News updates: Tomato rates surge to Rs 90 per kg in Delhi markets as supplies hit due to rains

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Tomato prices in the city markets surged to Rs 90 per kg as supplies have taken a hit due to monsoon rains lashing many states across the country, several vegetable vendors said on Tuesday. The rates of tomatoes have also gone up in the major wholesale vegetable markets of Delhi, including Azadpur Mandi, Ghazipur Mandi, and Okhla Sabzi Mandi. Several residents in the city expressed disappointment over the rising prices of tomatoes in their local markets and online retailing platforms. "Just a few days back, we bought tomatoes for Rs 28 kg but now it is selling for Rs 90 kg online and in the local market. Vegetables have become costlier," said a local of Laxmi Nagar locality.

Russian President Vladimir Putin awards India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi the prestigious Order of St Andrew the Apostle, Russia's highest civilian honor. This recognition underscores deepening bilateral ties and Modi's significant role in strengthening Indo-Russian relations.

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi vocalised the concerns of the world before Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a meeting with the Russian leader, PM Modi said, "Deaths of innocent children is heart-wrenching." He added that "India is ready to cooperate in all ways to restore peace" while crediting President Putin for helping India while the world was facing an oil crisis. PM Modi also praised Russia for supplying India with fertilisers, which greatly benefitted farmers. Additionally, PM Modi also hailed India's all-weather ties with Russia.  

Inclement weather conditions are most likely to test the famed 'Mumbai spirit' as IMD has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in several parts of Maharashtra. In view of the forecast, schools will remain shut in Mumbai. Meanwhile, daily life has been thrown out of gear due to waterlogging in the city. Additionally, several parts of the MMR region reported power outage as the underground electric cable has submerged. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has urged people to step out only if necessary.

At least five soldiers were killed in yet another dastardly attack on the Indian Army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. After being ambushed, the Army engaged the attackers in a firefight. The incident took place around 3.30 pm on Tuesday (July 8). The number of militants involved in the attack has not been ascertained as of yet.