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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]

Want to hop on to Rahul’s ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan’ bus? You’ll need a ticket!

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NAGALAND: For the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, anyone wishing to ride Rahul Gandhi's "Mohabbat ki Dukaan" bus must obtain a "special ticket," which has an image of the former Congress president dressed as his yatra avatar. The 'ticket' features a walking Gandhi in a T-shirt and trousers, signed by Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh. Posing with the ticket, Ramesh remarked in a post in Hindi on X, "This is the ticket for the 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan' bus in which Rahul Gandhi is travelling in the Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra."Those who want to meet and talk to Rahul Gandhi in this journey of justice against the injustice of the last 10 years, have been given such tickets and called in the bus," he stated. Gandhi is travelling in a specially designed Volvo bus equipped with a hydraulic lift that allows the leader to address the assembly from above the bus. 'Mohabbat ki Dukaan' is printed on the bus, which Congress leaders are referring to as 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on wheels.' During the Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi coined the phrase "Mohabbat Ki Dukaan" and declared that he was opening a "shop for spreading love" in "Nafrat ka Bazaar," or "market of hate." Along with his party comrades, Gandhi landed in Khuzama village in Kohima district, which borders Manipur, on Monday evening, leading the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to Nagaland. The march, which will take place primarily by bus but also on foot over 6,713 miles through 100 Lok Sabha constituencies in 15 states, will come to an end on March 20 or 21 in Mumbai. [caption id="attachment_9104" align="alignnone" width="300"] Want to hop on to Rahul's 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan' bus? You'll need a ticket![/caption]

Ravinder Raina starts BJP’s wall writing campaign in J&K

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JAMMU: In Jammu and Kashmir, J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina launched his party's wall-writing campaign on Monday. He sketched the party's emblem on a wall close to the party offices here, according to a press statement. The party's national president, J P Nadda, launched the campaign in Delhi earlier that same day. Speaking at the event, Ravinder Raina stated that the "wall writing" is a component of the party's campaign for the approaching Lok Sabha elections. In addition to writing "Ek Baar Fir Modi Sarkar" on the wall, he made a call to vote so that the Modi government would be re-formed and Jammu and Kashmir would continue to grow together with the rest of the country. He declared that by making sure that every booth in the area has wall writings, the Abhiyaan will be implemented on a ground level. "The political stability brought about by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union administration has strengthened the nation on all fronts and advanced it alongside its citizens. The party workers need to labour nonstop until the elections in order to carry out this development mission at the same pace, according to Raina. Additionally, he requested that they do everything in their power to ensure that the worthy public is aware of the public welfare programmes the Modi administration has started. In order to obtain unprecedented support for the Modi government in the next Lok Sabha elections, Raina encouraged party cadres to embrace the goals, policies, and accomplishments of the Modi government while carrying out development and public welfare initiatives in the community. [caption id="attachment_9101" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ravinder Raina starts BJP’s wall writing campaign in J&K[/caption]

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Govt working to eliminate terrorists, destroy separatist ecosystem in J&K: LG

editor January 16, 2024

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated on Monday that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is dying and that the administration is developing a well-thought-out plan to eradicate terrorists as well as dismantle the "separatist ecosystem" in the Union territory. Sinha went on to say that after Article 370 was repealed in 2019, the government has taken a number of actions to bring Jammu and Kashmir's situation closer to normal and forward-moving. He went on to say that the recent terror attacks in Union territory were merely an attempt by anti-Indian forces supported by Pakistan toSinha was addressing an event here hosted by the Bharat Prakashan, which publishes the Organiser and Panchjanya periodicals inspired by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's frame of thinking. "There isn't a sound of gunfire in Jammu and Kashmir right now. All that is audible is the clamour of development. "Terrorism is dying," Sinha declared during the function. The Jammu and Kashmir LG responded to concerns later by saying that the only remaining option was to "completely" eradicate the separatist environment because it had been severely damaged. "We will have to completely root them out in the coming days," he stated. "It is true that there have been a few instances where the bordering nation has made great efforts.However, as of right now, I can assure you that efforts are being made in accordance with a carefully thought-out plan to eradicate the entire ecology (of terrorists and separatists)," Sinha claimed. There are attempts to bring "permanent peace" back, according to Sinha. He declared, "To a great extent, success has been achieved in this direction," and expressed the confidence that the administration will keep accomplishing achievement in line with the "expectations and aspirations" of the nation's citizens. spark debate around the globe about how things in Jammu and Kashmir are still not normal. [caption id="attachment_9085" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt working to eliminate terrorists, destroy separatist ecosystem in J&K: LG[/caption]

DC Pulwama kicks-off National Road Safety Month-2024 with a vision for ‘Zero Accident Related Mortality’

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PULWAMA, JANUARY 15: In a solemn inauguration ceremony at the Administrative Complex Pulwama, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom today spearheaded the commencement of National Road Safety Month-2024. This significant event saw the…

Want To Make Manipur Peaceful, Harmonious Again: Rahul On 2nd Day Of Nyay Yatra

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Senapati (Manipur), Jan 15: The Congress stands with the people of Manipur and wants to make the State peaceful and harmonious again, former party chief Rahul Gandhi said on January 15 as he interacted with…

PM Modi releases first instalment of PM-JANMAN to 1 lac beneficiaries

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NEW DELHI: Via video conference on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed the first installment to one lakh Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) recipients under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). According to the government, 7500 camps have been set up in more than 100 districts over the past two months, where individuals may apply for central government initiatives and get necessary documents including bank accounts, birth certificates, and Adhar cards. The various ministries have approved schemes worth Rs 4700 crore, which include 1200 km of roads for the most backward districts and one lakh beneficiaries housed in Pucca.Apart from this, there are proposals for 100 girls' hostels, 900 Anganwadi centres, 100 medical units, and 400 multipurpose centres which have been accepted. In line with the Prime Minister's efforts…

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Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Resumes In Manipur; To Halt In Nagaland At Night

editor January 15, 2024

Imphal (Manipur), Jan 15: The second day of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra resumed from Imphal West in Manipur in the early hours of Monday. After starting in Sekmai and continuing to Kangpokpi and Senapati in Manipur, the Yatra will come to an end at night in Nagaland. "Day 2 of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra began bright and early at 7:30am with the traditional flag hoisting by Seva Dal at the campsite," stated Congress national secretary Jairam Ramesh in a post published on X today. Keisham Meghachandra, Manipur's PCC President, raised the flag. The yatra will go from Sekmai to Kangpokpi, Senapati in Manipur, and finally a nighttime stop in Nagaland.Supriya Shrinate, the party's social media spokeswoman, posted on X "We're ready to fight back against all injustices, shouting for justice." Will hear what you have to say about insecurity, crime, unemployment, inflation, and poverty And together, we shall find a solution. Rahul Gandhi, the Member of Parliament for Wayanad, and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge launched the yatra on Sunday from Thoubal in Manipur. Over the course of 67 days, the yatra will travel over 6,700 km and pass through 110 districts. Before the yatra began, the party's leaders and workers offered a quiet tribute to those lost in the state's violence. On Sunday, Rahul Gandhi stated that his party launched the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in order to guarantee justice for the people, who are currently going through a time of "great injustice" in the nation. It was questioned why the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was held. It's because India is currently experiencing a time of extreme injustice. After beginning his yatra from Thoubal in Manipur, Rahul Gandhi remarked, "It is of all kinds - social, political, and economical." The leader of the Congress party also took a harsh stance against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that it is "shameful" that the nation's leader chose not to visit the state riven by ethnic conflict and shed tears for the people."Since 2004, I have been involved in politics, and this was my first visit to an area in India where the entire system of governance had collapsed." Following his state visit on June 29, Manipur lost its identity, became divided, and animosity was dispersed throughout the region, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives. People witnessed the death of loved ones in front of them. Furthermore, the Indian prime minister has yet to visit you to hold your hand and wipe your tears. It's a disgraceful thing, Rahul remarked. [caption id="attachment_9038" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Resumes In…

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…

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Rana leads Swachh Teerath Abhiyan at Kol Kandoli Temple, greets people on Makar Sankranti

editor January 15, 2024

NAGROTA: As part of the BJP's nationwide initiative ahead of the dedication of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana led the cleanliness drive at the historic and heritage Kol Kandoli Temple, the first stop on the pilgrimage route to the shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji Cave Shrine. Rana said that temples, as sanctuaries of faith, hold a special place in the hearts of every Sanatani. Interacting with the devotees, Rana stated, "It's important we maintain these sacred spaces with utmost care and cleanliness, which is not just a physical aspect but a reflection of our devotion for the diviner".He mentioned the BJP's dedication to constructing the nation and said the party has always pushed people to adopt cleanliness as a way of life. As a proper response to Swachh Bharat Abhyan, he remarked, let us make our temples not just places of worship but also models of cleanliness. Let us set an example for others to follow. Devender Rana also participated in the Kanya Poojan and Havan, which were celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, a national holiday that marks the start of longer, warmer days and the conclusion of the winter solstice. Additionally, he participated in the community langer that was organised for the hordes of devotees from the nearby villages.On January 22, Prime Minister Yashasvi Narendra Modi hosted prayers and a Havan to ask God for blessings for the Sacred Pran Prathishta of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. On Makar Sankranti, he greeted the pious and prayed for the festival to unite people in thankfulness and joy. "Let this festival serve as a reminder to soar high in our endeavours and bring joy, prosperity, and unity to all," stated Rana. She also mentioned that the foundation of Sanatan Dharma, which is based on the belief in Vasudeva Kutumbakam, is prayers for the well-being of humanity. He stated that India's strength lies in its unity in diversity and that, in order to fulfil the Prime Minister's goal of making the nation Vishwaguru with Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas, brotherhood and amity must be further fostered. [caption id="attachment_9008" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rana leads Swachh Teerath Abhiyan at Kol Kandoli Temple, greets people on Makar Sankranti[/caption]

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