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Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) The police in Bihar’s Araria on Friday arrested the district President of AIMIM in connection with a diesel theft case.The accused has been identified as Rahmat Ali, who was arrested from Sonpur Chakorwa village under the Narpatganj police station.“The accused was using a unique modus operandi to steal diesel. He was using a specially-designed truck equipped with a high-pressure pump. He used to park his truck alongside other trucks, put a pipe and extract diesel in a few minutes,” said Ram Pukar Singh, SDPO of Araria Sadar.The district police also seized the truck equipped with a…

The Minister said this in a written reply in Lok Sabha in response to a query whether the government has implemented the best practices/policies to eliminate trans fats in the country following specific criteria established by WHO to limit industrially produced trans fats.”FSSAI has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Second Amendment Regulations, 2021 on February 2,2020 and Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Tenth Amendment Regulations, 2020 on December 29, 2020 to reduce the maximum limit of industrial trans fatty acids to not more than two per cent by weight…

Guwahati, Aug 11 (IANS) In a major boost for the development of Indian badminton, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) inaugurated the state-of-the-art National Centre of Excellence, here on Friday. The MoU was signed between BAI and the Government of Assam, unfolding a historic chapter for India sports during the launch event.The grand inauguration ceremony was attended by Chief Minister of Assam and BAI president Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Olympics champion badminton legend Taufik Hidayat, chief coach of Indian team Pullela Gopichand, members of the historic Thomas Cup-winning team, Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare, Assam, Nandita Gorlosa, Dalipkumar Seth,…

A Congress source told IANS: “Rahul Gandhi will be visiting France, Belgium and Norway.”The source said that the Congress leader will also be interacting with the members of the European Union.He will also meet the students and the Indian diaspora during his visit.Earlier this year, Rahul Gandhi visited the US and UK.He also interacted with students, the Indian diaspora and with some prominent university members.–IANSaks/pgh

Talking to mediapersons, the Chief Minister said that the Manipur problem can not be solved by bullets.He said the Congress and other opposition parties had demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak in the Parliament on Manipur, but when the Prime Minister started speaking they walked out. “They (opposition parties) are fully exposed … Their intention was only to disrupt the Parliament proceedings and had nothing to do with Manipur. For their vested interest, they raised hue and cry in the Parliament but they do not genuinely care for Manipur,” Sarma said on the sidelines of a function here.The Assam…

Akashdeep Singh (19′), Harmanpreet Singh (23′), Mandeep Singh (30′), Sumit (39′) and karthi Selvam (51′) scored in India’s win, putting the hosts in title contention against Malaysia who beat defending champions Korea 6-2 in the first semi final of the day.Coming into the semi final clash after an important win against nemesis Pakistan in their previous match, table toppers India showed sublime form and intent to win right from the word go. They set off their attack with an early PC but didn’t convert. The next few minutes were intensely fought with Japanese forwards Taiki Takade and Shota Yamada taking…

This became applicable from July 17, 2023 onwards, the government said, adding that the new visa rules will affect students from all nations.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in an oral response to a question by Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Ray in Lok Sabha that from January 1, 2024 onwards, international students will not be able to bring dependents unless they are on postgraduate courses, currently designated as research programmes.In 2022, the number of Indian students (excluding dependents) who have gone to the UK for studies was 1,39,539, the minister further said.”The new visa rules will affect students from all…

“We are concerned because those children are in jail, this is what we were told,” said a bench comprising of Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar to the counsel of the state of Uttar Pradesh.In response, the counsel submitted that he will request for an adjournment of the matter as he doesn’t have instructions from the state officials on this count.“They are in child care custody,” the counsel added.“But, on what ground? If they have a relative, they should be released,” the bench said.At this, the state government counsel said: “I will get the instructions.”Reportedly, the sister of slain…

A report in Cricbuzz said Laxman was anticipated to take charge of the coaching staff in Ireland as head coach Rahul Dravid and his team, who are currently in the USA for the last phase of the bilateral T20I series against West Indies, will head back to India.”However, it has now been revealed that the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) will not be part of the tour. Instead, a few other coaches such as Sitanshu Kotak and Sairaj Bahutule will be part of the support staff,” the report added.Laxman had previously travelled with the Indian team as head…

A senior police officer said that the accused has been identified as Umaang, while the deceased have been identified as Rajesh Yadav (42) and Ranjan Yadav (26), both residents of Mahipalpur. Rajesh was married to Umang’s sister.Providing details, the police said the incident took place on Thursday. A call was received at the Vasant Kunj police station at around 11 p.m., reporting a stabbing incident.On reaching the spot near Avalon Hotel in Mahipalpur, the police found two unconscious men with stab wounds on their bodies.”The suspect was also present at the scene. The injured were rushed to the Safdarjung Hospital,…