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Rising prices dominate Japan election as voters seek cost-of-living relief
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to the report, the election pits the Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi-led Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition against the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, with inflation and affordability shaping voter sentiment nationwide.
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Brazil coffee output poised for record high in 2026, reports Conab
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Brazil is expected to produce a record 66.2 million bags of coffee in 2026, driven by favourable weather, improved farming practices, and expanded cultivation. Arabica and conilon output are both projected to rise, while strong global demand is likely to keep international coffee prices firm
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Housewives seek relief from rising prices in Union Budget
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Housewives across Andhra Pradesh are looking to the upcoming Union Budget for relief from rising household expenses and price pressures. Sushma Kesavarapu, from the Kothapeta constituency, said women managing household finances are expecting a people-friendly budget that eases daily econo
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Balochistan traders decry sugar restrictions as government policies drive
Updated : 2 months ago IST
They have urged the government to immediately resume issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs) that allow sugar consignments from Punjab and Sindh to be transported into the province, as reported by Dawn.
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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi lauds protests in country, calls
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In a tweet addressed directly to his "fellow countrymen," Pahlavi said the scale of public presence across cities and towns amounted to a declaration of readiness for a new plan of action. He specifically referenced a call for further protests on Thursday, January 8, at 8 p.m., urging citize
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Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis deepens as millions face acute food inse
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis is worsening due to deportations, drought and earthquakes, with 17.4 million people facing acute food insecurity, the Norwegian Refugee Council said. Residents report rising prices and fuel shortages, while authorities and aid agencies call for increased int
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Pakistan: KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour ban amid food security c
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour restrictions, citing supply chain disruptions, rising prices, and food security risks. The province relies on Punjab for most of its wheat, while Sindh also faces halted seed supplies, sparking political tensions between PPP and PML-N over farmers' rig
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Kerala assembly to discuss adjournment motion on rising prices of essentia
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The decision came after Kundara MLA P. C. Vishnunadh submitted a notice today, demanding that the House be adjourned to take up the issue, citing growing public concern.
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All eyes on ruling coalition as Japan goes for Upper House Polls
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Voting has begun in Japan's House of Councillors election, as all eyes are on whether the ruling coalition will be able to maintain its majority amid growing public frustration over rising prices support for emerging parties, Kyodo News reported on Sunday.
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Karnataka: Siddaramaiah slams railway fare hike, says common man will bear
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Railway fares hiked!! Who bears the brunt? The daily wage workers, students, small traders, and the common man struggling under rising prices," the Chief Minister said in a post on X.
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Highway blockades trigger soaring prices and shortages in Manipur, locals
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Churachandpur, predominantly inhabited by the Kuki-Zo community, remains economically crippled due to limited access to National Highways 02 and 37, which serve as the vital supply corridors connecting Manipur to Assam and Nagaland.
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Customers shifting to 18-carat jewellery from 22-carat as gold rates rise:
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
There has been a shift in preference by gold jewellery buyers with the rising prices of the yellow metal. Talking to reporters on Wednesday in the national capital, O Asher, Managing Director of Malabar Gold and Diamonds, said, rising gold prices are driving customers to shift from 22-carat
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