The Indian government has funded 28 creative ideas to tackle tomato price fluctuations and supply problems, including making wine from tomatoes. This idea, along with others like solar-powered storage units and eco-friendly packaging, came from the Tomato Grand Challenge hackathon. The goal is to create sustainable, waste-free solutions while keeping the tomato supply steady.
Hundreds of farmers clashed with police in Bathinda, Punjab, over compensation for land taken for the Bharatmala highway project. Led by the Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Upagraha, the farmers protested the unequal compensation amounts. The clashes left both farmers and police injured. Local officials said compensation payments were based on land location, but farmers demanded more equal payouts.
Karnataka has become India’s second-largest milk producer, surpassing other states, according to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The state now produces 92-93 lakh litres of milk every day and is expanding its reach, including supplying 2.5 lakh litres to New Delhi. Government initiatives like the Ksheeradhare Scheme and support for milk producers have been key to this success.
In Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, a man who was thought to be dead was found alive while being taken for cremation. Rohitash, a mentally challenged man, had been declared dead and placed in the mortuary. Following the discovery, the state government suspended three doctors for negligence and launched an inquiry.
The APEC Climate Center is predicting a 62% chance of La Nina conditions from December 2024 to February 2025, with a shift to neutral conditions by March-May 2025. Global temperatures are expected to stay above normal, while India will see more rainfall than usual. The US Climate Prediction Center also expects La Nina to continue through early 2025. Some areas, like the western Indian Ocean and western equatorial Pacific, could experience less rainfall than usual.
Ola Electric is making changes to its workforce, affecting about 500 employees. The goal is to cut unnecessary roles, improve profit margins, and ensure long-term growth. This comes after similar changes were made in 2022. The company plans to focus more on electric vehicles, reduce costs, and expand its products and reach.
Delhi is India's most polluted city today, with an AQI of 371, categorized as "very poor." Lucknow and Patna follow, with AQIs of 367 and 249, respectively. Aizawl and Bagalkot recorded the lowest pollution levels at 27 and 43 AQI. Cities like Ahmedabad, Bhopal, and Jaipur also face poor air quality, while Thiruvananthapuram has satisfactory conditions.
Delhi is currently the most polluted city in India, with an air quality index (AQI) of 379, which falls into the "very poor" category. Jaipur and Chandigarh follow with AQI values of 235 and 233, respectively. Cities like Aizawl and Guwahati have the lowest pollution levels, with AQI values of 32 and 42. Most cities across the country face "poor" or "moderate" air quality, which raises health concerns for residents.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reported a drop in complaints about spam calls since August 2024, thanks to stricter rules. Complaints decreased by 20% from August to October. TRAI's actions included disconnecting and blacklisting offenders. They also upgraded technology to make messages traceable, with the deadline for completion set for November 30. TRAI has been holding webinars to spread awareness, involving industry stakeholders.
Karnataka has released the Draft Space Tech Policy 2024-2029. The policy aims for the state to capture 5% of the global space market and 50% of India’s space sector. It focuses on creating high-skill jobs, developing space-based applications, and building a space manufacturing cluster. Karnataka plans to attract $3 billion in investments, support 500 start-ups, and train 5,000 professionals, including 1,500 women, for careers in the global space industry.