India-US trade deal: Trump says going to have a deal with India; claims threatened ‘250% tariffs’ during Indo-Pak conflict

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that Washington could soon reach a trade agreement with India, emphasising that the two countries have strong bilateral ties.“If you look at India and Pakistan, so I’m doing a trade deal with India, and I have great respect and love. As you know, for Prime Minister Modi, we…

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Pakistan’s economic forecast: GDP could grow 5%-6.5%; IMF flags corruption risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted persistent corruption challenges in Pakistan, warning that systemic weaknesses across state institutions could limit economic growth unless urgent reforms are undertaken, Dawn reported.The IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) is a prerequisite for its executive board to approve a $1.2 billion disbursement, expected next month. The report, as…

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Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma go level with Sachin Tendulkar-Rahul Dravid on big all-time record for India | Cricket News

File photo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have matched a significant milestone by equaling Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid‘s record of playing 391 matches together across all formats during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This achievement places them alongside one of…

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Peacocks and protests: Rahul Gandhi links unemployment to ‘vote chori’; takes video jibe at PM Modi | India News

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,”…

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100 hospitalised in MP on Diwali: Carbide guns cause eye injuries; most victims are children | India News

Representational photo (PTI) NEW DELHI: More than 100 people, most of them children aged between 8 and 14, were hospitalised in Bhopal and neighbouring Vidisha district after using calcium carbide guns during Diwali celebrations, officials said on Thursday. Around 60 children are being treated in government hospitals in the state capital, while 50 others are…

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‘Creating false narrative’: Oil ministry reacts to ‘fear mongering’ on 20% ethanol-blended petrol on vehicles; Here’s what it said

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Tuesday strongly rejected what it calls “fear-mongering” over the performance and safety of E20 fuel, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, saying claims of drastic fuel efficiency loss and insurance issues are “misplaced” and “creating a false narrative.”In a detailed press release on Tuesday, the…

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DKS vs Sidda: Shivakumar says ‘word power’ post misread; clarifies his remarks | India News

NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday clarified that his recent social media post on “word power” was meant to mark Constitution Day and was addressed to the legal fraternity after chief minister Siddaramaiah countered him thorough a social media post amid ongoing debate over leadership and political messaging.Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar…

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