President Trump, his trade team disappointed that India continues to fund Russia’s Ukraine war: Hassett

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and his trade team are disappointed that India continues to “fund” Russia’s Ukraine war, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Friday, hoping that there will be positive development soon. Trump has imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India and an additional 25 per cent levies for… Continue reading President Trump, his trade team disappointed that India continues to fund Russia’s Ukraine war: Hassett

‘The Bengal Files’ director anguished as film on 1946 riots not released in Bengal theatres

KOLKATA: Director Vivek Agnihotri on Friday expressed anguish that his latest film, ‘The Bengal Files’, was not being screened in theatres across West Bengal on the day of its release, alleging political pressure and intimidation behind what he called an “unofficial ban.” The film, concluding part of Agnihotri’s Files Trilogy, revisits the August 1946 Calcutta… Continue reading ‘The Bengal Files’ director anguished as film on 1946 riots not released in Bengal theatres

Sumit, Neeraj, Jaismine make winning start at World Boxing C’ships

LIVERPOOL: (Sep 5) Indian boxer Sumit Kundu produced a commanding performance to advance to the round of 16 at the World Boxing Championships with a unanimous decision win over Jordan’s Mohammad Al Hussein in the men’s middleweight category here on Friday. Neeraj Phogat (65kg) and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) too recorded wins… Continue reading Sumit, Neeraj, Jaismine make winning start at World Boxing C’ships

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I’ll always be friends with Modi; India & US have special ties, nothing to worry about: Trump

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: (Sep 6) US President Donald Trump said India and the United States have a “special relationship” and there’s nothing to worry about as the two countries “just have moments on occasion”, amid current tensions between Washington and Delhi over tariffs and purchases of Russian oil. “I’ll always be friends with (Narendra) Modi, he’s… Continue reading I’ll always be friends with Modi; India & US have special ties, nothing to worry about: Trump

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Telangana CM introduces ‘Bhu Bharati’ portal, calls ‘Dharani’ system an ‘evil spirit’

HYDERABAD: (Sep 6) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said that his government has launched the ‘Bhu Bharati’ portal for land administration to address the problems allegedly created by the ‘Dharani’ land records management system introduced during the previous BRS regime. Speaking at an event where he handed over appointment letters to the newly-recruited… Continue reading Telangana CM introduces ‘Bhu Bharati’ portal, calls ‘Dharani’ system an ‘evil spirit’

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Cardiovascular diseases cause one-third of all deaths in India: Report

NEW DELHI: (Sep 5) Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality in India, causing nearly 31 per cent of deaths, according to the latest data presented by the Sample Registration Survey under the Registrar General of India. The Report on Causes of Death: 2021-2023, issued on Wednesday, said non-communicable diseases are the leading causes… Continue reading Cardiovascular diseases cause one-third of all deaths in India: Report

GST reforms to boost swadeshi, self-reliance: UP CM Adityanath

GORAKHPUR/LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday hailed the Centre’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms as a “next-generation tax revolution”, while Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav called those a “betrayal of the public”. Adityanath thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the GST rate cut, saying the… Continue reading GST reforms to boost swadeshi, self-reliance: UP CM Adityanath

Vivek Agnihotri says The Bengal Files facing ‘troubles’, plans to take legal action

MUMBAI: (Sep 5) Director Vivek Agnihotri has accused the West Bengal government and police officials of threatening theatre owners not to screen his film “The Bengal Files” in the eastern state, and said the producers are planning to take legal action. The film, the concluding chapter in Agnihotri’s “The Files” trilogy after “The Tashkent Files”… Continue reading Vivek Agnihotri says The Bengal Files facing ‘troubles’, plans to take legal action

CAFA Nations Cup: India qualify for third-place match at expense of Tajikistan

HISOR (TAJIKISTAN): The Indian football team secured a berth for the CAFA Nations Cup third-place match on head-to-head record after tournament co-hosts Tajikistan and Iran played out a 2-2 draw here on Thursday. India, who were earlier in the day held to a goalless draw by Afghanistan, had beaten Tajikistan 2-1 in their tournament opener,… Continue reading CAFA Nations Cup: India qualify for third-place match at expense of Tajikistan

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Collateral consequences of Ukraine conflict, including fuel price, affecting Global South: India tells UNGA

UNITED NATIONS: (Sep 5) India has voiced regret over the Ukraine conflict’s “collateral consequences”, including prices of fuel, saying countries of the Global South have been left to fend for themselves, as Delhi underscored that diplomatic efforts hold the promise to end the war and bring lasting peace. “India continues to remain concerned over the… Continue reading Collateral consequences of Ukraine conflict, including fuel price, affecting Global South: India tells UNGA

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