New Delhi – In a significant move signaling escalating trade tensions, India has imposed an immediate ban on the import of certain jute products from Bangladesh through all land border crossings. According to a notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), these consignments will now only be permitted to enter India through the…
Chennai– Tamil film star and leader of the political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, has expressed support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent protests against alleged irregularities in the electoral process, describing the situation as a threat to democracy. Vijay, in a statement, backed the central demand made by Gandhi and other opposition leaders…
Washington, D.C. – The United States has officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed wing, the ‘Majeed Brigade,’ as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). The announcement, made by the US Department of State, is a significant move that builds upon the BLA’s previous designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity in…
Kyiv – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to limit India’s purchases of oil from Russia, stressing that such trade is a vital source of funding for Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. The conversation, which took place over the phone, saw Zelenskyy express his gratitude for India’s humanitarian support…
Bengaluru:Karnataka Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna has submitted his resignation after the Congress high command instructed him to step down, following his controversial remarks on the party’s allegations of “vote theft.” The resignation has triggered a fresh political row, with the opposition BJP seizing the opportunity to criticize the Congress for stifling internal dissent. The controversy…
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has officially inaugurated a new government nursing training school in Sangrur, a project completed at a cost of ₹7.81 crore. The new facility is part of the state government’s broader “Rangla Punjab” initiative, which focuses on improving healthcare infrastructure and education.The newly constructed school is equipped with modern facilities, including…
Srinagar:The Indian Army, as part of an ongoing counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, has successfully destroyed a natural cave believed to be a hideout for militants. The action comes as security forces continue a multi-day operation aimed at neutralizing terrorists in the mountainous region.According to reports, the operation, codenamed “Op Akhal,” began…
N.Badusha, Wayanad Worldwide, 12th August is celebrated as World Elephant Day, not just to honour one of Earth’s most intelligent and empathetic being, the elephant, but also to remind ourselves that the biggest living being is fast moving towards extinction from the planet because of all human interventions we had done on the ecosystem and…
The Israeli military has announced that it killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif in a recent strike in Gaza City, claiming he was the head of a Hamas cell. This allegation has been strongly refuted by Al Jazeera and press freedom groups, who say he was targeted for his reporting. The incident has sparked…
The Indian government is poised to further simplify the rules for establishing petrol pumps across the country, a move that is expected to pave the way for a significant expansion of the fuel retail market. This initiative aims to boost energy security, promote decarbonization, and attract greater private and foreign investment. Global giants like Adani…
