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World Politics & Diplomacy 15 Oct 2026, 08:09 AM IST

Woman Sought After 74-Year-Old American Is Found Dead in Costa Rica Tourist Town

Costa Rican authorities are searching for a woman of interest after a 74-year-old American man was found dead in Playas del Coco, a popular beach destination on the country’s Pacific coast. The case has drawn attention because of the victim’s age, the tourist setting, and the limited public details released so far, leaving investigators to piece together the final hours before his death.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 06:27 AM IST

CPCRI Pilot Technology Pushes Coconut Sap Pre-Concentration to the Tree Top

The ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute has developed a pilot-scale technology that enables pre-concentration of coconut sap at the tree top, a move that could materially improve harvesting efficiency and reduce post-collection handling losses. Backed financially by the Coconut Development Board, the innovation points to a more scalable value-addition model for India’s coconut economy if it clears field validation and adoption hurdles.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 07:19 PM IST

CPCRI Pilot Technology Promises Tree-Top Pre-Concentration of Coconut Sap

The ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute has developed a pilot-scale technology for pre-concentrating coconut sap at the tree top, backed financially by the Coconut Development Board. The innovation could improve handling efficiency, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen the economics of coconut-based value chains if it moves successfully from pilot to wider adoption.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy07 Oct 2026, 06:37 AM IST

Experts Urge Wider Cocoa Planting, Better Seed Material to Cut Import Dependence

Agricultural experts are calling for a significant expansion of cocoa cultivation, backed by certified planting material and stronger quality controls, as India looks to reduce dependence on imported beans and build a more resilient domestic supply chain. The push comes amid rising interest in value-added cocoa products and renewed scrutiny of farm productivity, traceability and farmer returns.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 10:40 AM IST

Experts Urge Cocoa Area Expansion, Better Planting Material to Cut Import Dependence

Agricultural experts are calling for a wider expansion of cocoa cultivation, backed by certified planting material and stronger quality controls, as India seeks to reduce dependence on imports and build a more reliable domestic supply chain. The push comes amid rising interest in cocoa as a high-value crop with strong demand from the chocolate and confectionery industries.

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Global Markets & Equities12 Oct 2026, 08:32 PM IST

Americans Set to Spend Record $13.5 Billion on Halloween as Candy Prices Bite

U.S. consumers are preparing to spend a record amount on Halloween this year, even as candy prices climb and household budgets remain under pressure. The seasonal surge underscores how resilient discretionary spending can be, while also highlighting the impact of cocoa inflation and broader cost-of-living strains on retailers and shoppers alike.

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