FCI makes distilleries accountable for subsidised rice, warns of criminal cases | India News

FCI makes distilleries accountable for subsidised rice, warns of criminal cases | India News

Food Corporation of India NEW DELHI: Food Corporation of India (FCI) has tightened safeguards for the lifting and use of subsidised rice supplied to distilleries under govt’s ethanol blending programme, making distilleries directly accountable for any diversion or misuse of the released grain. In case of misuse or diversion, FCI will file criminal cases.The move…

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Circle rates explained: What homebuyers should know before registering property

Circle rates explained: What homebuyers should know before registering property

Circle rate revisions are once again in focus for homebuyers and investors, as recent discussions highlight how these government-notified property values influence transaction costs more than actual market pricing. Experts say while circle rates play an important regulatory role, their impact on property prices remains indirect and largely long-term. Limited short-term impact on property prices…

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From poison to precision: Quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag’s electrifying story | More sports News

From poison to precision: Quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag’s electrifying story | More sports News

KOLKATA: “Sheetal and I are friends off the field, but once we spot the target and take aim…”Three days after dominating the World Archery Para Series event and beating Sheetal Devi for the individual compound gold in Bangkok, Payal Nag trails off when describing the moment. “We have a fierce competitive mindset when playing against…

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'I want my marriage': Wife says she's deeply hurt after husband Graham Platner's sexting with other women becomes public

‘I want my marriage’: Wife says she’s deeply hurt after husband Graham Platner’s sexting with other women becomes public

Graham Platner’s wife says she feels betrayed by the person who exposed her husband’s sexting scandal. Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner broke his silence over the sexting scandal and slammed the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times for running stories on gossip. The gossip, however, was allegedly provided by her wife Amy…

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Bank holidays next week: Check state-wise list for bank closures between March 16 and 21

Bank holidays next week: Check state-wise list for bank closures between March 16 and 21

As the third week of March 2026 approaches, banking customers across India should plan their visits considering public holidays. The banks are scheduled to remain shut for four days between March 16 and March 21 These closures are primarily driven by a cluster of major religious and cultural festivals, including Shab-I-Qadr, Gudhi Padwa, Ugadi and…

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‘My bank account has been frozen’: Shakib Al Hasan reveals condition for Bangladesh return | Cricket News

‘My bank account has been frozen’: Shakib Al Hasan reveals condition for Bangladesh return | Cricket News

Shakib Al Hasan (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan has once again expressed his desire to return to Bangladesh, but insisted that he needs assurance of “normal security” before doing so. The former Bangladesh captain, who has not returned home since May 2024, opened up about the legal and political issues surrounding him in…

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IPL 2026 Orange Cap: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finishes as tournament's highest run-scorer with 776 runs | Cricket News

IPL 2026 Orange Cap: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finishes as tournament’s highest run-scorer with 776 runs | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Before the IPL 2026 final, Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan still had a chance of overtaking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the race for the Orange Cap. However, both hopes ended inside the powerplay as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s new-ball attack struck early in Ahmedabad. Gill managed just…

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