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Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 95 dead, over 350 missing; India sends first tranche of relief materials

Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 95 dead, over 350 missing; India sends first tranche of relief materials

Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav releases statemt regarding loss of life and property damage Press statement by Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav regarding the loss of life and property caused by flash floods in Nepal and the potential threat to Bihar: In view of the likelihood of increased water flow into Bihar due to flash floods in Nepal, residents of vulnerable and affected areas in the relevant riparian districts must remain alert, and the Bihar government, in particular, must stay vigilant and prepared. To tackle any adverse emergency or threat, the administration should maintain constant monitoring and ensure all necessary administrative and technical preparations — in addition to relief and rescue operations — are in place. The government must ensure 24/7 monitoring of dams and embankments to guarantee their structural integrity and safety. We urge party workers to keep local residents informed and aware by providing necessary information and warnings, especially in the districts along the Gandak River — namely West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Saran, Muzaffarpur and Vaishali. – Amarnath Tewari Disclaimer: We do …

‘All major points settled’: First tranche of India-US trade deal soon, says Piyush Goyal

‘All major points settled’: First tranche of India-US trade deal soon, says Piyush Goyal

Union minister for commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, on Monday, stated that the first tranche of the bilateral trade deal between India and the United States will be signed soon. Speaking at a press conference, the BJP leader added that all major points have been settled between the delegations. Piyush Goyal further added that the tariff structure between India and the US will be finalised in the deal. (REUTERS) “The leaders of both nations had already announced the framework agreement back on February 3rd. All the major points have been settled. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, recently stated that 99% of the details have been finalised… I am fully confident that we will conclude the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement with the US as soon as possible,” said Goyal. Goyal’s remarks come amid fresh talks between Indian and American delegations. A team from the US will arrive in India to finalise the framework of the trade deal. As per the union minister, the meetings between both delegations will be held from June …

First tranche of Rythu Bharosa released by CM Revanth

First tranche of Rythu Bharosa released by CM Revanth

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy during the release of Rythu Bharosa funds in Siddipet on Sunday. Hyderabad The first tranche of Rythu Bharosa funds was released by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy during the “Rythu Utsavalu” at Narmetta in Nangunuru mandal of Siddipet district on Sunday. He promised earlier that a total amount of ₹9,000 crore would be released in three phases within 45 days to 70 lakh farmers. The Chief Minister said that the first tranche of payment, ₹3,600 crore, will be credited on Monday (March 22), another ₹5,400 crore will be released in the next 20 days and the remaining in the next 20 days. Mr. Reddy claimed that during the 10-year rule of K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the State spent an average of ₹2,533 crore per month on farmers, whereas Congress government has been spending ₹5,500 crore per month over the last 28 months on agriculture and farmers’ welfare. In the last two years alone, over ₹1 lakh crore has been spent on farmers. The CM said that Telangana had emerged as number one …

India gifts first tranche of 60 pick-up vehicles to Nepal for March 5 polls

India gifts first tranche of 60 pick-up vehicles to Nepal for March 5 polls

Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, Rakesh Pandey, hands over the first tranche of election-related assistance from India to the Minister for Home Affairs of Nepal, Om Prakash Aryal, during a ceremony organised at the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Kathmandu on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ANI India on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) handed over 60 of the 650 vehicles and other supplies to Nepal government as part of the preparations related to the March 5 elections in the Himalayan nation. The first tranche of election related assistance was handed over to Nepal’s Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in Kathmandu by Dr. Rakesh Pandey, Charge d’ Affairs of the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. The vehicles and other supplies gifted by India are part of the support requested by the Nepal government, according to a press release by the Indian Embassy at Kathmandu. Extending thanks to the government of India for the assistance, Mr. Aryal appreciated the deep and comprehensive nature of ties between Nepal and India. The assistance provided by India for the …

India, US agree to ‘negotiate first tranche of beneficial, multi-sector bilateral trade agreement’ by fall of 2025 | India News

India, US agree to ‘negotiate first tranche of beneficial, multi-sector bilateral trade agreement’ by fall of 2025 | India News

Hours after the US announced reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, including India, New Delhi and Washington launched negotiations for a trade agreement to be concluded by fall of this year — in the next seven to eight months — Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Friday. This is timed with the Quad leaders’ summit when US President Donald Trump will be visiting India for the summit. India is going to be the host of the summit. This is the first firm deadline for a bilateral deal after the deal being negotiated in Trump’s first term could not materialise. Story continues below this ad After the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump at the White House, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, “The two leaders announced to negotiate the first tranche of beneficial, multi-sector bilateral trade agreement by the fall of 2025… towards advancing this process and this issue did figure in some detail in the discussions as well, both countries will take an integrated approach to strengthen bilateral trade across the goods and …

IMF to Hold Crucial Talks with Pakistan Over Release of Final $1.1B Tranche of $3B Bailout

Last Updated: March 13, 2024, 22:22 IST A Pakistani walks past a shop which is closed due to strike in Peshawar, Pakistan. (Representational image: AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad) The five-day talks will begin Thursday in Islamabad with the govt of PM Shehbaz Sharif, whose advisers have hinted that Pakistan will seek a new bailout of up to $8 billion when the current one expires this month The International Monetary Fund will hold a crucial round of talks with Pakistan’s newly elected government this week to determine whether the country has met conditions for receiving the much needed final $1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout, officials said Wednesday. The five-day talks will begin Thursday in Islamabad with the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose advisers have hinted that Pakistan will seek a new bailout of up to $8 billion when the current one expires this month. Pakistan is likely to get the final installment of $1.1 billion from the IMF under the 2023 bailout deal agreed to by both sides last year. It needs …