India has stepped up humanitarian assistance under ‘Operation Brahma’ following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. Under this operation, a team of Indian engineers surveyed the earthquake-affected areas in Mandalay and the capital Naypyidaw. A medical team from India, which included an orthopedic surgeon, treated 70 injured people at a hospital in Naypyidaw. The Indian Embassy, Yangon informed on social media platform X that under Operation Brahma, the engineering team inspected six affected sites in Mandalay and six in Naypyidaw. Orthopedic surgeons of the medical team assisted in treating 70 injured at Naypyidaw Hospital. Myanmar’s National Security Advisor Moe Aung met…
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India has terminated the trans-shipment facility provided to Bangladesh from April 8, keeping in mind the ever-increasing congestion and logistics delays at its airports and ports. Through this service, Bangladesh earlier exported goods to third countries using Indian customs stations, thereby indirectly increasing the burden on Indian exports. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the cancellation of the facility will reduce congestion at airports and ports, which will help reduce delays and high costs in exports. He also ensured that there will be no adverse impact on the transportation of Bangladeshi exports through Nepal and Bhutan. This trans-shipment facility…
The tariff policies recently implemented by the United States are having a significant impact on global financial markets. US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have resulted in significant devaluation in international markets. Major indices such as the Nasdaq-100, S&P 500 and Nikkei 225 saw significant declines, with the Nikkei futures market even triggering a circuit breaker. Futures markets anticipate an approximately 80% rate cut in the US this year, leading to a sharp decline in Treasury yields and a loss in the value of the dollar. The main factor in the current market downturn is the intensifying trade conflict between…
The three-day ‘Startup Maha Kumbh 2025’, which began in New Delhi on Thursday, was inaugurated with great pomp. This prestigious event is organized at Bharat Mandapam and is recognized as the leading startup event of the country. More than 3,000 startups from more than 50 countries of the world have showcased their innovative technological enhancements, products and services in this Mahasabha. Apart from this, more than 1,000 investors and incubators are participating in this event, which provides funding and extensive networking opportunities for startups. The conference covers various infrastructure sectors such as AI, deep tech, cyber security, health tech, biotech,…
Kashish Warsi, president of the Indian Sufi Foundation, has praised the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and urged the Muslim community to read it thoroughly so that they are fully aware of its various implications. The bill was passed after extensive discussion in the Lok Sabha, where the opposition opposed it, the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies supported it and said that the bill would bring improvement and transparency in the functioning of the Waqf Boards. Mr. Warsi said that the presentation by Union Home Minister Amit Shah made it clear that this bill is not against the Muslim community,…
After US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 26 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, economists believe Indian exporters will face relatively little trouble. India’s tariffs are the lowest among major emerging markets in Asia, except for the Philippines. According to economic experts, this will have less impact on India as its economy is inward-looking compared to export-oriented countries like China, Japan, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. This is likely to have a significant impact on US inflation and global trade dynamics. Bank of Baroda economics expert Sonal Badhan said Indian exporters would be least affected as tariffs on US imports…
Three terrorists including three policemen were neutralised in a clash between security forces and terrorists in the Sufan forest area of Kathua district of Jammu division on Thursday, March 27. A total of four security personnel including DSP of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dheeraj Katoch, two other policemen and a Para SF jawan were seriously injured. The army has established full control over the spot and additional forces have been deployed. The deceased policemen include a head constable and two constables. The bodies have not been removed from the spot yet due to the progress of the operation. The injured…
Union Minister for Atomic Energy Dr Jitendra Singh, while responding to a discussion on nuclear power plants in the Lok Sabha, reiterated the Government’s commitment to expansion of India’s nuclear energy sector, safety protocols and private sector participation. He highlighted the growth in reactor installations and progress in nuclear power generation in the last decade. The recent Union Budget has announced a dedicated nuclear mission, which involves significant budgetary allocations. The budget of the Department of Atomic Energy has increased from Rs 13,879 crore before 2014 to Rs 37,483 crore this year, representing an increase of 170%. Dr Jitendra Singh…
Gujarat will become the second state in the country after Uttarakhand to implement the Uniform Civil Code. State Law Minister Rushikesh Patel announced in the Assembly that the UCC is an important step towards ensuring equal justice for all citizens of the state and realising the concept of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. To speed up the judicial process, the state government has set up three new arbitration tribunals in Rajkot, Surat and Vadodara district headquarters. It has been decided that cases of municipalities and panchayats will be heard in these arbitration tribunals. In line with the vision of Prime Minister…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that two organisations of the Hurriyat Conference, the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement (JKPM) and the Democratic Political Movement, have decided to sever all ties with separatism. He said separatism in Kashmir is now history and urged all groups to come forward and end separatism once and for all. The Home Minister described the announcement as a major victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building a developed, peaceful and integrated India. Writing on social media platform X, Amit Shah said, “Separatism in Kashmir is history. The integration policies of the…