Government acts against hoarders, over 5,800 tonnes of pulses seized
Retail tur dal prices on Monday shot up to Rs 200 per kg despite the government's steps to boost supply and check prices, aggravating consumers' woes.
Mulayam's exit will make way for Mayawati to return to power. UP has now begun to resemble Tamil Nadu. Two regional parties rule by turn.
The prime minister appealed to people not to panic, saying thronging shops will pose the risk of spread of COVID-19. 'There is absolutely no need to panic; the Centre and states will work together to ensure availability of essential commodities, medicines, etc,' he said.
The directive comes in the backdrop of concerns that some of corporates/entities may be hoarding foodgrains, which could have had the benefit of resources from NBFCs.
Meanwhile, water will be released from Chembarambakkam lake, one of the key drinking water sources to Chennai, since it was nearing capacity, the government said.
Love him or hate him but you cannot ignore the dimpled smile of the young Congress leader. Vote for the best RaGa smile :-)
'The norm will be even less public accountability, even less transparency, tweets instead of press conferences, TV lectures rather than parliamentary debate, and greater political authoritarianism,' predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
'I want to ask Giriraj Singh why should we go to Pakistan when we are natives of Hindustan? 'This is Modi's only chance to wipe out his past...' 'This election has been reduced to only one issue -- communalism...' On the turf of the Modi versus Lalu battleground, Archana Masih/Rediff.com listens to what young Muslims think of Narendra Modi.
'I want to ask Giriraj Singh why should we go to Pakistan when we are natives of Hindustan? 'This is Modi's only chance to wipe out his past...' 'This election has been reduced to only one issue -- communalism...' On the turf of the Modi versus Lalu battleground, Archana Masih/Rediff.com listens to what young Muslims think of Narendra Modi.
Cracking down further on hoarding, the Centre on Wednesday put onion and potato under purview of the Essential Commodities Act and imposed stock holding limits in a bid to improve availability and rein in prices.
How to say NO without offending your employer.
Mumbai claims to have a large number of developed public and private medical facilities. It attracts patients from all over, including abroad, for specialist care. Hoardings proclaiming all sorts of 'state-of-the-art' medical facilities dot its skylines. The lack of a developed emergency medical response system is completely incongruous with all this, says Dr Sanjay Nagral.
Better supply management and check on hoarding should be able to prevent food price spikes
From stainless steel plates to sweets to T-shirts, brand Modi is going places You have seen him in giant hoardings and on your television screens almost 24x7.
An open letter to the prime minister on the Rangarajan formula doubling the price of KG basin gas
About 20 helicopters have been pressed into action by parties, with the BJP and its allies using the most.
Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday returned to Tamil Nadu to a grand reception, days after completing her four-year jail term in Bengaluru in a corruption case, amid indications of a confrontation with the ruling party which she once controlled.
A 'we' leader recognises the efforts of their team members and does not back out from giving due credit, whether in the form of compliments or rewards, for good initiatives and ideas.
Abhishek Mande visits the housing society where Wing Commander Darell Castellino, who was piloting the ill fated IAF chopper that crashed while conducting rescue operation in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, used to stay.
From hoardings to banners, the city is splattered with 'goodbye Sachin' messages.
One of the major challenges before the government is that the annual average refill by a PMUY consumer is 3.28 cylinders compared to seven for others.
Most profitable corporations are hoarding cash that could be channeled into dividends.
To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.
Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.
Not all change is good, but this one is, applauds Shekhar Gupta.
Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.
Apart from Rakhi Sawant, Hrithik Roshan and Emraan Hashmi will step out for Gokulashtami today in different parts of the country.
Retail inflation during the first month of the current fiscal stood at 2.9 per cent, down from 4.6 per cent a year ago. Food inflation based on Consumer Food Price Index declined to a low of 0.1 per cent during the financial year 2018-19, the survey said.
No, it's not Alia, Katrina or Deepika.
'A decision on the IPL matches against the backdrop of coronavirus to be held in Mumbai will be taken at the state cabinet meeting on Wednesday.'
'A live-in is complicated in metro cities as well. In Mumbai, even bachelors doesn't get a house on rent -- I didn't get one for the longest time. To add to that, if the house-owner gets to know that you're an aspiring actor, things become even more difficult.'
As we find ourselves batting on a sticky wicket, every ball needs to be played on merit, says stockmarket wizard Motilal Oswal.
Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party government for spurt in prices of essential commodities during its 45-day rule, Opposition Congress on Monday took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for riding to power on promise of controlling inflation yet doing nothing on it.
A fuming Mayawati on Sunday accused Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh of political vendetta after hoardings installed by her Bahujan Samaj Party on B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary were allegedly removed and said SP "goons" will be "taught a lesson" when she returns to power.
India does not regard gold merely as an investment, it is also the preferred form of hoarding tax-evaded wealth.
Breaking away from tradition, several young Congress leaders are expected to speak at the AICC Chintan Shivir being held in Jaipur, reports Renu Mittal
Congress leaders claim the rising price of onions is due to hoarding by pro-BJP traders. Renu Mittal reports
The blushes of Chelsea's misfiring striker Fernando Torres have been spared after a local council ordered the removal of an advertising hoarding that mocked his performances for the European champions.
Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out.
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