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'Brics is dead': Trump says threat of 100% tariffs stopped bloc from 'playing games'

Times of India - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 21:01
US President Donald Trump warned Brics nations against launching a common currency, threatening a 100% tariff on all US imports. Declaring Brics “dead,” Trump emphasized that any attempt to challenge the Dollar would trigger steep tariffs. His comments come ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amidst rising international trade tensions.
Categories: National News

Food prices to be under control, critical imports mired in uncertainty: Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindu - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 21:00
Finance Minister tells Rajya Sabha that government will take measures to ensure that ordinary citizens are not burdened by inflation; says the Union Budget has been made during a difficult time when external challenges are ‘very severe’
Categories: National News

Like Pakistan Army, unresolved Kashmir issue suits BJP too, says Mehbooba Mufti

Hindu - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 20:51
‘BJP wants to keep the Kashmir issue alive to win elections in the country’
Categories: National News

Under revised free movement regime, 22 gates along Myanmar border functional, 10 on Manipur border

Hindu - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 20:24
43 crossing points were finalised by Home Ministry as per revised guidelines; Assam Rifles has been entrusted with the task of monitoring the movement of people from across the border
Categories: National News

Meitei groups oppose Prez rule, tribal bodies call it 'a ray of hope'

Times of India - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 20:14
The imposition of President's rule in Manipur has further deepened the ethnic divide, with Meitei groups opposing it while tribal Kuki-Zo groups see it as a hopeful step. The crisis intensified following CM Biren Singh's resignation amid accusations of biased handling of the ongoing ethnic conflict.
Categories: National News

Ahead of central rule, Biren recalls 'tireless' efforts to curb influx

Times of India - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 20:09
Manipur caretaker CM Biren Singh emphasized the threat posed by illegal immigration from Myanmar, stating that his efforts were disrupted by ethnic conflict. Singh highlighted concerns about the unguarded border and demographic changes, while his supporters demanded his reinstatement amidst a leadership crisis.
Categories: National News

'Would love to have Russia back in G7': Trump says kicking out Moscow was a 'mistake'

Times of India - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 20:03
President Trump expressed a desire for Russia's return to the G7, calling its exclusion a 'mistake.' He indicated that Russian President Putin might be open to peace talks concerning Ukraine. Trump and Putin agreed to negotiate ending the Ukraine conflict, with further discussions involving Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
Categories: National News

As Pune GBS outbreak grows, govt hospitals say ICU bed shortages now a concern

Times of India - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 20:02
Government hospitals in Pune are struggling to manage the surge of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) patients needing intensive care. With over 50 patients in ICU and 20 on ventilators, the healthcare system is under strain. Many families are turning to government hospitals due to high costs in private facilities.
Categories: National News

'Overlooked for yrs,' Ahmed Patel's son to stop working for Congress

Times of India - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 19:51
Faisal Patel, son of late Ahmed Patel, has decided to stop working for Congress, citing feelings of being overlooked despite his loyalty. In an emotional post, the 44-year-old stressed his father's lifelong dedication to the party and the Gandhi family. Faisal's discontent has reportedly grown since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Categories: National News

NATPAC told to ready transport master plan for Ernakulam

Hindu - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 19:50
Stress laid on development of Kochi as a model for integrating multiple modes of public transport
Categories: National News

Landowners peeved at delay in completing survey, boundary stone laying for Ernakulam Bypass

Hindu - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 19:50
They say stone-laying has been only partly completed in four of the total 18 villages through which the proposed 44-km greenfield NH corridor will pass, and it has given rise to fear of further delay in commissioning the long-overdue project
Categories: National News

Committee to oversee demolition, reconstruction of Chander Kunj towers to visit site on Feb. 15

Hindu - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 19:44
HC had ordered demolition of the towers developed by AWHO citing serious structural problems
Categories: National News

Residents to hold human chain protest against construction debris dumping in Korapuzha river

Hindu - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 19:42
A door-to-door campaign is under way to mobilise over 2,000 participants, including hundreds of fishermen families
Categories: National News

As summer sets in, water shortage worries people

Hindu - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 19:41
Mukkottil Temple Road Residents’ Association, comprising areas under the Kochi Corporation, Division 50, and areas such as Pettah, Thripunithura, and Mukkottil Temple Road have complained that they are facing acute shortage of drinking water supply
Categories: National News

Murder accused arrested in Kasaragod

Hindu - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 19:41
Categories: National News

US tightens business, tourism visa renewal rules, wait to get longer

Times of India - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 19:34
Indian travelers renewing their American B1/B2 visas now face longer wait times as the US reinstates its pre-Covid policy. With wait times still over 400 days in major cities, the visa renewal process has become more cumbersome, affecting travel industry growth and reflecting an increase in in-person interview requirements.
Categories: National News

US tightens business, tourism visa renewal rules, wait to get longer

Times of India - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 19:34
Indian travelers renewing their American B1/B2 visas now face longer wait times as the US reinstates its pre-Covid policy. With wait times still over 400 days in major cities, the visa renewal process has become more cumbersome, affecting travel industry growth and reflecting an increase in in-person interview requirements.
Categories: National News

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