Beijing [China], January 17 : Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new trade agreement with China. Carney said that the deal would open markets for Canadian businesses and workers. In a post on social media platform X, Carney said, “We’ve secured a new trade agreement with China — unlocking more than $7 billion… Continue reading Canada announces USD 7 billion trade deal with China
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ASMITA Football League 2025-26 progresses to zonal, national stages after completion of city leagues
New Delhi [India], January 17 : The ASMITA Football League 2025-26 marked another milestone in grassroots women’s football with the successful completion of the City League phase across the country. The competition will now move into the Zonal and National stages, with 20 state associations participating in four zones. The City Leagues were conducted in… Continue reading ASMITA Football League 2025-26 progresses to zonal, national stages after completion of city leagues
Javed Akhtar, Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan join other artists to launch ‘Goongoonalo’; say music app empowers creators
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 : Music platform titled ‘Goongoonalo’ that was launched in Mumbai allows artists to own their music and shape their future. On its very first day, the Goongoonalo app released 100 original songs. Across these 100 songs, singers, composers, producers, and lyricists collaborated as equals, charging no fees to one another.… Continue reading Javed Akhtar, Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan join other artists to launch ‘Goongoonalo’; say music app empowers creators
GTRI calls for overhaul of tariff structure, customs to boost India’s trade
New Delhi [India], January 17 : India needs a sweeping overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut trade costs, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and revive export growth, suggests trade-focused think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report, titled ;A Blueprint for Modernizing India’s Import Tariffs and Customs Regime’, outlined the need for… Continue reading GTRI calls for overhaul of tariff structure, customs to boost India’s trade
“This battle is not over…”: Shiv Sena (UBT) reacts after BMC loss
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 : Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (UBT) on Saturday gave its first reaction following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, striking a defiant tone and signalling that the political fight in Maharashtra is far from over and will continue until the Marathi community receives the respect it deserves. In a… Continue reading “This battle is not over…”: Shiv Sena (UBT) reacts after BMC loss
World Bank President Ajay Banga named to ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza redevelopment under Trump plan
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: (Jan 16) Indian-American President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the leaders named to the ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza redevelopment under President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the conflict. The White House on Friday released a list of appointed members to… Continue reading World Bank President Ajay Banga named to ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza redevelopment under Trump plan
Encounter breaks out between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh
BIJAPUR: (Jan 17) An encounter broke out between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Saturday, a police official said. The gunfight erupted in the morning hours in the forested hills of the northwest region of the district, where a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Naxalite operation based on… Continue reading Encounter breaks out between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh
Fadnavis steers BJP to civic poll sweep, cements grip on urban Maharashtra
MUMBAI: (Jan 17) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has emerged as a key strategist behind the BJP’s urban resurgence, steering the party to a landslide victory in the civic polls, proving that he can deliver a historic mandate with minimal involvement of the central leadership. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has come to power in 25… Continue reading Fadnavis steers BJP to civic poll sweep, cements grip on urban Maharashtra
Trump repeats claim of stopping India-Pakistan conflict
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: (Jan 17) US President Donald Trump has again claimed that he stopped the fighting between India and Pakistan and saved millions of lives, describing it as an “honour”. Addressing an event in Florida on Friday, Trump claimed the US had brokered multiple peace deals in less than a year and Pakistan Prime Minister… Continue reading Trump repeats claim of stopping India-Pakistan conflict
Trump announces “Board of Peace” as part of Phase Two of 20-Point Peace Plan to end Gaza war
Washington DC [US], January 16 : US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced the formation of a “Board of Peace” as part of Phase Two of his 20-Point Peace Plan to end the Gaza conflict, shifting the focus from ceasefire to demilitarisation, technocratic governance, and reconstruction. In a post on Truth Social, Trump… Continue reading Trump announces “Board of Peace” as part of Phase Two of 20-Point Peace Plan to end Gaza war
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