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India, US may sign formal trade pact by mid-MarchNEW DELHI: India and the US are expected to finalise and sign a joint statement on the first part of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) in four-five days and aim to conclude a formal, legally binding pact by midMarch, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday.“India and the US are having a meaningful dialogue. The first tranche of the BTA is almost ready. We will finalise and sign the joint statement in fourfive days. Based on the joint statement, the next leg of the partnership will start,” Goyal said.The formal…
United States announced the termination of the additional tariff imposed in August 2025 on Indian imports, citing concerns about Russia’s actions against Ukraine and India’s then-imports of Russian oil.According to the White House, the decision follows a review of additional information and recommendations from senior US officials regarding India’s recent actions to address the national emergency declared under an executive order.The administration said India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil, pledged to purchase US energy products, and entered into a framework with Washington to expand defence cooperation over the next 10 years.“After considering the information…
Sanjay Mishra in ‘Vadh 2’. | Photo Credit: Luv Films/YouTube Over the years, carceral imagery has been an important creative device for shaping tales of confinement and social control. This week, Shambhunath Mishra (Sanjay Mishra), a prison guard struggling with financial burdens and personal isolation, forms an unlikely bond with Manju Singh (Neena Gupta), an inmate serving a life term for crimes she may not have committed. The intimacy amid isolation gets a jolt when one night a politically-connected predator disappears from prison, triggering an investigation. As a determined officer, Ateet Singh (Amitt K. Singh) takes charge, and elements of…
New Delhi : Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi has opposed the criminal revision petition filed against her in the Rouse Avenue Court, stating in her reply that the plea is based on incorrect, misleading and speculative facts and is “wholly misconceived, frivolous, politically motivated and an abuse of the process of law.”In a reply filed through counsel before the Court of Special Judge (CBI) Vishal Gogne, she has contested the allegations relating to her alleged inclusion in the electoral rolls prior to acquiring Indian citizenship and sought dismissal of the revision petition.The response adds that the complainant has made serious accusations…
Vadodara: Zydus Hospitals has acquired Vadodara Institute of Neurological Sciences (VINS) Hospital, strengthening its specialized neuroscience services in the region.The 300-bed Zydus Multispecialty and Cancer Hospital, Vadodara, took over the 50-bed VINS Hospital, giving the group a dedicated centre for neurology and neurosurgery. The integration is expected to enhance access to advanced neuro-care for patients in and around Vadodara.Zydus Hospitals chairman Pankaj Patel said the acquisition would bolster the hospital’s neuro-specialty capabilities by combining clinical expertise, advanced technology and comprehensive services under a unified system.”This will enable patients to access specialized neurological diagnosis, treatment and surgery closer to home,” he…
The govt also aims to nudge more students towards higher studies in STEM subjects by expanding the ambit of the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana YojanaGandhinagar: In a calibrated expansion of the state’s education welfare framework, Gujarat govt is preparing to roll out its financial assistance scheme exclusively for boys from economically vulnerable backgrounds, with the aim of curbing high dropout rates, especially after Class 8. The scheme, named Namo Kishor Yojana, is a marked shift from the state’s traditional support and schemes for educational upliftment of girls and will offer the same benefits as the Namo Lakshmi Yojana for girls.The…
After Dhurandhar’s success, Ayesha Khan opened up about her journey and addressed comparisons with Nora Fatehi and Tamannaah Bhatia. She praised Nora’s stage energy and admired Tamannaah’s inspiring career. Ayesha also dismissed rumours about differences with her Shararat co-star Krystle D’Souza, confirming they share a cordial relationship. After the record-breaking success of ‘Dhurandhar’, Ayesha Khan is enjoying a new high in her career, with audiences showering praise on her energetic performance in the song ‘Shararat’. In a candid chat, she shared insights into her life’s journey from her childhood memories and social media fame to her stint on Tv show…
Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 08:25 ISTOpenAI is now eyeing the scientific community with Prism which is freely available as a cloud-based AI workspace.OpenAI is giving free AI workspace for researchers.OpenAI has launched an intriguing product in the form of Prism which caters to the scientist community and enables them to access AI for free and collaborate using it. This is a cloud-based workspace where AI comes to form and help researchers with research workflows and scientific writing. The company claims to have combined the multi-layer process of scientific research and made a one-size fit all platform that is free and ready…
Image for representation | Photo Credit: AFP On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the 16th Finance Commission report in the Lok Sabha, setting the framework for tax devolution between the Centre and the States. The Commission also recommended an allocation of ₹3.5 lakh crore to urban local governments (ULGs) for the next five years.Editorial | A cautious nudge: On the 16th Finance Commission’s recommendationsGenerally, funds are devolved to ULGs through transfer by the Central and State governments in the form of grants. According to an analysis by Janaagraha, a non-profit organisation, the Commission’s allocation for the coming five…
UAE skiers make history at Milan-Cortina 2026, broadening winter sports’ global reach / image: @UAENOC The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina officially kicked off today with a dazzling opening ceremony, but for the Middle East, the standout moment was the arrival of the United Arab Emirates delegation. For the first time in history, the UAE flag was paraded alongside traditional winter sports giants at the San Siro Stadium.This debut marks a massive milestone in the nation’s sports strategy, moving beyond the traditional summer games to compete on the global ice and snow stage. This achievement is the result of…