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Brazil Blasts US Tariffs, Vows Cooperation with India in Uncertain Trade Climate

Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, criticised the US decision to impose a 25% additional tariff on Brazilian imports, raising the total duty to 50%. He said the move would affect trade ties built over 200 years but stressed that Brazil–US connections in business, culture, and people remain strong. In talks with PM Modi.

Aug 9, 2025

PM Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Children, Brahma Kumaris; Priyanka Ties Rakhi to Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence with schoolchildren and Brahma Kumaris, exchanging warm gestures and pledging support for their welfare. He and Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge extended greetings, highlighting the festival's spirit of love, trust, unity, and respect for women.

Aug 9, 2025

IAF Downed 6 Pakistani Aircraft, Destroyed 9 Terror Camps in Operation Sindoor: Air Chief

The Indian Air Defence shot down five Pakistani fighter jets, and another large aircraft was shot down by the Indian air defence during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, confirmed on Saturday. It was for the first time that the extent of damage suffered by Pakistan during the operation was revealed by India.

Aug 9, 2025

Uttarkashi Flash Floods: Over 1,000 Rescued as Relief Ops Continue; Dozens Still Missing

So far, 382 people have been rescued from Harsil, with hundreds more evacuated from surrounding zones. Medical teams are providing on-the-spot treatment, while the state Food and Supply Department is arranging meals for displaced residents. At least 50 civilians, eight jawans, and one JCO remain missing following the August 5 cloudburst that caused severe damage to roads and infrastructure.

Aug 9, 2025

Air India Crash: Families Seek Justice in US Courts

In response to the tragedy, 65 families from India and the UK have engaged the services of the renowned US law firm Beasley Allen to explore potential legal action. Mike Andrews, the firm's lead aviation attorney, has been actively involved, visiting the crash site in Ahmedabad and meeting with grieving families. Andrews highlighted the families' urgent need for justice and clarity regarding the incident

Aug 9, 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) Slams PM Modi's 'Sudden Love' for Farmers Amid US Tariff Row

Shiv Sena (UBT) accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using farmers as a "shield" to deflect from domestic and international pressures, including the US decision to impose a 50% higher import duty on Indian agricultural products. The party questioned Modi's "sudden concern" for farmers, recalling the government's handling of the farm protests, introduction of the three farm laws, and use of force against demonstrators.

Aug 9, 2025

Torrential Rain Disrupts Delhi on Raksha Bandhan: 105 Flights Delayed, City Faces Waterlogging and Traffic Chaos

Heavy rain lashed Delhi on Saturday, leading to severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight delays, dampening Raksha Bandhan celebrations. According to Flightradar, 105 flights were delayed,13 inbound and 92 outbound, though no mass cancellations were reported. Airlines and Delhi Airport issued advisories urging passengers to start early

Aug 9, 2025

Indian Railways' Big Tech Upgrade Aims for 1 Lakh Ticket Bookings per Minute

One of the significant changes accompanying this upgrade is the alteration in the Advance Reservation Period (ARP). Effective from November 1, 2024, the ARP for booking reserved tickets in trains has been reduced from 120 days to 60 days, excluding the date of the journey. This decision, as explained by Minister Vaishnaw, is based on booking trends and aims to reduce cancellations due to unforeseen events.

Aug 9, 2025

Government to Release Onion Stocks to Stabilize Prices

The Ministry's statement highlighted that "food commodity prices have largely remained stable and well-contained throughout the current calendar year." Additionally, a 14 percent decrease in the cost of a homemade thali in July 2025 reflects the continued moderation of food inflation during the month.

Aug 9, 2025

Nasscom, GitHub Unveil 'Makers Honour' to Recognise India's Unsung Tech Innovators

The inaugural awards will be presented at the Nasscom Technology & Leadership Forum 2026, with a council of top technologists guiding the initiative. GitHub will promote engineering excellence in AI, DeepTech, open-source, and societal impact solutions.

Aug 9, 2025

Union MoS Bandi Sanjay accuses KCR of tapping phones of daughter Kavitha, son-in-law

Bandi Sanjay's appearance before the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is investigating the phone-tapping case, marked a significant moment in the unfolding controversy. The Union Minister provided the SIT with crucial information and records in a sealed cover, intensifying the scrutiny on KCR's alleged activities.

Aug 8, 2025

Israeli opposition criticises cabinet approval of Gaza City takeover

Opposition leader Yair Lapid termed cabinet's decision "a disaster that will lead to more disasters." He stated that Israel National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich "dragged" Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into a move that could cost tens of billions to the Israeli taxpayer, and lead to a political collapse.

Aug 8, 2025

Balochistan: Protest march to Pak Army HQ planned amid endless enforced disappearances, lawlessness

Rehman made the announcement while addressing a press conference after leading a protest march from Quetta to Islamabad. The long march, which started on July 25, was organised to protest against ongoing injustices in the province, including enforced disappearances, lawlessness, humiliation at security checkpoints, the unchecked presence of the Frontier Corps, border closures and the "stranglehold of the trawler mafia.

Aug 8, 2025

China welcomes PM Modi for SCO meet, says Tianjin Summit will be gathering of solidarity and friendship

"China welcomes Prime Minister Modi to China for the SCO Tianjin Summit. We believe that with the concerted effort of all parties, the Tianjin summit will be a gathering of solidarity, friendship and fruitful results, and the SCO will enter a new stage of high-quality development featuring greater solidarity, coordination, dynamism and productiveness."

Aug 8, 2025

K'taka family declared 'fake' voters by Rahul Gandhi found to be genuine in preliminary EC probe

Rahul Gandhi had alleged that a family of three -- one male and two females -- were fake voters based on the fact that he was unable to view their photographs. However, images of the three individuals, along with their GPS-tagged address, have since surfaced on social media.

Aug 8, 2025