Mumbai, (UNI) Criticising the BJP alliance government for fuelling controversies over closure of the Kabutarkhana (pigeon feeding zone) in Mumbai’s Dadar considering the health risks posed by pigeons, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshvardhan Sapkal today suggested that a model Kabutarkhana be set up on the land owned by state minister Mangalprabhat Lodha who owns…
Shimla, (UNI) To provide timely relief to families of deceased government employees, the Himachal Pradesh Government, led by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has approved key amendments to the Compassionate Employment Policy. The revised policy adopts a more humanitarian and inclusive approach, aimed at addressing long-standing demands and improving support for dependents of deceased…
Washington, Aug 7 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on imported semiconductors. “We’ll be putting a tariff of approximately 100 per cent on chips and semiconductors. But if you’re building in the United States of America, there’s no charge,” he told reporters at the White…
Rio De Janeiro, Aug 6 (UNI) Argentine manager Jorge Sampaoli could return for a second spell in charge of struggling Brazilian Serie A giants Santos, according to media reports. The club has held talks with the 65-year-old as pressure mounts on current manager Cleber Xavier, Argentine news outlet Ole reported on Tuesday. Xavier took charge…
Mumbai, Aug 6 (UNI) Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 champions Bengal Warriorz will aim to return to the PKL Season 12 Playoffs after four consecutive editions of league stage exits. Ahead of Season 12, the Warriorz parted ways with former head coach Prashant Surve after finishing 10th last season with just five wins in 22…
Kolkata, Aug 6 (UNI) Welcoming the RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent, EEPC India today hoped that the policy rate would be reduced in the coming months. “Despite inflation remaining low, the RBI has maintained the status quo on the policy repo rate, keeping the key interest rate unchanged…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) The Reserve Bank of India’s six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.50 per cent following its three-day meeting held on August 4,5, and 6. By keeping the repo rate unchanged, the central bank showed its continued focus on maintaining a balance…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) As US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 percent tariff on India, taking the total to a high of 50 percent, India termed the move as unfair, unjustified and unreasonable, and reiterated that it will take all actions necessary to protect its national interest. In a statement, the Ministry…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) India and Russia today reaffirmed their Strategic Partnership and shared commitment to deepen bilateral industrial and economic cooperation. At the 11th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation here, the two countries signed a Protocol to deepen cooperation in aluminium, fertilizers, railways and mining technology. The…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order slapping an extra 25 per cent tariff on India, as “penalty” for the continued import of Russian crude. “Imposition of Tariffs. (a) I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil. (b) “Accordingly, and…
