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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Yogi Adityanath warns of public shaming for those defaming Kanwar Yatra, urges kanwariyas not to take law into their own hands
A day after seven kanwariyas were booked for allegedly assaulting a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur railway station, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Sunday showered flower petals on the pilgrims in Meerut and advised them to maintain law and order and to approach the administration if they believe anyone is trying to disrupt the Kanwar Yatra. CM Adityanath issued a warning against any attempts to defame the Kanwar Yatra, both in person and on social media. He said strict action would be taken against those who create disturbances during the yatra. Following the event, those caught causing trouble will be publicly shamed through posters, he said. He also asked kanwar groups to identify such people amidst them and hand them over to police. 'In case any miscreant tries to tarnish the Kanwar yatra, then instead of taking law into your own hands, you should approach the administration,' said Adityanath. 'If any one takes route of ruckus to defame Kanwar Yatra, then we have CCTV footage of all of them. After the Kanwar Yatra is complete, their posters will be displayed,' Adityanath told the gathering in Meerut. 'It is the responsibility of kanwar associations as well to expose such people who are trying to defame Kanwar Yatra and create ruckus. Distance yourself from such people. Do not allow them to be part of your group and inform the administration about them,' said Adityanath. Telling kanwariyas that Lord Shiva is the God of 'Lok Mangal' (public welfare), he urged them to also try to understand the problems of others. The alleged assault on CRPF jawan came to light after a video emerged on social media. The police identified the CRPF jawan by only his first name, Gautam. According to the police, Gautam had come home on leave and was at the station to board the Brahmaputra Express for Manipur, where he is currently posted. He was with his minor son, based on whose complaint the FIR against the accused was filed.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Gold Futures trading begins at India International Bullion Exchange
Ahmedabad: India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), the country's first international bullion exchange located at GIFT IFSC, marked a significant milestone with the execution of its first-ever Gold Futures trade on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The move is expected to widen hedging opportunities for qualified jewellers and other market participants exposed to gold price risks. "The start of trading in Gold Futures at international prices in US Dollar terms will greatly benefit jewellers, bullion dealers, and refiners, as well as members across the ecosystem who face gold price volatility risks," said Ashok Gautam, MD & CEO of IIBX. To encourage market participation, IIBX has launched a Liquidity Enhancement Scheme (LES) for Gold Futures Contracts and invited bids under the programme. "We're interacting with players from the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) as well. The aim is to encourage domestic market participants towards IIBX, instead of them accessing overseas exchanges through their overseas offices, encouraging onshore the offshore initiatives of our regulator," Gautam added. Currently, 179 qualified jewellers and over 441 TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) holders are registered with IIBX. Some 784 new TRQ applicants are under process. While the futures contracts are particularly beneficial for these groups, IIBX emphasised that the contracts are open to all members with gold price risk exposure — including refiners, large and small jewellery chains, and traders. Market participants will still need to operate through Authorised Dealer (AD) banks, which manage hedging limits and monitor open positions. IIBX, backed by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), plans to continue expanding its bullion market offerings across both spot and futures segments, aiming to develop a comprehensive bullion trading ecosystem in India. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Haresh Acharya, director, India Bullion and Jewellers' Association (IBJA), said, "Businesses whose core operations involve gold — like jewellers, bullion traders, and refiners — can now manage their price risks (hedge their positions) using not just overseas markets like Comex but also through domestic exchanges like IIBX. " "Previously, in India, such hedging opportunities were mainly available for all base metals. Eventually, RBI opened such opportunities for gold and silver as well. With the launch of gold and silver futures trading on IIBX, similar risk management tools are now available for the bullion sector domestically in dollar denominations. Essentially, Indian gold businesses now have a local platform to protect themselves against price fluctuations," he further added.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
7 kanwarias booked for assaulting CRPF jawan returning to duty in Manipur
Seven kanwarias, including four minors, were booked for allegedly assaulting a 50-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan at Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur railway station on Saturday morning. The incident came to light after a video emerged on social media purportedly showing the accused assaulting the jawan, who police only identified by his first name, Gautam. According to the police, Gautam had come home on leave and was at the station to board the Brahmaputra Express for Manipur, where he is currently posted. He was with his minor son, based on whose complaint the FIR against the accused was filed. The brief video shows a push-and-pull between the men and Gautam, who eventually falls to the ground as the men rain kicks and punches on him. A minor boy helps him up, and he walks up to the men to confront them, but is assaulted again. Police said they are yet to ascertain what led to the incident. According to officials, police personnel reached the spot on receiving the information and brought the situation under control with the help of a few passengers. Gautam's son filed a complaint with the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF), based on which three adults and four minors were booked under sections of the Railways Act and for voluntarily causing hurt and intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace. RPF inspector Chaman Singh Tomar, in charge of the Mirzapur railway station, said the accused have been released on a personal bond. The accused, who were scheduled to travel on the same train as Gautam, claimed before police that Gautam was intoxicated and abused them, which provoked the assault. 'This claim could not be verified as Gautam boarded the train immediately and left without undergoing a medical examination,' said Tomar. Later, Mirzapur GRP inspector Raghvendra Bahadur Singh reiterated that the accused were booked and released on a personal bond as the offence is non-cognizable. Police have reviewed CCTV from the station and concluded that no one else was involved.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Haryana minister issues show-cause notice to 15 officials over lack of equipment, food supplies at Tau Devi Lal Stadium
Haryana's Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam on Thursday paid a surprise visit to the Khelo India state-level centre at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. The Minister arrived at the stadium at around 8 am unannounced and started interacting with the athletes and other people present there. He inspected the hostel accommodations, visited the mess to check food arrangements, and reviewed the gym facilities. Expressing his displeasure over the lack of proper accommodation, prescribed food supplies, and sports equipment for players, the minister issued show-cause notices to all the coaches, staff, and the District Sports Officer of Panchkula, from the spot. During the visit, Gautam met athletes practising boxing, badminton, and athletics and listened to their concerns. The players informed the minister that although the government's sports policy is excellent, the officials are failing to implement it properly, resulting in hardships for the athletes. The Minister called the officials on the spot and warned them to improve the arrangements within 15 days, failing which strict action would be taken. 'Haryana's sports policy is among the best in the country. Athletes from the state are winning medals at the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games, bringing pride to the nation and state. To ensure even better performances, the government is committed to providing maximum sports facilities,' he said. Gautam added that athletes must receive nutritious food and proper sports resources for improved performance. 'I have warned the coaches to improve their working methods and ensure timely training for the players. Coaches who perform well will be encouraged, while negligent ones will face action', he further said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Car from which shot was fired at Fazilpuria rented by a 19-yr-old boy
Gurgaon: A day after a bullet was allegedly fired at the car of singer and rapper Rahul Yadav, better known as Fazilpuria, in Sector 71 on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), police said on Tuesday they had identified the car from which the gunshot came – a Punch registered in the name of Sushil Kumar, a Sonipat resident who runs a car rental business. Kumar had rented the car – HR10 AS 1259 – to 19-year-old Gautam, also a Sonipat resident (Dipalpur village), from 10.40am on July 11 for Rs 2,200 per day. The car was tracked down using GPS installed in it by its owner and was found abandoned near Bilaspur on Monday night. Police said they had identified the suspect but did not specify if it was Gautam. Gautam was issued his driving licence on Jan 23 this year. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon According to police, a shot was fired at Fazilpuria's Thar around 7.30pm on Monday near CHD Apartments. The bullet did not hit the Thar but struck an iron grille by the roadside. No one was injured. Fazilpuria was in the Thar. "We have identified the accused and recovered the car used in the crime. We found one bullet at the spot and will arrest the suspects soon," police spokesperson ASI Sandeep Kumar said. The singer filed a formal complaint at SPR police post after the incident, following which a forensics team examined his vehicle and the scene of the shooting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Police are yet to name anyone as accused in the FIR or ascertain the motive behind the firing. A team led by DCP South Hitesh Yadav recovered CCTV footage of the singer's car being chased within 40 minutes of the incident, police said. The information was shared with the crime branch, which began tracking the accused and questioned the car owner. Sources indicated two suspects were detained but there was no official confirmation of this. Fazilpuria was unavailable for comment. Sources said his police security cover, granted during the Lok Sabha election campaign when he contested from Gurgaon, had been withdrawn. But following the firing incident, it has been reinstated. Investigators are examining multiple theories, including old enmity, as motives for the shooting. The FIR has been filed at Badshapur police station under section 109 (attempt to murder) of BNS and sections of the Arms Act. In 2024, Fazilpuria contested the Lok Sabha elections as a JJP candidate. The poll, eventually, became a two-horse race between BJP's Rao Inderjit Singh and Raj Babbar of Congress that Singh won, going on to become a three-time Union minister.
