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Trump's tariffs destructive for US economy, foreign policy interests, says economist Jeffrey Sachs; lauds India's response

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Renowned economist and Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs has strongly criticised the United States administration's tariffs, terming them as pressure tactic on India. ... Read More


Dhar road linking Lakhanpur and Udhampur in Udhampur's Darsoo area blocked after massive boulder falls; clearance operation underway

Udhampur, Aug. 16 -- The Dhar road linking Lakhanpur and Udhampur in the Darsoo area of Udhampur district has been blocked due to a massive boulder falling onto it, stranding hundreds of travellers an... Read More


X-PRESS FEEDERS HIT BACK AT SRI LANKA COURT RULING

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- X-Press Feeders, former operator of the container ship X-Press Pearl, has issued a strong statement challenging a recent Sri Lankan Supreme Court ruling that orders the company t... Read More


Sadhotra visits GMC Jammu, enquires about health status of Machail Mata pilgrims in Chasoti cloudburst

Jammu Aug 16 (KNS), Aug. 16 -- National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today visited GMC Hospital Jammu here to enquire about the health status of the ... Read More


Rana Reviews Restoration in Landslide-Hit Surankote, Mendhar

Poonch, Aug. 16 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, saturday undertook a comprehensive tour of landslide-affected areas of Surankote and Men... Read More


Farooq Abdullah extends greetings on Janmashtami

Srinagar, Aug. 16 -- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah today extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, also known loca... Read More


MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOHAN RATWATTE, CALLING HIM A 'FEARLESS POLITICAL ROUGHNECK'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, describing him as a close friend and a "fearless political ro... Read More


Kishtwar Cloudburst: LG Sinha Reviews Rescue Ops, Assures Relief & Home Reconstruction

Srinagar, Aug. 16 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke to senior Officials and took stock of the rescue and relief operations at Chashoti, Kishtwar. In a social media post, the Lieutenant Governo... Read More


AIMPLB Urges Supreme Court to Suspend 'UMEED Portal' Until Final Verdict on Waqf Law

India, Aug. 16 -- Special Correspondent /New Delhi The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court seeking the immediate suspension of the Central Gove... Read More


India's electronics exports witnessed over 47% growth in the first quarter of 2025-26: Piyush Goyal

India, Aug. 16 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India's electronics exports have seen a surge of over 47 per cent in the first quarter of 2025-26 over the same quarter in 2... Read More