India US trade relationship, Trump's tariffs

Modi likely to be in US next month for UNGA meet, bilateral talks with Trump

India August 13, 2025

PM Modi to visit US in September for UN General Assembly and meeting with President Trump. Main focus is resolving trade issues and announcing trade deal, but dependent on progress on Russia-Ukraine war and Indo-US trade deal. Goal to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

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The message, which claims to be from the ‘Lashkar-e-Jihadi’ organisation, also said that 14 Pakistani terrorists have entered India.

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34 ‘human bombs’ carrying ‘400 kg of RDX’: Mumbai police on alert after threat message

Cities 49 min ago

The Mumbai traffic police received a threat message claiming that 34 "human bombs" with 400 kg of RDX have been planted in 34 vehicles for a major blast. The message, allegedly from 'Lashkar-e-Jihadi', also mentioned 14 Pakistani terrorists in India. Security has been heightened and the police are investigating the threat.

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Debajit Ghosh, a 34-year-old teacher from Rangapara in Assam’s Sonitpur district, has been honoured with the National Teachers’ Award 2025. As principal of the Namsang Tea Garden Model School, he travels 150 km daily through muddy roads and elephant corridors near Dehing Patkai National Park. Ghosh is credited with bringing 267 dropouts back to school, improving students’ haemoglobin levels, and ensuring all Class 10 graduates pursue higher studies — making him a beacon of hope for the tea garden community.

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Assam teacher travels 150 km daily through forest to school, wins National Teachers Award

Education 35 min ago

It is this dedication that has earned Debajit Ghosh a place among 45 teachers who will be honoured with the National Teachers’ Award 2025 by President Droupadi Murmu on September 5. His story — from a small town in Assam’s Sonitpur district to a national platform — embodies resilience, innovation, and the belief that one teacher can transform an entire community.

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Explore the fascinating world of troglobites—animals uniquely adapted to life in caves

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6 animals that are found deep inside caves and nowhere else in the world

Lifestyle 11 min ago

Caves are home to unique creatures called troglobites, who have adapted to the dark and quiet environment. These animals have evolved to survive without sight, using their other senses to navigate and hunt. They are found in different parts of the world, such as Slovenia, Madagascar, and Romania, and are at risk due to human activities.

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Shah Rukh Khan got through the entrance exam of IIT

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Shah Rukh Khan cracked IIT entrance exam, never pursued engineering

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Shah Rukh Khan, the successful Bollywood actor, was a model student in school and had the passion and charisma to excel in life. He studied science in school but pursued economics in college, passing the IIT entrance exam at his mother's request. Growing up in a liberal household, he was encouraged to practice his religion in his own way and was taught to respect it without fear.

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‘Act immediately’: over 4,000 scientists issue statement urging to ‘halt tragedy’ in Gaza

India 19 min ago

Scientists urge Israel to end humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with over 4,000 signatories including 14 Nobel laureates and 5 Fields Medal winners. The statement condemns the shortage of food, denial of medical facilities, and destruction of civil infrastructure. They call for immediate intervention and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Majority of signatories are from Europe and North America.

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Uff Yeh Siyapaa movie review: The film gets zero stars

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Uff Yeh Siyapaa movie review: Two hours of drivel

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Uff Yeh Siyapaa movie review: What happened to Sohum Shah, the actor who left such an impact in The Ship Of Theseus and played the lead so assuredly in Tumbaad? Here his character, who gets major screen time, is just plain embarrassing.

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Warner Bros Discovery sues AI photo generator Midjourney for stealing Superman, Scooby-Doo

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Warner Bros Discovery has filed a lawsuit against AI photo generation company Midjourney for stealing their copyrighted characters, including Batman and Wonder Woman, to train their image and video service. The lawsuit seeks damages and a stop to further infringements. Midjourney claims fair use, but many copyright owners have accused AI companies of using their materials without permission.

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The ChatGPT maker was finalizing the design for its first in-house chip in the next few months and planned to send it for fabrication at TSMC. (Image: Reuters)

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OpenAI to launch its first AI chip in 2026 with Broadcom: Reports

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OpenAI and Broadcom are teaming up to create their first AI chip, which will be used internally. This partnership follows their previous collaboration and aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia. Broadcom's CEO predicts a rise in AI revenue and a new customer has already placed a large order. This trend is also being seen with Google, Amazon, and Meta.

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Most & least powerful passports in 2025: UAE tops, Pakistan at bottom, India rank reveled

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The Global Passport Power Ranking 2025 is out! The UAE secures the top spot for the 5th year, while Singapore leaps to 2nd with Spain. Asian nations advanced as Europe and the US slipped, with Afghanistan and Syria at the bottom. But where does India rank this year? Discover the world’s strongest—and weakest—passports.

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Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, a 14-year-old prodigy from Turkey, will take on world champion Gukesh today at FIDE Grand Swiss. (PHOTO: FIDE/Michal Walusza)

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Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, Gukesh’s 14-year-old opponent today, once beat Carlsen in 41 seconds

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Gukesh Dommaraju, the 18-year-old world champion, will face 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament. Erdogmus has already beaten Magnus Carlsen, one of the greatest chess players in history, in a blitz game. Erdogmus is known for his aggressive and direct playing style, and has recently defeated Aleksandra Goryachkina in the first round of the tournament.

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Inspector Zende movie review: The film is based on real-life cop.

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Inspector Zende movie review: Manoj Bajpayee’s patchy film fails to leave an impact

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Inspector Zende movie review: The attempt at a serio-comic tone in the Manoj Bajpayee-Jim Sarbh film falls flat with only an occasional leap or two, with the writing struggling to match the audacity of the criminal and the enterprise of his nemesis.

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Thar kills 2 in Delhi: Month on, Nigerian held for supplying drugs to accused driver

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Police have arrested a Nigerian national, Ndubusi, for allegedly supplying drugs to the driver of a Mahindra Thar SUV that mowed down two pedestrians in Delhi. The driver, Ashish Bachchas, was arrested on the spot and police found contraband hidden in the vehicle. It is suspected that Ashish was distributing drugs at parties and to individuals. More arrests are expected in the drug supply case.

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Global food etiquette explained: What you should and shouldn’t do while eating abroad

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Respecting and adapting to customs is crucial while traveling, especially with food etiquette. Many misconceptions about eating with hands in Chile and ordering cappuccino after 11 am in Italy are false. Observing and educating oneself on local dining customs is important. Communal dining and hand-washing rituals are common in some cultures. Follow the lead of locals and be a gracious guest.

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The Conjuring Last Rites movie audience review: Horror film gets exorcised by the internet

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The final film in The Conjuring franchise, Last Rites, has divided fans and critics. While some appreciate its scares and plot, others feel it falls short of its predecessors. Despite this, the film has broken records in India, selling 350k tickets before its release and earning Rs 4.2 crore on its first day.

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Hrithik Roshan says he cried watching girlfriend Saba Azad’s latest film

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Hrithik Roshan compliments partner Saba Azad for her latest film Songs of Paradise, praising the entire crew and acknowledging their struggles in the industry. Directed by Danish Renzu, the film is loosely based on Raj Begum's life. Hrithik expresses his love and joy for Saba and emphasizes on deserving what one gets.

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Fridges, sofas taken to upper floors, Srinagar is moving to higher ground amid flood scare

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On the Srinagar stretch of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, cars line up flyovers and bridges. In a house some metres away from the highway, residents are hauling up possessions – from clothes, pots and pans to massive fridges and sofa sets — to the higher floors, an ever-watchful eye still on Jhelum.

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Indians belt out ‘Jumma Chumma’ at Spain’s La Tomatina festival; video goes viral

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It’s been over a decade since Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara turned Spain’s La Tomatina festival into every Indian’s bucket-list dream. What was once Hrithik, Farhan, and Abhay’s messy fiesta moment has now become a desi reality. A viral video shows Indians in Spain recreating the magic, but this time, not just with tomatoes.

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The Paper: Peacock’s new spin on The Office universe

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Is Dunder Mifflin from The Office shut down? The Paper finally explains its fate

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Peacock’s new series The Paper belongs to the iconic The Office universe but steers clear of the idea that it’s a reboot. The story picks up twenty years after the original documentary crew first walked into Dunder Mifflin Scranton in 2005.

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OpenAI says its AI powered job portal will be called OpenAI Jobs Platform.

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OpenAI announces AI-first Jobs Platform to challenge LinkedIn

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OpenAI is creating a new hiring platform, OpenAI Jobs Platform, which will use AI to connect companies with employees. It will launch in 2022 and partner with big names like John Deere and Walmart, as well as smaller businesses and local governments. The platform will also provide OpenAI Certifications and aims to certify 10 million Americans by 2030.

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Shah Rukh Khan is currently shooting with Arshad Warsi in Poland for King.

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Shah Rukh Khan’s King look leaks online: SRK sports salt-and-pepper hair and tattoos

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Since late last night, X (formerly Twitter) has been flooded with leaked images and videos from the sets of King.

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Japan’s Ishiba could face leadership challenge on Monday

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Japan's ruling party will vote on a leadership election to possibly remove premier Shigeru Ishiba, causing a sell-off in the yen and government bonds. The successor's stance on fiscal and monetary policy, including potential delays on a supplementary budget, is causing concerns. Front-runner Sanae Takaichi, known for criticizing Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes, could have a significant impact.

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BEST to launch new AC bus route A-84 via Mumbai’s Coastal Road from Sunday

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BEST to launch new AC bus service on route A-84, connecting South Mumbai to western suburbs. The route will cover key locations including Churchgate, Worli Sea Face, Shivaji Park, Andheri, Vile Parle and Santacruz Depots. Services available throughout the week with fares ranging from Rs 12 to Rs 25. BEST urges passengers to take advantage of this convenient and affordable transportation option.

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap reflects on working with Ranbir Kapoor during Bombay Velvet and how failures can affect creative choices. He praises Kapoor's dedication and commitment, but notes that after a series of box office disappointments, he stopped experimenting.

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Nearly 450 ‘unlawful aliens’ detained from Hyundai Motor’s Georgia site in a massive raid

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Nearly 450 "unlawful aliens" were detained from a Hyundai Motor production facility in Georgia in a raid by US law enforcement and immigration authorities. The targeted manufacturing unit, considered one of Georgia's largest and most high-profile sites, was part of President Trump's administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.

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3 arrested as Delhi Police bust racket smuggling mobile tower devices to Hong Kong, China

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Punjab: Ravi washes away 30 km of Indo-Pak border fence

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The fury of the Ravi river has ripped through Punjab’s border belt, washing away nearly 30 km of iron fencing along the Indo-Pak frontier, breaching embankments and forcing the Border Security Force (BSF) to abandon dozens of checkposts.

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Labelled ‘sin goods’ under GST, Goa’s casinos warn of threat to ‘thousands of jobs’

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Casino operators in Goa said a 40% Goods and Services Tax (GST) levy on casinos would significantly hamper the industry, leading to a decline in footfall at casinos, impediments to fresh investment and a potential threat to “thousands of jobs”.

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Slim phones are new trend, and Apple iPhone Air 17 could be big nudge: Tecno Mobiles CEO

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Tecno has released the Pova Slim 5G, a thin and lightweight smartphone measuring only 5.95mm in thickness and 156 grams. While ultra-slim devices are gaining popularity, they often have a high price tag and may sacrifice key features like cameras and battery life. Tecno aims to make slim smartphones more affordable and widely available with the Pova Slim.

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It is jal pralay (in Punjab)…loss is visible: Shivraj Chouhan

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CM Mann deploys a gazetted officer each in 1,698 flooded villages

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Punjab floods claim 6 more lives, bringing the death toll to 43. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed gazetted officers to be deployed in every flooded village for effective rescue and relief operations. Over 1,900 villages and 3.8 lakh people have been affected. Arvind Kejriwal visited flood-affected areas and requested the Centre's aid. Farmers have demanded compensation.

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Onam sadya offers communal dining experience: Places in Pune where you can enjoy the feast

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The Onam sadya, a vegetarian feast, is the highlight of Kerala's harvest festival, showcasing over two dozen traditional dishes on a banana leaf. Pune has seen a surge in demand for this feast, with restaurants and home chefs offering their own versions. It promotes unity and inclusivity, bringing together people from different communities to enjoy a traditional meal and foster new connections.

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Timber logs in floodwaters: Green activists welcome SC intervention

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With the Supreme Court Thursday taking serious note of videos showing a huge number of timber logs washed down by floodwaters in Himachal Pradesh, environmentalists and activists expressed hope that the state government will now be asked to bring a sustainable development policy suited to the topography of the hill state.

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ABVP activists stage a protest outside the official residence of Uttar Pradesh's Panchayati Raj Minister, Om Prakash Rajbhar, demanding an apology for his controversial remarks directed at their organization, in Lucknow,

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UP minister target of ABVP protest, how BJP rushed in to check ‘backward’ blowback

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The BJP had to address issues with its coalition partner, the SBSP, after ABVP workers allegedly pelted stones at the home of SBSP leader and state minister Om Prakash Rajbhar. The SBSP, along with the Opposition, condemned the attack and demanded action against the perpetrators. The SBSP has a history of switching sides before elections, but currently supports the BJP in the UP government.

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Displaced by tunnelling work, affected families in north Kolkata yearn to return home

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The expansion of Kolkata's Metro network has brought development, but at a high human cost for residents of Durga Pithuri Lane and Shyakra Para Lane. Over 1,000 people remain displaced and 76 houses damaged or demolished, leading to mental and emotional tolls, and even loss of life. The celebration of the Metro's growth cannot ignore the devastating aftermath for these residents.

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‘If you want to stay alive…’: Madhya Pradesh judge gets threat letter seeking Rs 500 crore

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‘If you want to stay alive…’: MP judge gets threat letter seeking Rs 500 crore

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A sitting judge in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district has received a ransom note demanding that he pay Rs 500 crore, warning that if he wanted to “stay alive”, police said.

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Another BITS Goa student found dead on campus, 5th such case in 10 months

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A second-year student of BITS Pilani’s Goa campus was found dead in his hostel room on Thursday — the fifth death on campus in the last 10 months. According to police sources, the body was found on the bed in the hostel room and had no injury marks. They have initiated inquest proceedings and said the cause of death would be ascertained after the post-mortem.

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Delivery of ‘murder weapon’: Logistics firm employees booked, get no relief from High Court

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Delivery of ‘murder weapon’: Logistics firm employees booked, get no relief from HC

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The Chhattisgarh High Court has refused to quash a First Information Report (FIR) against two employees of a logistics company accused of facilitating the delivery of a knife allegedly used in murder.

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Kerala’s ruling CPI(M) government is facing some resistance over the global sangamam of Sabarimala devotees to be held in Pampa on September 20. Sangh Parivar organisations have put their heads together under the banner of Sabarimala Karma Samithi (SKS) to hold a ‘Sabarimala protection sangamam’ on September 22, a move that has triggered a political slugfest in the state.

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In GST 2.0 calculus, behavioural nudges — packaged foods to ACs

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The GST reforms aim to change consumer behavior by simplifying rates and promoting higher quality products. Recent rate rationalization has lowered taxes on items like food, automobiles, and construction materials, potentially shifting consumer preferences and increasing demand. However, the impact on consumers is yet to be seen.

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Emergency arms contract to be cancelled if no delivery within a year

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The Indian Ministry of Defence is implementing policy changes to expedite and streamline critical military acquisition for the Indian Armed Forces. Emergency procurements must be delivered within a year or the contract will be cancelled. The Ministry is also reducing the time frame for the procurement process.

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