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05 May

India extended duty-free import of yellow peas by four months

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New Delhi | India has extended the timeline for duty-free imports of yellow peas by four more months until October 2024, according to an official notification.In early December, the central government allowed duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 2024, later to be extended till April and then June. It was part of New Delhi's intervention to cool the prices of the overall pulse basket. Reportedly, the duty on yellow peas was first implemented in November 2017 at 50 per cent. India largely imports yellow peas from Canada and Russia.India is a large consumer and grower of pulses and it…

05 May

I am a politician, not a servant of Gandhi family: Amethi candidate KL Sharma

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Raebareli | Responding to the BJP calling him a 'peon' of the Gandhis, the Congress' Amethi candidate KL Sharma on Sunday said he was a 'pure politician' and not a servant of the family, adding that Union Minister Smriti Irani, who holds the seat currently, will be defeated in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to private news on Sunday, the Congress leader said, It was a decision taken by the party high command. Nobody had been finalised as a candidate for this seat earlier. However, I can say with full confidence and conviction that I will defeat Smriti Irani.…

05 May

Private bus hits government bus in Maharashtra, one woman dead, 2 injured

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Maharastra | A private bus and a state transport bus collided on the Nagpur-Mumbai Samriddhi Expressway in Buldhana, Maharashtra. One woman has died and two people have been injured in this accident. According to the police, the private bus was going from Surat towards Mehkar. Meanwhile, the private bus collided with the state transport bus running ahead. The woman who died was traveling in a state transport bus. The injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The driver of the private bus has been arrested. Further action is being taken in the matter.

05 May

Tractor-trolley laden with illegal sand crushes ASI

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Shahdol | An ASI was crushed by a tractor-trolley that was illegally transporting sand in Shahdol. He died on the spot. The incident took place in Beohari police station area around 12 o'clock on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday. On Sunday, the police and administration demolished the tractor owner's illegal house by using a bulldozer. #subhead1 ASI Mahendra Bagri posted at Byohari police station had gone to Badauli village to arrest a permanent warranty absconding in a criminal case. ASI Gaya Prasad Kannauje and constable Sanjay Dubey were with him. Meanwhile, a tractor-trolley was seen coming from the front near…

05 May

IAF soldier injured in terrorist attack in Poonch dies : J-K

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Poonch | An Indian Air Force soldier who was injured in a terrorist attack in the Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir has passed away while one more is said to be critical, security force officials said. The soldier passed away during treatment at the hospital. One of the five Indian Air Force soldiers injured in the terrorist attack has passed away in hospital during treatment. One more soldier is critical and undergoing treatment while the remaining three are stable, Security Force officials. Terrorists attacked an Indian Air Force vehicle convoy in the Poonch sector in which military personnel have…

05 May

First picture of Baba Barfani, Height of Shivling is 8 feet; 52 days Amarnath Yatra will start from June 29

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Anantnag | The first picture of Baba Barfani has emerged from the holy cave of Amarnath in Anantnag district of Kashmir. The ice Shivalinga is about 8 feet high. Lakhs of devotees from all over the country come to Amarnath to see and worship this Shivalinga. This time the yatra will start from June 29 which will last for about 52 days. It will be completed on 29th August, the day of Rakshabandhan. Registrations for the yatra have started from 15th April. The process of getting the necessary medical certificate is going on. Indians between the age group of 13…

05 May

Parents should bear the cost of AC in school : Delhi HC

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New Delhi | Delhi High Court has said that the expenses of air conditioning in the school will have to be borne by the parents of the children studying there. AC is installed for the convenience of children. Therefore, its financial burden cannot be put on the school management alone. The court made this comment during the hearing on a parents' petition on May 2. The bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora said that the charge for AC is like the fees paid for laboratory and smart classes. Parents said the school is charging Rs…

05 May

I was beaten with a stick in class 5 : CJI

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New Delhi | Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud told that when he was in fifth class, he was beaten on the hand with a stick for a small mistake. Due to shame, he could not tell this to his parents till 10 days later. He had to hide his injured hand from his parents. The CJI said these things at the National Symposium on Juvenile Justice organized by the Supreme Court of Nepal in Kathmandu . Sharing the story of his childhood, he said that he would never forget that day. How you behave with children has an impact…

05 May

Never refused to give sample to NADA officials: Bajrang Punia

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New Delhi | Following the suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency on Sunday, wrestler Bajrang Punia opened up on the issue saying that never refused to give his samples to the NADA officials for the doping test. I want to clarify the news about me being asked to take a dope test I never refused to give my sample to NADA officials, I requested them to first answer me as to what action they took on the expired kit they brought to take my sample and then take my dope test. My lawyer Vidush Singhania will reply to this letter…

05 May

NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for not giving dope sample : Private sources

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New Delhi | The National Anti-Doping Agency suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia indefinitely, a move that could potentially jeopardise his bid to compete in the Paris Olympics, which is scheduled to be held later this year. According to sources, Punia failed to provide his urine sample for the selection trials at Sonepat on March 10, prompting NADA to issue the order suspending him from participation in any future events. With subject to paragraph 4:1:2 below and in accordance with article 7.4 of the NADR 2021, Bajrang Punia has been immediately provisionally suspended from participation in any competition or activity prior to…