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It said that while international sugar prices have reached their highest levels in a decade in April-May 2023, the domestic prices have a nominal inflation of about 3 per cent, which is commensurating with the hike in fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane.In fact, international sugar prices are almost 50 per cent higher than those in India, official sources said.At the end of July 2023, India had sugar stock of about 108 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), which is sufficient to meet domestic demand for remaining months of current sugar season 2022-23 and also for optimum stock of about 62…

In an order, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) said: “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in service of Ajay Kumar Bhalla, lAS (AM:84) as Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs for a further period of one year beyond August 22, 2023 up to August 22, 2024.”The 1984 batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre was first appointed as the Home Secretary on August 22, 2019 for a fixed two year tenure till August 2021.However, the government gave him an extension twice subsequently.Bhalla has served as the Union Power Secretary before becoming Home Secretary.–IANS aks/vd

The 20-year old Nashville-based singer gave one of the best vocal performances of his career so far belting out some extremely beautiful high notes and delivering them with great emotion, with the accompanying piano and simple drums giving it a very jazz like vibe.It may not be too prudent to say that Stephen actually looks a little like Elvis Presley here, and even his style is a bit reminiscent of some of the pop tunes that Elvis, John Lennon or Paul McCartney have belted out in their careers . While he may not have the chops of these legends, he…

He said that the probe of arms looting is now underway under the supervision of Inspector General of Police-level officer. “Before completion of the probe, we are unable to disclose the details of the arms looted,” the police chief told the media. A Manipur Police statement late on Thursday night said that a mob ransacked Keirenphabi Police outpost and Thangalawai Police outposts of Manipur Armed Police’s 2nd Battalion in Bishnupur and took away a huge cache of arms and ammunition. The mob, comprising men and women, also attempted to snatch arms and ammunition from Heingang police station and Singjamei police…

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Hormonal changes, especially those during and after pregnancy, obesity, and unhealthy lifestyle are the major drivers of increasing instances of degenerative bone diseases in young women, said doctors here on National Bone and Joint Day on Friday.Every year, the National Bone and Joint Day is observed on August 4 in India to raise awareness about bone and joint health among the population and prevent various musculoskeletal disorders and conditions. Degenerative joint and bone disease is another name for osteoarthritis. It’s a chronic process of wear and tear on the joint that progresses with time. “Women…

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Homegrown digital maps and deep-tech company MapmyIndia on Friday said that its revenue grew 37.5 per cent (year-on-year) to Rs 89.4 crore in the first quarter of FY24, with PAT growing 25.2 per cent YoY to Rs 37.4 crore.The company said that EBITDA grew 25.2 per cent YoY to Rs 37.4 crore during the quarter.“We are delighted with our Q1FY24 results wherein MapmyIndia achieved all-time highs in revenue, EBITDA, and PAT,” said Rakesh Verma, Chairman and Managing Director, MapmyIndia.Map-led business EBITDA margin was strong at 54.1 per cent whole IoT-led business EBITDA margin continued to…

San Francisco, Aug 4 (IANS) Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have hosted another engagement party on the billionaire’s $500 million super yacht in Italy. Among those who attended the star-studded affair were Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his rumoured girlfriend, Paula Hurd, reports Page Six.Gates, 67, and Hurd, 61, were photographed sitting in the yacht and chatting with other guests.American entrepreneur Wendi Murdoch, the ex-wife of media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, was among the VIP guests at the lavish party, according to the report.In May, Bezos, 59, and Sanchez, 53, got engaged, and shortly after they arrived in…

Sonu Sood will drop a dirty bomb on the Gang’s hard won victory as he will proceed to reveal that each contestant selected as a weak link will be nominated by the Gang Leaders in the previous episode will be given a new ‘Kaand’ to perform.Immunity will still be up for grabs but with a not too pleasant catch that could spell trouble for the entire gang, and indeed it may just as well. This will leave both the aspiring Roadies and the Gang Leaders shocked and surprised as their carefully crafted plans will go down the drain.With the onslaught…

The Teachers Transfer Policy was notified in 2016 and was revised in 2017, an official statement said.Certain changes were also made subsequently from time to time. Over the period of time the department experienced certain challenges in implementing the current policy.”It is considered to repeal the policy and introduce a new policy by amending few existing provisions, introducing some new provisions and making it concise and precise,” added the statement.To keep up the morale of families of soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation, the Cabinet revised “Compassionate Appointment (for the family member of Armed Forces and Central…

“This is a big jolt to the propaganda and compromised system of the BJP. If this would not happen, they would continue their conspiracy against lawmakers of opposition parties and make them stay outside the parliamentary system. Satyamev Jayate,” he said. Congress MLA Ajit Sharma said: “We welcome the decision of the Supreme Court. It is not only a victory of Rahul Gandhi but it is a victory of the people of the country.”–IANSajk/vd