SRINAGAR, March 17 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended the moratorium on new cement plants, mining operations, and other air-polluting industries in Khrew (Pulwama) and Khonmoh (Srinagar), Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary informed the Legislative Assembly. Responding to…
Hong Kong – In a decisive move to counter the economic strain caused by U.S. tariffs, China has rolled out an ambitious “special action plan” aimed at stimulating domestic consumption. The strategy, announced Sunday by state-run Xinhua News Agency, underscores…
NEW DELHI, March 17 — After nearly a decade of stagnation, India and New Zealand have agreed to revive long-stalled negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced upon his arrival in New Delhi…
Srinagar, March 15: Kashmir Valley woke up to a fresh spell of snowfall on Saturday, covering several areas, including the plains, in a pristine white blanket. Meanwhile, other parts of the region experienced light to moderate rainfall, officials confirmed. The…
Colombo: Reinforcing its role as a steadfast ally and first responder, India has donated critically-needed medicines to Sri Lanka in response to an urgent request from Colombo, the Indian High Commission announced on Thursday. As part of this humanitarian gesture,…
Key European powers are rallying behind a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, urging that the temporary truce be transformed into a lasting peace. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, speaking alongside his counterparts from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland,…
WASHINGTON, March 12 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcome to visit the White House again, following high-level discussions between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. “Sure, absolutely,” Trump…
Johannesburg, March 13, 2025 – South Africa is set to host the first G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting under its presidency from March 18 to March 20, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) confirmed on…
New Delhi – Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized the BJP government over the recurring issue of examination paper leaks, calling it a “systematic failure” that threatens the future of 85 lakh students across six states. In a…
Port Louis, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Mauritius on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a significant two-day state visit. As the chief guest for the island nation’s National Day…