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Multiple sources close to the negotiations have told The Guardian the UK prime minister has rejected the idea of an “early harvest” deal, which could have lowered tariffs on goods such as whisky but would not have dealt with trickier subjects such as professional services.The decision has scuppered any chance of an agreement being struck this week, before the prime minister meets his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in the Indian capital this weekend.Many now believe a deal is impossible before both countries hold elections in 2024, although some in government still believe it could be reached later this year, The…

The Chief Minister said that this is a test for former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.“The question is whether Congress will still be in alliance with the DMK. I have seen the statement of Karti Chidambaram as well and also a statement somewhat similar from Mallikarjun Kharge. The question is whether the Congress will expel Karti Chidambaram from the party or not,” the Chief Minister said.“This is a test for Rahul Gandhi. He has to make a decision whether he respects Sanatan Dharma or not. If he does not take any action and does not snap his alliance with the DMK,…

This report was submitted to President Draupadi Murmu in July. If the government decides to implement its recommendations, it could be a trump card towards a major OBC outreach by the ruling BJP with Lok Sabha elections just months away. The issue is connected to the future of over 40 per cent of the country’s total voters, namely the OBC voters, and it’s poised to become a hotly debated political matter. In 2017, the Centre had set up a commission under the leadership of Delhi High Court’s retired Chief Justice G. Rohini with the main objective to identify all Other…

Home Minister Amit Shah took the charge while hitting at the INDIA alliance saying, “When the people declared bankruptcy of this arrogant alliance, they changed the name from UPA to INDI Alliance.” Following Shah’s swipe, several top BJP leaders also attacked Congress on X.Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had targeted the INDIA alliance saying that even “Indian Mujahideen and East India Company had the words INDIA in them.”Modi’s swipe at the opposition bloc came after the 26 parties at Bengaluru meeting on July 17 and 18 decided to name like minded parties as INDIA bloc to take on BJP.Later, the…

The incident took place on Saturday but was reported to the police on Sunday. According to Superintendent of Police, Rural, Sagar Jain, the girl and a friend had gone to collect grass from a field when the youth, identified as Vishnu, allegedly sexually assaulted her. The accused has been detained, and a case has been filed against him under the POCSO Act and the IPC. Further investigation is ongoing, the SP stated, and the victim has been taken for a medical evaluation. –IANSamita/vd

Opener Mehidy Hasan scored 112 off 16 balls, raising 60 runs for the opening wicket with Mohammad Naim (28) and though Bangladesh lost Towhid Hridoy for a 2-ball duck, Mehidy and Najmul Hossain added 194 runs for the third wicket.Bangladesh scored runs at a fast clip, raising 60 runs in the first Power-play against the mediocre bowling by Afghanistan. Mehidy Hasan reached his half-century in 65 balls, hitting four boundaries and one six. He and Najmal Hossain Shanto raised 100 runs of their third-wicket partnership off 117 balls. Najmal Hossain reached his half-century off 57 balls, hitting six fours and…

Mahajan, along with MLA Nitesh N. Rane – both from Bharatiya Janata Party – called on the agitation leader Manoj Jarange, conveyed the state government’s willingness to start talks in the Maratha quotas, and requested that the agitation should be called off first.However, in an aggressive mood after the Friday police action on the community, Jarange demanded that the government should announce “the Maratha quotas in education and jobs within 48 hours”. However, Mahajan sought at least a month’s time to formulate a fool-proof policy after taking into account all legal issues. “We are very keen to give the reservations,…

According to a party leader, Rahul Gandhi will participate in a lecture event with the topic ‘India in the World’. It is an interaction between Rahul Gandhi and Sam PitrodaBesides the Congress leaders, Professor Jeanne Mifsud Bonnici will also be present in Netherland’s Wijnhaven.The former Congress president will kick starting his trip of three European nations on September 6 and will participate in several programmes which includes visit to European Union Parliament and interaction with the Indian diaspora.“Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Belgium’s capital city of Brussels on September 6 and on September 7 and 8, he will participate in…

The minister said this while launching the ‘Mera Maati Mera Desh’ campaign in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district.The ‘Mera Maati Mera Desh’ campaign marks the beginning of the Amrit Kalash Yatras all over the country, which includes collection of mitti and rice from every household.The minister said the current era is rightfully called as ‘Modi Era’ and the world has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his progressive policy decisions. Singh said Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 are its outcomes.Singh said, India’s recent space marvels have only been possible under PM Shri Narendra Modi who has opened up new vistas for India’s…

The BCCI has not said anything officially on this matter so far, but there are reports all over social media that Bumrah is returning home for a few days.He will be available for the Group 4 stage matches. Mohammad Shami is very likely to replace him in the playing XI for the match against Nepal.More to follow…–IANShs/bsk