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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has announced a facilitation measure for exporters by extending the Export Obligation (EO) period for certain export promotion schemes, the release said.

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday termed as "unfortunate" the lapse in arrangements during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to West Bengal, stressing that the country's highest constitutional office must always receive the dignity, protocol and respect it deserves.

Jind Superintendent of Police Kuldeep Singh has said that a case has been registered against the factory owner, while the cause of the fire is under investigation.

CM Stalin reiterated former CM M Karunanidhi's statement referring to OPS as "Pachai Thamizhar Panneerselvam" (True Tamilian Panneerselvam). He expressed pride that the expelled AIADMK leader joined DMK and lauded him for his positive smile and loyalty.

In a post on X, Gadkari said the humiliation of the President, the highest constitutional authority in the nation, is an "affront to the dignity of India's democratic institutions." He emphasised that the incident, which occurred at a programme organised by tribal communities, is particularly "painful and unacceptable."

A major political controversy erupted on Saturday after President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment over the arrangements at the 9th International Santal Conference in Darjeeling, with the BJP accusing the West Bengal government of insulting the President and tribal communities, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) denied any protocol lapse and termed the allegations politically motivated.