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India Defies U.S. Tariff Pressure, to Keep Buying Cheap Russian Oil: “National Interest Comes First”

New Delhi: India has firmly stated that it will continue importing oil from Russia, making it clear that it will not yield to international pressure. “India will buy oil from whoever offers it at the lowest price. What matters are market conditions,” said Vinay Kumar, India’s Ambassador to Russia, underscoring that national and economic interests Read More…

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PM Modi Unveils ₹5,400 Crore Development Push in Ahmedabad; Focus on Infrastructure, Healthcare & Urban Growth

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹5,400 crore in Ahmedabad, marking a major boost to the state’s infrastructure and growth roadmap. The initiatives cover a wide spectrum, including modern infrastructure, healthcare upgrades, urban development, transport, housing, and water supply Read More…

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Supreme Court Orders Probe into Reliance’s Vantara Project; SIT to Examine Wildlife Transfers

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered a high-level probe into Vantara, Reliance Foundation’s ambitious wildlife rehabilitation and conservation project in Gujarat. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by former Supreme Court judge Justice J. Chelameswar will scrutinize alleged violations of environmental, wildlife, and financial regulations, including the transfer of animals to the facility. Joining Read More…

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India Ramps Up Lobbying in Washington as Trump’s 50% Tariffs Loom

New Delhi / Washington: With the Trump administration preparing to impose a steep 50% tariff on Indian exports, New Delhi has intensified its lobbying push in Washington. The Embassy of India has hired Mercury Public Affairs LLC—its second American lobbying firm this year—to strengthen its influence in U.S. policymaking circles. Signed on August 15, the Read More…

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PM Modi Binds Himself Under New Bill to Sack Jailed Ministers, Says Amit Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally ensured his own inclusion in the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which mandates automatic removal of jailed ministers. The bill, introduced on August 20, stipulates that any Prime Minister, Union Minister, or Chief Minister detained for 30 consecutive days on Read More…

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India’s Supreme Court Reverses Stray Dog Ban After Public Outcry, Orders Sterilisation and Release

The court had ordered all strays to be rounded up and confined to shelters—warning of penalties for non-compliance. But the ruling triggered nationwide outrage, with animal welfare groups, citizens, and celebrities condemning the move as cruel and impractical, given the absence of adequate shelters. Responding to the backlash, the court issued a revised ruling on Read More…

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GST Council to Meet on September 3–4; Key Decision on Centre’s Two-Rate GST Proposal Likely

New Delhi: The GST Council will convene on September 3 and 4 to deliberate on crucial tax reforms, including the Central Government’s proposal to restructure the GST system into a simplified two-rate framework. The Council is expected to examine the reports of various Groups of Ministers (GoMs), who were tasked with studying major aspects of Read More…

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CBI Books Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications in ₹2,000-Crore Bank Fraud Case; Searches Underway

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications (RCOM) and its executives for allegedly defrauding banks to the tune of ₹2,000 crore. The investigating agency also carried out searches at multiple premises linked to the company on Saturday. According to officials, the action comes after the Read More…

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“No One Can Govern from Jail”: PM Modi Slams Corrupt Leaders, Defends Landmark Bill

Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered a fiery attack against corrupt politicians, declaring that “no one should dream of ruling from jail.” Addressing a rally in Gaya, Bihar, he defended the NDA government’s 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which mandates the removal of any minister—including the PM or CM—if convicted of a serious crime Read More…