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India's Jaishankar calls on BRICS to defend global trade amid rising pressures

US President Donald Trump has threatened BRICS members that he would impose an extra tariff for being part of it, and has separately, on other grounds, imposed total tariffs of 50 per cent on India and Brazil, and 30 per cent on most imports from South Africa.

19 days ago

Leh Under Curfew for Fourth Consecutive Day Amid Calm Yet Tense Situation

Leh curfew continues for fourth day, relaxed from 1–3 PM amid calm tension

Wangchuk was arrested on Friday for inciting violence in Leh town on September 24, which led to the death of four protesters and injuries to 70 others after the security forces opened fire in self-defence. The administration also snapped mobile internet services in the Leh area as a precautionary measure on Friday.

19 days ago

PM Modi Launches Multiple Development Projects in Odisha, Emphasizes 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' Vision

PM Modi launches Rs 60,000cr worth development projects in Odisha; emphasizes 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision

These projects span various sectors, including telecommunications, railways, higher education, healthcare, skill development, and rural housing, among others. Addressing the large gathering, PM Modi extended Navratri greetings to the people of the state amid the "Modi-Modi" chants.

19 days ago

Trump spells out displeasures against allies, but NATO treaty to continue

Trump announces Gaza deal; Netanyahu insists Israel will 'finish the job'

According to the US media, Trump's peace plan on Gaza includes the release of all hostages, a permanent ceasefire, gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the strip, a governing structure without involvement of Hamas and the deployment of international forces to manage security.

19 days ago

BSNL's 4G stack symbolises India's shift from dependence to confidence: PM Modi

"With over 92,000 sites connecting 22 million Indians, it reflects India's journey from dependence to confidence, driving employment, exports, fiscal revival and advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat," the Prime Minister added.

19 days ago

J&K HC adjourns hearing on challenge to "unconstitutional" nomination of five MLAs; hearing on Oct 16

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging the nomination of five MLAs under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019. The case, filed by Congress leader Ravinder Sharma, questions the constitutionality of empowering the Lieutenant Governor to nominate legislators without consulting the elected government.

20 days ago

MHA blames climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, others for provoking youth to violence in Leh

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Jodhpur jail under NSA over Leh violence

Arrested under the NSA, Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Jodhpur Jail in Rajasthan amid tight security. The Ladakh administration said Wangchuk's "provocative speeches and videos" triggered the September 24 Leh violence that left four people dead and dozens injured.

20 days ago

CCPA slaps Rs 2 lakh fine on FirstCry for misleading ad, unfair trade practices

FirstCry fined Rs 2 lakh fine for misleading ad, unfair trade practices

The matter arose from a consumer complaint that FirstCry displayed products with the representation "MRP inclusive of all taxes," while at the checkout stage, an additional GST was levied on the discounted price.

20 days ago

H-1B visa fee hike: Transformative challenge for India's tech ambitions and global talent flow

Trump's H-1B fee hike, alongside tariffs, tests India's strategic autonomy. Short-term pain, margin erosion, job freezes, and family disruptions, is acute, but long-term prospects shine: an accelerated "Make in India" for AI and cloud, a GCC boom projected at $100 billion by 2030, and diversified migration to welcoming nations.

20 days ago

Legal proceedings are being ensured: Bareilly DIG Ajay Sahni as riot broke out carrying 'I Love Muhammad'

Legal proceedings are being ensured: Bareilly DIG Ajay Sahni as riot breaks out over 'I Love Muhammad' posters

During the protest, rioters vandalised at least two motorcycles and targeted a shop. To control the situation and quell the unrest, the police undertook a baton charge. Following the charge, the crowd dispersed.

20 days ago

LAB calls Leh violence "spontaneous youth outburst", denies Congress, Sonam Wangchuk's role in clashes

Soon after the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) described the September 24 violence as a spontaneous reaction of angry youth, triggered after two hunger strike participants were hospitalized.

20 days ago

Delhi HC stresses on need for Uniform Civil Code

"This recurring conflict is clear – under Islamic law, a minor girl attaining puberty may lawfully marry, but under Indian criminal law, such a marriage renders the husband an offender under the BNS and/or POCSO or both," Justice Monga observed.

20 days ago

Copper prices projected to reach $11,700 per metric tonnes amid supply concerns

"The rally has been fuelled by electrification, EV adoption, grid upgrades, renewable installations, and a surge in AI-driven data centres, all of which are highly copper-intensive," said Navneet Damani, Head of Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL).

20 days ago

Online fake trading app busted, 19-year-old arrested from Jharkhand

According to police, Kumar lured victims through WhatsApp chats and persuaded them to invest in Cantillon with promises of lucrative returns. Once the money was transferred, the victims were shown fake profits on the app before losing access to their funds.

20 days ago

The tariff tempest: India's economic resilience tested by US trade policy

The tariff tempest tests India's economic mettle, exposing overreliance on the U.S., 18 to 20 percent of exports. As global protectionism looms, India's resilience hinges on navigating this storm with pragmatism and vision, ensuring its 1.4 billion people weather the economic turbulence.

20 days ago

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India's Jaishankar calls on BRICS to defend global trade amid rising pressures

Leh curfew continues for fourth day, relaxed from 1–3 PM amid calm tension

PM Modi launches Rs 60,000cr worth development projects in Odisha; emphasizes 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision

Trump announces Gaza deal; Netanyahu insists Israel will 'finish the job'

BSNL's 4G stack symbolises India's shift from dependence to confidence: PM Modi

J&K HC adjourns hearing on challenge to "unconstitutional" nomination of five MLAs; hearing on Oct 16

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Jodhpur jail under NSA over Leh violence

FirstCry fined Rs 2 lakh fine for misleading ad, unfair trade practices

H-1B visa fee hike: Transformative challenge for India's tech ambitions and global talent flow

Legal proceedings are being ensured: Bareilly DIG Ajay Sahni as riot breaks out over 'I Love Muhammad' posters

LAB calls Leh violence "spontaneous youth outburst", denies Congress, Sonam Wangchuk's role in clashes

Delhi HC stresses on need for Uniform Civil Code

Copper prices projected to reach $11,700 per metric tonnes amid supply concerns

Online fake trading app busted, 19-year-old arrested from Jharkhand

The tariff tempest: India's economic resilience tested by US trade policy

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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