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‘India, Russia can take their dead economies down together’, says Trump after 25% tariffs on Delhi

Trump, Wednesday, slammed India’s trade barriers, oil and arms deals with Russia, imposing 25 percent tariffs and an added 'penalty' over energy imports from Moscow.

Hours after slapping tariffs on India, Trump declares deal with Pakistan to develop oil reserves

American president did not name oil company which will lead exploration & development of Pakistan’s oil reserves. The bilateral tie has seen an uptick especially after Op Sindoor.

Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state at UN meeting in September

After the announcement, PM Mark Carney said the prospect of a Palestinian state is ‘literally receding’ before our eyes & accused the Israeli govt of allowing a ‘catastrophe to unfold’ in Gaza.

‘Committed to our objective,’ India responds to Trump tariffs, govt studying its implications

Trump’s tariff move comes just two days before the 1 August US deadline, dashing hopes of an interim India-US trade deal that could’ve helped avert higher tariffs.

Trump announces 25% tariffs for India, will impose additional penalties for purchase of Russian oil

New Delhi: US President Donald J. Trump Wednesday announced that India will pay a 25 percent tariff starting 1 August, as trade negotiations between...

In a first, UNSC panel report mentions Lashkar front TRF, links it to Pahalgam attack

India has been providing inputs on The Resistance Front to the UNSC monitoring team since 2023. Islamabad has lobbied hard to block its mention in UN documents.

India’s UN envoy calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire, says humanitarian aid is beyond politics

Harish Parvathaneni said focus must shift to implementing a two-state solution. With hospitals destroyed & thousands injured, there is an urgent need for unhindered humanitarian aid, he added.

Vance called ‘3-4 times’ on 9 May, told him if Pakistan attacks India, it’d cost them dear—Modi in LS

Speaking in Lok Sabha during a debate, Prime Minister Modi said no world leader asked India to stop Operation Sindoor. 

China to ‘solidly advance’ trilateral cooperation with Bangladesh & Pakistan, says its envoy in Dhaka

New Delhi: China aims to "solidly advance" trilateral cooperation with Bangladesh and Pakistan, as the Communist Party of China seeks to deepen ties with...

‘Beacon of hope for oppressed nations’—Baloch leader’s letter to PM as Parliament debates Op Sindoor

New Delhi: In a letter addressed to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior government leaders, Baloch representative Mir Yar has extended “unconditional moral...

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What connects Raja Raja Chola, Ramana Maharshi, and Hindu temples of North America

For someone who once wanted nothing to do with his hoary lineage, architect V Ganapati Sthapati brought about a veritable renaissance in temple architecture before his death in 2011.

BJP MPs go full throttle against Trump even as govt hails enduring India-US ties amid tariff tension

New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP...

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

What’s standing between Modi & Trump? India’s contradictions

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.