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In this issue

February 20, 2025

Fresh 25% tariff may hit Indian pharma firms

US President Donald Trump's plan to introduce a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals could be bad news for India.

1 min

Bulk Of Aid Went To US Health Initiatives

Under the Joe Biden administration, the US provided $720 million in assistance to India over the past four years, with 64% allocated to health initiatives, mostly managed by the now-defunct USAID, and $20.1 million for democratic participation and civil society—a sector that is currently sparking political controversy in India over spending on voter turnout, according to an analysis of US government data by this newspaper.

1 min

BJP Crosses the Gender Rekha on Leading New Govt

IN a loaded prediction, a senior BJP leader had on Monday told this journalist, \"Delhi me vikas ka ek naya 'rekha' kichna hai prime minister sahib ko\" (The PM has to draw a new line of development in Delhi).

1 min

Fire Dept Well Equipped, But Gaps Remain

SHORT circuits, cylinder blasts, or other unexpected triggers -- fires don't come with disclaimers. But is our Fire and Emergency Services department truly capable of handling a situation like the Carlton Towers blaze? Officials say they are almost there, but gaps remain, which they are working to close.

2 mins

Meeting on March 4 to discuss merger of Cantt areas with BCC

THE state government is expediting measures for the proposed merger of civilian areas of Belagavi Cantonment Board into Belagavi City Corporation.

1 min

Cops, fire brigade avert major tragedy as petrol tanker overturns

A petrol-laden tanker overturned near Bharatesh School on the Belagavi-Bailhongal highway, spilling thousands of litres of petrol on the road.

1 min

Real Estate Bizman Kidnapped in B'Gavi, Captors Demand ₹5 Cr Ransom

Victim kidnapped while travelling from Sangli to Shiraguppi, SP forms two special police teams

1 min

Cong brass non-committal on change in KPCC prez

THERE is much anticipation in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's coterie of ministers that the KPCC will soon have a new president, but it is said that the Congress high command is non-committal on this.

2 mins

Survey of my Bidadi land politically motivated: HDK

UNION Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy has alleged that the survey of his land near Bidadi's Kethaganahalli is politically-motivated.

1 min

Anna Bhagya Beneficiaries to Get 10kg Rice From This Month

The state government will start distributing 10kg of rice to beneficiaries of Anna Bhagya scheme from this month.

1 min

Milk price to be hiked by ₹5/litre after state budget

COME March, tea, coffee, curd and other milk items will cost more, with the cost of milk per litre set to be hiked.

2 mins

BYV SEEKS WHITE PAPER ON FINANCIAL STATUS OF GOVT

ALLEGING that the government is misusing funds and grants allotted for other purposes, BJP state president BY Vijayendra on Wednesday demanded that CM Siddaramaiah release a white paper of the financial status of his government.

1 min

Man Attacks Wife, Son and Daughters, Two Kids Succumb

In a domestic dispute over an extramarital affair, a man went on a killing spree and hacked his son, two daughters, and wife with a sickle near Attur in Salem district early on Wednesday.

1 min

J&K student accuses seniors of ragging, varsity refutes

AN MBBS student from the 2023 batch and resident of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir was allegedly ragged at Al-Amin Medical College and Hospital, Vijayapura.

1 min

CM Majhi Urges Nepali Students To Return

Promises restoration of peace and normalcy

1 min

Olive Ridley turtle nesting season picks up

DESPITE mass strandings of Olive Ridley turtles along the Andhra Pradesh coast in January, nesting activity has remained steady in February, with turtles continuing to arrive on the shores to lay eggs.

1 min

Kochi native arrested by NIA in espionage case

THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kochi native in connection with an espionage case linked to Visakhapatnam.

1 min

ISRO chairman hails India's space mission & tech

INDIA has developed three cryogenic systems today and it is one among six countries in the world to have this technology, said ISRO Chairman V Narayanan.

1 min

The Transformation More Women Teachers Bring

The participation of women in India's teaching workforce has seen a significant transformation over the years.

3 mins

How Good Data Sharpens India's Policy Approach

Over 75 years, National Sample Surveys have informed govt decisions with crucial insights. Their impact on employment, education and welfare schemes has been invaluable

4 mins

Traditional medicine in WHO framework

How inclusion of traditional medicine benefits global health

2 mins

Kharge seeks to put poll defeat onus on leaders

IN the first meeting of party leaders after the drubbing in the Delhi assembly polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday warned that top office-bearers would be held accountable for future election results in states under their charge and asked them to be wary of ideologically weak turncoats.

2 mins

Kushinagar to be developed as int'l tourist destination, says Shekhawat

UNION culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has issued directions to authorities to spruce up lighting and various other amenities to facilitate visitors with walking disability at Kushinagar, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site located in Uttar Pradesh.

1 min

Spike in USAID assistance for B'desh civil society in '24: Data

UNDER the Joe Biden administration, the United States has spent $1.89 billion on development aid to Bangladesh over the past four years, primarily through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), making Bangladesh the largest recipient of American assistance in South Asia, according to the US government data analysed by TNIE.

2 mins

SAD raps US Sikh leaders' silence on 'turbans in dustbins'

THE Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday urged Sikh leaders of the United States and BJP leaders to take up the issue of the Sikh youths having their turbans thrown into the dustbins during deportations from the US.

1 min

Tourist footfall drops by 50% in 'dry' Kashmir

THE prolonged dry spell in Kashmir has significantly impacted the winter tourism sector in the region. The near snowless winter in the Valley has led to a 30-50 per cent drop in tourist footfall.

2 mins

Dhami nod to new land law to protect cultural identity

IN a significant move, the Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday decided to ban land purchases by individuals from outside the state.

1 min

Hamas Says Willing to Free All Israeli Hostages in One Swap in Phase Two

HAMAS signaled on Wednesday that it was willing to free all remaining hostages held in Gaza in a single swap during the next phase of the ongoing ceasefire agreement.

1 min

Zelenskyy, Trump trade punches in nasty fight

Ukrainian prez calls Don out for succumbing to Russian propaganda

1 min

Asian deportees from US held in Panama

PANAMA is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under US President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organise a return to their countries.

1 min

JBM Ecolife bags ₹5,500 crore order for e-buses

JBM Ecolife Mobility, a subsidiary of JBM Auto Limited, said on Wednesday it has secured an order for 1,021 electric buses under the Government of India's PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme-2 initiative.

1 min

GDP Likely To Grow At 6.2-6.3% In Q3: Report

The economy is likely to grow at 6.2-6.3% in the December quarter amid rising global uncertainties, even though the number is too low from an annualised reading as the economy had clipped at 8.6% in the year-ago period, according to a SBI Research report released on Wednesday.

1 min

RBI Pumps In ₹45 Lakh Crore Liquidity Since Dec

Liquidity remains tight for banks as money borrowed via VRR auctions have to be returned on everyday basis to RBI

2 mins

US SEC seeks India's help to probe Adani case

THE US market regulator - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - is seeking Government of India's assistance in its investigation of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani over alleged securities fraud.

1 min

Hexaware Technologies shares zoom 8% on debut

HEXAWARE TECHNOLOGIES shares closed with a gain of 7.75% on debut after it got listed earlier at ₹745.5, at a premium of 5.3% to the issue price of ₹708.

1 min

Budget conducive for robust and sustainable growth: RBI economists

The Reserve Bank analysts have welcomed the measures announced in the fiscal 2026 budget as \"conducive for robust and sustainable growth,\" listing the consumption boost by way of raising the income tax exemptions limit and the many structural reforms, which all will go in augmenting investments in critical sectors, while rationalisation of taxes and expenditure will help the government maintain a stable macroeconomic environment.

1 min

Signs of promise despite loss for women

A YEAR ago, the Indian women's hockey side wasn't in a very good place.

2 mins

Focussing on grassroots to further Olympic glory: PCI chief Jhajharia

The sun was beating down on the blue track relentlessly.

2 mins

Gujarat reply in strong fashion vs Kerala

GUJARAT'S seasoned batter Priyank Panchal played a solid knock, remaining unbeaten on 117, as the former champs reached 222 for 1 at stumps on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Kerala, here.

1 min

Lanning, Sutherland help Capitals beat Warriorz

THE final Women's Premier League fixture at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara lived up to the hype as Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz in the last-over thriller by seven wickets to reach the second position in the points table.

1 min

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