Islamabad [Pakistan], May 11 (ANI): As Pakistan grapples with an acute economic crisis, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released climate summaries that indicate that climate change in the country is leading to an acute wheat shortage accompanied by food and water scarcity.

Khargone (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 2 (ANI): The administration has relaxed the curfew from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in violence-hit Khargone on Monday.

Khargone (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 2 (ANI): Keeping a vigil to avoid any untoward incident, additional security forces have been deployed in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, informed police official on Sunday.

Mumbai Apr 27 PTI Countrys largest life insurer LIC on Wednesday set the price band at Rs 902-949 per share for its Rs 21000 crore initial public offering IPO which will open for subscription on May 4 At the upper end of the price band the government will garner around Rs 21000 crore With this IPO which is through an offer-for-sale OFS route the government is looking to divest its 35 per cent stake in the insurer by selling 2213 crore shares Speaking on the occasion Department of Investment and Public Asset Management DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said listing of LIC is part of the long-term strategic vision of the government and will highly enhance the value of the corporation in the long-run This LIC IPO is right sized considering the capital market environment and will not crowd out capital supply given the current market environment Pandey said here on Wednesday Even after the reduced size of about Rs 20557 crore LIC IPO is going to be the biggest initial public offering ever in the country he said In February the government had planned to sell a 5 per cent stake in the company The decision to list now has taken into account the combination of multiple factors including market demand stabilizing market conditions reducing volatility domestic flows and the corporations financial performance he said Pandey said the market is undoubtedly benefiting from strong structural tailwind given concerns in other markets The market has recovered from temporary shock due to global geopolitical events seen earlier In the IPO the retail investors and eligible employees will get a discount of Rs 45 per equity share and policyholders will get a discount of Rs 60 per equity share The issue will open for subscription on May 4 and to close on May 9 The bid lot for the issue would be 15 PTI HV BEN DRR

Lucknow Apr 18 PTI Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday cancelled the leaves of all police and administrative officials in the state till May 4 and asked all those on leave to report within 24 hoursHe also directed the officials from police station to ADG level to hold dialogues with religious leaders and eminent personalities within the next 24 hours to ensure peace during the upcoming festivals and said mikes can be used at religious places but no new permission of their installation should be givenThe leave of all administrativepolice officers from SHO CO and district police chiefsto district magistrate divisional commissioner is cancelled till May 4 with immediate effect Those who are currently on leave must return to the place of posting within the next 24 hoursThis arrangement should be ensured by the Chief Ministers Office Adityanath saidAdditional police forces should be deployed in sensitive areas and drones used for keeping an eye on the situationEvery evening the police force must do foot patrolling and police response vehicles PRVs should remain active he said while holding a law and order review meeting with senior officialsThere are many important religious festivals in the coming days The month of Ramadan is going onEid festival and Akshaya Tritiya are likely to be on the same dayIn such a situation considering the current environment the police will have to be extra sensitive he saidStating that everyone has the freedom to follow his method of worship according to his religious ideology the chief minister noted Although mikes can be used make sure the sound does not come out of the premisesOther people should not have any problem He added that no permission should be given to install the mikes at new sitesNo religious procession should be taken out without due permissionBefore giving permission an affidavit should be taken from the organiser regarding maintaining peace and harmony Permission should be given to only those religious processions which are traditional New programmes should not be given unnecessary permission he addedAdityanath added that the safety of every single citizen in Uttar Pradesh is the primary responsibility of the government and the peopleAll of us have to be alert and careful about this responsibility of ours he addedAll necessary efforts should be made keeping in view the local needs so that every festival is held in peace and harmony he said and called for stern action against those issuing mischievous statements Those trying to vitiate the atmosphere should be dealt strictly There should be no place for such people in a civilised society he saidReligious programmes and worship should be held at the designated place only and it should be ensured that no religious event takes place by disrupting traffic he said If they officials have government accommodation they should stay there or take one on rent but they have to stay in their posting place in the night It should be strictly followed he saidOn report of harassment of a girl in Gudamba area of Lucknow thenegligence of police has come to lightand firing was reported he said adding immediate action should be taken against the accused The concerned SHO should be suspendedAction should be taken against the sub inspector and the beat constable he added PTI ABN SRY

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25 (ANI): It has been 10 years since actor Arjun Kapoor's mother Mona Kapoor breathed her last and each year, he remembers her with deep emotions.

New Delhi Nov 18 PTI Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday greeted the nation on the eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti and hoped his eternal message continues to guide the people in building a just humane and harmonious societyI extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji the Vice President said in his message The founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev Ji has remained an embodiment of truth compassion and righteousness through his noble life he said His divine teachings will continue to inspire us to follow the path of righteousness and show respect for all humankind irrespective of caste creed or religion the Vice President saidGuru Nanak Dev Ji also taught us to follow an ethical path in life He was a shining apostle of the sublime spiritual ethos of India who truly democratized religion by taking spirituality to the common man May his eternal message continue to guide us in building a just humane and harmonious society Naidu said in his message PTI SKC CK