New Delhi: World champion Samrat Rana was unable to replicate his strong preliminary-round performance in the men’s 10m air pistol final at the Asian Championship, settling for the bronze medal on the opening day of competition here on Wednesday. Samrat, who was the standout performer at last year’s World Championships in Cairo — where the…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Housing and Urban Planning Department to implement a new ‘One-Time Settlement Scheme’ for the speedy resolution of long-pending residential and commercial allotment cases. Chairing a departmental review meeting, the chief minister said delays in the settlement of dues and disputes not only hamper the progress…
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday following vociferous protests by Opposition members over certain issues related to the unpublished “memoir” of former Army chief M M Naravane. As soon as the House re-assembled at 12 noon, opposition members were on their feet raising slogans against the government over the…
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that the sensitive sectors of the country, like agriculture and dairy, are completely protected in the India-US trade deal. He said that the US tariffs for Indian goods will be reduced to 18 per cent. It was 50 per cent earlier….
Vadodara: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Smriti Mandhana will have the opportunity to lead her side to parity with Mumbai Indians in terms of success in the Women’s Premier League, while Delhi Capitals will look to break their final jinx when the tournament’s two most entertaining sides take on each other in the summit clash here…
New Delhi: Actor Barun Sobti is set to feature in an upcoming film, “Tumhari Khushboo” from National award-winning filmmaker Onir. Written by Ravi Asrani, the film is produced by Impulse Mumbai a volunteer-based collective group that promotes awareness around Sexual Wellness (HIV/STIs), Mental Health, Substance Use, and Equity, Advocacy & Activism within the LGBTQIA+ community,…
Puri: President Droupadi Murmu performed the ‘pinda daan’ ritual at the revered ‘Sweta Ganga’ tank in Puri on Wednesday morning and then visited the Jagannath temple. Murmu reached ‘Sweta Ganga’ at 7 am on the third day of her visit to the state after spending the night at the Lok Bhavan in Puri, and performed…
The recent US tariff rollback on Indian exports, effective February 2, 2026, has slashed the effective duty from a burdensome 50% (25% base tariff plus 25% penalty) to 18%, following India’s commitment to cease Russian oil purchases. This move, announced by President Donald Trump after discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ends a protracted trade…
Bengaluru: Bhajans, religious chants, and sloganeering dominated the overnight agitation carried out by Opposition BJP and JD(S) MLAs inside the Karnataka Assembly premises. The BJP and JD(S) MLAs have been staging protests, demanding Excise Minister R B Timmapur’s resignation, since Tuesday night. The Opposition has alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, saying that bribe…
New York/Washington: The White House has hailed a new trade agreement with India, saying the country has committed to “no longer” purchasing Russian oil, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also agreeing on investments of USD 500 billion across key American sectors. These remarks were made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday. “The…
