Month: February 2025

Ukraine drone attack kills one in Russia’s Belgorod, governor says

February 2, 2025 admin

A view shows a building damaged during a fight between Ukrainian and Russian forces. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters A Ukrainian drone attack killed one civilian in the Russian region of Belgorod bordering Ukraine, the regional governor said on Sunday (February 2, 2025). “A man was killed,” Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said of the overnight strike…

World

MP Breaks Down After Dalit Woman Raped, Killed

February 2, 2025 admin

Ayodhya (UP): Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad broke down during a press meet today and said he would resign from Lok Sabha if the family of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, found raped and murdered near Ayodhya, did not get justice. Ayodhya is part of the Faizabad parliamentary constituency. A video of the press meet that is…

Nation

Anti-tobacco activists disappointed over failure to increase tax on tobacco products

February 2, 2025 admin

Anti-Tobacco activists in Mysuru have expressed their disappointment over the failure of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget to either increase sin tax or a percentage increase in cess under National Calamity Contingent Duty (NCCD). In a statement in Mysuru, Convenor of Anti-Tobacco Forum, Mysuru, Vasanthkumar Mysoremath regretted that the “tobacco industry was smiling while every…

Business

Congress slams government over ‘neglect’ of MGNREGS

February 2, 2025 admin

Congress general in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh said, the government’s neglect of this crucial safety net exposes its indifference to rural livelihoods. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Congress on Sunday (February 2, 2025) lashed out at the government over keeping the MGNREGS budget stagnant and said the “neglect” of this crucial safety net exposes its…

Business

India’s Likely Playing XI vs South Africa, 5th T20I: Big Harshit Rana Decision Awaits Gautam Gambhir

February 2, 2025 admin

Up 3-1 in the 5-match series, the Indian cricket team prepares to face England in the final T20I of the series on Sunday. India sealed the fate of the assignment in the 4th match, but the victory wasn’t a straightforward one. The concussion substitute controversy, involving Harshit Rana and Shivam Dube made headlines,…

Sports

Putin ally says he leaves for India for ‘important’ negotiations

February 2, 2025 admin

A file image of Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Vyacheslav Volodin | Photo Credit: AFP Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of Russia’s State Duma, the lower house of parliament, said on Sunday (February 2, 2025) that he was leaving for India for a series of ‘important’ talks. “We will be in New…

World

One dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia’s northeast battles floods

February 2, 2025 admin

One person died on Sunday (February 1, 2025) in Australia’s north Queensland State in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground due to torrential rains. Queensland authorities said major flooding was underway in coastal Hinchinbrook Shire, a locality of around 11,000 people located about 500 km (310 miles) north…

World

Here’s How Much Trade Is At Stake

February 2, 2025 admin

Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to wield the United States’s vast economic weight to hit back at China for its alleged unfair trade practices and role in America’s deadly fentanyl crisis. The president said Saturday that Chinese exports to the United States would be subject to an additional 10 percent tariff in…

World

Praaggnandhaa And Gukesh In Joint Lead At Tata Steel Masters

February 2, 2025 admin

World Champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Jorden van Foreest of Holland, while Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia as the two Indians shared the lead after a thrilling day at the Tata Steel Masters. Praggnanandhaa notched up his third consecutive win to take his tally to a commendable…

Sports

China denounces Trump tariff: ‘Fentanyl is America’s problem’

February 2, 2025 admin

Representational file image | Photo Credit: AP China’s government on Sunday (February 2, 2025) denounced the Trump administration’s imposition of a long-threatened 10% tariff on Chinese imports while leaving the door open for talks with the U.S. that could avoid a deepening conflict. Beijing will challenge President Donald Trump’s tariff at the World Trade Organization…

World