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The Indian Embassy in Nepal on Friday advised Indian citizens to exercise caution while visiting the country. The embassy noted that the situation in Nepal had “improved considerably” in the past week but urged travellers to remain alert and follow future advisories and updates. “Indians travelling to Nepal are advised to exercise due caution and…
Former US national security advisor John Bolton said that the punitive tariffs imposed by the US on India under President Donald Trump have complicated negotiations. He described the US tariff policy on India as a mistake and said the priority should be reaching a deal that lowers tariffs while keeping negotiations open.“I think the whole…
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday expressed deep concern about Israel’s recent attack in Doha and unequivocally condemned the violation of the sovereignty of Qatar.Representing India at the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi said: “India firmly believes that differences must be resolved peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy in full conformity with the principles of the UN Charter…
Progress in India–US trade negotiations depends heavily on Washington revoking the additional 25 per cent tariffs linked to India’s Russian oil imports, according to a report by the India-based Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) as discussions resumed in New Delhi on Tuesday.“Negotiations will remain slow unless Washington signals genuine flexibility,” the GTRI report stated, as…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (PTI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that it may be “understandable” for Washington to impose tariffs on India and other nations for buying Russian oil, but warned the United States against waiting for others before acting against Vladimir Putin. The Ukrainian president argued that such delays only give Moscow…
US President Donald Trump President Donald Trump on Sunday urged foreign companies to expand investment in the United States and bring in expert personnel to train American workers in advanced manufacturing.In a post on Truth Social, Trump stressed the need for the country to relearn skills in industries such as semiconductors, shipbuilding, and high-tech machinery…
Chris Martin, the Coldplay band member, made headlines a couple of months ago for the controversial ‘Kiss Cam’ session in one of his concerts in Boston. As the band members travelled to different parts of the world, they continued to receive mixed reactions from fans for a tad arguable moves, where the lead vocalist encouraged…
NEW DELHI: Public sector banks need to aspire to global competitiveness, strengthen governance and operational resilience, and expand their role as sectoral champions across both traditional and emerging industries, a top official told the two-day brainstorming session of state run banks. M Nagaraju, secretary department of financial services, underlined that public sector banks have moved…
KATHMANDU: Fearful of a setback to the tourism industry, one of Nepal’s economic mainstays, after the recent protests that roiled the country, citizens on social media platforms have appealed to tourists to visit Nepal and said that it is “completely safe for travellers, with the nation now slowly gathering itself”.Across its cities and business hubs,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with children during his visit to Manipur (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Imphal on his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. Braving heavy rain, the prime minister travelled by road to Churachandpur, a Kuki-dominated district, after inclement weather…
