Centre exempts ‘Bangalore rose onion’ from export duty
The central government has exempted the export of ‘Bangalore rose onion’ from recently imposed duty, with a small rider. Bangalore rose onion is a variety of onion grown in and around Bengaluru in Karnataka. Earlier in the same month, the central government started releasing the staple vegetable from its buffer stock. In 2022-23, the government maintained 2.51 lakh tonne onion as buffer stock. Buffer stock is maintained to meet any exigencies and for price stabilisation, if rates go up significantly during the lean supply season.
Source:Hindustan Times
October 02, 2023 04:12 UTC
Tata Motors Reports Domestic Sales of 82,023 Units in September 2023
Tata Motors, one of India’s leading automotive companies, has announced that its domestic sales in September 2023 reached a total of 82,023 units. Of the total sales, commercial vehicle sales saw a growth of 13%, reaching 37,214 units in September 2023 compared to 32,979 units in the same month last year. However, passenger vehicle sales experienced a decrease of 6%, with 44,809 units sold in September 2023 compared to 47,654 units in September 2022. Mr. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., attributed the strong performance of passenger vehicle sales to new product launches and pre-festive demand. Overall, Tata Motors’ performance in September 2023 demonstrates its resilience in the automotive market, with steady domestic sales and significant growth in the electric vehicle segment.
Source:Economic Times
October 02, 2023 03:16 UTC
Bastar Bandh: Chhattisgarh Congress Calls For Shutdown On Day Of PM Modi’s Visit Against Nagarnar Steel Plant’s Privatisation
The Chattisgarh Congress has called for a shutdown in Bastar on the day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Jagdalpur on Tuesday. The party alleged that the Centre was planning to privatise the NDMC Nagarnar steel plant in the region. The chief minister further said that the Union government had inserted a clause that prevents the Chhattisgarh government from participating in the bidding process. “Modi ji said that every single grain of paddy of farmers in the state is procured by the Centre. Reacting to Baghel’s statements, the BJP said that the Congress government was baffled following the visit of the PM to the state.
Source:Dainik Jagran
October 02, 2023 03:05 UTC
Weekly Numerology Predictions from 2nd to 8th October, 2023
Number 1: (People born on 1, 10, 19, and 28 of any month) Ganesha says the financial situation will be very good and this is a good time for investment opportunities. Or you may head into a risky investment opportunity that could ruin your financial situation. Your current financial situation requires your immediate attention. Consult an expert in your family or relatives who can help you get rid of the complicated financial situation. Soon you may see positive changes in your financial situation.
Source:Hindustan Times
October 02, 2023 03:01 UTC
‘Raktabeej’ trailer brings a different side of Abir and Mimi
watch‘Raktabeej’ trailer brings a different side of Abir and MimiA political drama that will make Durga Puja even more excitingImage courtesy: WINDOWS/YouTubeDirector duo Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy’s much anticipated project — Raktabeej — is ready to hit the silver screen. Starring Abir Chatterjee and Mimi Chakraborty as cops Pankaj Sinha and Sanjukta Mitra, the action-packed scenes bring out a different side of the Tollywood A-listers. The president’s first visit to his native village during Durga Puja after assuming the office comes with a looming danger. Shiboprosad, other than donning the director’s hat, is also the narrator in Raktabeej. The fast-paced events in the trailer promise a high on drama story.
Source:The Telegraph
October 02, 2023 02:14 UTC
India-US ties are at all-time high: Jaishankar
Our relationship is at an all-time high. We are going to take this relationship to a different level,” Jaishankar said. The minister said that when they went back to India after Modi’s visit, he was often asked how would he compare it to past visits. Today, they work with each other.”Role of the diasporaPivoting to the diaspora, Jaishankar offered a data point. Beyond comfort and chemistry, to me, it is the trust quotient of this relationship which has made if very unique,” Jaishankar said.
Source:Hindustan Times
October 02, 2023 01:16 UTC
Tesla revamps model Y in China, keeps starting price unchanged
Tesla Inc. released an updated version of the Model Y in China, with improved configurations and the same starting price, in a push to better compete with local rivals. The starting price for the base model remains 263,900 yuan (just over $36,000), according to the post. The move to sweeten the Model Y offering is much-needed for the US company, as it faces escalating price pressure from domestic rivals like BYD Co., which aims to sell 3 million vehicles this year. Nio Inc. and Xpeng Inc., two other upstart Chinese electric vehicle makers gaining traction, are also expanding their lineups. Tesla in September revamped the Model 3 sedan with sleeker looks and longer range while slashing the prices of its premium vehicles in an all-out push to boost sales.
Source:Hindustan Times
October 01, 2023 23:54 UTC
World's most expensive Bonsai tree costs for than Mukesh Ambani’s SUV, check its price
Discover the world's costliest Bonsai tree, boasting a staggering crore price tag. However, it faces a formidable rival in the Japanese Bonsai Tree. The age and maturity of a bonsai tree are evident in the intricate patterns of its branches, adding to its allure and price. Consequently, Japanese bonsai trees carry a higher price tag due to the extensive time and labor invested in their creation. Think of a 400-year-old bonsai tree that the Yamaki family in Japan has been maintaining through constant pruning.
Source:dna
October 01, 2023 20:28 UTC
Powerful solar storm slashes tail of comet that amazed us days ago, NASA captures rare event
The event took place right after Comet Nishimura successfully lived through its closest approach to the Sun amid fears that it might burn up. The sparkling sea green comet Nishimura gave skywatchers on Earth a rare once-in-430-years glimpse just days ago. The comet saw its bright green trail cut off from the powerful solar storm, with a NASA spacecraft capturing the event. Our STEREO mission caught this glimpse of Comet Nishimura as it made its closest pass by the Sun last week. Further observations uncovered that the Nishimura comet came from the Oort Cloud that lies beyond our solar system’s farthest planet Neptune.
Source:dna
October 01, 2023 18:49 UTC
Scotland gurdwara condemns ‘unknown, unruly individuals’ for disrupting Indian envoy visit
“Certain unknown individuals from outside the Glasgow area attempted to disrupt the visit, following which the visiting party decided to leave the premises,” the gurdwara statement noted. “After the departure of the visitors, these unruly individuals continued to disturb the gurdwara congregation. "Glasgow Gurdwara strongly condemns such disorderly behaviour to disrupt the peaceful proceedings of a Sikh place of worship. Earlier on Saturday, the Indian High Commission said that three people from areas outside Scotland disrupted the planned interaction to discuss community and consular issues. “Concerned to see that the Indian High Commissioner, Vikram Doraiswami, was stopped from meeting with the Gurudwara Committee at the Gurudwara in Glasgow.
Source:The Hindu
October 01, 2023 17:07 UTC
Watch: Fight breaks out during Celebrity Cricket League match in Bangladesh, 6 hospitalised
Reports indicate that the fight broke out during a match between filmmaker Mustafa Kamal Raj's team and Dipankar Deepon's team. However, during a recent Celebrity Cricket League fixture in Bangladesh, a violent brawl erupted between several players, resulting in six individuals being hospitalized due to the severity of their injuries. Celebrity Cricket League has turned into WWE Royal Rumble. According to reports, Raj Ripa expressed on social media that Mustafa Kamal Raj would bear responsibility if any harm befell her career. Hilarious scenes in Celebrity Cricket League.
Source:dna
October 01, 2023 16:44 UTC
Fresno becomes second US city to ban caste discrimination
"I'm proud of our City for once again, raising the bar on civil rights protections,” Fresno City Council Vice President Annalisa Perea was quoted as saying by the television network. (Representational Photo)Fresno in California has become the second US city to ban caste discrimination after the City Council unanimously passed a resolution by including two new protected categories in its municipal code, according to a media report. Earlier in February, Seattle outlawed caste discrimination, becoming the first US city to do so, followed by the US state of California, where a bill was passed in September by the state assembly for the same. The move comes amid a nationwide civil rights movement, led mostly by South Asian Americans who come from caste-oppressed backgrounds, NBC reported on Friday.
Source:Indian Express
October 01, 2023 13:52 UTC
How TCS will impact international students and foreign travel from October 1
The regular remittance by students for education purposes is not expected to have any major impact post October 1 TCS changes. The way to navigate this for students is to get zero forex international cards that have no TCS applicable up to aggregate Rs. What’s the impact of TCS on international travel packages? The best option for students and leisure travellers is to take international cards that come with zero forex markup feature. If a prepaid forex card is taken, then one needs to pay 20% TCS.
Source:Mint
October 01, 2023 13:22 UTC
Brickolage: A song for the mason community urban Indians are hardwired to unsee - Telegraph India
After seeing the way they live life, I was moved to sing for them,” adds the 25-year-old who is from Jangipur in Murshidabad. He sweated and toiled and sometimes was not even paid for it, but that’s the life of a rajmistiri. I could have written it in flowery language but I wanted to keep the song real for my audience, the rajmistiris. “The highlights in my hair and my video look, that’s how they dress once they are off-duty,” says Amanul. Amanul talks about how affected he was after seeing how the rajmistiris live.
Source:The Telegraph
October 01, 2023 11:59 UTC
‘Could be my last World Cup for India…’: Ace spinner hints at retirement in limited-over formats
India will open their ODI World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. In early September, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced India's preliminary team for the World Cup, but he did not mention any reserve players. When his veteran cricketer and fellow Tamil Nadu teammate Dinesh Karthik jokingly asked him about his late World Cup selection during a chat on Star Sports ahead of the World Cup warm-up match against England at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Ashwin laughed it off. During a conversation with Karthik, Ashwin admitted that his main focus, apart from his bowling, would be to enjoy what could potentially be his final World Cup appearance. I have kept saying this, it could well be my last World Cup for India," he said.
Source:dna
October 01, 2023 11:54 UTC