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New Delhi India is preparing to sharply reduce import duties on cars from the European Union as part of a long-pending free trade agreement, according to reports. The announcement could come as early as Tuesday, signalling a breakthrough in negotiations that have remained s
BLURB: ‘The state’s GDP is currently expanding at an annual rate of 13 to 15% and is projected to reach Rs 10 lakh cr by 2027’ Guwahati Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday underscored the state’s rapid economic transformation, expanding global engagement and
Intro: The move reflects Moscow’s growing reliance on foreign labour as demographic pressures and workforce gaps continue to strain its economy. New Delhi As Russia looks to address acute labour shortages across several sectors, a new report has indicated that at least 40,0
BLURB: Jairam Ramesh recalled that on April 28, 2024, PM Modi, in a television interview, had accused those seeking a caste census of possessing an ‘urban Naxal mindset’. New Delhi Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi g
INTRO: India-Canada signal renewed engagement as foreign ministers discuss trade, technology, and security cooperation amid shifting global trade pressures and plans to expand bilateral commerce. New Delhi External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a productive conversatio
Jakarta The death toll from a landslide that struck Indonesia’s West Java province over the weekend has risen to 17, according to the country’s disaster mitigation agency, as rescue teams continue searching for dozens of missing residents under difficult conditions. Authoritie
BLURB: Australia Day commemorates the day Britain established the state of New South Wales as a penal colony, with the arrival in Sydney of ships bringing colonists and convicts. Sydney Thousands of people across Australia marked the country’s national day on Monday by part
Intro: Trump defended his administration's aggressive immigration crackdown after a second fatal shooting by federal agents. Minneapolis Officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration defended the fatal shooting of a US citizen by federal immigration agents in Minn
Blurb Prabhakar reminded students that January 26, 1950, marks India becoming a republic, adopting a Constitution ensuring equality, liberty, justice, empowering students to shape their lives and nation MANGALURU “A nation’s progress is not measured only by GDP, but by h
Intro Hebbalkar emphasized that governments must support the weak, farmers, workers, and small businesses, ensuring growth reaches all homes UDUPI Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Karnataka’s Women and Child Development Minister and Udupi district in-charge, on Monday said social harm
Despite the grim picture, India has witnessed positive transformations that prove improvement is possible. The Swachh Bharat Mission, despite its limitations, has created greater awareness about cleanliness and sanitation. Cities like Indore have dramatically improved their clean
CHIKKABALLAPUR Rajiv Gowda, a local political worker accused of threatening officials of the Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council, is on the run, and police have launched an intensive search to arrest him, officials said on Sunday. According to police, Gowda allegedly issued
RAMANAGARA Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched a scathing attack on Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and his brother DK Suresh in Ramanagara on Sunday. He said, “DK Shi may say something to you, I will tell you he is a talker to us. Yes, I am a talker. He is a looter
Blurb: He appealed to citizens to vote responsibly, stressing awareness as the foundation of democracy. HyderabadTelangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Sunday called upon citizens to actively and responsibly exercise their right to vote, asserting that democratic institutions
‘Ordinary people were under immense stress, having been repeatedly let down by unfulfilled promises and failed changes’ Chennai Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Sunday made a strong pitch for clean politics, declaring that he would never indulge in corruption as he urged th
BLURB: He directed officials to inspect ward boundaries personally and BLOs to conduct house-to-house verification of voters. BENGALURU In preparation for the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) elections, Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao on Saturday issued clear instructi
INTRO: ‘One vote, one voice and one responsibility—this is the soul of democracy’ Bengaluru: Governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot has called upon voters to exercise their franchise without fear, pressure or inducement, and thereby uphold the democratic values. The Gove
UDUPI Social activist Shivsunder on Sunday alleged that the ongoing voter data exercise is not a routine revision but an attempt to prepare a completely new voter list, raising concerns among citizens about documentation and eligibility. Speaking at a public awareness meeti
