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Govt Levies 50% Export Duty On Molasses; Extends Lower Import Duties On Edible Oil Till Mar 2025

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NEW DELHI, Jan 16: Starting on January 18, the government would levy a 50% charge on the export of molasses, a byproduct of sugarcane that is used as a raw ingredient to produce alcohol. A statement from the Finance Ministry stated that molasses that comes from the extraction or refinement of sugar will be subject to an export tariff of 50%. The Finance Ministry also announced that the current concessional duty rates on imports of refined and crude edible oils, including palm, soy, and sunflower, will be extended by one year, ending on March 31, 2025.In June of last year, the basic import duty on refined soybean oil and sunflower oil was lowered from 17.5% to 12.5%. India imports a minor amount of crude soft oil, especially soyabean, from Argentina in addition to palm oil, which is primarily from Indonesia and Malaysia. Oil made from sunflowers is imported from Russia and Ukraine. [caption id="attachment_9110" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt Levies 50% Export Duty On Molasses; Extends Lower Import Duties On Edible Oil Till Mar 2025[/caption]

“2024 to be year of Technolgy Absorption”, says Army Chief General Manoj Pande on 76th Army Day

editor January 15, 2024Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, sent his best wishes for 76th Army Day. General Manoj Pande honoured warriors who gave their life in defence of the country during his speech to the army. "I extend my congratulations and best wishes to all Indian Army ranks, as well as to civilian staff, veterans, and their families, on the occasion of Army Day 2024. We honour and sincerely commemorate our friends who have given their life to defend the country. We will always be inspired by their ultimate sacrifice," he declared. "The Indian Army is essential to maintaining a safe and stable environment so that the country's development doesn't stop. We need to be resolute in pursuing that, and we should get stronger every day. I implore all 'Olive Green' members to persist in their steadfast dedication to thwarting national security threats," he continued. The Indian Army will observe 2024 as the "Year of Technology Absorption," according to the Chief of Army Staff, who also emphasised the Army's focus and efforts to use technology as a catalyst for revolutionary change.Warfare is still evolving in character.Last year, we started a comprehensive transformation process to better position ourselves for the future. We've advanced well and reached a number of significant turning points. Our efforts in capability building are based on the foundation of Atmanirbharta, to which we are devoted. As part of the Transformation Roadmap, the transformation into a contemporary, flexible, adaptable, and technologically advanced force prepared for the future will continue, according to General Manoj Pande. He further noted that the Army's obligation towards the veterans, Veer Naris and their families, remains a sacred commitment, adding, "Endeavours to augment welfare initiatives, proactively reach out to them and address their grievances must remain a focus area for commanders at all levels." In the minds of the people of India, the Indian Army has a unique status. I have no doubt that we will always be unwavering in our commitment to upholding the nation's trust in us. Let us once again commit ourselves to serving the country, in keeping with our fundamental values of "Naam," "Namak," and "Jai Hind." [caption id="attachment_9020" align="alignnone" width="300"] "2024 to be year of Technolgy Absorption", says Army Chief General Manoj Pande…

Speculative exchange of fire in Akhnoor sector, no ceasefire violation: Army

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JAMMU: The Army has stated that there has been no ceasefire violation (CFV) and that the purported gunfire that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning along the border in the Khour area of the Akhnoor sector was a speculative exchange of fire. "There are a number of media outlets carrying the story of the CFV on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor region. It is made clear that there hasn't been any CFV," a defence spokesperson stated. He clarified that the firefight is merely hypothetical because of the fog and low vision, which is typical behaviour on forward positions. "The Sector where speculative firing has taken place is primarily the International Border sector and not LoC," said the spokesperson. [caption id="attachment_9014" align="alignnone" width="300"] Speculative exchange of fire in Akhnoor sector, no ceasefire violation: Army[/caption]

Maldives calls for withdrawal of Indian troops by March 15; Core group meeting looks at workable solution

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NEW DELHI: While the two sides discussed a "mutually workable solution" to let the Indian military installations in the island nation to continue operating, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday demanded that India remove its military forces from his country by March 15. At the India-Maldives high-level core group's inaugural meeting in Male, the topic was covered in great detail. After meeting on the fringes of the COP28 summit in Dubai last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Muizzu of the Maldives agreed to form the core group on the controversial issue. The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that "both sides also held discussions on finding a mutually agreeable solution to enable continued operation of Indian aviation platforms that provide humanitarian and medvac services to the people of Maldives." At a press conference in Male, Muizzu requested that the Maldivian delegation notify Indian authorities in the core group meeting that the troops must be removed by March 15. Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim is the principal secretary to the president of the Maldives. Indian soldiers are not permitted to remain in the Maldives. According to Ibrahim, this administration's and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's policies are as follows. "During the meeting, both sides held discussions on wide-ranging issues related to bilateral cooperation towards identifying steps to enhance the partnership, including expediting the implementation of ongoing development cooperation projects," the MEA stated in a statement. "It was agreed to hold the next meeting of the high-level core group in India on a mutually convenient date," stated the statement. Currently, over ninety Indian employees are stationed in the Maldives, mostly to maintain and operate an aircraft and two helicopters. High Commissioner Munu Mahawar led the Indian delegation at the meeting, along with several other diplomats from the Indian mission.The Maldivian delegation included a number of officials, including Ibrahim Shaheeb, the high commissioner to India for the Maldives, and Ali Naseer Mohamed, the ambassador at large in the foreign ministry. The relationship between India and the Maldives saw some strain when Muizzu, who is viewed as a pro-Chinese politician, insisted that he would fulfil his election pledge to remove Indian military personnel from his nation after taking office. One of India's most important maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region is the Maldives, and during the previous administration in Male, bilateral relations generally increased, particularly in the fields of security and defence. On November 17, Muizzu took the oath of office as the president of the Maldives.He demanded that Indian military soldiers leave the Maldives one day after assuming the position of top dog. Muizzu has insisted that he will fulfil his pledge to remove Indian military soldiers from his nation at the polls. On Saturday, the president of the Maldives returned from a six-day trip to China. Both sides signed many agreements to deepen their relations during the visit. When Muizzu spoke to the media in Male after his return, he subtly poked fun at India. "We may be small, but that doesn't give you the licence to bully us," he responded. In order to lessen the nation's reliance on India, he also revealed intentions to secure imports of necessary food items, medications, and consumables from other nations.Three deputy ministers in Muizzu's ministry made disparaging remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, which sparked a huge outcry. The Maldivian government suspended Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, Mariyam Shiuna, and Malsha Shareef, deputy ministers in the youth ministry, when India brought up the matter with Male. The three deputy ministers implied that Modi was attempting to position the Union Territory as a substitute for the Maldives as a tourism destination by making derogatory remarks about him on 'X' after his visit to Lakshadweep. [caption id="attachment_9011" align="alignnone" width="300"] Maldives calls for withdrawal of Indian troops…

US-Based Professional To Celebrate ‘Pran Pratishtha’ In Prayagraj By Writing ‘Ram’ 11,000 Times

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LUCKNOW, Jan 14: Though she will not be present in Ayodhya to witness the historic ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of ‘Ram Lalla’, New York-based Sonal Singh, whose ancestors trace their origin to the temple town, is not…

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Indian Armed Forces One Of The Finest In The World: IAF Chief

editor January 14, 2024

New Delhi, Jan 14: The Indian armed forces have transformed with changing times to meet the challenges of the “entire spectrum of warfare,” IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said on Sunday. In…

Key Operative Of Pakistan-Based Terrorist Harvinder Rinda Arrested

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CHANDIGARH, Jan 12: Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced on Friday that a major terrorist operational member of Pakistan-based terrorist group Harvinder Rinda, who was arming members of a terror group to commit “sensational crimes” in Punjab, had been taken into custody. He was found in possession of eight live rounds and a Chinese handgun, according to the DGP. “In a major breakthrough, #AGTF (anti-gangster task force), Punjab in a joint operation with the central agencies has arrested Kailash Khichan, a key operative of #Pak based terrorist Harvinder Singh @ Rinda & #USA based Harpreet Singh @ Happy Passia,” Yadav tweeted on X.According to the results of the preliminary interrogation, "the accused Khichan was supplying weapons to the associates of terrorist outfit Babbar Khalistan International (BKI) on orders from terrorist Rinda to carry out sensational crimes in the State," the speaker continued. [caption id="attachment_8835" align="alignnone" width="300"] Key Operative Of Pakistan-Based Terrorist Harvinder Rinda Arrested[/caption]

“All major agencies estimate that India will be in top three economies of world” : PM at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

editor January 10, 2024Leave a comment

GUJARAT: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's resilience and economic momentum by making important announcements about large investments in the nation's port infrastructure while addressing the delegates and attendees of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. In order to make additional investments in India's port infrastructure, billion-dollar deals have been inked with corporations based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to PM Modi. Prime Minister Modi stated, "Agreements have been signed for new investments worth billions of dollars in India's port infrastructure by companies from the UAE."These accords have the potential to significantly alter India's maritime environment, promote economic expansion, and improve trade connections worldwide. The Prime Minister acknowledged the difficult global conditions in his speech, but he also emphasised India's impressive economic resilience and growth velocity. Attributing this achievement to ten years of targeted structural changes, he said, "We are all conscious of the worldwide situation. Therefore, a major factor contributing to the Indian economy's resistance and growth in these difficult times is our emphasis on structural changes during the past ten years. The Indian economy now has more potential, capability, and competitiveness because to these reforms."PM Modi underlined that, from ranking eleventh a decade ago, India's economy has grown to become the fifth largest in the world. "India is currently the world's fifth largest economy," declared the PM. Ten years prior, India ranked eleventh. According to current estimates from all major agencies, India's economy is expected to rank among the top three in the world in the near future. Allow individuals worldwide to conduct their own analysis, but I can assure you that it will occur." India is viewed by the international community as a key pillar of stability. The Prime Minister continued, "A friend who can be relied upon, a partner who supports development that puts people first, a voice for the global south, a global economic growth engine, a technology hub for problem-solving, a powerhouse of gifted youth, and a democracy that delivers..." The summit attendees applauded the Prime Minister for his hopeful vision and dedication to India's economic destiny. The government's goal to boost economic growth and solidify India's standing in the international economy is in line with the emphasis on structural changes and drawing significant investments, particularly in port infrastructure.The declarations made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit highlight the country's resolve to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities, establishing India as a major actor in the changing global economic scene. [caption id="attachment_8727" align="alignnone" width="300"] "All major agencies estimate that India will be in top three economies of world" :…

India’s Annual Hajj Quota Enhanced To 1.75 Lac Pilgrims This Yr: Nirupama Kotru

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JAMMU, Jan 9: India's yearly Hajj quota has been increased to 1.75 lakh pilgrims per year, according to Joint Secretary Minority Affairs Nirupama Kotru, a Kashmiri Pandit who was a member of the Indian delegation led by Union Minister Smriti Irani to sign the Hajj Agreement 2023. She stated that the Saudi government has decided to increase India's annual quota of first-time Hajj pilgrims to 1.75 lakh under the terms of the new Agreement 2024. The agreement's positive aspect, according to her, is that the majority of Hajj pilgrims this year will come from J&K. Additionally, J&K residents will be given priority over anyone on the waiting list who cancels their application or leaves the list.We now trail just Indonesia and Pakistan. Even so, we have asked the Saudi authorities to raise the quota to two lakh every year starting in the following year. MoS Foreign Ministry V Murlidharan and Union Minister Smriti Irani oversaw the arrangement. She noted that since last year's noteworthy initiative allowed women to perform the Hajj without a "Mehram," 6,000 applications from women wishing to go the Hajj without a "Mehram" had already been received this year. We predict that the number will rise even further this year compared to last. Additionally, we have made sure that anyone who wants to make this holy pilgrimage has no trouble finding facilities or anything else during our stay, the speaker continued.According to Nirupama, the Union Minister in charge of the facilities for Hajj travellers is herself, and she has had lengthy discussions with Saudi officials about how to better accommodate Indian pilgrims travelling on the Hajj. [caption id="attachment_8663" align="alignnone" width="300"] India’s Annual Hajj Quota Enhanced To 1.75 Lac Pilgrims This Yr: Nirupama Kotru[/caption]

Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon: Official

editor January 8, 2024Leave a comment

BEIRUT, Jan 8: Israel killed a senior commander of the Hezbollah organisation, which is supported by Iran, in an attack on southern Lebanon, a security source said AFP, heightening concerns that the Gaza battle may get worse. The security officer, who asked to remain anonymous due to security concerns, stated that the commander "had a leading role in managing Hezbollah's operations in the south." He "was killed in an Israeli strike targeting his car in the south," the spokesman continued. According to the official, the commander occupied multiple other prominent roles within the Shia movement. Following the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, Hezbollah and its fierce rival Israel have been exchanging gunfire across the border almost every day.However, there are now concerns about a wider conflict following the assassination of Hamas' deputy leader in Beirut last week. In the first attack on Beirut since the conflict began, Saleh al-Aruri, the most well-known Hamas figure to die, was killed in a missile strike that was largely blamed to Israel. In an effort to keep Lebanon out of the Israel-Hamas crisis, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell met with a political representative of Hezbollah on Saturday in Beirut. According to an AFP count, over 180 individuals have died in Lebanon as a result of cross-border gunfire in over three months. This number includes over 135 Hezbollah militants as well as over 20 civilian deaths, including three journalists.Israeli officials report that four civilians and nine troops have died in northern Israel. [caption id="attachment_8630" align="alignnone" width="300"] Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon: Official[/caption]

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