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…
New York/Washington: The US said India will lower tariffs on a “vast array” of American industrial and agricultural goods, such as “fruits, vegetables”, to zero percent under the trade deal announced by President Donald Trump. The US described this as a “big win” while noting that India will continue to control “certain key areas” that…
Imphal: Newly elected NDA legislature party leader in Manipur, Y Khemchand Singh, said he was committed to fostering empathy, compassion, and harmony among all communities in the state. Singh said he would respect the state’s diversity and focus on strengthening unity among communities. “I express my sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra…
New York/Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio “welcomed” the trade deal reached between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and discussed “formalising” bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration and mining during their meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday. Rubio held bilateral discussions with Jaishankar at the…
In recent years, surveys, social media debates, and academic research have pointed to a striking shift in how young Indian women perceive marriage. Once regarded as a near-universal milestone of adulthood, marriage is now increasingly treated as one option among many—sometimes postponed, sometimes reshaped, and in some cases consciously rejected. This shift has sparked both…
Vadodara: Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive Women’s Premier League final with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator here on Tuesday. Opting to bowl, the Delhi Capitals Women bowlers restricted the Gujarat Giants Women to 168 for seven before Shafali…
New Delhi/Mumbai: Aviation watchdog DGCA’s initial examination of the fuel control switch issue in one of Air India’s Dreamliner has found that “apparently correct procedure” was not followed in operating the switch, and the airline has been asked to ensure that the crew follows the right procedures, according to sources. One of the sources told…
