New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were thrown into disarray on Tuesday as sustained protests by Opposition members forced two adjournments, effectively stalling the crucial discussion on the union Budget 2026–27. The House was first adjourned till noon and later suspended again until 2 pm after sloganeering MPs crowded the Well…
Washington, Feb 10 (UNI) The United States and Bangladesh have reached a reciprocal trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on Dhaka-origin goods to 19%, provide exemptions for certain textile and garment products, and deepen bilateral economic ties, Washington said on Tuesday. The deal also grants “exemptions for certain textile and garment products” manufactured using US-origin…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Delhi witnessed a further decline in air quality on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 267, placing it firmly in the ‘poor’ category. A visible layer of smog covered several parts of the city, while areas such as Anand Vihar, Bawana, and Narela reported ‘very poor’…
Kangra, Feb 10 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur, launched a scathing attack on the Sukhu-led Congress government, accusing it of putting patients’ lives at risk by increasing diagnostic test rates and shirking its financial responsibility under the Centre-sponsored Free Diagnostic Initiative Service. Thakur warned that the state’s…
Moscow, Feb 10 (UNI/ Sputnik) A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Russia’s Krasnodar Territory, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. On Tuesday, Novorossiysk Mayor Andrei Kravchenko said that tremors were recorded 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from the city and did not cause any damage to the city’s infrastructure. According to the EMSC, the magnitude 4.8 earthquake…
Shimla, Feb 10 (UNI) Shimla police have arrested a 50-year-old Nepali national after recovering 1.811 kilograms of hashish from his possession in the Chopal area of the district, officials said on Saturday. A case under Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at Police Station Chopal, Superintendent of…
Rupinder Singh New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Indian sports federations continue to ignore the importance of televising their sports, very much to their own peril. Over the past few days, Indian sportspersons have delivered performances that, by any reasonable benchmark, deserve attention and acclaim. Yet many of these achievements passed almost unnoticed, neither televised nor…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the successful ayojan of ‘Bastar Pandum’, a three-day cultural festival held in Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9, saying it showcased the rich cultural, traditional, and tribal heritage of the Bastar region and reflected a positive transformation in the area. In a post…
Colombo, Feb 9 (UNI) Zimbabwe registered a commanding eight-wicket victory over Oman in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup played at the Sinhalese Sports Club here on Monday. Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Zimbabwe bowlers produced a disciplined and hostile stuff to restrict Oman to 103 all out in…
Chennai, Feb 9 (UNI) The sports giverning body International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded an open, constructive and congenial dialogue that covered several matters, including but not limited to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader outlook for cricket in South Asia. While…
