India targets $1 trillion in exports for FY26 on goods and services growth

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Redevelopment of Rajasthan’s 151-year-old Gandhinagar Jaipur railway station nears completion

India to challenge US tariffs, disputes forced labour findings as legally flawed

India plans to formally contest proposed US tariffs on its exports next week, targeting findings made by the US Trade Representative. Indian officials and industry bodies will present counter-arguments disputing the alleged forced labour claims. They argue that India has a strong legal framework and adequate compliance systems in place. The Indian side also contends that imposing such tariffs would negatively impact both Indian exporters and American businesses and consumers.

Ben Stokes Retires from ODI Cricket After 15-Year England Career

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The announcement came via an official statement, after which Stokes symbolically took one final wicket for England. Reflecting on his career, Stokes described his journey as spanning the 'highest highs to lowest lows' over a 'mad 15 years'. The retirement marks the end of a significant era for English cricket, with Stokes having been one of the team's most influential players.

Rebel TMC faction seizes party HQ in Kolkata amid leadership power struggle

A rebel faction within the Trinamool Congress, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, has taken control of the party's Kolkata headquarters. The move marks a significant escalation in an ongoing internal power struggle against the Mamata Banerjee-led camp. The rebel group has also approached the Election Commission to stake a claim over the party's official name and symbol. The faction is asserting its legitimacy as the rightful organisational leadership of the TMC. The dispute signals a deepening split within one of West Bengal's most prominent political parties.