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Import ban, shipping restrictions on Pakistan to start showing impact soon

Most shipments from Dubai take about nine days to reach Indian ports; thus, the shipping ban as well as the indirect import ban will only start showing up by this weekend, say experts

Onion prices fail to rise much despite lifting of Sep 2024 export curbs

Last month's lifting of an export duty of 20 per cent, imposed in September 2024, came too late as the export market had already been captured by the Pakistani crop

Owaisi seeks effective response to Pahalgam terror attack, demands probe

Speaking to reporters here, Owaisi sought an inquiry into the death of a man from Kulgam who was allegedly picked up by security forces for questioning in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack

Water sharing row: Punjab govt seeks BBMB revamp, Dam safety Act repeal

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Haryana government is trying to steal his state's share of water

Punjab must avoid petty politics over water issue: Haryana CM Saini

Chief Minister Saini said that the Haryana Cabinet strongly condemns the resolution passed by the Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Cong acting like 'fifth column' against Indian armed forces, alleges BJP

Sudhanshu Trivedi noted that it is in a series of comments from opposition leaders aimed at demoralising the armed forces

Punjab Assembly passes resolution against sharing water with Haryana

Punjab's Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal moved the resolution during the special session of the state Assembly

Stability has returned to Murshidabad; have no clue about Guv's report: CM

Banerjee, who left for a two-day visit to Murshidabad on Monday afternoon, said she could have visited earlier, but chose to wait until the situation had normalised

Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Lord Ram show lack of faith: Acharya Pramod

The person who has no faith in Lord Ram will raise questions about Lord Ram and the Ram Temple, said Acharya Pramod

Delhi Assembly likely to meet for two-day special session on May 13-14

"The likely dates for the Assembly session are May 13-14, although the Cabinet is yet to take a final call on it," a BJP MLA said after the meeting

Happy to take responsibility for INC's past mistakes: Rahul to Sikh student

At Brown University, Rahul Gandhi said he was not in politics during the 1984 riots but is willing to take responsibility for Congress's historical wrongs, including towards Sikhs

Excise policy case: Delhi HC to hear on Monday Kejriwal, Sisodia's pleas

The petitions, filed in 2024, are listed for hearing before Justice Ravinder Dudeja

Alliance or not: The Tamil Nadu factor in Puducherry Assembly polls

Political leaders feel alliances in Tamil Nadu are binding in Puducherry as well, and that is both a blessing and a bane

PM Modi made 'desperate U-turn' on caste census demand, says Congress

Jairam Ramesh said evidence abounds on Prime Minister Modi's "sudden, complete, and desperate U-turn" on the caste census

Arvind Kejriwal announces sports club in every village of Punjab

He lauded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for inspiring youth by highlighting the lives of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and other martyrs instilling a sense of patriotism and purpose among them

Dhankhar said Parliament supreme, it holds good for Assemblies too: TN CM

The post of governor was a 'rubber stamp' he claimed. The state government not only provided land and financial resources for establishing universities and colleges but also gave salaries to the staff

Mehbooba lauds navy officer's wife for peace appeal, slams Farooq Abdullah

The PDP president said Abdullah's remarks were not only "misleading" but also "fatal", especially at a time when students and traders from Jammu and Kashmir were highly vulnerable

Haryana CM Saini chastises Punjab govt for 'playing politics' over water

His remarks came just hours before the start of an all-party meeting at 2 pm convened by Haryana government

Congress slams PM Modi, Shah over Manipur crisis on anniversary of violence

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the BJP formed a government in Manipur with a strong mandate in February 2022, but exactly two years ago, the state saw sectarian violence erupt

Sanjay Raut slams PM for Mumbai visit, Bihar campaign amid Pahalagm row

Raut alleged the prime minister's demeanour does not reflect the seriousness of someone preparing to retaliate against Pakistan