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US welcomes India’s move of reducing tariffs on agricultural products
Washington: The United States has welcomed the recent Indian move to reduce tariffs on several American agricultural products. Last week, India agreed to reduce tariffs on certain US products, including frozen turkey,…
- India
AIMC files plea against preservation of evidence in Gyanvapi survey
Varanasi: The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee (AIMC), which manages the Gyanvapi mosque, has filed an objection in the Varanasi district court against the application of four Hindu women seeking preservation of evidence…
- India
Moderate earthquake hits Manipur, no damage reported
Imphal: A moderate intensity earthquake, measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale, hit Manipur’s Ukhrul district and adjoining areas late on Monday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. NCS said that…
- India
Saudi Arabia to consider opening sovereign wealth fund office in India
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia on Monday said it is considering setting up an office of its sovereign wealth fund (SWF) in India to facilitate investments, as the two nations aim to double…
- India
SC to hear on Tuesday pleas challenging constitutionality of sedition
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday the batch of pleas challenging the constitutionality of the colonial-era penal provision of sedition. As per the causelist published on the…
- India
Duty of police authorities to produce accused before trial court: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said that it is the duty of the police authorities to produce an accused lodged in prison before the trial court. A bench of Justices B.R.…
- Sports
Asia Cup: Kohli, Rahul tons, Kuldeep’s 5-25 sets up India’s massive 228-run win over Pakistan
Colombo: Fantastic centuries by Virat Kohli and K.L Rahul, followed by a terrific five-wicket haul by Kuldeep Yadav helped set up India’s massive 228-run win over Pakistan in a one-sided Super-Four match…
- India
India vs Bharat: No attempt made to change country’s name, says Pralhad Joshi
Hubballi: Union Minister for Coal, Mine and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Monday said that no attempt has been made to change the name of the country. “We have not stated anywhere…
- India
Firecrackers banned in Delhi for third consecutive year ahead of winter to curb pollution
New Delhi: To combat high pollution levels during winter months, Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the…
- India
Kuki, Meitei church leaders urged to play active role in restoring peace in Manipur
Kolkata: Amid allegations of burning down of churches and temples by the two warring communities in strife-torn Manipur, a Meitei Christian and a social activist has appealed to the Kukis to come…
- India
Satara: 1 killed, 8 hurt in group clashes after offensive social media posts
Satara: At least one person was killed and eight others injured when group clashes erupted here on Sunday-Monday to protest against certain offensive social media posts yesterday even as police clamped prohibitory…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, India sign over 50 MoUs during bilateral meet in New Delhi
New Delhi: Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, September 11, signed several joint agreements to strengthen bilateral relations between the countries. This…
- Middle East
India-Saudi start discussions on trading in national currencies: MEA
New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ausaf Sayeed informed that India and Saudi have begun discussions on trading between both countries in national currencies and added that…
- India
Bengal cabinet rejig: Portfolios of six ministers changed
Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday brought a major reshuffle in the state cabinet bringing about crucial changes in the important departments of six ministers. Under the change the…
- India
India ranks 38th globally in suicide deaths: Report
Lucknow: A report released by the Lucknow-based Nur Manzil Psychiatric Centre has found that India ranked 38 globally in suicide deaths. The Centre is a chain of psychiatric hospitals under a national…