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Pakistan’s textile industry upset as govt rejects cotton import proposal from India

Karachi:  Pakistan's struggling textile industry has voiced its disappointment after the Imran Khan government rejected a proposal to import cotton from India, the world's...

COVID-19: Single-day rise of 81,466 cases, highest in six months

New Delhi:  India saw 81,466 new coronavirus infections being reported in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise in six months, taking...

Pak says no normalisation of ties with India until Kashmir’s special status is restored

Rejects proposal to import cotton, sugar from India Islamabad: In a volte-face, Pakistan’s Cabinet on Thursday rejected the proposal of a high-powered committee to import...

No change in militancy situation in JK: Cong

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president G A Mir Thursday claimed there is no change on the ground in the militancy situation since the...

Modi makes strong Hindutva pitch in Bengal, slams TMC over antipathy for ‘chotiwalas’

NEW DELHI: Making a strong Hindutva pitch at the hustings in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday attacked TMC leaders for calling those...

Covid-19: Highest single-day spike in country since October

NEW DELHI: India recorded its highest daily rise in Covid-19 cases this year with 72,330 new infections being reported in a span of 24...

GST collections at record high of Rs 1.23 lakh cr in March

New Delhi: GST collections in March touched a record high of over Rs 1.23 lakh crore, a 27 per cent growth over the year-ago...

Pakistan will look to play modern-day cricket in South Africa: Babar Azam

KARACHI: Pakistan will adopt a “modern day” approach in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa and look to put 300 plus totals by...

Niti Aayog suggests policy measures to ensure subsidised foodgrains supply to needy

New Delhi: Niti Aayog has suggested policy measures to the food ministry that envisages various scenarios to ensure supply of subsidised foodgrains to the...

Rs.11,830 crore released to States under the scheme “Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure”

New Delhi: The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs. 11,830 crore to States under the scheme “Special Assistance...

Sports Minister reviews Indian athletes’ preparation for Tokyo Olympics with IOA officials

NEW DELHI: With the Tokyo Games a little more than three months away, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has held a review meeting with the...

Pakistan Cabinet rejects proposal to import cotton and sugar from India: Minister

Islamabad:  In a volte-face, Pakistan's Cabinet on Thursday rejected a proposal of its Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to import cotton and sugar from India,...

COVID-19: Highest single-day spike in country since October

New Delhi: India recorded its highest daily rise in COVID-19 cases this year with 72,330 new infections being reported in a span of 24 hours,...

Govt to withdraw cut in interest on small savings: Finance Minister

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government will withdraw orders to cut interest rate on small savings schemes and assured to...

India condemns violence in Myanmar, urges maximum restraint

United Nations: India has condemned the violence in Myanmar and condoled the loss of life, as it urged maximum restraint and called for the release...

Unlawful, arbitrary killings, curbs on press freedom: US report highlights human rights issues in India

Washington: India has several significant human rights issues, including unlawful and arbitrary killings, restrictions on freedom of expression and the press, corruption and tolerance...

Pak lifts ban, to import sugar, cotton from India

Islamabad: Pakistan will buy sugar and cotton from India, newly appointed Finance Minister Hammad Azhar announced on Wednesday, lifting a ban on their import...

Where does one go when judiciary ‘wash hands of’ matters involving fundamental rights: Mehbooba

Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday asked where does a person go when the judiciary, the only recourse left, “wash their hands of”...

India records 53,480 new Covid-19 cases, 354 deaths

NEW DELHI: As many as 53,480 fresh infections pushed India's Covid-19 tally to 1,21,49,335, while 354 new fatalities, the highest single-day spike so far...

Centre holds review meet with states, UTs ahead of opening up Covid vaccination to people above 45

NEW DELHI: As India prepares to open up its Covid-19 vaccination drive to people above 45 from April 1, the Centre on Wednesday asked...

Mamata Banerjee writes to opposition leaders, underscores ‘assaults’ by BJP, govt on democracy

NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written personal letters to non-BJP leaders highlighting the "assaults" by the BJP and its government...

SC appointed panel on farm laws submits report

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court-appointed committee to study the three new controversial agricultural laws has submitted its report to the apex court on March...

Day temperatures likely to be above normal over north India from April to June: IMD

NEW DELHI: Day temperatures are likely to be above normal over north and east India from April to June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD)...

Experts examine bottom of big ship that was stuck in Suez Canal

CAIRO: Experts dived under a colossal container ship that had been stuck for nearly a week in the Suez Canal before it was freed,...

WEF’s gender gap index: India slips 28 places, ranks 140 among 156 countries

NEW DELHI: India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021, becoming...

ICC rankings: Kohli stays on top of ODI rankings, Bumrah slips to fourth

DUBAI: India captain Virat Kohli retained his top spot in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen, while pacer Jasprit Bumrah slipped a place to...

I am convinced that captaincy will make Pant a better player: Ponting

Mumbai: Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting is convinced that leading the side in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League will make...

Dhoni helps players improve their game: Moeen Ali

CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Moeen Ali on Wednesday vouched for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy and said most cricketers look forward to play under...

I have nothing to prove to anyone, it’s time to enjoy out there: Harbhajan on KKR stint

NEW DELHI: Harbhajan Singh is still playing because he "wants to" and he "will", asserts the veteran off-spinner, as combative at 40 as he...

Gold declines by Rs 49; silver tumbles Rs 331

New Delhi: Gold prices declined by Rs 49 to Rs 43,925 per 10 gram in the national capital on Wednesday reflecting overnight selling in global...

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