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Three influential US lawmakers introduce resolution to end 50% tariffs imposed by Trump on India

New York/Washington, Dec. 13 -- Three influential US lawmakers have introduced a resolution in Congress aimed at ending the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on India, saying the "irresponsibl... Read More


Indian Defence forces committed to adapting to changing environment: CDS General Chauhan

Hyderabad, Dec. 13 -- Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to... Read More


Cong takes swipe at PM over India not being part of US-led 'Pax Silica' grouping

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- The Congress on Saturday said it is perhaps not very surprising that India is not part of a US-led strategic initiative to build a secure silicon supply chain, given the "sharp d... Read More


PM Modi, parliamentarians pay tribute to security personnel killed in 2001 Parliament attack

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday led Parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to those who died fending off terrorists who attacked the Parliament House in 2001. On... Read More


Iran raises gasoline prices for first time since deadly 2019 protests

Tehran, Dec. 13 -- Iran introduced a new pricing tier on Saturday for its nationally subsidised gasoline, attempting to rein in spiralling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that spar... Read More


SIR is 'NRC in disguise', says Akhilesh Yadav

Hyderabad, Dec. 13 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the SIR of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that it was "NRC in disguise" and part of a large... Read More


Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

Dubai, Dec. 13 -- Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters have said. A foundation in her name said on Friday that she was detained in Mashhad, some 680 km northea... Read More


UNESCO meet in India ends on Dec 13, China to play host to ICH panel session next year

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- A key UNESCO meet on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH) being held at Delhi's Red Fort ends on Saturday, with the panel adding 67 new living heritage elements from v... Read More


Cabinet clears Rs.11,718 crore for India's first digital Census, set for 2026-27

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- The Union Cabinet has cleared a budget of Rs.11,718 crore for conducting Census 2027, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday. Briefing the media after the Cabinet me... Read More


Bengal Guv announces celebrations for 150 years of Bande Mataram

Kolkata, Dec. 12 -- Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has announced a year-long celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of the writing of Bande Mataram by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. The festivities... Read More