'US needs to follow UK approach to forge trade deal with India'

IANS | August 24, 2025 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s recent executive order imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports for India’s purchase of Russian oil threatens to unravel decades of carefully nurtured US-India strategic ties with this punitive approach risking alienating India, a democratic powerhouse and key ally in countering terrorism and balancing China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific, according to an article.

Rahul Gandhi targets ECI, says masses demanding check on ‘vote theft’

IANS | August 24, 2025 2:03 PM

Katihar (Bihar), Aug 24 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday once again targeted the Election Commission of India over alleged bias and wrongdoings in electoral roll revision in Bihar, saying the poll panel should “think” about the concerns being raised by the masses and end its "partnership" with the BJP.

Bihar SIR: Documents of 98.2 pc electors received, 10 complaints from political parties

IANS | August 24, 2025 11:17 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The Election Commission of India has received the required documents of 98.2 per cent of electors in Bihar with eight days remaining to file objections or claims in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, the ECI said on Sunday, while only ten complaints from the recognised 12 political parties have been registered.

Fish production surges 104 pc, infra projects rise towards Blue Economy

IANS | August 24, 2025 9:48 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The country’s total fish production has grown by 104 per cent from 96 lakh tonnes in 2013–14 to 195 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, as inland fisheries expanded by 142 per cent for the same period from 61 lakh tonnes to 147.37 lakh tonnes, according to government data.

Govt to explore dedicated satellite technology for maritime sector

IANS | August 24, 2025 9:30 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The government will explore the possibility of launching a dedicated satellite or acquiring a transponder to strengthen India’s maritime governance and port management infrastructure, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.