US-India trade row: MEA official calls Donald Trump’s tariff hike a ‘unilateral decision’; says both sides were ‘very close to a solution’

US President Donald Trump (AI image) A senior Indian diplomat on Thursday criticised the Donald Trump administration’s imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports to the US, calling the move “unilateral” and lacking any “logic or reason”, even as he confirmed that bilateral trade negotiations between the two sides would continue.“This is a…

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‘Global issues of mutual interest’: Amid Donald Trump’s tariff pressure, Lula calls PM Modi – here’s what they discussed | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke on phone on Thursday amid ongoing tariff tensions from the US. The two leaders exchanged views on various “regional and global issues of mutual interest.““Had a good conversation with President Lula. Thanked him for making my visit to Brazil memorable…

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Happy Raksha Bandhan 2025: 20+ Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & WhatsApp status

As one grows older, life teaches its best lessons through the worst possible experiences-whether it’s by introducing difficult people or putting them through challenging situations. In those moments when life hits hardest, a familiar thought often crosses mind: your oldest ‘enemy’-the one you grew up fighting over the TV remote or evening study sessions with-your…

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American job slowdown, H‑1B backlash: Is the clock ticking for Indian talent in the US?

Is the clock ticking for Indian talent in the US? In August 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) did something uncharacteristically jarring—it quietly downgraded previous job estimates, revealing that 258,000 jobs initially reported for May and June had not, in fact, materialised. July’s fresh data wasn’t any better: Only 73,000 new jobs were…

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‘Can’t act like a crook’: Supreme Court’s stern words for ED; bench says agency must work ‘within four corners of the law’ | India News

Supreme Court; Enforcement Directorate NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday sternly reminded the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that the central agency must function strictly within the bounds of the law, stating, “You can’t act like a crook.” A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan, and N Kotiswar Singh made the observation while hearing petitions…

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Indian space startup Agnikul builds world’s largest single-piece 3D-printed Inconel rocket engine, granted a patent in US |

Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos has achieved a significant milestone by building the world’s largest single-piece 3D-printed Inconel rocket engine made from Inconel, a high-performance superalloy known for its strength and heat resistance. This breakthrough engine, about a meter long, is printed entirely as one integrated component without any welds, joints, or fasteners from fuel…

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