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NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday said it is in touch with the United States regarding a Section 301 investigation linked to concerns over forced labour and excess industrial capacity.Earlier, the Office of the United States trade representative (USTR) named India among countries it believes follow unfair trade practices. Based on its findings, the USTR has proposed additional tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from the countries concerned.The development comes as India and the US continue talks on a bilateral trade deal.The USTR’s findings were based on 60 investigations carried out under Section 301. It identified India among 54…

At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at a restaurant in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said. NEW DELHI: At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at a restaurant in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said.The blaze erupted at Flourish Stay B&B triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), police and ambulance services.The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.The Delhi Fire Service received a…

Transport department officials said the most common deficiencies identified during inspections include worn-out tyres, faulty braking systems, damaged steering components, missing first-aid kits and inadequate fire-safety equipment Hyderabad: With the new academic session set to begin on June 12, parents of school-going children are increasingly worried — not about academics, but about how safely their children will travel to and from school.Their concerns are not unfounded.Less than two weeks before schools reopen, about 55% of the 14,200 school buses operating across Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri and Ranga Reddy districts are yet to complete the fitness-clearance process. According to transport officials, these buses…

TN govt is monitoring rainfall situation in TN: SengottaiyanTNNChennai: State revenue and disaster management minister K A Sengottaiyan said on Tuesday that the state govt was fully prepared to handle the southwest monsoon. He said the govt was monitoring the rainfall situation in the state in the wake of Indian Meteorological Department’s alert that 22 districts will receive heavy rainfall on Wednesday.Speaking to reporters at Ezhilagam in Chennai, Sengottaiyan said the state was closely monitoring the rainfall scenario not just in TN but also in the neighbouring regions too. “Rainfall had commenced in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Even in Kerala,…

AI171 prayer meet in London, UK Ahmedabad: The relatives of the AI 171 crash victims held a prayer meet in London on Sunday to mark the first death anniversary of their loved ones according to the Hindu calendar.“Hindu priests offered prayers for our beloved family members who lost their lives in this heartbreaking incident. The family members will travel to India and visit the holy city of Haridwar to perform the visarjan of the photographs with full respect, dignity, and in accordance with Hindu religious traditions and rituals,” states a note shared by the relatives’ representatives with media.The plane crash…

Pune: Traders and market unions at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Pune have opposed the market committee’s decision to impose an additional 1% user charge on “unregulated” commodities exempt from cess tax, warning that the move will increase business costs, push up prices of essential goods and ultimately burden consumers.The traders have threatened to launch an indefinite strike from June 13 if the decision is not withdrawn.According to traders, the levy will increase the cost of handling and trading commodities, such as sugar, edible oil, pulses, dry fruits and other goods sold in the Market Yard. They claimed…

Ponda: State govt will consider setting up a memorial and museum dedicated to internationally renowned singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle at their native village of Mangueshi, tourism minister Rohan Khaunte said during an inspection visit to Farmagudi on Tuesday.Khaunte inspected Mangueshi and Farmagudi, where renovation work on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fort is under way, along with plans to develop tourist amenities in the area.He said work on the fort project had slowed in recent weeks as several labourers from West Bengal returned home to vote, but has since picked up pace. “The project will be completed by August…

Teachers’ unions are staging demonstrations at the Mohali-Chandigarh border and outside the Vidya Bhavan in Mohali to press pending departmental and financial demands. The protests are primarily led by groups such as the Government Teachers’ Union and the Computer Teachers Union. Mohali: Thousands of teachers from across Punjab marched towards the chief minister’s residence in Mohali Tuesday, protesting over a slew of pending demands, including restoration of the old pension scheme and opposition to de-linking of dearness allowance (DA).Under the banner of the Govt Teachers Union (GTU) Punjab, the protest began with a rally at Vidya Bhawan and culminated in…

Lucknow: Highlighting the growing threat of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and obesity, Sarojini Nagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh has launched an intensive push for fitness and public health under his “Healthy Sarojini Nagar” mission.Citing studies showing a sharp rise in obesity and non-communicable diseases, Singh said India currently has nearly 101 million diabetics and around 136 million people in the pre-diabetic stage, making preventive healthcare a priority.To promote an active lifestyle, Singh said more than 100 open-air gyms have been established across the Sarojini Nagar constituency, providing residents easy access to fitness facilities. An additional 92 open-air gyms have been…

Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday said all formalities for the construction of an airport in Muzaffarpur have been completed and the foundation stone for the project would be laid soon.Addressing a Sahyog camp on the Higher Secondary School premises in Gosaipur under Motipur block of Muzaffarpur district, Samrat said the state govt has finalised the reopening of three sugar mills. He added that if a fourth sugar mill is established, it will be set up in Motipur.The CM also announced plans to start 25 sugar mills across Bihar by 2030. In another major announcement, he said a new satellite…