[ad_1] NEW DELHI: For the first time post Covid, direct flights will finally resume between India and China very soon. Sources say while Chinese carriers can resume flights “from tomorrow”, Indian carriers need to do so some work before doing so. So India proposes to resume flights when airlines of both sides are able to…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Eyewitnesses to the alleged attack on Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta during her weekly Jan Sunwai on Wednesday said the accused suddenly grabbed her hand and tried to pull her, sparking chaos at the venue. Several attendees condemned the incident as unacceptable and disturbing, with some even claiming the CM was “slapped.”…
[ad_1] India’s Charge d’Affaires at the United Nations, Eldos Mathew Punnoos NEW DELHI: In an address at the UN Security Council Open Debate on ‘Conflict-Related Sexual Violence’ on Tuesday (local time), India’s Charge d’Affaires Eldos Mathew Punnoos brought attention to Pakistan’s history of sexual violence since 1971.During his statement, Punnoos acused the neighbouring country of…
[ad_1] ALMHULT: After putting in over Rs 10,500 crore since 2018 in India, Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is planning a “second wave” of growth in India, focused on accelerated expansion backed by stronger local sourcing and logistics and a deeper omni-channel strategy, said Patrik Antoni, CEO, IKEA India.Discussing the challenges due to the US’s tariff…
[ad_1] BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday highlighted the impact of GST reforms alongside cuts in interest and income tax rates, asserting that the measures taken by govt had fueled economic growth, promising a vibrant Diwali with increased spending power for citizens.At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Zafar Islam said…
[ad_1] PM Modi meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi NEW DELHI: The recent Sino-Indian detente seemed set for a significant step forward with PM Narendra Modi saying Tuesday that bilateral ties have made “positive and steady” progress guided by respect for each other’s interests and sensitivities, and accepting President Xi Jinping’s official invitation to visit…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar’s meeting with counterpart Wang Yi saw efforts by both sides to address each other’s concerns and interests, with Beijing agreeing to remove curbs on export of fertilisers, rare earth minerals and tunnel boring machines to cater to India’s needs. Indian authorities said these were three key concerns…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill that seeks to ban “online money game”, where users pay a fee or deposit money, proposing a maximum three years in jail or fine of up to Rs 1 crore for those involved in offering, encouraging or inducing players to participate, which also extends to banks…
[ad_1] Indira Gandhi and son Sanjay in a file photo from 1977 NEW DELHI: Over 1.07 crore people were sterilised during the National Emergency from 1975 to 1977, exceeding the “targets” set by the then Indira Gandhi govt by 60%, as per the findings of the Justice J C Shah Commission shared by the Union…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Tuesday’s heavy rain, which justified IMD’s red alert, crippled Mumbai more than Monday’s, with 400 residents from low-lying areas around Mithi river evacuated after water levels rose, several roads waterlogged, 11 flights diverted to other airports and 24 arriving flights forced to do a ‘go-around’. One person was electrocuted after coming into contact…