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India Stands Firm as Pakistan Seeks Dialogue on Indus Waters Treaty
07 Jun

India Stands Firm as Pakistan Seeks Dialogue on Indus Waters Treaty

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, ,
New Delhi (National Times): In a notable geopolitical development, Pakistan has reached out multiple times to India in recent weeks, expressing willingness to resume talks on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). However, India has refused to engage, maintaining that the treaty will stay in abeyance following the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, lost their lives to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. According to reports from The Indian Express, Pakistan's Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza initially responded to India’s suspension notice in May, offering to “discuss specific provisions of the treaty” that India finds objectionable.…
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COVID-19 Cases Rise in Dehradun as India Strengthens Preparedness; IIT Guwahati Develops New Detection Method
07 Jun

COVID-19 Cases Rise in Dehradun as India Strengthens Preparedness; IIT Guwahati Develops New Detection Method

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
Dehradun, June 7, 2025 : Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported in Dehradun on Friday, bringing the district’s total tally to 29. According to the Health Department, infections were detected in three individuals from Rishikesh, one from Sahaspur, and three from the Raipur area. Out of 25 people tested, seven returned positive results.Authorities are actively tracing contacts of the infected patients to prevent further spread. This localized surge comes amid a broader national uptick in cases.As of 8 AM on June 7, India has recorded 5,364 active COVID-19 cases. While most are mild and managed under home care, 55 COVID-related…
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India’s Extreme Poverty Plummets from 27.1% to 5.3% in Just Over a Decade: World Bank
07 Jun

India’s Extreme Poverty Plummets from 27.1% to 5.3% in Just Over a Decade: World Bank

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India
New Delhi (National Times): In a landmark revelation, the World Bank has released its June 2025 Poverty Report, highlighting a significant decline in extreme poverty in India. According to the report, the percentage of Indians living in extreme poverty, defined as living on $3.00 a day (2021 PPP), has dropped dramatically from 27.12% in 2011 to just 5.25% in 2022. This translates to a reduction in the number of people living under extreme poverty from 344.41 million in 2011 to 75.22 million in 2022, an achievement that underscores the success of India’s inclusive growth strategies over the past decade. The…
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G7 Summit Invitation Signals New Era in India-Canada Ties, Says Mark Carney
07 Jun

G7 Summit Invitation Signals New Era in India-Canada Ties, Says Mark Carney

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India,
Ottawa/New Delhi (National Times): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed the rationale behind inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, despite India not being a formal member of the group. Carney, who recently assumed office after a sweeping electoral victory, said India’s global stature made its participation essential. "India is the fifth-largest economy in the world and the most populous country. Its presence is necessary, especially in view of the emerging world order," Carney said, underscoring New Delhi’s growing influence on the global stage. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Carney…
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PM Modi to Address Mega Rally in Siwan on June 20, BJP Promises Major Announcements for Bihar
06 Jun

PM Modi to Address Mega Rally in Siwan on June 20, BJP Promises Major Announcements for Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, ,
Siwan, Bihar – June 6, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Siwan on June 20 to address a large public rally, as announced by Bihar BJP chief Dilip Kumar Jaiswal. The event is being positioned as a landmark political gathering, with expectations of major policy announcements for the state.This will be Modi’s third visit to Bihar in recent weeks, following his appearances in Madhubani on April 24 and a two-day tour to Patna and Bikramganj in Rohtas district on May 29 and 30. According to Jaiswal, the Prime Minister has visited Bihar 51 times in the past…
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PM Modi Officially Invited to G7 Summit by Canada’s New PM Mark Carney, Signals Thaw in Bilateral Ties
06 Jun

PM Modi Officially Invited to G7 Summit by Canada’s New PM Mark Carney, Signals Thaw in Bilateral Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi/Ottawa: Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, held a phone conversation with Canada's newly elected Prime Minister Mark J. Carney and congratulated him on his recent electoral victory. During the call, PM Carney extended an official invitation to PM Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit, which is scheduled to take place later this month in Kananaskis, Canada.Expressing his delight, PM Modi shared the development on social media, stating, “Pleased to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Mark J. Carney. I congratulated him on his recent election win and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit to be…
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets Licence to Launch Satcom Services in India
06 Jun

Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets Licence to Launch Satcom Services in India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World News,
New Delhi (National Times): In a major development for India’s satellite communication sector, Elon Musk-led Starlink has secured a licence to provide satellite-based communication (satcom) services in the country, sources in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) confirmed on Thursday. With this approval, Starlink becomes the third company to be granted a satcom licence by the Indian government, following in the footsteps of Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications. According to sources, Starlink is expected to apply for trial spectrum soon, and the DoT is prepared to allot the required airwaves within 15 to 20 days of receiving the application.…
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Vijay Mallya Blames 2008 Crisis, Lack of Government Support for Kingfisher Collapse; Denies Theft Allegations
06 Jun

Vijay Mallya Blames 2008 Crisis, Lack of Government Support for Kingfisher Collapse; Denies Theft Allegations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
London/New Delhi, June 6, 2025 — Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has pointed to the 2008 global financial crisis and the absence of governmental backing as key reasons behind the downfall of Kingfisher Airlines. In a recent interview with YouTuber Raj Shamani, Mallya offered a detailed defense of his actions, stating that despite early warnings about economic troubles, his appeals for help were ignored by authorities.Mallya claimed he approached then Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee with a plan to downsize the airline by reducing aircraft and laying off staff. He alleges Mukherjee rejected the proposal and assured him of bank support, which…
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RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.5% to Stimulate Growth, Borrowing Costs Set to Fall
06 Jun

RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.5% to Stimulate Growth, Borrowing Costs Set to Fall

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
Mumbai, June 6, 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday reduced the benchmark repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 5.5%. The decision, announced after a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), is aimed at reviving economic momentum and easing the burden on borrowers.This marks the first rate cut by the central bank in more than a year and reflects a more accommodative stance in light of cooling inflation and sluggish private sector investment.RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated,“The MPC decided to reduce the policy Repo Rate under the liquidity adjustment facility by 50 basis…
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PM Modi Inaugurates Chenab Railway Bridge, World’s Highest Rail Arch, Transforming Connectivity in Kashmir
06 Jun

PM Modi Inaugurates Chenab Railway Bridge, World’s Highest Rail Arch, Transforming Connectivity in Kashmir

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
Reasi (Jammu & Kashmir), June 6, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, marking a historic leap in India’s infrastructure development and regional integration. Towering 359 meters above the Chenab River and extending 1,315 meters across the gorge, the bridge surpasses the height of the Eiffel Tower and is a centerpiece of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.The USBRL project, valued at approximately ₹44,000 crore, is a strategic initiative aimed at providing all-weather rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley. The project concludes a 30-year wait for seamless rail access…
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