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COIMBATORE: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has forecast farmgate prices of ₹33-35 per kg for tomato, ₹35-37 for okra and ₹37-38 for brinjal during the harvest period. Farmers have been advised to plan their sowing decisions accordingly.The Domestic and Export Market Intelligence Cell (DEMIC) of TNAU’s Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies prepared the forecasts after analysing prices recorded over the past 15 years. Tomato and okra prices in the Oddanchatram and Coimbatore markets were studied, while brinjal prices in the Dindigul and Coimbatore markets were analysed.India, the world’s second-largest tomato producer, cultivates the crop on about 8.75 lakh…

(In photo: Raja alias Sameerul and Azim Khan)The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) captured two suspects in Lucknow on August 7 in connection with the distribution of high-quality fake Indian currency LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested two men allegedly involved in the smuggling and circulation of high-quality counterfeit Indian currency notes, recovering 201 fake Rs 500 notes with a total face value of Rs 1,00,500.The arrests were made in Lucknow on August 7 following intelligence inputs about a suspected network allegedly bringing counterfeit Indian currency into Uttar Pradesh through the India-Bangladesh international border in Malda, West…

Protesters block Howrah-Delhi main line in Buxar Buxar: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has initiated action against protesters who blocked rail traffic on the Howrah-Delhi main line in Buxar on Friday.The RPF has registered an FIR against 33 named and around 150 unidentified persons in connection with the rail blockade.The protest was organised to demand the reopening of the Itadhi railway crossing and repair of the damaged railway overbridge.RPF inspector Kundan Singh said on Saturday that the FIR was registered under relevant sections of the Railway Act. The protesters have been accused of obstructing railway operations, blocking the tracks and…

Police have urged more victims of Simon Levy to come forward, as London’s victims’ commissioner said a “litany of failures” had allowed him to kill two women and rape a third.Andrea Simons said a review into the “failure to monitor him appropriately” was needed after it emerged the 40-year-old was able to target his victims despite being known to police as a sexual predator.British Transport Police (BTP) said women who recognised Levy as their attacker should report it, while the Metropolitan Police said it had actively investigated whether he had more victims, including further murders.Meanwhile, the police watchdog confirmed two…

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke’s death in May was caused by the “effects of heroin and cocaine”, the Los Angeles authorities have revealed.The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner ruled that the death was accidental., externalThe 29-year-old was found unresponsive in a bedroom at a house in San Fernando Valley on 11 May, 2026 and was pronounced dead by paramedics.The medical examiner’s office also listed the “combined effects of multiple prescription medications” as a “significant” contributor to his death but did not state what the medications were.The medical examiner added that its full report would be available at…

Queen Of Beauties, Storm Majesty and Allez L’ Etoile pleased when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Aug. 8) morning.Inner sand:600m: Storm Majesty (A. Gaikwad) 36. Pleased. Minmus (app), Phoenix Tower/Bloomsbury (Akram) 41. Pair easy. Blue Eyed Girl (Peter), Castle Princess (N.B. Kuldeep) 42. Pair easy. Theodosius (Avinash) 42. Easy. Golden Gun (S.J. Sunil), New Star (Gore) 39. They finished level. Victory Flair (rb) 41. Easy.800m: Gold Bar (Ramswarup) 52, 600/39. Moved well. Zanele (Yash) 54, 600/40. Moved fluently. Ashwa Brazil (Peter) 52, 600/39. Worked freely. Rise All Stars (Siddharth) 55, 600/41. Easy. Cassat (Ramswarup), Sir Churchill (Antony Raj)…

CANCER Weekly Horoscope – Emotional Strength, Family Harmony, and Fresh Opportunities Bring Positive Growth (AI Image) This week begins with a warning bell, Cancer, but it does not stay difficult from start to finish. Monday feels heavy, especially around expenses, family tension, and emotional reactions. You may feel that money is flowing out faster than it comes in, and that can make you short-tempered. A younger sibling, or someone who behaves like one, may irritate you or act in a way you don’t trust. At home too, the mood can turn sour quickly if you keep score of every word.…

Artificial intelligence is no longer limited to science-fiction stories or experimental laboratories. It is already writing reports, answering customer questions, analysing data, generating images, translating languages and helping companies automate everyday tasks.That progress has raised a difficult question for workers: which jobs will still exist as AI becomes more capable? Tesla CEO Elon Musk told the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington in January 2026 that advances in artificial intelligence and robotics could eventually make work optional rather than a necessity for people to earn a living, Fortune reported. He suggested that machines could produce many of the goods and services…

Srinagar, Aug 7: The Forest Rights Coalition–Jammu & Kashmir (FRC-J&K) organised a Gram Sabha and awareness programme at Waniyaram in Kangan area of Ganderbal district to strengthen the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, and promote community participation in forest conservation.The programme was attended by local villagers, members of pastoral communities, women, youth and community leaders, who discussed the rights of traditional forest dwellers and the role of local communities in protecting forests, biodiversity and natural resources.Addressing the gathering, FRC-J&K Chairperson and Founder Dr. Shaikh Ghulam Rasool said the Forest Rights Act is not only a law recognising…

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