Wheat prices had dropped by around 8% after the government prohibited exports and smaller traders liquidated their holdings. Prices have recently risen to at Rs 2,250-2,300 per quintal, which is around 5% more than the minimum support price (MSP).
In Delhi, a 19-year-old teenage boy who worked as a delivery boy for Zepto was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Zepto claimed it had covered the victim's treatment and funeral costs, as well as providing financial assistance to the victim's relatives.
The Wayanad MP took to Twitter to say, "My father was a forward-thinking politician whose ideas shaped contemporary India. He was a fantastic father to me and Priyanka, who taught us the importance of forgiveness and empathy. I mourn him terribly and cherish the memories of our time together."