<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/afghanistan-to-start-sending-goods-to-india-via-chabahar-port-in-iran-199270">Afghanistan</a> on Friday held an event here to highlight "Made in Afghanistan" products in a bid to attract Indian investment to their nation.

57 Afghan companies from the agricultural sector took part in the event, which was inaugurated by Muqadessa Yourish, the Deputy Minister of Afghanistan`s Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

&nbsp;Speaking to ANI, Yourish highlighted that Afghanistan sought to attract investment to their nation to boost its economy."There are two sides of the business, there is trade and there is investment, We`re doing great on the trade aspect of the business but we`re struggling to bring in investment to the country.&nbsp;

There is a lot of potentials, we have the energy sector, the mining sector but security has always been an issue when businesses have shown interest to come and invest in Afghanistan," she said.

"Going forward, we would like to focus not only on trade but on the investment component of the business as well. Our Indian partners have certainly shown interest on that front," the leader added.

&nbsp;The event acted as an apt platform for various companies in terms of increasing business ties and was able to attract crowds of customers and businessmen, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, New Delhi, stated.

&nbsp;Speaking on trade through the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/chabahar-port-stepped-up-us-military-posture-in-gulf-threatens-indias-hopes-185245">Chabahar Port</a>, Yourish said, "Every transit route, when you just inaugurate them, they do have their challenges. With Chabhar particularly, one of the biggest issues on our side has been that currently there is no Afghan company that owns a shipping line, So the cost of shipping has been very high for our traders".

She further highlighted that an Indian marine line company was interested in doing a joint investment with Afghan partners to find a solution to this problem being faced by Afghanistan. Naseem Sharifi, the Consul General of Afghanistan`s Consulate General in Mumbai was optimistic about the outcome of the event.

&nbsp;Speaking to ANI, he also added that Chabahar is making the export of a lot of items to India possible. "The overall goal is to increase the volume of export from Afghanistan to India and then again import Indian goods to Afghanistan," he said.&nbsp; 
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Afghanistan on Friday held an event here to highlight "Made in Afghanistan" products in a bid to attract Indian investment to their nation. 57 Afghan companies from the agricultural sector took part in the event, which was inaugurated by Muqadessa Yourish, the Deputy Minister of Afghanistan`s Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Afghanistan on Friday held an event here to highlight "Made in Afghanistan" products in a bid to attract Indian investment to their nation. 57 Afghan companies from the agricultural sector took part in the event, which was inaugurated by Muqadessa Yourish, the Deputy Minister of Afghanistan`s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Speaking to ANI, Yourish highlighted that Afghanistan sought to attract investment to their nation to boost its economy."There are two sides of the business, there is trade and there is investment, We`re doing great on the trade aspect of the business but we`re struggling to bring in investment to the country. There is a lot of potentials, we have the energy sector, the mining sector but security has always been an issue when businesses have shown interest to come and invest in Afghanistan," she said. "Going forward, we would like to focus not only on trade but on the investment component of the business as well. Our Indian partners have certainly shown interest on that front," the leader added. The event acted as an apt platform for various companies in terms of increasing business ties and was able to attract crowds of customers and businessmen, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, New Delhi, stated. Speaking on trade through the Chabahar Port, Yourish said, "Every transit route, when you just inaugurate them, they do have their challenges. With Chabhar particularly, one of the biggest issues on our side has been that currently there is no Afghan company that owns a shipping line, So the cost of shipping has been very high for our traders". She further highlighted that an Indian marine line company was interested in doing a joint investment with Afghan partners to find a solution to this problem being faced by Afghanistan. Naseem Sharifi, the Consul General of Afghanistan`s Consulate General in Mumbai was optimistic about the outcome of the event. Speaking to ANI, he also added that Chabahar is making the export of a lot of items to India possible. "The overall goal is to increase the volume of export from Afghanistan to India and then again import Indian goods to Afghanistan," he said.

Afghanistan holds agricultural export in Mumbai to boost trade ties with India

A massive fire broke out at Crawford Market in Mumbai on Monday.

Around four fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

Earlier today&nbsp;a building in Kalher area of Maharashtra also caught fire.
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A massive fire broke out at Crawford Market in Mumbai on Monday. Around four fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Earlier today a building in Kalher area of Maharashtra also caught fire.

A massive fire broke out at Crawford Market in Mumbai on Monday. Around four fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Earlier today a building in Kalher area of Maharashtra also caught fire. No casualties have been reported so far.

Fire breaks out in Mumbai's Crawford Market

Three-time IPL champions Mumbai Tuesday appointed former India speedster Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations.

The announcement was made by the franchise on its website. Zaheer also took to Twitter to share his thoughts and said it was a pleasure to be back with the Mumbai.

"Complete pleasure to be back in my home city with the Mumbai Indians squad. Looking forward to be a part of the dressing with @ImRo45 and @mipaltan. Can't wait for the season to start," the former left-arm pacer tweeted.&nbsp;

Zaheer was also part of the Mumbai in the IPL seasons 2009, 2010 and 2014. He has 29 wickets to his name from 30 outings for the franchise.

Three-time IPL champions Mumbai Tuesday appointed former India speedster Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations. The announcement was made by the franchise on its website.

Three-time IPL champions Mumbai Tuesday appointed former India speedster Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations. The announcement was made by the franchise on its website. Zaheer also took to Twitter to share his thoughts and said it was a pleasure to be back with the Mumbai. "Complete pleasure to be back in my home city with the Mumbai Indians squad. Looking forward to be a part of the dressing with @ImRo45 and @mipaltan. Can't wait for the season to start," the former left-arm pacer tweeted. Zaheer was also part of the Mumbai in the IPL seasons 2009, 2010 and 2014. He has 29 wickets to his name from 30 outings for the franchise.

IPL 2019: Zaheer appointed Mumbai's Director of Cricket

A day after Saira Banu requested a meeting with PM Modi via Twitter over the release of builder Samir Bhojwani who has allegedly cheated the actress and her husband Dilip Kumar and grabbed their pali hill property, her lawyer has stated that the case has been going on for a long time and that Bhojwani has been harassing the actress for a long time.&nbsp; 
 
While speaking exclusively to WION, Saira Banu's lawyer Chirag Shah said, "Samir Bhojani is a wealthy man and has used his money power and filed 8-9 legal cases against Saira Banuji over the past few years. He has lost all of them. He has been harassing her for long." 
 
Saira Banu alleges that Bhojani has fraudulently claimed her Pali Hill property which her husband Dilip Kumar had bought in 1953. Bhojani was arrested for the same case and has been out on bail for the past three months.&nbsp; 
 
The<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/saira-banu-requests-meeting-with-pm-after-the-release-of-builder-who-cheated-her-and-dilip-kumar-184738"> actress on Monday sent out a request </a>to the PMO via Dilip Kumar's twitter account. "Request from Saira Banu Khan: The Hon’ble @PMOIndia Shri @narendramodi Sir, Land Mafia Samir Bhojwani released from Jail. No Action Taken despite assurances by CM Dev_Fadnavis Padma Vibhushit betrayed, &nbsp;Threatened by money n muscle power. Request meeting wth u in #mumbai(Sic)"

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"Just imagine that today we have to resort to this," said Saira Banu while speaking to WION. "To bring to the notice of the Prime Minister the injustice we have been facing for years. The whole world knows Dilip Sahab has taken ill for the past few years and he is a man who has made his country proud. This should not be happening to him. Our dear PM must help us out. We are fighting a muscle man, a land mafia who has so much wealth and pull in the political ambience," added the actress.&nbsp; 
 
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that he will look into the matter while the office of PM has also taken note of complaint against the builder. &nbsp; 
 
The builder has laid claim to two properties in Pali Hill area of Bandra, Mumbai which belong to the couple.&nbsp; 
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A day after Saira Banu requested a meeting with PM Modi via Twitter over the release of builder Samir Bhojwani who has allegedly cheated the actress and her husband Dilip Kumar and grabbed their pali hill property, her lawyer has stated that the case has been going on for a long time and that Bhojwani has been harassing the actress for a long time.

A day after Saira Banu requested a meeting with PM Modi via Twitter over the release of builder Samir Bhojwani who has allegedly cheated the actress and her husband Dilip Kumar and grabbed their pali hill property, her lawyer has stated that the case has been going on for a long time and that Bhojwani has been harassing the actress for a long time. While speaking exclusively to WION, Saira Banu's lawyer Chirag Shah said, "Samir Bhojani is a wealthy man and has used his money power and filed 8-9 legal cases against Saira Banuji over the past few years. He has lost all of them. He has been harassing her for long." Saira Banu alleges that Bhojani has fraudulently claimed her Pali Hill property which her husband Dilip Kumar had bought in 1953. Bhojani was arrested for the same case and has been out on bail for the past three months. The actress on Monday sent out a request to the PMO via Dilip Kumar's twitter account. "Request from Saira Banu Khan: The Hon’ble @PMOIndia Shri @narendramodi Sir, Land Mafia Samir Bhojwani released from Jail. No Action Taken despite assurances by CM Dev_Fadnavis Padma Vibhushit betrayed, Threatened by money n muscle power. Request meeting wth u in #mumbai(Sic)" Request from Saira Banu Khan: The Hon’ble @PMOIndia Shri @narendramodi Sir, Land Mafia Samir Bhojwani realeased from Jail. No Action Taken despite assurances by CM @Dev_Fadnavis Padma Vibhushit betrayed, Threatened by money n muscle power. Request meeting wth u in #mumbai — Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) December 16, 2018 × "Just imagine that today we have to resort to this," said Saira Banu while speaking to WION. "To bring to the notice of the Prime Minister the injustice we have been facing for years. The whole world knows Dilip Sahab has taken ill for the past few years and he is a man who has made his country proud. This should not be happening to him. Our dear PM must help us out. We are fighting a muscle man, a land mafia who has so much wealth and pull in the political ambience," added the actress. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that he will look into the matter while the office of PM has also taken note of complaint against the builder. The builder has laid claim to two properties in Pali Hill area of Bandra, Mumbai which belong to the couple.

Builder Samir Bhojwani has been harassing Saira Banu for years, actress's lawyer says

Petrol and diesel prices in New Delhi witnessed a fall of 14 paise and 9 paise respectively on Tuesday as compared to Monday.

Petrol is now being sold at Rs 78.42 per litre, while diesel is being retailed at Rs 73.07 per litre in the national capital.

In Mumbai, the prices of petrol and diesel are Rs 83.92 per litre (decrease by Rs 0.14) and Rs 76.57 per litre (decrease by Rs 0.10), respectively.

In Chennai, petrol and diesel prices were at Rs 81.46 per litre and Rs 77.24 per litre respectively. While in Kolkata, petrol and diesel prices were at Rs 80.33 per litre and Rs 74.93 per litre respectively.&nbsp;

Oil prices fell on Monday as the start to US&nbsp;sanctions against Iran`s fuel exports was softened by waivers that will allow some countries to still import Iranian crude, at least temporarily.

Fuel prices had earlier witnessed a relentless hike in the country, burning a hole in the commuter's pocket.

In this regard, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had on October 4 announced a reduction of Rs 2.50 per litre on both petrol and diesel prices after curbing excise duty on the commodity by Rs 1.50 per litre and urged respective state governments to slash the same amount at their end.

Petrol and diesel prices in New Delhi witnessed a fall of 14 paise and 9 paise respectively on Tuesday as compared to Monday. Petrol is now being sold at Rs 78.42 per litre, while diesel is being retailed at Rs 73.

Petrol and diesel prices in New Delhi witnessed a fall of 14 paise and 9 paise respectively on Tuesday as compared to Monday. Petrol is now being sold at Rs 78.42 per litre, while diesel is being retailed at Rs 73.07 per litre in the national capital. In Mumbai, the prices of petrol and diesel are Rs 83.92 per litre (decrease by Rs 0.14) and Rs 76.57 per litre (decrease by Rs 0.10), respectively. In Chennai, petrol and diesel prices were at Rs 81.46 per litre and Rs 77.24 per litre respectively. While in Kolkata, petrol and diesel prices were at Rs 80.33 per litre and Rs 74.93 per litre respectively. Oil prices fell on Monday as the start to US sanctions against Iran`s fuel exports was softened by waivers that will allow some countries to still import Iranian crude, at least temporarily. Fuel prices had earlier witnessed a relentless hike in the country, burning a hole in the commuter's pocket. In this regard, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had on October 4 announced a reduction of Rs 2.50 per litre on both petrol and diesel prices after curbing excise duty on the commodity by Rs 1.50 per litre and urged respective state governments to slash the same amount at their end.

Fuel pries down again, petrol at Rs 78.42 per litre in Delhi, diesel at Rs 73.07 per litre

Fuel prices in Delhi and Mumbai saw a fresh hike on Tuesday with petrol selling at Rs 82.86 per litre in Delhi and diesel at Rs 74.12 per litre. Petrol prices in the national capital today witnessed a rise of 14 paise whereas diesel rose by 10 paise.&nbsp;

In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices amounted to Rs 90.22 per litre and Rs 78.69 per litre, respectively.

Petrol prices in Mumbai breached Rs 90-mark on Monday. The revised rates of petrol and diesel in the financial capital stood at Rs 90.08/litre and Rs 78.58/litre respectively.

The petrol price on Monday touched Rs 82.72 per litre. Diesel price in the national capital stood at Rs 74.02 per litre.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg on Friday said that discussions are taking place with the United States regarding the reduction of oil imports from Iran.

"We are in talks with the USA and they told us to reduce the import from Iran significantly. We have done that to some extent. As clarity in the situation emerges, steps will be taken accordingly by the government by November 4," he told ANI.

Fuel prices across the country have been witnessing an unabated rise since the past few weeks. The central government has been blaming the rise in global crude prices for the hike in domestic fuel prices.&nbsp;

Fuel prices in Delhi and Mumbai saw a fresh hike on Tuesday with petrol selling at Rs 82.86 per litre in Delhi and diesel at Rs 74.12 per litre. Petrol prices in the national capital today witnessed a rise of 14 paise whereas diesel rose by 10 paise.

Fuel prices in Delhi and Mumbai saw a fresh hike on Tuesday with petrol selling at Rs 82.86 per litre in Delhi and diesel at Rs 74.12 per litre. Petrol prices in the national capital today witnessed a rise of 14 paise whereas diesel rose by 10 paise. In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices amounted to Rs 90.22 per litre and Rs 78.69 per litre, respectively. Petrol prices in Mumbai breached Rs 90-mark on Monday. The revised rates of petrol and diesel in the financial capital stood at Rs 90.08/litre and Rs 78.58/litre respectively. The petrol price on Monday touched Rs 82.72 per litre. Diesel price in the national capital stood at Rs 74.02 per litre. Petrol & Diesel prices in #Delhi are Rs 82.86 per litre & Rs 74.12 per litre, respectively. Petrol & Diesel prices in #Mumbai are Rs 90.22 per litre & Rs 78.69 per litre, respectively. pic.twitter.com/hs3dbrwfq4 — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2018 × Meanwhile, Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg on Friday said that discussions are taking place with the United States regarding the reduction of oil imports from Iran. "We are in talks with the USA and they told us to reduce the import from Iran significantly. We have done that to some extent. As clarity in the situation emerges, steps will be taken accordingly by the government by November 4," he told ANI. Fuel prices across the country have been witnessing an unabated rise since the past few weeks. The central government has been blaming the rise in global crude prices for the hike in domestic fuel prices.

Fuel prices continue to rise, petrol at Rs 90.22 in Mumbai 

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Fuel pries down again, petrol at Rs 78.42 per litre in Delhi, diesel at Rs 73.07 per litre

Fuel prices continue to rise, petrol at Rs 90.22 in Mumbai