NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday raised concern over the decline in India’s tariff-free exports to the United States, including pharmaceuticals and smartphones. The party said the drop is not a seasonal fall.In a post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote, “It was only to be expected that India’s exports to the USA that…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday wrote to Wipro founder Azim Premji seeking the IT giant’s support in tackling traffic congestion on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR). The letter comes amid growing criticism from industry leaders and opposition parties over the city’s crumbling road infrastructure.In his letter, Siddaramaiah praised Wipro’s role in Karnataka’s…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has urged caution over the recently signed defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, warning against overreaction while stressing faith in India’s diplomatic efforts. Speaking to ANI, the former Minister of State for External Affairs described the deal as a continuation of a relationship that has existed for decades.“It…
NEW DELHI: Sharing a split-screen video showing police lathi-charging students protesting for jobs on one half, and Prime Minister Modi feeding peacocks, doing yoga on the other, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked rising unemployment and corruption to what he called “vote theft”.He said youth will no longer tolerate “job theft” or “vote theft,”…
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hailed the next-generation GST reforms, which came into effect from Monday, calling these reforms a historic milestone set to bring prosperity, growth, and opportunities for all citizens under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a post on X, CM Dhami wrote, “Respected…
NEW DELHI: The Karnataka high court on Tuesday stayed the state government’s order capping cinema ticket prices at Rs 200 across all theatres and multiplexes, news agency ANI reported.The interim order was passed by Justice Ravi V Hosamani after hearing petitions filed by multiplexes, theatre owners and film producers, who argued that the cap was…
NEW DELHI: Assam bids a tearful farewell to its beloved icon, legendary singer and composer Zubeen Garg, whose untimely passing has left the state in deep sorrow.His last rites and cremation are taking place at Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur with full state honours. The September 23 ceremonies offered a poignant farewell to the voice that…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata came to a near standstill on Tuesday as very heavy overnight rainfall triggered widespread flooding, leaving streets submerged, cars stranded, and Durga Puja pandals inundated. Public transport was severely disrupted, trains and Metro services were suspended, and daily life across the city and its suburbs ground to a halt.Videos circulating online show…
Stephane Dujarric (File – ANI) United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres is “very supportive” of reforming the UN security council (UNSC) to better reflect current global realities, with India emerging as a pivotal voice in the multilateral system, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told news agency ANI.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing UN general assembly session…
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 24-year-old man died after being bitten by a venomous snake while attempting to perform stunts with it in front of villagers in Morna under the Bhopa police station area in Muzaffarnagar on Saturday evening.According to police, the snake was spotted at the house of Mangal Prajapati. On hearing commotion, several men from the…
