Trump Admin doubles down on ‘America First’ trade
Washington, March 2 (IANS) The White House on Monday unveiled President Donald Trump’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda, declaring that “America is back” and vowing to deepen tariffs, enforce trade laws, and renegotiate key agreements to reduce what it calls a national emergency driven by record trade deficits.
The 2026 agenda argues that “the United…
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Nagaland govt committed to peaceful Naga political settlement: Guv Bhalla
Kohima, March 2 (IANS) Nagaland Acting Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a peaceful settlement of the long-pending Naga Political issue, informing the state Assembly that the Political Affairs…
NCB secures 12-year jail term for drug trafficker in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, March 2 (IANS) A Special Court in Ahmedabad sentenced a drug trafficker to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and slapped a fine of Rs 2 lakh in a mephedrone smuggling case of 2023, a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) official…
Jal Shakti Ministry panel reviews status of polluted river stretches
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The 21st Meeting of the Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) on river rejuvenation on Monday reviewed the latest status of polluted river stretches based on the CPCB’s 2025 report, an official said.The meeting was…
Bihar: SVU registered 28 cases against corrupt officers in first two months
Patna, March 2 (IANS) The fight against corruption in Bihar has gathered pace in 2026, with the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) intensifying its crackdown under a zero-tolerance policy.
Addressing a press conference on Monday, SVU Director…
Manipur CM flags off excise vehicles, stresses strict monitoring of liquor activities
Imphal, March 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday stressed the need for strict monitoring of foreign liquor consumption and intensified action to curb illegal liquor activities across the state.
The Chief…
Union Minister Jual Oram inaugurates Tribes Art Fest 2026
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Monday inaugurated a 12-day festival Tribes Art Fest 2026 at Travancore Palace in New Delhi, reaffirming the government’s aim to preserve tribal heritage alongside…
Coordinating with airlines, regulators to ensure facilitation of affected passengers: Govt
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Amid the evolving Middle East situation, the government on Monday said it remains in continuous coordination with airlines, airport operators, regulatory authorities, and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to…
Festival fever: Massive demand for PM Modi masks in Muzaffarpur ahead of Holi
Muzaffarpur, March 2 (IANS) In Bihar's Muzaffarpur, Holi preparations are in full swing, but this year the festive buzz comes with an unusual twist.
At the city's famous Chhata Bazaar -- known as the wholesale hub for colours and pichkaris…
Supreme Leader’s assassination latest in US-Israeli hostilities against Iran: Diplomat
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) The killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US‑Israel strike is the latest chapter in decades of hostilities against Iran, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, highlighting long-standing grievances…