he said that on one side there is the Kaleshwaram project and on the other side there is the power project-inquiry. He questioned how the Congress government was going to pay the pending bills to the contractors.
A person injured in the tempo traveller accident in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag succumbed to his injuries, taking the toll to 15, while the condition of four of the 11 injured is still critical, officials said on Sunday. A person who was brought to AIIMS, Rishikesh by air ambulance after the accident on Saturday died late at night, trauma surgeon Ruby Kataria said.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's resolute hundred helped India recover from a top-order collapse to post 265 for eight against South Africa in the first women's ODI at Chinnaswamy. Mandhana, who scored her sixth ODI ton, showcased adaptability on a sluggish pitch, guiding India after early dismissals of key batters like Shafali Verma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
A woman in Noida has claimed she found a centipede inside an ice-cream tub she ordered from an instant delivery app. Food safety officials have launched a probe into the matter. Samples of the ice-cream were collected from the store and sent for testing. The matter is under investigation and lab reports will be confirmed once received.
Indian Air Force's Rafale jets participated in Red Flag exercise in Alaska, showcasing interoperability with international partners. The IL-78 refuellers and C-17 aircraft played crucial roles in transportation and air-to-air refuelling during the exercise.
The ongoing water crisis in Delhi has led to widespread protests, vandalism, and political confrontations. The Delhi Jal Board office in Chhatarpur was vandalized by BJP workers, and BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri defended the damage, stating that it is natural and that people can do anything when they are angry. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party of corruption and demanded freedom from the government. AAP leader Atishi alleged that Bidhuri attacked the office with goons, claiming that the BJP is plotting... Читать дальше...
Amid the large-scale requirement for shoulder-fired air defence missiles, DRDO is going to carry out trials of the indigenous shoulder-fired air defence missiles before handing them over to the Indian Army for user trials.
While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Atishi said, "Delhi is currently facing severe heat. Even in this difficult time, the BJP has left no stone unturned, troubling the people of Delhi. The BJP is hatching a conspiracy against the people of Delhi. This conspiracy has three parts. The first part of this is to stop the water supply to Delhi from the BJP government of Haryana. Due to this not even a drop of water is left at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant."
Delhi Fire Service notes many structures lack fire safety certification, hindering evacuation. Atul Garg highlights challenges in evacuation due to obstructed escape routes and crowded markets, emphasizing the need for better fire safety measures.
As Delhi's water woes escalate amid the prevailing intense heatwave, AAP MLAs accused Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil of not intervening in the matter, while the BJP held 'matka-phod' protest against the Arvind Kejriwal government highlight the water crisis in Delhi.
Former HRD minister Kapil Sibal demanded a probe by Supreme Court-appointed officials into NEET exam irregularities and called for consultations with all states. He criticized PM Modi for staying silent on corruption in exams, urging political parties to raise the issue in Parliament.
The June full moon will appear remarkably low in the sky, making it the lowest full moon seen in years, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. This low position contributes to the phenomenon known as the "Moon Illusion."
Uttarakhand CM and PM Modi express grief over the Rudraprayag bus accident that claimed 14 lives. CM Dhami orders probe and PM Modi offers condolences and speedy recovery wishes.
Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that new criminal laws will be introduced in India from July 1, dismissing opposition allegations of inadequate consultation. The new laws will replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Evidence Act with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act.
A poll official on Sunday said an EVM was a standalone system that does not need an OTP to unlock it. Vandana Suryavanshi, returning officer of Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, was reacting to a report in Mid-day newspaper about a kin of Ravindra Waikar, the Shiv Sena candidate who emerged victorious there by a wafer thin margin of 48 votes, using a mobile phone connected to an EVM during vote counting on June 4.
The Delhi Police have announced plans to form smaller teams from their existing five bomb disposal squads (BDS) and 18 bomb detection teams (BDT) to meet the need for more units in case of emergencies. The police also mentioned 23 BDS/BDT units of the Central Armed Police Forces stationed in the national capital, which can be deployed after approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Five batches of BDS/BDT, each with 15 personnel in each batch, will be trained in this regard.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended financial aid to families of two Gorakhpur workers who died in a Kuwait fire and to pilgrims injured in a terrorist attack in Jammu's Reasi. He facilitated the return of their bodies and offered condolences, presenting Rs 5 lakh each to the bereaved families and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured.
Pradhan assures action against NTA officials for 2024 NEET exam irregularities as per SC recommendations, emphasizing the need for NTA improvement.
Home Minister Amit Shah directed security agencies in Jammu to implement area domination and zero-terror plans, replicating successes in Kashmir. The government aims to crack down on terrorists through innovative means, as discussed in a high-level meeting to review the security situation after recent attacks in the Union Territory.
The UN praised Israel's decision to pause fighting in a south Gaza area for aid deliveries but called for more concrete measures to address humanitarian needs. Israel's military announced a local pause to facilitate aid delivery in Rafah, though challenges persist in getting aid to those in need in Gaza. UN agencies emphasise the urgent need for food, water, shelter, and healthcare in the war-torn territory.
When looking at any sector, it is good to know the history of that sector, it helps in bringing the context to the possible investing time frame and also the risks which come with that particular investment. Aquaculture as a sector came into limelight in 1992-93. Best of the names of India Inc of that time entered the sector as the Indian economy was opening up and exports were expected to pick up. It was assumed that given the long coastline the production of shrimps would be an easy business to grow. Читать дальше...
