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The Indian Wells Tournament has Djokovic on the entry list

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(AP) INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – Novak Djokovic, the world number one, has entered the BNP Paribas Open in California, where he will be required to take a vaccine.

Djokovic was held and later deported from Australia for failing to meet the country’s strict vaccination standards. He remained unvaccinated against COVID-19 as of last month. Last month, he was unable to defend his Australian Open title.

Djokovic needed a visa exemption to enter Australia, so he submitted a positive test from Serbia on Dec. 16 for a visa exemption, claiming he had recently recovered from the illness. But the Australian authorities cancelled his visa and deported him.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is not required on the ATP or WTA tours. According to the CDC, non-US citizens must be completely vaccinated before flying into the United States. When flying to the United States, travellers must produce proof of COVID-19 recovery or a negative COVID-19 test result. There are a few exclusions.

Djokovic has won Indian Wells five times but hasn’t competed there since 2019. Since November’s Davis Cup in Madrid, he hasn’t played a match.

This month, Djokovic will compete in a tournament in Dubai.

From March 7 to March 20, fans attending Indian Wells must confirm complete vaccination.

Rafael Nadal and Ash Barty, the champions of the Australian Open, are at the top of the list of entries revealed on Wednesday.

Three-time winner Nadal returns to the desert for the first time since 2019. Due to a foot ailment, he was unable to participate in last year’s event, which was rescheduled for October. In Australia, he won his record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title.

Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev, No. 3 Alexander Zverev, No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas, and reigning winner Cameron Norrie join Nadal in the men’s bracket.

This year, top-ranked Barty has already won two titles.

Defending champion Paula Badosa, No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, 2021 French Open winner Barbora Krejcikova, No. 4 Karolina Pliskova, and Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins are all in the women’s tournament. Leylah Fernandez, Emma Raducanu, and Coco Gauff, all teenagers, return to the desert for the second time.

Winners of the qualifying and wild-card rounds will fill the remaining spaces in the draw.

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Around Digha Railway Station, Negligence Causes Massive Water Wastage

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Ignorance leads to huge water wastage near Digha Railway station.

The Wastage

In another case of carelessness, on Wednesday, March 27, a large water pipeline next to the Digha train station was damaged, wasting litres of water. In addition to upsetting locals, this event has drawn criticism for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s (NMMC) poor response.

After this occurrence, the NMMC, which was given the task of supervising the construction of citizen amenities, has come under investigation. While there are development projects going on in a number of places, a serious mistake happened close to the Digha railway station on the Thane Belapur route.

A large-water pipe that supplied Digha with water was accidently damaged by a JCB when the M/s Light Strong Company was working on excavation. The large-water pipe burst, resulting in the loss of lakhs of litres of water.

Municipal authorities were notified promptly, yet they did not move decisively against the contractor in question. Locals voiced their displeasure, drawing attention to a persistent problem where contractors appear to start work without proper supervision or responsibility.

“Irrational contractors begin work at their convenience with the tacit approval of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation officials,” said one resident. Millions of gallons of water were wasted when a water conduit ruptured close to the Digha railway station while the business was excavating. But neither the contractor nor the executives of the municipal corporation can bear all the blame.

“It is unacceptable to waste water. Additionally, such carelessness should not be tolerated now that summer has arrived. Another neighbor stated, “We hope NMMC takes action against such contractors.”

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The Shiv Foundation Hosts An Exhibition In Vashi Of Weapons Belonging To Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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On the occasion of our esteemed leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary, the Shiv Foundation of Shiv Sena (UBT) has arranged an exhibition including Shivaji Maharaj’s weaponry at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Vashi, from March 27 to 28, 2024, from 6 am to 8 pm.

The display provides an overview of the weapons and combat strategies used throughout Shivaji Maharaj’s rule. In order to obtain insight into the struggles and conflicts of the medieval age, visitors can peruse a variety of displays that explain the historical value of these artifacts.

Shree Vitthal More, the District Chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), opened the exhibition, which attracted the interest of both public officials and ordinary people.

There will be a number of cultural activities and celebrations all day long to go along with the exhibition. Residents can take part in flower tributes, ceremonial greetings, and cultural performances honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s ongoing legacy from morning to evening.

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Prices Of Lemons Rise As Heatwave Hits City

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As Summer & heatwaves strikes, the prices of lemon rise.

The Rise

Since the region has been immersed in intense heat and rising temperatures, lemons have become an extremely popular item in the city. Lemons are becoming an expensive luxury for many people as a result of their record-high costs, which are causing concern among the general public.

The retail market claims that the price of a single lemon has increased dramatically to Rs. 10 per piece, which is a substantial rise over prior months. Some people are so shocked by this increase that they are restricting how much lemon they eat.

Costs have increased overall as a result of the equivalent rise in lemon prices in wholesale marketplaces. The low salaries that define the present economic landscape put more burden on households that are already struggling financially.

The problem has been made worse by the increase in demand for lemons, which is ascribed to their cooling powers during the intense heat. Lemons are also essential for a number of culinary procedures, including the manufacture of lemon juice and the extraction of sugarcane juice.

According to a lemon merchant Varsha Sadanand Devkar. “Over the past 50 years, we have been selling lemons. But since the start of April, the cost has increased. We now sell three lemons for Rs. 25 and six for Rs. 50, while a single lemon costs Rs. 10 a piece.”

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