US President Trump has lowered import duties on nearly 200 food and agricultural items, including Indian spices, tea, and cashews, following domestic pressure over rising costs. While this offers relief to some Indian exporters, significant tariffs on seafood, basmati rice, gems, jewelry, and apparel remain, pending a broader trade deal.
Tragedy struck Nowgam, Jammu and Kashmir, as an accidental explosion at a police station claimed nine lives and injured 32. The blast occurred during forensic sampling of explosives linked to a terror module. The government announced Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families and Rs 1 lakh for the severely injured, urging against speculation.
US President Trump has lowered import duties on nearly 200 food and agricultural items, including Indian spices, tea, and cashews, following domestic pressure over rising costs. While this offers relief to some Indian exporters, significant tariffs on seafood, basmati rice, gems, jewelry, and apparel remain, pending a broader trade deal.
Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission has announced simultaneous general elections for panchayati raj institutions and municipal bodies in Itanagar and Pasighat. Polling is scheduled for December 15, with the election process to be completed by December 23. This marks the 12th local bodies election for panchayati raj and the third for the two municipalities.
Twenty-one students on an educational tour to Rajgir sustained minor injuries when their school bus collided with a truck and fell into a ditch in Koderma Valley. The students were part of a larger group traveling under the Centre’s PM Shri Scheme. Most injuries were minor, with one student suffering a rib fracture.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Nagaland’s growing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, now more purpose-driven and locally tailored. She inaugurated an AI & Future Skills Centre of Excellence at NTTC Dimapur, funded by SIDBI, and noted Tata Group’s semiconductor training at NIELIT Kohima, signaling a new momentum for youth empowerment in the state.
The opening match of the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs (Group G) at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium was a meeting between a first-timer on a big stage and a seasoned 27-year-old who knew exactly when to shift gears. The 5 ft 11″ Indian played above her ranking, pushing her opponent to three sets before…
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams is a major focus for the Week 11 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Adams suffered an oblique injury in Week 10. Coach Sean McVay stated Adams is making good progress and is expected to be ready. Fantasy managers should still consider Adams a WR1 despite the tough matchup.
BJP marked the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda with Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas events across Jharkhand. Leaders paid homage at his birthplace in Ulihati, honoring his descendants. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Hemant Soren also extended his salutations on the occasion, which coincided with Jharkhand State Foundation Day.
A political scientist breaks down why anti-incumbency didn’t work against Nitish Kumar and why the loss in Bihar could be the last straw for the INDIA bloc
