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India Seeks Discount on P8I Aircraft Amid Tariff Disputes
India has officially requested the United States to reduce the price of six P8I maritime surveillance aircraft, a significant move within the context of ongoing trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi. This request comes at a time when both countries are embroiled in a trade dispute, with the...
Tharoor Supports Rahul Gandhi’s Fraud Allegations Against BJP
Congress Member of Parliament, Shashi Tharoor, has voiced his strong endorsement of Rahul Gandhi’s explosive allegations regarding a “huge criminal fraud” in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tharoor’s comments align with Gandhi’s accusations that there is a collusion between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission of...
Supreme Court Flags Low Conviction Rate of Enforcement Directorate
The Enforcement Directorate, tasked with tackling money laundering in India, faces scrutiny over its dismal conviction rate. As of the first half of this year, the agency filed 5,892 money laundering cases but secured convictions in only 0.1% of them. This alarming figure has raised concerns once again, with...
PC Mohan Denies Allegations of Stolen Election in Bengaluru Central
Bengaluru Central Member of Parliament, PC Mohan, has strongly rejected claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding alleged electoral fraud during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Gandhi’s assertion that the election in the constituency was “stolen” has been met with fierce opposition from Mohan, who termed the accusation...
US Tariff Impact Forces Halt on Orders from India
Major US retailers, including Walmart, Amazon, Target, and Gap, have decided to halt their orders from India, following the imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods by US President Donald Trump. The move has sent shockwaves through India’s apparel and textile export sector, leaving many exporters grappling with...
Modi Says No Compromise on Farmer Protection
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly asserted that India will not compromise on the interests of its farmers and fishermen, even if it means facing substantial personal and national costs. His declaration came at the M. S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference on Thursday, where he reaffirmed the government’s commitment...
China Supports India Amid US Tariff War
The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and India have intensified with the latest escalation in tariffs. In a significant move, the US imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, bringing the total tariff on Indian imports to 50%. The tariff hike has raised concerns in both nations,...
Mamata Challenges EC Over Suspension of Officials
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticised the Election Commission of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the suspension of four officials involved in the state’s voter list revision process. Addressing a rally in Jhargram, Banerjee labelled the suspensions as politically motivated and vowed to stand by...
Supreme Court Rejects Plea by Justice Varma in Cash Dispute
The Supreme Court has delivered a setback to Justice Yashwant Varma, dismissing his plea related to the ongoing cash controversy. Varma had sought judicial intervention to challenge an order concerning allegations of financial misconduct. The bench ruled the plea was not worth entertaining, bringing significant attention to the legal...
Trump’s Tariff Sparks Heated Debate in Parliament
US President Donald Trump’s imposition of a sweeping new tariff on goods from India has ignited intense political debate within the country, as opposition leaders push for a comprehensive parliamentary discussion. On Thursday, the Congress party filed an adjournment motion, calling for a debate on what it describes as...
Modi says no compromise on interests of farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the interests of farmers during a speech at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference on August 7. His remarks came just hours after the United States imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, intensifying concerns over the economic...
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Indian Oil Imports
United States President Donald Trump has enforced a 25% tariff on India’s import of Russian crude oil, citing the country’s ongoing trade dealings with Russia. The move, revealed by the White House on Wednesday, follows increasing pressure on global supply chains and tensions surrounding Russia’s involvement in the ongoing...
BJP Ties of New Bombay High Court Judge Spark Debate
The appointment of Advocate Arati Sathe as a judge of the Bombay High Court has raised significant political questions, particularly in Maharashtra. The approval, granted by the Supreme Court Collegium on July 28, also included the appointments of Ajit Bhagwantrao Kadehankar and Sushil Manohar Ghodeswar, but it is Sathe’s...
Election Commission Acts on Alleged Electoral Roll Manipulation
The Election Commission has ordered the suspension of election officials in West Bengal over allegations of wrongful additions to the state’s electoral roll. The action follows an inquiry into suspected electoral irregularities involving the officers responsible for the Baruipur Purba and Moyna assembly constituencies. The controversy emerged after reports...
Kalyan Banerjee Steps Down as Trinamool’s Lok Sabha Chief Whip
Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee has resigned from his position as the party’s chief whip in the Lok Sabha, following an altercation involving fellow party MP Mahua Moitra. Moitra had made a controversial remark, referring to Banerjee with the term “pig,” which led to the decision to step down....
Lula Declines Dialogue with Trump Amid Trade Tensions
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed his intention to avoid engaging with US President Donald Trump, citing Trump’s disinterest in dialogue. During a press conference on Tuesday, Lula highlighted the imposition of tariffs as a significant low point in the relationship between the two countries, calling...
Russian oil: Trump says he never mentioned a percentage
A press briefing on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics unexpectedly took a sharp turn, revealing insights into President Donald Trump’s shifting global economic strategies. What began as an ordinary update on the upcoming Olympic Games quickly became a pivotal moment when Trump responded to a reporter’s question about his...
Supreme Court Removes Allahabad Judge from Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court of India has issued an unprecedented order removing an Allahabad High Court judge from handling criminal cases, marking a significant intervention in the judicial process. The order was passed after the judge, who had been handling civil disputes, made an error in a case involving criminal...
