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

The US president signed an executive order, imposing additional 25 per cent tariffs on India as they "directly or indirectly" import Russian oil.

What will happen if India retaliates against US tariffs? Trump WARNS after imposing 50% import duties over buying Russian oil

Trump's special envoy and Russian President Putin meets as the US keeps threatening India with tariffs over its purchase of Russian oil amid its war with Ukraine.

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Nikki Haley said that not just India, but also China, is a number one buyer of Russian oil, but got a pass as the US gave it a 90-day tariff pause.

‘Don’t burn relationship with India’: Nikki Haley defends India, accuses Trump of favouring China amid tariff threats

While speaking to CNBC’s Squawk Box, the US president stressed that if energy goes down, Putin will stop killing people, adding that he will have no choice because his economy stinks. 

‘Russia’s economy stinks’: Trump targets Kremlin, says if energy prices go down, Putin will stop killing people

In a video that has gone viral, former US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti admitted that the US encouraged India to buy Russian oil. Garcetti's statement has put the US in a baffled situation.

US wanted India to import Russian oil when Ukraine war started, but flipped now - Here's what US envoy reveals | WATCH

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, while speaking to reporters, said that it was unacceptable to force countries to stop trading with Russia.

'Can't force countries': Kremlin hits back at Trump for 'illegally' threatening India over Russian oil imports

India debunked media reports, claiming India is reviewing the list of US goods exempted from tariffs. This comes after Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs, along with penalty on India, citing several reasons.

FACTCHECK: India reviewing US goods exempted from tariffs? MEA clarifies claims by media

Set to debut this Independence Day, the FASTag Annual Pass promises smoother, cost-effective highway travel, but with strict rules on use and vehicle verification.

India launches FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles from August 15: Details here

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India and the US have strong defence ties, which have been strengthening over the last several years. This comes days after Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs, along with a penalty on India. 

Can Trump's tariffs upend India-US ties? MEA responds amid ongoing trade row—Here's what it said

The Pakistani account shared a post, claiming that a financial emergency has been declared in India following a $60 billion market wipeout due to Trump's 25% cent tariff.  The Indian government stressed that the information is entirely baseless and fabricated.

Financial emergency in India post Trump's 25% tariffs? India's fact check unit clarifies Pakistani propaganda claims

In a written statement in the Indian Parliament, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (August 1) said that India is closely monitoring developments that have national security implications, including those about the anti-India map by a Turkish NGO.

‘Greater Bangladesh’ map includes Indian territory: S Jaishankar responds to Turkey links - What he said

These four refiners regularly buy Russian oil on a delivered basis, but now they have turned to spot markets for replacement supply, including Middle Eastern grades such as Abu Dhabi's Murban crude and West African oil. 

Indian state refiners halt Russian oil imports amid Trump's 25% tariff and penalty threat

Day after Trump imposed tariffs on India, he posted on Truth Social, saying that tariffs has made America hottest country in the world, stressing that one year ago, it was a dead country. 

'America HOTTEST country in world': Trump credits tariffs for making US great and rich again

The fear has created chaos in several villages of Uttar Pradesh, including Rampur, Amhroha, Sambhal, Moradabad, and the villages of Ghaziabad. as the people become more aware now, residents of Amirpuri Gharhi have begun asking for verification from those entering the village. 



'Blinking drones' spying on India's UP? Villagers go for armed patrol as flying object videos create panic

The Indian Supreme Court is considering lowering the age of consent in the country from 18 to 16, drawing divisive reactions. WION’s Akul Baiju talks to experts and citizens on whether India should take this significant step. 

India debates lowering age of consent from 18 to 16. Experts weigh in

The US president explained in his post on Truth Social why he has imposed 25 per cent tariffs and additional penalties. Trump said that India's tariffs are too high and the highest in the world.

Why Trump announced 25% tariffs plus penalties on India - Here's what he said

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 30) announced to impose 25 per cent tariff on India, effective from August 1, saying that the US has a massive trade deficit with India. 

'Massive trade deficit with India': Trump imposes 25% tariff on India, plus penalties for arms trade with Russia

The Maldives and India are working on the usage of Indian currency in the country, whose mainstay is tourism. Indian tourists form the 6th largest number of foreign tourists arriving in the Maldives. 

Indian tourists can pay in Indian Rupees with local currency settlement agreement, says Maldives Finance Minister Moosa Zameer

India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is India's most ambitious trade deal in over a decade, which both nations have called a "historic milestone" in their economic relationship.

Scotch whiskey prices to drop in India? Here's what all will be cheaper after India-UK free trade deal

This spike is attributed to monthly tax outflows, especially GST payments, and aggressive bank participation in RBI variable rate reverse repo operations, leading to a liquidity mismatch.

RBI steps in with cash boost as borrowing costs surge

Looking ahead, EY outlook remains optimistic. The report anticipates a rebound in the second half of 2025, supported by stabilising macroeconomic conditions, easing inflation, and pro-capital market government policies.

India’s IPO market holds firm in H1 2025 despite global jitters, says EY report

China officially began construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) in Tibet on July 19, 2025. The colossal project was launched under the newly formed ‘China Yajiang Group Co’. What does it mean for India? 

China begins world's largest dam on Brahmaputra: A ticking water bomb for India?

It was the first-ever such trial of Akash Prime at high altitudes. The weapon has been modified to operate in altitudes above 4500 metres and has an indigenously developed Radio Frequency seeker, which gives radio signals to track and destroy targets.

WATCH - How India's new Akash Prime missiles destroyed two aerial targets at 15,000ft in Ladakh

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