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Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025

STORY: Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Indian government buildings 3. various of wheat crop fields 4. various of crop harvesting 5. various of grain markets STORYLINE: Indian government Monday imposed stock limits on the quantity of wheat that retailers and processors can hold. The step has been taken to keep prices in check and prevent hoarding of wheat. "In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India has decided to impose stock limits on wheat applicable to traders/wholesaler, retailers, big chain retailers and processors for all states," the federal ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution in a statement said. According to the ministry, the limit is 3,000 metric ton (MT) for wholesalers, 10 MT for retailers, 10 MT per

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

The Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, and Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia Inaugurates Madrid Book Fair - Spain

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Photo of some of the books browsed by Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Photo of some of the books browsed by Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia inaugurates the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair

Queen Letizia during the inauguration of the 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair, at the Retiro Park, on May 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The Book Fair is held annually to promote books, reading and the activities of companies, entities and institutions involved in the publishing, distribution or sale of books to the public. The 83rd edition of the Madrid Book Fair is held under the slogan 'Sport illuminates the Fair', which evokes the idea of physical activity exercised as a game or competition, and whose practice is an inspiration for literary creation. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FLOOD AFTERMATH-RECONSTRUCTION

(240117) -- DUQUE DE CAXIAS, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers unload donations at a distribution spot in Jardim das Flores, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 16, 2024. The death toll from the storm that hit the southeastern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday has risen to 12, with two more people reported missing, Governor Claudio Castro announced on Monday. The storm caused landslides, floods and the consequent disruption of public services in much of the northern part of Rio de Janeiro and neighboring municipalities such as Duque de Caxias, Sao Jose de Meriti, Belford Roxo and Nova Iguacu. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FLOOD AFTERMATH-RECONSTRUCTION

(240117) -- DUQUE DE CAXIAS, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers unload donations at a distribution spot in Jardim das Flores, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 16, 2024. The death toll from the storm that hit the southeastern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday has risen to 12, with two more people reported missing, Governor Claudio Castro announced on Monday. The storm caused landslides, floods and the consequent disruption of public services in much of the northern part of Rio de Janeiro and neighboring municipalities such as Duque de Caxias, Sao Jose de Meriti, Belford Roxo and Nova Iguacu. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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Resettlement Housing Allocation in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - A resident shows the housing number list at the housing distribution site of Xiaoyang Community in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, November 18, 2023. It is reported that the construction of resettlement housing is the largest local "public support project", about 2,200 new housing units have been completed this year, and residents will gradually usher in the relocation.

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Resettlement Housing Allocation in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Residents watch the housing distribution process in front of a big screen at the housing distribution site of Xiaoyang Community in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, November 18, 2023. It is reported that the construction of resettlement housing is the largest local "public support project", about 2,200 new housing units have been completed this year, and residents will gradually usher in the relocation.

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Resettlement Housing Allocation in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - A resident holds up a key model in front of the building number display board at the housing distribution site of Xiaoyang Community in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, November 18, 2023. It is reported that the construction of resettlement housing is the largest local "public support project", about 2,200 new housing units have been completed this year, and residents will gradually usher in the relocation.

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Resettlement Housing Allocation in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Residents register for lottery numbers at the housing distribution site of Xiaoyang Community in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, November 18, 2023. It is reported that the construction of resettlement housing is the largest local "public support project", about 2,200 new housing units have been completed this year, and residents will gradually usher in the relocation.

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Resettlement Housing Allocation in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - A resident walks past a "Welcome Home" plaque at the housing distribution site of Xiaoyang Community in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, November 18, 2023. It is reported that the construction of resettlement housing is the largest local "public support project", about 2,200 new housing units have been completed this year, and residents will gradually usher in the relocation.

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Resettlement Housing Allocation in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Residents mark the captured housing number in front of a public sign at the housing distribution site of Xiaoyang Community in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, November 18, 2023. It is reported that the construction of resettlement housing is the largest local "public support project", about 2,200 new housing units have been completed this year, and residents will gradually usher in the relocation.

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Resettlement Housing Allocation in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Residents wait for their new homes to be allocated by lot at the housing distribution site of Xiaoyang Community in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, November 18, 2023. It is reported that the construction of resettlement housing is the largest local "public support project", about 2,200 new housing units have been completed this year, and residents will gradually usher in the relocation.

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Resettlement Housing Allocation in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Residents register for lottery numbers at the housing distribution site of Xiaoyang Community in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, November 18, 2023. It is reported that the construction of resettlement housing is the largest local "public support project", about 2,200 new housing units have been completed this year, and residents will gradually usher in the relocation.

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India imposes minimum price on onion exports

STORY: India imposes minimum price on onion exports DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of a vegetable market STORYLINE: The Indian government has notified a Minimum Export Price of 800 U.S. dollars per ton on onion exports to contain soaring prices in the domestic market, officials said Sunday. The step has also been taken to maintain availability of onions in the domestic market. According to the federal ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution, the notification will take effect on Sunday and remain in force until Dec. 31. Along with the decision, the government has also announced the procurement of additional 200,000 tons of onion for the buffer, and above 500,000 tons have already been procured, the ministry said. Reports said onion prices have increased by more than 50 percent in the past two weeks in India. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India bans exports of white rice variety to meet domestic demand

STORY: India bans exports of white rice variety to meet domestic demand DATELINE: July 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Govt. building 3. various of rice field 4. various of rice wholesale market 5. various of types of rice 6. various of export containers STORYLINE: The Indian government on Thursday announced a ban on exports of a particular variety of white rice to ensure its adequate availability and allay price rise in the domestic market. According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the ban on exports of non-basmati white rice would immediately come into force. "The domestic prices of rice are on an increasing trend. The retail prices have increased by 11.5 percent over a year and 3 percent over the past month," said the statement. An export duty of 20 percent on the rice was imposed in September 2022 to ensure its availability in the domestic market. Howeve

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France launches awareness campaign for women's safety

STORY: France launches awareness campaign for women's safety DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of distribution of leaflets by the police 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CAROLINE, Policewoman 3. various shots of distribution of leaflets by the police 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): LEA, Passenger 5. various shots of police patrol in public transport 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): CLARA, Passenger STORYLINE: France has launched a campaign to raise awareness of women's safety in public spaces. Five million flyers will be distributed by the end of the summer throughout the streets and public transport systems of the country. The flyer includes a QR code that links to a website, where anyone can report incidents and contact police officers online at any time. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CAROLINE, Policewoman "We distribute leaflets for the safety of women in the public space." The campaign also gives recommendations to women in the event of an assault in a p

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Water supply halted in 4 cities in Chiba

KASHIWA, Japan - People line up at a temporary water distribution center in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on May 19, 2012, after water supply was cut off in Kashiwa and three other cities in the prefecture after hazardous formaldehyde exceeding permitted limits was found in the municipalities' public water supply.

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Water supply halted in 4 cities in Chiba

NODA, Japan - People collect water at a temporary water distribution center in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, on May 19, 2012, after water supply was cut off in Noda and three other cities in the prefecture after hazardous formaldehyde exceeding permitted limits was found in the municipalities' public water supply.

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Water supply halted in 4 cities in Chiba

NODA, Japan - People collect water at a temporary water distribution center in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, on May 19, 2012, after water supply was cut off in Noda and three other cities in the prefecture after hazardous formaldehyde exceeding permitted limits was found in the municipalities' public water supply.