Donald Trump’s personal friction behind US tariffs on India, claims report
A new report by US financial services firm Jefferies suggests that President Donald Trump’s personal frustrations were a key driver behind the steep 50% tariffs the United States imposed on India, marking the highest tariff rate among all American trade partners. The tariffs, which came into effect on August 27, signal a sharp downturn in US-India relations, which have long been considered a cornerstone of American strategy in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Important for India, China to work together: PM Modi to Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun, world’s largest newspaper
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day official visit to Japan, said on Friday that it is important for India and China to work together to bring stability to the world economic order as he asserted that New Delhi is ready to advance bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective based on mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.
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India scrape through China in Hockey Asia Cup opener as Harmanpreet scores hat trick
India scraped through a tough Chinese challenge in their first match of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 with a nail-biting 4-3 win at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Friday, August 29. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat trick in the clash, with all three strikes coming through penalty corners.
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Tokyo’s iconic SkyTree tower shines in Indian tricolour amid PM Modi’s visit to Japan | WATCH
The iconic SkyTree tower in Tokyo was lit up in the hues of the Indian Tricolour on Friday evening to mark the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Japan. The illumination of SkyTree in saffron, white, and green created a striking visual that celebrated India–Japan friendship. The spectacular gesture symbolised the warmth and friendship between the two nations, setting the tone for the high-level visit. Prime Minister Modi is in Tokyo on a two-day visit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. During the visit, he will participate in the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit — a key platform for strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation in trade, technology and strategic areas.
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Number of school teachers crossed 1 crore mark for first time in 2024–25: Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education on Thursday released a fresh report and said the number of school teachers crossed the one crore mark for the first time in 2024–25. The ministry said the student retention rate in schools, Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) increased during 2024-25 session. In the report, the ministry said school dropout rates saw notable reduction during 2024-25 across preparatory, middle and secondary levels.
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Saree-clad 72-year-old Kerala woman driving Rolls-Royce in Dubai | Watch video
In a story that has captured hearts worldwide, Mani Amma, a 72-year-old woman from Kerala, has gone viral after a video surfaced of her confidently driving a Rolls-Royce Ghost through the streets of Dubai- all while dressed in a traditional saree. Known fondly as “Driver Amma,” Mani Amma has long been an inspiration for her passion and skill in driving. She holds licenses to operate 11 different types of vehicles and even runs her own driving school back home in Kerala. Her mastery spans beyond cars- covering trucks, forklifts, cranes, and much more.
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Hridayapoorvam X review: Did Mohanlal’s family drama impress netizens? Know here
The wait for the fans is over. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s new film ‘Hridayapoorvam’ has been released in theatres today. Ever since its trailer was released, the audience seemed eager to watch this film.
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PV Sindhu stuns world no. 2 Wang Zhi Yi, advances to BWF World Championships quarter-finals
India’s badminton star PV Sindhu looked in incredible touch as she defeated the world number 2, Wang Zhi Yi, in straight games. Registering a commanding 21-17, 21-15 victory, Sindhu made it to the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships. It is worth noting that this is the first time that Sindhu has made it to the tournament’s quarter-finals since 2019.
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Uttar Pradesh govt to launch ‘No helmet, no fuel’ drive from this date: Safety first, fuel later
Starting September 1 (Monday), the Uttar Pradesh government will roll out a month-long road safety campaign titled ‘No helmet, no fuel’. The initiative, which will continue till September 30 (Tuesday), is aimed at instilling the habit of wearing helmets among two-wheeler riders and pillion passengers to curb road accident fatalities.
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Indore-Ujjain-Pithampur Metro Rail Project gets approval: Check cost, routes and other details
The Madhya Pradesh government has approved the consultancy fee for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Ujjain-Indore-Pithampur Metro Rail Project. In the first phase, the metro line will connect Shri Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain to Lavkush Square in Indore, while in the second phase it will be extended from Lavkush Square to Pithampur. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav at the Mantralaya on Tuesday. According to reports, the consultancy work has been awarded to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) at a cost of Rs 9 lakh per kilometre, including GST.
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