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On Punjab paddy crisis, Mann says ready to deal with farmers' agitation

AMID farmers' protests over tardy procurement of paddy in the kharif marketing season, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday warned all stakeholders -- farmers, commission agents (arthias) and rice millers -- saying his government is ready with plan B and will not allow \"blackmailing\".

THE K-FACTOR AND INDIA-CANADA DIPLOMATIC CHILL

O one really knows what struck Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun—both born in Punjab—to become “wanted” in India. Nijjar is no more; he was shot dead in June last year at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Punjabi-dominated Surrey of British Columbia province in Canada. Pannun runs Sikhs for Justice (SJF) outfit and is based in the US and possesses American and Canadian citizenship.

MARKETS SENSE THE SCENT OF A SLOWDOWN

IT is flowing out in dribs and drabs and is not yet a deluge of dismal news. As high-frequency growth indicators flash amber and red the stock markets seem to sense the scent of a slowdown.

Canada says other Indian diplomats 'clearly on notice'

THE diplomatic row between India and Canada continues as the Canadian foreign minister Melaine Joly said that the remaining Indian diplomats in Canada are \"clearly on notice\", a statement that came after Ottawa expelled six Indian envoys earlier this week.

Role of Supreme Court as people’s court must be preserved, says CJI

CHIEF Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday said the Supreme Court's role as a people's court must be preserved for the future, but this does not mean it has to fulfill the Opposition's role in Parliament.

In major bureaucratic reshuffle, MORTH, coal, MoEF get new secretaries

THE government on Saturday commenced a major reshuffle of senior bureaucrats.

IIM-Lucknow's 'Mind lab' to study students' stress

THIS happiness centre at IIM-Lucknow has not only rolled out courses on wellness and mindfulness but will soon set up a Mind Lab to measure and understand the stress and anxiety levels among students and help them lead a better academic life and a more balanced lifestyle.

Transparency matters: MHA amends guidelines on enemy properties

THE Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the guidelines of Enemy Property Disposal Order- 2018 to bring in more transparency and clarity.

Punitive law against hoax bomb threats likely soon

Initial proposals include five-year imprisonment, inclusion in no-fly list

TACKLING THE SOURCE OF PROBLEMS

COME elections, and newspaper front pages and social media timelines are full of new hospitals being launched or their foundation stones being laid, mostly in poll-bound states.

OMAR MUST JUGGLE DNA TO RESTORE PARADISE

OU can take the Kashmir out of Abdullah but you cannot take the Abdullah out of Kashmir. Last week, J&K's new Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on X: \"I am back\"—a Kashmiri Schwarzenegger acting as The Terminator who incinerated his political enemies. With 3.2 million followers, the 54-year-old, British-born, third-generation Abdullah's post was a deadly DNA denouement. During his swearing-in ceremony, he followed the family tradition of donning a sherwani and pajama which signaled locality, heredity and continuity.

A Life Extraordinary

Refusing to let a rare disease define her, Rashmirekha Bhuyan has made a mark as a novelist. Prasanta Mazumdar delves into her inspiring journey

A GUJARATI IN LETTER & SPIRIT

Dr. Ravjibhai Gabani is a government official, author and philanthropist. His journey of perseverance leaves a mark on Gujarati literature, reports Dilip Kshatriya

Raipur's Startup Revolution Begins

Civic body is fostering a facility for young entrepreneurs, turning Chhattisgarh's capital into a thriving centre for job creation, writes Ejaz Kaiser

Minor girl set afire in Andhra's Kadapa district

IN a horrifying incident, a youth allegedly attempted to murder a minor girl by setting her on fire in a premeditated attack. The incident took place near the Century plywood company in the forested area of Gopavaram mandal.

"'Amaravati rises again': Naidu relaunches works in Andhra capital city

\"DESTINY has finally found its course. After five years of neglect and crushed hopes, Amaravati rises again today. Our people's capital will now be rebuilt -- brick by brick, heart by heart. I congratulate my people of Andhra Pradesh as we reclaim our dream of a Capital City today -- especially our farmer sisters and brothers who kept our dream alive through their protests, and stood strong against every brutality unleashed. The work restarts today. Onward and upward!

BJP fields Haridas against Priyanka in Wayanad

THE BJP on Saturday announced its candidates for the upcoming byelections in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency and Palakkad and Chelakkara assembly seats.

Avaada commits ₹20K cr investment in Odisha

AVAADA Group, a leading green energy solution provider, on Saturday made a commitment to make a fresh investment of ₹20,000 crore in Odisha.

Only land sharks scared: Revanth

Says HYDRAA cracked down on those who encroached government lands, lakes and ponds

ED sleuths continue search in MUDA office for 2nd day

THE Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths continued their search in the MUDA Office for the second day on Saturday.

K'taka medical department officials hoarding supplies, diverting elsewhere?

OFFICIALS of Karnataka State Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd (KSMSCL) here have been allegedly hoarding huge quantities of essential medical supplies, particularly gloves, while misleading government hospitals into believing that they are in short supply.

Woman injured in firing between jeans wholesalers

A 22-year-old woman was injured by a bullet after multiple rounds were fired during a quarrel between two jeans wholesalers at Raja Market in Welcome, northeast Delhi, on Saturday, an official said.

No stay on Gymkhana green card termination

THE Delhi High Court has refused to stay the termination of 'Green Card' privileges for overage dependents of members at the prestigious Delhi Gymkhana Club.

Jain: Kejriwal to decide my future role

SENIOR AAP leader Satyendar Jain on Saturday said his future political responsibilities will be decided by the party and its convener Arvind Kejriwal.

‘Cleaning Yamuna never AAP’s priority’, says BJP as river enveloped in foam

EAST Delhi MP Harsh Malhotra on Saturday blamed the Aam Aadmi Party government for pollution in the Yamuna River, saying cleaning it has never been its priority.

Pilot project: AIIMS introduces facial recognition in wards to enhance security

ALL India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), here has launched a pilot project in the Mother and Child Block, introducing a facial recognition-based access control system (FR-ACS) and visitor management system (VMS) to enhance security and adherence to visiting hours, especially in critical areas like the Operating Theatre and the ICU.

Under anti-dust campaign, 76 violators fined, says minister

IN the past 12 days, the Delhi government has inspected 2,764 construction sites under the anti-dust campaign, and 76 violators have been issued fines amounting to ₹17.40 lakh, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Saturday.

CM Atishi visits Kalkaji, says only Kejriwal can provide free electricity

DELHI Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday hit the streets of her constituency under the 'Aapka Vidhayak Aapke Dwaar' campaign for upcoming elections.

VIKASH YADAV'S COUNSEL CLAIMS U.S.CHARGES BOGUS

THE counsel of former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer Vikash Yadav on Saturday termed the charges brought against his client by the US law enforcement agencies as bogus and part of an international ploy to defame India.

Witness in Maoist case trial examined at his residence

IN a rare occurrence, a witness in the Pantheerankavu Maoist case trial was examined by court at his home in Kannur.