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NEW DELHI: As govt begins its homework for the proposed trade deal with the US, it has indicated its willingness to engage in tariff reduction with Trump administration on a bilateral basis, arguing that with an “aggressive neighbourhood” in China duties cannot be lowered significantly for all trading partners, while hoping to get a good…
The domestic pharma industry in India may not face significant impact from potential US tariffs on pharmaceutical exports. Indian generics, which dominate exports and are in continuous demand, could absorb additional costs. Key industry players are awaiting further details on the tariffs while engaging in bilateral talks. NEW DELHI: The domestic pharma industry may not…
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to insurgents in the North-East to follow in the footsteps of nearly 10,500 militants who have surrendered across the region since 2014, by also abjuring the path of violence and joining the mainstream.“I appeal to all those insurgents who have not surrendered yet, to lay down…
BHUBANESWAR: The govt on Thursday summoned KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta to appear before its three-member investigative committee on Friday. “You are requested to appear before the committee on February 21, 2025, at 6.30 pm at the mini-conference hall, new annexe building, State Guest House, Bhubaneswar, and to adduce evidence with adequate documentary evidence before the…
NASHIK: Maharashtra agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate and his brother, Vijay, on Thursday were convicted and sentenced to two years’ rigorous imprisonment for securing a flat each in 1995 under the state govt’s 10% housing quota for economically weaker sections by fudging income documents. Apart from two years’ RI for each of the five offences relating…
MARRAKECH: Indian govt on Thursday received the Prince Michael Decade of Action Road Safety Award, the highest award in this field, for achievements in “improving vehicle safety” in the past decade, including the roll out of new car safety assessment regime, and mandatory ABS (anti-lock braking system) features in all new two-wheelers.The Kingdom of Morocco…
Kash Patel becomes new FBI director (File Image) The Senate confirmed Kash Patel, an Indian-origin FBI director, on Thursday (US time). The nominee received 51 votes in favor while 49 were against his confirmation. After the confirmation, Kash Patel took his account on X and said that his mission as Director is clear, “let good…
NEW DELHI: Adopting a back-to-basics approach in the face of prolonged political slump, Congress is mulling leaving major decision-making functions to its district units, the building blocks of the party organisation which have been marginalised in the recent decades.Sources said the idea of reorganising the party around District Congress Committees (DCCs) was discussed in the…
Multiple bus explosions rocked Central Israel, police said and described it as a “suspected terror attack,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold a security meeting. No casualties were reported, with additional explosives found on two other buses, prompting authorities to request public vigilance.“Preliminary report – Suspected terror attack. Multiple reports have been received of…
LUCKNOW: BJP would have lost 2024 Lok Sabha elections if BSP had joined INDIA bloc, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi claimed Thursday while addressing a programme during a two-day visit to his constituency Rae Bareli. BSP chief Mayawati hit back, accusing Congress of double standards.“Why isn’t Mayawati contesting elections properly? We invited her to join us…