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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Expect Quad to appreciate India stand, says EAM
NEW DELHI: India will exercise its right to defend its citizens from terrorism , and it expects Quad partners to understand and appreciate that, external affairs minister S Jaishankar told his Quad counterparts in Washington. Going into the Quad foreign ministers' meeting - ahead of the summit that India will host later this year - the minister drew attention to the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, saying the world must display zero tolerance. "Victims and perpetrators must never be equated. And India has every right to defend its people against terrorism, and we will exercise that right. We expect our Quad partners to understand and appreciate that," the minister said in his opening remarks. tnn Won't deal with terrorists as proxies: EAM Victims and perpetrators must never be equated, EAM Jaishankar said while speaking alongside American secretary of state Marco Rubio and his Australian and Japanese counterparts, Penny Wong and Takeshi Iwaya, respectively. Jaishankar's comments about India's expectations from Quad partners on the issue of terror are significant in the light of recent remarks by US President Donald Trump that seemed to draw an equivalence between India and Pakistan. Also, while Quad countries individually condemned the attack, India would have ideally liked them to do so in a joint statement. Earlier, in a conversation with US magazine Newsweek, the minister bluntly said India would not let the West's fear of a nuclear conflagration constrain its response to future Pakistan-backed terror attacks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "We are very clear there will be no impunity for terrorists, that we will not deal with them any longer as proxies and spare the govt which supports and finances and, in many ways, motivates them. We will not allow nuclear blackmail to prevent us from responding," he said. "We've also heard this for too long... therefore the other guys will come and do horrible things, but you must not do anything because it gets the world worried. Now, we are not going to fall for that. If he is going to come and do things, we are going to go there and hit the people who did this. So no yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists, no more free pass that they are proxies. And we will do what we have to do to defend our people," Jaishankar said. Speaking about Quad, the minister said it was committed to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. "To that end, our endeavours are devoted to promoting a rules-based international order. It is essential that nations of the Indo-Pacific have the freedom of choice, so essential to make right decisions on development and security," he said. Even as India and others deny that Quad is a security alliance, both Beijing and Moscow see the grouping's primary objective as containment of China. In his remarks, The EAM highlighted progress in Quad initiatives, including in the maritime domain, logistics, education and political coordination. "India plans to host the next Quad summit. We have some proposals on how to make that productive. I am sure, so do our partners," he added.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
6.5%: S&P raises FY26 GDP forecast
NEW DELHI: Ratings agency S&P on Tuesday raised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for 2025-26 from earlier 6.3%, assuming a normal monsoon, lower crude oil prices, income-tax concessions, and monetary easing. Upgrade in growth projections comes against backdrop of global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. For next year, the agency forecast GDP growth at 6.7%, and in 2027-28, it projected the economy to grow by 7%. Several agencies in recent days trimmed India's growth forecast, citing global uncertainties. India's economy remained resilient against backdrop of stiff challenges, thanks to robust domestic demand. tnn Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Stop Diarrhoea' campaign to reduce infant mortality in Raj
Jaipur: With diarrhoea being a major cause of infant mortality in the state, the state govt will carry out a 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign from July 1 to Aug 15. The govt has issued detailed information and necessary guidelines regarding the campaign. According to health department officials, diarrhoea accounts for 4.1% of infant mortality (under 4 years of age) but is decreasing over time. The prevalence of diarrhoea in the state was 6.1% as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), down from 7.4% as per NFHS-4. The official said deaths due to diarrhoea and its prevalence among infants have reduced due to clean water supply, sanitation, vaccination against rotavirus, and reduction in open defecation. For the Stop Diarrhoea campaign, health department will distribute two packets of ORS and zinc tablets in homes that have infants. "Healthcare workers will inform parents of infants to start giving ORS and zinc tablets as diarrhoea begins. They will be told to consult a doctor immediately," said the official. Director (public health) Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma said distribution of ORS and zinc tablets through ASHA workers will be accompanied by educating the public on their proper use. tnn Jaipur: With diarrhoea being a major cause of infant mortality in the state, the state govt will carry out a 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign from July 1 to Aug 15. The govt has issued detailed information and necessary guidelines regarding the campaign. According to health department officials, diarrhoea accounts for 4.1% of infant mortality (under 4 years of age) but is decreasing over time. The prevalence of diarrhoea in the state was 6.1% as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), down from 7.4% as per NFHS-4. The official said deaths due to diarrhoea and its prevalence among infants have reduced due to clean water supply, sanitation, vaccination against rotavirus, and reduction in open defecation. For the Stop Diarrhoea campaign, health department will distribute two packets of ORS and zinc tablets in homes that have infants. "Healthcare workers will inform parents of infants to start giving ORS and zinc tablets as diarrhoea begins. They will be told to consult a doctor immediately," said the official. Director (public health) Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma said distribution of ORS and zinc tablets through ASHA workers will be accompanied by educating the public on their proper use. tnn
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘More Indian men seek mental health help'
Mumbai: Indian men in urban areas could be changing as far as mental health is concerned. They are calling up mental helplines in larger numbers than before and speaking longer than before, according to five-year data from a mental health helpline service. "We registered a 126% rise in male mental health helpline calls from 2020 to 2024, with relationship issues and anxiety leading the concerns," according to Mpower, an initiative by the Aditya Birla Education Trust, on Father's Day. According to national statistics, the rate of suicide for Indian men is 14.2 per 100,000 male population. tnn Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'Tesla not interested in manufacturing in India': H D Kumaraswamy
New Delhi: Tesla is not interested in manufacturing cars in India, but is keen to have showrooms to sell its vehicles, heavy industry minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Monday. Officials said the EV giant's plans is focused on importing cars into the country, amid indications that Tesla is eyeing concessions under the India-US bilateral trade agreement to sell cheaper cars in India, without any commitment to manufacture locally. A top ministry official said since the deliberation with industry started to promote manufacturing of electric cars by global players, Tesla has not shown interest. tnn Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
