Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board launched new facilities on the first day of Chaitra Navaratra to enhance the pilgrimage experience. Improvements include smart lockers, free public call booths, and complimentary slots for disabled devotees, along with captivating Bhajan performances and special services like helicopter bookings.
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PM Narendra Modi urged banks to boost credit to the textiles sector to meet increasing domestic demand and attract foreign investments. He highlighted new government policies aiming for significant growth in textiles exports, targeting Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030, potentially achievable sooner due to high interest in sourcing from India.
Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta claimed that two unidentified assailants fired at his car while he traveled from Ajmer to New Delhi. Gupta was returning after attending a court hearing regarding his lawsuit about a Shiva temple allegedly existing beneath the Ajmer dargah. He believes the attack was aimed at intimidating him and hindering his legal battle.
India triumphed in the Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia, securing a four-wicket win to reach the final. Virat Kohli's masterful 84 off 98 balls steered India, while contributions from Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya also played a key role. India's bowling, meanwhile, was led by old warhorse Mohammed Shami who took three wickets.
Two men opposing the disposal of Bhopal's Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur were critically injured after self-immolation. Protests erupted over the incineration of 337 metric tons of hazardous waste, nearly 40 years after the gas tragedy. Officials urged for peace and emphasized adherence to legal and scientific assessments before any decisive action.
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