Will take all steps necessary to secure national interest: India reacts to Trump tariffs

India July 31, 2025

In its first response after US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on goods exported to the US from India, New Delhi said that it has taken note of the announcement and stressed that India remains committed to negotiating a fair bilateral trade agreement with the United States.

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PM Modi dials Netanyahu, congratulates him on ‘Trump’s Gaza peace plan’

India 19 min ago

PM Modi congratulates PM Netanyahu on progress made under Trump's Gaza peace plan, welcomes agreement on release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid. Reaffirms stance against terrorism with both leaders agreeing to stay in close touch. Modi also spoke with President Trump, congratulating him on the success of the historic peace plan and reviewing progress in trade negotiations.

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India to assess extinction risk of 11,000 wildlife and plant species, prepare ‘red list’

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India has launched a national red list assessment to evaluate the extinction risk of over 11,000 species, including 7,000 plants and 4,000 animals. This initiative aligns with global commitments to biodiversity protection and will be spearheaded by the Union Environment Ministry.

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Man murdered inside Ludhiana tomb, Ludhiana tomb murder, murder after man ‘killed’ head sewadar’s rooster, Indian express news, current affairs

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Man murdered inside Ludhiana tomb after he ‘killed’ head sewadar’s rooster

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Man killed over rooster in Ludhiana dargaah, head sewadaar arrested. Victim's cousin says they accidentally killed rooster, were brutally thrashed and locked up by sewadaar and accomplices. Victim's father also thrashed when he arrived. Victim declared dead at hospital. Main accused arrested, emotionally attached to rooster. Murder case registered.

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HC grants bail to transgender person suffering from HIV in POCSO case

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The Bombay High Court granted bail to a transgender person accused of sexual assault on a minor at an institution. The court considered the accused's medical condition, the victim's institutional care, and the accused's custody period. The court also acknowledged the vulnerability of the LGBTQ community and directed the accused to be present during the trial to prevent tampering with evidence.

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IPS officer’s suicide: SC commission issues notice to Chandigarh chief secy and DGP

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The NCSC has taken notice of the suicide of Dalit IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar and issued a notice to the Chief Secretary and DGP of Chandigarh. An inquiry has been ordered and a report has been requested within seven days, including details of the incident, arrests made, and compensation provided. Further action will be taken if the report is not submitted on time.

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Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y Puran Kumar found dead with gunshot wound at his Chandigarh house

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IPS officer suicide: Wife demands immediate FIR, arrest of ‘accused’

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IAS officer Amneet P Kumar met with Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini to seek his help in getting an FIR, suspension, and arrest of those named in her husband's suicide note. She also requested lifelong security for her family due to the involvement of high-ranking officials. Saini promised action and the Chandigarh Police is coordinating with the Union Home Ministry.

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India aims for a whitewash against West Indies in the 2nd Test match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may affect the crowd turnout. In the last Test, India dominated with three centurions and impressive performances from Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja.

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Cricketer got ‘extortion mails’ from man who targeted Zeeshan Siddique: police

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Cricketer Rinku Singh received an extortion email from a man who was arrested for sending a similar email to Zeeshan Siddique, son of a slain NCP leader. The email was sent to the cricketer's promotion team but was not read until the Mumbai crime branch found it during their investigation.

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Work out deposit value for releasing land: Court to ED, firm controlled by Anil Deshmukh

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71 crore Bombay High Court has instructed Anil Deshmukh's firm and the ED to decide on the deposit amount for the release of land parcels worth Rs. 2.67 crore. The ED has stated that the firm must pay the current value of the property, which is significantly higher than its 2021 market value. The court has asked for negotiations between both parties to reach a resolution.

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Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to actor Ajaz Khan

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Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail to actor Ajaz Khan, who was booked under IT Act for posting sexually explicit remarks against a social media influencer. The court cautions against posting content that may collide with the right to dignity and affect not only the individual but also their fans. The case involves a tiff between Khan and Youtuber Harsh Beniwal.

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Indian and UK Carrier Strike Groups engage in combat drills

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The Indian Navy and UK's carrier strike groups are conducting Exercise Konkan-25 to improve joint capabilities. The exercise includes air warfare, anti-submarine operations, and fleet air defense drills. The UK's HMS Prince of Wales is on an eight-month deployment, while the Indian side is represented by INS Vikrant and other combat ships.

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Darwal, a solo presentation by legendary filmmaker Sai Paranjpye

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Sai Paranjpye, a renowned filmmaker and recipient of Padma Bhushan, will present a solo performance titled Darwal (Fragrance) on October 11. She will share her creative journey, from her early days as an announcer with All India Radio to shaping Indian cinema with iconic films like Chashme Buddoor and Sparsh. Her work, known for its warmth and wit, continues to inspire generations.

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Man gets 4 years in jail for duping insurance firm with false claim of fire

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A businessman was sentenced to four years in jail and fined Rs 25 lakh for cheating an insurance firm with a false claim for fire compensation. Three others were cleared of charges. The accused had misused agencies and misled surveyors, resulting in a wrongful gain of Rs 21.96 lakh. The CBI found evidence of the accused changing the location of the fire and misleading surveyors.

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Pakistan teens cross border, walk roughly 40 km to Kutch village

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Two Pakistani teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, illegally entered India through Gujarat's Kutch district. They fled their village due to opposition from the girl's family and crossed the border to reach Ratanpar in Bhachau taluka. They were apprehended by the police and are assumed to have walked 35-40 km. They are currently being held at the Joint Interrogation Centre in Kutch.

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‘People connected to construction firm’ booked for death of 22-year-old woman

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A 22-year-old woman died when a cement brick fell on her head from an under-construction building in Jogeshwari. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide against people connected to the construction company and are investigating the incident. The deceased's father is dissatisfied with the lack of arrests and claims that those responsible for safety were not questioned by the police.

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Voters registered only till July 1 can vote in Pune civic polls

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The Maharashtra government has announced that the July 1 electoral roll will be used for upcoming civic polls, including the PMC elections. The delay was caused by a reservation quota challenge in the Supreme Court, but the state government has been ordered to complete the elections by January 2022.

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AQI in Mumbai breaches 100, withdrawal of Monsoon yet to be announced

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Mumbai's air quality has deteriorated this week with the overall AQI surpassing 100. Experts warn that the city is likely to experience further decline in the upcoming months, especially with the withdrawal of monsoon. The air quality has remained good over the past four months, but with the lack of rainfall and rising temperatures, the AQI is expected to reach dangerous levels this winter season.

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Karnataka HC grants relief to BBMP engineer in dereliction of duty proceedings

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Karnataka High Court quashes Upalokayukta report and penalties against BBMP engineer accused of dereliction of duty. Engineer had approached the court against the penalty and it was recently made public. Upalokayukta counsel argued that the engineer was responsible for preventing illegal construction, but the court observed that there was no proof that the demolition cost was approved.

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Nadine de Klerk slams unbeaten 84 as South Africa relegate India to 3-wicket defeat

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Nadine de Klerk's unbeaten 84 off 54 balls led South Africa to their first win against India in the 2025 Women's World Cup. Despite a strong start from India, the Proteas paced their chase perfectly.

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One of two soldiers missing in South Kashmir forests found dead

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The body of one of the two missing soldiers was found in the Kokernag forests in South Kashmir, while the search for the other soldier is ongoing. Preliminary investigations suggest the soldier may have died of hypothermia due to heavy snowfall. The area has a history of militant presence, and the Army is extensively searching the dense forests to find the other soldier.

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How Roger Federer was helped by fashion editor Anna Wintour land $300-mil deal with Uniqlo

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Roger Federer's agent, Tony Godsick, reveals how he landed a $300-million deal with Uniqlo for the tennis legend, after Nike ended their 24-year partnership. Despite Federer's age and lack of major wins, Godsick spent a year trying to renew the contract with Nike. After Federer's success at the Australian Open, Godsick turned to Uniqlo with the help of Anna Wintour.

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After a decent start, India had suffered another batting collapse, going from 83/1 at the end of the 17th over to 102/6 at the end of 26 overs. Ghosh, for the second match in a row, was coming in at No 8, but unlike the match against Pakistan, she had to play more than just a cameo.

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A deadly explosion in Ayodhya's Pagla Bhari village has left five dead and several injured. Rescue efforts are ongoing to save those trapped under a collapsed house. The cause of the blast is yet to be determined. Police, fire department, and local administration are on the scene, and residents have been advised to stay away.

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Deepika Padukone shares her love for Paris and what she does in the city

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Rahim Ali, coming on in place of Sunil Chhetri, was handed the kindest of first international goals when Singapore’s Jordan Emaviwe bungled a routine pass back to his goalkeeper, ensuring that the AFC Asian Cup qualifier in the city-state finished 1-1, keeping India's faint hopes of making the tournament in Saudi Arabia in 2027 alive.

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Mamata targets EC over SIR, says poll panel threatening state officials

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Mamata Banerjee accuses the Election Commission of threatening state officials and acting as a "rubber stamp" for the BJP during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. She also warns against the removal of genuine voters and calls the SIR a backdoor implementation of the NRC.

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These 2 additions to the bedroom may radically improve your sleep quality

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Rolling Stone releases list of’Greatest 250 Songs’ of this century

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Rolling Stone recently released their list of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century, sparking debate and discussion. Surprising rankings include Train's "Drops of Jupiter" at #250, Mac Miller's "2009" at #240, and Kid Cudi's "Day N' Nite" at #237. Notable songs lower on the list include Kesha's "Tik Tok" at #220, Taylor Swift's "Love Story" at #213.

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Captain Shubman Gill backs Sai Sudharsan ahead of 2nd IND vs WI Test

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India captain Shubman Gill backs young batter Sai Sudharsan in finding his place in the longest format of the game. Despite a slow start, Sudharsan has shown potential and is believed to hold the No. 3 spot for a long time. Assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate also expresses confidence in Sudharsan, highlighting the competitive nature of securing a spot on the team.

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PM Modi dials Trump, congratulates US President on ‘historic Gaza peace plan’

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PM Modi said on Thursday that he spoke with US President Donald Trump to congratulate him on the “success of the historic Gaza peace plan.” “Spoke to my friend, President Trump and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Also reviewed the good progress achieved in trade negotiations. Agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks,” Modi posted on X.

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West Indies captain Roston Chase said that he spoke with Viv Richards, Brian Lara and Richie Richardson, all of whom were in Delhi ahead of the 2nd Test. (PTI Photo)

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‘They have to play domestic cricket’: Sourav Ganguly on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

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Louis Tomlinson recalls not seeing eye to eye with Liam Payne

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On Thursday, during the hearing of the case, Senior Counsel Sandesh Chouta, who appeared for the MLA, argued that there was a “political vendetta” involved in the case and claimed that the MLA was being targeted.

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Karnataka HC extends stay on coercive action against BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj

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Indian researchers have successfully created and verified truly random numbers using quantum techniques, making digital security hack-proof. Led by quantum physicist Urbasi Sinha, the team at Raman Research Institute achieved this using a quantum computer. This breakthrough, a result of the National Quantum Mission, has significant implications for commercial and strategic security.

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Priyanka Chopra flaunts husband Nick Jonas’ name in her Karwa Chauth mehndi

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India vs West Indies 2nd Test Match: Date, Time, Venue, Squad, Players List

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India and West Indies will meet for the second test match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday after India's dominating win in the first match. The second test is expected to have a similar outcome, with India fielding the same team. However, there is curiosity about the crowd turnout without star players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Nitish Kumar Reddy is predicted to be part of India's XI.

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Afghan Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrives in India on Thursday, October 9.

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Muttaqi in India: Why New Delhi is increasing engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban

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Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban Foreign Minister, is making his first official visit to India from October 9 to 16. This visit is significant as India navigates its relationship with the Taliban amid concerns about their treatment of women and regressive policies. Muttaqi's personal journey mirrors the challenges faced by key Taliban members and India's past struggles in engaging with the group.

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The officials told the CM that so far, 86 schools in the state have been identified which meet the CBSE standards.

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100 schools to be brought under CBSE curriculum from next academic session, says Sukhu

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CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu plans to convert 100 schools to CBSE curriculum, with unique color schemes, smart classrooms, and nutritious meals. 86 schools have been identified and the rest will follow. The CM also discussed the establishment of Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools, emphasizing the need for well-designed campuses with sports facilities.

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The HC has granted the petitioners time until October 16 to produce relevant documents in support of their claim.

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Gujarat HC orders status quo on proposed demolition of shops in Gandhinagar

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The Gujarat High Court has ordered a seven-day status quo on the demolition of eight shops in Bahiyal village, Dehgam taluka, Gandhinagar district. The petitioners have until October 16 to produce documents proving their non-encroachment. The court has quashed the notices and allowed authorities to take action after the deadline if the claim is not justified.

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Motorola is releasing its ultra-thin flagship smartphone, the Edge 70, as the X70 Air in China, competing with slim flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Tecno Pova Slim, and the iPhone Air. The Chinese version will be available this month, followed by a global release on November 5. It boasts a unique color option and a powerful 4,800 mAh battery with fast charging.

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India’s batting problem surfaces again as top order suffers third-straight collapse

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JK migrant workers: HC upholds eviction but asks Chandigarh to frame rehab policy

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Punjab and Haryana High Court upholds eviction of migrant workers from government quarters in Chandigarh, but grants them time till 2026. Court emphasizes humane approach and directs authorities to consider rehabilitation. Case dates back to 1970s when workers migrated from J&K. Ruling raises questions about housing rights and welfare for migrant workers.

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Union Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw stressed the need to align with PM Modi's vision for India's growth, given the changing global landscape. He praised Gujarat's progress in railway, semiconductor, and clean energy sectors at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference. Ambassadors from Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea also attended, showing interest in strengthening relations with India.

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Gutkha stains in Bihar’s new Rajgir cricket stadium

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Bihar’s new Rajgir cricket stadium defaced with gutkha spit stains days after inauguration

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The gutkha-spitting habit of millions of Indians seems impossible to shake off. From train stations and footpaths to office stairwells and park corners, those telltale red stains are everywhere. Now, the same unsightly trend has marred Bihar’s pride, the newly inaugurated Rajgir International Cricket Stadium.

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CBFC takes issue with ‘beef biryani’ scene in Malayalam film ‘Haal’, makers move HC

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The CBFC has denied certification for the Malayalam film, Haal, due to a scene and dialogue related to beef biryani and the Sangh. The makers have approached the Kerala High Court, stating that the CBFC's demands are not justified and the film does not insult any religion.

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Viswanathan Anand takes on Garry Kasparov at the Saint Louis Chess Club. (PHOTO: Grand Chess Tour via lennart Ootes)

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Day 1 of their three day battle ends with Kasparov beating Anand in one blitz game

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The first day of the highly anticipated clash between Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand at the Clutch Chess: The Legends event ended with Kasparov leading 2.5-1.5 after winning the first blitz game. Anand almost leveled the score but Kasparov managed to escape. The match is a 12-game Chess960 match with both rapid and blitz time controls.

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