New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) chief negotiators have concluded another round of talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) here and agreed to reach a deal in two phases, according to an official. “The 11th round of talks concluded on May 16,” the official said. The two sides have agreed to…
Hyderabad: Ananth Technologies Limited (ATL) has lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its resilience and continued pursuit of excellence following the recent PSLV-C61 launch attempt. Though the mission faced unforeseen challenges, ATL praised ISRO’s transparency and commitment to learning from every experience in space exploration. “Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and…
Bengaluru: The Bangalore Wholesale Cloth Merchants Association (BWCMA) has decided to cease all import and export of textiles to and from Turkey and Azerbaijan, with immediate effect, citing their recent “support” for Pakistan in the wake of ‘Operation Sindoor’. The BWCMA has declared its unanimous decision in this regard. “This collective action has been taken…
New Delhi: India on Thursday evening revoked the security clearance given for the Turkish-based ground handling firm, Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd. The reason cited in the order issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), which comes under the ambit of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, ran thus: – in the interest of national security. The…
Washington: US President Donald Trump said he’s asked Apple Inc.’s Tim Cook to stop building plants in India, taking aim at the iPhone maker’s plans to diversify its manufacturing beyond China. “I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday,” Trump said of his conversation with the Apple chief executive officer in Qatar, where he’s…
U Lakshman Rao The world fell into tyranny as the very class meant to uphold justice—the Kshatriya warriors—became corrupt and oppressive. They upset the balance of the social order. Kings, intoxicated by conquest, ruled with unchecked power and arrogance. The earth was stained with blood, not offered in noble sacrifice, but spilled in ruthless slaughter…
A Look at Millennium-Era Glory Before Pakistan Existed Dr. Buragadda Srinath If Donald Trump indeed said something along the lines of “after 1000 years, a solution can be arrived at to the Kashmir issue,” it was likely a metaphorical way of referencing how long and intractable the conflict has been—or feels. He is known for…
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Operation Sindoor, stating that it reflected the country’s unwavering stance against terrorism. Saha said Modi’s leadership embodies both moral strength and military resolve, ensuring the nation’s safety and security. “PM Narendra Modi ji’s powerful address reflects India’s unwavering stance…
It took just 72 hours to bring Pakistan to its knees begging for a ceasefire in Operation Sindoor that was launched by India in the early hours on 7 May 2025. Kudos to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving such an apt name to the operation to avenge the inhuman and heinous act of the…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday termed the BJP’s performance in the panchayat polls as “historic” and said the ruling alliance has the potential to win 104 assembly seats out of 126 in next year’s election. The ruling BJP on Monday is leading in all panchayat bodies across Assam, with counting of…
