Rupee falls 26 paise to 85.78 against US dollar in early trade on Trump tariffs
MUMBAI, Apr 3 (PTI): The rupee slumped 26 paise to 85.78 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump unleashed reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries. The US has announced 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India, saying New Delhi imposes high import duties on American goods, as the […]
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
Washington, Apr 3 (AP) President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all US trading partners — a 34 per cent tax on imports from China and 20 per cent on the European Union, among others — that threaten to dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader […]
Owaisi tears up Waqf Bill during Lok Sabha debate in symbolic protest
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday night staged a symbolic protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha by tearing a copy of the legislation. Participating in the debate on the contentious Bill, the Hyderabad MP cited the example of Mahatma Gandhi while he was in South […]
Lok Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
NEW DELHI, Apr 3 (PTI) The Lok Sabha early Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after over a 12-hour debate, which saw the ruling NDA strongly defending the legislation as beneficial for minorities, while the opposition describing it as “anti-Muslim”. The Bill was passed after all amendments moved by the opposition members were […]
Over 300 projects receive forest clearance in J&K
JAMMU, APR 02: In a significant push to infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir, over 300 development projects, pending clearances at different stages, have received forest clearances. From key road networks to water supply schemes, tourism, defence and 4G saturation, these approvals will pave the way for enhanced connectivity, economic progress and improved […]
Lieutenant Governor addresses Alumni Meet of Sharda University at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, APR 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Alumni Meet of Sharda University at Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Alumni, Management, Faculty and Students of Sharda University. He exhorted the youth to put the skills acquired at the University to good use in nation-building and improving the […]
GoC visits Rajouri to assess prevailing security situation
Jammu, Apr 2 (PTI) Lieutenant General P K Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, visited the Rajouri sector on Wednesday to assess the security situation in the region. He commended the troops for their professionalism in handling challenging conditions. “The GOC of White Knight Corps, along with the GOC of Counter […]
Chief Justice JK calls for collaborated efforts to fight drug abuse
JAMMU, APR 2: Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Tashi Rabstan, today called for a collaborated and integrated approach in fighting drug menace in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He was speaking as chief guest in a seminar on the topic “DRUG USE; ADDICTION, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS: A CUE FOR […]
Himalayan Ibex shot by poachers rescued, four arrested in Ladakh
LEH, Apr 2 (PTI): A Himalayan Ibex with a gunshot injury was rescued and four poachers were arrested from a remote area connecting Leh and Kargil districts in the union territory of Ladakh, police said on Wednesday. The operation was carried out jointly by the wildlife department and police on March 28, they said. The […]
Property of drug peddler attached in Rajouri
JAMMU, Apr (PTI): Authorities on Wednesday attached immovable and movable properties of an alleged drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said. The residential and commercial buildings and a car owned by Haroon Rashid of Rajouri tehsil have been frozen under sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), 1985, officials […]