Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday that Canada will be imposing 25% tariffs on C$155 billion ($106.5 billion) worth of U.S. goods in retaliation to U.S. tariffs. The tariffs will be implemented in two phases, with C$30 billion taking effect from Tuesday and the remaining C$125 billion in 21 days, Trudeau revealed during a news conference. ...
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Israel Appoints Eyal Zamir as New Chief of Staff
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israeli Katz have agreed on the appointment of Defense Ministry Director General Eyal Zamir as the next chief of staff of the military. ...
US Military Conducts Air Strikes on ISIS Targets in Somalia
The United States military on Saturday conducted air strikes on Islamic State group targets in Somalia, President Donald Trump announced. This morning I ordered precision Military air strikes on the Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia," Trump said on Truth Social. ...
President Trump Signs New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed new tariffs on goods entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, and China, heightening the risk of a trade war with the nation's closest trading partners. The decision could lead to higher prices for a wide range of products, including automobiles and avocados, with unclear timelines for implementation. ...
India Needs to Guard Against Financialisation to Achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047: Economic Survey 2024-25
New Delhi: India needs to guard against the dominance of financial markets in shaping policy and macroeconomic outcomes, a phenomenon known as financialisation, to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. ...
Supreme Court Acquits Man in Dowry Death Case
The Supreme Court on Friday acquitted a man convicted of cruelty and causing dowry death of his wife, highlighting repeated mistakes by trial courts in such cases. Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan noted the lack of specific instances of cruelty or harassment in witness statements. ...
India Working with US for Early Extradition of 26/11 Mumbai Attack Suspect
NEW DELHI: India is working with the United States on procedural formalities for the early extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack's key suspect Tahawwur Rana, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Friday. ...
India and US plan early visit of PM Modi to US to strengthen partnership
India and the US are working on an early visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on January 27. This was their first phone conversation since the American leader's inauguration last week. ...
Karnataka Health Department Issues Order to Implement Supreme Court Ruling on End-of-Life Care
In a historic move, the Karnataka Health Department on January 30, 2025, issued an order to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing terminally-ill patients to die with dignity. Karnataka is the second State after Kerala to implement this Supreme Court directive. ...
Prime Minister Modi Slams AAP, Promises Development in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing it of stalling Delhi's development while using the national capital's resources for its political gains. He urged people to elect a "double-engine government" to ensure the city's progress. ...
Rashtrapati Bhavan Reacts to Sonia Gandhi's Controversial Comment on President Murmu's Address
The Rashtrapati Bhavan responded to the controversy surrounding Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's comment on President Droupadi Murmu's address to the Parliament, stating that such words have "hurt the dignity of the high post" and are deemed "unacceptable, unfortunate, and entirely avoidable." ...
Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana Win BCCI Awards
Talismanic pacer Jasprit Bumrah was chosen for the BCCI's Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer 2023-24 in men's category while elegant batter Smriti Mandhana bagged the corresponding honour for women. ...
Debate Over 70-90-Hour Work Week Sparks Concern on Adverse Health Effects, Economic Survey Reveals
Amid a debate over 70-90-hour work week, the pre-Budget Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday (January 31, 2025) cited studies to state that spending more than 60 hours a week on work could have adverse health effects. ...
Actress Swara Bhasker's X Account Hacked, Shares Update on Instagram
Mumbai: Hindi film actress Swara Bhasker has shared a new update, revealing that her X account may have been hacked. ...
India Beats England to Reach ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup Final
Defending champions India thrashed England by 9 wickets in the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup semifinal at the Bayuemas Oval on Friday to set up a summit clash with South Africa. ...
Ministry of Finance: Summary of Economic Survey 2024-25
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Sachin Tendulkar to be honored with BCCI’S Lifetime Achievement Award
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar, whose batting records and impact on international cricket have stood the test of time, will be conferred with the BCCI’S Lifetime Achievement Award at the Board’s annual gala here on Saturday. ...
The Economic Survey for 2024-25: India's Inflation Landscape
The Economic Survey for 2024-25 on Friday said that food inflation is likely to soften in Q4 FY25, while acknowledging that global uncertainties continue to pose risks. The report, prepared by the Chief Economic Advisor to the Finance Ministry, underscored the fact that India's inflation landscape in 2024-25 remains a mixed bag of progress and persistent challenges. ...
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi reacts to President Droupadi Murmu's address
New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticized President Droupadi Murmu's address ahead of the Budget session, stating that the President appeared tired towards the end of her speech. "The President was getting very tired by the end. She could hardly speak, poor thing," Sonia, who attended the joint sitting of both the Houses said. ...
The Budget Session Kicks Off with Controversy as Sonia Gandhi's Comment on President Murmu Sparks Debate
The Budget Session began with a fresh controversy this morning after Congress MP Sonia Gandhi called President Droupadi Murmu a "poor thing" while commenting on her address to the Parliament. The phrase followed Mrs. Gandhi's concern that the 66-year-old looked exhausted after her long customary speech, with the BJP snubbing it as a "derogatory comment". ...
Former Bollywood Actress Mamta Kulkarni Expelled From Kinnar Akhara
Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni was on Friday expelled from the Kinnar Akhara days after her induction and elevation as the Mahamandaleshwar. Kinnar Akhara founder Ajay Das also expelled Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from the akhara for inducting Kulkarni in the first place. ...
15-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead Over TikTok Videos in Pakistan
A 15-year-old girl was shot dead by her father and maternal uncle over TikTok videos in an alleged honor killing in Pakistan's Quetta, ARY News reported. ...
Facial Recognition Confirms Identity of Saif Ali Khan's Attacker
Facial recognition technology has confirmed that the accused in actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case, Mohammad Shariful Islam, is the same person seen in CCTV footage from the crime scene, police said today. Islam allegedly entered Mr Khan's residence on the 12th floor of a Bandra high-rise in the early hours of January 16 to rob the house. ...
Indian Immigrant's Daughter Among Victims of US Midair Collision
Asra Hussain Raza, the daughter of Indian immigrants, was among 67 people killed in a tragic midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner at Ronald Reagan National Airport in the US, according to a media report. ...
Former President Donald Trump Issues Warning to BRICS Nations on Dollar Dominance
Former President Donald Trump has once again made his stance clear on the US dollar’s dominance in global trade, issuing a stern warning to BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. ...