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Tariffs on Semiconductors Likely to Be Announced by US Next Week

Tariffs on Semiconductors likely to be announced by US next week

Trump made the remarks in a meeting with reporters aboard Air Force One, as he was en route to Alaska for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- the high-stakes meeting where Trump is seeking to broker a halt to the war in Ukraine, reports Yonhap news agency. Aug 16, 2025
No Extra 25% Tariffs on India for Russian Oil, Implies Trump

No Extra 25% Tariffs on India for Russian Oil, Implies Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured in February that India would increase energy imports from the US to $25 billion in 2025 from $15 billion in 2024 to help reduce the trade deficit of the US. This was followed by Government-owned Indian oil and gas companies entering into discussions for more long-term energy purchases from the US companies. New Delhi has also made it clear that it was diversifying its sources of energy imports to reduce dependence on Russian oil. Aug 16, 2025
President of India Droupadi Murmu

Shri Krishna Janmashtami: President Murmu Greets Nation

Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated across the country on Saturday, 16 August 2025, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, considered Lord Vishnu's eighth incarnation (avatar). He is believed to have been born at Mathura, present-day Uttar Pradesh, India, and this year will mark the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, with Dahi Handi occurring on the same day as Janmashtami. Aug 16, 2025
J&K: 23 bodies recovered; 75 injured in massive cloudburst in Kishtwar

PM Modi reviews Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy with J&K LG, CM; 65 bodies recovered so far

A devastating cloudburst near the Machail Mata Shrine in Kishtwar district has claimed at least 65 lives, with many still missing and widespread destruction reported in Chositi village. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review the situation and ongoing rescue operations. Aug 15, 2025
Congress Leaders' Absence at Independence Day Sparks Debate

Congress leaders' absence at Independence Day sparks debate; BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi

Shehzad Poonawalla did not mince words in his criticism, stating, "Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, boycotted the celebrations, proving that he is not just 'Modi Virodhi' but 'Desh Virodhi' and 'Sena Virodhi.' Today, 'Operation Sindoor' was honoured, and opposing the Sena seems to have become routine for the Congress." Aug 15, 2025
Tragic Explosion in Bengaluru: Community in Shock

Suspicious explosion kills minor in Bengaluru; CM announces compensation [details]

Eyewitnesses described the explosion as being much stronger than a typical LPG cylinder blast, leading to speculation about its true cause. A woman who was present during the incident recounted, "I was sleeping downstairs. At 8.15 a.m., we heard a huge explosion, and a stone hit my head. I screamed and got up, and by that time the roof had collapsed. We somehow managed to run out of the house." Aug 15, 2025
Darshan and Revanna Skip Independence Day in Jail

Darshan and Revanna skip Independence Day in jail

Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, has been serving time for over a year following his conviction in an obscene video and rape case. On August 1, a Special Court sentenced him to life imprisonment, a verdict that has been met with mixed reactions from the public and political circles. Aug 15, 2025
India Inc. hails PM Modi's call to empower youth, bolster MSMEs

India Inc. hails PM Modi's call to empower youth, bolster MSMEs

The milestone of Rs 1 lakh crore youth empowerment initiative of the PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, with its Rs 15,000 support for first-time job seekers, has the potential to create large-scale employment opportunities, enhance skills, and open pathways for sustained livelihoods, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said. Aug 15, 2025
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