FM Sitharaman says India will tackle global trade disruptions with agile policy, investments
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday expressed confidence that India would tackle the challenge posed by the global trade war with the right mix of policy agility and long-term investments to strengthen the domestic economy. Addressing the celebrations here to mark 150 years of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Finance […]
K’taka govt remains undecided on caste census as special Cabinet meeting ends
Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) The special Cabinet meeting convened on Thursday to decide on the caste census report ended without any conclusion. The discussion has been deferred to the next Cabinet meeting, which is likely to be held next week. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked Cabinet colleagues to submit their opinions and objections, either in […]
Five Bangladeshi pushed back for infiltration attempt: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 17 (IANS) Assam Police have foiled an attempt by Bangladeshi infiltrators and pushed back at least five citizens of the neighbouring country as they illegally entered Indian territory. Five Bangladeshi citizens tried to enter Assam through the international border at the Sribhumi district, and the security personnel foiled the attempt. Chief Minister Himanta […]
One dead, 12 infected in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Sydney
Sydney, April 17 (IANS) A person has died and 12 others have been infected after contracting Legionnaires’ disease in an outbreak linked to central Sydney, the Department of Health in the Australian state of New South Wales said on Thursday. There are now 12 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in people who spent time in […]
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam batters New Zealand’s North Island
Wellington, April 17 (IANS) Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has unleashed severe weather across New Zealand’s Northland and Auckland, leaving thousands without power and causing widespread damage as it tracks southward. Heavy rain and strong winds have downed powerlines, felled trees, closed roads, and disrupted transport. As of Thursday afternoon, around 5,000 properties in Northland remained without […]
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra likely to resume soon: MEA
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India and China continue to make progress on finalising the modalities to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra which can start soon, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. “We will soon issue a notice for the public on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. There is a possibility of resumption of […]
Working closely with Belgium for Mehul Choksi’s extradition to India, says MEA
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it continues to “work closely” with the authorities in Belgium for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi to India. “Based on our extradition request, he was arrested in Belgium. We are working closely with the Belgium side for his extradition to India so that […]
India labels US-Iran nuke talks as ‘positive development’
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India on Thursday labelled the ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks as a “positive development”, hoping that the negotiations would lead to the resolution of the concerned matter and contribute to peace and stability in the region. “We see the ongoing US-Iran talks as a positive development. We have always stood for […]
India and International Big Cat Alliance sign headquarters agreement
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signed the Headquarters Agreement on Thursday in New Delhi, which provides for India to be the host for the IBCA Headquarters and Secretariat and entails necessary provisions to enable IBCA to meet its intended objectives. The agreement was signed by P Kumaran, […]
India looks forward to having positive, constructive ties with Bangladesh: MEA
Dhaka, April 17 (IANS) India on Thursday reiterated that it remains committed to developing a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh irrespective of certain trade issues, including the recent termination of the transshipment facility. “India looks forward to having a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh. We stand for a democratic, inclusive, and prosperous Bangladesh. […]
