Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that poor Bengali-speaking workers from the state are being harassed, detained and even pushed into Bangladesh by authorities in certain BJP-ruled states, dubbing the incidents as acts of “linguistic terror”. In a strongly worded post on X, Banerjee accused the governments in Haryana and Rajasthan…
London: “There may be a swing and a miss at times, but we always play with a straight bat!” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday as he used a cricketing metaphor to describe India’s partnership with the UK. Modi also said that India was committed to building a high-scoring,…
New Delhi: India has protected the interest of domestic farmers by excluding dairy products, edible oils and apples in the free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK while securing zero duties on 95 per cent of agriculture and processed food items. No tariff concession has been allowed on oats as well in the FTA, which…
London: India and the UK on Thursday signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) which aims to double bilateral trade and boost Indian exports of goods like textiles, leather, and engineering goods, while slashing tariffs on British whisky, automobiles, and medical devices. The agreement was signed by Union Minister Piyush Goyal and his British counterpart Jonathan…
New Delhi: Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have sharply escalated this week, leaving at least 11 people dead and triggering fears of a wider conflict in Southeast Asia. The immediate trigger: a drone sighting, followed by gunfire, rocket attacks, and even airstrikes. But at the core of the confrontation lies a deeper, long-standing border dispute…
Hyderabad: The women safety wing of the Telangana Police on Thursday said it has signed an MoU with Yugantar, a non-profit organisation, to strengthen services under the “pride place-transgender (LGBTQIA+) Persons Protection Cell.” This partnership marks a progressive step towards inclusive policing and support for LGBTQIA+ persons across the state, an official release said. Under…
New Delhi: The service rules allow 30 days’ leave to Central government employees, which can be availed for any personal reason, including that of taking care of elderly parents, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The minister was asked whether there is any provision for government employees…
Beijing: China on Thursday said its diplomatic talks with India on the border situation was “candid”. The two sides held talks under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called the talks “candid” in a press release issued here….
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued four show cause notices to Air India for multiple violations related to cabin crew duty hours, training regulations and operational procedures, sources said on Thursday. The notices, served on July 23, follow voluntary disclosures made by the airline to the regulator on June 20…
New Delhi: The Congress, which has been questioning the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, has sought a “farewell function” for the former vice president, a demand which has found no takers in the government. The demand was raised by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh at the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) on Wednesday evening….
