Beijing:China and the United States may extend a temporary halt on mutual tariffs beyond the looming August 12 deadline, following two days of trade discussions in Stockholm. While no formal agreement has been reached, both sides acknowledged the possibility of prolonging the pause as they work toward a broader trade deal. Li Chenggang, China’s international […]
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Rahul Gandhi To Fund Education of 22 Children Orphaned in Pakistan Shelling During Operation Sindoor
Rajouri/Jammu:Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has pledged to fund the education of 22 children who lost one or both parents in Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, a senior party official confirmed. Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra said Mr. Gandhi […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on the Congress party during a parliamentary debate, accusing former party chief Sonia Gandhi of sympathising with terrorists involved in the 2008 Batla House encounter. The encounter, which took place on September 19, 2008, in Delhi’s Jamia Nagar, led to the killing of two Indian Mujahideen […]
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have made Arabic language and Islamic Studies mandatory for all personnel within its intelligence division, following intelligence shortcomings related to the events of October 7, 2023. The move, reported by The Jerusalem Post, is aimed at bolstering the analytical and cultural capabilities of military intelligence officers. Under the
Male:Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between India and the Maldives during an official banquet hosted in his honour by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male. Speaking on the strength of bilateral ties, PM Modi said, “India-Maldives relations date back centuries. We are not just neighbours, but partners and friends who stand by […]
London:India and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed a historic free trade agreement aimed at significantly boosting economic ties and doubling bilateral trade by 2030. The pact, witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers—the British PM’s country residence—will reduce tariffs on key goods like British whisky and cars,
New Delhi:Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has stepped down from his position citing health concerns. In a letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, the 74-year-old leader stated that he was resigning with immediate effect in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution, following medical advice to focus on his health. His resignation came late […]
Mumbai:Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of betraying BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis after the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Speaking during a reply to the opposition’s motion in the legislative council, Shinde indirectly referenced Thackeray, alleging that
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called for a complete overhaul of the city’s legal case management system in response to the growing number of unresolved court cases involving the government. In a high-level meeting held on Friday, officials revealed that between 4,000 to 5,000 cases are currently pending in various courts and tribunals. “Too […]
Amid efforts by China and Russia to revive the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, Indian government sources have confirmed that no such meeting has been scheduled or agreed upon by New Delhi at this time. “There is no meeting agreed to under the RIC format as of now, and there are no ongoing discussions regarding its […]
