Author: Amol Warankar

  • Summer Vacation 2024: Explore Travel Credit Cards on Bajaj Markets

    Pune, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) As the summer season approaches, embark on exciting adventures with credit cards available on Bajaj Markets. One can explore a wide range of travel credit cards designed to enhance their family trips and journeys. Beyond the convenience of secure digital payments, these cards make travel more rewarding, convenient, and cost-effective. Travellers…

  • Over 600 Tripura tribal voters boycott polls over bad road

    Agartala, Apr 26 (PTI) More than 600 voters of a remote tribal village in Dhalai district, part of Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency, abstained from voting on Friday due to the unrepaired condition of a 7-km village road, an election official said. The villagers, numbering around 900, have been persistently demanding repairs for months, emphasising…

  • JJP appoints national secretary Brij Sharma as Haryana unit chief

    Chandigarh, Apr 26 (PTI) The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) on Friday appointed its national general secretary Brij Sharma as the new Haryana unit chief. Earlier this month, JJP’s Haryana unit chief Nishan Singh had quit the party. According to a party statement, Sharma is a resident of Karnal. Headed by former MP Ajay Singh Chautala,…

  • Two people wearing Spiderman costumes held for flouting road rules

    New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) A 19-year-old woman and a man donning Spiderman costumes and riding a bike without a helmet were caught in Delhi police’s “web” and were fined, officials said on Friday.  The accused have been identified as Aditya (20) and Anjali (19), residents of Najafgarh, police said.  According to police, a video…

  • “PM is scared, may even shed tears on stage.”: Rahul Gandhi’s fresh salvo at Modi

    Vijayapura (Karnataka), Apr 26 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his attack on the grand old party, saying he is scared and may even shed tears on the stage. “You have heard the Prime Minister’s speeches. He is scared. It’s possible that he may shed tears…

  • Guar seed futures gain on spot demand

    New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) Guar seed prices on Friday rose Rs 21 to Rs 5,581 per 10 quintals in futures trade after speculators widened their positions following a firm trend in the spot market. On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, guar seed contracts for May delivery rose Rs 21 or 0.38 per cent…

  • Guar gum futures rise on firm demand

    New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) Guar gum prices on Friday increased Rs 50 to Rs 11,198 per five quintals in futures trade as speculators increased their holdings amid a firm spot demand. On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, guar gum contracts for May delivery traded higher Rs 50 or 0.45 per cent at Rs…

  • Nearly 40 times, courts rejected pleas on EVMs: EC officials

    New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) On a day the Supreme Court rejected pleas seeking a return to the ballot paper system, Election Commission officials pointed out that constitutional courts on at least 40 occasions have rejected petitions challenging the reliability of the electronic voting machines. The functionaries also referred to the recent remarks of Chief…

  • Disappointing start for Aditi Ashok in Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, Apr 26 (PTI) Indian golfer Aditi Ashok had a disappointing start with a 2-over 73 in the opening round to be placed T-82 at the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship here. Aditi, who started on the back nine, had three bogeys and a birdie, which came on the second hole, her 11th…

  • Cottonseed oil cake futures rise on fresh bets

    New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) Cottonseed oil cake prices on Friday rose Rs 4 to Rs 2,555 per quintal in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions amid a higher demand. On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, cottonseed oil cake for May delivery traded higher Rs 4 or 0.16 per cent at Rs 2,555…