Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned against Western dominance, singling out India and China as global economic giants who cannot be spoken to in a condescending manner.


Russian President warns US against pressuring India & China with tariffs 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a joint press conference after meeting his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Sep 4) thanked Singapore for sharing “same concerns over terrorism” and hailed 60 years of diplomatic ties between both the countries. He also called the UPI-Pay now digital partnership a success.


Modi-Wong meet: PM Modi meets Singapore’s PM Wong, thanks him for confidence in India

A report by Reuters quoting foreign exchange analysts suggest that the Indian rupee is unlikely to face a dramatic decline in the near term. Reports also suggested that the Reserve Bank of India had stepped in to limit the slide of the Indian rupee by selling its foreign reserves.


Is the Indian rupee set for more weakness?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a joint press conference after meeting his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Sep 4) thanked Singapore for sharing “same concerns over terrorism” and hailed 60 years of diplomatic ties between both the countries. He also called the UPI-Pay now digital partnership a success.

Modi-Wong Meet: PM Thanks Singapore President For Support After Pahalgam Terror Attack 

India’s GST Council has rolled out a bold 40% tax slab for super luxury and sin goods  the highest-ever GST rate. From private jets to pan masala, this move targets extravagance while easing the burden on essentials. Here’s a breakdown of what falls under this new slab, what it means for you, and how it fits into the broader GST reform to benefit the common man.



GST Reform: Government Unveils Next-Generation Changes; Daily Essentials Get Cheaper

The 21st edition of India–U.S. military exercise “Yudh Abhyas 2025” has begun at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, from September 1 to 14, despite ongoing tensions over tariffs and trade policies. Over 450 Indian troops, including a battalion from the Madras Regiment, are training alongside the U.S. 11th Airborne Division in subarctic conditions.

The two-week drills include heliborne operations, surveillance and counter-drone tactics, mountain warfare, casualty evacuation, and electronic warfare training—demonstrating the resilience of the India–U.S. defense partnership, even as diplomatic relations face economic strain.

Yudh Abhyas 2025: India-U.S. joint military exercises amid ongoing trade tensions


The incident occurred late Saturday night, when a section of the road being built at the power project collapsed under heavy debris. Authorities have identified the deceased and confirmed that at least 10–15 others sustained minor injuries.

Rescue operations were swiftly carried out, and one individual was successfully rescued from the rubble. SSP Kishtwar Shafqat Bhat confirmed the retrieval of all four bodies and the completion of rescue operations.

Kishtwar Landslides: Four Injured At Power Project | Unprecedented Rains Bring Havoc

RA report by reuters quoting foreign exchange analysts suggest that the Indian rupee is unlikely to face a dramatic decline in the near term. Reports also suggested that the Reserve Bank of India had stepped in to limit the slide of the Indian rupee by selling its foreign reserves.


Experts: Indian Rupee Likely To Stabilise Near 88

India’s GST Council has rolled out a bold 40% tax slab for super luxury and sin goods  the highest-ever GST rate. From private jets to pan masala, this move targets extravagance while easing the burden on essentials. Here’s a breakdown of what falls under this new slab, what it means for you, and how it fits into the broader GST reform to benefit the common man.

New GST update: Super luxury goods now heavily taxed | 40% tax slab explained! 

 India’s Auto Component Industry is Facing Fresh Challenges as New U.S. Tariffs Hit Exports Hard. Key Manufacturers in Pune Are Already Feeling the Pinch, With Orders Drying Up and Businesses Scrambling for Alternatives. Our Principal Correspondent, Disha Shah, Has Sent Us This Report From Pune, Maharashtra...take a Look...

Ground report: India's auto industry reports sharp drop in new U.S. Orders 

India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled sweeping tax cuts under the goods and services tax to boost consumption in the face of 
U.S. Tariffs. The GST council has slashed rates on more than a hundred consumer items, ranging from soaps and shampoos to small cars, air conditioners, and televisions. The rate cuts will be implemented from September 22.

India’s GST council cuts taxes on 100+ consumer items 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major GST rate cut, approving a two-tier structure of 5% and 18%. The reform, set to be implemented from September 22, is aimed at easing the tax burden on the common man.

India's tax makeover: What gets cheaper and costlier?

Could one of the world’s most mysterious diamonds be sitting unnoticed in a bank vault in Bangladesh? The interim government in Dhaka has ordered the unsealing of a state-run bank’s vault, believed to possibly contain the Dariya-e-Noor; the legendary sister diamond of the Kohinoor.

Both gems are believed to have originated from the Golconda mines in southern India. While the Kohinoor is currently in the UK, the Dariya-e-Noor has not been officially seen for decades. So how did it supposedly reach Bangladesh? And what do we really know about its origins?


Darya-e-Noor diamond in Bangladesh? | Dhaka eyes to unveil the mystery



Punjab is grappling with one of the worst floods in decades, leaving over 1,400 villages submerged and claiming at least 30 lives. The widespread devastation has displaced thousands, destroyed crops, and overwhelmed local authorities. Rescue operations are underway as the state calls for urgent aid and long-term solutions to tackle the growing climate crisis.

India Floods: Unprecedented Deluge in Punjab, J&K & Himachal 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major GST rate cut, approving a two-tier structure of 5% and 18%. The reform, set to be implemented from September 22, is aimed at easing the tax burden on the common man.


Breaking: Indian government announces major tax cuts, goods get cheaper before Diwali 

Breaking: Majority items brought under 5% & 18% tax 

Donald Trump defended his Russia policy, highlighting secondary sanctions on India that he claimed cost Moscow hundreds of billions.


Trump cites tariffs against India as action against Russia, warns action if he is unhappy 

#Gravitas Amid ongoing tariff tensions with the U.S., India and Russia are negotiating fresh supplies of S-400 missile systems.


India, Russia snub Trump with cheaper fuel, more S-400s 

In a historic moment for Indian Scrabble, 14-year-old Madhav Gopal Kamath from Delhi has won the 2025 World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC), becoming the first Indian ever to claim a major global Scrabble title.


India’s Madhav Gopal Kamath crowned world youth scrabble champion 2025 

Trump's Tariff War: 50% Tariffs Rattle Indian Exporters | WION World News
Indian exporters hit by President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff say they can’t survive without government support, as calls for relief grow.



Trump's Tariff War: 50% Tariffs Rattle Indian Exporters | WION 

North India reels under the impact of relentless monsoon rains as flooding, landslides, and waterlogging wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. The IMD has predicted more heavy rainfall in the coming days, raising concerns over safety and relief operations.


Monsoon mayhem: Heavy rain alert across multiple states in India 

Despite escalating trade tensions—including the U.S. doubling tariffs to 50% amid India’s continued Russian oil imports—the two nations remain engaged in bilateral trade negotiations. India’s Trade Minister Piyush Goyal confirms active discussions toward a potential agreement.


Trump's tariff war: US President labels India-US trade 'one-sided' 

Monsoon mayhem: Relentless monsoon rains trigger flooding, landslides and chaos across north India

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, shaking several provinces and causing panic among residents. Emergency teams are assessing damage and checking for casualties as aftershocks continue.

Afghanistan earthquake: India sends 21 tonnes humanitarian assistance to Kabul

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