INDIA BIG WINNER IN US LIFTING IRAN OIL SANCTIONS
NEW DELHI: The United States has thrown a surprise lifeline to Iran’s oil industry. In a major policy shift, Washington has issued a 60-day waiver allowing the production, sale, delivery and import of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products until August 21. The move is part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran aimed at securing a […]
INDIA-US HIGH-LEVEL TRADE TALKS
NEW DELHI: India and the United States opened high-level trade talks on Tuesday aimed at salvaging and recalibrating a proposed bilateral trade agreement after changes in US tariff policy upended a framework negotiated earlier this year. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer here as both sides sought to conclude […]
SKY TURNS DARK IN DELHI: RED ALERT
NEW DELHI: A strong dust storm with extremely fast-moving winds lashed the National Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for extreme weather conditions immediately. It has been predicted that the emergency alert issued for the capital region will be valid for at least three […]
INITIAL REPORT ON RAM MANDIR DONATION ROW
NEW DELHI: The three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe alleged irregularities and misappropriation of funds in the Ram Temple donation row submitted a report on its initial findings to the state government on Tuesday. The SIT team handed over a preliminary report to state home secretary Sanjay Prasad and is understood to have […]
Raj Babbar at 74: The Enduring Versatility of a Cinematic Force and Political Stalwart
As Raj Babbar turns 74 today, one is reminded of a rare artist who has seamlessly bridged the worlds of intense dramatic performance and committed public service. From the disciplined stages of India’s premier acting school to the corridors of Parliament, Babbar has embodied a life defined by conviction, range, and resilience. A Grounded Beginning […]
