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India-Africa trade surpasses $100 billion, nearly doubles in 5 years

Singh informed that India has provided over $12 billion in concessional loans and $700 million in grant assistance for projects in Africa. Further, India has offered 50,000 scholarships for African youth, of which more than 42,000 have already been utilised.

Aug 28, 2025

High alert as 3 JeM terrorists enter Bihar via Nepal border, police put up posters

According to a senior official of Bihar Police, three suspected terrorists -- Hasnain Ali (Rawalpindi), Adil Hussain (Umerkot) and Mohammad Usman (Bahawalpur) -- allegedly reached Kathmandu in mid-August and crossed into Bihar last week.

Aug 28, 2025

Maha building collapse: Death toll reaches 17; Prez Murmu condoles loss of lives

"We share the sorrow of all these families, and at the same time, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the heirs of the deceased. Rescue operations have been underway with the help of NDRF for the past 48 hours, and they will conclude in the next few hours. So far, 9 people have been rescued safely," the Chief Minister's Office said in an official statement.

Aug 28, 2025

Over dozen children injured as school bus carrying 40 falls into gorge in U'khand's Haldwani

The incident took place in Jaipur Bisa village on Bareilly Road under Lalkuan Kotwali, when the bus was heading towards a private school. According to eyewitnesses, the mishap occurred while the driver was attempting to give way to another school bus, causing the vehicle to skid and overturn into a ditch by the roadside.

Aug 28, 2025

Extremely shameful: BJP slams LoP Gandhi, Tejashwi over abusive slogans by party workers against PM Modi during yatra

"From the platform of Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav's yatra, extremely indecent language was used against the late mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Such depravity has never been seen before in politics. This journey has crossed all limits of insult, hatred, and vulgarity," the party said.

Aug 28, 2025

Vaishno Devi landslide tragedy: 35 bodies recovered; floods wreak havoc in Jammu division

So far, 22 of these bodies have been identified. Most of them hailed from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The families of many of them have reached Katra, and the bodies after completion of the legal formalities, are being handed over to their relatives, officials said.

Aug 28, 2025

Govt extends import duty exemption on cotton till Dec 31

"In order to support exporters further, the Central Government has decided to extend the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) from 30th September 2025 till 31st December 2025," the Finance Ministry said in a statement, adding that a notification will follow soon.

Aug 28, 2025

Trump tariffs 'small slice' of Indian economy, opportunity to broaden markets: Expert

However, Rossow stressed that "keys to growth in India do not lie in a relationship with the United States or a trade agreement with anybody," but with domestic reforms, especially in states.

Aug 28, 2025

Cabinet okays restructuring & extension of PM's Street Vendors' Scheme till 2030

The key features of the restructured scheme include enhanced loan amounts across the first and second tranches, provision of UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card for beneficiaries who have repaid the second loan, and digital cashback incentives for retail and wholesale transactions. The scheme's coverage is being expanded beyond statutory towns to census towns, peri-urban areas, etc., in a graded manner, the statement said.

Aug 27, 2025

BJP MLA compares Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi to frogs; "become active in election season"

BJP MLA Shreyasi Singh did not hold back as she criticized the ongoing 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav.

Aug 27, 2025

India never seeks war, never backs down either: Rajnath Singh

The seminar, a first of its kind, brought together the three branches of India's armed forces to discuss the evolving nature of warfare and the role of technology in modern military strategy.

Aug 27, 2025

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 6 accused in mosque looting case, slams police probe

In a strongly worded judgment, the court criticised the Delhi Police's approach to the investigation, stating, "It is unfortunate that despite glaring flaws, the SHO and supervising officers proceeded to file a charge sheet. Such actions severely erode public trust in the investigative process and in the rule of law."

Aug 27, 2025

Shivakumar defends 'Chamundi Hills not exclusive to Hindus' remark, says BJP creating row

"Chamundi Hills is open to all faiths and communities. Everyone goes there, prays to the Goddess. People from across the country and abroad come to witness the Dusshera, our state festival. Even our royal family descendants have given their approval and borne witness to it. Dusshera belongs to people of every religion," Shivakumar said.

Aug 27, 2025

India expresses 'deep regret' over killing of journalists in Gaza

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The killing of journalists is shocking and deeply regrettable. India has always condemned the loss of civilian lives in conflict. We understand that the Israeli authorities have already instituted an investigation."

Aug 27, 2025

My thoughts are with bereaved families: PM Modi expresses grief over Vaishno Devi landslide

A major tragedy struck on the pilgrimage route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district on Tuesday when a landslide killed 30 pilgrims and injured 14 others, officials said. Rescue teams rushed to evacuate stranded pilgrims near Adhkwari, while the Yatra has been suspended until further orders.

Aug 27, 2025