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New Delhi: India has relaxed the rules governing duty free imports of raw sugar, giving importers greater flexibility to process the commodity into refined sugar and sell it in the domestic market. The move comes as sugar prices have increased in recent weeks and demand is expected to rise during the upcoming festive season. The government is also stepping up monitoring of the sugar trade to prevent hoarding and speculative activity. Under the original notification issued on August 20, the government allowed duty free imports of up to 1 million tonnes of raw sugar through a tariff rate quota until…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Former Goa Congress President Amit Patkar and Fatorpa MLA Vijai Sardesai have joined hands in raising concerns over the issues facing teaching and non-teaching staff associated with Diocesan Society-run schools, warning the Goa government of strong protests if the matter is not resolved. Patkar said nearly 400 teaching and non-teaching staff associated with around 138 schools remain affected and claimed that the government had been given a 10-day deadline to act. He warned that Congress may take to the streets if the concerns are not addressed. Patkar said a contempt petition has also been filed in the…

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has launched a sharp attack on the BJP following remarks by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari that she claimed amounted to a threat to restrict her movement. Banerjee shared a video of Adhikari’s remarks on social media, in which he appeared to say that she would not be allowed to step out of her home. The statement triggered a strong response from the TMC leader, who questioned the authority of any elected government to restrict the movement of a political opponent. Banerjee accused the BJP of creating an atmosphere in which political…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday and highlighted the significant expansion of India-Russia economic cooperation across several key sectors. Jaishankar, who arrived in Russia for a two day visit, conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to Putin and delivered a personal message from the Indian leader. The meeting covered bilateral relations as well as major global developments. During the discussion, Jaishankar pointed to the progress made in trade, energy, fertilisers and nuclear cooperation. He said the two countries had a strong record of cooperation to present and expressed confidence in…

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has raised concerns over reported threats targeting Kashmiri Pandits and called on police and intelligence agencies to investigate their origin. Abdullah said the emergence of such threats was a serious matter and stressed that law enforcement authorities must respond promptly. He urged the police and intelligence agencies to examine the source of the warnings and take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of members of the Kashmiri Pandit community. The Chief Minister recalled an incident around two years ago in which Kashmiri Pandit employees were targeted, saying the episode had created…

New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has triggered fresh speculation about his political future after saying that the younger generation should be given an opportunity to take on greater responsibilities. Speaking at an Eklavya Ekal Vidyalaya teacher and supervisor training programme in Katol, Nagpur district, Gadkari reflected on his three decades in public life and the highs and lows he has experienced during his political career. Gadkari said he had worked continuously in public life for around 30 years and received several honours during the journey. He then indicated that he could not continue working at the same pace and…

New Delhi: Delhi Police has introduced a 10 point intelligence framework aimed at improving preparedness ahead of large protests and public gatherings in the national capital. The new approach places greater emphasis on gathering detailed information before major demonstrations, following concerns over police preparedness during recent protests and clashes around Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place. Under the revised strategy, police units will collect information well beyond estimated crowd size and the location of a demonstration. Officers will seek details about expected participants, organisers, demands, mobilisation methods, accommodation, local contacts, funding and logistical arrangements. Police will identify the expected number and…