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OPINION | Trump must know: Modi can hit back
US President Donald Trump hardened his stance on Friday, saying there was no question of talks with India over a bilateral trade agreement unless the tariff issue was resolved. He was asked by an Indian reporter at the Oval Office whether he expected talks to resume in the light of 50 pc tariff to be imposed on India, Trump replied, “No, not until we get it resolved”. Meanwhile, in fast-paced developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin met Indian national security adviser Ajit Doval in Moscow on Thursday and agreed to visit India anytime this year.
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Reports of India halting defence deals with US are false and fabricated: Defence Ministry sources
The Ministry of Defence has categorically denied media reports claiming that India has paused talks on defence procurements from the United States in response to the recent tariff hike by US President Donald Trump. The ministry labelled the reports as ‘false and fabricated,’ asserting that procurement cases are proceeding as per standard procedures.
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PM Modi speaks to Putin amid Trump tariff blitz, invites Russian President to visit India later this year
PM Modi speaks to Putin amid Trump tariff blitz, invites him to visit India later this year
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Election Commission declares Tejashwi Yadav’s EPIC card as ‘fake’, demands original by August 16
The Election Commission of India (EC) has declared as fake the EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) number displayed by Tejashwi Yadav during a press conference. The card number shown, RAB2916120, was found to be unauthorised and does not match any record in the EC’s database. This has raised serious concerns about the authenticity of the document presented by the Bihar Leader of Opposition.
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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Free bus rides for women announced across multiple states | Check full list
India will celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan on Saturday (August 9) this year. It is considered a cherished festival of sibling love and bonding. On this special occasion, several state governments have rolled out a heartwarming gift for women — free travel on government buses. While some states have offered free rides for a day, a few have extended the benefit for two or even three days. Notably, states like Punjab and Karnataka already offer free bus services to women throughout the year. In Delhi, only women residing in the capital can enjoy free travel in DTC buses.
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‘Sign under oath’: Karnataka CEO challenges Rahul Gandhi’s poll rigging allegations
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka issued a letter to Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, mere hours after his sensational press conference alleging large-scale irregularities in the state’s electoral rolls. The CEO demanded that Gandhi substantiate his claims of electoral fraud with a signed declaration under oath, as per Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
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Hidden saree at Prajwal Revanna’s farmhouse nailed former JDS MP: Here’s how
Four years after the crime and a year after it came to light, suspended JD(S) leader and former MP Prajwal Revanna was last week sentenced to prison term for the remainder of his life, while the court imposed an overall fine of Rs 11.50 lakh on him, directing that Rs 11.25 lakh of it be paid to the victim woman, a domestic help to the family of the accused.
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NCERT sets up expert panel amid controversy over Rajput, Ahom, and Paika history in ‘new textbooks’
Facing criticism over alleged factual errors and omissions in newly revised school textbooks, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has constituted a committee of senior experts on Thursday (August 7) to review the feedback and make recommendations. The panel, led by Professor Ranjana Arora, head of NCERT’s Department of Curriculum Studies and Development, will examine concerns raised about the representation of various regional histories, including that of the Rajputs, Ahoms, and Paikas.
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No ‘phansi ghar’ at Delhi Assembly, says Speaker Vijender Gupta; Privileges Committee to summon Kejriwal
In a sharp rebuttal to claims about the existence of a British-era “phansi ghar” (execution chamber) within the Delhi Assembly premises, newly appointed Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday clarified that no such structure ever existed. He announced that the matter would be forwarded to the Privileges Committee for a detailed inquiry that will summon former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others associated with the issue.
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FASTag Annual Pass: 5 game-changing benefits that make it a no-brainer over per-trip fees
In a significant development for commuters, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced that a new annual FASTag will be unveiled, starting August 15, 2025. While the existing FASTag ecosystem will continue to remain operational, the new annual pass is not mandatory for users. Users have the option to continue using their FASTag for regular transactions. The annual pass can be activated either through the National Highway Association of India (NHAI) website or the Rajmargyatra mobile app.
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