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Government seeks to push cooktop production, allow imports


Government seeks to push cooktop production, allow imports

NEW DELHI: Govt is working to step up the supply of induction cooktops and vessels, while nudging companies and institutional kitchens to move to electricity-based cooking to reduce pressure on gas.To meet the immediate requirement of cooktops, whose demand has increased in the wake of LPG concerns, imports are lined up, while domestic production is sought to be speeded up in the coming weeks.Commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal, DPIIT secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, power secretary Pankaj Agarwal and DGFT Lav Aggarwal discussed the issue on Saturday, which was followed by discussions with industry representatives.

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In the coming days, govt is expected to relax some of the norms, such as postponing the implementation of a quality control order on consumer electronics by six months, to create domestic production capability.Induction cookers have around 60% import component, including PCB and microcrystalline glass, while the vessels used for cooking need a layer of coating which is also imported in large quantities. Industry executives have sought concessions, including lower import duty on certain inputs as well as a cut in GST.The initial rush for cylinders resulted in consumers flocking to stores and e-commerce sites, resulting in a stockout on several online platforms.Industry sources said that they have placed orders for cooktops, which are expected to land over the next few weeks, including through air freight. A senior govt official said govt wants to ensure adequate availability and reasonable pricing of induction cooktops.Separately, govt is also pushing factories, canteens and restaurants with large kitchens to shift from LPG or piped gas to electric cooking. Industry estimates suggest that converting an industrial kitchen from LPG to induction may cost about Rs 15 lakh, compared with annual LPG costs of about Rs 50 lakh. This could result in annual savings of Rs 35 lakh, and a total payback period of around three years, as electric kitchens are about three times more expensive to set up.Already, as reported by TOI in its Chennai edition, companies such as engineering firm Danfoss India, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles and auto components maker ZF have moved to electric cooking. In an exchange filing, Jubilant Foodworks, which has franchisee arrangements with several players, including Domino’s Pizza, said it is working on alternate energy sources like electricity and piped natural gas to conserve LPG.

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Several companies making induction cooktops had seen an increase in prices when demand surged initially but most have seen the value erosion since the start of the war in Iran.



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Candidates Chess: R Praggnanandhaa wastes his best chance to score win | Chess News
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Candidates Chess: R Praggnanandhaa wastes his best chance to score win
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NEW DELHI: You read that right. R Praggnanandhaa, India’s lone representative in the Open section, arguably squandered the best opportunity to score his second win at the Candidates Tournament on Friday at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort. Rather, the 2741-rated Grandmaster chose to settle for a lifeless draw, his third of the tournament.After Round 5, the leaderboard paints a formidable picture for those in the race. Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan has stamped his authority on the field, winning four of his five games and drawing the other. However, with nine rounds still to be played, it remains far too early to conclude that his remarkable run will translate into the Candidates title and earn him the right to challenge reigning champion D Gukesh for the world title later this year.

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In such a scenario, players like Praggnanandhaa need to capitalise on winning chances to stay within touching distance of the leader. Friday presented one such opportunity. Facing Andrey Esipenko, who remains a winless soul in the tournament, the Indian had the advantage of playing with the white pieces, giving him the initiative of moving first and dictating the flow of the game.Esipenko, rated 2698 and known for occasional inaccuracies under pressure, is among the lower-rated players in the elite eight-grandmaster line-up. Playing with whites on the back of a rest day, Praggnanandhaa appeared well-placed even before the first move, especially against an opponent many consider the weak link in the fray.As soon as the game began, the 20-year-old opted for the Réti Opening. By move 10, both players had exchanged a knight and a pawn. Praggnanandhaa’s 12.Ba6 was followed by a retreat to 19.Bd3, indicating a lack of clear attacking prospects. It was particularly surprising to see Praggnanandhaa struggle to make any meaningful breakthrough, given his reputation as one of the most incisive attacking players in the circuit with the white pieces.With neither side managing to create meaningful breakthroughs, either on the flanks or through the centre, the game quickly drifted into equilibrium.The early exchanges remained the only significant material trades, and with little imbalance on the board, neither player pressed for complications.Eventually, a threefold repetition saw the game end in a draw after 31 moves, a result that will feel like a missed opportunity for a player of Praggnanandhaa’s ilk.FIDE Candidates Round 5 Results – April 3, 2026

  • R Praggnanandhaa 0.5–0.5 Andrey Esipenko
  • Fabiano Caruana 1–0 Matthias Blübaum
  • Hikaru Nakamura 0–1 Javokhir Sindarov
  • Anish Giri 0.5–0.5 Wei Yi

FIDE Candidates Round 6 Pairings – April 4, 2026

  • Fabiano Caruana vs. Andrey Esipenko
  • Hikaru Nakamura vs. R Praggnanandhaa
  • Anish Giri vs. Matthias Blübaum
  • Wei Yi vs. Javokhir Sindarov

The situation was more difficult for his elder sister, Vaishali Rameshbabu, who suffered her first defeat of the Women’s Candidates campaign against China’s Zhu Jiner.Playing with the black pieces, Vaishali faced a King’s Pawn opening that soon transposed into the Italian Game.She opted for the Two Knights Defence, a system played in her previous round against Aleksandra Goryachkina, even though Vaishali was with the white pieces back then.This time, Zhu steadily built pressure, advancing on the queenside and simultaneously improving piece coordination in the centre. Two minor inaccuracies from Vaishali (15…f5 and 16…Nc5) weakened her position, allowing Zhu to seize a slight but lasting advantage.As pieces were gradually exchanged, Vaishali’s king became increasingly exposed in the centre, particularly after 27.Ke6.While the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss winner did not commit any major blunders, the position became progressively difficult to defend. With Zhu maintaining better coordination and king safety, Vaishali was eventually forced to resign on move 62.Meanwhile, Divya Deshmukh, the other Indian in the women’s section, held Tan Zhongyi to a hard-fought draw with the black pieces. The game, a Queen’s Gambit Declined, lasted 45 moves and featured significantly more activity than the Praggnanandhaa encounter in the Open section.Divya attempted to create imbalances through active rook, knight and queen manoeuvres in the middlegame, putting pressure on Tan’s position. However, with neither side able to convert their chances into a decisive breakthrough, the players eventually agreed to split the point. Given the strength of her opponent and her loss in the previous round against Zhu Jiner, the draw will serve as a morale-boosting result for the young Indian.ALSO READ: R Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second: The making of Vaibhav SuriFIDE Women’s Candidates Round 5 Results – April 4, 2026

  • Aleksandra Goryachkina 0.5–0.5 Anna Muzychuk
  • Zhu Jiner 1–0 Vaishali Rameshbabu
  • Tan Zhongyi 0.5–0.5 Divya Deshmukh
  • Kateryna Lagno 1–0 Bibisara Assaubayeva

FIDE Women’s Candidates Round 6 Pairings – April 4, 2026

  • Zhu Jiner vs. Anna Muzychuk
  • Tan Zhongyi vs. Aleksandra Goryachkina
  • Kateryna Lagno vs. Vaishali Rameshbabu
  • Bibisara Assaubayeva vs. Divya Deshmukh



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Delhi, Baku work to fix ties after Pakistan row | India News
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Delhi, Baku work to fix ties after Pakistan row

MEA secretary (west) Sibi George called on Azerbaijan foreign minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku, Friday and reviewed bilateral ties, exchanging views on regional and global matters of common interest. The talks signalled an attempt by both sides to mend the relationship after differences over Azerbaijan’s ties with Pakistan that saw Baku backing Islamabad during India’s Operation Sindoor last year.The 6th round of India-Azerbaijan Foreign Office Consultations was also held in Baku, co-chaired by George and deputy minister of foreign affairs Elnur Mammadov. “They comprehensively reviewed the current state of bilateral relations, covering areas of mutual interest. The issues discussed included trade, technology, tourism, pharmaceuticals, energy, culture, people-to-people exchanges and the fight against cross-border terrorism,” said the MEA in a statement, adding that both sides agreed to hold the next round of foreign office consultations in New Delhi.



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‘Scared of PM Modi?’: AAP corners Raghav Chadha | Delhi News
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NEW DELHI: The fault lines within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have burst into the open, with senior leaders publicly taking aim at Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha in an unusually sharp and direct escalation a day after the party removed him from the deputy leader’s post in the Rajya Sabha.The flashpoint came after Chadha questioned his removal, triggering pointed rebuttals from leaders like Saurabh Bhardwaj, former CM Atishi, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and MP Sanjay Singh.

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‘Are You Scared Of PM Modi?’

Former Delhi chief minister Atishi, in a post on X, raised pointed questions for Chadha.“Are you scared of Modi Ji?” she asked.She also said, “Common man facing issue due to LPG, but you didn’t say anything on LPG crisis.”Adding to her criticism, Atishi said, “Why do you fear the BJP so much? Why are you afraid to ask questions to PM Modi? You stayed silent when BJP workers rigged elections in Delhi. You kept quiet even when democracy is under attack in West Bengal. Today, one of the biggest concerns for the common man is the LPG crisis.”“As an MP, you may not feel its impact—but what about ordinary citizens? When AAP raised this issue and urged you to speak, you remained silent again. You were in London while AAP workers were out on the streets of Delhi, fighting for the common man,” she added.“We are soldiers of Arvind Kejriwal and not scared of PM Narendra Modi. Either you decide if you are with consitititon or Narendra Modi,” Atishi said.

‘He is compromised’

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann defended the decision to remove Chadha, calling it routine party functioning.“This is regular party functioning. It is his call on what statement he wants to make,” Mann said.He added, “Those who break party lines should be subjected to action.”“In Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha, the opposition takes many decisions. Any member who goes against the party line, it goes against the party whip. Hence, if you go against the whip, you are bound to face action,” he said.Replying to a question, Mann said Chadha is “compromised” and has gone against the party whip.“I don’t know what he has said in his statement. If the party (AAP) gives a line – to raise issues like valid votes being deleted (in West Bengal), out of 160 leaders and volunteers being booked in Gujarat, or Punjab’s issues of attempts to polarise communities, or issues of minimum support price (MSP), or the Centre holding back funds of goods and services tax (GST) or rural development fund (RDF).”“But if someone raises issues of samosas at airports or pizza delivery time, won’t it raise doubts that he is talking from a different station,” Mann said.

‘You are scared, Raghav’

AAP leader Anurag Dhanda also hit back at Chadha, alleging that he had been “scared” for the past few years and hesitant to speak against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The party get little time to speak in Parliament, under which it can either save the nation or call out for ‘making samosas cheap at the airport,’” he said.“We are Kejriwal’s soldiers. Fearlessness is our first identity. If someone fears Modi, will they fight for the country? In Parliament, the party gets just a little time to speak— in that, we can either struggle to save the nation or push to make samosas cheaper in the airport canteen,” he added.Dhanda further alleged that Chadha refused to sign a proposal against the Chief Election Commissioner and did not speak when AAP workers were being arrested.“In Gujarat, our hundreds of workers have been arrested by BJP’s police — will the honourable MP say something in the House? In West Bengal, the right to vote is being snatched away. When a proposal against the CEC came up in the House, Brother Sahib refused to sign it. When the party walked out of the House, they stayed back to mark attendance for Modi Ji. For the past few years, you’ve been scared, Raghav. You hesitate to speak against Modi. You hesitate to speak on the real issues of the country,” Dhanda added.

‘Party of one individual, Arvind Kejriwal’

The BJP also criticised AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, saying the party has become about “one individual” and that somebody “with a sense of truth” cannot stay with him.Talking to IANS, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, “This clearly shows that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is no longer a party of the common people, but has become a party of one individual, Arvind Kejriwal. As long as people continue to flatter him, they remain in the party.”



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Special session a violation of election code, claims Congress | India News
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Special session a violation of election code, claims Congress

NEW DELHI: Congress termed the convening of a “special session of Parliament” on April 16-18 a violation of the model code of conduct, accusing the BJP of trying to use the women’s quota bill to influence elections in Tamil Nadu and Bengal, which go to polls later this month.AICC spokesman Jairam Ramesh said Congress opposes any “change in relative strength of states” in the Lok Sabha, criticising a “hasty proposal” for a “proportionate” increase in parliamentary seats. He said such a move would permanently disadvantage southern states like TN and Kerala vis-à-vis northern states, while also hurting north-eastern states, north-western states like Punjab, and smaller states. Ramesh said there have been informal inputs that the Modi government is planning a new delimitation law with a 50% increase in seats of all states in the Lok Sabha and assemblies.Quoting Uttar Pradesh and Kerala, Ramesh said seats in UP could rise to 120 from 80, while Kerala’s could increase to 30 from 20. The earlier gap of 60 seats would widen to 90, the Congress neta argued.“The opposition will take a joint stand, and the government’s strategy of dividing political parties will not succeed,” he said. Ramesh also dismissed the government’s argument linking quota and delimitation, citing the Registrar General of India’s statement that census results will be available in 2027.



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Yuvraj Singh reveals what ‘stood out’ in Gautam Gambhir’s coaching style | Cricket News
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Yuvraj Singh reveals what 'stood out' in Gautam Gambhir's coaching style
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NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has credited head coach Gautam Gambhir’s unwavering belief in his methods as the key reason behind India’s T20 World Cup triumph, saying the former opener’s clarity and courage under pressure made the difference.Speaking on Sports Tak, Yuvraj shed light on Gambhir’s coaching philosophy, describing him as someone with a sharp cricketing mind. “I have played with Gautam since under-16 and under-19, and I always felt he had a very good cricketing brain. The way he sees the game has always stood out,” Yuvraj said.

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He pointed to Gambhir’s credentials as both player and mentor, recalling his match-winning knocks in two World Cup finals. “He has performed at the highest level and played a major role in winning two World Cups. Then as a mentor with Kolkata Knight Riders, he won titles again. He must be doing something right,” Yuvraj added.‘Sticking to his process led to World Cup triumph’Yuvraj emphasised that Gambhir’s biggest strength was his ability to stay committed to his gameplan despite criticism. “When you become India’s coach, there are too many eyes on you. One mistake is shown 100 times, one success 1000 times,” he said.Referring to the criticism Gambhir faced after India’s Test setbacks, Yuvraj noted: “He went through that phase but stuck to his process. That is what led India to the World Cup triumph. Now he is back on the high — there will always be ups and downs in cricket.”According to Yuvraj, Gambhir’s aggressive blueprint instilled fear in opponents. “He was clear — we have to play this brand of cricket even if there are failures. We are coming after you from the first ball. If it’s there to hit, players like Abhishek or Sanju will go for it from the first ball,” he explained.

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India’s bowling depth also played a crucial role, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the attack. “Whenever India are in trouble, they have Bumrah to bail them out, with Hardik and Arshdeep backing him,” Yuvraj said.He further highlighted the squad’s balance, noting the presence of quality spinners like Kuldeep Yadav even on the bench.Summing it up, Yuvraj reiterated: “Gambhir stuck to his process despite failures, and it rewarded him with the T20 World Cup.”



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Soft PR, ‘samosa’ swipe: How Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘soldiers’ justified Raghav Chadha’s ‘demotion’ in Rajya Sabha | India News
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NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party’s internal rift spilled into full public view on Friday after MP Raghav Chadha reacted to his removal as the party’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, drawing sharp counterattacks from senior colleagues.Leaders including Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj and IT cell head Anurag Dhanda, calling themselves “Arvind Kejriwal ke sipaahi,” defended the leadership’s decision and justified Chadha’s ‘demotion’ in the Upper House.

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Also read – AAP rift out in open: Raghav Chadha attacks leadership; party hits backBharadwaj launched a pointed attack, accusing Chadha of indulging in “soft PR” rather than taking on the PM Narendra Modi-led government. Taking a swipe at one of Chadha’s parliamentary interventions, he said, “A small party gets very limited time there, and instead of talking about samosas, it is more important to raise the country’s real issues.”He added, “Whenever there is an issue and the opposition walks out, you do not join the walkout. For the past several years, I have not seen you raise any issue in Parliament where you questioned the Prime Minister or the BJP government. How can politics of fear work like this?”Questioning Chadha’s role as a Rajya Sabha member from Punjab, Bharadwaj said, “You are elected from Punjab, and you hesitate to raise even Punjab’s issues. Recently in Gujarat, around 160 party workers were booked in false cases and many were arrested, yet you remained silent on that as well.”Escalating the criticism further, he invoked a past episode involving party leadership. “When many of our leaders were in jail and Arvind Kejriwal ji, as chief minister, was arrested in a false case, you were not even in the country at that time, you had gone somewhere and stayed away.”The party’s IT cell chief Anurag Dhanda also mounted a sharp attack, accusing Raghav Chadha of failing to discharge his responsibilities in the party’s interest. Taking aim at the nature of issues raised by Chadha in Parliament, he said, “In Parliament, the party gets just a little time to speak—in that, we can either struggle to save the country or haggle to make the samosas cheaper in the airport canteen.”Dhanda escalated his criticism by questioning Chadha’s political stance and resolve. “If someone fears Modi, will they fight for the country?” he said, alleging that Chadha had avoided taking strong positions on key national issues. He pointed to several instances to support his charge, including alleged silence over the arrest of party workers in Gujarat, inaction on voting rights concerns in West Bengal, and refusal to back a motion against the Chief Election Commissioner.

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He further accused Chadha of staying back in the House during party walkouts, adding, “For the past few years, you’ve grown afraid, Raghav. You hesitate to speak against Modi. You hesitate to speak on the country’s real issues,” before ending with a pointed remark: “He who is afraid…”



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Yuvraj Singh on SRH’s Abhishek Sharma captaincy snub: ‘Now with what frame of mind will he play’? | Cricket News
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Yuvraj Singh on SRH’s Abhishek Sharma captaincy snub: ‘Now with what frame of mind will he play’?
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma’s mentor, has stated that it is disappointing for any player who has given his ‘heart and soul’ to the franchise ‘ for years’ to have missed out on leading the side. SRH had announced Ishan Kishan as the stand-in skipper for IPL 2026, snubbing Abhishek and the decision had not gone down well with a section of the fans and even some cricket experts.

One of the biggest talking points leading up to the start of IPL 2026 was the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s choice of captain in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins. SRH announced Ishan Kishan as the stand-in skipper, snubbing Abhishek Sharma and the decision did not go down well with a section of the fans and even cricket experts. Now, former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek’s mentor, has stated that it is disappointing for any player who has given his ‘heart and soul’ to the franchise ‘ for years’ to have missed out on leading the side. “It is disappointing. I love Ishan Kishan. I have seen his growth as well in Indian cricket, his comeback as well,” Yuvraj Singh said in SportsTak Podcast. “If I give you an example, switch this from a player’s perspective – say if Abhishek Sharma, before the World Cup, came into the team, his state team won, scored a hundred in the final, came into the World Cup team, he scores runs and he is captain of the franchise.

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“On the other hand, Ishan Kishan, playing for one franchise for seven years, has performed, given his heart and soul for the franchise and also captains the state side as well, but does not get captaincy; he gets the vice-captaincy. Now what frame of mind he plays franchise cricket with – with a bit of disappointment.” However, Yuvraj Singh opined that this snub is something that Abhishek should take as motivation and they try to do even better than what he is doing currently. “If it happened with me, I have to be clear, ‘listen, this has happened, I am disappointed’. I spoke to Abhishek as well and told him we are going to put that disappointment aside and I will support my captain and I will try and do even better, because something has hurt me, ab aur zor lagaunga, to do better. That should be your motivation,” said Yuvraj. While there has been official communication from SRH on the reason to pick Kishan over Abhishek, but the general feeling is that Ishan, who made a return to the Indian team after two years and has stellar World Cup campaign scoring 317 runs, had led his state side Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy – India’s premier domestic T20 tournament – including a century in the final and 517 runs in the tournament to go with – was the ideal choice for the stop-gap arrangement. Further explaining Kishan’s choice as skipper by SRH , Yuvraj looked back at his India career and the time when MS Dhoni was made the India captain in 2007 despite the presence of senior players. “For example, when I was in the Indian team, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag were seniors, I was vice-captain, but from nowhere MS Dhoni comes and becomes captain. Whatever the reasons maybe … franchise cricket will not determine if you will captain India.

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You look at Shubman Gill; because everyone felt he is most hardworking, most sincere about the game, he thinks about cricket in a different way, and selectors felt this guy should captain India. Maybe same way Dhoni was made captain. And if someone is destined to captain, to do great things for India, that will happen.,” said Yuvraj. Cummins, who led SRH in 2024 and 2025 is recovering from a back injury, and even though he has joined the SRH squad he is still unavailable for selection. The injury had ruled him out of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Australian, though, has given his stamp of approval on Ishan’s elevation, stating, “Ishan had a really successful captaincy stint with his local side in the last year or so..’.



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UP woman, newborn die as untrained staff delivers baby with doctor advising over phone | Lucknow News


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AYODHYA: A 32-year-old woman and her newborn allegedly died due to medical negligence after a delivery was conducted by “untrained staff” at a private hospital in Ayodhya, with the doctor directing the procedure over the phone, officials and family members said on Thursday.Following the incident on Tuesday, the health department sealed the hospital and launched a probe.Suresh Yadav, a resident of Beniganj, said his wife Soni Yadav was admitted to Maa Parmeshwari Devi Memorial Hospital after she developed labour pains. The attending doctor, Anjali Shrivastava, initially told them that her condition was normal.According to the family, the doctor was not present at the time of delivery, and the procedure was carried out by a staffer, who was being guided by the doctor over the phone during delivery.“After about half-an-hour, the staff handed over the baby and said he was not breathing. When we took the newborn to a nearby doctor, he was declared dead. Upon returning, we were told my wife’s condition had worsened. She was then taken to another hospital, where she was also declared dead,” Yadav alleged.A team from the health department, led by additional chief medical officer (ACMO) Dr Ashutosh Shrivastava, inspected the facility.No doctor or trained medical staff were present during the inspection, and a man identified as Mahesh Singh, claiming to be the hospital manager, was found overseeing operations, the ACMO said.

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“Three women who had undergone caesarean sections were also admitted there, and their care was left to the manager,” the ACMO said.“The hospital has been sealed and the admitted patients have been shifted to the district women’s hospital. Further investigation is underway, and an FIR will be registered if negligence is established,” the ACMO said, adding that the doctor is currently untraceable.



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Centre asks states to curb fuel rumours | India News
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Centre asks states to curb fuel rumours

NEW DELHI: The government has directed all states to take measures to curb misinformation on the availability of petrol, diesel and gas, and to prevent black marketing and hoarding of LPG cylinders. In a letter to the chief secretaries of all states and Union territories on Thursday, petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal also emphasised the need for regular dissemination of information to assure citizens of adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG cylinders.“…rumours continue to circulate in certain areas, leading to…panic buying… states/UT govts are requested to intensify proactive and regular public communication,” he said.



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