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...
Srinagar: As a precautionary step, the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra was halted for Wednesday July 30 at both the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. This decision was made by Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, due to continuous heavy rainfall in the area since early morning. Authorities decided against permitting pilgrims on the routes...
The Odisha Crime Branch has apprehended a teacher from Ambadola in the Rayagada district regarding the suspected leak of the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) question paper. This teacher is reportedly linked to Dangarbori Primary School. The Special OTET exam, which was set for July 20, was unexpectedly cancelled just hours prior to its commencement...
Lord Meghnad Desai, a prominent British Indian economist, author, and member of the UK House of Lords, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85. He reportedly died in a Gurugram hospital due to a health issue. His wife, writer Lady Kishwar Desai, expressed her sorrow, stating, “I am devastated, as he was my...
A significant undersea earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday morning, generating tsunami waves reaching heights of up to 4 meters (13 feet) and leading to evacuations in the surrounding areas as well as along much of Japan’s eastern coastline, according to officials....