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China expressed its support for India against the 50 per cent tariff imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump. The Chinese Embassy posted on August 6 on the social media platform X, saying, "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries, no matter how significant their own ties with India are." In the post, the Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India also attached an illustration showing an elephant, representing India, and a baseball bat, representing US tariff. In another post, the spokesperson further said that the Western media was trying to set a narrative of "who will replace whom," having India and China at the centre of the whole tariff chaos. She said that the narrative has little substantive value. &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gaza-crisis-situation-worsens-gaza-needs-600-trucks-every-day-un-1754556234827/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/gaza-crisis-situation-worsens-gaza-needs-600-trucks-every-day-un-1754556234827/embed</a>&nbsp;"In today's complex landscape, it makes far more sense for both nations to deepen trust, manage disagreements, foster consensus, widen cooperation, and promote peace in Asia and globally," the spokesperson said. In an escalation in the trade tensions between the United States and India, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports into the US. The total tariff imposed on India by the US now is 50 per cent. According to the executive order, the move has been taken against India for directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia. The tariffs are set to take effect in three weeks and will be added on top of the 25 per cent levies earlier announced by Trump.<h2>Trump's trade advisor reveals why China is not hit with tariffs</h2>US President Donald Trump's Trade Advisor Peter Navarro on Thursday (August 7) talked about why the US did not impose tariffs on Russian oil on China, as it slapped India with 50 per cent tariffs, while also threatening to impose secondary tariffs.&nbsp;"As the boss says, let's see what happens. Keep in mind that we have over 50 per cent tariffs on China already. We have over 50 per cent tariffs on China, so we don't want to get to a point where we actually hurt ourselves. And I think I've given a really good answer to that," Navarro said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amid the chaos around the US tariff imposed on India, China has expressed its support for its neighbouring country, saying that Indian sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries.

China expressed its support for India against the 50 per cent tariff imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump. The Chinese Embassy posted on August 6 on the social media platform X, saying, "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries, no matter how significant their own ties with India are." In the post, the Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India also attached an illustration showing an elephant, representing India, and a baseball bat, representing US tariff. In another post, the spokesperson further said that the Western media was trying to set a narrative of "who will replace whom," having India and China at the centre of the whole tariff chaos. She said that the narrative has little substantive value. https://www.wionews.com/videos/gaza-crisis-situation-worsens-gaza-needs-600-trucks-every-day-un-1754556234827/embed "In today's complex landscape, it makes far more sense for both nations to deepen trust, manage disagreements, foster consensus, widen cooperation, and promote peace in Asia and globally," the spokesperson said. In an escalation in the trade tensions between the United States and India, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports into the US. The total tariff imposed on India by the US now is 50 per cent. According to the executive order, the move has been taken against India for directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia. The tariffs are set to take effect in three weeks and will be added on top of the 25 per cent levies earlier announced by Trump. Trump's trade advisor reveals why China is not hit with tariffs US President Donald Trump's Trade Advisor Peter Navarro on Thursday (August 7) talked about why the US did not impose tariffs on Russian oil on China, as it slapped India with 50 per cent tariffs, while also threatening to impose secondary tariffs. "As the boss says, let's see what happens. Keep in mind that we have over 50 per cent tariffs on China already. We have over 50 per cent tariffs on China, so we don't want to get to a point where we actually hurt ourselves. And I think I've given a really good answer to that," Navarro said.

Amid the chaos around the US tariff imposed on India, China has expressed its support for its neighbouring country saying that India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries.

‘India's sovereignty is non-negotiable’: China backs India amid US tariff chaos

The Jammu and Kashmir police have started conducting inspections of bookshops and booksellers across the Jammu and Kashmir division following the ban on secessionist literature. The police conducted these inspections in various districts, including Srinagar, Sopore, and multiple areas of North Kashmir.&nbsp;In an unprecedented move, the government of Jammu and Kashmir imposed a ban on 25 books authored by famous writers, including Arundhati Roy and Islamic scholar Maulana Abul Ala Maududi. The government of Jammu and Kashmir has said that these books are promoting narratives that spread secessionist sentiment in the region.&nbsp;The government, in a notification, said that "it has come to the notice of the government that certain literature propagates false narrative and secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir. Available evidence based on investigations and credible intelligence unflinchingly indicate that a significant driver behind youth participation in violence and terrorism has been the systematic dissemination of false narratives and secessionist literature by its persistent internal circulation, often disguised as historical or political commentary, while playing a critical role in misleading the youth, glorifying terrorism and inciting violence against Indian State".&nbsp;It further added that "in the above context, 25 books have been identified that propagate false narrative and secessionism in J&amp;K and need to be declared as 'forfeited' in terms of Section 98 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023".&nbsp;The list of banned books includes works by prominent figures such as the late historian AG Noorani, Kashmiri journalist Anuradha Bhasin, Prominent writer Arundhati Roy, David Devdas, and Victoria Schofield.&nbsp;The youth of Kashmir Valley said that books should not be banned, but if they are promoting content that is harmful to society, it's ok to ban them.&nbsp;''The government officials are intellectuals, and if they have taken a decision to ban these books, we support them. I support them," said Nadifa Riyaz, a student.&nbsp;Some of the youngsters also said that banning big authors like Arundhati Roy and A.G. Noorani should not have been done.&nbsp;&nbsp;''The list has big authors, but at the end of the day, it's the decision of the government, but&nbsp;I would not want books to be banned," said Hina Altaf, a student.&nbsp;During the inspections, Jammu and Kashmir Police did not find these books in any of the bookshops. However, the police issued stern warnings to shopkeepers, advising them against stocking or distributing any of the prohibited books in the future.

The Jammu and Kashmir police have started conducting inspections of bookshops and booksellers across the Jammu and Kashmir division following the ban on secessionist literature. 

The Jammu and Kashmir police have started conducting inspections of bookshops and booksellers across the Jammu and Kashmir division following the ban on secessionist literature. The police conducted these inspections in various districts, including Srinagar, Sopore, and multiple areas of North Kashmir. In an unprecedented move, the government of Jammu and Kashmir imposed a ban on 25 books authored by famous writers, including Arundhati Roy and Islamic scholar Maulana Abul Ala Maududi. The government of Jammu and Kashmir has said that these books are promoting narratives that spread secessionist sentiment in the region. The government, in a notification, said that "it has come to the notice of the government that certain literature propagates false narrative and secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir. Available evidence based on investigations and credible intelligence unflinchingly indicate that a significant driver behind youth participation in violence and terrorism has been the systematic dissemination of false narratives and secessionist literature by its persistent internal circulation, often disguised as historical or political commentary, while playing a critical role in misleading the youth, glorifying terrorism and inciting violence against Indian State". It further added that "in the above context, 25 books have been identified that propagate false narrative and secessionism in J&K and need to be declared as 'forfeited' in terms of Section 98 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023". The list of banned books includes works by prominent figures such as the late historian AG Noorani, Kashmiri journalist Anuradha Bhasin, Prominent writer Arundhati Roy, David Devdas, and Victoria Schofield. The youth of Kashmir Valley said that books should not be banned, but if they are promoting content that is harmful to society, it's ok to ban them. ''The government officials are intellectuals, and if they have taken a decision to ban these books, we support them. I support them," said Nadifa Riyaz, a student. Some of the youngsters also said that banning big authors like Arundhati Roy and A.G. Noorani should not have been done. ''The list has big authors, but at the end of the day, it's the decision of the government, but I would not want books to be banned," said Hina Altaf, a student. During the inspections, Jammu and Kashmir Police did not find these books in any of the bookshops. However, the police issued stern warnings to shopkeepers, advising them against stocking or distributing any of the prohibited books in the future.

In an unprecedented move, the government of Jammu and Kashmir imposed a ban on 25 books authored by famous writers, including Arundhati Roy and Islamic scholar Maulana Abul Ala Maududi.

JK police inspect bookshops following the government ban on 25 books

The accused of the &nbsp;26/11 Mumbai attack, Tahawwur Rana, has been allowed to make a one-time phone call to his family members in a verdict on Thursday (August 7). The &nbsp;Delhi Patiala House Court's decision came after Rana had sought permission for the same. He claimed in his plea that he needed to discuss with his family before changing his legal aid counsel. The Pakistani accused has been lodged into the Tihar Jail, where his plea was rejected. The officials at the jail cited security concerns while rejecting his call request. However, this is not the first time that Rana has made such requests. Earlier, one of his requests was approved, leading him to make a one-time phone call to his family members.&nbsp;Rana was successfully extradited from the US on April 9. On arriving in the capital, New Delhi, he was formally arrested and escorted by NSG and NIA teams, which included senior officials, on a special plane from Los Angeles, US.<h2>Rana-Headley - key conspirators</h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tahawwur-rana-court-permits-26-11-mumbai-attack-accused-tahawwur-rana-to-speak-with-family-1754569748049/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/tahawwur-rana-court-permits-26-11-mumbai-attack-accused-tahawwur-rana-to-speak-with-family-1754569748049/embed</a>&nbsp;NIA, in the statement, highlighted Rana's association with David Coleman Headley. "Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the devastating terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008." It added, "Both LeT and HUJI have been declared as terrorist organisations by the Government of India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tahawwur Rana, the accused of the 26/11 Mumbai attack, has been allowed to make a one-time phone call to his family members in a verdict on Thursday (August 7). He said he wants to talk to his family once before changing his legal aid counsel.

The accused of the 26/11 Mumbai attack, Tahawwur Rana, has been allowed to make a one-time phone call to his family members in a verdict on Thursday (August 7). The Delhi Patiala House Court's decision came after Rana had sought permission for the same. He claimed in his plea that he needed to discuss with his family before changing his legal aid counsel. The Pakistani accused has been lodged into the Tihar Jail, where his plea was rejected. The officials at the jail cited security concerns while rejecting his call request. However, this is not the first time that Rana has made such requests. Earlier, one of his requests was approved, leading him to make a one-time phone call to his family members. Rana was successfully extradited from the US on April 9. On arriving in the capital, New Delhi, he was formally arrested and escorted by NSG and NIA teams, which included senior officials, on a special plane from Los Angeles, US. Rana-Headley - key conspirators https://www.wionews.com/videos/tahawwur-rana-court-permits-26-11-mumbai-attack-accused-tahawwur-rana-to-speak-with-family-1754569748049/embed NIA, in the statement, highlighted Rana's association with David Coleman Headley. "Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the devastating terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008." It added, "Both LeT and HUJI have been declared as terrorist organisations by the Government of India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967."

Tahawwur Rana, the accused of the 26/11 Mumbai attack, has been allowed to make a one-time phone call to his family members in a verdict on Thursday (August 7). He said he wants to talk to his family once before changing his legal aid counsel.

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana allowed to make one-time phone call to family. Here's why he wants to do it

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal on Thursday weighed in on US President Donald Trump's announcement of additional tariffs against India, attributing the move to the global powers' bid to bully New Delhi. He said that these powers want India to "stay in your lane," and the only way to ward them off is to become "an unapologetic superpower" in the world.&nbsp;"Every few years, the world reminds us of our place. A threat here, a tariff there. But the message is the same: stay in your lane, India. Global powers will always bully us, unless we take our destiny into our own hands. And the only way to do that is if we collectively decide to become the world's largest, most unapologetic superpower in the world. In the economy, in technology, in defense, and most importantly, in ambition," Deepinder Goyal wrote on X.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order levying a 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports to the United States. He imposed the tariffs because India had been buying oil from Russia.&nbsp;Earlier this month, Donald Trump imposed another 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods over New Delhi's purchase of weapons and discounted crude oil.&nbsp;Reacting to the additional tariff, India said that the US action was unreasonable and New Delhi would protect its national interests.&nbsp;It said that the United States chose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries had also taken to protect their national interests.&nbsp;A day after Donald Trump's tariff announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India wouldn't compromise on the interests of its farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers even if it pays a heavy price for it.

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal on Thursday weighed in on US President Donald Trump's announcement of additional tariffs against India, attributing the move to the global powers' bid to bully New Delhi. 

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal on Thursday weighed in on US President Donald Trump's announcement of additional tariffs against India, attributing the move to the global powers' bid to bully New Delhi. He said that these powers want India to "stay in your lane," and the only way to ward them off is to become "an unapologetic superpower" in the world. "Every few years, the world reminds us of our place. A threat here, a tariff there. But the message is the same: stay in your lane, India. Global powers will always bully us, unless we take our destiny into our own hands. And the only way to do that is if we collectively decide to become the world's largest, most unapologetic superpower in the world. In the economy, in technology, in defense, and most importantly, in ambition," Deepinder Goyal wrote on X. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order levying a 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports to the United States. He imposed the tariffs because India had been buying oil from Russia. Earlier this month, Donald Trump imposed another 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods over New Delhi's purchase of weapons and discounted crude oil. Reacting to the additional tariff, India said that the US action was unreasonable and New Delhi would protect its national interests. It said that the United States chose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries had also taken to protect their national interests. A day after Donald Trump's tariff announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India wouldn't compromise on the interests of its farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers even if it pays a heavy price for it.

Deepinder Goyal said India needs to become an unapologetic superpower.

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal weighs in on reason behind Trump's tariffs, solution

On Thursday (July 7), Delhi's Patiala House Court will be delivering a verdict on 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana's plea to speak to his family. Earlier, on June 9, the court had granted him permission to make a single phone call to his family, but on conditions. The telephonic exchange was ordered to be conducted following strict jail regulations and was monitored by a senior official from the Tihar jail authority.&nbsp;Rana was successfully extradited from the US on April 9. On arriving in the capital, New Delhi, he was formally arrested and escorted by NSG and NIA teams, which included senior officials, on a special plane from Los Angeles, US.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-soon-be-dead-2611-mumbai-terror-attack-accused-tahawwur-rana-alleges-torture-if-extradited-to-india-8828823">‘Will soon be dead’: 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana alleges ‘torture’ if extradited to India</a>&nbsp;In US, Rana had been serving his 14-year sentence from 2013, was later released in 2020 on medical grounds. Before his extradition, Rana had mentioned in his petition that he would be tortured and killed in India.<h2>Rana-Headley - key conspirators:</h2> NIA, in the statement, highlighted Rana's association with David Coleman Headley. "Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the devastating terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tahawwur-hussain-rana-in-india-from-us-back-but-what-exactly-was-his-role-in-mumbai-terror-attack-what-you-should-know-8948878">Tahawwur Rana extradited to India but what exactly was his role in Mumbai terror attack. Here's all you need to know</a>&nbsp;It added, "Both LeT and HUJI have been declared as terrorist organisations by the Government of India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967."

26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana seeks permission to speak to his family over a phone call. Delhi court will be delivering a verdict on the matter today (August 7).

On Thursday (July 7), Delhi's Patiala House Court will be delivering a verdict on 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana's plea to speak to his family. Earlier, on June 9, the court had granted him permission to make a single phone call to his family, but on conditions. The telephonic exchange was ordered to be conducted following strict jail regulations and was monitored by a senior official from the Tihar jail authority. Rana was successfully extradited from the US on April 9. On arriving in the capital, New Delhi, he was formally arrested and escorted by NSG and NIA teams, which included senior officials, on a special plane from Los Angeles, US. Also read: ‘Will soon be dead’: 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana alleges ‘torture’ if extradited to India In US, Rana had been serving his 14-year sentence from 2013, was later released in 2020 on medical grounds. Before his extradition, Rana had mentioned in his petition that he would be tortured and killed in India. Rana-Headley - key conspirators: NIA, in the statement, highlighted Rana's association with David Coleman Headley. "Rana is accused of conspiring with Headley, and operatives of designated terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HUJI) along with other Pakistan-based co-conspirators, to carry out the devastating terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008." Also read: Tahawwur Rana extradited to India but what exactly was his role in Mumbai terror attack. Here's all you need to know It added, "Both LeT and HUJI have been declared as terrorist organisations by the Government of India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967."

26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana seeks permission to speak to his family over a phone call. Delhi court will be delivering a verdict on the matter today (August 7).

Tahawwur Rana seeks permission to make phone call, Delhi Court to deliver verdict today

The J&K Home Department has banned 25 books, including works by Arundhati Roy and AG Noorani, for allegedly promoting secessionism and radicalising youth. The government cited concerns over distorted history, glorifying terrorism, and undermining India's sovereignty under new legal provisions.

'Propagates false narrative, promotes terrorist heroism': India's J&K bans 25 books including those by Arundhati Roy, AG Noorani - Full list here

Security Forces are carrying out an anti-terror operation called ''Operation Akhal'' for the seventh consecutive day. One terrorist's body has been recovered from the operation site so far, while firing and blast sounds were heard from the operation site during the intervening night.&nbsp;The Northern Army Commander, Lt General Pratik Sharm, visited the Devsar area in South Kashmir. He took a review meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Grid in South Kashmir. The Northern Army commander was briefed on the security situation, operational readiness, and ongoing operations in the region.&nbsp;''Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Cdr NC reviewed the Counter-Terrorism Grid in South Kashmir, where he was briefed upon the security situation, operational readiness and ongoing operations. He complimented all ranks for their steadfastness and resilience, enabling the Indian Army's resolute commitment to ensuring peace and security in the region,'' said Chinar Corp of the Indian Army.&nbsp;Security forces had pushed in helicopters and drones to locate hiding terrorists in the area. Forces were using high-tech surveillance equipment, including drones and thermal imaging devices, along with elite Para Special Forces brought to carry out the operation.&nbsp;Operation Akhal was the third operation in the last two weeks. It started with Operation Mahadev in which three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists involved in the Pahlagma terror attack were neutralised by the security forces. All three Pakistani terrorists were killed in the forest area of Lidwas in Dachigam, one more operation called Operation Shiv Shakti was carried out by security forces in which two terrorists were killed by security forces. These two terrorists were trying to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir via the Line of Control at the Poonch sector, and the forces foiled the bid and killed both the infiltrators. The security remains on high alert across Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian security forces are carrying out an anti-terror operation in the Kashmir Valley. It has been ongoing for the 7th day, and one terrorist has been neutralised.

Security Forces are carrying out an anti-terror operation called ''Operation Akhal'' for the seventh consecutive day. One terrorist's body has been recovered from the operation site so far, while firing and blast sounds were heard from the operation site during the intervening night. The Northern Army Commander, Lt General Pratik Sharm, visited the Devsar area in South Kashmir. He took a review meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Grid in South Kashmir. The Northern Army commander was briefed on the security situation, operational readiness, and ongoing operations in the region. ''Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Cdr NC reviewed the Counter-Terrorism Grid in South Kashmir, where he was briefed upon the security situation, operational readiness and ongoing operations. He complimented all ranks for their steadfastness and resilience, enabling the Indian Army's resolute commitment to ensuring peace and security in the region,'' said Chinar Corp of the Indian Army. Security forces had pushed in helicopters and drones to locate hiding terrorists in the area. Forces were using high-tech surveillance equipment, including drones and thermal imaging devices, along with elite Para Special Forces brought to carry out the operation. Operation Akhal was the third operation in the last two weeks. It started with Operation Mahadev in which three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists involved in the Pahlagma terror attack were neutralised by the security forces. All three Pakistani terrorists were killed in the forest area of Lidwas in Dachigam, one more operation called Operation Shiv Shakti was carried out by security forces in which two terrorists were killed by security forces. These two terrorists were trying to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir via the Line of Control at the Poonch sector, and the forces foiled the bid and killed both the infiltrators. The security remains on high alert across Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian security forces are carrying out an anti-terror operation in the Kashmir Valley. It has been ongoing for the 7th day, and one terrorist has been neutralised.

Operation Akhal continues for 7th consecutive day, Northern army command reviews security in South Kashmir

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again reacted to US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods. Speaking to the media outside the Indian parliament on the issue of additional tariff imposed by the US, Tharoor urged the Indian government to impose reciprocal duties on American goods. He also advised to look for alternative markets if things don't improve in the coming days.&nbsp;He, however, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government to wait for next three weeks as "India does not have a policy of threats".&nbsp;“We should impose the same rate if nothing changes in the next three weeks,” said Tharoor to the media adding, "They (US) only used the word ‘reciprocal’. India does not have a policy of threats, so we should wait for three weeks, and then retaliate if nothing changes."&nbsp;India’s Ministry of External Affairs also condemned the new tariffs, calling them “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“We have already made clear our position on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India,” the MEA said in a statement.&nbsp;US' Additional Tariff on India&nbsp;The fresh duties imposed on Wednesday come on top of a 25% tariff introduced on 1 August, with the new levy to take effect 21 days later. The combined 50% rate will apply to most Indian goods, except a small exemption list. Trump said the penalties were linked to India’s continued imports of Russian oil and military products, as well as its participation in the BRICS bloc, which he described as “anti-American.” The move is part of Washington’s wider pressure campaign on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. &nbsp;

Tharoor, however, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government to wait for next three weeks as India does not have a policy of threats.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again reacted to US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods. Speaking to the media outside the Indian parliament on the issue of additional tariff imposed by the US, Tharoor urged the Indian government to impose reciprocal duties on American goods. He also advised to look for alternative markets if things don't improve in the coming days. He, however, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government to wait for next three weeks as "India does not have a policy of threats". “We should impose the same rate if nothing changes in the next three weeks,” said Tharoor to the media adding, "They (US) only used the word ‘reciprocal’. India does not have a policy of threats, so we should wait for three weeks, and then retaliate if nothing changes." India’s Ministry of External Affairs also condemned the new tariffs, calling them “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable.” “We have already made clear our position on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India,” the MEA said in a statement. US' Additional Tariff on India The fresh duties imposed on Wednesday come on top of a 25% tariff introduced on 1 August, with the new levy to take effect 21 days later. The combined 50% rate will apply to most Indian goods, except a small exemption list. Trump said the penalties were linked to India’s continued imports of Russian oil and military products, as well as its participation in the BRICS bloc, which he described as “anti-American.” The move is part of Washington’s wider pressure campaign on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Tharoor, however, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government to wait for next three weeks as "India does not have a policy of threats".

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Several Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured when a vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and rolled down into a nallah in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday (Aug 7), officials said. The incident took place around 10:30 am in the Kadwa area when the personnel were returning from an operation at Basant Garh. The vehicle belongs to the 187 Battalion of the force. Some reports also said that at the request of the Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur, Army helicopters have been pressed into service to airlift the seriously injured.&nbsp;&nbsp;IN a post on X, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh expressed concern over the incident. “Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kandva–Basantgarh area. The vehicle was carrying several brave jawans of the CRPF,” he posted. “I have just now spoken to DC Ms. Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated." He added that rescue measures have been initiated, and locals have voluntarily come forward to assist. He ensured that all possible help was provided.

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Several CRPF personnel were injured after their vehicle from the 187 Battalion skidded off the road and fell into a nallah in Udhampur's Kadwa area, J&K, around 10:30 am on Aug 7. They were returning from an operation. Army helicopters were deployed to airlift the critically injured.

Several Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured when a vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and rolled down into a nallah in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday (Aug 7), officials said. The incident took place around 10:30 am in the Kadwa area when the personnel were returning from an operation at Basant Garh. The vehicle belongs to the 187 Battalion of the force. Some reports also said that at the request of the Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur, Army helicopters have been pressed into service to airlift the seriously injured. IN a post on X, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh expressed concern over the incident. “Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the Kandva–Basantgarh area. The vehicle was carrying several brave jawans of the CRPF,” he posted. “I have just now spoken to DC Ms. Saloni Rai, who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated." He added that rescue measures have been initiated, and locals have voluntarily come forward to assist. He ensured that all possible help was provided.

Several CRPF personnel were injured after their vehicle from the 187 Battalion skidded off the road and fell into a nallah in Udhampur's Kadwa area, J&amp;K, around 10:30 am on Aug 7. They were returning from an operation. Army helicopters were deployed to airlift the critically injured.

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The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (August 7) dismissed the Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma's plea seeking invalidation of a report by an in-house inquiry panel that recommended his impeachment in the cash discovery row. While hearing the petition, the Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A.G. Masih observed that Justice Varma's conduct does not inspire confidence and his plea should not be entertained.&nbsp;The Supreme Court held that the recommendation delivered by thenChief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and the Judges committee appointed has legal sanction and is constitutionally valid. It ruled Justice Varma's petition "not worth entertaining" and called his &nbsp;conduct 'not inspiring confidence'.&nbsp;The ruling paves the way for the impeachment of Justice Varma process initiated last month.&nbsp;What did Justice Varma say in his defence&nbsp;Justice Varma, in his defence offered five reasons that the two-judge bench chose to decide despite the writ petition found to be non maintainable. Questions over the jurisdiction and authority of the in-house committee to investigate a sitting judge were some of the reasons in his defence.&nbsp;Justice Varma argued that he was denied a fair hearing by the committee that ignored questions he had raised. He also argued that the Supreme Court does not have the power to take disciplinary action against a High Court judge as its tenure is protected by the Constitution.&nbsp;Judges can only be removed from office by an order from the President, who will require consent from Parliament.&nbsp;Justice Varma, if impeached will become the first High Court judge in independent India to be removed from office&nbsp;What is the case&nbsp;Wads of currency notes were found at Justice Varma's official residence when a fire broke out there on March 14.&nbsp;The report of the Supreme Court-appointed committee said several stacks of burnt notes, reportedly as high as 1.5 feet, were found scattered across the storeroom of hi official residence in Delhi.&nbsp;“Keeping in view the direct and electronic evidence on record, this committee is formally of the view that there is sufficient substance in the allegations, and the misconduct found proved is serious enough to call for initiation of proceedings for removal of Justice Yashwant Varma,” the report said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Supreme Court held that the recommendation delivered by then Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and the Judges committee appointed has legal sanction.

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday (August 7) dismissed the Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma's plea seeking invalidation of a report by an in-house inquiry panel that recommended his impeachment in the cash discovery row. While hearing the petition, the Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A.G. Masih observed that Justice Varma's conduct does not inspire confidence and his plea should not be entertained. The Supreme Court held that the recommendation delivered by thenChief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and the Judges committee appointed has legal sanction and is constitutionally valid. It ruled Justice Varma's petition "not worth entertaining" and called his conduct 'not inspiring confidence'. The ruling paves the way for the impeachment of Justice Varma process initiated last month. What did Justice Varma say in his defence Justice Varma, in his defence offered five reasons that the two-judge bench chose to decide despite the writ petition found to be non maintainable. Questions over the jurisdiction and authority of the in-house committee to investigate a sitting judge were some of the reasons in his defence. Justice Varma argued that he was denied a fair hearing by the committee that ignored questions he had raised. He also argued that the Supreme Court does not have the power to take disciplinary action against a High Court judge as its tenure is protected by the Constitution. Judges can only be removed from office by an order from the President, who will require consent from Parliament. Justice Varma, if impeached will become the first High Court judge in independent India to be removed from office What is the case Wads of currency notes were found at Justice Varma's official residence when a fire broke out there on March 14. The report of the Supreme Court-appointed committee said several stacks of burnt notes, reportedly as high as 1.5 feet, were found scattered across the storeroom of hi official residence in Delhi. “Keeping in view the direct and electronic evidence on record, this committee is formally of the view that there is sufficient substance in the allegations, and the misconduct found proved is serious enough to call for initiation of proceedings for removal of Justice Yashwant Varma,” the report said.

The Supreme Court held that the recommendation delivered by then Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and the Judges committee appointed has legal sanction.

'Does not inspire confidence': Justice Yashwant Varma's plea seeking invalidation of panel report rejected

A &nbsp;British woman whose brother died in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad in India's Gujarat state, and then received the wrong body has said the incident has "added trauma" to her family. &nbsp;Arwen Greenlaw, whose sister Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, 39, and &nbsp;his husband Jamie, 45, died in the tragic plane crash on June 12, has demanded closure as well as accountability for those who mislabelled her brother's remains.&nbsp;Speaking on a BBC show, Greenlaw said she wanted "dignity" for her brother and "closure for the family".&nbsp;"If that is not possible - because the worst case scenario is that he has been cremated as somebody else - then we need to know that in order to move on," she added.&nbsp;Greenlaw alleged "lack of forensic protocols" at the scene of the crash, and said the mislabelled remains has added trauma to her family.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/can-us-afford-trade-war-with-india-amid-evolving-geopolitics-5-must-know-geopolitical-realities-1754472797773">Can US afford trade war with India amid evolving geopolitics? 5 must-know geopolitical realities</a>&nbsp;Expressing shock she further said, "I think the whole family were and still are in complete disbelief because it is things that happen on the news and to other people. It was shocking and is confusing."&nbsp;The British Foreign Office speaking on the remains mix-up said the formal identification of bodies is a matter for the Indian authorities, while it continues to provide all necessary support to families affected by the Air India crash.&nbsp;A London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner of Air India crashed into a medical college shortly after taking off from Gujarat's Ahmedabad airport on June 12. Except for one survivor, all 241 people, including 53 Britons on board the flight lost their lives in the mishap.&nbsp;A preliminary report in to the incident found the plane’s fuel switches had been moved to cut-off just seconds after take-off, poiting fingers at a possible technical glitch or a sabotage.&nbsp;A final report into the crash is expected in 12 months after which it will be clear on how or why that happened. &nbsp;

The British Foreign Office speaking on the remains mix-up said the formal identification of bodies is a matter for the Indian authorities.

A British woman whose brother died in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad in India's Gujarat state, and then received the wrong body has said the incident has "added trauma" to her family. Arwen Greenlaw, whose sister Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, 39, and his husband Jamie, 45, died in the tragic plane crash on June 12, has demanded closure as well as accountability for those who mislabelled her brother's remains. Speaking on a BBC show, Greenlaw said she wanted "dignity" for her brother and "closure for the family". "If that is not possible - because the worst case scenario is that he has been cremated as somebody else - then we need to know that in order to move on," she added. Greenlaw alleged "lack of forensic protocols" at the scene of the crash, and said the mislabelled remains has added trauma to her family. Also Read: Can US afford trade war with India amid evolving geopolitics? 5 must-know geopolitical realities Expressing shock she further said, "I think the whole family were and still are in complete disbelief because it is things that happen on the news and to other people. It was shocking and is confusing." The British Foreign Office speaking on the remains mix-up said the formal identification of bodies is a matter for the Indian authorities, while it continues to provide all necessary support to families affected by the Air India crash. A London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner of Air India crashed into a medical college shortly after taking off from Gujarat's Ahmedabad airport on June 12. Except for one survivor, all 241 people, including 53 Britons on board the flight lost their lives in the mishap. A preliminary report in to the incident found the plane’s fuel switches had been moved to cut-off just seconds after take-off, poiting fingers at a possible technical glitch or a sabotage. A final report into the crash is expected in 12 months after which it will be clear on how or why that happened.

The British Foreign Office speaking on the remains mix-up said the formal identification of bodies is a matter for the Indian authorities.

Wrong remains of Air India crash victim from UK: Sister seeks accountability for those behind mislabelling

A former US trade official said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's announcement of additional tariffs will impact most of India's exports to the United States. Senior Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) and former Deputy US Trade Representative Wendy Cutler warned that the India-US dispute is escalating and neither side can afford to be at odds with the other.&nbsp;"Regrettably, the US-India dispute is escalating, with the President now threatening an additional 25 per cent tariff. This will essentially cut off most Indian exports to the US," Cutler was quoted as saying by AFP.&nbsp;She said that China will likely benefit from the US-India trade dispute.&nbsp;"Beijing is most probably welcoming these developments and may take modest steps now to improve its relations with Delhi. It's time for US and Indian officials to try to work out their differences in private," Cutler said in a statement.&nbsp;Bringing the total tariffs on Indian exports to 50 per cent, Donald Trump today imposed an additional tariff of 25 per cent, citing New Delhi's continual purchase of Russian oil.&nbsp;India called the US move "unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable".&nbsp;Meanwhile, Dr Ranjeet Mehta, CEO and Secretary General of non-profit PHDCCI, told ANI that the tariff's impact on the Indian economy would be negligible.&nbsp;"The US has imposed an additional 25% tariff on India. We are concerned about it and quite disappointed. However, its impact on the overall Indian economy is very negligible. Today, PHDCCI has released a report in which the 25% tariff imposed earlier was analysed, and our export to the US in 2024-25 is about 88 billion dollars. So if we look at the impact of this tariff, we have analysed an impact of about 1.87%, which is about 8.11 billion dollars. But if we look at the impact of this 25% on the overall economy, it is 0.19 per cent. The additional 25% may have an impact of about 0.38% on the overall economy," he said.&nbsp;He said that the Indian economy is resilient and robust.&nbsp;Dr Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist, Infomerics Ratings, said several sectors will be hit due to the tariffs.&nbsp;"This will severely hit sectors such as drugs and pharmaceuticals, textiles, electricals and electronics, gems and jewellery. So this is certainly a reason for us in India to be concerned, but no reason for us to be alarmed. It is essential to remember that India, unlike China, is largely a domestically driven economy...We have weathered many storms in the past, like the global financial crisis of October 2008 or even the COVID-19 pandemic. So we are confident this will cause some hits but will be able to weather this shock confidently," he added.

A former US trade official said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's announcement of additional tariffs will impact most of India's exports to the United States.

A former US trade official said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's announcement of additional tariffs will impact most of India's exports to the United States. Senior Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) and former Deputy US Trade Representative Wendy Cutler warned that the India-US dispute is escalating and neither side can afford to be at odds with the other. "Regrettably, the US-India dispute is escalating, with the President now threatening an additional 25 per cent tariff. This will essentially cut off most Indian exports to the US," Cutler was quoted as saying by AFP. She said that China will likely benefit from the US-India trade dispute. "Beijing is most probably welcoming these developments and may take modest steps now to improve its relations with Delhi. It's time for US and Indian officials to try to work out their differences in private," Cutler said in a statement. Bringing the total tariffs on Indian exports to 50 per cent, Donald Trump today imposed an additional tariff of 25 per cent, citing New Delhi's continual purchase of Russian oil. India called the US move "unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable". Meanwhile, Dr Ranjeet Mehta, CEO and Secretary General of non-profit PHDCCI, told ANI that the tariff's impact on the Indian economy would be negligible. "The US has imposed an additional 25% tariff on India. We are concerned about it and quite disappointed. However, its impact on the overall Indian economy is very negligible. Today, PHDCCI has released a report in which the 25% tariff imposed earlier was analysed, and our export to the US in 2024-25 is about 88 billion dollars. So if we look at the impact of this tariff, we have analysed an impact of about 1.87%, which is about 8.11 billion dollars. But if we look at the impact of this 25% on the overall economy, it is 0.19 per cent. The additional 25% may have an impact of about 0.38% on the overall economy," he said. He said that the Indian economy is resilient and robust. Dr Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist, Infomerics Ratings, said several sectors will be hit due to the tariffs. "This will severely hit sectors such as drugs and pharmaceuticals, textiles, electricals and electronics, gems and jewellery. So this is certainly a reason for us in India to be concerned, but no reason for us to be alarmed. It is essential to remember that India, unlike China, is largely a domestically driven economy...We have weathered many storms in the past, like the global financial crisis of October 2008 or even the COVID-19 pandemic. So we are confident this will cause some hits but will be able to weather this shock confidently," he added.

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Hours after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's controversial remarks pertaining to those opposed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's views, Telangana CMO clarified that the Chief Minister used a figurative political expression while addressing a gathering at Jantar Mantar to emphasise state's strong resolve to defeat "anti-democratic forces" through "democratic means". &nbsp;The CMO release said that some media platforms have quoted a line of the Chief Minister, "which is stripped of full context," and is leading to "inaccurate interpretation". &nbsp;"We would like to clarify that this quote, as shared, is incomplete and stripped of its full context, leading to a misleading and inaccurate interpretation. The Hon'ble Chief Minister, while addressing a gathering at Jantar Mantar, used a figurative political expression to emphasise Telangana's strong resolve to defeat regressive and anti-democratic forces through democratic means. His comments were in the context of fighting for backward class reservations and protecting constitutional values--not as a threat or literal statement," the CMO said. &nbsp;It said Telangana has always stood for democratic principles, pluralism, and constructive political discourse. The Chief Minister's controversial remarks have gone viral. “Whoever it is, whether rich or in any position, if he comes against Rahul Gandhi's command or rule, Telangana is going to write his death order. We have come here to Jantar Mantar to spread Rahul's message across the country,” Revanth Reddy had said. Congress leaders said they held a protest in Delhi to press for immediate assent to the bill passed by the Telangana government to ensure 42% reservation for OBCs in education, employment, and local governance. Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X that the Telangana Government and Congress sat on a dharna in Delhi today, demanding that the President assent to the law reserving 42% for backward classes in education, employment and local government. &nbsp;"This law is a major advance towards the Constitution's vision of social justice, grounded in data from the caste census. I am grateful to INDIA leaders who voiced their support, and hope the Hon'ble President will take note and assent," Rahul Gandhi said. &nbsp;"This fight is not just for Telangana. It is a collective fight to ensure that Indians from marginalised communities have their rightful share in power and progress," he added.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The CMO release said that some media platforms have quoted a line of the Chief Minister, "which is stripped of full context," and is leading to "inaccurate interpretation".

Hours after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's controversial remarks pertaining to those opposed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's views, Telangana CMO clarified that the Chief Minister used a figurative political expression while addressing a gathering at Jantar Mantar to emphasise state's strong resolve to defeat "anti-democratic forces" through "democratic means". The CMO release said that some media platforms have quoted a line of the Chief Minister, "which is stripped of full context," and is leading to "inaccurate interpretation". "We would like to clarify that this quote, as shared, is incomplete and stripped of its full context, leading to a misleading and inaccurate interpretation. The Hon'ble Chief Minister, while addressing a gathering at Jantar Mantar, used a figurative political expression to emphasise Telangana's strong resolve to defeat regressive and anti-democratic forces through democratic means. His comments were in the context of fighting for backward class reservations and protecting constitutional values--not as a threat or literal statement," the CMO said. It said Telangana has always stood for democratic principles, pluralism, and constructive political discourse. The Chief Minister's controversial remarks have gone viral. “Whoever it is, whether rich or in any position, if he comes against Rahul Gandhi's command or rule, Telangana is going to write his death order. We have come here to Jantar Mantar to spread Rahul's message across the country,” Revanth Reddy had said. Congress leaders said they held a protest in Delhi to press for immediate assent to the bill passed by the Telangana government to ensure 42% reservation for OBCs in education, employment, and local governance. Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X that the Telangana Government and Congress sat on a dharna in Delhi today, demanding that the President assent to the law reserving 42% for backward classes in education, employment and local government. "This law is a major advance towards the Constitution's vision of social justice, grounded in data from the caste census. I am grateful to INDIA leaders who voiced their support, and hope the Hon'ble President will take note and assent," Rahul Gandhi said. "This fight is not just for Telangana. It is a collective fight to ensure that Indians from marginalised communities have their rightful share in power and progress," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The CMO release said that some media platforms have quoted a line of the Chief Minister, "which is stripped of full context," and is leading to "inaccurate interpretation".

Telangana CMO clarifies Revanth Reddy's controversial remarks on those opposed to Rahul Gandhi

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to furnish by August 9 the details of around 65 lakh electors left out from the draft electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.&nbsp;A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh asked the counsel for the poll panel to furnish the details of deleted voters, the data which has been already shared with the political parties, and give a copy to the NGO, Association For Democratic Reforms.&nbsp;The NGO, which has challenged the June 24 order of the Election Commission directing for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, filed a fresh application seeking direction to the poll panel to publish the names of around 65 lakh deleted voters with the mention whether they are dead, permanently migrated or not considered for any other reason.&nbsp;The bench told advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the NGO, that the reason for deletion would come in subsequent time as it is now only a draft list.&nbsp;However, Bhushan contended that some political parties have been given a list of deleted voters but they have not further clarified whether the said voter is dead or migrated.&nbsp;The bench told the ECI's counsel, "We will see every voter likely to be affected and get the required information. You (ECI) file a reply by Saturday and let Mr Bhushan look at it and then we can see what is disclosed and what is not disclosed." Bhushan alleged that 75 percent of voters, who have filled the enumeration form have not furnished any supporting documents mentioned in the list of 11 documents and their names were included on the recommendation of Booth Level Officer (BLO) of the poll panel.&nbsp;The bench said it is commencing hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the June 24 order of the poll panel on August 12 and the NGO can make these averments on that day.&nbsp;Terming the Election Commission a constitutional authority deemed to act in accordance with law, the top court had said on July 29 that it will step in immediately if there is "mass exclusion" in the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar.&nbsp;It had fixed a timeline for considering a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's SIR exercise in Bihar and said the hearing on the issue will be held on August 12 and 13.&nbsp;Earlier, observing there should be "en masse inclusion" instead of "en masse exclusion” in the ongoing SIR exercise of voters' list in poll-bound Bihar, the top court asked the Election Commission to continue accepting Aadhaar and voter ID documents.&nbsp;Underscoring the "presumption of genuineness" of the two documents, the top court also refused to stay the publication of the draft electoral roll in Bihar.&nbsp;The draft roll was published on August 1 and the final roll on September 30 amid opposition claims that the ongoing exercise will deprive crores of eligible citizens from their right to vote.&nbsp;On August 1, the poll panel came out with the much-anticipated 'draft electoral rolls' in Bihar, enlisting 7.24 crore voters but knocking off more than 65 lakh names, claiming that most of the persons concerned had died or migrated.&nbsp;The draft electoral rolls, prepared as part of the SIR, which has caused much controversy as the exercise was ordered with just a few months left for assembly polls, are available for voters online.&nbsp;The EC has said it was making available printed copies, district-wise, to representatives of political parties so that anomalies, if any, could be flagged during the 'claims and objections' phase, which would continue till September 1 before the 'final rolls' are published.&nbsp;The reasons cited by the EC for non-inclusion of previously registered voters in the draft rolls included death (22.34 lakh), "permanently shifted/absent" (36.28 lakh) and "already enrolled (at more than one places)" (7.01 lakh).&nbsp;The EC affidavit in the top court has justified its ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, saying it adds to the purity of the election by "weeding out ineligible persons" from the electoral rolls.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The draft roll was published on August 1 and the final roll on September 30 amid opposition claims that the ongoing exercise will deprive crores of eligible citizens from their right to vote.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to furnish by August 9 the details of around 65 lakh electors left out from the draft electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh asked the counsel for the poll panel to furnish the details of deleted voters, the data which has been already shared with the political parties, and give a copy to the NGO, Association For Democratic Reforms. The NGO, which has challenged the June 24 order of the Election Commission directing for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, filed a fresh application seeking direction to the poll panel to publish the names of around 65 lakh deleted voters with the mention whether they are dead, permanently migrated or not considered for any other reason. The bench told advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the NGO, that the reason for deletion would come in subsequent time as it is now only a draft list. However, Bhushan contended that some political parties have been given a list of deleted voters but they have not further clarified whether the said voter is dead or migrated. The bench told the ECI's counsel, "We will see every voter likely to be affected and get the required information. You (ECI) file a reply by Saturday and let Mr Bhushan look at it and then we can see what is disclosed and what is not disclosed." Bhushan alleged that 75 percent of voters, who have filled the enumeration form have not furnished any supporting documents mentioned in the list of 11 documents and their names were included on the recommendation of Booth Level Officer (BLO) of the poll panel. The bench said it is commencing hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the June 24 order of the poll panel on August 12 and the NGO can make these averments on that day. Terming the Election Commission a constitutional authority deemed to act in accordance with law, the top court had said on July 29 that it will step in immediately if there is "mass exclusion" in the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar. It had fixed a timeline for considering a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's SIR exercise in Bihar and said the hearing on the issue will be held on August 12 and 13. Earlier, observing there should be "en masse inclusion" instead of "en masse exclusion” in the ongoing SIR exercise of voters' list in poll-bound Bihar, the top court asked the Election Commission to continue accepting Aadhaar and voter ID documents. Underscoring the "presumption of genuineness" of the two documents, the top court also refused to stay the publication of the draft electoral roll in Bihar. The draft roll was published on August 1 and the final roll on September 30 amid opposition claims that the ongoing exercise will deprive crores of eligible citizens from their right to vote. On August 1, the poll panel came out with the much-anticipated 'draft electoral rolls' in Bihar, enlisting 7.24 crore voters but knocking off more than 65 lakh names, claiming that most of the persons concerned had died or migrated. The draft electoral rolls, prepared as part of the SIR, which has caused much controversy as the exercise was ordered with just a few months left for assembly polls, are available for voters online. The EC has said it was making available printed copies, district-wise, to representatives of political parties so that anomalies, if any, could be flagged during the 'claims and objections' phase, which would continue till September 1 before the 'final rolls' are published. The reasons cited by the EC for non-inclusion of previously registered voters in the draft rolls included death (22.34 lakh), "permanently shifted/absent" (36.28 lakh) and "already enrolled (at more than one places)" (7.01 lakh). The EC affidavit in the top court has justified its ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, saying it adds to the purity of the election by "weeding out ineligible persons" from the electoral rolls. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The draft roll was published on August 1 and the final roll on September 30 amid opposition claims that the ongoing exercise will deprive crores of eligible citizens from their right to vote.

Supreme Court asks ECI to provide details on reasons for deleting 6.5 million voters from electoral roll

The death toll has risen to five after the cloudburst in Uttarakhand that triggered devastating flash floods and mudslides on Wednesday (Aug 5), after rescuers retrieved one more body. More than 100 have been reported missing, including a group of 28 tourists from Kerala, after the disaster struck Dharali in Uttarkashi district. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that around 190 people have been rescued.&nbsp;The Indian Army has intensified search and rescue operations, with over 225 personnel, including infantry and engineering teams, deployed in the region. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police are also part of the rescue and relief.&nbsp;<h2>Kerala tourists reported missing</h2>&nbsp;According to relatives of the Kerala tourists, who have gone missing following the deadly disaster, the group of 28 was set to leave Uttarkashi for Gangotri around 8:30 in the morning, news agency PTI reported. A relative of one of the couples said that she talked to them a day ago. The couple was leaving Gangotri through the same route where landslides had occurred. The relatives are now unable to contact them. The Haridwar-based travel agency that organised the 10-day Uttarakhand tour for them is also unable to provide any updates.&nbsp;Of the 28 people, 20 were reportedly from Kerala but settled in Maharashtra, while the other eight resided in different districts in Kerala. Several houses, hotels, and homestays were wiped away following the cloudburst that triggered flash floods in the Dharali area.&nbsp;<h2>51 tourists from Maharashtra safe</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, 51 tourists from Maharashtra, who were stranded in the Uttarkashi district, are safe, the state government said on Wednesday (Aug 6). According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 11 of the tourists are from the Nanded district, while the remaining 40 are from other districts of the state.&nbsp;The Maharashtra government is coordinating with the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority and the Uttarkashi District Disaster Management Centre to provide assistance and ensure safe evacuation of the tourists. &nbsp;

The Indian Army has intensified search and rescue operations, with over 225 personnel, including infantry and engineering teams, deployed in the region.

The death toll has risen to five after the cloudburst in Uttarakhand that triggered devastating flash floods and mudslides on Wednesday (Aug 5), after rescuers retrieved one more body. More than 100 have been reported missing, including a group of 28 tourists from Kerala, after the disaster struck Dharali in Uttarkashi district. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that around 190 people have been rescued. The Indian Army has intensified search and rescue operations, with over 225 personnel, including infantry and engineering teams, deployed in the region. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police are also part of the rescue and relief. Kerala tourists reported missing According to relatives of the Kerala tourists, who have gone missing following the deadly disaster, the group of 28 was set to leave Uttarkashi for Gangotri around 8:30 in the morning, news agency PTI reported. A relative of one of the couples said that she talked to them a day ago. The couple was leaving Gangotri through the same route where landslides had occurred. The relatives are now unable to contact them. The Haridwar-based travel agency that organised the 10-day Uttarakhand tour for them is also unable to provide any updates. Of the 28 people, 20 were reportedly from Kerala but settled in Maharashtra, while the other eight resided in different districts in Kerala. Several houses, hotels, and homestays were wiped away following the cloudburst that triggered flash floods in the Dharali area. 51 tourists from Maharashtra safe Meanwhile, 51 tourists from Maharashtra, who were stranded in the Uttarkashi district, are safe, the state government said on Wednesday (Aug 6). According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 11 of the tourists are from the Nanded district, while the remaining 40 are from other districts of the state. The Maharashtra government is coordinating with the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority and the Uttarkashi District Disaster Management Centre to provide assistance and ensure safe evacuation of the tourists.

The Indian Army has intensified search and rescue operations, with over 225 personnel, including infantry and engineering teams, deployed in the region.

Uttarkashi cloudburst: Death toll rises to five; Kerala tourist group of 28 missing

The Indian economy is “doing very well” and contributing more to global growth than the US, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday, days after US President Donald Trump’s remark of India being a dead economy.The country is expected to grow 6.5 per cent, as against the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) estimate of about 3 per cent global growth in 2025, Malhotra told reporters at the central bank headquarters here.“We are contributing about 18 per cent, which is more than the US where the contribution is expected to be much less — about 11 per cent or something. We are doing very well and we will continue to improve further,” Malhotra said, replying to a question on Trump’s recent comments.Malhotra said the aspirational growth rate for India should be more than 6.5 per cent, which the RBI is projecting for FY25, and added that the country has grown at a yearly average of 7.8 per cent in the past.Amid the trade policy negotiations, Trump had called India as a “dead economy” while expressing disappointment with New Delhi’s posturing to continue buying cheap oil from Russia.“I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together,” Trump had reportedly said.This statement and the ones following that were as sharp a critique, while having the potential to destabilise the India-US relationship, have also led to concerns over exact tariffs and penalties for buying Russian oil that await India from the Trump administration.Malhotra said the RBI does not expect any impact on inflation because of the tariff-related aspects, while Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta elaborated that there will not be any first order impact of the geopolitical issues on the domestic inflation.Even in the event of India being forced to shift away from Russian oil because of US concerns, there will not be any impact on domestic inflation, Malhotra said.He said this fiscal year, authorities will step in to ensure that the purchase prices of petroleum prices do not pinch the common man, hinting of a possible cut in duties if the oil becomes dearer.

The RBI governor said the aspirational growth rate for India should be more than 6.5 per cent, which the RBI is projecting for FY25, and added that the country has grown at a yearly average of 7.8 per cent in the past.

The Indian economy is “doing very well” and contributing more to global growth than the US, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday, days after US President Donald Trump’s remark of India being a dead economy. The country is expected to grow 6.5 per cent, as against the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) estimate of about 3 per cent global growth in 2025, Malhotra told reporters at the central bank headquarters here. “We are contributing about 18 per cent, which is more than the US where the contribution is expected to be much less — about 11 per cent or something. We are doing very well and we will continue to improve further,” Malhotra said, replying to a question on Trump’s recent comments. Malhotra said the aspirational growth rate for India should be more than 6.5 per cent, which the RBI is projecting for FY25, and added that the country has grown at a yearly average of 7.8 per cent in the past. Amid the trade policy negotiations, Trump had called India as a “dead economy” while expressing disappointment with New Delhi’s posturing to continue buying cheap oil from Russia. “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together,” Trump had reportedly said. This statement and the ones following that were as sharp a critique, while having the potential to destabilise the India-US relationship, have also led to concerns over exact tariffs and penalties for buying Russian oil that await India from the Trump administration. Malhotra said the RBI does not expect any impact on inflation because of the tariff-related aspects, while Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta elaborated that there will not be any first order impact of the geopolitical issues on the domestic inflation. Even in the event of India being forced to shift away from Russian oil because of US concerns, there will not be any impact on domestic inflation, Malhotra said. He said this fiscal year, authorities will step in to ensure that the purchase prices of petroleum prices do not pinch the common man, hinting of a possible cut in duties if the oil becomes dearer.

The RBI governor said the aspirational growth rate for India should be more than 6.5 per cent, which the RBI is projecting for FY25, and added that the country has grown at a yearly average of 7.8 per cent in the past.

RBI governor reacts to Trump's 'dead economy' remark - Here's how he defended India

Reacting to Donald Trump's additional tariff on India, New Delhi said on Wednesday that the US action was “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable” and that it will take actions necessary to safeguard its national interests.&nbsp;"It is extremely unfortunate that the US chose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries are also taking in their national interest. We reiterate that these actions are unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable. India will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.&nbsp;Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order levying an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports for continuing to buy Russian energy products despite his earlier 25 per cent tariff.&nbsp;"The United States has in recent days targeted India’s oil imports from Russia. We have already made clear our position on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India," the Indian statement added.&nbsp;According to the order issued by the White House, Donald Trump cited matters of national security and foreign policy concerns, as well as other relevant trade laws, for the increase, claiming that India's imports of Russian oil, directly or indirectly, pose an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to the United States.&nbsp;With this, the total tariff on Indian goods will add up to 50 per cent. The initial tariff will be implemented from August 7; the additional levy will come into effect after 21 days.&nbsp;The Executive Order also allows modifications based on changing circumstances, including potential retaliation by other countries or steps taken by Russia or India.

Reacting to Donald Trump's additional tariffs on India, New Delhi said on Wednesday that the US action was “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable” and that it will take actions necessary to safeguard its national interests.

Reacting to Donald Trump's additional tariff on India, New Delhi said on Wednesday that the US action was “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable” and that it will take actions necessary to safeguard its national interests. "It is extremely unfortunate that the US chose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries are also taking in their national interest. We reiterate that these actions are unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable. India will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order levying an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports for continuing to buy Russian energy products despite his earlier 25 per cent tariff. "The United States has in recent days targeted India’s oil imports from Russia. We have already made clear our position on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India," the Indian statement added. According to the order issued by the White House, Donald Trump cited matters of national security and foreign policy concerns, as well as other relevant trade laws, for the increase, claiming that India's imports of Russian oil, directly or indirectly, pose an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to the United States. With this, the total tariff on Indian goods will add up to 50 per cent. The initial tariff will be implemented from August 7; the additional levy will come into effect after 21 days. The Executive Order also allows modifications based on changing circumstances, including potential retaliation by other countries or steps taken by Russia or India.

MEA called Donald Trump's tariff action against India unfortunate.

India reacts to Donald Trump's additional 25 per cent tariff: 'Unreasonable, unjustified'

At the inauguration of the Kartavya Bhavan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the&nbsp;central government spends Rs 1500 crore as rent on properties that house ministries. Kartavya Bhavan is the first among several upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings that aim to streamline administrative processes.&nbsp;"The working conditions of these administrative buildings were very bad…Many ministries of the Indian government are being run from 50 different locations in Delhi. Most of these ministries are being run from rented buildings, with an annual expenditure of Rs 1.5 thousand crores. This amount is being spent by the central government just to pay rent...Many more Kartavya Bhavans are also being made,” he said at the inauguration&nbsp;event.&nbsp;PM Modi said that in the newly constructed infrastructure, like the Kartavya Path, the New Parliament House, etc, will act as places where policies linked to Viksit Bharat are formulated.&nbsp;"We are witnessing the achievements related to the creation of modern India... Kartavya Path, New Parliament House, New Raksha Bhawan, Bharat Mandapam, National War Memorial, and now Kartavya Bhavan - these are not just ordinary infrastructures. Here, policies of Viksit Bharat will be formulated, and important decisions will be made. In the times to come, the direction of the nation will be decided from here," he added.&nbsp;PM Modi further said that these projects represent the core values of India's "democracy and Constitution".&nbsp;Earlier, posting about the Kartavya Bhawan on New Delhi's Kartavya Path, the Prime Minister expressed over the project.&nbsp;"Kartavya Bhavan, on the path of duty, is a symbol of our unwavering commitment and continuous efforts toward serving every individual. It will not only help in swiftly delivering our policies and schemes to the people but will also provide a new momentum to the country's development. I am deeply proud to dedicate this building, an example of state-of-the-art infrastructure, to the nation," PM Modi posted on X in Hindi.&nbsp;The office complex has an area of around 1.5 lakh square metres across two basements and seven levels (ground + six floors). It will house offices of the Ministries/Departments of Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, DoPT, Petroleum &amp; Natural Gas, and the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA).

At the inauguration of the Kartavya Bhavan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the central government spends Rs 1500 crore as rent on properties that house ministries.

At the inauguration of the Kartavya Bhavan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the central government spends Rs 1500 crore as rent on properties that house ministries. Kartavya Bhavan is the first among several upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings that aim to streamline administrative processes. "The working conditions of these administrative buildings were very bad…Many ministries of the Indian government are being run from 50 different locations in Delhi. Most of these ministries are being run from rented buildings, with an annual expenditure of Rs 1.5 thousand crores. This amount is being spent by the central government just to pay rent...Many more Kartavya Bhavans are also being made,” he said at the inauguration event. PM Modi said that in the newly constructed infrastructure, like the Kartavya Path, the New Parliament House, etc, will act as places where policies linked to Viksit Bharat are formulated. "We are witnessing the achievements related to the creation of modern India... Kartavya Path, New Parliament House, New Raksha Bhawan, Bharat Mandapam, National War Memorial, and now Kartavya Bhavan - these are not just ordinary infrastructures. Here, policies of Viksit Bharat will be formulated, and important decisions will be made. In the times to come, the direction of the nation will be decided from here," he added. PM Modi further said that these projects represent the core values of India's "democracy and Constitution". Earlier, posting about the Kartavya Bhawan on New Delhi's Kartavya Path, the Prime Minister expressed over the project. "Kartavya Bhavan, on the path of duty, is a symbol of our unwavering commitment and continuous efforts toward serving every individual. It will not only help in swiftly delivering our policies and schemes to the people but will also provide a new momentum to the country's development. I am deeply proud to dedicate this building, an example of state-of-the-art infrastructure, to the nation," PM Modi posted on X in Hindi. The office complex has an area of around 1.5 lakh square metres across two basements and seven levels (ground + six floors). It will house offices of the Ministries/Departments of Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, MSME, DoPT, Petroleum & Natural Gas, and the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA).

Kartavya Bhavan inauguration: PM Narendra Modi said that in the newly constructed infrastructure, like the Kartavya Path, the New Parliament House, etc, will act as places where policies linked to Viksit Bharat are formulated.

How much rent does the government pay for ministries? PM Modi reveals at Kartavya Bhavan inauguration

In an escalation in the trade tensions between the United States and India, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports into the US. According to the executive order, the move has been taken against India for directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia. The tariffs are set to take effect in three weeks and will be added on top of the 25 per cent levies earlier announced by Trump.&nbsp;“I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil,” the order reads. “Accordingly, and as consistent with applicable law, articles of India imported into the customs territory of the United States shall be subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25 percent.”&nbsp;The order threatened potential penalties on other countries deemed to be “directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.”

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The US president further threatened in the order, “Should a foreign country retaliate against the United States in response to this action, I may modify this order to ensure the efficacy of the actions herein ordered.”&nbsp;It further warned Russia against taking any step, “Should the Government of the Russian Federation or a foreign country impacted by this order take significant steps to address the national emergency described in section 1 of this order and align sufficiently with the United States on national security, foreign policy, and economic matters, I may further modify this order.”&nbsp;Earlier on Monday (Aug 4), the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the US tariffs “unjustified and unreasonable”, adding that “India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is in Moscow to hold meetings with senior Russian officials on Thursday (Aug 7) over India-Russia defence and security cooperation, oil sanctions, and an upcoming Modi-Putin summit.

According to US President Donald Trump’s executive order, the move has been taken against India for directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia.

In an escalation in the trade tensions between the United States and India, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports into the US. According to the executive order, the move has been taken against India for directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia. The tariffs are set to take effect in three weeks and will be added on top of the 25 per cent levies earlier announced by Trump. “I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil,” the order reads. “Accordingly, and as consistent with applicable law, articles of India imported into the customs territory of the United States shall be subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25 percent.” The order threatened potential penalties on other countries deemed to be “directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.”

According to US President Donald Trump’s executive order, the move has been taken against India for directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia.

Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India over continued purchase of Russian oil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China from August 31 to September&nbsp;1 to attend the&nbsp;Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This will be PM Modi's first visit to China after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between the troops of the two nations in Eastern Ladakh.&nbsp;PM Modi last visited China in 2018. This will be his sixth visit as the Prime Minister of India. PM Modi will visit Japan on August 30, where he will hold bilateral&nbsp;talks with his Japanese counterpart.&nbsp;India and China's bilateral&nbsp;relationship had come under severe strain after Beijing's attempts to transgress the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border, were thwarted by the Indian military.&nbsp;&nbsp;Indian Army's 20 soldiers died in the line of duty in the Galwan Valley in a bloody hand-to-hand combat with Chinese troops. An unspecified number of Chinese troops, including officers, also perished in the clash.&nbsp;Over the last few months, the two nations have shown signs of a thaw.&nbsp;Last month, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited China, where he met with President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. They talked about outstanding issues like sharing water resources data, trade sanctions, and reducing tensions on the Line of Actual Control.&nbsp;Last year, Modi and Xi Jinping held their first formal talks in five years on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan.&nbsp;India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri said after the meeting that the two leaders had affirmed stable and amicable bilateral relations between India and China.&nbsp;"The two leaders affirmed that stable, predictable, and amicable bilateral relations between India and China, as two neighbours and the two largest nations on earth, will have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity,” Misri had said.&nbsp;Modi's China visit comes days after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on India over its oil and weapons trade with Russia. He has threatened to impose more tariffs on New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China from August 31 to September 1 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This will be PM Modi's first visit to China after the Galwan Valley clash between the troops of the two nations in Eastern Ladakh in 2020.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China from August 31 to September 1 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This will be PM Modi's first visit to China after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between the troops of the two nations in Eastern Ladakh. PM Modi last visited China in 2018. This will be his sixth visit as the Prime Minister of India. PM Modi will visit Japan on August 30, where he will hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart. India and China's bilateral relationship had come under severe strain after Beijing's attempts to transgress the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border, were thwarted by the Indian military. Indian Army's 20 soldiers died in the line of duty in the Galwan Valley in a bloody hand-to-hand combat with Chinese troops. An unspecified number of Chinese troops, including officers, also perished in the clash. Over the last few months, the two nations have shown signs of a thaw. Last month, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited China, where he met with President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. They talked about outstanding issues like sharing water resources data, trade sanctions, and reducing tensions on the Line of Actual Control. Last year, Modi and Xi Jinping held their first formal talks in five years on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan. India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri said after the meeting that the two leaders had affirmed stable and amicable bilateral relations between India and China. "The two leaders affirmed that stable, predictable, and amicable bilateral relations between India and China, as two neighbours and the two largest nations on earth, will have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity,” Misri had said. Modi's China visit comes days after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on India over its oil and weapons trade with Russia. He has threatened to impose more tariffs on New Delhi.

PM Modi's China visit: This will be his sixth visit as the Prime Minister of India

PM Modi to visit China on August 31, to attend SCO Summit

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Kartavya Bhavan-3 on Wednesday (Aug 6), employees of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) wrote to PM Modi and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), complaining about cramped workspaces that lack “spatial integrity”. The officers have also highlighted that while even section officers had shared rooms, and deputy secretaries and under-secretaries had individual rooms, no rooms have been given to section and assistant section officers (SOs and ASOs). Under secretaries and deputy secretaries have been given shared rooms.&nbsp;In their letter sent on Tuesday (Aug 5), the officers said, “It is pertinent to highlight that the seating arrangement in Kartavya Bhavan-3 lacks the necessary spatial integrity and functional separations for its sections.” They further added that not having separate rooms “adversely affects focus and critical thinking” and “discreet handling of sensitive matters.”

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“Under secretaries, who are entrusted to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters like classified files, court cases, and vigilance issues, require a private workspace,” the letter reads. “However, they have been provided open office space, wherein their telephonic and in-person discussions with senior authorities and other officials can be easily overheard, posing a serious risk to confidentiality.”&nbsp;This “directly undermines the Prime Minister’s vision of providing adequate and modernised working environment for all officers. It seems the very infrastructure designed to last for decades is being mismanaged and failing to meet its intended purpose from the very beginning.”&nbsp;The officers argued that the arrangement in the new building goes against the office space norms provided by the MoHUA. The officials have demanded that the ministries be directed to review existing seating arrangements and implement corrective measures. They also asked for the allocation of adequate office spaces, including closed chambers for officials.&nbsp;Kartavya Bhavan-3, which spans 1,50,000 square metres with a 40,000 square metres basement and a parking lot for 600 cars, is the first of the 10 upcoming buildings of the Common Central Secretariat (CCS). The project is located at Kartavya Path in New Delhi and aims to bring greater efficiency by bringing various ministries and departments under one roof. &nbsp;

In their letter sent on Tuesday (Aug 5), the officers said that the seating arrangement in Kartavya Bhavan-3 lacks the necessary spatial integrity and functional separations for its sections.

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Kartavya Bhavan-3 on Wednesday (Aug 6), employees of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) wrote to PM Modi and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), complaining about cramped workspaces that lack “spatial integrity”. The officers have also highlighted that while even section officers had shared rooms, and deputy secretaries and under-secretaries had individual rooms, no rooms have been given to section and assistant section officers (SOs and ASOs). Under secretaries and deputy secretaries have been given shared rooms. In their letter sent on Tuesday (Aug 5), the officers said, “It is pertinent to highlight that the seating arrangement in Kartavya Bhavan-3 lacks the necessary spatial integrity and functional separations for its sections.” They further added that not having separate rooms “adversely affects focus and critical thinking” and “discreet handling of sensitive matters.”

In their letter sent on Tuesday (Aug 5), the officers said that the seating arrangement in Kartavya Bhavan-3 lacks the necessary spatial integrity and functional separations for its sections.

‘Open office space poses confidentiality risk’: Govt officers say newly inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan ‘lacks spatial integrity’

A ruling-BJP MP, Bhim Singh, raised concerns over the Gaya International Airport in Bihar being referred to as 'GAY', which is its aviation code. He highlighted how it is 'socially and culturally offensive and uncomfortable'. During the ongoing Monsoon Session in the Rajya Sabha, Singh submitted a written complaint. He asked, "Whether the government has been made aware of any complaints, suggestions or public sentiments in this regard, if so, the response or discussion by the government on the same."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/monsoon-session-of-parliament-to-begin-from-july-21-1753027179812/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/monsoon-session-of-parliament-to-begin-from-july-21-1753027179812/embed</a>&nbsp;Singh suggested the government change it to a 'culturally appropriate code'. The code is something you see on your boarding pass, like 'BOM' for Mumbai, erstwhile Bombay. Will that need to be wiped out too, as that also suggests about the country's colonial past.&nbsp;These codes are assigned by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are usually permanent and are rarely changed. It is only for an exceptional case that it is changed. As of now, ‘there are over 17,000 possible code combinations and currently approximately 11,300 codes are assigned.’ The body assigns approximately 40-50 codes annually, as per its official website.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/parliament-monsoon-session-fiery-debate-expected-as-lok-sabha-takes-up-operation-sindoor-today-1753666101944">Parliament monsoon session: Fiery debate expected as Lok Sabha takes up Operation Sindoor today</a> Responding to the MP's question, Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, wrote, “IATA location codes are primarily intended for commercial airline operations and are issued at the request of airline operators. Air India had earlier approached IATA seeking a change of the existing airport code. However, IATA has conveyed that under the provisions of IATA Resolution 763, assigned three-letter codes are considered permanent and are altered only under exceptional circumstances, usually involving air safety concerns."&nbsp;The BJP MP's concern has sparked a debate online, and it's only getting bigger.&nbsp;

A ruling-BJP MP, Bhim Singh, raised concerns over the Gaya International Airport in Bihar being referred to as 'GAY', which is its aviation code. He highlighted how it is 'socially and culturally offensive and uncomfortable'.During the ongoing Monsoon Session in the Rajya Sabha, Singh submitted a written complaint. He asked, "Whether the government has been made aware of any complaints, suggestions or public sentiments in this regard, if so, the response or discussion by the government on the same." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/monsoon-session-of-parliament-to-begin-from-july-21-1753027179812/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/monsoon-session-of-parliament-to-begin-from-july-21-1753027179812/embed</a> Singh suggested the government change it to a 'culturally appropriate code'. The code is something you see on your boarding pass, like 'BOM' for Mumbai, erstwhile Bombay. Will that need to change, as that also suggests about the country's colonial past? These codes are assigned by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are usually permanent and are rarely changed. It is only for an exceptional case that it is changed. As of now, ‘there are over 17,000 possible code combinations and currently approximately 11,300 codes are assigned.’ The body assigns approximately 40-50 codes annually, as per its official website. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/parliament-monsoon-session-fiery-debate-expected-as-lok-sabha-takes-up-operation-sindoor-today-1753666101944">Parliament monsoon session: Fiery debate expected as Lok Sabha takes up Operation Sindoor today</a> Responding to the MP's question, Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, wrote, “IATA location codes are primarily intended for commercial airline operations and are issued at the request of airline operators. Air India had earlier approached IATA seeking a change of the existing airport code. However, IATA has conveyed that under the provisions of IATA Resolution 763, assigned three-letter codes are considered permanent and are altered only under exceptional circumstances, usually involving air safety concerns."

A ruling-BJP MP, Bhim Singh, raised concerns over the Gaya International Airport in Bihar being referred to as 'GAY', which is its aviation code. He highlighted how it is 'socially and culturally offensive and uncomfortable'.

A ruling-BJP MP, Bhim Singh, raised concerns over the Gaya International Airport in Bihar being referred to as 'GAY', which is its aviation code. He highlighted how it is 'socially and culturally offensive and uncomfortable'. During the ongoing Monsoon Session in the Rajya Sabha, Singh submitted a written complaint. He asked, "Whether the government has been made aware of any complaints, suggestions or public sentiments in this regard, if so, the response or discussion by the government on the same." https://www.wionews.com/videos/monsoon-session-of-parliament-to-begin-from-july-21-1753027179812/embed Singh suggested the government change it to a 'culturally appropriate code'. The code is something you see on your boarding pass, like 'BOM' for Mumbai, erstwhile Bombay. Will that need to be wiped out too, as that also suggests about the country's colonial past. These codes are assigned by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are usually permanent and are rarely changed. It is only for an exceptional case that it is changed. As of now, ‘there are over 17,000 possible code combinations and currently approximately 11,300 codes are assigned.’ The body assigns approximately 40-50 codes annually, as per its official website. Also read: Parliament monsoon session: Fiery debate expected as Lok Sabha takes up Operation Sindoor today Responding to the MP's question, Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, wrote, “IATA location codes are primarily intended for commercial airline operations and are issued at the request of airline operators. Air India had earlier approached IATA seeking a change of the existing airport code. However, IATA has conveyed that under the provisions of IATA Resolution 763, assigned three-letter codes are considered permanent and are altered only under exceptional circumstances, usually involving air safety concerns." The BJP MP's concern has sparked a debate online, and it's only getting bigger.

A ruling-BJP MP, Bhim Singh, raised concerns over the Gaya International Airport in Bihar being referred to as 'GAY', which is its aviation code. He highlighted how it is 'socially and culturally offensive and uncomfortable'.

'Culturally offensive and uncomfortable': BJP MP raises concerns over Gaya airport’s ‘GAY’ code. Here's what the govt said

During a visit to a flood-affected area in Kanpur Dehat on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked a row after he purportedly told local residents that they are “Ganga’s children” and thus, the “Ganga river reaches your doorstep to clean your feet, and this would take you directly to heaven.” As soon as the video surfaced on social media, netizens expressed anger against the minister.&nbsp;In the viral video, Sanjay Nishad is purportedly heard making these statements to villagers, even after they were trying to highlight issues caused by the waterlogging triggered due to the rise of the Ganga River after heavy rains.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in the video, a woman travelling with the minister and his team tries to explain the Nishad statements to an elderly woman. In response to the minister's remarks, the elderly woman said, “Stay here with us and take the blessings of Ganga yourself."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;Mother Ganga comes to wash the feet of Ganga-putras, Ganga-putras goes straight to heaven.&quot; This was the Response by Minister Sanjay Kumar Nishad when locals tried to explain the problems people were facing in the flood-affected Bhognipur village in Kanpur Dehat. BTW, The… <a href="https://t.co/CYxpX2V5SR">pic.twitter.com/CYxpX2V5SR</a>&mdash; Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) <a href="https://twitter.com/zoo_bear/status/1952623095551861034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Later, when the minister Sanjay Nishad asked about his remarks, he told the Indian Express that the government is providing food packets and cooked food to the stranded people, “but one needs to highlight positive thoughts to them also, and that is what I did."&nbsp;He also said, “We cannot stop water and this is not a one-day or one-year problem. I was trying to give them emotional support". He further added, “It is important to instill positive thinking and hope. Otherwise, the opposition will spread negativity."<h3>IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall</h3>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and other regions of Uttar Pradesh over the next three days. It also predicted isolated extremely heavy rainfall over northwest Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand between Tuesday and Wednesday.&nbsp;In a tragic turn of events, over 402 villages across 17 districts lie submerged amid a flood-like situation and severe waterlogging in several parts of Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, over 84,000 people are affected, and 16 have died in just 24 hours.

Residents of Kanpur Dehat district were in for a shock when state Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad, during a visit to the flood-affected area, purportedly told them that the Ganga River reaches their doorstep to clean their feet.

During a visit to a flood-affected area in Kanpur Dehat on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked a row after he purportedly told local residents that they are “Ganga’s children” and thus, the “Ganga river reaches your doorstep to clean your feet, and this would take you directly to heaven.” As soon as the video surfaced on social media, netizens expressed anger against the minister. In the viral video, Sanjay Nishad is purportedly heard making these statements to villagers, even after they were trying to highlight issues caused by the waterlogging triggered due to the rise of the Ganga River after heavy rains. Meanwhile, in the video, a woman travelling with the minister and his team tries to explain the Nishad statements to an elderly woman. In response to the minister's remarks, the elderly woman said, “Stay here with us and take the blessings of Ganga yourself."

Residents of Kanpur Dehat district were in for a shock when state Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad, during a visit to the flood-affected area, purportedly told them that the Ganga River reaches their doorstep to clean their feet.

'Ganga comes to wash your feet': UP minister tells flood victims; Elderly woman asks him to 'take the blessings' — VIDEO

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Qamar Mohsin Sheikh, born in Karachi, now settled in India, has been tying a Rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the past three decades, emphasising a bond that transcends religion and nationality. She had been making handmade Rakhis for a long time; this year's Rakhi will feature an ‘OM’ symbol. Though she makes several Rakhis, she chooses the one she likes most to tie on PM Modi's wrist.&nbsp;“I make many rakhis with my own hands every year before Raksha Bandhan, and in the end, I tie the Rakhi that I like the most on his wrist,” she said as quoted by India Today.She aims to participate in person and is waiting for an official invitation from the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi. Sheikh and PM Modi first connected in 1990 through introduced through the late Dr. Swaroop Singh, then the Gujarat Governor. Since then, these two have shared a relationship of brother-sister. During the COVID-19 years, she was unable to travel due to restrictions, but resumed in 2024 by visiting Delhi with her husband. She sees this gesture as a bond of affection, goodwill, and spiritual support. She belongs to Pakistan and is from a different religion, adding symbolic depth to the relationship.Sheikh prays for Prime Minister Modi's good health and continued service. Once she prayed for Modi to become PM and CM, both prayers have worked; now PM Modi is in his third term.&nbsp;The festival is rooted in Indian mythology and symbolises the depth of the bond through mythical relationships like Krishna, Subhadra. &nbsp;Raksha Bandhan 2025 will start on August 08 at 02:12 pm and will conclude on August 09 at 01:24 pm.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | As Rakshabandhan approaches, Qamar Mohsin Sheikh, a Pakistani-origin woman living in Ahmedabad, is once again preparing to tie a handmade rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuing a unique tradition that has lasted around 30 years. Every year, Sheikh crafts… <a href="https://t.co/SMWi5iPyc6">pic.twitter.com/SMWi5iPyc6</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1952912700646015026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Qamar Mohsin Seikh, a Pakistani woman who has been tying a Rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the last three decades, will continue her ritual, with this year's Rakhi featuring the inscription of the symbol 'OM'.

Qamar Mohsin Sheikh, born in Karachi, now settled in India, has been tying a Rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the past three decades, emphasising a bond that transcends religion and nationality. She had been making handmade Rakhis for a long time; this year's Rakhi will feature an ‘OM’ symbol. Though she makes several Rakhis, she chooses the one she likes most to tie on PM Modi's wrist. “I make many rakhis with my own hands every year before Raksha Bandhan, and in the end, I tie the Rakhi that I like the most on his wrist,” she said as quoted by India Today. She aims to participate in person and is waiting for an official invitation from the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi. Sheikh and PM Modi first connected in 1990 through introduced through the late Dr. Swaroop Singh, then the Gujarat Governor. Since then, these two have shared a relationship of brother-sister. During the COVID-19 years, she was unable to travel due to restrictions, but resumed in 2024 by visiting Delhi with her husband. She sees this gesture as a bond of affection, goodwill, and spiritual support. She belongs to Pakistan and is from a different religion, adding symbolic depth to the relationship. Sheikh prays for Prime Minister Modi's good health and continued service. Once she prayed for Modi to become PM and CM, both prayers have worked; now PM Modi is in his third term. The festival is rooted in Indian mythology and symbolises the depth of the bond through mythical relationships like Krishna, Subhadra. Raksha Bandhan 2025 will start on August 08 at 02:12 pm and will conclude on August 09 at 01:24 pm.

Qamar Mohsin Seikh, a Pakistani woman who has been tying a Rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the last three decades, will continue her ritual, with this year's Rakhi featuring the inscription of the symbol 'OM'.

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The Indian Space Agency ISRO is looking to operationalise its largest-yet rocket launchpad by the year 2029. Expected to be built at a cost of Rs 3985 crore (approx $460mn), the third launchpad(TLP)&nbsp;will be an addition to the existing two launchpads at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, which is India's lISRO sets 2029 target for Next-gen rocket launchpadone spaceport.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">India&#39;s 3rd launchpad at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISRO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ISRO</a> spaceport SDSC, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, targeted to be ready for 🚀by March 2029 Major milestones: Topography survey done in May 2025 Civil work(May 2028) Fuel storage(July 2028) Launchpad facilities(Sept 2028) Readiness(Mar 2029) <a href="https://t.co/tdB61MXYV3">pic.twitter.com/tdB61MXYV3</a>&mdash; Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) <a href="https://twitter.com/sdhrthmp/status/1953016450966511823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

According to the Indian Space Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Financial approval for the Third Launch Pad Project was accorded in March this year. Subsequently, the Geo technical investigation and topography survey of the site was completed by May. In response to a Parliament question, Minister Singh said that offers are under evaluation for road works and electrical works, multiple work packages have been identified for the establishment of the TLP facilities.&nbsp;Outlining the four major milestones, Dr. Singh said, completion of civil works (targeted by May 2028), establishment of fluid systems and associated propellant storages (targeted by July 2028), establishment of launch pad facilities (targeted by September 2028) and commissioning of the facility by March 2029.&nbsp;He added that the Department of Space, ISRO's parent department proposes to partner with Indian industry, who are selected through a tendering process ensuring Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat(self-reliant India) to the maximum extent possible. Further, he said that the specific details of such collaborations will be available after the completion of the bidding process and placement of contracts.&nbsp;Existing Indian Launch infra and why a TLP is needed &nbsp;At present, the Indian spaceport at Sriharikota is equipped with two launchpads- the first launchpad, which is meant for smaller rockets such as PSLV and SSLV, and the GSLV Mk2, while the second launchpad is capable of launching all rockets right from the smallest SSLV to the largest LVM3. The first launchpad has served for more than thirty years, whereas the second launchpad has served for more than twenty years.The Third Launch Pad project is meant to enable the launch of ISRO's proposed 90-meter-tall Next Generation Launch Vehicle(NGLV) and also support as a standby launch pad for the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota. For comparison, India's existing variants of GSLV rockets are 43 meters and 52 meters tall.&nbsp;The TLP will also enhance the launch capacity for future Indian human spaceflight missions. The TLP will support the more capable semi-cryogenic engine variant of the LVM3 rocket, and also the scaled-up version of India's proposed NGLV rocket. In addition to the Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight programme which is a work-in-progress, the Indian government has also announced a space vision that includes setting up an Indian space station and carrying out crewed moon landings. &nbsp;India's second spaceport &nbsp;As the launch infrastructure at the existing spaceport is being scaled up in Sriharikota, India is also building a second spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. While the primary spaceport at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh is meant to launch all types of rockets(large and small), the upcoming facility in Tamil Nadu is meant to launch smaller rockets such as the ISRO-built SSLV rocket and similar-sized launch vehicles being built by Indian startups.&nbsp;Owing to its geographic location, Kulasekarapattinam enables fuel-efficient launches towards the south pole(eventually meant to reach polar orbit, where satellites circle over the Earth's poles). When smaller rockets are presently launched from Sriharikota, they lose their fuel-efficiency and this degrades its ability to carry optimum loads to space. Rockets launched from Sriharikota towards the south pole need to perform a turn manoeuvre to avoid overflying the island nation of Sri Lanka. This manoeuvre consumes fuel and affects efficiency. However, this manoeuvre can be entirely avoided when launching from Kulasekarapattinam, which is closer to India's southernmost tip.

The Indian Space agency ISRO is looking to operationalize its largest-yet rocket launchpad by the year 2029. Expected to be built at a cost of Rs 3985crore (approx $460mn), the third launchpad(TLP) will be an addition to the existing two launchpads 

The Indian Space Agency ISRO is looking to operationalise its largest-yet rocket launchpad by the year 2029. Expected to be built at a cost of Rs 3985 crore (approx $460mn), the third launchpad(TLP) will be an addition to the existing two launchpads at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, which is India's lISRO sets 2029 target for Next-gen rocket launchpadone spaceport.

The Indian Space agency ISRO is looking to operationalize its largest-yet rocket launchpad by the year 2029. Expected to be built at a cost of Rs 3985crore (approx $460mn), the third launchpad(TLP)&nbsp;will be an addition to the existing two launchpads&nbsp;

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