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Gujarat HC orders Rs 25L compensation for widow of covid warrior

The Gujarat High Court has ordered the state government to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to the family of Ahmed Patel, a corona warrior who died from Covid-19 while distributing essential commodities.
IndiaTimes - Published

Amid Conflict With Pakistan, Is India Ready With Food, Other Commodities? Modi Govt Says...

The minister cautioned not to fall prey to misleading reports, and any person indulging in hoarding or stockpiling would be prosecuted under relevant sections of the Essential Commodities Act.
Zee News - Published

Rumours Of Food Grain Shortage Baseless, Says Union Minister; Advises Against Panic Buying

The rumour that there is a shortage of food and essential commodities in the country is completely false. No one should pay attention to such baseless claims, appealed Union Minister for Food, Public..
Zee News - Published

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj Raj Sangam station to remain closed from Feb 9 to 14

Prayagraj Raj Sangam station will be closed for passengers from February 9 to 14 due to the Maha Kumbh. Trains will continue to operate from nearby stations. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the UP..
IndiaTimes - Published

Delhi Pollution: Air quality plummets to 'severe+' category as AQI inches closer to 500 in Delhi-NCR, GRAP IV imposed

Under the GRAP stage 4, the authorities suspended in-person classes for all except for students of classes 10 and 12. Entry of trucks into Delhi has been prohibited except for the trucks carrying..
DNA - Published

Bad air: Noida bans goods vehicles in peak hours

Noida has banned goods vehicles on key routes during peak hours to streamline traffic and comply with GRAP stage 1 guidelines. Restrictions apply to all goods vehicles from 7am to 11am and 5pm to 10pm...
IndiaTimes - Published

MHA to open Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars for civilians in Manipur

Union home minister Amit Shah unveiled a plan to provide essential commodities at reasonable prices in Manipur. From September 17, Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars will be accessible to civilians. The..
IndiaTimes - Published

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Sharad Pawar takes on Modi at Muktainagar

Says PM didn’t keep promise of lowering prices of essential commodities, and ignored farmers when they protested
Mid-Day - Published

India imposes fresh port restrictions on export of essential commodities to Maldives


IndiaTimes - Published

Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities


IndiaTimes - Published

'Signifies longstanding friendship': Maldives foreign minister thanks India for allowing export of essential commodities

Maldives FM thanked India for export support amid strained ties. Renewed quota for 2024-2025 symbolizes friendship. DGFT lifts export restrictions on essential items. High Commissioner announces unique..
IndiaTimes - Published

India approves highest-ever export quotas for essential commodities to Maldives amid tensions

Last year too, India continued to export rice, sugar and onions to the Maldives despite a worldwide ban on the export of these items from India.
DNA - Published

India allows exports of essential goods to Maldives despite strained ties

India allows limited exports of essential commodities to Maldives to counter rising Chinese influence. Exports exempt from bans in 2024/25. Tensions rise as Maldives shifts towards Beijing under new..
IndiaTimes - Published

India advises citizens not to travel to Myanmar's Rakhine state amid deteriorating situation

India has issued an advisory for Indian citizens, advising them not to travel to the Rakhine state of Myanmar amid a deteriorating security situation. The ministry of external affairs cited the..
IndiaTimes - Published

CITU slams union interim budget as privatization push

CITU criticizes Nirmala Sitharaman's interim budget as a collection of falsehoods and a desperate push towards privatization. The budget's claims of a 50% increase in average income and moderate..
IndiaTimes - Published

Truck drivers' strike disrupts supply chain across states

A nationwide strike by truckers and transporters demanding withdrawal of stringent penalties for hit-and-run cases has caused disruptions in public services and the supply chain across various states...
IndiaTimes - Published

Kerala govt to extend helping hand to rain-hit Tamil Nadu

The Kerala government will extend a helping hand to flood-hit Tamil Nadu by providing kits containing essential commodities to the affected families there, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said here on..
IndiaTimes - Published

'Mehngaai-nomics': Kharge slams govt over rise in prices of essential commodities

In a post on X, Mallikarjun Kharge shared a video montage comparing the 2014 prices of essential items such as milk, onion, tomatoes, and sugar with their current prices to highlight inflation...
IndiaTimes - Published

SPR City Witnesses No Water Logging Despite Intense Rains

Two days after intense rain pounded Chennai, *SPR City* located in an area that often sees intense flooding was totally free of waterlogging. This is in stark contrast to the surrounding areas of the..
NewsVoir - Published

Eye on 2024, Centre moves to curb prices of onion & sugar

The government has introduced new measures to control food prices and increase availability in the domestic market. These measures include a ban on onion exports, restrictions on sugar mills and..
IndiaTimes - Published

Amit Shah inaugurates key initiatives at ITBP's 62nd foundation day ceremony

Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually addressed the 62nd Raising Day ceremony of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and inaugurated the Self Sustainable Energy Buildings (SSEB) and drones for the..
IndiaTimes - Published

Congress leader wears garland of onions, slams BJP governments at Centre, in MP for price rise

Congress leader Ragini Nayak wore a garland of onions to protest against the rising prices of onions in Bhopal. She criticized the BJP governments at the Centre and in Madhya Pradesh for causing..
IndiaTimes - Published

Bengal ration scam proceeds diverted through 2 shell companies: ED tells court

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed that a significant amount of money from the ration distribution irregularities case in West Bengal was diverted through two shell companies registered in..
IndiaTimes - Published

Awami National Party Leader Javed Khan Shot Dead In Pakistan's Swabi

Javed Khan's son Abbas Khan told police that he was purchasing essential commodities in Swabi city when he received the news regarding his father's death. He said that his father was lying dead near..
Zee News - Published

Can’t ask troops to clear Manipur roads: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and the Manipur government to take steps, including airdropping, to ensure supply of food and essential commodities to people affected by road blockades put..
IndiaTimes - Published

Busy breaking Opposition parties: Shiv Sena (UBT) attacks Centre over inflation

Lashing out at the Centre, Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed that it was busy "breaking the opposition parties" amid the soaring prices of essential commodities
Mid-Day - Published Also reported by •Zee News

What is facekini, bizarre skincare trend gaining popularity in China due to heat?

The Facekinis and other sun protection measures have become essential commodities for people in China during this extreme heatwave, as they prioritize their health and skin protection against the..
DNA - Published

Manipur Violence: 54 Dead; Most Shops Open As Army Takes Control

Most shops and markets in Imphal town and other places opened in the morning with people buying vegetables and other essential commodities even as security forces were deployed in large numbers. 
Zee News - Published

Noida Expressway: No entry for heavy vehicles from 7 am to 10 pm

Vehicles carrying essential commodities such as fruits, vegetables, milk, medicine and fuel etc will be allowed to ply.
DNA - Published