Washington, June 30 (IANS) The proposed India-US trade agreement is in its “last one or two per cent” and negotiators are working to resolve the remaining issues, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, expressing confidence that the deal would soon be concluded after nearly 18 months of negotiations.Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, Gor said officials from both countries had intensified engagement in recent weeks to bring the agreement across the f…
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Kota, June 29 (IANS) A farmers’ workshop on natural farming was organised in Kota on Monday under the guidance of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Around 1,000 farmers participated in the workshop, gaining insights into modern techniques for increasing income through natural farming, low-cost and high-quality cultivation, improved productivity, agricultural marketing, animal husbandry and horticulture.On the occasion, a book on natural farming was released, and progressive farmers who had made outsta…
Patna, June 22 (IANS) At a conference organised by the BJP for the Extremely Backward Class (EBC) community in Patna, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary strongly defended the NDA government’s policies and launched political attacks on the opposition.Beginning his address with slogans in support of Karpoori Thakur, Samrat Choudhary described himself as a representative and protector of Bihar’s Extremely Backward Classes.He stated that as long as he remained in public life, no harm would come to the …
Chandigarh, June 20 (IANS) Bhartiya Kisan Union (Charuni) National President Gurnam Singh Charuni on Saturday criticised the proposed US-India trade deal, calling it an “unequal agreement”.Speaking to IANS, the farmer leader said that pan-India agitation of all farmer unions has been called on June 23, against the proposed agreement.Charuni said, “The trade deal is an unequal agreement. America is a bigger nation than India, having four times less population than us.””If we agree to their condit…
United Nations, June 19 (IANS) With “Oms”, asanas and breathing exercises, hundreds of diplomats, UN staffers and visitors celebrated the International Day of Yoga here.The theme of this year’s celebration is “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, which Secretary-General Anotnio Guterres said “speaks to the vital importance of physical and mental well-being, mobility, and dignity as populations age across the globe”.“Yoga teaches us mindfulness, respect, and care for ourselves, for our plane…
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s higher education credentials, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has secured the 118th position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, emerging as the country’s highest-ranked institution for the second consecutive year.The prestigious global ranking reflects a steady upward trajectory for IIT Delhi, which improved from the 123rd position in 2026.The achievement underscores the growing global recognition of Indian institu…
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Actress Helly Shah, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released 5th season of OTT show ‘Gullak’, has spoken up on the importance of saving money in the face of global conflicts including the war in west Asia, which has impacted the global oil trade. The actress spoke with IANS along with Jameel Khan, Anant Joshi and Harsh Mayar. She also insisted on holding from buying gold, in line with the appeal made by PM Modi, a few days ago.Sh…
Jaipur, June 14 (IANS) Rajasthan’s vibrant folk heritage is set to shine on the global stage as acclaimed folk artist Rahis Bharti and the internationally renowned Dhoad Band will perform at the “Bonjour Modi” event in Paris on June 18. Organised in honour of Prime Minister Modi, the event will celebrate Indian culture, the Indian diaspora, and the strong ties between India and France.The programme will be held at Salle Pleyel, one of Paris’s most iconic concert halls.Rahis Bharti and the Dhoad …
Bratislava, June 13 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Slovakia on Saturday stated that PM Modi’s trip to Slovakia will not only strengthen political relations, but also economic security and people-to-people contacts.”This is a historic and important trip. This is the first trip by an Indian Prime Minister since the country’s independence in 1993. This is very important in itself. This trip will not only strengthen our political relations, but also economic security and people-to-people contacts,” …
New Delhi/Kohima, June 12 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said that the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed among the Centre, Assam and Nagaland would facilitate mineral oil exploration and production activities in the disputed belt along the Assam-Nagaland border while ensuring cooperation among all stakeholders.Addressing the NITI Aayog meeting with Chief Ministers of the eight Northeastern states in New Delhi, the Chief Minister also expressed optimism tha…