New Delhi: The free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand will significantly deepen bilateral economic engagement, enhance market access and promote investment flows, India said in a statement on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Monday announced the firming up of a “historic” FTA between the two countries….
The omission of Shubman Gill from India’s T20 World Cup squad is not merely a selection call—it is a tacit admission of error by a selection committee that has lurched from impulsive overreach to reluctant course correction. In doing so, the selectors have exposed the deep inconsistencies, poor succession planning, and knee-jerk decision-making that have…
By N. Nagarajan Watching the conduct of our Members of Parliament, MLAs, and other public representatives—both inside and outside legislative houses—often leaves one hanging one’s head in shame. The ongoing Winter Session of Parliament has been no exception. Parliamentary debate, once known for dignity and reasoned disagreement, is increasingly reduced to disruptions, slogan-shouting, and personal…
When the venerable Sounaka narrated the sacred tale of the Mahabharata before the gathering of sages and scholars, the spoke of the time when the sons of Pandu sojourned amidst the sanctified groves of Badarivana, where in ages past the divine sages Nara and Narayana had performed their austere penance. One tranquil morning, the righteous…
Prachin Ganesh Mandir is located at Injuno (also known as Injonu) village, about 19 km from Roing, in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. The temple lies in a peaceful rural area surrounded by green hills, forests, and natural beauty, giving devotees a calm and spiritual atmosphere. The temple is known for its…
New Delhi: India and New Zealand on Monday said they have concluded talks on a free trade deal that will give India tariff-free access to the island nation’s markets, bring in USD 20 billion of investment over the next 15 years, and help double bilateral trade in the next five years. The third free-trade agreement…
Hyderabad: The total crimes against women increased by 4 per cent in Rachakonda Police Commissionerate limits here this year when compared to 2024, though the major grave offences saw a downward trend of 25 per cent, a senior police official said on Monday. As many as 479 kidnapping cases were recorded during this year, up…
Renton/ Charleston (US): Plane maker Boeing is enhancing the oversight over its thousands of suppliers has helped reduce defects as well as pending jobs on an aircraft before delivery, and the overall supply chain situation is stabilising, according to senior company executives. India is a key market for Boeing, from where it has more than…
Beijing: China on Monday condemned the US military’s move to seize Venezuelan oil tankers in international waters, saying that the “arbitrary action” constitutes a serious violation of international law. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the comments while responding to a question on the US Coast Guard’s seizure of an oil tanker on December…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday lashed out at the Election Commission, alleging that there were “gross errors” in the draft rolls published following the elections in the state. Addressing a meeting of TMC’s Booth Level Agents (BLAs) at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here, she also dubbed it an exercise “riddled with…
