LoP Gandhi never attends all-party meetings: RLD MP Rajkumar Sangwan

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) RLD MP Rajkumar Sangwan on Wednesday claimed that he has never seen the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, attending all-party meetings. He said that such meetings are crucial for ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament.

India-Taiwan trade records 17 pc growth to scale $12.5 billion mark

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The bilateral trade between India and Taiwan recorded a robust 17 per cent increase in 2025, compared with the previous year, to touch the $12.5 billion mark, according figures compiled by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) here.

BJP hails UCC Bill in Gujarat; RJD calls it 'agenda'

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) While the BJP leaders on Wednesday hailed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, urging for 'one nation, one Constitution', the Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) opposed it's passage, calling it the party's 'agenda'.

EU to take up issue of China dumping cheap goods at WTO meet

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The European Union will take up the issue of China dumping cheap goods in Europe, which is harming local industry, at a meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) this week, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic told journalists.

Govt grants 3-year tax relief on cooperative dividend income

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday announced a three-year tax exemption on dividend income for national cooperative federations, a move aimed at benefiting small members and strengthening the cooperative sector.

Positive step, peace likely soon: BJP on PM Modi–Prez Trump call on West Asia crisis

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, the BJP on Wednesday termed the move a 'positive step' and expressed hope that peace would prevail soon.

West Asia crisis: Congress attacks govt’s 'delayed response’

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Political reactions have intensified over the government’s handling of the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, with leaders from both the Congress and the BJP offering sharply contrasting views on the country’s diplomatic approach and its impact on citizens.