The US recently announced a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports — 25 percent came into effect on August 7, and the remaining 25 percent will be added on August 28. The decision was made as a penalty for India continuing to buy oil from Russia.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit India on August 18 for border talks
This marks a significant moment in the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries, especially as it will be Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to China since the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, which led to a serious downturn in bilateral ties.
Modi Set for Seventh UNGA Address During UN’s 80th Anniversary Session
This year’s UNGA holds special significance as the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary. The theme for the session is “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights.”
India, Singapore finalise 10 key agreements ahead of PM Wong’s visit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held the ISMR with six Singaporean ministers.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif threatens India over Indus Water issue amid Asim Munir’s nuke warning
PM Shehbaz Sharif has threatened India on the Indus River issue, stating that it could not snatch “even one drop” of water belonging to Pakistan
Robin Hood Army’s #MissionSankalp78 aims to serve 7.8 million meals across India
This Independence Day initiative aims to serve meals and essential supplies to 7.8 million underserved people while revamping 78 community spaces across India. The campaign is a part of the RHA’s larger goal to distribute 0.5 billion meals by 2030 and expand its reach across South Asia and Africa.
Truce says US, Pakistan discussed counter terrorism during Munir’s visit, refers to ties with India
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Tuesday said Pakistan and the US held Counterterrorism Dialogue talks during chief Asim Munir’s visit to the country.
India, Singapore to strengthen maritime ties with focus on green and digital corridors
Yong also pointed to digitalisation, including the rise of artificial intelligence and generative AI, as a major force shaping the future.
India, Singapore set to finalise key MoUs ahead of PM Lawrence Wong’s visit
Among the most ambitious of the proposals under consideration is the development of an undersea cable that will carry solar energy from India to Singapore.
Osama bin Laden in a suit: Ex-Pentagon official slams Asim Munir over recent nuclear rhetoric
A former Pentagon official has criticised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for his recent nuclear rhetoric and compared him with 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.
