‘Will be gross injustice if delayed’: PM Modi urges support for women’s reservation bill ahead of Parliament session

‘Will be gross injustice if delayed’: PM Modi urges support for women’s reservation bill ahead of Parliament session

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared a detailed letter addressed to the women of India, dedicated to “Nari Shakti” and reiterating the government’s push for reservation for women in legislative bodies. Posting the letter on X, the Prime Minister said women across the country are appreciating the initiative to ensure their representation,…

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Apr 14, 2026, 09:39 IST

Apr 14, 2026, 09:39 IST

Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag played down his side’s heavy defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, calling it just a minor setback and urging his team to move on quickly. RR were handed a crushing 57-run loss after being blown away early in the chase of 217. The damage…

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Hailey Bieber shares sweet post for husband Justin Bieber after his ‘special’ Coachella weekend

Hailey Bieber shares sweet post for husband Justin Bieber after his ‘special’ Coachella weekend

Pop superstar Justin Bieber made a triumphant return to the Coachella stage, with wife Hailey Bieber sharing intimate behind-the-scenes glimpses of the momentous weekend. She celebrated his performance, highlighting the immense effort involved and expressing immense pride. The festival also saw Hailey showcasing her style and promoting her beauty brand, while Justin’s set included heartfelt…

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Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Imported food items may reach consumers faster and in better condition, after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) changed its clearance process to reduce delays at ports.In a key change, FSSAI has allowed inspection and testing of imported food consignments to happen together, instead of waiting for payments at every stage. This is expected to significantly cut the time taken for clearance.At the same time, FSSAI has kept safety checks in place. Final clearance, including the No Objection Certificate (NOC), will be given only after all fees are paid, ensuring that food safety is not compromised.Earlier, the process was sequential and time-consuming. After document scrutiny, importers had to pay fees before inspection could begin, and again before samples were sent for laboratory testing. Any delay in payment would slow down the entire process, leading to consignments being held up at ports.Under the revised system, once documents are cleared and visual inspection is completed, samples can be drawn immediately without waiting for payment confirmation. This allows inspection and testing to run in parallel, reducing delays.For consumers, the impact could be direct. Faster clearance means perishable food items such as fruits, dairy and processed products spend less time at ports, reducing the risk of spoilage and helping maintain quality.The move is also expected to ease congestion at ports, improve supply chains and reduce logistics delays, which could help stabilise availability and prices in the market.Officials said the change is aimed at making the import clearance system faster and more efficient, while ensuring that all mandatory safety checks continue before any product reaches consumers.The decision is part of broader efforts to streamline procedures and improve ease of doing business without diluting food safety standards.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosVikram Misri Holds Key Talks With French FM, Discusses West Asia Conflict, Bilateral TiesMEA Responds As 15 Indian Ships Remain Stranded Amid Trump’s Hormuz BlockadeUS Naval Blockade on Iran: Why Strait of Hormuz Tensions Could Hit India’s Oil, LPG and InflationTCS Nashik In Eye Of Storm As Women Allege Harassment, Conversion Pressure At Workplace’We Have Common Fate’: Iran Envoy Thanks ‘Friend’ India, Responds On Hormuz Toll RowSupreme Court Refuses To Quash CBI Case Against Lalu Yadav In Land-For-Jobs Scam, Trial To ContinueNoida Protests Explained: Pay Gap Rising Costs And Labour Issues Behind The ViolenceTrust Deficit Grows In Ladakh As Activist Sonam Wangchuk Flags Delay In Talks With CentrePatna Posters Push Nishant Kumar As Next Chief Minister Of BiharDelhi To Dehradun In 2.5 Hours? PM To Flag Off India’s New Expressway That Opens New Era Of Speed123PhotostoriesCute pet names for your little princessWhat is ‘Saree cancer’? Why this rare condition develops and the simple habits that can help prevent it8 elegant baby girl names inspired by rare flowers you have probably never heard of10 scientific breakthroughs that rewrote the rules of warPoila Boishakh 2026: 9 traditional Bengali dishes served on New YearDelhi-Dehradun Expressway: Travel From Delhi To Dehradun In Just 2.5 Hours! Check Top Facts & PhotosFrom Brad Pitt to Baby Dakota Fanning: 7 actors you totally forgot were on ‘Friends’TV’s 6 female protagonists who were ahead of their time: Tulsi Virani, Anupamaa and more5 cities in West India experiencing real estate boom in 2026Baisakhi 2026: Traditional Baisakhi dishes and their cultural importance in the harvest festival123Hot PicksIran warStock market holidayPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingStock market holidayBank holiday todayKaty PerryAnna Kepner murderDon TzuDelhi-Dehradun ExpresswayPraful HingeIPL Points TableKavya MaranNFL news roundup

Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Imported food items may reach consumers faster and in better condition, after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) changed its clearance process to reduce delays at ports.In a key change, FSSAI has allowed inspection and testing of imported food consignments to happen together, instead of waiting for payments at every stage. This is expected to significantly cut the time taken for clearance.At the same time, FSSAI has kept safety checks in place. Final clearance, including the No Objection Certificate (NOC), will be given only after all fees are paid, ensuring that food safety is not compromised.Earlier, the process was sequential and time-consuming. After document scrutiny, importers had to pay fees before inspection could begin, and again before samples were sent for laboratory testing. Any delay in payment would slow down the entire process, leading to consignments being held up at ports.Under the revised system, once documents are cleared and visual inspection is completed, samples can be drawn immediately without waiting for payment confirmation. This allows inspection and testing to run in parallel, reducing delays.For consumers, the impact could be direct. Faster clearance means perishable food items such as fruits, dairy and processed products spend less time at ports, reducing the risk of spoilage and helping maintain quality.The move is also expected to ease congestion at ports, improve supply chains and reduce logistics delays, which could help stabilise availability and prices in the market.Officials said the change is aimed at making the import clearance system faster and more efficient, while ensuring that all mandatory safety checks continue before any product reaches consumers.The decision is part of broader efforts to streamline procedures and improve ease of doing business without diluting food safety standards.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosVikram Misri Holds Key Talks With French FM, Discusses West Asia Conflict, Bilateral TiesMEA Responds As 15 Indian Ships Remain Stranded Amid Trump’s Hormuz BlockadeUS Naval Blockade on Iran: Why Strait of Hormuz Tensions Could Hit India’s Oil, LPG and InflationTCS Nashik In Eye Of Storm As Women Allege Harassment, Conversion Pressure At Workplace’We Have Common Fate’: Iran Envoy Thanks ‘Friend’ India, Responds On Hormuz Toll RowSupreme Court Refuses To Quash CBI Case Against Lalu Yadav In Land-For-Jobs Scam, Trial To ContinueNoida Protests Explained: Pay Gap Rising Costs And Labour Issues Behind The ViolenceTrust Deficit Grows In Ladakh As Activist Sonam Wangchuk Flags Delay In Talks With CentrePatna Posters Push Nishant Kumar As Next Chief Minister Of BiharDelhi To Dehradun In 2.5 Hours? PM To Flag Off India’s New Expressway That Opens New Era Of Speed123PhotostoriesCute pet names for your little princessWhat is ‘Saree cancer’? Why this rare condition develops and the simple habits that can help prevent it8 elegant baby girl names inspired by rare flowers you have probably never heard of10 scientific breakthroughs that rewrote the rules of warPoila Boishakh 2026: 9 traditional Bengali dishes served on New YearDelhi-Dehradun Expressway: Travel From Delhi To Dehradun In Just 2.5 Hours! Check Top Facts & PhotosFrom Brad Pitt to Baby Dakota Fanning: 7 actors you totally forgot were on ‘Friends’TV’s 6 female protagonists who were ahead of their time: Tulsi Virani, Anupamaa and more5 cities in West India experiencing real estate boom in 2026Baisakhi 2026: Traditional Baisakhi dishes and their cultural importance in the harvest festival123Hot PicksIran warStock market holidayPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingStock market holidayBank holiday todayKaty PerryAnna Kepner murderDon TzuDelhi-Dehradun ExpresswayPraful HingeIPL Points TableKavya MaranNFL news roundup

NEW DELHI: Imported food items may reach consumers faster and in better condition, after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) changed its clearance process to reduce delays at ports.In a key change, FSSAI has allowed inspection and testing of imported food consignments to happen together, instead of waiting for payments at every…

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Virat Kohli’s ‘very slow knock’ under fire, ex-India cricketer questions RCB star

Virat Kohli’s ‘very slow knock’ under fire, ex-India cricketer questions RCB star

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised questions over Virat Kohli’s approach despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing an 18-run win against Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 clash in Mumbai on April 12. Kohli brought up a half-century, scoring 50 off 38 deliveries, as RCB posted a massive…

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Piyush Mishra talks about Anurag Kashyap, saying, ‘zabardast virodh hai usse’; shares his rocky equation with Naseeruddin Shah | Hindi Movie News

Piyush Mishra talks about Anurag Kashyap, saying, ‘zabardast virodh hai usse’; shares his rocky equation with Naseeruddin Shah | Hindi Movie News

In a recent interview, Piyush Mishra didn’t hold back his opinions, expressing a clear preference for Imtiaz Ali over Anurag Kashyap, whom he described as often sabotaging his own projects. While their collaboration on ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ was fruitful, Mishra shared that he and Kashyap rarely communicated during the process. Read the full article to…

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Meta’ needs’ more than one Mark Zuckerberg for its employees; is building a …

Meta’ needs’ more than one Mark Zuckerberg for its employees; is building a …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook-parent Meta is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence-powered version of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg that can interact with employees in his place. According to a report by Financial Times, the project is part of Meta’s broader push to embed AI deeply into its products and operations. The FT report suggests that…

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Digital push for primary care: Centre rolls out CHO app, sharpens emergency response | India News

Digital push for primary care: Centre rolls out CHO app, sharpens emergency response | India News

A new mobile app for Community Health Officers has been launched to boost last-mile healthcare and emergency response. This digital tool will enable real-time patient management, faster referrals, and early identification of high-risk cases at Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres. The initiative aims to streamline care delivery and improve coordination across healthcare levels. NEW…

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Apr 14, 2026, 08:25 IST

Apr 14, 2026, 08:25 IST

Chennai Super Kings will aim to carry forward the momentum from their first win of the season when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. KKR are yet to win a match this season.CSK registered their first victory after an all-round effort against Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson scored 115 off…

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NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Dhoot

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Dhoot

NEW DELHI: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed initiation of insolvency proceedings against Videocon’s former chairman and MD Venugopal Dhoot for defaulting on loans of Rs 6,158 crore, as a personal guarantor of two group companies.Admitting a plea from State Bank of India (SBI), NCLT said Venugopal Dhoot has “committed defaults in repayment…

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