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August 10, 2025 6:01 PM

Operation Sindoor showcases India’s self-reliance in defence: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed Operation Sindoor as a testament to India’s ability to defeat its adversaries with indigenous strength, calling it a “befitting reply” to the terrorist attack on civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and K...

August 10, 2025 4:59 PM

PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat trains in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains at the Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station in Bengaluru. He inaugurated the new Vande Bharat service between Bengaluru and Belagavi in Karnataka and ...

August 10, 2025 2:06 PM

Operation Sindoor is testament to synergy, operational cohesion among the three Services: CDS

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday lauded the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a testament to the synergy and operational cohesion among the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Addressing participants of the 21st Higher...

August 10, 2025 11:51 AM

PM Modi lauds phenomenal participation in Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed happiness over the “phenomenal” participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, saying it reflects the deep patriotic spirit that unites the people of India and their unwavering pride in the Tric...

August 9, 2025 4:27 PM

Warm hugs, smiles as PM Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with kids, Brahma Kumaris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan, the festival marking the pious bond between brothers and sisters, at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) residence in the national capital on Saturday. The festive celebration saw many schoolchildren a...

August 8, 2025 10:42 PM

Look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and extended an invitation to visit India later this year for the 23rd Annual Bilateral Summit. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, �...

August 8, 2025 9:53 AM

UN chief “disheartened” by Trump’s tariffs, warns of impact on poor

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “disheartened” by the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump that came into effect on Thursday, his deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said. Guterres, who has repeatedly warned against trade wars, belie...

August 7, 2025 1:42 PM

On 11th National Handloom Day, India vows to protect its weaving traditions

The Indian handloom industry is one of the oldest and most vibrant cottage industries globally. With a legacy dating back thousands of years, it reflects India’s rich culture and skilled craftsmanship. Indian weavers have long been known for the...

August 7, 2025 8:33 AM

Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on Indian imports; economists warn of impact on growth

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, a move economists say could dent India’s GDP growth in FY26 by up to 0.4%. Sonal Badhan, Economics Specialist at Bank of Baroda, told ANI, “We had initia...

August 6, 2025 4:20 PM

US tariffs likely to impact just 0.19% of India’s GDP: Industry

The proposed US tariffs on Indian goods will have a “manageable” impact on the country’s economy, affecting just 0.19 per cent of India’s GDP, according to industry leaders. The tariffs are expected to affect exports to the US worth appr...

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