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NEW DELHI: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has assured that there is “no need to panic” over the 50 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian exports, adding that negotiations are underway and will lead to a balanced and fair outcome. He noted that while the higher duties, which came into effect on August 27, have impacted nearly $48 billion worth of Indian exports including textiles, footwear, and food products India and the United States continue to maintain good relations. Goyal stressed that trade negotiations have no fixed timeline and must be…

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday launched a scathing attack on previous governments, accusing them of failing to act after the devastating 2014 floods. He said that the past 11 years had been “wasted,” and argued that the current flood situation could have been avoided if the Jhelum river and its flood channel had been dredged. Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood-hit Lasjan area in Srinagar, Abdullah said, “We will have to ask questions about what was done after the 2014 floods in Kashmir. Those who were ruling here have done nothing to…

GURDASPUR: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday visited flood-hit areas of Punjab, declaring the situation “serious” as crops and villages remain badly affected. He said two central teams are already assessing the damage while assuring that the Centre stands firmly with farmers and residents. Chouhan, who toured Amritsar and Gurdaspur, met flood victims and inspected damaged farmlands. “The situation is serious. Crops are destroyed, 1,400 villages badly affected. The Centre and the state government are both assessing losses. In this difficult time, we stand with Punjab,” he said. According to state officials, 37 lives have been lost…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress while highlighting the government’s new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, calling them the “biggest reform since Independence.” Modi accused the previous Congress governments of taxing nearly every essential item, from daily-use goods to medicines. “Before 2014, whether it was kitchen utensils, agricultural products, medicines, or even life insurance, Congress imposed multiple taxes. Toothpaste, soap, hair oil carried 27% tax, food plates and cutlery up to 28%, while even children’s toffees were taxed at 21%,” he said. He pointed out that basic tools…

Bihar: India produced a brilliant comeback to beat Malaysia 4-1 in their second Super 4s match of the men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament. After conceding early, India struck back with goals from Manpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, and Vivek Sagar Prasad to seal a dominant win. With this result, India top the Super 4 standings with four points and now need just a draw against China on Saturday to book their spot in the final. Elsewhere, China stunned defending champions Korea 3-0, while Bangladesh outclassed Kazakhstan 5-1.

NEW DELHI: India suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 as wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia was ruled out with a left knee injury sustained during the preparatory camp in Vizag. The BCCI has named Uma Chetry as her replacement for both the upcoming ODI series against Australia and the World Cup. While Yastika has been in strong form recently for India A, she last played for the senior team in October. Uma, yet to make her ODI debut, has represented India in seven T20Is. She will now join the World Cup squad led by…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: To safeguard Goa’s sanctuaries and promote eco-friendly tourism, GFDC Chairperson and Poriem MLA Dr Deviya Rane announced a strict ban on alcohol bottles and plastic at waterfalls across the state. Bag checks will be carried out at sites, and fines will be imposed on violators. Garbage bins and plastic pickers have also been deployed to ensure cleanliness. “In order to preserve our sanctuaries and forests, we must encourage responsible tourism. Alcohol and plastic at waterfalls are a serious threat to the environment and will not be tolerated,” Dr Rane said. She was speaking after inaugurating the…