PMC Launches Drive Against Plastic, Waste Violations; Notices to Be Issued to Commercial Establishments
Despite a citywide ban on plastic and repeated awareness campaigns, its rampant use continues across Pune. To tackle this, the Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department has launched a fresh campaign to issue notices to commercial establishments violating waste management rules. The initiative, aimed at enforcing stricter compliance with waste segregation and […]
Trump Escalates Tariff Pressure on India, Links Russian Oil Purchases to Ukraine War
Less than a week after announcing a 25% tariff on Indian exports “plus a penalty,” U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of India, accusing it of profiting from Russian oil sales and indirectly funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine. On Monday (August 4, 2025), Trump posted on Truth Social: “India is not only buying […]
Philippines President Marcos Jr Begins First State Visit to India, Marking 75 Years of Ties
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr arrived in New Delhi on August 4 for his first state visit to India. This visit aimed at deepening cooperation across defence, trade, and cultural sectors as the two nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. Accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and a high-level delegation of Cabinet ministers, […]
‘Harness Knowledge for Nation’s Growth’: J&K LG Manoj Sinha to Youth
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon students to harness the power of knowledge for nation-building, while addressing the valedictory event of the Viksit Bharat-Yuva Connect Programme at the University of Jammu yesterday. Emphasizing that the 21st century is “India’s century”, Sinha said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is moving forward to […]
Telangana Emerging as Handloom Hub: Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday said that Telangana is rapidly developing into a handloom hub, with the proposed Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal expected to attract investments worth ₹10,000 crore and generate employment for nearly two lakh people. Speaking at the inauguration of the week-long National Handloom Day […]
US Tariffs Test India Ties, But Trade Talks Stay on Course
Amid heated political rhetoric and punitive tariffs, India and the United States remain “intensely engaged” in trade negotiations aimed at finalizing a mutually beneficial agreement by the end of this month. According to officials familiar with the talks, the discussions are proceeding “strictly within the bilaterally agreed framework” established earlier this year—untouched by broader geopolitical […]
India Rejects Fake Reports Amid U.S. Tariff Row, Eyes Trade Talks with Washington
Amid rising trade tensions with the United States, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has moved swiftly to dismiss fake reports circulating online. These reports claimed that New Delhi was reviewing the list of U.S. goods exempted from tariffs and reconsidering bilateral agreements with Washington. On social media platform X, the MEA’s fact-check unit posted […]
India Assures Continued Support in Nimisha Priya Death Row Case in Yemen
India reaffirmed its commitment to providing all possible assistance in the case of Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen for the 2017 murder of a Yemeni citizen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it remains actively engaged in the matter and is also in touch with “friendly governments” to explore […]
Tension Erupts in Yavat, Daund After Social Media Post
Tension gripped Yavat village in Daund taluka, about 80 km from Pune, on Friday after an objectionable social media post sparked violent clashes between two groups. According to the police, mobs vandalized property, set several vehicles on fire, and pelted stones at a religious site, forcing authorities to fire tear gas shells to control the […]
‘India Fastest-Growing Major Economy’: Goyal Hits Back at Trump Amid Tariff Row
Trump’s ‘dead economy’ jibe sparks political storm, fuels debate over India’s growth trajectory and US-India trade ties. US President Donald Trump’s sharp remarks calling India’s economy “dead” have triggered a fierce political debate in India. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal countered the criticism in Parliament, asserting that India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy and is […]