New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) A political storm has erupted in India following US President Donald Trump's announcement of 100 per cent tariffs on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports, that is set to take effect from October 1, unless companies begin manufacturing in the United States.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the progress of Lakhpati Didi, one of the ambitious schemes and informed that till date, more than 2 crore sisters have become Lakhpati Didis, as against a target of 3 crore as outlined by the government. He also hoped that Bihar women would take the lead and emerge as the biggest contributor to the Lakhpati Didi workforce.
Srinagar, Sep 26 (IANS) The Congress party on Friday alleged that rival BJP and some media anchors/social influencers were showing video footage of someone to misrepresent its councillor, Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag, with malicious intent.
Leh, Sep 26 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions in Ladakh following deadly protests, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday assured that the situation is stabilising and strong measures are being taken to protect the region’s traditions and security. He also confirmed allegations of foreign interference in the protests, and stated that “some names have come up, which are verified."
Kochi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Kerala government suffered a setback on Friday when a Division Bench of the High Court dismissed its appeal challenging an earlier order that had stayed the appointment of a judicial commission to probe Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in the sensational gold smuggling case.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Top Congress leaders and the party on Friday paid glowing tributes to former Prime Minister, late Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his long years of service and contributions to the nation’s progress as the "gentle architect of India’s economic transformation."
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court will deliver its verdict on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's petition, challenging a Varanasi court's order against him over his remarks on the Sikh community made during his visit to the US last year, on Friday at 2 p.m.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister, late Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his long years of service and contributions to the nation. The Congress, too, paid tributes to its departed leader.
Leh, Sep 26 (IANS) The curfew continued for the third day on Friday in Leh town, and the District Magistrate of Kargil also imposed restrictions to maintain law and order.
Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Navratri, the festival symbolising devotion and the spirit of womanhood, has once again brought focus to the power of women. In Gujarat, this spirit of empowerment is being realized not only in cultural celebrations but also in the fields, where women are transforming agriculture with cutting-edge drone technology under the NaMo Drone Didi Yojana, as shared by the Gujarat government.
