Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday hailed the India–US trade agreement as a “tremendous opportunity” for the country, calling it “the best deal” India has secured compared to its neighbours, with primacy given to national interests.Addressing a press conference a day after the agreement was announced, Goyal said the deal sends strong positive signals...
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Fuel switch scare: Air India to send ‘impacted’ component for checks – what DGCA said
The possible defect was flagged by a pilot. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said both switches of an Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft were found to be “satisfactory” after the pilots reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch upon landing in Bengaluru from London.The...
Amazon layoffs: What WARN filing in Amazon’s ‘home state’ says on roles cut and more
Amazon is laying off 2,198 employees across Washington as part of the company’s latest corporate workforce reduction, according to a new filing released Monday by the state Employment Security Department. A detailed list included with the Washington state filing shows that software development roles account for the largest share of the layoffs, with engineering management,...
Controversy in Pakistan! Umpire under fire for Connolly dismissal – Watch
Cooper Connolly’s dismissal (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A controversial moment during Australia’s T20I series loss to Pakistan has sparked anger among cricket fans after replays revealed a clear rule breach that went unnoticed by the umpires.Pakistan cruised to a 111-run win in the third match to complete a 3-0 whitewash, but the focus later shifted to...
Big warning for PCB: ‘Play India or risk lawsuit and massive revenue loss’
While the PCB is yet to send a written communication to the ICC, the boycott is being viewed as an act of solidarity with Bangladesh following their ouster. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The ICC has cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that it could face legal action from T20 World Cup official broadcasters JioStar over...
T20 World Cup: ‘India vs Pakistan presented as war now,’ says J&K CM Omar Abdullah
While the PCB is yet to send a written communication to the ICC, the boycott is being viewed as an act of solidarity with Bangladesh following their ouster. (AP Photo) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s decision to withdraw from the high-profile T20 World Cup match against India was...
‘Called me yaar, threw papers’: TDP’s Tenneti slams 8 suspended LS MPs
TDP MP KP Tenneti NEW DELHI: TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who was presiding over the Lok Sabha proceedings on Tuesday when some opposition MPs threw papers at him, said that someone from the opposition called him “yaar” (friend/buddy) and, when he objected, a few MPs charged at him and began tearing and throwing papers.The...
GoCab raises $45 mn co-led by E3 Capital and Janngo Capital
Iran tensions: IndiGo curbs flights to central Asian countries till Feb 28
NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Tuesday issued a fresh travel advisory amid rising political tensions in Iran, announcing the cancellation of flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent until February 28, 2026.In a statement, the airline said the decision was taken in view of the “developing situation around Iran” to ensure the safety of...
India-US deal: Russia contradicts Trump, says New Delhi has not said it will halt oil purchases
Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi (PTI image) Russia on Tuesday clarified that it has not received any official communication from India indicating that New Delhi plans to stop buying Russian oil, pushing back against claims made by US President Donald Trump following the announcement of a new India–US trade deal.The Kremlin’s clarification came a day after...
