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राज्य ब्यूरो, पटना। जदयू प्रदेश कार्यालय में गुरुवार को पार्टी की नवगठित राजनीतिक सलाहकार समिति की पहली बैठक का आयोजन जदयू के प्रदेश अध्यक्ष उमेश सिंह कुशवाहा की अध्यक्षता में हुआ।

बैठक में इस वर्ष होने वाले विधानसभा चुनाव की तैयारियों, संगठन को बूथ स्तर तक सशक्त बनाने और विभिन्न रणनीतिक पहलुओं पर विस्तार से विमर्श हुआ।

संजय झा ने नीतीश की तारीफ की

इस मौके पर जदयू के कार्यकारी राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष संजय झा ने कहा कि हमारे नेता नीतीश कुमार का हमेशा से यह ट्रैक रिकॉर्ड रहा है कि वह जो कहते हैं, वही करते हैं। यह उनकी राजनीति की सबसे बड़ी पहचान है।

उन्होंने कहा कि दो दशकों को शासनकाल में नीतीश कुमार ने प्रदेश की बड़ी आबादी के जीवन को प्रत्यक्ष रूप से प्रभावित किया है। आज शायद ही कोई ऐसा घर हो, जिसे सरकार की कल्याणकारी योजनाओं का लाभ न मिला हो।

नीतीश कुमार के कार्यों का करें प्रचार

जदयू प्रदेश अध्यक्ष उमेश सिंह कुशवाहा ने कहा कि जदयू के राजनीतिक सलाहकार समिति के सदस्यों की जिम्मेदारी केवल संगठन को सशक्त बनाने की नहीं है, बल्कि नये बिहार के निर्माण में अपनी सक्रिय भागीदारी निभाने की भी है। विपक्ष के हर दुष्प्रचार का जवाब देते हुए सच्चाई की मशाल को हर घर तक पहुंचाना है।

हमारी जिम्मेदारी है कि नीतीश कुमार के कार्यों का व्यापक प्रचार-प्रसार करें। जल संसाधन मंत्री विजय चौधरी ने इस अवसर पर कहा कि जब हम विकास के नाम पर वोट देने की बात करते हैं तो जनता स्वत: समझ जाती है कि बात नीतीश कुमार की हो रही है। यह अपने आप में बड़ी उपलब्धि है।

ग्रामीण विकास मंत्री श्रवण कुमार ने कहा कि राजनीतिक सलाहकार समिति के सदस्य हमारी पार्टी के नींव की ईंट हैं। नीतीश कुमार वह नेता हैं जिन्होंने हर उस महिला को आवाज दी, जो घर में चूल्हा फूंकती थी।

विधान परिषद में सत्तारूढ़ दल के उप नेता ललन कुमार सर्राफ ने भी इस मौके पर अपनी बात रखी। पार्टी के राष्ट्रीय महासचिव मनीष कुमार वर्मा ने कहा कि राजनीतिक सलाहकार समिति के सदस्यों का अनुभव पार्टी के लिए बहुमूल्य है।

1. ​Chia seed water: 7 foods you should never pair with this superfood​  Times of India
2. What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chia Seeds Regularly  Verywell Health
3. 5 benefits of consuming chia seeds  The Indian Express
4. Is it safe to have chia seeds everyday? 3 things every health conscious person should know  MSN
5. Who Should Avoid Consumption Of Chia Seeds?  Jagran English

1. World Dengue Day 2025: Symptoms in children every parent must know and ways to prevent infection  Moneycontrol
2. Minister lays stress on vector source-reduction to combat dengue  The Hindu
3. High mosquito density may lead to dengue outbreak, say experts  Times of India
4. National Dengue Day 2025: Early monsoon triggers advisory on prevention  Business Standard
5. Why is National Dengue Day celebrated? Know theme, history and significance of mosquito-borne viral infection  India TV News

1. Antarctica’s hidden mountain range formed over 500 million years ago, new study finds  BizzBuzz
2. Massive Iceberg Calves in Antarctica, Revealing a Hidden Seafloor Bursting With Life  SciTechDaily
3. Antarctica's Hidden Alps: Scientists Reveal Ancient Origins of Buried Mountain Range  Deccan Herald
4. Giant phantom jellyfish spotted swimming under a newly broken-off iceberg  Earth.com
5. The Gamburtsev Mountains  GKToday

Amid rising heat on Türkiye and Azerbaijan over their support for Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India, business leaders from over 24 Indian states gathered in Delhi on Friday to take a final call on ending trade with both nations. BJP MP and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Praveen Khandelwal, said the meeting will lead to a clear decision. “They will make the final decision to end our trade relations with Türkiye and Azerbaijan,” he told ANI.He added that Indian traders completely support PM Modi. “Just like other citizens, traders stand with PM Modi. They will not do business with any country that is against India,” Khandelwal said.CAIT is India’s leading trade body, representing 80 million traders and over 40,000 trade associations nationwide. It is also the world’s largest MSME organisation focused on the non-corporate sector.Meanwhile, Delhi's Azadpur Mandi, Asia’s largest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, has announced it will stop importing Turkish apples—a staple in its fruit supply chain. “We’ve decided to halt all new imports from Turkey. While existing orders will be honoured, there will be no future trade in Turkish apples or other produce,” Meetha Ram Kriplani, chairman of the Azadpur Fruit Mandi, told PTI on Friday. Kriplani said the decision came after reviewing the diplomatic situation. Turkish apples had long been a priority at the mandi, with imports reaching 1.16 lakh tonnes in 2024. However, recent political developments have left traders “disappointed,” he added. “We supported Turkish trade for years, but given the current scenario, we cannot continue. We’re already looking at alternative sources to meet our apple demand,” Kriplani said.Elsewhere in the national capital, trader associations have launched protests, demanding a blanket ban on Turkish goods. Leaders say Türkiye’s political stance has offended national sentiments.

1. Donald Trump’s dream to have Apple ‘Make in US’ may raise iPhone price to $3,000: Experts  Times of India
2. 'Apple Will Realise...: Sources On Trump's 'Not In India' Call To Tim Cook  NDTV
3. Apple India Manufacturing: No Change in iPhone Production Shift Plans, Says Source  Deccan Herald
4. Apple assures India manufacturing plans intact despite Trump remarks: Report  India Today
5. Trump says he doesn't want Apple building products in India: 'I had a little problem with Tim Cook'  CNBC

1. OnePlus 13s to come with lifetime warranty on display: What we know so far  Business Standard
2. OnePlus 13s price tipped ahead of India launch: Here’s how much it may cost  Hindustan Times
3. OnePlus 13s price leaked ahead of the official launch: Here’s how much the phone will cost in India,...  Moneycontrol
4. OnePlus 13s teaser reveals all the colours ahead of launch  FoneArena.com
5. OnePlus 13S To be Unveiled Soon! IF You Need A Phone ASAP Buy These Alternatives Instead  news24online.com

1. Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar cites fake news to laud PAF, gets fact-checked at home  Times of India
2. Pakistan Air Force Is 'Undisputed King'? India Fact-Checks Propaganda  NDTV
3. Pakistan's Deputy PM Quotes Fake News To Hail PAF In Senate, Fact-Checked By Own Media  News18
4. 'PAF is king of skies': Pakistan makes a mockery of itself as its foreign minister shares fake viral AI fr  The Economic Times
5. Fact Check: Blatant lie spread by Pakistan Air Force, take a look at the viral social media fake claim  India TV News

Shares of Zomato (Eternal) and Swiggy rose up to 3.3% on Friday after both companies removed the rain surcharge waiver from their membership programs. This means that even paying subscribers of Swiggy One and Zomato Gold will now have to bear an additional ‘rain fee’ during inclement weather.The surcharge, which ranges between Rs 15 and Rs 35, is aimed at supporting delivery partners during adverse weather conditions. The move is in line with the companies' broader efforts to enhance profitability, particularly as losses in their quick commerce verticals continue to mount.Food delivery remains the core revenue driver for both platforms. In the March quarter, Zomato’s food delivery segment (under its parent Eternal) reported an adjusted EBITDA of Rs 428 crore, a 55% year-on-year increase. Swiggy's food delivery EBITDA stood at Rs 212 crore, registering a fivefold jump year-on-year. These gains underscore the growing reliance on food delivery to sustain overall financial performance.On the BSE, Zomato shares rose 2% to touch a day’s high of Rs 247.2, while Swiggy shares climbed 3.3% to Rs 326.8 in Friday’s trade.Zomato Q4 performanceEternal, the parent company of Zomato, reported a steep 78% year-on-year (YoY) fall in net profit during the March quarter at Rs 39 crore as losses from quick commerce arm Blinkit continued to weigh on the bottom line. The Gurugram-based company’s operating revenue surged 64% on-year to Rs 5,833 crore, primarily led by growth in Blinkit, which has come neck-to-neck in terms of gross order value (GOV) to food delivery. Blinkit’s growth came at the cost of its operating losses increasing 75% sequentially to Rs 178 crore.Food delivery, the company’s mature business, continued to grow slowly. CEO Deepinder Goyal attributed the sluggish pace to weak discretionary spending and the rising influence of quick commerce on both operations and demand.Market share, however, remained stable with hopes of some gains going forward, Goyal said.Food delivery order volumes were impacted after Zomato delisted around 19,000 restaurants during the March quarter, Goyal said. These restaurants were taken off Zomato for not passing hygiene standards, mimicking established brands, or operating multiple identical menu listings to hog more listing impressions.Also read: Stock tickers in Shenzhen, Mumbai expose Pakistan’s claims of victory in 4-day aerial fightIn an indication of rising dependence on food delivery for consolidated profits, the company also shuttered its 15-minute food delivery service, Quick, and its homely meals offering, Everyday. CEO Deepinder Goyal, in a letter to the shareholders, said the company saw no visible “path to profitability” for these services, "without compromising customer experience”.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)

1. Dipika Kakar Diagnosed With 'Tennis Ball-Sized' Liver Tumour, Husband Shoaib Ibrahim Shares Details  NDTV
2. Shoaib Ibrahim requests fans to pray for wife Dipika Kakar's health; reveals “Dipika ke liver mein tumor  Times of India
3. Dipika Kakar Diagnosed With Tumour, Actress Hospitalised To Undergo Surgery Soon- News18  News18
4. Dipika Kakar battles serious health issue, hospitalisation ahead  Siasat.com
5. Google Trends: TV actress Dipika Kakar is trending today – Here’s why  The Financial Express

India’s state-run defence shipbuilders—Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Cochin Shipyard—rallied over 11% on Friday after reporting strong March quarter earnings and amid optimism over a potential multi-year order boom in the defence sector.GRSE shares climbed as much as 11% to Rs 2,507 on the BSE, extending a three-session rally that has seen the stock surge 31% since it announced its quarterly and annual earnings after market hours on May 13.The defence PSU reported a twofold jump in net profit at Rs 224 crore for the March quarter, up from Rs 112 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations grew 62% year-on-year to Rs 1,642 crore, while EBITDA more than doubled to Rs 335 crore from Rs 166 crore. The company also declared a total dividend of 138.5% of paid-up share capital, compared to 93.6% last year, with a recommended payout of Rs 4.90 per share.Shares of Cochin Shipyard climbed 12.6% to Rs 2,040 on Friday, extending their winning streak to a fifth straight session. The stock had gained 4% on Thursday following the company’s quarterly earnings.Cochin Shipyard reported a 27% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 287.18 crore for the March quarter, compared with Rs 258.88 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations rose 36.7% to Rs 1,757.65 crore.The board of Cochin Shipyard also proposed a final dividend of Rs 2.25 per equity share for FY2024-25, to be paid within 30 days of its declaration at the company’s annual general meeting, according to a regulatory filing.Cochin Shipyard shares have risen 41% over the last six sessions.Defence orders seen tripling by FY27The earnings-driven rally has also been underpinned by broader optimism in the sector, with Antique Stock Broking projecting a sharp expansion in the order books of India’s defence shipbuilders. The brokerage expects combined orders for GRSE, Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to more than triple by FY27, supported by rising indigenization, a strong policy framework, and a robust defence capex pipeline.The brokerage attributed the surge in defence stock prices since April to rising geopolitical tensions and the clearance of Rs 54,000 crore worth of defence contracts.While Antique reiterated its ‘buy’ ratings on GRSE and Mazagon Dock, it maintained a ‘hold’ on Cochin Shipyard due to limited visibility on the timeline and scope of the proposed second indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-II). Still, the rally in shares has been broad-based—Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders also rose as much as 5.9% to Rs 3,370 on the BSE on Friday.“We see large orders being placed in FY26–27 led by the ordering of six submarines under P75I, three Kalvari-class submarines, next-generation Corvettes, and P-17B Frigates, besides a host of smaller vessels,” the brokerage said.Antique expects stocks to trade up to 45 times FY27 core earnings, backed by a robust defence capex pipeline and strong policy support.Also read | Mazagon Dock, GRSE, Cochin Shipyard set for 3x order boom by FY27 amid defence windfall: Antique Broking(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)

1. India-Pakistan ceasefire LIVE: Rajnath Singh to visit Bhuj Air Force station; Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif offers dialogue with India  The Hindu
2. India Pakistan Ceasefire Live Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Visit Bhuj Air Force Station  NDTV
3. Rajnath Singh to visit Bhuj Air Force station  The Hindu
4. PM Modi has redefined India’s policy against terrorism, any attack on Indian soil will be considered as an act of war: Raksha Mantri in Srinagar  PIB
5. In Srinagar, Rajnath Singh questions 'beggar' Pakistan’s ability to manage nuclear weapons  Deccan Herald

1. 'Mentally fried': Ravi Shastri drops bombshell on Virat Kohli's Test retirement  Times of India
2. Shastri reveals conversation with Kohli ahead of shock retirement  ICC
3. The Virat race is run, but the Dhoni train trundles on  ESPNcricinfo
4. After Virat Kohli, does the new crop of Indian cricketers have what it takes?  The Indian Express
5. Virat Kohli's net worth: A look at the business empire, brand endorsements, and more  CNBC TV18

1. Sunspot that released 1 million kilometre solar flare may soon face Earth. What to expect?  Wion
2. Strongest solar flare of 2025 erupts from sun, sparking radio blackouts across Europe, Asia and the Middle East (video)  Space
3. Blackouts Around The World As Strongest Solar Flare Of 2025 Hits Earth, Experts Say "More To Come"  NDTV
4. 600,000-mile-long fiery eruption unleashed on the Sun’s surface: How will it impact Earth?  Times of India
5. Strong Flare Erupts from Sun  NASA Science (.gov)

1. iPhone17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max launch: Check prices in India, Dubai and the USA, launch date and key specs  The Financial Express
2. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: Launch date, features, specifications, and everything you need to know  The Economic Times
3. iPhone 17 Air design, specs, price  India Today
4. Alleged cases of iPhone 17 series leaked online: Here’s what to expect from the upcoming iPhone 17, iPhon  Times of India
5. Apple iPhone 17 Pro And 17 Air New Camera Specs Leaked! Key Details About The Upgrades Revealed  news24online.com

1. Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu spark dating rumors: Did their relationship start long after the fi  Times of India
2. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s manager breaks silence on claims about her moving in with Raj Nidimoru  Times of India
3. Raj Nidimoru's wife breaks silence after his cozy photo with Samantha Ruth Prabhu goes viral: 'I send love  The Economic Times
4. After Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares cosy photos with Raj Nidimoru, his wife Shhyamali pens a cryptic note: ‘I send blessings and love…’  The Indian Express
5. Amid Dating Rumours, Samantha Ruth Prabhu To Move In With Raj Nidimoru: Report  NDTV

राज्य ब्यूरो, पटना। Fish Framing: राज्य के ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में बनाए गए अमृत सरोवर अब जल संचयन, फसल सिंचाई एवं स्थानीय स्तर पर रोजगार सृजन का आधार बन रहे हैं। विशेषकर जीविका दीदियों को इसमें मछली पालन के लिए सरकार पांच हजार रुपये का प्रतिवर्ष अनुदान दे रही है। इस पहल से महिलाओं को स्थानीय रोजगार और आर्थिक भागीदारी का अवसर प्राप्त हुआ है।

अब तक विकसित किए गए 2613 अमृत सरोवर

पंचायती राज विभाग ने 15वें वित्त आयोग के टाइड फंड की 30 प्रतिशत राशि से इनका निर्माण ग्राम पंचायतों में कराया गया है, जिनकी देखरेख पंचायत प्रतिनिधियों और त्रिस्तरीय पंचायती राज संस्थानों द्वारा की जा रही है।

अब तक बिहार में 2,613 अमृत सरोवर विकसित किए जा चुके हैं। ये जल निकाय राज्य में जल संरक्षण, सिंचाई, मत्स्यपालन व मखाना उत्पादन का काम कर रहे हैं।

पर्यावरण सुधार में भी सहायक

साथ ही स्थानीय पर्यटन को बढ़ावा देने के साथ-साथ पर्यावरणीय सुधार और स्थायी विकास के वाहक बन रहे हैं।अब इन सरोवरों का न्यूनतम क्षेत्रफल दो एकड़ 30 डिसमिल निर्धारित किया गया है।

इससे वर्षा जल का संग्रह हो रहा है, जिससे भूजल स्तर में सुधार के साथ-साथ आसपास की असिंचित भूमि की सिंचाई भी संभव हो रही है।

किसानों को भी मिल रहा फायदा

इसका सीधा लाभ स्थानीय किसानों को फसल उत्पादन में मिल रहा है। अमृत सरोवरों के चारों ओर मियावाकी पद्धति (जर्मन तकनीक) से पौधारोपण किया जा रहा है, जिससे वातावरण स्वच्छ और हरा-भरा बना है। बरगद और पीपल जैसे छायादार पेड़ लोगों को गर्मी से राहत और विश्राम का स्थान दे रहे हैं।

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