Stop talking about the issue of cross voting by members, Congress tells its members

After the Congress party suffered defeat in the recently held Rajya Sabha elections and the rumblings within the party, the party asked its members to stop talking about the issue of cross voting by the members to the media or any one of the members. Said.

APCC Senior Spokesperson and Chairman of the Disciplinary Action Committee Bharat Chandra Nara said, “It has come to my notice that some senior party leaders including MLAs are talking nonsense during voting and alleging cash for votes and They are also exchanging money during the selection of the party’s candidate for Rajya Sabha without getting any positive result of maligning the name of the party”.

He said, “During my discussion regarding this issue with APCC President Bhupen Kumar Bora, I felt that he was very concerned about this issue and also expressed his displeasure over it. He also said that our members And this kind of behavior by leaders is also tantamount to violation. The party gives discipline and maligns the image of the party. I would like to request all the members of the party and all others related to this issue that the recently concluded Rajya Sabha in the state Refrain from talking to the media or the media on the issue of cross voting by our members during elections. Anyone.”

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‘Bridgerton,’ ‘The Gilded Age’ Inspire Fashion Trend – WWD – Pen 18

Regencycore fashion trends have been on the rise since the first season of Netflix’s “Bridgeton,” which aired in December 2020, wowed viewers with its fanciful and lavish costumes.

The hit TV show recently returned with its second season, which again provided new Regency-era costumes that are influencing spring 2022 fashion trends. The costumes in “Bridgeton” were introduced in HBO’s new series “The Gilded Age”, which debuted in January and focused on “old money” versus “new money” in high society New York City in the late 1800s.

According to a report by fashion discovery platform Shop Style, both the TV shows have sparked interest in Regencycore fashion and apparel that became popular during the Regency era.

Most notably, the baby-doll dresses seen on the characters in “Bridgeton” proved to be one of the most influential on current fashion trends. The report shows that searches for “babydoll dress” increased by 48 percent, while “empire waist dress” increased by 36 percent, “puff sleeve dress” by 31 percent and “cotton poplin dress” by 29 percent. Additionally, the platform saw an 18 percent increase in searches for “corset.”

A still from “Bridgeton”.
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For accessories, ShopStyle saw a 67 percent increase in searches for “opera gloves,” a 37 percent increase in “headbands,” a 26 percent increase in “pearl earrings,” and a 20 percent increase in “ballet flats.” .

While “Bridgeton” and “The Gilded Age” take place in the Regency era, both shows take a different approach to costumes. “Bridgeton” leans into fanciful and fantasy costumes, with characters regularly wearing brightly colored clothing embellished with pearls, gems, and flowers. “The Gilded Age” and its “old money” characters dress lavishly but are not flashy with their embellishments and accessories.

Regencycore fashion has already popped up in several spring 2022 designer collections, including Markarian, Zimmermann, LoveshackFancy, Badgley Miska and others.

A still from “The Gilded Age”.
Photographer: Alison Cohen Rosa

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BJP and MNS begin 'loudspeaker campaign'

Opposing pavement prayers and questioning the decibel level of loudspeakers from mosques was once the prerogative of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, long before the BJP did the same in Haryana and elsewhere. The BJP and MNS aim to corner the Shiv Sena, which is now in alliance with the NCP and Congress, with an emotional issue just ahead of the corporation elections.

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Opposition ‘should show concern’ for rights of victims too, says Amit Shah

Allaying apprehensions of the opposition in Lok Sabha about human rights violations due to possible misuse of the Bill, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Criminal Procedure (Identity) Bill will protect the rights of victims and law-abiding citizens.

“Those who are referring to human rights should also think about the human rights of rape victims. They (opposition) are only concerned about rapists and robbers. What about the human rights of the person who has been robbed?” Shah said.

“This bill has been brought to protect the law abiding citizens. Don’t try to portray it otherwise. In 2014, PM Narendra Modi put forward the concept of smart policing. Where T stands for Technology. We are here to fulfill the promise of T. England, Canada, South Africa, Australia and the US, which have even more stringent laws. The Home Minister said, ‘Opposition is talking about UAPA.

UAPA amendment was brought by Chidambaram, we supported it. How has UAPA been misused? POTA was a law, it was repealed for appeasement,” the home minister said, adding that the whole world is using the database. “Why are you afraid of it? How long will we live under British rule? We should use it to solve today’s problems.”

Referring to the concerns of some opposition members over the misuse of data collected under the proposed law, Shah said the world is using the database and “we have to use it too”. “The database is being used for over two-and-a-half years to solve crimes including automobile thefts. The data will be stored in a protected hardware and “those who send samples (for matching) will be sent the results and the data will not be shared,” Shah said.

After discussion, the bill was passed by voice vote. The bill enables authorities to collect biometric details of prisoners.

The bill proposes to allow police to collect fingerprints, palm prints, footprints, photographs, iris and retina scans, physical and biological samples. It will also ensure that police and investigators stay two steps ahead of criminals, Shah urged the opposition not to have any apprehensions about the draft law.

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Tata Neu App | Tata Super App: Tata Neu, the ‘super app’ set to launch on April 7, ‘never seen before’ points redemption for users

The much awaited Super App from Tata Digital is almost here! People familiar with the matter told ET that the group may make an official announcement on the launch of the app for consumers on April 7 during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket season. “Tata is the title sponsor of this year’s IPL, and the game plan is to launch it around that. Tata has a huge list as the title sponsor, and they will use it to bring consumers to the app,” said a source.

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vedanta news: Vedanta Ltd’s aluminium, zinc output grow 8 pc; iron ore 18 pc in Jan-Mar ’22

Mining giant Vedanta Ltd on Monday reported 18 per cent growth in production of aluminum and zinc and iron ore during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, as compared to growth in its production during the same quarter a year ago.

In the January-March period of FY 2021-22, the company’s cast metal aluminum production at its smelters stood at 5,72,000 tonnes, up 8 per cent from 5,31,000 tonnes in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.

Vedanta Ltd said in a BSE filing that total aluminum production touched a record high of 22,68,000 tonnes in FY12, up 15 per cent from 19,69,000 tonnes in FY11.

Salable iron ore production in Karnataka grew by 18 per cent to 1.4 million tonnes (MT) in the fourth quarter of FY22 from 1.2 MT in the year-ago quarter, the company said. The total annual iron ore production from mines in Karnataka grew by 8 per cent to 5.4 MT from 5 MT in FY2011.

“There is no production in Goa as mining is suspended as per the Supreme Court’s decision on 7 February 2018. We continue to engage with the government to resume mining operations,” the company said.

The miner’s zinc production also rose 8 percent to 2,11,000 tonnes from 1,95,000 tonnes in the year-ago quarter. Its integrated zinc production grew 8 per cent to 7,76,000 tonnes in FY22 as compared to 7,15,000 tonnes in FY20-21.

In the fourth quarter of FY12, integrated lead production declined by 19 per cent to 49,000 tonnes from 61,000 tonnes in the same quarter of FY11. Overall integrated lead production fell 11 per cent to 1,91,000 tonnes in FY12.

On its overseas operations of zinc, the company said its overall production has grown by 5 per cent. However, in FY12, the total production increased by 10 per cent to 2,23,000 tonnes.

The company said its average gross driven production of oil and gas during January-March FY 2012 was 1,53,840 BOEPD, compared to 1,65,000 BOEPD, an increase of 7 per cent year-on-year.

During the full FY 2012, the average gross driven production declined by 1 per cent to 1,60,851 BOEPD.

The company’s total salable steel production grew 3 per cent year-on-year to 3,27,581 tonnes in the previous quarter. Total salable production grew by 6 per cent to 12,60,173 tonnes for the full financial year ended March 31, 2022.

On its copper operations in Tamil Nadu, the company said, “Tuticorin smelting work has been stalled since April 2018.

“Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board vide an order dated 9 April 2018 revoked the consent to operate (CTO) of the plant and issued a direction to shut down and disconnect the power supply at the plant. In May 2018, Tamil Nadu Government of Nadu has issued orders with directions to permanently seal the existing copper smelter plant at Tuticorin.

The company’s power sales declined 16 per cent to 2,802 million units in the previous quarter. Annual power sales grew 5 per cent to 11,871 million units in FY22.

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J. Crew Donates $100,000 to Lonely Whale for Earth Month – WWD – Pen 18

J. Crew’s sustainable swim collection and Earth Month, the retailer is leading a partnership with Lonely Whale by donating $100,000 to the cause, with the goal of spreading awareness and building community for caring for the ocean. Used to be.

Lonely Whale is leading the movement to ensure that plastic is no longer considered a waste, but a valuable raw material for the circular economy, not the ocean.

J. The crew has re-imagined all of their bikinis, one-pieces, and rash guards, using more than 60 percent recycled materials to keep waste out of the oceans and landfills. Its swim collection is crafted from recycled materials, including recycled nylon. The lining consists of recycled polyester which is made from recycled plastic bottles, yarn and fabric scraps. Offerings include the Ruched Collection, Bikini, One-Piece and Long Torso Swimwear.

J. Crew’s Sustainable Swim Collection.
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According to the site, where a limited-time sale is underway, the Swim Collection has one-pieces retailing mostly for $69.50, with some up to $118; bikini bottoms for $29.50; Bikini Top for $39.50, and Active Longline Swim Top for $39.50.

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