Washington, Aug 9 (IANS) India’s rejection of economic coercion by the US through the imposition of a 50 per cent tariff on key Indian exports sends a strong message to other developing countries facing the challenges of globalisation and weaponisation of trade, a report cited on Saturday.The firm stance taken by India underscores its commitment to economic sovereignty, at the cost of short-term gains.”The way India has adopted a protectionist approach is more than economic prudence — it is a …

Moscow, Aug 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on India is both “unfair and unworkable”, especially when Europe remains the world’s largest importer of Russian energy in dollars and the biggest contributor to Russian revenues, a report in Britain’s leading newspaper has cited. “It’s not just Trump’s hypocrisy that has the Indians up in arms – it’s the unfairness of being punished for breaking no laws. Russian oil exports are not sanctioned by the EU or the US, but the…

Srinagar, Aug 9 (IANS) As a historical milestone in goods transportation of Kashmir, the first freight train reached Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag town on Saturday. This also marks the operational debut of the Banihal-Sangaldan-Reasi-Katra section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.The development on Saturday integrates Kashmir Valley with the Indian Railways freight corridor enabling the direct movement of goods from across the country into the Valley and vice versa.Pri…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) said on Saturday that nominations for the National Awards for e-Governance can be submitted from September 1 to October 25.Issuing the scheme guidelines for the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026, DARPG said the nominations can be submitted on the web portal http://www.nceg.gov.in, said an official statement.The National Awards for e-Governance are presented annually to honour and encour…

Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 9 (IANS) In a major development, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced an investigation would be conducted into the allegations of electoral fraud during the Lok Sabha elections in the state.Speaking to the media at the Mysuru airport on Saturday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah responded to questions regarding the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s suggestion that the government should take action on the issue of electoral fraud.Rahul Ga…

Latur (Maharashtra), Aug 9 (IANS) A 45-year-old man allegedly murdered his 70-year-old mother over a dispute concerning agricultural land and later took his own life in Maharashtra’s Latur district, the police said on Saturday.The shocking incident took place in Sangvi village of Renapur taluka, where the deceased have been identified as Laxmibai Ghuge (70) and her son Baban Ghuge (45).According to preliminary investigations, tensions had been simmering in the family over the sale of their far…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Hours after Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh revealed in Bengaluru on Saturday that the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) S-400 air defence systems had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, senior defence expert Major General (Retd) P.K. Sehgal lauded the achievement, calling it a decisive blow to Pakistan’s air power.Sehgal said the Air Chief’s statement was “absolutely correct,” adding that the IAF’s S-400 systems have a range of 300 kilom…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Political sparring intensified on Saturday over Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh’s statement that India shot down five Pakistani fighter aircraft during Operation Sindoor.While the Shiv Sena accused Congress of echoing Pakistan’s narrative, the opposition party questioned the government’s delayed disclosure and alleged inconsistencies in its account.Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC launched a sharp attack on the Congress, saying the party had “essentially…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) As part of a tainted land deal in Gurugram, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s husband and businessman Robert Vadra received Rs 58 crore as proceeds of crime, the Enforcement Directorate has told a Special Court in a money laundering case. While Rs 53 crore were routed through Sky Ligh Hospitality, another Rs 5 crore were routed through Blue Breeze Trading, said the ED in its chargesheet against Vadra and others.The Special PMLA court in Delhi has fixed August 28 to ta…

Bulawayo, Aug 9 (IANS) New Zealand have registered their biggest ever Test victory after crushing Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs to complete a 2-0 series sweep at the Queens Sports Club here on Saturday. The huge loss is also Zimbabwe’s heaviest defeat in the longer format.After New Zealand declared their first innings on 601/3 in 130 overs at the start of the third day’s play, debutant pacer Zakary Foulkes picked a five-wicket haul and now holds the record for the best figures by a New Z…