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NEW DELHI: The blocking of Reuters and ReutersWorld handles on X has triggered a fresh war of words between the social media platform and govt, with both sides blaming each other. The matter may end up in court, X suggested.In a post, X’s global government affairs team said that on July 3, govt had ordered…
NEW DELHI: The Brics nations have rejected the European Union’s proposed carbon border tax, or the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), calling it “unilateral, punitive and discriminatory protectionist measures”, and said the move, being made “under the pretext of environmental concerns”, would undermine their capacities to invest in just energy transitions and development priorities. India…
MUMBAI: As the 30-day limit to submit the report of the preliminary investigation into the June 12 Air India accident in Ahmedabad to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) ends this week, there is anticipation India will release it to the public.The ICAO places no obligation on the investigating country to make the report public…
BENGALURU: The Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux), has entered the final stretch of their time aboard the International Space Station (ISS), with their return to Earth anticipated any day after July 9. As of July 8, the crew has completed 13 days in orbit as part of the mission that…
NEW DELHI: Additional solicitor general SV Raju claimed before a Delhi court Tuesday that transaction between Associated Journals Ltd and Young Indian Pvt Ltd was a sham transaction in an alleged money laundering case in the National Herald matter.“All India Congress Committee was given funds, which were to be used properly, but the way they…
SRINAGAR: National Conference has decided to observe July 13 as Martyrs’ Day to commemorate to the death of 22 Kashmiris at the hands of Dogra soldiers during a protest on that day in 1931.“Our stand on July 13 is clear. We have profound respect for the martyrs of that day. We will observe it, regardless…
LG Manoj Sinha (File photo) SRINAGAR: The development of tourism sector was possible only in a peaceful and secure environment, J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday, adding that ordinary citizens in Kashmir were taking a stand against terrorism, which meant that the people wanted peace and development.Addressing a tourism secretaries’ conference in Srinagar,…
Farooq Abdullah (File photo) SRINAGAR: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday slammed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar as ‘unconstitutional’ and accused Election Commission of India (ECI) of attempting to disenfranchise millions of migrant voters under pressure from its political masters. He threatened nationwide protests against SIR.“The ECI’s move is…
NEW DELHI: During his visit to Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, the country’s highest civilian honour. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva conferred the award in a special ceremony held in Brasília. The award recognises PM Modi’s efforts to deepen…
NEW DELHI: Uncle Sam has finally resumed students visa process in India, just before the fall college admission season for this year. “Posts across mission India have resumed scheduling F, M, and J (student and exchange) nonimmigrant visa applications. Applicants should check the embassy or consulate websites for appointment availability,” an embassy spokesperson said Tuesday….
