While some trade and industry leaders warned of short-term disruptions, others expressed confidence that India's strong manufacturing base, especially in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, would help it withstand the impact and forge new trade partnerships.
Following US President Donald Trump imposing 25 per cent tariffs on India from August 1, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed that it was unfortunate that the trade deal is ongoing, and the President has announced trade tariffs. She demanded that the central government leaders
"Donald Trump has ditched this country... Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to the US to campaign for him and what did we get in return? It is a huge tragedy in this country... The government of India should stand up to such nonsense... Donald Trump is questioning the sovereignty of India by
China on Wednesday responded strongly to the US suggestion that it will significantly raise tariffs if China continues to purchase Russian oil, saying "coercion and pressuring will not achieve anything."
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday hit out at External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar over the latter's remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty and said that it was atrocious to call the Indus Waters Treaty communal appeasement by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Ne
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Wednesday praised India's strong response during Operation Sindoor, and said the country gave a clear message that while it does not seek war or glory, it will act swiftly and firmly if Indians are attacked.
Indian Railways has commissioned the indigenous railway safety system Kavach 4.0 on the Mathura-Kota section of the high-density Delhi-Mumbai route. It is a significant step towards the modernisation of railway safety systems in the country.