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Trump signals new tariffs on European Union imports
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on goods from the European Union, following his decision to raise tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. The move could mark the next phase in his aggressive trade policies, as he aims to address what he considers unfair trade...
Delhi Election Commission Refutes Kejriwal’s Allegations of Harassment
Delhi’s Election Commission has dismissed claims made by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing Bharatiya Janata Party workers of harassing members of the Aam Aadmi Party during the ongoing municipal elections. The allegations, which surfaced in a series of statements and social media posts, were rejected by the Commission after...
Budget 2025: A People’s Blueprint for Inclusive Growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, echoing Abraham Lincoln’s famed words, characterized the Union Budget 2025-26 as “by the people, for the people, of the people.” She emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi fully supported the tax reduction initiatives, though convincing bureaucratic circles required time. The budget introduces significant income tax...
Jaishankar says he feels shame over Delhi when going abroad
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has voiced strong criticism of Delhi’s current administration, expressing embarrassment over the city’s lack of basic amenities. Addressing the South Indian community in Delhi, Jaishankar stated, “Whenever I visit foreign countries, I hide one thing from the world. I feel ashamed to go abroad...
Assam Chief Minister Rebukes Rahul Gandhi’s Budget Critique
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the Union Budget 2024, asserting that Gandhi possesses “zero knowledge” of economic matters. Sarma emphasized that the budget is poised to bolster the nation’s growth and urged the Congress party to recognize its advantages...
Tariff war breaks out between US, Canada after Trump move
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of U.S. imports in response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order enacting similar tariffs on Canadian goods. Trudeau emphasized that while Canada does not seek escalation, it is committed to defending...
Ganga Aarti Suspended Until Feb 5: Overcrowding
Authorities in Varanasi have suspended the daily Ganga Aarti at the city’s ghats for the general public until February 5, citing concerns over overwhelming crowds. This decision comes as a significant number of devotees, returning from the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, converge on Varanasi, leading to unprecedented congestion....
Court Orders Police Security for College’s Saraswati Puja
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Kolkata Police to provide security for the Saraswati Puja at Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College, following allegations that students faced threats from outsiders attempting to prevent the celebration. Justice Jay Sengupta ordered the removal of an unauthorized structure obstructing the main building...
Immigration Checks in Gurdwaras Outrage US Sikhs
Law enforcement officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have initiated visits to gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey to identify undocumented immigrants. This action has elicited strong objections from Sikh organizations, which perceive these measures as violations of their sacred spaces. Following President Donald Trump’s inauguration...
Mehbooba Appeals to State Leaders to Stop Waqf Act Amendments
PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has reached out to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, urging them to oppose the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act. In her communication, Mufti contends that the amendments infringe upon the religious and constitutional rights of Muslims...
Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Temple VIP Entry Dispute
The Supreme Court has declined to issue directives on a plea challenging the preferential treatment accorded to VIPs in temples across the country. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Hrishikesh Roy, and Justice Sanjay Kumar expressed agreement that no special treatment should be granted for temple entries...
Trudeau’s Claims Against India Exposed by Canadian Report
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations against India, alleging its involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, have faced significant scrutiny following the release of a report from a Canadian commission. The report has revealed that Trudeau’s claims lacked credible evidence, a revelation that has...
Budget to Accelerate Path to Viksit Bharat: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence that the Union Budget 2025 will serve as a catalyst for India’s journey toward becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Addressing the media ahead of the Budget session, PM Modi emphasized that the forthcoming budget would infuse new energy and hope into...
Tamil Nadu to challenge SC reservation ruling
The Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to file a review petition against the Supreme Court’s recent verdict that ruled domicile-based reservations in specialized postgraduate medical courses, including government-run institutions, are unconstitutional. This move follows a strong response from Tamil Nadu’s political leaders, who assert that the judgment undermines...
Congress Points to Economic Troubles Ahead of Budget 2025
As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, the Congress Party has sharply criticised the government’s management of the economy, highlighting what they term as a period of economic distress. Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram, led the charge, accusing the government of failing to address key economic...
BJP Leader Challenges Delhi High Court Ruling in Defamation Case
Praveen Shankar Kapoor, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party , has approached the Delhi High Court seeking to overturn a decision that dismissed his defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. Kapoor’s plea targets the verdict of a special judge, which quashed a magisterial court’s summons issued...
Trump Warns BRICS Nations Over Dollar Replacement
Former President Donald Trump has once again made his stance clear on the US dollar’s dominance in global trade, issuing a stern warning to BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Trump, via a post on Truth Social, declared that the nations attempting to undermine the dollar’s position...
Trudeau’s Claims Against India Exposed by Canadian Report
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations against India, alleging its involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, have faced significant scrutiny following the release of a report from a Canadian commission. The report has revealed that Trudeau’s claims lacked credible evidence, a revelation that has...
