PM Modi finally gave befitting reply to ‘tariffs’: Rahul’s dig at govt over excise duty hike on fuel
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the government over the hike in excise duty on petrol and diesel, with Rahul Gandhi saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally gave a befitting reply to “tariffs”. Gandhi also said people suffering from inflation had been given another gift of “government loot”. The government hiked…
President Murmu, Portuguese counterpart jointly release special commemorative stamps
Lisbon: President Droupadi Murmu and her Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa jointly released a set of special commemorative stamps on Monday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The stamps, beautifully highlighting the vibrant traditional costumes of both countries, feature a Portuguese woman elegantly dressed in the vivid…
Adityanath inaugurates 13 development projects
Gorakhpur (UP): India is emerging as a global leader because our growth trajectory is stronger than any other nation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. While inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 13 development projects worth over Rs 91 crore at the Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology here, he said…
Stand by those who lost jobs in Bengal schools, will do everything to restore their dignity: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday assured full support to eligible candidates who lost school jobs following a Supreme Court order, asserting that her government will ensure they don’t remain jobless or have a break in service. Speaking at a meeting of school job losers, at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here, Banerjee…
Rahul Gandhi joins Congress padyatra in Bihar’s Begusarai
Patna: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday joined the ongoing ‘Palayan Roko, Naukri Do’ padyatra of the Congress in Bihar’s Begusarai district. Clad in a white T-shirt, Gandhi participated in the padyatra in Begusarai town and was accompanied by several party leaders, including Kanhaiya Kumar and state party president Rajesh…
NTA ‘lapses’ in NEET-UG 2024: SC closes case as Centre assures to implement panel suggestions
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday closed a matter over the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in holding last year’s NEET-UG after the Centre was assured of implementing exam reforms suggested by its expert panel. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi took note of the Centre’s compliance reports…
Heatwaves: A growing public health crisis for India
Heat waves in India are no longer just a seasonal inconvenience but a serious public health crisis. The frequency and intensity of heatwaves reached record levels in 2024, particularly in northwest India. Extreme temperatures have led to a rise in dehydration, heat stroke, and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, disproportionately affecting the elderly, children, low-income groups,…
India’s exports to US could decline by USD 5.76 bn this year due to high tariffs: GTRI
New Delhi: India’s merchandise exports to the US from sectors such as marine items, gold, electrical, and electronics are expected to decline by USD 5.76 billion this year due to increased American duties, according to the data analysis of think tank GTRI. However, it added that India’s competitive position in select product segments may help…
Sensex, Nifty nosedive over 5 pc in early trade in tandem with global markets meltdown
Mumbai: Stock market benchmark indices went into a tailspin in early trade on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty crashing over 5 per cent, mirroring a sharp fall in global equities, after US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and retaliation from China fanned fears that a full-blown trade war will impact economic growth across the…
Ram Navami celebrated across country with large processions, special prayers; tight security in several states
Ayodhya/Kolkata/ Rameswaram: People thronged temples and participated in colourful processions as Ram Navami was celebrated across the country on Sunday, amid tight security in communally sensitive areas in several states, including West Bengal, where the BJP and TMC took out scores of rallies, giving a political hue to the festival. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered…
