Day: July 27, 2022

Hooch deaths: Kejriwal questions the selling of alcohol despite Gujarat being a dry state

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After more than 22 people died and 60 fell ill due to consumption of spurious alcohol in the state’s Ahmedabad and Botad districts, Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday questioned the Gujarat government. Kejriwal, after condoling the deaths earlier in the day, was quoted as saying by news agency ANI: “A very sad incident came to my knowledge that more than 25 people have died in Bhavnagar after drinking spurious liquor and several others are admitted to the hospitals. I wish them speedy recovery.” “The question is that if Gujarat is a dry state then…

India hiked Russian oil import by more than 400,000 bpd in April-May: Report

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The Central Bank of Russian Federation (CBRF) said on Tuesday that India cranked up Russian oil imports by 4.7 times in April – May, or by more than 400,000 barrels per day (bpd), year-on-year, thanks to a price discount. After being shunned by Western companies and countries since sanctions were imposed against Moscow for what it calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine, Indian refiners are said to have been snapping up relatively cheap Russian oil. The central bank also said that China increased Russian oil purchases by 55% in May, when Russia…

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah greets personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on its Raising Day

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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah has greeted the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on its Raising Day. In a tweet, the Home Minister said with its valour, CRPF has not only made a unique contribution in keeping the security of the country intact, but has also created a glorious history of valour, which every Indian is proud of. I congratulate the Jawans of the CRPF on the Raising Day and salute their service and dedication to the Nation. The Central Reserve Police Force was…

US President Biden to hold talks with China’s Xi amid new tensions over Taiwan

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China has stepped up its military provocations against Taiwan in recent years, and there are fears that it’s trying to intimidate the island into accepting Beijing’s demands to unify with the communist mainland Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will speak Thursday, according to a US official, their first conversation in four months coming amid new tension between Washington and Beijing over China’s claims on Taiwan. The planned talks between the two leaders — the fifth in a series of regular check-ins — have been in the works for weeks.…

Bihar: Lightning strike kills 20, CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

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Bihar news: CM Nitish Kumar appealed to the people to keep vigil during bad weather and follow suggestions issued by the disaster management department. Lighting strikes claimed the lives of at least 20 people in separate incidents in eight districts of Bihar on Tuesday, officials said. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an ex-gratia of Rs four lakh while extending his condolences to the family of the deceased.  “My deepest condolences to the affected families. An ex-gratia of Rs four lakh will be given immediately to the next of kin of…

ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters

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ECGC has introduced a new scheme to provide enhanced export credit risk insurance cover to the extent of 90% to support small exporters under the Export Credit Insurance for Banks Whole Turnover Packaging Credit and Post Shipment (ECIB- WTPC & PS).  The scheme is expected to benefit a number of small-scale exporters availing of export credit with banks which hold the ECGC WT-ECIB covers. This will also enable the small exporters to explore new markets/new buyers and diversify their existing product portfolio competitively. Addressing  a press conference in Mumbai today, ECGC…

Central Consumer Protection Authority completes two years of glorious establishment

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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated country-wide campaign to prevent sale of spurious and counterfeit goods that violate Quality Control Orders (QCOs) published by the Central Government and raise awareness and consciousness among consumers to purchase goods that conform to BIS Standards, informed Ms. Nidhi Khare, Chief Commissioner CCPA here today. CCPA completed its two years of glorious establishment on July 24, 2022. While addressing media persons, Ms. Khare said that CCPA so far has issued 129 notices, 71 for misleading, 49 for unfair trade practice, and 9…

Vice President interacts with expeditioners from ‘North East on Wheels’

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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called upon people to give preference to domestic tourism and explore all parts of the country before choosing to tour abroad. Stressing the need for giving impetus to tourism in the North East, Shri Naidu said that “frequent people-to-people exchanges and   interactions can strengthen the unity and integrity of our nation.” The Vice President was interacting with the participants of the expedition – ‘North East on Wheels’ organised by Amazing Namaste Foundation in which 75 bikers including 5 women from 18 states travelled…

Vice President calls for doing away with the colonial mindset and practices from all spheres of our lives

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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for doing away with the colonial mindset and practices from all spheres of our lives. Emphasising the need to return to our roots, he wanted the younger generation to follow the high ethical and moral standards set by our forefathers and freedom fighters. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 75th Foundation Day celebrations of Hansraj College of Delhi University today, the Vice President referred to a number of recent initiatives by Rajya Sabha to do away with colonial practices such as…

Delhi L-G approves withdrawal of cases against migrants for violating Covid lockdown norms

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Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the withdrawal of cases against migrant labourers for violating lockdown measures during the covid-19 pandemic. There were 25 cases registered against more than 164 migrants. According to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, adopting a humanitarian approach, it has been observed that these violations are very small, and were committed by helpless migrants under compulsion during the covid-19 lockdown. This decision has also been taken, keeping in mind the Supreme Court’s decision of June 9, which said that most people had lost their livelihood…