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Hans India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Suraj Bhan Silver Hub Launches in Banjara Hills with Dazzling Display of Silver Artistry
Hyderabad: Suraj Bhan Silver Hub, a flagship Silver-exclusive showroom was launched at Road No. 9, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Inaugurated by Suraj Bhan Group of Jewellers chairpersons Om Prakash and Kamala Bai Goel on Sunday. Ceremony was graced by City socialites and dignitaries. The newly launched showroom showcases a stunning range of silver creations that blend traditional artistry with contemporary elegance. The exclusive collection includes intricately crafted jewellery, finely detailed silver utensils, divine pooja items, luxurious silver furniture, corporate gifting solutions, coins, bars, and ornamental gift articles. With price points ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,00,000 per piece, the store caters to both everyday elegance and high-end luxury. A highlight of the launch was a captivating fashion presentation by Hyderabad-based models, who showcased the artistry and elegance of Suraj Bhan's silver creations. Draped in traditional ethnic wear, the models elegantly presented a wide array of artisanal silver utensils and crafted Jewellery. Speaking to the media, one of the partners of Suraj Bhan Group shared, 'This new store is a proud extension of our 100-year-old legacy rooted in Hyderabad. Built on a century of trust, craftsmanship, and heritage, Suraj Bhan Silver Hub carries forward the tradition of excellence set by our parent brand, Suraj Bhan Jewellery Hub in Gachibowli and SurajbBhan Babulal & Co. Jewellers, Basheer Bagh — a name that has become synonymous with quality and timeless design in gold, diamonds, platinum and silver.' He further added that every creation at the Silver Hub reflects the cultural richness of Hyderabad and the enduring values of the brand — authenticity, purity, and enduring beauty. From traditional designs to contemporary styles. Delete Edit
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Woman (55) dies as car mows down couple crossing Noida expressway; driver held
Noida: A 55-year-old woman died while her husband (65) sustained critical injuries after a vehicle rammed into them as they were crossing Noida Expressway in Sector 142 area on Monday evening. The driver of the car has been detained, police said. The couple had left home to buy medicine from the Pari Chowk area and were on their way back home when the incident occurred, police said. A team rushed to the spot after receiving information at 5.45pm. A senior police officer said, "The couple — residents of Shahdara village — were rushed to a nearby hospital where Nirmala Devi was declared brought dead on arrival. Her husband Om Prakash, who is critical, is undergoing treatment." Om Prakash, also known as Omi, was crossing the road with Nirmala. The couple were going towards Shahdara village when a Wagon R coming from behind hit both of them, police said. "We received a complaint from the family and sent the body for autopsy. We will register an FIR," a police officer said.
The Print
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Pokhran resident shrugs off drone incursions from Pakistan—‘we're from land where nuclear tests happened'
Pokharan, according to Om Prakash, was never targeted before, be it in the wars in 1965 or 1971. 'Even in the 1971 war, Pakistan did not attack Pokhran, which is also not very far from the India-Pakistan border. We heard it from our elders. But this time, they attacked us with a swarm of drones, and we clearly saw the Indian air defence system destroy them in the air,' said the owner of a shop in Pokhran market. It later emerged that Pakistan had sent a swarm of drones but those were knocked out of the skies by the Indian armed forces. The debris of damaged drones was seized by the Army personnel. Pokhran: At about 8.30 p.m. on Friday night, Om Prakash, a resident of Jaisalmer's Pokhran town, heard loud explosions and saw streaks of light in the air from his pitch-dark house. The town was enveloped in darkness as a blackout was in place. The town is little over 200 km away from the India-Pakistan border. In 1971, the western sector had seen one major operation by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in which six Hunter aircraft destroyed over 30 Pakistani tanks in the Battle of Longewala. Pokhran was put on high alert amid India-Pakistan tension following India's Operation Sindoor launched in the aftermath of the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack. Blackout was enforced from 8 May to 11 May. All the shops were shut by 5 p.m. in this period. 'We are from the soil where nuclear tests happened. There is nothing to worry about Pakistan's drone attack. But this is new warfare, completely different,' Prakash said. Local residents like Om Prakash and Rawal Ram Parihar, a shop owner selling automobile spare parts, are proud to remind outsiders about Pokhran's link to India's security: it was in the sandy desert of Pokhran that India had carried out nuclear tests twice, first in May 1974 and then in May 1998. 'In the gap of two days, India conducted two nuclear tests in 1998. No one from the villages were allowed to go close to the test region. The area was completely cordoned off and under army surveillance,' said Parihar, in his seventies, recalled. Villagers, he said, got to know about the tests only when they heard explosions. 'There were very big explosions; the ground shook.' Also Read: India-Pakistan ceasefire: Fragile calm follows drone sightings, explosions in J&K, Punjab and Gujarat Khetolai's tryst with nuclear tests At a distance of 28 km from Pokhran, Khetolai village is situated on National Highway 11. What sets it apart is that Khetolai is the village closest to India's nuclear testing site. The absence of undergound water even at a depth of 2,000 metre in Khetolai turned out to be a boon in disguise as it meant no possible danger of radiation after nuclear tests. Residents here are mostly from the Bishnoi community. Old-timers distinctly remember both the nuclear tests. In 1974, India carried out nuclear tests under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The operation was codenamed Smiling Buddha. Twenty four years on, Operation Shakti saw India carry out five nuclear tests. This time, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was leading the country. 'In 1974, the tremor was minor but on 11 May 1998, the tremors were significant,' said Mana Ram, a Khetolai resident. Ram said before the nuclear tests, the preparation started around the 1960s when land was acquired by the government. 'None of us had the inkling that our village will be the focal point of India's nuclear tests. We all are proud as this was in national interest.' 'The land was acquired at very low cost. We have not received proper compensation and no development has reached our village,' Ram asserted. 'Pokhran is 28 km away from here, but everyone knows Pokhran for nuclear tests. The government does not pay attention to us. Pokhran has overshadowed the identity of Khetolai.' (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: Electricity meters covered, deserted streets, Jaisalmer plunged in darkness after drones intercepted
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
Woman married under CM's dowry-free scheme forced out over dowry; 4 booked
Pilibhit: An FIR was filed on Saturday night against four people, including a man who allegedly forced his 24-year-old wife to leave their home after demanding dowry—despite their marriage taking place under Uttar Pradesh's dowry-free mass marriage scheme in was married on Feb 13 in a mass ceremony organised by the district social welfare department. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her father, Om Prakash of Naokurh village under Pilibhit Kotwali police limits, said he gave a gold ring and Rs 1.5 lakh in cash to the groom, Kamlesh Kumar, 30, of Purha Pareva village under Bilsanda police station, during the engagement on Dec 15, agreeing to a dowry-free marriage, Kumar and his family allegedly harassed Mahima physically and mentally, demanded Rs 1 lakh and a gold chain, and threatened to kill her if the demands weren't met. She was eventually forced to leave her marital home on March said he approached the local police and senior officials but received no response. He then moved the court of the chief judicial magistrate, which directed the police to register a Kotwali SHO Rajiv Kumar Singh said the four accused were booked under BNS sections 85 (cruelty by husband or relatives), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 352 (intentional insult), and relevant sections of the .District social welfare officer Chandra Mohan Vishnoi said the scheme has no mechanism to protect women from post-marriage violence. "The state spends Rs 51,000 on each marriage—Rs 35,000 is transferred to the bride's bank account, Rs 10,000 is for household essentials, and Rs 6,000 covers ceremony expenses," he added.
Mint
09-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Escalating India-Pakistan tensions trigger stockpiling in border regions
New Delhi: Residents in border regions rushed out to buy essentials from food grains to biscuits, prompting Union food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday to urge the public to disregard what he called misleading messages about food stocks, adding that there are enough supplies available in the country. Taking to social media platform X he also directed traders and businesses dealing with essential commodities to cooperate with law enforcement and warned that hoarding or stockpiling will be prosecuted under the Essential Commodities Act. The minister's warning came as escalating tensions between India and Pakistan prompted residents in border towns in Jammu, Rajasthan and Punjab rushing to buy essential goods like wheat, flour, rice and packaged foods. Also read: As temperatures soar, consumers rush for ACs, coolers to beat the heat Demand surged in both stores and on online platforms. Packaged food companies reported this surge in demand from northern border cities and assured adequate supply. Packaged food companies said demand has increased from border cities in north India. Companies assured supplies of adequate stock in such markets. 'Border areas are seeing greater demand with consumers panic- buying. We are prepared with our supply chain and are ensuring quick supplies. Delhi is not impacted yet. We are seeing panic buying in large stores and quick-commerce in these markets. We have an efficient supply chain, (we did) even during covid, so we won't be out of stock at all," said Ashwani Arora, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), LT Foods, which sells basmati rice. Also read: Is quick commerce eating into the food delivery market? To be sure, some grocery stores in Delhi reported increased demand for pulses and flour—as despite the capital remaining largely insulated from the conflict impact, a sense of panic prompted some households to stock up. For example, in south Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, shelves for tea, soaps, coffee, pulses and biscuits were bare at a large department store on Friday afternoon. 'We've seen a lot of bulk buying in the past three days," noted an employee at the Bhagat Ram Om Prakash store. With the fighting continuing till the early hours of Friday morning, the national capital has been placed on high alert. Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International, said the maker of packaged water is fully operational across India, including in regions facing disturbances. 'We have implemented all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our staff and associates, in line with government advisories. We are also closely monitoring demand trends—there has been a noticeable increase in northern markets and we are taking all measures to ensure uninterrupted supplies," he said. Others also reported more last-minute purchases. Biscuit-maker Parle Products reported an uptick for its brands across small stores in border areas. 'We are seeing some increased buying in border markets, especially in Rajasthan and Punjab. Over the last 10 days we have already ensured that we have sufficient stock in those markets. Typically, in a situation like this people tend to stock up on food items, having experienced this earlier we have already ensured that we have a high amount of stock moved to these distribution centres," said Mayank Shah, senior category head, Parle Products Pvt. Ltd. Also read: Profit squeeze drives Indian restaurants to seek new delivery paths 'We are ensuring the stock is adequately available. There shouldn't be any panic. I think the government has taken good measures and honestly, I am very proud of our army," he added. Meanwhile, distributors of fast-moving consumer products said the market has sufficient stock for two months. 'There is no need to panic. Yes, we have seen an uptick in demand for medicines and some essentials via general trade or kirana stores but it is not pan-India," said Dhairyashil Patil, president, All India Consumer Products Distributors' Federation.
