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Washington: President Donald Trump has said that he will put import taxes of 100 per cent on pharmaceutical drugs, 50 per cent on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30 per cent on upholstered furniture and 25 per cent on heavy trucks starting October 1. The...

Leh: An uneasy calm prevailed in Ladakh Thursday as police and paramilitary troops strictly enforced a curfew in Leh town, a day after clashes between security personnel and protesters demanding statehood and constitutional protection left four people dead and more than 80 injured. At least...

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation has begun an inquiry into alleged violation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act against an institution founded by Ladakh-based educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk, officials said Thursday. There has been an inquiry going on for some time but no...

New Delhi: The First Information Report (FIR) filed against Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing and molesting several women students, has brought to light disturbing details of his alleged misconduct. The accused, also known as Partha Sarathy, who is the director of the reputed...

Leh: Four protesters were killed and over 70 were injured in violent clashes between the security forces and unruly protesters in Leh town Wednesday as the District Magistrate (DM) imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) Act, 2023. Chering Dorjay,...

Leh: Clashes erupted Wednesday between protesting youths and the police here as protestors called for hastening of talks between the Centre and the representatives of the Ladakh region, pertaining to the demand for inclusion in the 6th Schedule, statehood and protecting the fragile ecosystem of...

United Nations: China and India are the ‘primary funders’ of the Ukraine war by continuing to purchase Russian oil, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday in his address to the UN General Assembly. The Trump administration has imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on...

United Nations: US President Donald Trump, Tuesday again said he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan, repeating his claim from the podium of the United Nations to world leaders gathered here for the 80th session of the General Assembly. "Likewise, in a period of...

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal Monday suspended Shreemayee Mishra, General Secretary for Women Affairs, along with Subas Chandra Sai and Prabir Chandra Sai for alleged anti-party activities, effective immediately. The decision was confirmed by BJD Vice President Pratap Jena through an official order. Party sources...

Kolkata: Amid record overnight rainfall, Kolkata and its surrounding areas were submerged under knee-deep water Tuesday, disrupting daily life. Officials reported that at least seven people were electrocuted in the city. Over 300 mm of rain was recorded across the city, which began at 1am...