US seeks tougher rules in USMCA talks
Washington, July 1 (IANS) The Trump administration will press Mexico for stricter rules of origin, stronger labour and environmental standards, tighter intellectual property protections and greater American manufacturing content as it seeks to rewrite…
India, Japan initiatives together a democratic axis in Indo-Pacific, blend security with development
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) From Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) to Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR), India’s maritime vision has grown into a leadership position, which resonates…
Odisha Cabinet approves deep-sea fishing mission to boost blue economy
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to the implementation of the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026–2036), a proposal put forward by the state Fisheries & Animal Resources Development (F&ARD) Department.…
Three held in Ahmedabad with ambergris valued at Rs 1.82 crore
Ahmedabad, July 1 (IANS) Three men were arrested in Ahmedabad’s Sarkhej area with 1.823 kg of ambergris, commonly known as whale vomit, valued at more than Rs 1.82 crore, in a crackdown by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) Zone-7 ahead of the annual…
Tejasvi Dahiya goes for Rs 40 lakh as DPL Season 3 men’s Auction wraps up in New Delhi
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Tejasvi Dahiya emerged as the costliest player in the men’s auction for Season 3 of the Delhi Premier League T20, which concluded in New Delhi on Wednesday, with all eight franchises completing their squads across multiple…
US refuses to extend USMCA trade pact
Washington, July 1 (IANS) The Trump administration on Wednesday refused to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), opening negotiations to rewrite key parts of President Donald Trump’s signature North American trade pact while…
Rajasthan ACB files 3,000-page chargesheet in Rs 20,000 crore JJM scam
Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) In a major development in the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam worth Rs 20,000 crore in Rajasthan, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a chargesheet against former Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Minister…
Andhra ahead of other states in green energy production: CM Naidu
Tirupati, July 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that Andhra Pradesh is a step ahead of other states in green energy production. He said the state government formulated plans to generate 160 gigawatts of power…
India targets recycling 16,000 ships in next decade with $8 bn push: Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said India aims to recycle nearly 16,000 ships over the next decade with an investment commitment of $8 billion in the shipbuilding and ship…
Arunachal: Centre assures full relief for flood-hit people, crop damage assessment to begin
Itanagar, July 1 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday assured comprehensive Central assistance for flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh, announcing a detailed assessment of the damage and promising new houses…