New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Mexico has approved a steep tariff hike of up to 50 per cent on imports from India, delivering a blow to Indian exporters, especially auto manufacturers who depend heavily on the Mexican market. The new duties will come into effect on January 1, 2026, covering hundreds of products from countries…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, from December 15 to 18. It will be his first visit to Addis Ababa. At the invitation of King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Prime Minister Modi will undertake a visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Thursday said it is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to boost women’s participation in the workforce, highlighting new labour codes, employment-linked incentives and expanded support systems aimed at improving safety, skilling and job opportunities for women. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha,…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Thursday sounded the alarm over the growing menace of gangster-terrorism in Punjab, alleging that the state government and police are turning a blind eye to the situation. “There is an atmosphere of fear across the entire Punjab. People are receiving calls from abroad and…
New Delhi/Lucknow, Dec 11 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states and union Territories, citing requests from the respective Chief Electoral Officers. The affected states and UTs are Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andaman & Nicobar, and…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has constituted eight High-Level Task Forces (HLTFs) to formulate strategies and recommendations in key sectors, including agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, and connectivity in the region, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. The HLTFs will also work in the fields of horticulture,…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Indian economy is projected to register a growth rate of 6.4 per cent in 2026, supported by continued public spending, private investments and a weakening dollar, said a UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a report released on Thursday. UNCTAD is a UN body focused on integrating developing countries into…
Muskan Bhatia, New Delhi, 11 Dec (UNI) Climate talks usually crawl along, but every now and then a bit of quiet shoulder-nudging can jolt the global conversation. That was the mood at a Post-COP dialogue in Delhi on Wednesday, where Indian officials and climate experts said years of low-key diplomacy have finally pushed the world…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Hit by adverse publicity following a week of cancelled and delayed flights, IndiGo airlines has come out with an offer of “travel vouchers” to win back its customer base. The airline company on Thursday announced that it will issue travel voucher of Rs 10,000 to all passengers who booked their…
New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) In a major humanitarian effort, the Indian Army contingent deployed in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu has established and is operating a fully functional field hospital in one of the worst flood-affected regions, providing life-saving medical care to thousands. The mission, led by Lt Col Jagneet Gill, has already…
