Approximately 100,000 tonnes of basmati rice destined for Iran are stuck at Indian ports due to the Israel-Iran conflict, impacting India's exports. This accounts for 18-20% of total basmati exports to Iran, causing shipping and insurance disruptions.
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In Assam's Dhubri, communal unrest erupted after cattle remains were found near temples during Eid. Authorities imposed shoot-on-sight orders at night and arrested 38 individuals. Chief Minister Sarma, after visiting Dhubri, reported the discovery of secessionist group posters advocating for merger with Bangladesh.
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Ravi Shastri and Bharat Arun revealed that Mohammed Shami's anger over biryani fueled a match-winning performance against South Africa in 2018. During lunch on the fourth day of the final Test, Shastri noticed Shami with a large serving of biryani. Shami, angered by the comment, rejected the biryani and went on to take a five-wicket haul, securing India's victory.
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President Droupadi Murmu celebrated her birthday in Uttarakhand, visibly moved by a song from visually impaired students. Her visit includes laying the foundation for a new public park and opening Rashtrapati Niketan and Tapovan to the public. However, her scheduled trip to Madhya Pradesh for World Sickle Cell Day has been cancelled due to itinerary changes.