At first glance, the Caspian Sea appears as an ocean that stretches endlessly to the horizon, touching the shores of five countries. Yet scientists classify it not as a sea, but as Earth’s largest lake, a vast inland lake covering some 371,000 square kilometers, larger than Japan in size. Spread across Europe and Asia, it is bordered by Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran. Its vast expanse, distinctive chemistry and geopolitical importance make it one of the planet’s most captivating geographical wonders. From ancient Silk Road commerce to contemporary oil pipelines, the Caspian has deeply influenced the historical, economic, and ecological narrative of the region. Despite this, little is known to the world about its hybrid lake-sea status, lucrative caviar trade and important role in global energy politics.
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PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi: Congress on Wednesday sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and questioned his silence in the case of a US official. repeated The United States has temporarily “allowed” India to buy Russian oil.In a post on Twitter, the opposition party highlighted comments by White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt, who called India a “good actor” while using the word “permission”. The Congress asked, “Why is the Government of India not objecting to this blatant insult to our sovereignty and dignity? Instead of protecting India’s honour, Prime Minister Modi clearly prefers to remain silent.”

The party sought answers from the BJP-led government and alleged that PM Modi’s silence was tantamount to tacit acceptance. The Congress said, “So the country should ask: What are they afraid of? Why are India’s decisions being decided from outside? Why is Narendra Modi being blackmailed by the United States? The people of India deserve answers. Because India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised.”Read this also India once rejected pressure to buy Russian oil. So why did it need an American ‘concession’ now?Levitt said during a media briefing on Tuesday that Washington has given New Delhi “permission” to temporarily buy Russian oil to address disruptions in global energy supplies amid the Middle East conflict. He stressed that India has been a “good actor” by stopping purchases of previously approved Russian oil and that the measure would not yield significant financial benefits to Russia.“I have spoken to the President and the Secretary of the Treasury, and the national security team has made this decision because our allies like India have been good actors. As we work to address the temporary global oil supply gap caused by the Iranians, we have temporarily allowed India to accept Russian oil,” Leavitt told reporters.Read this also ‘Mind your own business’: Kamal Haasan’s sharp message to Trump on India’s oil policyHis comments come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of Iran’s 86-year-old supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28. In retaliation, Iran targeted Israel and US assets in several Gulf countries. Several senior Iranian officials were also killed in the attacks.On March 5, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced a 30-day waiver, allowing New Delhi to buy Russian crude.Last year, US President Donald Trump had imposed 50% tariffs on India, including 25% on Russian oil imports. Washington had alleged that New Delhi’s purchases were “funding Putin’s war machine” in Ukraine.In February, India and the US announced a delayed bilateral trade agreement, under which US tariffs on India were reduced to 18%. Later that month, the US Supreme Court, through a majority decision, invalidated Trump’s tariffs, prompting both countries to postpone further trade negotiations.

भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम के स्टार स्पिनर और टी20 वर्ल्ड कप विजेता टीम के सदस्य कुलदीप यादव जल्द ही शादी के बंधन में बंधने जा रहे हैं. कुलदीप यादव 14 मार्च 2026 को लखनऊ की वंशिका के साथ सात फेरे लेंगे। यह शादी उत्तराखंड के खूबसूरत हिल स्टेशन मसूरी में आयोजित की जाएगी। दोनों परिवारों की ओर से शादी की तैयारियां जोर-शोर से शुरू हो गई हैं। बताया जा रहा है कि इस खास मौके पर परिवार के सदस्यों और रिश्तेदारों के साथ-साथ क्रिकेट जगत की कई बड़ी हस्तियां भी शामिल हो सकती हैं. शादी के बाद 17 मार्च को लखनऊ में एक ग्रैंड रिसेप्शन का आयोजन किया जाएगा.

13 मार्च को हल्दी और मेहंदी की रस्में होंगी
शादी से पहले 13 मार्च 2026 को हल्दी और मेहंदी सेरेमनी होगी। यह कार्यक्रम भी पारिवारिक माहौल में मनाया जाएगा, जिसमें दोनों परिवारों के करीबी लोग हिस्सा लेंगे। इसके बाद कुलदीप यादव और वंशिका की शादी की मुख्य रस्में 14 मार्च को मसूरी के एक रिसॉर्ट में होंगी। इस दौरान पारंपरिक तरीके से शादी संपन्न होगी।

लखनऊ के होटल सेंट्रम में होगा भव्य रिसेप्शन
शादी के बाद 17 मार्च को लखनऊ के होटल सेंट्रम में रिसेप्शन का आयोजन किया जाएगा। इस कार्यक्रम में क्रिकेट जगत और समाज के कई प्रमुख लोग शामिल हो सकते हैं। बताया जा रहा है कि इस रिसेप्शन में बीसीसीआई, यूपीसीए के अधिकारी और भारतीय टीम के कई पूर्व और मौजूदा क्रिकेटर भी मौजूद रह सकते हैं. इसके अलावा विभिन्न शहरों के कई गणमान्य लोगों को भी आमंत्रित किया गया है.

पहले ये शादी नवंबर 2025 में होनी थी
कुलदीप यादव और वंशिका की सगाई 4 जून 2025 को लखनऊ के एक होटल में हुई थी। पहले दोनों की शादी नवंबर 2025 में तय हुई थी, लेकिन उस वक्त भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम के मैचों और टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप के चलते कुलदीप यादव का शेड्यूल काफी व्यस्त था. साथ ही उनका चयन टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप टीम में हो गया, जिसके चलते शादी की तारीख टाल दी गई.

मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ को दिया गया निमंत्रण
कुलदीप यादव के पिता राम सिंह यादव ने 8 मार्च को उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ से मुलाकात की और उन्हें शादी और रिसेप्शन में शामिल होने के लिए आमंत्रित किया। अब क्रिकेट प्रेमी और कुलदीप के फैंस इस खास मौके का इंतजार कर रहे हैं.

Rain, dust and cold temperatures are expected till March 15.

According to the National Meteorological Centre, weather conditions in the UAE are set to remain unstable from Wednesday to March 15, with rain, dusty winds and cold temperatures expected in many areas before conditions gradually improve towards the end of the week. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said partly cloudy sky is expected across the country on Wednesday. Dusty conditions may occur at times, while rainfall may occur over some western and coastal areas. The temperature is also expected to decrease gradually during the day. Northeasterly winds will be active during the day, at times becoming strong enough to kick dust and sand into the air. Wind speed is expected to be between 15 to 30 km/h, with gusts reaching 50 km/h at some places. Winds are likely to reduce by afternoon. Sea conditions in both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will start rough, then become moderate to light during the day. Humidity levels may increase in the morning in some inland areas on Thursday. There is also a possibility of light fog towards western areas in the beginning of the day. As the day progresses, the sky will remain partly cloudy and rain may still occur at isolated places. Winds will continue to blow from the north-east, generally light to moderate, but may be gusty at times and kick up dust. Wind speeds are expected to range between 15 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 35 km/h at times. Moderate to light waves will occur in the Arabian Gulf, while waves will remain light in the Oman Sea. By Friday, the country may again experience muggy conditions in the morning, with the possibility of light fog over some western areas. The sky will be partly cloudy during the day and light rain may occur over some western, coastal and island areas. It is expected that the temperature will start rising gradually. North-easterly winds will be light to moderate, becoming strong at times and blowing dust. Winds are expected to range from 15 to 25 km/h, with gusts reaching 35 km/h. Sea conditions will be light to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and light to moderate in the Oman Sea. On Saturday, humid conditions are expected again in the early morning, with fog or mist also likely over some coastal areas. The rest of the day will remain mild to partly cloudy across the UAE. Winds from the north-east will be light to moderate, reaching speeds between 10 to 20 km/h, at times reaching speeds of 30 km/h. Sea will be light in both Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea. By Sunday, moisture may once again bring morning fog in some coastal areas. After this the weather will become clear and partly cloudy, while the temperature is expected to rise further. North-easterly winds will continue at 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally reaching 30 km/h, sea conditions will remain mild in both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.

TeaHe expressed concern that the combined forces of climate change and human action could spell disaster for the fragile ecosystem of North Bengal, a point that had been raised in recent years but ignored. This proved costly, as a massive disaster struck this region of mountains, lush foothills (the Dooars) and alluvial plains with fast-flowing streams on 5–6 October. More than 300 mm of rainfall in 12 hours caused hundreds of landslides in Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling districts. Rivers burst their banks, roads were blocked, villages were cut off or destroyed. Adding to the human suffering list, more than 40 people have died, while 10,000 people are taking shelter in relief camps. “Out of the 32 cattle I have, 22 have either died or been lost. In our tea garden, at least 70 families are affected,” says Sikander Majhi, 41, a resident of Tandu tea garden in Nagarakata block of Jalpaiguri district. North Bengal was also forewarned: On October 4, 2023, a glacial lake outburst in Sikkim sank the Teesta III dam and caused havoc downstream.

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मुख्यमंत्री आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य मेला मुजफ्फरनगर आम जनता को बेहतर एवं सुलभ स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं उपलब्ध कराने के उद्देश्य से आयोजित स्वास्थ्य मेलों का रविवार को मुख्य चिकित्साधिकारी ने निरीक्षण किया। डॉ. सुनील तेवतिया द्वारा औचक निरीक्षण किया गया। इस निरीक्षण के दौरान उन्होंने विभिन्न शहरी प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों का दौरा किया और स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की गुणवत्ता और व्यवस्थाओं का जायजा लिया.

राज्य सरकार द्वारा प्रत्येक रविवार को आयोजित किये जाने वाले इन स्वास्थ्य मेलों का उद्देश्य लोगों को उनके आस-पास बेहतर स्वास्थ्य सुविधाएं प्रदान करना है, ताकि अधिक से अधिक नागरिक सरकारी स्वास्थ्य योजनाओं का लाभ उठा सकें।

चार शहरी स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों का निरीक्षण किया गया

मुख्यमंत्री आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य मेला मुजफ्फरनगर मुख्य चिकित्सा अधिकारी डॉ. सुनील तेवतिया के अधीन शहरी प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र सुभाष नगर, शहरी प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र खालापार, शहरी प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र सरवट और शहरी प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र रामपुरी। दौरा किया।

उन्होंने इन सभी केन्द्रों पर चल रहे स्वास्थ्य मेलों की व्यवस्थाओं का बारीकी से निरीक्षण किया। उन्होंने वहां उपस्थित चिकित्सा पदाधिकारियों एवं स्वास्थ्य कर्मियों से विभिन्न सेवाओं की स्थिति की जानकारी भी प्राप्त की.

मरीजों को दी जा रही सुविधाओं का जायजा लिया

निरीक्षण के दौरान डॉ. सुनील तेवतिया ने स्वास्थ्य मेलों में आने वाले मरीजों को दी जा रही चिकित्सा सुविधाओं का जायजा लिया। उन्होंने दवाओं की उपलब्धता, मरीजों के पंजीकरण की व्यवस्था, इलाज की गुणवत्ता और अन्य स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की जानकारी ली।

इसके साथ ही उन्होंने यह भी देखा कि मरीजों को समय पर उचित परामर्श और उपचार मिल रहा है या नहीं। उन्होंने अधिकारियों से कहा कि स्वास्थ्य मेलों में आने वाले प्रत्येक मरीज को बिना किसी परेशानी के उचित चिकित्सा सुविधा उपलब्ध करायी जाये।

आयुष्मान भारत योजना की प्रगति पर भी फीडबैक लिया

मुख्यमंत्री आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य मेला मुजफ्फरनगर इस दौरान मुख्य चिकित्सा अधिकारी मो आयुष्मान भारत योजना इसके तहत बनाए जा रहे आयुष्मान कार्ड की प्रगति की भी जानकारी ली।

उन्होंने स्वास्थ्य कर्मियों को अधिक से अधिक पात्र लाभार्थियों के आयुष्मान कार्ड बनाने के निर्देश दिए, ताकि जरूरतमंद लोग इस योजना के तहत मिलने वाली स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं का लाभ उठा सकें।

टीकाकरण एवं अन्य स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की भी समीक्षा की

निरीक्षण के दौरान टीकाकरण कार्यक्रम एवं अन्य स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की स्थिति की भी समीक्षा की गयी. मुख्य चिकित्सा अधिकारी ने यह सुनिश्चित करने पर जोर दिया कि सभी पात्र लोगों को समय पर टीकाकरण की सुविधा प्रदान की जाए।

उन्होंने कहा कि स्वास्थ्य मेलों के माध्यम से लोगों को विभिन्न स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं एवं योजनाओं की जानकारी भी दी जाए, ताकि अधिक से अधिक लोग इन योजनाओं से जुड़ सकें।

स्वास्थ्य कर्मियों को दिये गये आवश्यक निर्देश

मुख्यमंत्री आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य मेला मुजफ्फरनगर निरीक्षण के दौरान डॉ. सुनील तेवतिया ने उपस्थित चिकित्सा अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को कई महत्वपूर्ण निर्देश दिये।

उन्होंने कहा कि स्वास्थ्य मेलों में आने वाले प्रत्येक लाभार्थी को गुणवत्तापूर्ण उपचार मिले और किसी भी प्रकार की असुविधा का सामना न करना पड़े। उन्होंने स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों में साफ-सफाई, व्यवस्थित रिकॉर्ड रखने और दवा वितरण प्रणाली को सुचारु रखने पर भी विशेष जोर दिया।

मरीजों के साथ व्यवहार पर भी जोर दिया गया

मुख्य चिकित्साधिकारी ने स्वास्थ्य कर्मियों को मरीजों के प्रति संवेदनशील एवं सम्मानजनक व्यवहार करने का भी निर्देश दिया।

उन्होंने कहा कि स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की गुणवत्ता सिर्फ इलाज से नहीं बल्कि मरीजों के इलाज के तरीके से भी तय होती है. इसलिए सभी स्वास्थ्य कर्मी अपने दायित्वों का निर्वहन पूरी गंभीरता एवं संवेदनशीलता के साथ करें।

स्वास्थ्य मेलों का उद्देश्य लोगों को बेहतर सेवाएं प्रदान करना है।

मुख्यमंत्री आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य मेला मुजफ्फरनगर इसका उद्देश्य शहरी क्षेत्रों के लोगों को उनके आसपास बेहतर एवं गुणवत्तापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं उपलब्ध कराना है।

डॉ. सुनील तेवतिया ने कहा कि इन मेलों के माध्यम से लोग सरकारी स्वास्थ्य योजनाओं का लाभ आसानी से उठा सकेंगे और स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं तक उनकी पहुंच और अधिक सुलभ हो जायेगी.

जिलेवासियों से स्वास्थ्य मेलों में आने की अपील

मुख्य चिकित्सा अधिकारी ने जनपदवासियों से अपील की है कि वे अधिक से अधिक संख्या में इन स्वास्थ्य मेलों में उपस्थित होकर अपने स्वास्थ्य की जांच करायें।

उन्होंने कहा कि इन मेलों में विशेषज्ञ चिकित्सक परामर्श, परीक्षण, दवाओं की उपलब्धता और विभिन्न स्वास्थ्य योजनाओं के बारे में जानकारी देते हैं, ताकि लोगों को बेहतर स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं मिल सकें।

निरीक्षण के दौरान संबंधित चिकित्सा पदाधिकारी एवं स्वास्थ्य कर्मी भी उपस्थित थे.

मुजफ्फरनगर में आयोजित मुख्यमंत्री आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य मेलों के औचक निरीक्षण के दौरान मुख्य चिकित्सा अधिकारी डॉ. सुनील तेवतिया ने स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की गुणवत्ता एवं व्यवस्थाओं को और बेहतर बनाने पर जोर दिया। उनके निर्देशों के बाद उम्मीद है कि स्वास्थ्य मेलों के माध्यम से जिले के लोगों को और अधिक सुलभ, व्यवस्थित और गुणवत्तापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं मिलेंगी, जिससे आम लोगों को स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं का सीधा लाभ मिल सकेगा।

“Time to take the T20 game forward for the next generation.”

When Virat Kohli said these words after India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, It sounded like the closing line of an epic movie. The hero had climaxed, the crowd stood and the screen slowly went black.

Except that Indian cricket rarely remains quiet for long.

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Along with Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma and always reliable Ravindra Jadeja also opted out of T20 International. For a generation of fans, it felt like the end of a golden chapter. Rohit’s fearless powerplay hitting, Kohli’s calculated chasing, and Jadeja’s three-dimensional magic had defined India’s T20 identity for years.

Naturally, the question came even before the festivities were over. Now who will fill this gap?

Two years later, the answer came with fireworks.

India didn’t just defend its crown in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. They did it with a team that looked like a natural continuation of everything the previous era had built. It was not about replacing Rohit, Kohli or Jadeja. Instead, a new generation has quietly taken up those responsibilities and shaped them into their own.

At the center of that story was Sanju Samson, who entered the tournament as another talented batsman and came out as the Player of the Tournament. Around him were those names who were hovering around India’s T20 plans for a long time. Ishaan Kishan, Akshar Patel and Shivam Dubey stepped into roles that suddenly seemed bigger than before.

It was less of a reboot and more of a perfect sequel. The kind where the original heroes are still felt in the story, but new characters make the film their own.

If the Rohit-Kohli-Jadeja era was the original blockbuster, this new group made sure that the sequel does not disappoint.

samson new standard

If one player summed up India’s transformation, This was Sanju Samson.

He did not even start the final eleven of the World Cup. Samson spent the first half of the tournament on the bench while India tested the combination. But when the knockout stage came, the management threw him into the deep end as an opening batsman.

Samson reacted like a man who had been waiting for this script for years.

First of all, he played an unbeaten inning of 97 runs in the Super 8 match against West Indies in Kolkata. Then he scored 89 in the semi-finals. When the final came, he calmly scored another 89.

Three big matches. Three innings that shaped India’s title race.

By the end of the tournament, Samson had scored 321 runs in five innings, the most by an Indian in a T20 World Cup.

Former India captain Anil Kumble described him as a mixture of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and it actually makes sense to watch him bat.

Sometimes Samson looked like Kohli. Calm, alert and in complete control of the chase. At other moments he changed gears and attacked like Rohit in the powerplay, caring more about the scoreboard than individual milestones.

When a reporter asked if he was disappointed at missing two potential centuries against West Indies and England, Samson shrugged it off. If his team had not won then 97 and 89 would have meant nothing.

Now this is the kind of answer that has Rohit Sharma written all over it.

Ishan Kishan is the owner of number 3

Over the years, India has been raising a small but persistent question in T20 cricket.

Who is our batsman at number three?

In 2026 World Cup, Ishan Kishan answered this strongly.

Kishan scored 317 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 193. After three half-centuries, he became the fourth highest run scorer in the entire tournament.

But their story had started months ago.

Kishan returned to the national team after leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title as captain. When India hosted New Zealand soon after, he ensured that the comeback made headlines. Kishan scored a T20I century in the final match of that series.

The World Cup just continued that momentum.

Along with Samson and Abhishek Sharma, Kishan became part of one of the most dangerous top-orders of the tournament. His work was simple. Keep the pace fast and never let the innings flow.

He played his role well in the final also.

Kishan scored 54 runs in just 25 balls as India scored 255 runs against New Zealand, making the match difficult for the opposition.

And he wasn’t done yet.

Two brilliant catches were taken during New Zealand’s chase. One dismissed Rachin Ravindra. Another near the boundary sent Tim Seifert back.

Runs, energy and fast fielding. Kishan brought everything to the table.

India had spent a lot of time searching for stability at number three. This time the answer came with some arrogance.

Akshar Patel: 3 Dimensional Force

For years, when people talked about players who could impact the game in three departments, the conversation always started with Ravindra Jadeja.

At the 2026 World Cup, Axar Patel quietly reminded everyone that he was also involved in that conversation.

Akshar took 11 wickets in eight matches and also gave three wickets in the final. His economy rate hovered around 8.20, making him one of India’s most reliable middle overs bowlers.

But the numbers only tell half the story.

In the semi-final against England, he took two brilliant catches which swung the momentum towards India. Whenever the team needed to score runs quickly, he performed well with the bat.

What was most impressive was how naturally he played the role that Jadeja had once played.

Akshar did not try to become “the next Ravindra Jadeja”. He just did what the game demanded at that moment.

And most of the time, it worked.

Shivam Dubey: Power Switch

Every good T20 team needs someone who can change the mood of the game in ten balls.

For India in 2026, That player was Shivam Dubey.

Two years ago, he had pulled out of the 2024 World Cup after facing criticism. This time he returned with the answer.

Dubey scored 235 runs at an average of 39 and an average of around 165. He also hit 17 sixes, many of which came when India needed momentum early.

What made his tournament special was his flexibility.

He batted at four different positions during the competition. Sometimes he would go in early. Sometimes he even died.

The viewpoint never changed. See the ball. hit the ball. Hit it hard.

Even with Hardik Pandya in the team, Dubey became another finishing weapon for India. Even when Hardik was struggling, there was always someone ready to bring the game back.

And that kind of depth is worth gold in T20 cricket.

next chapter

The funny thing about India’s 2026 victory is that it never really felt like a change.

Samson took responsibility at the top. Kishan kept the engine running. Akshar controlled the middle overs. Dubey threw punches at the end of the innings.

Different names. Same responsibilities.

Perhaps this is what Virat Kohli meant that night in 2024.

The next generation took the T20 game forward.

And two years later, they showed that the story of Indian T20 cricket does not end with a great team.

It just moved on to the next.

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People aware of the proposed policy said that since carmakers would be discouraged from manufacturing small cars that meet CAFE-related regulatory norms, the gap in migration of people from two-wheelers to cars could widen.

Small car makers may face more regulatory challenges as revised draft of CAFE-3 proposes vehicle improvements fuel efficiency And reducing carbon emissions has been implemented. Those involved in the deliberations said the latest proposed amendments would support larger vehicles, especially electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

with corporate average fuel efficiency With the (CAFE) issue unresolved due to tussle among car manufacturers, the PM’s office has intervened in the matter and involved the petroleum and heavy industries ministries besides the road transport and power ministries to finalize the norms. This is the third draft of CAFE-3 in the last two years.

CAFE refers to government-regulated standards that mandate a minimum average fuel efficiency and the maximum CO2 emissions level for the entire fleet of vehicles sold by a car manufacturer. Instead of examining individual models, it measures a weighted average of all cars produced by a manufacturer.

According to the latest draft of CAFE-3, which has not been released yet, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has proposed to eliminate the humiliation (additional allowance) or relief for small car manufacturers. It has introduced a range-extended electric vehicle (reeve), which will have a volume deviation factor (VDF) of 3, similar to electric cars. VDF is a targeted government measure to promote sales of low-polluting vehicles such as EVs, REEVs and hybrids.

Removing the disincentive for small cars is expected to push up prices of entry-level petrol cars, said people aware of the latest changes. He said REEV has been introduced keeping in mind the current low penetration of EV charging infrastructure, range anxiety among buyers and uncertainty of battery life. There is debate over whether REEVs should be considered equivalent to EVs because, unlike EVs, these vehicles have tailpipe emissions when the engine is running.

People aware of the proposed policy said that since carmakers would be discouraged from manufacturing small cars that meet CAFE-related regulatory norms, the gap in migration of people from two-wheelers to cars could widen. Industry officials said as per the draft norms, the cost of new cars under the proposed CAFE-3 regime will increase by about 10 per cent as carmakers will have to add more fuel-saving technologies to meet the new standards or face penalties.

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उत्तर प्रदेश में विकास कार्यों को गति देने के लिए योगी सरकार ने बड़ा फैसला लिया है। मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने सभी विधायकों से अपने-अपने क्षेत्र में आवश्यक विकास कार्यों के लिए पांच-पांच करोड़ रुपये के प्रस्ताव भेजने को कहा है। मुख्यमंत्री ने यह भी निर्देश दिया है कि सभी विधायक एक सप्ताह के भीतर अपने प्रस्ताव मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय को भेज दें. इस योजना के तहत राज्य के हर विधानसभा क्षेत्र में बुनियादी सुविधाओं से संबंधित विकास कार्य किए जाएंगे, ताकि जनता को इसका सीधा लाभ मिल सके।

वीडियो कॉन्फ्रेंसिंग के जरिए विधायकों से किया संवाद
मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने सोमवार को अपने सरकारी आवास से वीडियो कॉन्फ्रेंसिंग के जरिए सभी विधायकों और एमएलसी से बातचीत की. इस मुलाकात में उन्होंने करीब 30 मिनट तक विभिन्न मुद्दों पर चर्चा की. मुख्यमंत्री ने सभी जन प्रतिनिधियों से कहा कि वे अपने-अपने क्षेत्र में रहकर लोगों की समस्याएं सुनें और उनके समाधान में सक्रिय भूमिका निभायें. इसके साथ ही उन्होंने विकास कार्यों की नियमित मॉनिटरिंग पर भी जोर दिया.

इन कार्यों के लिए प्रस्ताव भेजा जा सकता है
मुख्यमंत्री ने विधायकों से कहा कि वे अपने क्षेत्र की जरूरत के मुताबिक विभिन्न विकास कार्यों के प्रस्ताव भेज सकते हैं. इनमें सड़क निर्माण, बारातघर, सामुदायिक केंद्र, पुल और कन्वेंशन सेंटर जैसे काम शामिल हैं. इसके अलावा सड़कों पर स्ट्रीट लाइट लगाने, सार्वजनिक शौचालय बनाने और तहसील, जिला और हाई कोर्ट में वकीलों के लिए चैंबर बनाने जैसे प्रस्ताव भी दिए जा सकते हैं. उन्होंने कहा कि विधायक अपने क्षेत्र की आवश्यकता के अनुसार ऐसे सभी कार्यों का प्रस्ताव दे सकते हैं जो जनसुविधाओं से संबंधित हों।

डीएम को प्रस्ताव का परीक्षण कर धनराशि जारी करने के निर्देश
मुख्यमंत्री ने सभी जिलों के जिलाधिकारियों को विधायकों द्वारा भेजे गए प्रस्तावों की जांच करने और सही पाए जाने पर तुरंत धनराशि जारी करने का भी निर्देश दिया है. इस प्रक्रिया को जल्द पूरा करने के लिए प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों को अलर्ट रहने को कहा गया है.

बैठक में प्रशासनिक अधिकारी भी मौजूद थे
इस बैठक में प्रदेश के सभी जिलों के मंडलायुक्त, जिलाधिकारी और मुख्य विकास अधिकारी भी शामिल हुए. सरकार का मानना ​​है कि इस योजना से राज्य में विकास कार्यों की गति तेज होगी और जनता को स्थानीय स्तर पर बेहतर सुविधाएं मिल सकेंगी.

The UAE has confirmed six months of strategic reserves of essential commodities as authorities intensified market inspections nationwide/Representative Image

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has stepped up inspections in markets to ensure stable prices and availability of essential commodities, assuring residents that the country has strategic reserves of key commodities that can meet demand for up to six months.The ministry said inspection teams are conducting daily checks at shops and retail outlets across the country. These inspections are being conducted in coordination with economic development departments in all emirates through a joint national monitoring team. The objective of this effort is to prevent unreasonable price increases, prevent unfair commercial practices and maintain close surveillance on market activity.Officials said retailers must follow consumer protection rules, especially those governing pricing of essential goods. Under the current policy, traders cannot raise prices of certain basic commodities without prior permission from the ministry and the national committee responsible for monitoring price changes.This rule applies to nine essential goods: cooking oil, eggs, dairy products, rice, sugar, poultry, legumes, bread and wheat.The ministry also discussed the recent increase in prices of onion and tomato in the last two days. Officials said the increase is temporary and linked to the impact of the regional crisis. Additional supplies of these vegetables have already been delivered to the markets in large quantities to stabilize availability.Officials stressed that essential goods should be available in sufficient quantities and consumers should have access to a variety of options. Officials said prices are expected to return to normal levels soon due to increased supply.The ministry said the UAE maintains a strategic stockpile of essential commodities capable of meeting market demand for six months. These reserves are distributed to different regions of the country through a system designed to strengthen supply chains and allow authorities to respond quickly to market needs during emergencies.Officials also confirmed that shipping and supply operations through the country’s entry points are continuing normally. Supply chains remain efficient and goods are reaching local markets without any interruption.The UAE also relies on an extensive network of international partner markets that supply imports of a variety of goods. This allows authorities to quickly secure alternative sources if a disruption occurs.Since the beginning of the regional crisis, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and local economic development departments have conducted about 7,105 inspection visits to markets across the country. These inspections resulted in 567 violations, the majority of which were related to unfair price increases.Authorities issued 449 warnings to traders, suppliers and retail outlets and imposed financial penalties totaling AED207,250.The ministry said that surveillance operations will continue in the future to ensure market stability and protect consumers.Residents are encouraged to report price gouging or violations through official channels. Complaints can be submitted through the website of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism www.moet.gov.aeBy calling 8001222 or sending a WhatsApp message, or emailing info@moet.gov.ae.Officials also urged consumers to buy goods as per their needs and avoid hoarding or excessive purchasing so that products remain available to all.