India raised concerns about trade barriers faced by domestic industries in EU during a virtual meeting between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. Goyal said the impact of non-tariff barriers and stressed the need to resolve long-standing issues to build confidence. Both parties agreed to work toward a balanced, mutually beneficial free […]
India’s finished steel imports from China hit an all-time high in the first eight months of the fiscal year to March 2025, provisional government data showed, raising concerns among domestic mills about cheap supplies from China. Total imports of finished steel reached an eight-year high with India, the world’s second-largest producer of crude steel, a […]
Devotees without SSD tokens will have to wait 14 hours to receive Sarvadarshan at Tirumala Temple, as 29 compartments are currently filled, according to latest update from TTD. On December 19, the Tirumala Hundi reported an income of ₹3.60 crore. Also, on Thursday, a total of 58,165 devotees received Sarvadarshan at the temple.
The final day of Parliament’s winter session was marked by chaos as the opposition protested Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged insult to BR Ambedkar, leading to adjournments in both Houses. In protest, the INDIA bloc skipped the Speaker’s customary tea gathering, criticizing FIRs against MPs and their lack of speaking opportunities.
YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy has been appointed as a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for ‘Jamili’ bill. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed the JPC to review the bill, including 12 MPs from the Rajya Sabha. An official order confirmed Vijayasai Reddy’s inclusion, while PP Chaudhary was appointed as the committee chairman.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited’s contract for the Delhi-Noida Direct flyway was unjust, unfair, and arbitrary. The court upheld a 2016 Allahabad High Court decision halting toll collection, criticizing the Noida Authority for bypassing competitive bidding and unlawfully delegating toll collection powers to NTBCL. The flyway remains toll-free.
Popular automobile manufacturer Honda India announced a price hike for its cars. The company revealed that prices will increase by 2% across all models, effective from the new year. This decision was attributed to rising production. Also, car firms like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, and Tata Motors have announced plans to increase prices starting in 2025.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday warned MPs of action if they engage in protests or demonstrations within Parliament premises. This came after large-scale protests over an alleged insult to BR Ambedkar. Birla emphasized that any such actions would lead to serious consequences, following a scuffle that injured two MPs and an intimidation allegation […]
The Chennai International Film Festival was celebrated with grandeur. Several film celebrities attended the event, creating a lively atmosphere. As part of the celebrations, Sai Pallavi was honored with the Best Actress Award for her performance in Amaran, while Vijay Sethupathi received the Best Actor Award for his role in Maharaja.
New Delhi will host the 2025 Para Athletics World Championships from 26 Sep to 5 Oct at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking the first time the event will be held in India. Additionally, New Delhi will host its first World Para Athletics Grand Prix from 11-13 March 2025, offering fans a preview of the upcoming championship […]