US President Donald Trump has renewed tariff threats against the European Union, proposing a 25 per cent duty on cars and trucks imported from Europe. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the move was in response to the EU’s alleged failure to adhere to trade agreements with the United States. He added that Read More…
The Centre has outlined the Great Nicobar Project as a major initiative to transform the island into a strategic maritime and economic hub in the Indo-Pacific region. According to official details, the project leverages Great Nicobar’s proximity to key international shipping routes to reduce India’s dependence on foreign transshipment ports while strengthening national security and Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Heads of Missions Conference held in New Delhi, where discussions centred on enhancing India’s global engagement. According to an official statement, the conference focused on strengthening trade, advancing technology cooperation, and building strategic partnerships with countries across the world. Emphasis was also laid on deepening India’s engagement Read More…
At least 24 people, including two fire personnel, were hospitalised following a chlorine gas leak in the Kondhwa area of Pune in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. The incident occurred around 1 am at a defunct water purification plant godown in the Gangadham locality, where chlorine gas reportedly leaked from an abandoned storage Read More…
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has voiced serious concerns about the future of artificial intelligence while appearing in court as part of his legal dispute with OpenAI. During the proceedings, Musk warned that unchecked advancements in AI could pose a major threat to humanity, even suggesting the possibility of catastrophic outcomes if proper safeguards are not Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s scientific progress and clean energy initiatives during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Speaking about recent achievements, the Prime Minister said India’s civil nuclear programme continues to play a key role in national development, benefiting sectors such as industry, energy, healthcare, and agriculture. He noted that Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and South Korea are set to elevate their partnership to a “futuristic” level, as he welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his first visit to India in eight years. During a joint press statement, Modi highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries has Read More…
New Delhi: Amid continuing tensions in the region, Indian vessels have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports, a day after Iranian forces allegedly opened fire near ships anchored off the Oman coast. Sources said an Indian-flagged vessel became the tenth ship to successfully pass through the strategic waterway. However, two Indian tankers Read More…
New Delhi/Ludhiana: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at premises linked to Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora and several others as part of an ongoing investigation, officials said. The raids were conducted at Arora’s residential and official locations, as well as premises linked to his son Kavya Arora, associated with a company Read More…
Police have registered an FIR against officials of the Vedanta power plant and others following a deadly explosion that killed 20 workers in Sakti district. The blast occurred on April 14 at the plant located in Singhitarai village. According to officials, a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine burst, triggering Read More…