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tur and urad are rising. The impact of yellow pea imports must be reflected in chana prices but that has not been the case. The market and the price trend indicate supply tightness of chana, resulting in lower procurement by Nafed and higher purchase by private agencies.

death toll due to heavy rains and hailstorm in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province has increased to 22, the provincial disaster management cell said on Sunday. Heavy rains and thunderstorm caused flash floods and urban flooding in many districts of Balochistan, including its capital city, Quetta on Saturday. «So far the number of people killed due to rain, thunderstorm and hailstorm has touched 22. These deaths were reported in the last 48 hours,» said the department in a statement.

Equity markets are impacted more by the expectations of future monetary policy than the policy rate surprises on the day of announcement of the policy by the Reserve Bank, said an analysis. According to a working paper prepared by RBI officials, the regulatory and development measures which are announced along with the monetary policy too impact the stock markets.

Sri Lanka for the consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma Temple, dedicated to Goddess Sita. The consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma Temple will take place on May 19. The decision came following a letter from Sri Lanka's representatives to the Uttar Pradesh government, requesting Sarayu river water for religious ceremonies and the consecration of Goddess Sita's idol at the temple.

New York court in 2020 of the rape and sexual assault of ex-actress Jessica Mann in 2013, and of forcibly performing oral sex on former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006. He was later sentenced to 23 years in prison.

severe heat in Kerala, the meteorological department on Sunday issued a maximum temperature warning for 12 districts over the next five days. In Kollam, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts, there's a possibility of a heat wave in certain areas, according to the IMD and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority.

firefighting operation in Uttarakhand's forests with the help of an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter continued for the second day on Sunday with the blaze brought to control in several areas, officials said. Efforts have also intensified to extinguish the raging forest fires in the state, especially in the worst-affected areas of Nainital, Haldwani and Ramnagar forest divisions, forest officials said on Sunday. The forest fires are gradually being controlled with the flames already doused in many areas. The fires in Marora and Khanana civil areas in Maniknath range of the Narendranagar forest division have been completely extinguished, they said. The forest blaze in Nainital and adjoining areas is gradually being brought under control after the deployment of an IAF helicopter for the firefighting operations on Saturday morning, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said after reviewing the situation in the Kumaon region on Saturday night.

NRIs) held a car rally from Ahmedabad to Surat in support of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Notably, all 26 parliamentary constituencies in Gujarat will go to polls on May 7. Organized by the Foreign Affairs Department of the BJP, the rally served as a vibrant demonstration of overseas support for PM Modi's leadership.

Mint. The partnership could be in the form of a memorandum of understanding, similar to the one Bharat 6G signed with the US last September. One of the sources said Bharat 6G and Industry Alliance 6G would sign an agreement soon.

Bengaluru, known for its charming climate, is currently facing an unusually hot summer, registering 38 degrees Celsius on Saturday, making it the fourth hottest April day on record. Last week, it experienced its third hottest April day but received a brief respite from the heat with some rainfall. However, the sunny weather persisted, leaving residents wondering when relief will come. Nonetheless, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) offers hope, predicting rainfall in May.

Saudi Arabia on April 29 to meet with regional partners. Blinken, on his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, will discuss ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages and «how it is Hamas that is standing between the Palestinian people and a ceasefire,» the US State Department said in a release.

Antony Blinken that they do not find «credible or reliable» Israel's assurances that it is using U.S.-supplied weapons in accordance with international humanitarian law, according to an internal State Department memo reviewed by Reuters. Other officials upheld support for Israel's representation.

Top Events of the Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold four rallies in the North Karnataka region in Belagavi, Uttara Kannada, Davanagere and Ballari on April 28. Orange alert issued over severe heatwave until April 28. Congress in Karnataka to stage protest on Apr 28 against 'paltry' drought relief given by Centre and more PM Modi will begin a full-fledged campaign in parts of Karnataka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address four rallies in the North Karnataka region in Belagavi, Uttara Kannada, Davanagere and Ballari on Sunday.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has rejected Tornado Cash developer Roman  Storm’s  motion to dismiss criminal charges, arguing that the  defense’s  filing presented disputed facts that should  be weighed  by a jury rather than being resolved in an early-stage motion. 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Minister Atishi stated that the BJP imprisoned Kejriwal to prevent him from campaigning, but «lakhs of Arvind Kejriwals» have hit the streets to campaign for him, which demonstrates the love of Delhiites for the AAP supremo. Speaking to amidst the campaign, Atishi said, «BJP put Arvind Kejriwal in jail thinking that they can stop him from campaigning but now lakhs of Arvind Kejriwals have hit the streets for campaigning. This is the love of the people of Delhi.» The Delhi Minister resonated with the people in the campaign and said, «Today the people of Delhi have come out in such large numbers to bless Arvind Kejriwal Ji.»

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), an administrative body related to cases like a bird flu outbreak, has recently mentioned that the reports of the H5N1 virus are very low in UK-based cattle and, therefore, they are not necessarily at risk, according to a Sky News report.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) matches in the IPL continue to witness massive turnouts, with fans cheering loudly for the team and especially for former captain MS Dhoni. However, scammers are trying to take advantage of Dhoni's popularity by sending deceptive messages on Instagram. The Department of Telecom (DoT) has cautioned fans to stay alert and not fall prey to these fraudulent schemes. In a recent alert posted on their official platform, the DoT revealed that scamsters are impersonating MS Dhoni on Instagram and requesting money from unsuspecting individuals. «Hi, I am MS Dhoni, messaging you from my private account. I am currently in the outskirts of Ranchi and I have forgotten my wallet. Could you please transfer ₹600 via PhonePe so I can return home by bus? I will send the money back once I am home,» read a screenshot of the Instagram message shared by the DoT.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee encountered a minor injury while boarding her helicopter on Saturday in Durgapur. This incident occurred as she was enroute to a public rally in Asansol. Banerjee proceeded with her scheduled activities after receiving first aid.

food prices to come down after rains, as the India Metrological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal monsoon, the Ministry of Finance said in its recent monthly economic review. The report said that above normal rainfall will lead to higher production of crops. «Further easing of food prices is on the anvil as IMD has predicted above-normal rainfall during the monsoon season, which is likely to lead to higher production, assuming good spatial and temporal distribution of the rainfall,» the March 2024, monthly economic review of the finance ministry said.

Saudi Arabia has announced that persons with any type of visa are now eligible to perform Umrah, or minor pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah said, “Visitors can effortlessly perform Umrah from any location and with any entry visa, ensuring ease and peace of mind.” The ministry added that all visa holders, including personal, family, transit, labor, and e-visas, are permitted to participate in Umrah rituals.

forest fire has been sweeping through the dense foliage in the mountains surrounding Nainital over the last 36 hours, an official said, adding that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed its personnel and MI-17 choppers in a dousing operation in the area. According to officials, the IAF choppers are lifting water from the nearby Bhimtal Lake in Nainital and spraying it in the area to contain and eventually put out the raging forest fire. Rahul Anand, the executive officer of Nainital Nagar Palika, informed after an aerial inspection that MI-17 choppers are jet-spraying on the affected areas amid the raging forest fire.