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NEW DELHI: Govt on Monday assured exporters that it was willing to offer flexibilities and support them through trade facilitation measures, amid the uncertainty caused by the conflict in West Asia.In a meeting in the commerce department convened by special secretary Suchindra Misra and DGFT Lav Agarwal, exporters flagged possible pressure points: Perishables in transit,…
NEW DELHI: After condemning the attacks on the UAE, PM Narendra Modi spoke to the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Monday to condemn the military strikes by Iran in these countries too, signalling deep disapproval of Tehran’s indiscriminate targetting of Gulf countries even though he didn’t name Iran. In the wee hours on Monday,…
The United States has sent mixed messages about how long its war with Iran could last, even as the conflict spread across the Middle East with fresh airstrikes, missile launches and drone attacks.While the US defence secretary Pete Hegseth rejected the idea of an “endless” war, President Donald Trump insisted there was no fixed timeline….
Amidst global unrest and flight cancellations stranding many, Priyanka Chopra shared a message of hope on Holi. She posted a picture of the Holika Dahan fire, reflecting on the world’s challenges and wishing for peace, emphasizing the triumph of good over evil. The actress is also gearing up for upcoming projects like ‘The Bluff’ and…
India’s external accounts have deteriorated modestly, though less than expected. Data released by the RBI showed that the current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion or 1.3% of GDP, in Dec quarter of FY26 from $11.3 billion (1.1% of GDP) a year earlier.The slippage was driven largely by merchandise trade, as exports to the…
Having long struggled to translate potential to performance on a consistent basis, batter underlines credentials by hauling India into the T20 World Cup semifinal with a knock for the ages.KOLKATA: Has Sanju Samson finally cemented a permanent place in India’s T20 XI? Head coach Gautam Gambhir surely hopes so, following the opener’s brilliant, unbeaten 97…
NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe’s return from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been delayed after airspace closures across parts of West Asia disrupted their travel plans from India.Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on Monday that the squad remains in Delhi, adding that all players and support staff are safe while fresh arrangements are being made. Team India…
UP Board clears single subject improvement exam plan after government approval Intermediate candidates under the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education will soon be able to improve their marks without retaking the full examination. The board has moved a proposal to introduce an improvement facility in one subject, and it has received formal approval from…
At just 26, Brazilian influencer Derleya Alves has sadly lost her life due to complications arising from cosmetic surgery. After undergoing breast augmentation, she began suffering intense abdominal pain, which led to her hospitalization. Despite undergoing several operations, including ovary removal and intestinal repair, doctors are now examining whether a congenital intestinal abnormality may have…
Middle East is burning. US, Israel and Iran are engaged in a military conflict, de-stabilising the whole region. The targeted killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, by the United States and Israel marked one of the most consequential escalations in the region in decades.In Washington and Tel Aviv, the expectation appears clear: remove the…
