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Mint
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma issues ‘shoot-at-sight' orders in Dhubri, claims 'active group intends to damage temples'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday issued shoot-at-sight orders in the state's Dhubri district after a 'group became active with the intention of damaging our temples.' In a message posted on X, the CM said, 'A particular group has become active in Dhubri with the intention of damaging our temples. We have issued shoot-at-sight orders.' In another post on X, he said that he visited Dhubri on Friday to assess the situation in the district and if needed, will visit again. 'The Assam government is with you,' he told the residents of Dhubri, while assuring them safety. 'I assured the people of Dhubri that no one needs to live in fear,' he wrote in his post. The CM was visiting Dhubri after communal violence took place following the incident where cow meat was thrown at Hanuman Mandir on the festival of Eid. During his visit, Sarma asked law enforcement officers to follow "zero tolerance" against elements who desecrated temples, Naamghars and sacred places. He further stated that those involved would not be spared. "I visited Dhubri and directed law enforcement officers to follow ZERO tolerance against elements who desecrate our temples, Naamghars and sacred spaces. The incident of throwing beef at the town's Hanuman Mandir should have NEVER happened, and those involved WON'T BE SPARED," Sarma wrote in a post on X. In a later post on X, the CM stated that he would guard the Hanuman Baba temple all night long if it was needed. "This time on Eid, some anti-social elements committed a disgusting and condemnable crime by throwing cow meat in the Hanuman temple of Dhubri! If required on the coming Eid, I myself will guard Hanuman Baba's temple all night long," the post read. With no new untoward incident reported following communal tension, the Dhubri district administration on Tuesday withdrew the prohibitory orders from the headquarters town and allowed all shops to open, news agency PTI reported, quoting officials. The law and order situation in Dhubri town deteriorated following protests after pieces of meat were found near a temple in Dhubri town on Sunday. Tear gas shells were lobbed to disperse the agitators on Monday and restrictions on public movement were imposed. Dhubri District Commissioner Dibakar Nath told PTI that the situation in Dhubri town is under control at present. "We have revoked yesterday's (Monday) order. Shops and markets have opened now," he added. Nath also said that several peace committees have been formed in various sensitive localities of the town, comprising members from both Hindu and Muslim communities. On Monday, miscreants reportedly attacked vegetable vendors and e-rickshaw drivers near Dhubri Magistrate Colony and New Market. Police rushed to the scene and fired tear gas shells to disperse the mob and regain control of the situation, the PTI report said. To prevent further flare-ups of "communal tension, riot risk or violent protests", the administration immediately clamped restrictions under section 163 of BNSS and ordered all shops and market establishments in the town to remain closed. It also prohibited the assembly of five or more people in any public places, intending for demonstration or meeting or procession.
Sunday World
10-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man convicted after using vice grips to clamp leaking brake pipe hose
Aidan McCullagh had the brake pipe hose, which was leaking, clamped to the front driver's side wheel of his Honda Civic. A Letterkenny man who used a pair of vice grips to clamp a leaking brake pipe has been convicted in court. Aidan McCullagh had the brake pipe hose, which was leaking, clamped to the front driver's side wheel of his Honda Civic. Letterkenny District Court heard details of the incident. Sergeant Vincent Muldoon told the court that gardai were operating a checkpoint with the Road Safety Authority at Cashelshanaghan, Letterkenny, on June 20, 2024. Sergeant Muldoon outlined that it was the day before the start of the Donegal International Rally. The NCT on the vehicle was out of date since November 2022, the court heard. Sergeant Muldoon said that the car was examined by an RSA inspector. The brake pipe hose was leaking and was clamped by the vice grips to the wheel and Gardai seized the vehicle. Judge Eiteáin Cunningham said she was satisfied that the vehicle was tampered with. Mr Rory O'Brien, solicitor for McCullagh, told the court that his client – a 20-year-old of Rann Mor Walk, Oldtown, Letterkenny – was taking the car to a mechanic who was to assist him in making repairs. Aidan McCullagh leaving Letterkenny District Court. (North West Newspix) News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday June 10 Mr O'Brien said the car was fully licensed and insured, but McCullagh accepted that his NCT was out of date, although he had a date booked. 'He was endeavouring to do his best,' Mr O'Brien said, adding that his client was tendering a guilty plea to the court. McCullagh, who was accompanied to court by his mother, was fined €200 for the driving of dangerously defective vehicle, an offence contrary to section 54 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. Judge Eiteáin Cunningham also fined McCullagh €150 for having no NCT. McCullagh was given five months to pay the fines.
Miami Herald
05-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
U.S. Trade Deficit Plummets in April
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services narrowed sharply in April, falling to $61.6 billion compared with $138.3 billion in March as tariffs clamped down on global trade. U.S. goods imports fell significantly in April, dropping 16.3% from March, the data released from the Commerce Department showed, as tariffs on exports from China and other countries weighed on trade. The sharp drop reflected the fact that importers had rushed to bring many goods into the United States at the beginning of the year to get ahead of tariffs ordered by President Donald Trump. Exports rose slightly, up 3% from the previous month. Trump has imposed tariffs on a variety of industries and trading partners since coming into office in January, raising the U.S. tariff rate to levels not seen in a century. The president has temporarily suspended some of the tariffs to allow for trade negotiations, but many are set to snap back into effect in early July unless deals are reached. 'The big swing in the trade deficit reflects the global trade war,' said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. 'With the tariffs, goods imports collapsed in April, leading to a much smaller trade deficit.' Zandi added that a smaller trade deficit would likely result in higher gross domestic product in the second quarter, since a trade deficit is subtracted from that figure. But he cautioned that the tariffs would still have negative consequences for American consumers and the economy. 'The higher U.S. tariffs have severely disrupted global trade, which will soon show up as higher prices for many of the goods Americans buy, weighing heavily on their purchasing power and spending, and by extension, the broader economy,' he said. This article originally appeared in The New York Times. Copyright 2025
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Drone ban enforced in Thane amid security concerns
Image used for representative purpose only THANE: The Thane City Police Commissionerate has clamped down on drone operations, imposing a comprehensive ban on all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within city limits, officials said on Wednesday. The prohibition, effective from 14 May to 3 June, comes as authorities step up security measures across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The order specifically forbids all drone flights, regardless of purpose or operator, police officials told TOI. "This is a preventive measure to maintain law and order," said a senior police official who requested anonymity. "The potential misuse of such devices could pose a significant threat to public safety." Dr Shrikant Paropkari, Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters-1), Special Branch, who issued the order, warned that violators would face stringent action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with other applicable laws. The ban extends to all forms of aerial equipment, including remote-controlled microlight aircraft, paragliders, paramotors, hand gliders, and hot air balloons. This development follows similar restrictions implemented by Mumbai Police from 5 May, after the DGCA designated several areas as 'red zones' for drone operations. Recently, a 23-year-old was booked for flying a drone in Powai, highlighting the authorities' zero-tolerance approach. Residents have been urged to report any unauthorised drone activity to the nearest police station or by calling the emergency number 112.
Economic Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
India shuts doors on Pakistan: No imports or ships allowed
'Direct or indirect import, or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders,' the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a Friday notification. 'Any exemption or dispensation from this shall be examined and decided on caseto-case basis.' The order on Pakistani vessels was issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, on Saturday ' to ensure safety of Indian assets, cargo and connected infrastructure.' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Economy Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads NEW DELHI: India has, with immediate effect, clamped a complete ban on import of goods from Pakistan, including entry routed through other countries, 'in the interest of national security and public policy,' taking another punitive step in the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir Additionally, any vessel bearing the flag of Pakistan is barred from visiting Indian ports , while Indian ships are prohibited from docking at the neighbouring country.'Direct or indirect import, or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders,' the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a Friday notification. 'Any exemption or dispensation from this shall be examined and decided on caseto-case basis.' The order on Pakistani vessels was issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, on Saturday ' to ensure safety of Indian assets, cargo and connected infrastructure.'It is 'in public interest and for interest of Indian shipping ,' according to the industry representatives say Pakistan flagged ships seldom trade with India.'The DG Shipping order bans any vessels having Pakistani cargo from docking on Indian ports. This has wider impact since transit routes need to be redrawn for global trade,' an industry watcher told had earlier announced suspension of all trade ties with India including through third goods imports from Pakistan during April 2024-January 2025 totalled $0.42 million, with plants and seeds, dates, figs and map extracts being the top items, down from $20.21 million in Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, has been amended following the latest order. 'This will prohibit import of goods from Pakistan directly or through any other trade route,' read a statement issued by the ministry of commerce and industry on trade had been declining after India imposed a 200% duty on Pakistani goods in 2019, following the Pulwama terrorist attack in February, and the then Imran Khan government in Islamabad suspended trade ties after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in August of that India had granted the 'most favoured nation' status to Pakistan in 1996, the neighbouring country never trade has contracted to about $1.2 billion in FY24 from $2.5 billion in FY19.'India doesn't depend on Pakistani goods, so the economic impact is minimal,' said Ajay Srivastava, founder of Delhi-based think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative.'However, Pakistan still needs Indian products and may continue accessing them through third countries through recorded and unrecorded routes,' he added.
