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 Trinamool Congress has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging the Election Commission’s decision to appoint central government and public sector employees as supervisors and assistants for the vote counting scheduled on May 4. The matter is set to be heard on Saturday by a special bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Joymalya Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished a speedy recovery to Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai, who is reportedly unwell. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he had learned about Rai’s health condition and extended his wishes for his quick recovery. Ajay Rai had contested against Modi as the Congress Read More…
Repolling will be conducted in two constituencies of West Bengal on Saturday following irregularities reported during the Assembly elections. The Election Commission has ordered fresh polling in 11 booths in Magrahat Paschim and four booths in Diamond Harbour. Polling in these constituencies was originally held on April 29 but was later cancelled the same day Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, highlighting the transformative impact of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana on women’s empowerment and access to clean cooking energy. In a post on X, the Prime Minister noted that the scheme represents a significant shift in policy approach, where women are Read More…
The Indian National Congress on Friday announced a talent hunt programme in Mizoram aimed at identifying and grooming a new generation of political communicators and grassroots leaders. Addressing a press conference in Aizawl, party national spokesperson Ritu Choudhary said the initiative will focus on developing talent across three key areas—spokespersons, research coordinators, and publicity coordinators—to Read More…
The opposition BJD party on Friday alleged that the BJP is reluctant to implement women’s reservation in legislatures without increasing the number of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The statement came a day after the Odisha Assembly passed a motion seeking early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, also known as the 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…
A heated exchange took place between the BJP-led NDA and opposition parties in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday during a special one-day session on women’s empowerment. The debate centred around the proposed amendment to the women’s reservation law, which recently failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. The NDA accused opposition parties, including the 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…