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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for benefits

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for benefits

Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there would be an initial cap of 49,000 vehicles on Chinese EV exports to Canada, growing to 70,000 over five years

17 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
Maharashtra: Over 5000 farmer suicides reported in Marathwada region in 5 years

Maharashtra: Over 5000 farmer suicides reported in Marathwada region in 5 years

More than 5000 farmers have died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region over the past five years, with 1,129 cases recorded in 2025 alone, the highest so far. Beed district reported the maximum deaths, with unseasonal rainfall and floods cited as key factors

14 January,2026 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pongal reflects richness of Tamil traditions: PM Modi in letter to Tamil Nadu

Pongal reflects richness of Tamil traditions: PM Modi in letter to Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu, describing the harvest festival as a shining symbol of the richness of Tamil traditions. In a special letter, he highlighted Pongal’s deep connection with nature, agriculture, farmers, and the dignity of labour, while praising its role in strengthening family bonds

14 January,2026 11:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament in mass protest

French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament in mass protest

Escorted by police, the tractors tangled rush-hour traffic as they rumbled down the Champs-Elysees and other Paris avenues, and then over the Seine River to reach the National Assembly

14 January,2026 06:45 AM IST | Paris | Agencies

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