares rising to 115 crore.

    Quant Mutual Fund has repeatedly taken bold bets on Adani Group stocks, including in 2022. 

    In 2022, Quant Mutual Fund’s investment schemes capitalized on the surge in Adani Group’s stock prices, making it the only fund house to take bold bets on the conglomerate.

    Meanwhile, until recently, SEBI was investigating Quant Mutual Fund for suspected front-running, insider trading, and misuse of power.

    On June 21, officials from the market regulator searched the fund house’s headquarters in Mumbai and related locations in Hyderabad.

    (DISCLAIMER: The story originally appeared in zeebiz.com)

  • The bullies captured the temple land, the priest reached the SP with the idol of Hanumanji.

    The priest reached SP with the idol of Hanumanji.

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    The land of Hanuman temple of Kulwada village is occupied by the bullies. The priest has won the case from the court too, but the overbearing priest did not move from the land. The priest accused the revenue employees and officers of not taking action.

    Naidunia Representative, Chhatarpur. In Chhatarpur, a priest reached the SP with the idol of Hanumanji to demand justice. The priest told the SP that the temple land was taken over by bullies. The land has been in their possession for years. But have complained to the Revenue Department officials several times. But they are not removing the hold of the bullies from the land.

    There is a Hanuman temple in Kulwara village. There is a lot of land in the name of the temple. This temple land has been captured by the bullies of the village itself. Temple priest Purushottam Nayak has been fighting with the bullies for years to remove encroachment from the land. But the revenue department is not supporting him in his fight. In such a situation, Purushottam reached the SP to complain about the idol of Hanumanji in the temple.

    Purushottam has won the case from the court

    Temple priest Purushottam told the SP that he had approached the court to remove encroachment on the land. The court also ruled in favor of the temple and directed the Revenue Department to remove the encroachment. To get the court’s decision implemented, he went to the Patwari, Tehsildar and other officers of the Revenue Department several times. But no action was taken from these officers. Pujari alleged that the officers and employees of the Revenue Department were in connivance with the bullies and had taken facility fees from them. That’s why they are not taking action. Therefore he had to bring the idol of Hanumanji. SP has assured to take action in this matter.

    Action will be taken after investigation

    Regarding the occupation of the temple land, SDM Milind Nagdeve said that the SDO of Naugaon area has been informed in this regard. This matter will be fully investigated and action will be taken. If Revenue Department officers are also found guilty. So action will be taken against them also.

  • Divya Khosla got angry at Karan Johar for using abusive language, said- such actions are needed…

    Ever since the release of actress Alia Bhatt’s film ‘Jigra’, the film has been getting more negative publicity than positive. Producer and actress Divya Khosla has accused the makers of ‘Jigra’ of stealing the script of ‘Savi’. After which a dispute has started between Karan Johar and him.

    Let us tell you that Karan Johar is the co-producer of the film ‘Jigra’. After Divya Khossla’s statement, he called her a fool without taking her name, after which the actress gave him a befitting reply. But the dispute between them has now taken a more serious form. Read More – New poster of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 revealed, door tied with tantra and mantra will open on Diwali…

    Where did the controversy start?

    Divya Khossla had shared a photo of a theater in which the film Jigra was playing. That theater was completely empty. Divya had then said that Alia Bhatt really has a lot of heart. Bought tickets for his own film and announced fake collection. On this, Karan had called the actress a fool in a post without taking her name. After which Divya too was not going to remain silent. He also said that those who steal can remain in the fight only by remaining calm. They have no voice of their own. Read More – Honey Singh remembered his sister after 1 year, the singer reached Melbourne to surprise her…

    reprimanded for abusive language

    Let us tell you that in one of her interviews, Divya Khosla has openly expressed her anger over Karan Johar calling her a fool. Divya also gave a statement about Alia and said that Alia is a famous personality. They don’t need such actions. Real heroism lies in speaking out against wrong. The audience should be allowed to decide on the basis of merit and not on the basis of money and power.

  • EXPLAINED: Why BCCI Chose Riyadh As Venue For IPL 2025 Mega Auction | cricket news

    As the cricketing world braces for yet another groundbreaking moment, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction is poised to make history in more ways than one. In a significant departure from tradition, the auction will reportedly be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, marking the first time the event will take place in the heart of the Middle East. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to make an official announcement, sources close to the matter confirm that franchises have been informally informed about the likely schedule.

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    A Strategic Move to Tap New Markets

    The decision to hold the IPL 2025 mega auction in Riyadh is seen as a strategic maneuver by the BCCI to expand the league’s already vast global reach. Following successful auctions in Dubai and a year when London and Singapore were also considered, Riyadh’s favorable time zone, ideal for international broadcasting, tipped the balance in its favour. The BCCI’s long-term vision seems to be about bringing new regions under the IPL’s influence, and Saudi Arabia represents an untapped market for cricket that could spark fresh interest in the sport.

    Why Riyadh? The Appeal of a New Venue

    Though considered more expensive than Dubai, Riyadh offers a unique opportunity to showcase the IPL’s brand to a new audience. The Middle East has seen growing enthusiasm for cricket, particularly among its vast expatriate communities, and Riyadh’s selection could catalyze this passion, opening the door for more international events in the region. The local infrastructure is being set up to accommodate the massive delegations expected from the 10 franchises, as well as production teams from Jio and Disney Star, the IPL’s broadcasting partners.

    This venture also signifies a growing trend in the sports world—Saudi Arabia’s increasing influence on the global sporting stage. With the kingdom already hosting significant football and boxing events, welcoming the IPL auction signals its intent to become a major player across multiple sports.

    Franchise Preparations and Anticipations

    While the BCCI finalizes details, the franchises are gearing up for what promises to be a highly competitive auction. With the end of the current three-year player retention cycle approaching, many franchises are revisiting their strategies. The previous mega auction in 2022 allowed teams to retain four players, but there’s a growing debate about increasing the retention cap. Some franchises argue for retaining as many as eight players, while others prefer the existing four-to-five-player limit.

    This discussion around retention is crucial, as it directly impacts team dynamics and long-term planning. Teams like the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, who have relied heavily on their core groups, may push for larger retention, while newer teams like Gujarat Titans may lean towards building fresh squads from scratch.

    Riyadh’s Auction: A New Chapter in IPL History

    Beyond the auction strategies and player bids, the setting itself is expected to be spectacular. Riyadh’s glitzy hotels and modern amenities are well-equipped to host a global event of this scale, ensuring that the IPL’s brand of extravagance and glamor continues to flourish. The auction is anticipated to be a two-day affair, similar to previous years, but this time in a city not traditionally associated with cricket—a testament to the sport’s growing global footprint.

    The Riyadh auction is set to offer more than just bids on star players; it symbolizes the IPL’s ongoing evolution as a global phenomenon. The move aligns with the broader shift towards expanding the IPL’s appeal beyond its traditional Indian and South Asian fan base, setting the stage for more international partnerships and fans in the years to come.

  • Instagram Launches Customizable ‘Profile Card’ Feature For Its Users; Follow THESE Steps To Create And Share |

    Instagram Profile Card Feature: The Meta-owned Instagram rolled out a new ‘Profile Cards’ feature. The newly rolled-out feature will make it easier for Instagram users and creators to make new friends on the platform.

    Users can also share profiles like a custom virtual business card. It is important to note that Instagram’s customizable profile card feature will have two sides and may include a quick snapshot of your Instagram profile, including a scannable QR code, profile picture, and bio.

    Interestingly, the background of the profile card is also customisable. Instagram Profile Card is available for both regular and business users, enabling professionals to share their cards with brands.

    Ways To Use Instagram Profile Card

    -Users can use their profile card to stay in touch with old friends, make new connections, or find people who share their interests and understand them.

    -Users can express their creativity by regularly updating their bio to showcase current passions, moods, or professional endeavors.

    -Users can keep their profile fresh by changing their profile photo to reflect their personal or creative identity.

    -Users can enhance their profile by selecting a theme song that matches their vibe, adding a unique touch to their digital presence.

    -Users can share their profile card with potential collaborators or brands, presenting their bio and contact information in one sleek, professional package.

    How To Create And Customize Your Instagram Profile Card

    Step 1: Visit your Instagram profile and tap “Share Profile” to begin the process.

    Step 2: Tap the pencil icon in the top-right corner to edit your Profile Card, where you can change the background, add links, or pick a song.

    Step 3: Customize your Profile Card by adjusting elements like the background, links, and song to make it uniquely yours.

    Step 4: Once satisfied, you can share your Profile Card on your Instagram story, save it as an image to use on other platforms, or send it directly to friends.

    Step 5: Use the “Add to Story” option to create an interactive, rotating two-sided display of your Profile Card, showcasing your custom design in a dynamic format.

    How To Share An Instagram Profile Card

    Step 1: Go to your Instagram account and navigate to your profile page.

    Step 2: Tap on the “Share Profile” option located in the profile banner.

    Step 3: You can choose to either download your Profile Card to your device or share it directly.

    Step 4: Share your Profile Card on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp, Snapchat, or any other platform of your choice.

  • Raipur South Assembly by-election: Team of 9 flying squads will keep vigil on election expenses, 4 checkpoints made for checking

    Satya Rajput, Raipur. With the announcement of the by-election schedule for Raipur South Assembly by the Election Commission of India, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force. Under election expenditure monitoring, 19 sector magistrates have been appointed in the entire district to monitor the election expenditure. Also, nine flying squads (FST), 12 static surveillance teams (SST) and two video observation teams (VVT) have been formed.

    Along with this, four static checkpoints have also been established in different areas by the District Election Officer, Raipur for strict monitoring of election expenditure. These static blocks have been established at Devpuri under Tikrapara police station, Bhathagaon under Purani Basti police station, Agrasen Chowk under Azad Chowk police station and Subhash Stadium under Kotwali police station.

  • Spurious Liquor Claims 20 Lives In Bihar’s Siwan, 4 More Dead In Chapra |

    20 people have lost their lives in Siwan on Thursday after consuming spurious liquor, as per Siwan SP Amitesh Kumar. Chapra Superintendent Kumar Ashish said that a Special Investigation Team has been formed. Three people have been arrested and an FIR has been filed against eight people.

    Additionally, the local Chowkidar and Panchayat Beat Police officers have also been suspended. An explanation has been sought from the SHO of the Masrak Police station and the Masrak Zone ALTF in charge of the departmental action.

    Legal action is being taken against the Bhagwanpur SHO and Prohibition ASI of the Bhagwanpur Police Station, as per the District Magistrate Mukul Kumar Gupta. In another incident four people lost their lives after consuming spurious liquor in Saran district. We have formed SIT and lodged an FIR against 8 people, Three people have already been arrested: Chhapra SP, Kumar Ashish

    Speaking to ANI a relative of one of the deceased said that his relative’s health deteriorated after he had consumed alcohol on October 15. “He had consumed alcohol on October 15 and his health started deteriorating yesterday evening. He could not see anything, we brought him here to the hospital after that,” said a relative.

    Further investigation into both the cases is underway. Meanwhile, the opposition RJD has launched an attack into the Nitish Kumar government questioning how the spurious liquor was made available while there was prohibtion in the state.

    “People have lost their lives by drinking spurious liquor. It is very sad and a matter of concern that despite the liquor ban law being in force in Bihar, spurious liquor is available. Every time during Holi and Diwali, it is seen how people die due to spurious liquor.

    NDA government is directly responsible for this. The liquor mafias have the protection of the government and as long as they have the protection of the government, the prohibition law will be violated in the same way. This NDA government is not concerned about this. How is spurious liquor available in this way when the liquor ban law is in force?” RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari said.