US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies are fuelling growing discontent among American manufacturers and factory workers as rising import costs, job losses, and economic uncertainty threaten Republican political support ahead of the upcoming November 3 midterm elections. With less than a month remaining before the key vote, recent public opinion polling indicates that Trump’s
On 7 October, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee raised the repo rate by 25 basis points, from 5.25 per cent to 5.5 per cent. The decision was unanimous. The central bank also changed its stance from neutral to “calibrated tightening,” and Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that near-term rate cuts are off the
DA Editorial Desk | Sara Debbarma A quiet fact in Tripura’s draft electoral rolls for the coming urban local body elections deserves wider notice. Of the 6,31,388 registered voters across the 21 bodies, 3,22,360 are women and 3,08,983 are men. Another 45 are electors of the third gender. That works out to 1,043 women for
DA Editorial Desk | dhruba deka Tripura’s only hydroelectric project is set for a new lease of life. Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath has announced a Rs 100 crore plan to restore the Gumti hydroelectric project at Tirthamukh, with work expected to begin in December. The aim is to bring generation back to between 10
The United States has reportedly warned Ukraine that continued attacks on Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure could jeopardise intelligence cooperation between Washington and Kyiv, according to a report by the Financial Times. The development highlights growing tensions between the two allies as differences emerge over how far Ukraine should go in targeting Russia’s energy
A mass shooting in the US state of Pennsylvania has left nine people dead, including the suspected gunman, in one of the deadliest incidents the city of Erie has experienced in recent memory. Police said the shooting unfolded on Saturday, sending emergency responders rushing to the scene as multiple victims were reported. Authorities later confirmed
At least four people have died after Cyclone Isaias struck Florida’s Gulf Coast and pushed heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous floodwaters across parts of the southeastern United States, authorities said. The storm came ashore late Friday near the resort area of Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane, packing sustained winds of around 105
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could intensify its actions against Washington in the weeks leading up to the US midterm elections on November 3, arguing that Tehran may believe such moves could politically damage his administration ahead of a crucial vote. Speaking at a campaign rally in Tennessee, a traditional Republican stronghold,
DA Editorial Team The news from Manipur is again one of killings. The death toll from fresh clashes between two communities in the state’s hill districts has risen to nine, and the situation remained tense on Sunday. The violence has struck mainly Kamjong, Ukhrul and Kangpokpi, districts where Kuki and Naga villages lie close together.
DA Editorial Desk | Sara Debbarma Durga Puja begins on 17 October, and Tripura’s police have already laid out their plans. More than 10,000 personnel of the police and the Tripura State Rifles will be deployed across the state. About 180 CCTV cameras will be installed at key locations in the city, and a green
