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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the attack on BJP leaders in flood-hit West Bengal, describing the incident as “outright appalling” and accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of “indulging in violence” instead of helping those affected by the disaster.In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “The manner in which…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday highlighted India’s growing economic resilience and said that the nation is well-equipped to absorb external shocks, amid ongoing external trade tensions.“Our capacity to absorb shocks is strong, while our economic leverage is evolving. Our choices will determine whether resilience becomes a foundation for leadership or merely a buffer…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, left, and India’s captain Shubman Gill talk during a practice session ahead of the first Test cricket match against West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Ahmedabad: Junk the theory right away that it is easy being an Indian cricket team,…
The IMF on Tuesday began formal discussions with Pakistan’s economic officials to review the implementation of a $7 billion loan and a $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).The review comes as Pakistan’s performance under the programme up to June 2025 has been uneven, Dawn reported according to news agency PTI.Although the power sector targets…
The Trump administration has launched a high-stakes initiative aimed at stopping H-1B visa abuse and prioritising American workers. Dubbed Project Firewall, the program is designed to ensure companies hire Americans into high-paying, mortgage-supporting jobs rather than relying on foreign labour. Targeting rampant H-1B misuse Project Firewall comes amid mounting concerns over H-1B visa misuse in…
Donald Trump accuses FBI of lying over agents’ role in January 6 riot (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Saturday launched a fresh attack on the FBI, claiming that hundreds of undercover agents were secretly present during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot — contradicting public statements made by the bureau’s former director…
Ashok Leyland Ltd, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, is collaborating with China’s CALB Group Co to develop expertise in lithium-ion technology and gradually manufacture batteries domestically. CALB Grou is China’s third-largest battery maker.The Chennai-based truck and bus manufacturer signed a 20-year agreement with CALB earlier this month. Under the deal, Ashok Leyland will…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party now considers Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar a “burden” ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.Addressing a press conference after the Congress Working Committee in Patna, Kharge said that internal conflict within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was not out in in the…
Akhilesh Yadav and Azam Khan (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) president and former Uttar Pradesh chief ministerAkhilesh Yadav on Tuesday welcomed the release of senior party leader Azam Khan from Sitapur jail. He described it as a “matter of relief and joy” not only for him and his family but also for those who…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday accused Rahul Gandhi of speaking like an “urban Maoist”, alleging that the Congress leader has asked Generation Z to overthrow a democratically elected government. Fadnavis said that Gandhi does not believe in the Constitution and rejects institutions, adding that his advisors also possess an “urban Maoist”…
