OrangeNews9

India-Russia ties among steadiest of major relationships globally after WW-II: Jaishankar

Moscow: India and Russia on Thursday vowed to expand their bilateral trade in a “balanced and sustainable manner” with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlining the need to “swiftly” address non-tariff barriers and regulatory impediments. The resolve by the two countries to enhance two-way trade, including by increasing Indian exports to Russia, came amid growing…

Read More
OrangeNews9

Parliament session fruitful for govt and country, unsuccessful for opposition: Rijiju

New Delhi:  Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday described the Monsoon Session, which was marred by the opposition’s disruptions, as “fruitful and successful” for the country and the government but “unsuccessful and damaging” for the opposition. After both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die, Rijiju said the government got all its…

Read More
OrangeNews9

No bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, but cricket team for Asia Cup won’t be stopped: Sports Ministry

New Delhi: India and Pakistan won’t engage in any bilateral sporting clash but the cricket team will not be stopped from playing the multi-lateral Asia Cup next month, the Sports Ministry said on Thursday. The ministry unveiled the new policy with regard to India’s international engagements with emphasis on Pakistan. Sources said it is effective…

Read More
OrangeNews9

Telangana welcomes GST rate rationalisation, but seeks proper compensation mechanism to states

Hyderabad: Telangana on Thursday stated that it supports the proposed rate rationalisation as part of the GST reforms, but with a proper compensation mechanism. To achieve this, the state proposed that either the present compensation cess be continued, with the amount collected fully allocated to the respective states. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who…

Read More