Biden talks sanctions, Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine
Wilmington (US): President Joe Biden has warned Russia’s Vladimir Putiin that the U.S. could impose new sanctions against Russia if it takes further military action against Ukraine, while Putin responded that such a U.S. move could lead to a complete rupture of ties between the nations. The two leaders spoke frankly for nearly an hour […]
India votes in favour of UNSC resolution to renew mandate of Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate
United Nations: India, which will chair the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) in 2022, voted in favour of a resolution to renew the mandate of the CTC Executive Directorate, as it called on nations to remain united against the “tendency of labelling terror acts based on its motivation”. The UN Security Council, through its […]
India aimed to reshape regional power balance in 2021
New Delhi: In a year bookended by the coronavirus pandemic, India displayed a firm resolve to expand its strategic influence in reshaping the regional power balance in the face of an increasingly complex geopolitical entanglement of confronting an aggressive China and dealing with the aftermath of the Taliban’s swift takeover of power in Kabul. Distrustful […]
Chinese embassy’s letter to MPs triggers strong reaction
New Delhi: A letter written by the Chinese embassy to several Indian lawmakers for attending a reception hosted by the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile triggered sharp political reactions on Friday, with a prominent parliamentarian slamming the mission for commenting on a matter in which it does not have a locus standi. At least six MPs from various […]
Resident doctors strike called off, resume services: FORDA
New Delhi: Resident doctors in Delhi, who have been protesting over the delay in NEET-PG counselling for two weeks, on Friday called off their strike and resumed services after receiving assurances from the government that their demands would be looked into, their federation said. The stir by the Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) was […]
Plea in SC seeks court-monitored investigation, prosecution in connection with hate speeches
New Delhi: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored investigation and prosecution in hate crimes related to the “continuous attack” on the personality of Prophet Mohammad and disparaging remarks by various people in different parts of the country attacking the very belief system of Muslims at large. The plea has […]
New Year and the story of resolutions!
By: Mohmod Irfan Shah The beginning of a new calendar year is marked by celebrations across the globe and different cultures celebrate the occasion in different ways with certain things generally in common. The festivity associated with this occasion is no less than a religious festival, or even more, in today’s era. People mark it […]
New Year New Hopes
Make Strides with Obstinate Promises
“Be so busy loving your life and your aspirations that you have no time for hate, regret or fear” With New Year, we feel that we need to make positive changes in our lives, treed on a new path, do new things and say goodbye to old habits, problems and difficulties. Often, we start making […]
GST tax hike on textiles put on hold: FM
New Delhi: Heeding to demands made by several states, the GST Council on Friday put on hold a decision to hike the tax rate on textiles to 12 per cent from 5 per cent, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. The panel, the highest decision-making body for indirect taxes, met under emergency provisions after states […]
Centre’s fiscal deficit touches 46.2% of annual target till Nov-end
New Delhi: The central government’s fiscal deficit at the end of November worked out to be 46.2 per cent of the annual budget target for the financial year 2021-22 due to an improvement in the revenue collection, according to official data released on Friday. The deficit figures in the current financial year till November appear […]
