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Trump again attacks USAID, claims USD 18 mn given to India to help with elections
Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Biden administration allocated USD 18 million in funding to India to help with its elections, arguing that the country doesn’t need this money.…
- India
India remains cornerstone of UN peacekeeping, its women peacekeepers indispensable: UN
United Nations: India remains a cornerstone of UN peacekeeping and its women peacekeepers have demonstrated that missions with greater female representation improve operational outcomes and contribute to lasting peace, the United Nations…
- India
Manipur Meitei body urges Guv to initiate talks with youths
Imphal: Manipur’s major Meitei community’s apex body, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), on Saturday urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to initiate formal engagement with local youth leaders to ensure a…
- World
Trump fires another salvo over ‘funding’ to India; Congress asks PM to refute allegations by ‘friend’
New York: US President Donald Trump for the fourth time in recent days claimed that the Biden administration allocated USD 21 million funding to India for “voter turnout”, evoking a sharp response…
- India
22 Indian startups raise over USD 184 million funding this week
New Delhi: At least 22 Indian startups raised more than USD 184 million in funding this week, which included 10 growth-stage deals and 12 early-stage rounds. Early-stage startups also attracted investor interest…
- India
TN would regress by 2000 years if NEP implemented in state: CM MK Stalin
Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has strongly opposed the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) in the state, warning that it would regress the state by 2,000 years. Addressing…
- India
Nepalese students are Odisha’s children: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday, February 22, asserted that Nepalese students studying in Odisha are children of the state and they will continue to pursue their education with full…
- India
SC to hear victim in sexual harassment case against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan on March 3
New Delhi: A Delhi court, on March 3, will record the statement of one of the female wrestlers who have accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh…
- India
Maha Kumbh: BJP chief Nadda, family take dip at Sangam
Prayagraj: BJP president JP Nadda, along with his family, took a holy dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh on Saturday, February 22. Along with Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister…
- India
Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das appointed top aide to PM Modi
New Delhi: Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as principal secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official statement said on Saturday, February 22. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet…
- India
Maharashtra minority commission pushes to reduce work hours for Ramzan
Mumbai: After Telangana and Andhra Pradesh reduced work hours for Muslim government employees during the fasting month of Ramzan, similar demands are now being raised in Maharashtra and other states. Maharashtra Minority…
- India
India, Japan joint military exercise to be held from Feb 24-Mar 9
New Delhi: India and Japan are set to take part in a joint military exercise starting February 24, aiming to enhance interoperability between the two forces while undertaking joint urban warfare and…
- India
Petrol prices in India among lowest in the world: Union Minister Puri
New Delhi: Petroleum prices in India are among the lowest in the world, said Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Addressing a press conference in Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, he said that fuel…
- Bangalore
Despite pressure from KMF, govt delays Rs 5 milk price hike decision
Bengaluru: Despite pressure from the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), the state government is yet to take a call on hiking the price of milk by Rs 5 per litre, an official from…
- Technology
Domestic air passenger traffic up 14.5 YoY at 150.3 lakh in Jan
New Delhi: Domestic air passenger traffic in India continued its upward trend in January, reaching an estimated 150.3 lakh passengers, according to a new report. This represents a 0.7 per cent increase…
