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Trump Readies Steep Chip and Steel Levies
President Donald Trump will implement substantial tariffs on semiconductor chips and steel, marking one of his most ambitious trade moves yet. The measures are set to begin in the coming week and will unfold gradually, with an initial low rate designed to coax foreign companies into establishing U. S.-based...
TMC Criticises Modi’s Speech on National Security Threats
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on India’s 79th Independence Day, in which he warned about “infiltrators” threatening national security, has sparked intense criticism from the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. The remarks, aimed at what Modi referred to as “andolanjeevis”—individuals who allegedly thrive on protests—have drawn sharp rebukes,...
Congress highlights inaugural Cabinet members to promote unity message
The Congress party, through a social media post on Friday, highlighted the members of India’s first Cabinet, emphasizing the inclusion of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of the Jana Sangh, as part of the country’s inaugural government. The post comes amid rising political tensions with the Bharatiya Janata Party,...
India and China to Resume Trade Talks
India and China are set to initiate discussions on a comprehensive trade agreement encompassing critical sectors such as rare earth magnets, fertilisers, and pharmaceuticals. This development signals a potential thaw in bilateral relations amid escalating tensions with the United States. The proposed trade package aims to address supply chain...
Supreme Court Reassigns Stray Dog Case to Larger Bench
The Supreme Court of India has constituted a three-judge bench to reconsider the contentious issue of relocating stray dogs in the Delhi-National Capital Region. This decision follows widespread public concern and legal confusion stemming from a prior directive issued by a two-judge bench. The newly formed bench, comprising Justices...
Court Flags Security Reality in J&K Statehood Push
A bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai, has pressed the central government to respond within eight weeks to petitions demanding the restoration of full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, underlining that “incidents like Pahalgam” and wider security realities must inform any decision on...
Hate Graffiti Defiles Greenwood BAPS Mandir
A sudden wave of anti-India graffiti defiled the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Greenwood, Indiana—marking the fourth such hate-motivated assault on a Hindu place of worship nationwide in the past year. The desecration occurred on the night of 10 August, when unidentified perpetrators sprayed slogans targeting India and its...
J&K LG Accuses Pakistan of Brutality, Vows Retribution
Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, issued a stern warning to Pakistan during a rally in Srinagar on Tuesday, declaring that India had avenged the brutality of Pakistan through its military operations. Speaking at the ‘Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ rally, organised by the Border...
Rahul Gandhi Intensifies Criticism of Election Commission
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has launched another scathing attack on the Election Commission of India, just a day after a mass protest by the INDIA alliance parties over alleged voter fraud in the national capital. Gandhi’s remarks came amid rising tensions surrounding the integrity of the electoral process and...
Soldier Dies During Clash at Line of Control
A soldier has been killed during a violent clash along the Line of Control after an infiltration attempt by Pakistan-based militants was thwarted by Indian security forces. The incident took place early in the morning in the volatile region of Jammu and Kashmir, with officials reporting that an exchange...
Chief Justice promises review of ban on stray dogs
The Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, has announced a re-evaluation of the recent ban on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, following significant public outcry and legal concerns. The Supreme Court had ordered earlier this week that all stray dogs in residential areas should be relocated to shelters due to...
Rahul’s Allegations Stir Controversy in Karnataka Congress
Rahul Gandhi’s accusations of “vote chori” against the Election Commission of India have stirred a significant wave of dissent within the Congress party. His claims, aimed at highlighting alleged malpractices in the voter list process, have not only drawn attention from political rivals but have also put his own...
Congress Hits Back at EC Over Voter Allegations
Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer has issued a letter to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his accusations regarding the inclusion of ineligible voters in the state’s electoral rolls. The letter, sent on Sunday, requests Gandhi to formally declare under oath the allegations he has made. This action follows Gandhi’s claims,...
India and Pakistan’s Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Further
Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have hit a new low following Pakistan’s imposition of targeted restrictions on essential supplies for diplomats at the Indian High Commission. The move, which has sparked widespread condemnation from the Indian government, is seen as an overt escalation of tensions between the two...
Pakistan’s Army Chief Speaks on Kashmir During US Visit
Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, reignited tensions between Pakistan and India with sharp remarks about the Kashmir issue during his visit to the United States. Munir, on a diplomatic tour of two American cities over the weekend, repeated his assertion that Kashmir is an international dispute, not...
Supreme Court Suspends UP Temple Trust Ordinance
The Supreme Court has intervened in the controversial Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025, by placing a stay on its provisions that enable the state to establish a trust for managing the temple. A two-judge bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, refrained from...
Government Pulls Back on Income Tax Reform Bill
The government has opted to withdraw the highly anticipated Income Tax Bill, a piece of legislation first introduced in the Lok Sabha earlier this year. The bill, presented on February 13, was expected to bring sweeping reforms to India’s taxation framework, offering potential benefits and challenges for both individuals...
Anand Sharma Steps Down from Congress Foreign Affairs Role
Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Anand Sharma has stepped down as chairman of the party’s foreign affairs department, citing the need for rejuvenation and reorganisation within the party. Sharma, who held the position for over a decade, expressed concerns that the department had not been consulted on...
