The US on Wednesday decided to impose an additional 25 percent tariff on products imported from India. India has reacted strongly to this move. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the decision as “unfortunate, unfair and unreasonable” and made it clear that India will take all necessary measures to protect its national interests. The spokesperson also clarified that India’s import of oil from Russia is purely for the purpose of meeting market requirements and ensuring energy security of 1.4 billion Indians. He said, “The US has decided to impose additional duties on India for activities that many other countries are…
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After the natural disaster in Dharali area of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, joint rescue operations by government agencies are continuing. Army, Air Force, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and administrative officials are making efforts for the safe evacuation of the stranded citizens. According to the State Disaster Management Authority, so far a total of 274 citizens have been shifted to Harshil from Gangotri and nearby areas. These include citizens from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Assam, Karnataka, Telangana and Punjab. All are being sent to Uttarkashi or Dehradun. 6 helicopters including Chinook and MI-17 of the Indian Air Force…
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in temporary suspension of educational institutions in various districts. Yamuna river and its tributaries are at high water level in Paonta Sahib area, causing flooding in nearby areas. Life in the state has been severely affected due to monsoon rains, especially in the low-lying areas, suffering continuous damage. The Hamirpur division of the Public Works Department has suffered significant economic losses of ₹211 crore so far, as informed by the department’s Chief Engineer, Mr Vijay Chaudhary. In a press conference held on Wednesday, Mr. Chaudhary said that there has been extensive damage to…
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2024 by voice vote amid uproar from the opposition. The bill was introduced to bring Indian maritime laws in line with international standards and promote safety and competitiveness in the maritime sector. The proceedings of the House were disrupted by continuous sloganeering by the opposition members demanding a discussion on the special in-depth revision of voter lists in Bihar. After the afternoon session was adjourned, the proceedings resumed under the chairmanship of Sandhya Rai, but normal functioning was affected due to the disruption by the opposition. The bill introduced…
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and expressed solidarity with India against terrorism during his five-day visit to India. Marcos Jr., who came at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. At the joint press conference, President Marcos said, “I bring the message of the Philippines’ solidarity with India in the tragic attack in Pahalgam and in the broader fight against terrorism.” He also extended best wishes to India for its ambitious project of becoming a ‘developed India’ by 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister…
US President Donald Trump has announced in an interview to CNBC that he will revise the previously set 25 percent tariff on India to “significantly” increase it in the next 24 hours. According to Trump, these additional duties are being imposed on India for buying Russian oil and allegedly “fueling the Russian war machine”. The Indian government has described this proposed action as “unwarranted and unwise”. The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs clarified that India started importing oil from Russia when traditional supplies were diverted to Europe after the Ukraine conflict. The ministry also mentioned that at that…
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the US space agency NASA jointly developed the NISAR mission and successfully launched it. The satellite was launched into space on Wednesday by a GSLV-F16 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) This innovative $1.5 billion mission will bring about a sea change in earth observation technology. It is the world’s first dual-band radar satellite, in which NASA’s L-band and ISRO’s S-band radars will work together. Expressing happiness over this achievement, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh wrote on social media, “This satellite will bring revolutionary changes…
Senior IPS officer SBK Singh has been given additional charge of Delhi Police Commissioner by the Union Home Ministry. According to the order of the ministry, Singh, a 1988 batch AGMUT cadre officer, will take over this responsibility from August 1, 2025. Order of appointment The Home Ministry gave official approval to this appointment on Thursday. Singh, currently working as the Director General of Delhi Home Guards, has been given this additional responsibility till further instructions. The ministry has sent a copy of the order to the Chief Secretary of Delhi, Delhi Police Commissioner, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor…
Recent comments by US President Donald Trump on the Indian economy and statements by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi supporting him have sparked a political controversy. The ruling BJP said Rahul Gandhi’s statement was damaging to the country’s reputation. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said Rahul had “insulted the sweat and hard work of 140 crore Indians.” He referred to India’s high growth rate, citing IMF and World Bank data. Significantly, there was no unanimity on this issue even within the Congress. Senior leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari and Rajiv Shukla refuted Trump’s statement. Many allies of the India…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday presented important information regarding ‘Operation Mahadev’ during the discussion on ‘Operation Sindoor’ in the Rajya Sabha. He informed that the security forces have neutralized three terrorists guilty of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in this operation. In his address, Mr Shah said, “On Monday, our security forces conducted Operation Mahadev in which three terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack were eliminated. Under the direction of Prime Minister Modi, the army has caused serious damage to the organization ‘Lashkar-e-Taiba’.” He clarified that the combined effect of ‘Operation Sindoor’ and ‘Operation Mahadev’ is an example…