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No duty concessions on sensitive grains, fruits, dairy: Highlights from India-US trade deal
India and the US have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement, significantly cutting US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and easing duties on American food and agricultural products. This de-escalates trade tensions and paves the way for a broader bi…
18% tariffs, boost to exports, agriculture protected: How India benefits from trade deal with US
India-US trade deal: India and the US have released a joint statement detailing the broad contours of the trade agreement that is expected to be signed in a few weeks. The trade deal is a big boost for India's exports. We decode the benefits:
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BCCI contracts: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma may be moved to Grade B
Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja are the only players to receive Grade A central contracts for 2025-26. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, now playing only ODIs, have been moved to Grade B. The BCCI has also announced contracts for 30 male and 22 …
BJP names Ritu Tawde as Mumbai mayoral candidate; Shiv Sena picks Sanjay Ghadi for deputy mayor
The BJP has nominated Ghatkopar corporator Ritu Tawde as its mayoral candidate for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has named Sanjay Ghadi as their candidate for Deputy Mayor. The BJP-Shinde alliance, with 118 corp…
Ola, Uber and other app-based taxi drivers to hold day-long strike – all you need to know
App-based transport workers nationwide protested on February 7, demanding fair incomes and protection against exploitation. Unions cited falling earnings and rising costs, urging governments to implement minimum base fares as mandated by 2025 guidelines. The …
Exclusive: 'Until he plays Tests, he isn’t a big 'cricketer'—Sooryavanshi’s father
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smoked 15 sixes and 15 fours at a strike rate of 218.75 during a brutal and breathtaking knock in the U-19 World Cup final against England at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. Back home in his village in Bihar’s Samastipur district, his…
'Dost dost na raha': Congress takes filmy jibe at India-US trade deal
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticized the recent India-US trade framework, alleging it benefits American farmers at India's expense and includes a commitment to stop Russian oil imports. He questioned the value of "photo-ops" given the perceived lack of substa…
‘Friends yes, masters no’: BNP releases manifesto ahead of polls - what it says about its neighbours
Bangladesh's main opposition BNP has unveiled its election manifesto, promising electoral reforms and a tougher foreign policy focused on border security and river-water sharing. The party aims for a "Bangladesh Before All" doctrine, emphasizing "equality and…
H5N1 virus scare in Chennai: Doctor shares risks, symptoms and preventive tips
India is on high alert for bird flu (H5N1) following over 1,500 positive crow cases in Chennai, intensifying surveillance in Tamil Nadu. While human infections are rare, H5N1 poses a severe health risk, particularly to vulnerable groups. Experts urge caution,…
'Said he would reach in 10mins': How Delhi biker '200 metres from home' fell into killer pit
In a heartbreaking turn of events in Janakpuri, 25-year-old call centre worker Kamal Dhyani was found dead in a construction pit. Just moments before he went missing, he had assured his family he was only ten minutes from home. His motorcycle was located near…
Wheat, rice, poultry, milk off the table: What agriculture sector gains from India-US trade deal
'Facing financial problems': Ex-owner of Multani Bakery jumps to death from 17th floor
Former Multani Bakery owner Sunil Sadarangani, 59, died by suicide by jumping from a 17th-floor apartment in Solapur. He had shifted to Pune after selling the bakery due to debt and psychological issues. Sadarangani returned to Solapur to commit the act, evad…
‘We bowed and then an explosion’: Witnesses recall suicide blast that tore through Pakistan mosque
A suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad killed at least 31 people and injured dozens more, with the death toll expected to rise. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, which involved gunfire before the explosion. This marks the dead…
Which American products are about to get cheaper in India
India and the US have announced a framework for an interim trade agreement, which will see India reduce tariffs on various US food and agricultural products. This move aims to make American imports cheaper for Indian consumers and ease trade tensions. The agr…