Support measures for exporters on anvil to deal with West Asia crisis
New Delhi: The commerce ministry is expected to announce certain support measures to help exporters deal with the West Asia crisis, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday. “Hopefully within this week…we will send you the detailed briefing on what are the steps we are taking in the Department of Commerce to support the exports…
India, US trade deal to be signed once tariff architecture is in place: Official
New Delhi: The interim trade agreement between India and the US will be signed once the new global tariff architecture of America is in place, a senior government official said on Monday. “Because at the end of it, each country is doing a deal as a part of a package where one is at comparative…
BJP names 144 candidates in first list for Bengal polls, fields Suvendu from Bhabanipur
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday released its first list of 144 candidates for next month’s Assembly elections in West Bengal, fielding Suvendu Adhikari from Bhabanipur in Kolkata, a seat held by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Adhikari has also been fielded to retain the Nandigram seat in Purba Medinipur district, which he won defeating Mamata…
Kharge says LPG crisis due to govt’s lack of planning, BJP accuses Cong of creating anarchy
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday held the government responsible for the current LPG crisis by not taking preemptive measures, evoking a sharp counter from Union Minister J P Nadda, who accused the Congress of trying to create anarchy in the country and indulging in politics instead. Raising the…
We’re ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course: Israeli Envoy Reuven Azar
New Delhi: As the West Asia conflict entered its 17th day, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said: “We are ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course”. Interacting with reporters here, Azar also said that in the last few days, Israel consulted “diplomatic channels”, including its partners the US and countries in…
Picked Ishan for World Cup on gut feeling, sensed his X-factor, says skipper Surya
New Delhi: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav says he brought power-hitter Ishan Kishan into the T20 World Cup winning team purely on gut feeling, because he felt the Bihar batsman had the X-factor that could turn around matches. In a podcast interview with PTI Videos on Sunday, Suryakumar was asked if he is a data-driven captain…
Upset at Iran war coverage, FCC chair warns TV networks with license revocation; faces backlash, Trump applauds
Washington: US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has warned American news television networks of revocation of broadcast licenses over their coverage of the Iran war, remarks that drew sharp political backlash. After US President Donald Trump lashed out at the media coverage of the Iran war, Carr asked news broadcasters to “correct course” and…
Prez, PM express distress over loss of lives in Odisha hospital fire incident
New Delhi: Droupadi Murmu and Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep grief over the fire mishap at a hospital in Odisha that claimed ten lives. President Murmu, who hails from the state, said she was deeply distressed by the tragic incident and conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. “I am deeply distressed over…
Polls to five assembles crucial for Left as it eyes Kerala hat-trick, Bengal revival
New Delhi: The announcement of the poll schedule for five assemblies has set the stage for a crucial electoral test for Left parties, which are aiming to retain their lone governing stronghold in Kerala, while attempting to regain lost political ground in West Bengal. Leaders of the Left parties said the elections were significant both…
BJP eyes gains in polls to five assemblies; West Bengal main challenge
New Delhi: Stakes are high for the BJP in the upcoming polls to five assemblies, with West Bengal being the major test case for the saffron party. In the 2021 West Bengal assembly polls, the BJP emerged as the main opposition with its tally surging to 77 seats in the 294-member assembly from three in…
