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VHP’s Alok Kumar warns Ladakh protests could be rehearsal for Nepal
New Delhi: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Alok Kumar on Saturday said the violent protests that erupted in Ladakh earlier this week might be a “rehearsal” to create Bangladesh and Nepal-like situations…
- World
BRICS warns against rising tariffs, protectionism; backs India’s 2026 chairship
United Nations/New York: The BRICS nations have expressed concern over the proliferation of trade-restrictive actions in the form of “indiscriminate rising” of tariffs, particularly measures used as a means of “coercion”, cautioning…
- Business
US tariffs pose major risk to India’s growth: Crisil Intelligence
Kolkata: High tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian goods pose a major risk to the country’s growth, Crisil Intelligence said in its September report. The tariffs will impact both Indian…
- India
Calcutta HC orders repatriation of Bengali family deported to Bangladesh
The Calcutta High Court on Friday, September 26, struck down the deportation of a family from Bengal to Bangladesh and ordered its repatriation. The court observed that the authorities deported the family…
- Middle East
Etihad’s new A321LR aircraft debuts on UAE–India route
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways has launched its game-changing A321LR aircraft on all Abu Dhabi–Kolkata flights, offering passengers a refined luxury travel experience on one of its busiest UAE–India routes.…
- India
Operation Sindoor: Pak military pleaded for cessation of fighting, says India
United Nations: Pakistan’s military “pleaded” for a cessation of fighting during Operation Sindoor in May, India has said in a hard-hitting response from the United Nations General Assembly, asserting that there is…
- World
India to engage with US on proposed H-1B visa fee hike
New Delhi: India is engaged with the Trump administration and other stakeholders as Washington looks at framing rules to implement its decision to raise the application fee for H-1B visas to USD…
- India
Activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested in Leh
Leh: Police on Friday arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, two days after protests demanding Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule status left four people dead and 90 injured in the Union Territory. Wangchuk…
- India
SC dismisses plea seeking ban on Salman Rushdie’s book
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to ban Salman Rushdie’s controversial novel “The Satanic Verses”. The plea came up for hearing before a…
- News
Congress urges full realization of Ladakh’s statehood demands
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday said the distress and anguish of the people of Ladakh must awaken the government’s conscience, not just for even more talks but for actually fulfilling their…
- Business
Rupee gains 6 paise to 88.70 on dollar weakness, hope of US trade deal
Mumbai: The rupee rebounded from its all-time low, rising 6 paise to 88.70 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday amid a weaker greenback and hopes of an India-US trade…
- World
Trump imposes 100pc tariffs on branded drugs from Oct 1, 2025
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1, 2025. The move could hit the…
- Sports
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan beat Bangladesh, set up title clash with India
Dubai: Pakistan’s bowling unit came to the party when it mattered the most as they defended a modest 135 with all its might against Bangladesh here on Thursday, winning the Super 4s…
- India
Pakistani intruder arrested along International Border in Jammu
Jammu: A Pakistani intruder was arrested along the International Border in R S Pura sector here on Thursday, officials said. This was the second Pakistani national arrested by the Border Security Force…
- Sports
Abhishek, spinners excel as India storm into Asia Cup final
Dubai: Abhishek Sharma’s scintillating 75 was beautifully complemented by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy as India comfortably hammered Bangladesh by 41 runs to enter the Asia Cup final here on Wednesday. Despite…