India says it already meets US labour goals
Washington, July 9 (IANS) India has mounted a broad defence of its legal, regulatory and corporate safeguards against forced labour, telling the US Trade Representative (USTR) that the country already has the institutions, laws and industry compliance…
Fake currency bigger threat than drugs, says Badruddin Ajmal
Guwahati, July 9 (IANS) AIUDF Chief and Binnakandi MLA Badruddin Ajmal on Thursday described the circulation of counterfeit currency as a bigger threat than the drug menace, alleging that the racket reflected a complete failure of the government and…
Overnight downpour causes widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions across Delhi-NCR
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The national capital is experiencing one of the most intense periods of rainfall this monsoon season, resulting in significant waterlogging in various areas and causing major traffic disruptions throughout the Delhi-NCR region on…
‘Mysaa’ unit completes filming of exciting underwater sequence featuring Rashmika Mandanna
Chennai, July 9 (IANS) The makers of director Rawindra Pulle’s eagerly awaited action thriller ‘Mysaa’, featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, have now disclosed that the unit has completed shooting a crucial underwater…
To eliminate forced labour, evidence-based approach more effective than economy-wide tariff: FICCI tells USTR
Washington, July 9 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the United States to abandon its proposed across-the-board tariff on Indian imports, arguing that a targeted, evidence-based approach would be far more…
Australian leaders hail PM Modi’s visit, back deeper partnership with India
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia will further deepen the strategic and economic partnership between the two countries, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and leading Australian business…
FIFA WC: France, Morocco unfazed by all-Argentine officials for QF
Foxborough, July 9 (IANS) France head coach Didier Deschamps is unfazed by the appointment of all Argentine officials for their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Morocco, saying their “opponent is Morocco, not the referee.” FIFA has…
Assam to deliver ration at doorsteps of elderly, specially abled beneficiaries: Himanta Sarma
Guwahati, July 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that the state government will introduce doorstep delivery of foodgrains under the public distribution system (PDS) for elderly citizens and specially abled persons,…
BJP accuses K’taka govt of delaying ‘Free Insulin Scheme’ for Type-1 diabetic children
Bengaluru, July 9 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Thursday accused the Congress government of failing to implement its budget promise of providing free insulin to children suffering from Type-1 diabetes, alleging that…
PM Modi, Australian counterpart Albanese hold delegation-level talks in Melbourne
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, participated in the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne on Thursday, during which they held delegation-level talks aimed at…