Several parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), including Janpath, Lajpat Nagar, and Minto Bridge, witnessed early morning showers on Thursday, a day after the city experienced heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across the region throughout the day. IMD Forecast: Showers Across...
The United States has imposed sanctions on at least six Indian companies accused of trading in Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals, as part of a broader action targeting 20 entities across the globe. The sanctions were announced by the US Department of State on Wednesday, citing violations of American sanctions against Iran. Indian Companies Named in...
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reaffirmed that trade negotiations with India are ongoing, even as he announced 25 per cent tariffs and additional penalties on Indian imports, citing high tariffs, Russian oil purchases, and India’s participation in the BRICS grouping. Speaking at a White House press conference following the signing of a Congressional bill,...
In a significant move that has stirred global trade and diplomatic discussions, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a joint oil development deal with Pakistan. The announcement came just hours after Trump imposed a 25% tariff with additional penalties on Indian imports starting August 1, citing the US trade deficit with New Delhi and...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday sparked a heated debate in Parliament by declaring that “Hindus can never be terrorists.” Speaking during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha, Shah accused the Congress of spreading false narratives and appeasement politics that, according to him, have harmed the country’s unity and security....
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff and additional penalties on India effective August 1, calling it a “huge setback” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country. He said the US move amounts to “blackmail” and warned that it would adversely impact India’s...
The Congress party on Wednesday sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff and additional penalty on India, effective August 1. The opposition alleged that Modi’s “failed foreign policy” and his close relations with Trump have led to this economic setback for the country. In a post on...
The Indian government on Wednesday said it has “taken note” of US President Donald Trump’s announcement imposing a 25% tariff plus penalties on India effective August 1 and is closely studying its implications. In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry emphasized that India remains committed to concluding a fair and mutually beneficial trade...
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that India will face a 25% tariff along with an additional penalty starting August 1, 2025. The decision comes as part of Trump’s efforts to address what he described as India’s high tariffs, trade barriers, and continued purchases of oil and military equipment from Russia amid the Ukraine...
Srinagar: On Wednesday morning, alert Indian security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Degwar sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, resulting in the death of two terrorists during an encounter, according to official sources. “Our troops observed suspected movement of two individuals along the fence in the...