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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...

August 6, 2025 10:03 AM

Stanford University lays off over 360 employees, citing Trump policies

Stanford University said on Tuesday it has laid off over 360 employees, citing budget constraints that it attributed to the federal funding policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. The Trump administration has threatened to cut federal funds for uni...

August 5, 2025 5:27 PM

Seven decades of friendship: Tracing the India–Philippines diplomatic journey

India and the Philippines share a longstanding partnership rooted in democratic values, civilizational links, and a shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Over the past seven decades, this relationship has e...

August 5, 2025 4:24 PM

Week-long ‘Global Tiger Day’ celebrations conclude at Delhi Zoo

The seven-day ‘Global Tiger Day’ celebrations concluded at the National Zoological Park in New Delhi on Monday, marking the successful culmination of a series of interactive and awareness-oriented activities held from July 29 to August 4, 2025. ...

August 5, 2025 1:45 PM

Amit Shah becomes longest-serving Home Minister, PM Modi praises tenure

Amit Shah on Tuesday became the longest-serving Union Home Minister in India's history, marking a significant milestone in his political career. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on this achievement during the NDA Parliamentary Party me...

August 4, 2025 5:32 PM

India’s chip market booming, set to hit $100-110 Bn by 2030

India’s semiconductor chip market is growing rapidly and is expected to hit $100-110 billion by 2030, as the world moves towards greater digitalization and automation. Being the backbone of modern electronics, semiconductors act as hidden brains t...

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