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Onion Prices Capped at ₹35/kg: Mobile Vans to Deliver to Bengaluru and Other Cities Next Week
New Delhi: In a bid to control the soaring onion prices across the country, the central government has initiated distribution of onions at a subsidized price of ₹35 per kilogram. The move comes as part of an effort to make the essential commodity affordable for consumers amid escalating prices. Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, flagged off…
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Drought Crisis Grips Southern Africa: 68 Million in Need of Aid
A devastating drought, triggered by El Niño weather patterns, has gripped Southern Africa since early 2024, leaving approximately 68 million residents in dire need of assistance. This figure, representing 17% of the region’s population, was revealed by Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), during a crucial summit in Zimbabwe‘s capital, Harare. The 16-nation SADC bloc…
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Japan Commits $13.5 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
TOKYO: The World Food Programme (WFP) reveals a $13.5 million humanitarian aid pledge from Japan for Afghanistan. The funding aims to assist nearly 630,000 food-insecure individuals, treating over 42,000 malnourished mothers and children, and providing fortified biscuits to 36,000 school children. WFP emphasizes aiding those facing economic challenges. Afghans request transparent aid distribution, urging the Islamic Emirate’s cooperation. The spokesman…
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