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New Delhi: In a major initiative to boost exports amid the US imposition of steep tariffs, the government is planning to create special export entities linked to leading e-commerce platforms. Discussions are currently underway with global players like Amazon, Flipkart, FedEx, and DHL, as well as local trade groups and the Reserve Bank of India. According to Commerce Ministry meeting notes, a pilot project will be launched first with a select group of export entities. Based on its success, the initiative will be scaled up. The new export entities will handle customs, compliance paperwork, clearances, and logistics — allowing micro,…

Hyderabad: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday praised the Indian armed forces for their decisive action during Operation Sindoor, asserting that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, “no power can dare to challenge India’s sovereignty.” Speaking at an event marking the 78th anniversary of Hyderabad Liberation Day, Singh referred to the May 7 strike in Bahawalpur, carried out in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. “The commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed admitted that during the Bahawalpur attack, the family of terrorist Masood Azhar was destroyed. This was the bravery and courage of our Army. A video of this was also…

Mumbai: The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who was flying the Boeing Dreamliner that crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, has demanded a fresh, independent investigation into the tragedy. In a letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, 91-year-old Pushkaraj Sabharwal alleged that the preliminary investigation appeared “heavily influenced” by the aircraft manufacturer and unfairly placed the blame on the pilots. He said this had led to media speculation that tarnished his son’s reputation. “The government is under obligation to ensure a professional, independent and impartial investigation into such accidents to prevent future tragedies and loss of human lives,” he…

New Delhi: India on Thursday said it will carefully assess the implications of a mutual defence pact signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, which commits both nations to consider “any aggression against either country as aggression against both.” The agreement was signed in Riyadh following Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Al-Yamamah Palace. Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was also present during the meeting. In a measured response, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the pact formalizes an arrangement that had long been under discussion between the two…

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of voter list manipulation, calling them “incorrect and baseless” and clarifying that votes cannot be deleted online by any member of the public. In an official statement on Thursday, the poll body said, “No deletion of any vote can be done online by any member of the public, as misconceived by Rahul Gandhi. No deletion can take place without giving an opportunity of being heard to the affected person.” The controversy centres on Karnataka’s Aland Assembly constituency, where Gandhi alleged that votes of Congress…

Chamoli: A powerful cloudburst late Wednesday night wreaked havoc in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, leaving at least seven people missing and reducing six houses to rubble in Nanda Nagar. The sudden downpour triggered a heavy flow of debris, causing widespread damage and panic among residents. Rescue operations are underway with teams from the SDRF, NDRF, and the Public Works Department deployed to the site. JCB machines and other equipment have been pressed into service to clear debris. Officials confirmed that two people were rescued alive, while efforts to locate the missing continue under challenging conditions of relentless rain and treacherous terrain.…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Green Brigade has urged PWD Minister Digambar Kamat to protect a heritage Banyan tree, estimated to be over 100 years old, located along the Airport Road at Dabolim. The tree is under threat of removal to make way for the proposed flyover construction in the area. Highlighting its ecological and cultural significance, the group appealed to the minister to ensure the tree is preserved as part of Goa’s natural heritage. Responding to the appeal, Minister Digambar Kamat assured that he would personally visit the site to review the tree’s condition. “If the tree can be…