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6 yr-old Indian-origin girl assaulted in Ireland in racist attack

Dublin: A six-year-old girl of Indian origin was brutally assaulted by a group of boys outside her home in Waterford, Ireland, in what appears to be a racially motivated attack, media reports said.

India should also impose 50 percent tariff on American goods: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said India should retaliate and impose a reciprocal tariff on American goods if US President Donald Trump doesn't backtrack from imposing 50 percent tax on imports from India.

India needs a strong Prime Minister: Uddhav Thackeray slams Modi after Trump imposed 50 percent tariff

Mumbai/IBNS: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday criticised the Modi government's policies in response to US President Donald Trump's imposition of 50 percent tariff on imports from India.

Chief Election Commissioner is Amit Shah's puppet: Mamata Banerjee blasts poll body over SIR

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar "a puppet" of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, slamming the poll body over Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Economic blackmail, an attempt to bully India into unfair trade deal: Rahul Gandhi on Trump's 50 pc tariff

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has called US President Donald Trump's imposition of 50 percent tariff on imports from India an "economic blackmail" and "an attempt to bully the country into an unfair trade deal".

'India won't compromise... ready to pay heavy personal price': Modi's strong response to Trump's 50 pc tariffs

New Delhi/IBNS: In a strong response to US President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs on Indian imports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his country won't compromise and he is even "ready to pay heavy personal price".

Hyderabad psychologist marries patient, commits suicide over alleged harassment by husband, in-laws

A 33-year-old psychologist committed suicide on Tuesday following alleged harassment by her husband and his family in Hyderabad, media reports said.

Leather, gems, jewellery to be impacted most after US's 50 pct tariff announcement

With Donald Trump's announcement of an additional 25 percent tariff on India, domestic export sectors such as leather, chemicals, footwear, gems and jewellery, textiles, and shrimp will be severely impacted by the imposition of the total 50 percent tariff by the US, media reports said, quoting industry experts.

Leather, gems, jewellery to be impacted most after US's 50 pct tariff announcement

With Donald Trump's announcement of an additional 25 percent tariff on India, domestic export sectors such as leather, chemicals, footwear, gems and jewellery, textiles, and shrimp will be severely impacted by the imposition of the total 50 percent tariff by the US, media reports said, quoting industry experts.

PM Modi to visit China for SCO Summit, his first since 2020 Galwan clash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China to attend the regional summit SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) in Tianjin city from August 31 to September 1, in a significant step marking normalisation in ties between the two nations that was strongly hit after the 2020 Galwan clash.

India calls Donald Trump's move to impose additional 25 pct tariffs 'unfair, unjustified'

India has once again made it clear that it stands firm on its national interests following US President Donald Trump's move to impose an additional 25 percent tariff on Russian oil imports and called the move "unfair and unjustified".

Donald Trump announces additional 25 pct tariffs on India, total goes up to 50 pct; MEA calls move 'extremely unfortunate'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extra 25 percent tariff on India as 'penalty' for the continued purchase of Russian crude oil.

Donald Trump announces additional 25 pct tariffs on India, total goes up to 50 pct; MEA calls move 'extremely unfortunate'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extra 25 percent tariff on India as 'penalty' for the continued purchase of Russian crude oil.

PM Narendra Modi to visit China for first time since 2020 Galwan conflict

Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit China later this month, his first trip to the neighbouring nation since the 2020 Galwan clash, media reports said.

PM Narendra Modi to visit China for first time since 2020 Galwan conflict

Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit China later this month, his first trip to the neighbouring nation since the 2020 Galwan clash, media reports said.

India announces free e-visas to Filipino tourists

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced India will offer free e-visas to Filipino tourists.

If not courts then who will decide national or anti-national?: BJP slams Priyanka's response to SC rebuke to Rahul

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who on Tuesday said courts can't decide who is a national or an anti-national after the Supreme Court rapped her brother Rahul Gandhi over "Chinese intrusion" remark.

Blast at oxygen plant in Mohali kills 2, several injured

Mohali/IBNS: Two dead and several others were injured as a massive blast took place at an oxygen cylinder plant in Punjab's Mohali on Wednesday morning, media reports said.

Blast at oxygen plant in Mohali kills 2, several injured

Mohali/IBNS: Two dead and several others were injured as a massive blast took place at an oxygen cylinder plant in Punjab's Mohali on Wednesday morning, media reports said.

Election Commission suspends four Bengal govt officers for including fictitious voters in electoral rolls

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday suspended four West Bengal government officers for allegedly including fictitious voters in electoral rolls amid confrontation between the State and Centre over Special Intensive Revision (SIR), media reports said.

India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held in Delhi to bolster bilateral cooperation

The inaugural edition of India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss security perspectives and further bolster bilateral cooperation.

Ajit Doval arrives in Moscow amid Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil import

Amid rift in ties between US and India over Russian oil imports, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for a visit to strengthen bilateral relations.

Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee 'apologises to nation' for supporting colleague Mahua Moitra in 2023

A day after he resigned as the Trinamool Congress's chief whip in Lok Sabha, senior MP Kalyan Banerjee Tuesday launched a fresh attack on party colleague Mahua Moitra, saying she "lacks basic gratitude" and apologised to the nation for defending her.

Trump threatens India again with harsh tariffs in next 24 hours over Russian oil purchase

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he would increase the tariffs imposed on Indian imports "very substantially" over the next 24 hours due to India's continued purchases of Russian oil.

India, Philippines elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday met visiting  Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr when the countries decided to elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership.

India, Philippines elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday met visiting  Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr when the countries decided to elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership.

Indian Navy's Eastern fleet ships visit Philippines, strengthening maritime ties 

As part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, several Indian naval fleets, under the Command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), concluded their port call at Manila, Philippines.

Indian Navy's Eastern fleet ships visit Philippines, strengthening maritime ties 

As part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, several Indian naval fleets, under the Command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), concluded their port call at Manila, Philippines.

Narendra Modi expresses condolences over Uttarakhand landslide

Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed condolences to people hit by a massive cloudburst-triggered landslide and flash flood in Dharali village of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday.

US Embassy warns 'overstaying' Indians, directs them to respect terms of visa

The US Embassy in India has issued a stern message to those Indians who are staying beyond their authorised period of stay in the country, and warned that they may face visa revocation and even possible deportation.