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China Targets US Agriculture with Fresh Tariffs Amid Growing Trade War

China has retaliated against the United States by imposing fresh tariffs on American products after US President Donald Trump’s latest levies on Chinese goods came into effect on Tuesday. The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced that starting March 10, Beijing will implement additional tariffs ranging between 10% and 15% on a range of US imports,…

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NHRC Orders Immediate Probe Into Nepali Student’s Alleged Suicide at KIIT University

New Delhi : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered an on-spot inquiry into the alleged suicide of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal at the Bhubaneswar-based KIIT University in Odisha. Taking serious note of the matter, the Commission has directed the Registrar (Law) and two other officers from its Investigation Department to visit the university,…

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Smartphone Ban in Schools Not Feasible, Says Delhi High Court

New Delhi : The Delhi High Court has ruled that a complete ban on school students using smartphones is neither practical nor desirable. Instead, the court emphasized the need for regulation and monitoring to strike a balance between the advantages and disadvantages of smartphone usage among students. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, who issued the ruling,…

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Sensex Dips 268 Points, Nifty Falls 144 Points to Open Below 22,000

New Delhi : Indian benchmark indices opened in negative territory on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, tracking weak global cues and investor concerns over economic uncertainties. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 268.6 points or 0.36% to open at 73,085.94, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 144.85 points or 0.65% to slip below the crucial 22,000-mark, opening…

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Minister Dhananjay Munde Resigns as Political Heat Rises Over Murder Case

Maharashtra : Maharashtra state minister Dhananjay Munde has resigned from his post amid a growing controversy over the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. On Tuesday, Munde submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis through his private secretary Prashant Bhamre and officer on special duty Prashant Joshi. The announcement was made by CM Fadnavis…

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Israel Attacks Syrian Military Positions in Strategic Coastal Region

Israel has carried out airstrikes on a Syrian air defense battalion near the coastal city of Tartus, marking another escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two nations. The attack, which occurred last night, was reported by Syrian state media, though details remain limited. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the impact of…

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Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals Set: India Face Australia Today

New Delhi : The Champions Trophy has reached its business end, with only four teams remaining in the race for the prestigious title. While the tournament has provided moments of brilliance, the build-up has been anything but smooth. Discussions around logistics and the fitness of India’s captain have often dominated headlines, sometimes overshadowing the cricket…

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Counting of Municipal Election Votes Will Be Conducted in a Fair and Transparent Manner – Chandre Mohan, SP Palwal

Palwal: SP Palwal, Chander Mohan has said that all arrangements are in place to ensure transparency in the counting of votes after the Hathin Municipal Council elections on March 2. He told The Impressive Times that EVMs have been securely placed in the designated strong room at the Hathin Mini Secretariat. Armed state-level police forces…

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Amit Shah inaugurates Workshop on Dairy Sector Sustainability and Circular Economy in New Delhi

New Delhi– New Delhi witnessed a landmark event in the dairy industry as Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,  Amit Shah, inaugurated the Workshop on Sustainability in the Dairy Sector and Circularity at Bharat Mandapam on March 3, 2025. The event, organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry…

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IRCTC & IRFC Achieve Navratna Status, Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulates Teams

Prayagraj–  Government has approved the upgradation of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) & Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) as Navratna companies. IRCTC has become 25th & IRFC 26th #Navratna company among CPSEs. Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated team IRCTC and IRFC on their feat of being upgraded to the Navratna status.…

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