JAMMU/SRINAGAR: Flash flooding within moments of a cloudburst Thursday wrought tragic devastation on a pilgrimage pit stop at Chishoti in J&K’s Kishtwar district, killing at least 46 people – most of them pilgrims on the return leg of the Shri Machail Mata Yatra – and injuring over 100.Scores of pilgrims were reported missing as Army,…
NEW DELHI: Government is rolling out a four-pronged strategy to boost India’s exports, focusing on fast-tracking trade pact negotiations, improving ease of doing business, enhancing export competitiveness, and diversifying both exports and imports, a top official said on Thursday.The move comes in response to steep new US tariffs on Indian goods, which have triggered concerns…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that to advance the PM’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’, the discussion on ‘Viksit Bharat – Viksit Uttar Pradesh’ was held in the Upper House of the UP Legislature for 26 hours, initiated by the Leader of the House and deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya. Overcoming constant disruptions and…
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US fell to 6.58% this week, its lowest in nearly 10 months, offering prospective homebuyers a boost in purchasing power amid a sluggish housing market, Freddie Mac reported on Thursday. The long-term rate declined from 6.63% last week, while a year ago it averaged 6.49%, AP…
Pathikrit.ChakrabortyLucknow: Uttar Pradesh emerged as the leading state in the country for gallantry medals (GMs) awarded to its police personnel, according to the latest national honours list announced ahead of Independence Day.The state’s police force bagged 17 gallantry medals, six President’s medals for distinguished service (PSM), and 72 medals for meritorious service (MSM).Nationwide, the Union…
Guwahati, Four decades after the historic Assam Accord was signed to end a six-year-long violent anti-foreigner agitation, its central objective of making the state free of illegal immigrants remains unfulfilled, student leaders and political parties claimed.The issue of illegal immigration is one of the most contentious topics in Assam’s political and social spheres. Several elections…
Lucknow: Concluding the marathon 24-hour debate on Vision 2047 in the state Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that the blueprint sets the target to make UP a $6 trillion economy. “The govt is also committed to raising the per capita income to Rs 26 lakh per annum by 2047,” he added.The CM…
NEW DELHI: As India marks 79 years of Independence, the nation begins celebration with an appeal for self-reliance and honour for its brave defenders. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom, looking ahead to progress from the historic Red Fort.On the 79th Independence Day,…
Lucknow: Hours after rebel Samajwadi Party MLA Pooja Pal showered praise on CM Yogi Adityanath during her address to the state Assembly in the 24-hour-long marathon discussion on Vision 2047 on Thursday, she was expelled from the party.In her address, Pal, the sitting MLA from Chail who had earlier voted against the party line in…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Thursday dismissed claims that it is pursuing de-dollarisation within Brics, saying such a move is “not part of India’s financial agenda.”“We have made our position very clear on this issue earlier as well. De-dollarisation is not part of India’s financial agenda,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at…
