POLITICS
-
Mar- 2025 -2 March
Chamoli avalanche: 14 more workers rescued, search for remaining 8 continues
The rescue operation, despite severe weather conditions, is being carried out relentlessly by teams from the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Chamoli: Rescue teams intensified their efforts on Saturday as they successfully pulled out 14 more workers trapped under heavy snow after a massive avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp near Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Friday morning. A total of 47 workers have been rescued so far, while the search for the remaining 8 continues with operations being carried out on a war footing. With road access beyond Lam Bagad blocked due to heavy snowfall, authorities have shifted their entire focus to aerial rescue…
Read More » -
2 March
Manufacturers in Karnataka asked to publish product name, usage instructions in Kannada with other languages
The circular states, “The language reflects the land’s culture and traditions. It is essential for the growth of a language that the manufacturing, market and transactions should be conducted in local language. The Karnataka government has brought the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2022, on March 12, 2024.” Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has directed the private and public sector industries to print their company name and usage instructions in Kannada language, the official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Friday. The Congress-led government in the state has issued a circular dated February 15 in this regard signed by the Under Secretary, Commerce and Industries Department (Services and Coordination), K. Umadevi. The circular states, “The language reflects the land’s culture…
Read More » -
2 March
UPI transactions see 33 per cent year-on-year volume growth in February
In February, the number of daily transactions stood at 575 million from 548 million in January New Delhi: The unified payments interface (UPI) transactions witnessed 33 per cent growth (year-on-year) in transaction volume in February at 16.11 billion, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Saturday. The UPI transaction value also surged 20 per cent (on-year) to Rs 21.96 lakh crore last month. In February, the number of daily transactions stood at 575 million from 548 million in January. This resulted in an increase in daily value to Rs 78,446 crore against Rs 75,743 crore in January, the NPCI data showed. For FY 2023-24, the total transaction volume exceeded 131 billion and the value exceeded Rs 200 lakh…
Read More » -
2 March
UK PM Starmer meets Ukrainian President Zelensky
During their meeting at Downing Street, Starmer said Ukraine has “full backing across the United Kingdom.” He stressed Britain’s “unwavering determination” to achieve a lasting peace. London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During their meeting at Downing Street, Starmer said Ukraine has “full backing across the United Kingdom.” He stressed Britain’s “unwavering determination” to achieve a lasting peace. Zelensky thanked Starmer for the support Britain has shown to Ukraine since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Xinhua news agency reported. Zelensky’s visit came ahead of a defence summit Britain is hosting, with European leaders gathering in London on Sunday to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. Starmer has said he believes such a deal will have to involve…
Read More » -
2 March
Israel accepts US proposal for temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, Jewish Passover holidays
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began on Friday and will last until March 30, while the Jewish Passover week will be marked from April 12 to 20 Jerusalem: Israel has accepted a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Jewish Passover holiday, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office around midnight between Saturday and Sunday. The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began on Friday and will last until March 30, while the Jewish Passover week will be marked from April 12 to 20. According to the proposal by US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, on the first day of the extended ceasefire,…
Read More » -
2 March
Extending 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire ‘unacceptable’: Hamas
The extension of the first phase as proposed by the occupation is unacceptable to us, and the mediators and guarantor countries are required to oblige the occupation to abide by the agreement in its various stages: Qassem Gaza: The Israeli proposal of extending the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement is “unacceptable,” Hamas said. “The extension of the first phase as proposed by the occupation is unacceptable to us, and the mediators and guarantor countries are required to oblige the occupation to abide by the agreement in its various stages,” Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said in a statement on Saturday. “The occupation is trying to bring things back to zero point by shuffling the cards and proposing the extension…
Read More » -
2 March
Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line
Critics of Trump and Musk hope to discourage and stigmatise purchases of Tesla, the electric car company that is the world’s most valuable automaker Boston: Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the US on Saturday to protest the automaker’s billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to slash government spending on behalf of President Donald Trump. The demonstrations are part of a growing backlash in North America and Europe to Musk’s disruptive role in Washington. Critics of Trump and Musk hope to discourage and stigmatise purchases of Tesla, the electric car company that is the world’s most valuable automaker. Liberal groups for weeks have organised anti-Tesla protests in hopes of galvanising opposition to Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and energising Democrats…
Read More » -
2 March
Executive order: Trump signs national security impact probe on lumber imports
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to launch an investigation into the impact of lumber and timber imports on America’s national security Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to launch an investigation into the impact of lumber and timber imports on America’s national security, a move that could lead to a new tariff imposition. Trump directed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to initiate the probe, saying the United States faces “significant” vulnerabilities in the wood supply chain from imported timber, lumber and their derivative products being dumped onto the US market. A White House official mentioned South Korea and China as he stressed the probe would also target derivative products, including kitchen cabinets. It is to proceed under Section…
Read More » -
1 March
Vice President to interact with IIT-H students, faculty on March 2
Collector Valluru Kranthi directs police to declare the institute’s premises as no-fly zone as a precautionary measure Sangareddy: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will interact with students and faculty of the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H) on March 2. Sangareddy District Collector Valluru Kranthi reviewed the arrangements made for his visit with the officials, police and staff of IIT-H. Kranthi directed the police to declare the IIT-H premises as no-fly zone as a precautionary measure.
Read More » -
1 March
Telangana: Banks told to focus on giving loans to agriculture sector
Bhatti Vikramarka urges the banks to actively involve in Indira Mahila Shakthi scheme by extending credit to potential income generating activities Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has urged the banks to focus more on extending credit to agriculture, weaker sections and SHGs. He also advised the banks to have more exposure in priority sector lending with a special focus on various schemes being implemented by the Social Welfare Department to ensure upliftment of weaker sections, particularly rural unemployed youth. Speaking at the State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting here on Friday, Vikramarka assured the banks of support from State government. He appealed to the banks to actively involve in another flagship scheme of Telangana government – Indira Mahila Shakthi scheme by…
Read More »