The recent move by the U.S. President to raise tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, on top of the existing Most Favoured Nation (MFN) import duties, is set to hit several Indian export sectors hard, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
"Prime Minister Modi has been claiming a special relationship with President Trump. That now stands totally exposed. Since Jan 2025, the US does not have a regular Ambassador in New Delhi nor has it named anyone yet for confirmation by the US Senate - unlike for other key countries like C
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday criticised the law and order situation in the national capital, alleging a sharp increase in street crimes and accusing the police of focusing on targeting AAP leaders instead of public safety.
Under the leadership of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress party is set to hold a massive protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday, opposing alleged irregularities in the voter list.
Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress government, accusing them of deceiving the Backward Classes (BCs) and indulging in non-stop political theatrics, according to a press release.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot during his visit to Bengaluru, highlighting India-Philippines diplomatic and cultural cooperation. The meeting was marked by a warm exchange of views and reaffirmation of deepening bilateral ties.
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered tighter visa rules for Algerian diplomats, suspending a 2013 exemption deal. The move follows rising tensions over deportation disputes, migration issues, and recent security concerns involving Algerian nationals, according to France 24.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Kremlin, the Russian Embassy in India said. The meeting highlights ongoing high-level engagement between the two countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Thursday, with the two leaders exchanging views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest and reiterating their commitment to take the Strategic Partnership to new heights
Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Telangana CM Reddy accused the Centre of deliberately delaying presidential assent to the state's reservation bills.