Hindi movie ‘Godaan’ announced tax-free in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday watched a special premier show of the Hindi film ‘Godaan’ at his official residence, a day ahead of its nationwide release. After watching the full film, CM Majhi informed the media persons that the Hindi movie Godaan will be made tax-free after its […]
Metro fare hike beyond state’s control, says K’taka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Feb 5 (IANS) Responding to criticism by the BJP against the Congress-led government over the Metro fare hike, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the issue does not fall under the jurisdiction of the state government and that no proposal in this regard has been received by […]
Gujarat introduces 14 new MRI machines as CM Patel launches Rs 348 crore projects
Gandhinagar, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat has taken a significant step in strengthening healthcare and regional development with the introduction of 14 advanced MRI machines and the inauguration of 31 development projects in Kheda district. The new MRI machines, each featuring 1.5 Tesla technology and valued at Rs 12.75 crore, have been purchased at a total […]
Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy congratulate RCB Women’s team for lifting WPL trophy
Bengaluru, Feb 5 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday congratulated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s team for lifting their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) trophy after defeating the Delhi Capitals by seven wickets. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated, “Once again, the RCB women’s team […]
US defends sanctions on Iran, Myanmar at Congress
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) The United States has defended its sanctions-led foreign policy toward Iran and Myanmar, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling lawmakers that economic pressure remains a central pillar of Washington’s national security and global financial stability strategy. Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s 2025 annual […]
South Korea’s Defence chief discusses arms cooperation with Canadian minister
Seoul, Feb 5 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday held talks with Stephen Fuhr, Canada’s secretary of state for defence procurement, in Seoul to discuss arms cooperation, the defence ministry said, as Seoul seeks to win a major deal to supply naval submarines to Canada. The meeting came as Fuhr is in […]
India-US trade deal in final stages of detailing: EAM Jaishankar
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Citing the historic India-US trade deal, which he said is “in the final stages of detailing”, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday said that a “strong momentum” is evident in the growing engagement between New Delhi and Washington. The EAM made the comment as he concluded his February 2-4 […]
Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with India delivering huge results: Australian envoy
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green on Thursday said that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PM Narendra Modi remain rock solid on their approach and vision for the Indo-Pacific – a region which should always remain stable, free and prosperous. Speaking to IANS, Green lauded the Indian community […]
US business group hails India at Minerals Ministerial
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) A leading U.S. business advocacy group on Thursday welcomed India’s participation in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial here, calling it a significant step toward strengthening supply chains vital to technology, economic growth, and national security. The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said India’s participation, led by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, […]
India and Poland discuss strategic partnership, deliverables of 2024-2028 Action Plan
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, held a meeting with Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Wladyslaw T Bartoszewski, in New Delhi on Thursday, reviewing the bilateral strategic partnership and discussing key deliverables of the 2024-2028 Action Plan between both countries. Following the meeting, […]
