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The directorate of school education Kashmir changed school timings from Thursday as temperatures fell. Schools in Srinagar now run from 10am to 3.30pm, while other areas start at 10.30am. "The change in timings is a welcome relief," said Rukhsana, a parent. Many students got extra time during cold autumn mornings.
Whey isolate prices jumped from ₹2,200 to ₹3,400 per kg in India due to high import dependence and limited domestic production. Many popular brands now cost significantly more than last year. "Something that used to be an everyday purchase suddenly feels expensive," said entrepreneur Akhila Vijayaraghavan about the price hike.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Election Commission for losing video footage of the 2023 Sringeri vote count. The bench warned, "We will not accept these kinds of lame excuses." Judges said they may draw an adverse inference if the commission fails to produce the missing records soon.
Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and S. Jaishankar on Wednesday to reset ties. Both sides reviewed cooperation in energy, defence, and education. Anand said, "I am encouraged by how far we have come." The countries now hope to close a trade deal by year-end.
The Madhya Pradesh government appointed IAS officer Rohit Sisonia as Raisen Collector on October 13, weeks after a judicial panel held him responsible for the Indore water tragedy. Opposition leader Jitu Patwari criticised the move, saying, "Instead of accountability, favouritism is being prioritized in important postings." Many questioned this decision.
The Australian government is bringing a unique concert to Chennai this weekend. First Nations artiste William Barton and sitar maestro Pandit Shubhendra Rao will perform ‘Sacred Pathways: Where Ragas Meet Songlines’ on Sunday, October 18. The duo said, “Both the instruments are iconic and when they come together, it'll be special.”