Indian farmers face a challenging situation with stagnant income and declining profit margins across major crops, as revealed by CACP data. While input costs have risen, the increase in farm income hasn't kept pace with rural inflation over the last decade. Consequently, profit margins have decreased for most crops, exacerbating the financial strain on farmers, especially those with small landholdings.
Related news
To curb crimes against women, the Union government informed the Supreme Court about plans to implement AI-based facial recognition at major railway stations, including Mumbai CST and New Delhi, as the National Database on Sexual Offenders crosses 20 lakh entries.
Stacey Williams, Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend, claims that Donald Trump and Epstein were close friends and "up to no good" during their long-standing relationship. Williams alleges Trump groped her in Epstein's presence, an accusation Trump denies. She recalls Epstein's anger after the alleged incident, suggesting a coordinated dynamic between the two men. Trump has distanced himself from Epstein since his arrest in 2019.
Sharda University's dental science department faces scrutiny after a student's suicide, with batchmates alleging a toxic environment fostered by faculty. Students describe demeaning comments, public humiliation, and a fear of reprisal for mistakes. The university claims to have a mental health support system, but students express feeling isolated and unheard, highlighting the need for a thorough investigation.
Comedian Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Surrey, Canada, is set to reopen after a week-long closure following a shooting incident. Multiple gunshots were fired outside the cafe on July 10, causing damage but no injuries. Kapil Sharma shared the reopening announcement on Instagram, expressing pride in his team and gratitude for the support received.
Jammu & Kashmir Police's Crime Branch has filed three cases against fraudsters, including one already jailed, for allegedly defrauding job seekers of Rs 1.5 crore with promises of government jobs. Ajay Kumar of Doda district allegedly duped six victims of Rs 1.06 crore, while suspended teacher Jameel Anjum allegedly defrauded nine victims of Rs 39 lakh.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth with the Axiom-4 crew. They undocked from the ISS on Monday. The Dragon capsule, Grace, is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego on Tuesday. Recovery teams are monitoring weather conditions. The crew performed over 60 experiments during their mission.
Harry Brook revealed that Brendon McCullum's comment about England being "too nice" fueled their aggressive approach on Day 5 against India at Lord's. Brook stated that the team decided to shed their friendly image after witnessing Indian players confront their teammates. England aimed to apply pressure without resorting to personal attacks or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Senator Chuck Grassley released declassified documents revealing the FBI's allegedly inadequate investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server. Grassley claims the FBI, under Comey, showed a lack of due diligence and contrasted this with the Trump-Russia probe. The documents suggest potential interference by the Obama administration and raise questions about the handling of classified information.
Mohammed Siraj expressed his emotions after India's narrow defeat at Lord's, highlighting the lessons learned despite the disappointing outcome. His resilient batting alongside Ravindra Jadeja offered a glimmer of hope during a tense final stand, but Siraj's unfortunate dismissal ended India's chase.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is returning to Earth on July 15 after 18 days on the ISS, marking India's return to human spaceflight after 41 years. As part of Axiom Mission 4, he conducted over 60 experiments, including ISRO-designed projects for the Gaganyaan mission. Shukla honored ISRO and India's space legacy during his farewell, inspiring future generations.