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New Delhi: India has formally restarted negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, turning its focus to the West Asian region soon after concluding major trade understandings with the European Union and the United States. The two sides signed the Terms of Reference in New Delhi on Thursday, marking the official resumption of a dialogue that had remained suspended for more than a decade. The Gulf Cooperation Council brings together Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. Formed in 1981, the grouping promotes cooperation in economic, industrial and scientific fields among its…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a veiled reference to Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh during his speech in the Rajya Sabha, triggering a sharp political exchange between the ruling side and the opposition benches. Without naming the MP directly, the Prime Minister said that some people seem to prefer the word black, a comment widely interpreted as aimed at Singh and past allegations linked to him. During his address, Modi also criticised the AAP government in Delhi, stating that it had become synonymous with liquor related controversies and had constructed what he described as a…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Jammu on Thursday night for a three day visit focused on reviewing the security situation, assessing development projects and engaging with local stakeholders in the Union Territory. The tour comes at a time when anti terror operations continue in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Ahead of the visit, security arrangements were strengthened across the region. Police and Central Reserve Police Force personnel carried out area domination exercises, random vehicle checks and frisking operations, particularly around sensitive locations such as Lal Chowk and adjoining commercial areas. Additional deployment was made to ensure smooth…

New Delhi: A court has sought a detailed response from the Superintendent of Police of Murshidabad after the National Investigation Agency alleged lack of cooperation from the West Bengal Police in a case related to Beldanga Police Station. The development has once again brought attention to coordination issues between central and state law enforcement agencies. In its submission before the court, the investigation agency stated that local police officials had not handed over important case records and seized articles despite earlier judicial directions. The matter pertains to a case registered at Beldanga Police Station in January 2026, which has now…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday advised students to use the internet and digital technology wisely, warning them against wasting time simply because online access has become inexpensive and easily available. Addressing youngsters at the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, he stressed that technology should be used to build skills and knowledge rather than for harmful distractions. Speaking directly to students, the Prime Minister acknowledged that gaming can be a creative and strategic activity, but cautioned against platforms that involve betting or gambling. He reminded the audience that Parliament has enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online…

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to maintain the repo rate at 5.25 percent in its first monetary policy announcement following the Union Budget 2026. The decision was taken during the three day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, which reviews the country’s financial and economic conditions every two months. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the choice to hold the key lending rate was in line with expectations, given the steady growth momentum and easing concerns over global trade tensions after a recent agreement with the United States. He noted that the international development was positive for…

New Delhi: Three Naxals were killed and an elite police commando lost his life during a prolonged encounter with security forces in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Friday. Another commando sustained injuries as the gun battle continued for more than twenty four hours in the heavily forested border region adjoining Chhattisgarh. The operation was launched after Maharashtra Police received specific intelligence inputs about the movement of armed cadres belonging to company number ten of the banned Communist Party of India Maoist. Acting on the information, the specialised C60 commando unit initiated a large scale counter insurgency action near Phodewada village along…