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Donald Trump announced new tariffs effective Oct. 1: 100% on pharmaceuticals, 50% on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks. He said US-based drugmakers breaking ground or under construction are exempt. Critics warn higher costs could fuel inflation, slow growth, and sharply raise healthcare, Medicare, and Medicaid expenses.
Nykaa announced Deepika Padukone as its global brand ambassador today. The platform praised her as a timeless beauty, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Anchit Nayar, Nykaa CEO, said Deepika’s authenticity and versatility align with Nykaa’s vision to transform beauty in India and beyond, making it inclusive, accessible, and celebrated by all.
The biggest-ever deal for India’s indigenous fighter, 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets, is set to be signed today between the Ministry of Defence and HAL, Defence sources said. Valued at ₹66,500 crore, the announcement comes a day before the IAF retires its last MiG-21 squadrons. It follows a Feb 2021 agreement for 83 Tejas jets worth […]
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district, officials said. There were no reports of injuries or property damage, and the situation remains under control. The mild tremor caused brief tremors but had no major impact on daily life in the area, though authorities remain alert for any aftershocks or unusual activity.
Sonia Gandhi condemned the PM Modi govt’s silence on escalating Israel-Palestine violence as a moral failure. She accused Modi’s personal bond with Netanyahu of compromising India’s foreign policy. Sonia warned that such “personalized diplomacy” threatens India’s values and endangers its long-term diplomatic goals.
PM Modi emphasized India’s push for self-reliance, focusing on shipbuilding and semiconductor manufacturing under the ‘Make In India’ vision. At the UP International Trade Show in Noida, he highlighted a semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh and noted government efforts to ease business rules, promoting domestic production from chips to ships.
PM Modi said India’s growth remains attractive despite global disruptions. At the UP International Trade Show-2025 in Greater Noida, he emphasized self-reliance, stating, “Bharat jaise desh ko kisi par nirbhar rehna, ab manzoor nahi hai.” India is strengthening foundations for the future, pursuing new directions for a resilient, Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, showcasing the state’s industrial and cultural strengths. In Rajasthan, he launched development projects worth ₹1.22 lakh crore. Highlights include the ₹42,000 crore Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project, one of India’s largest upcoming nuclear plants.
Minister Piyush Goyal today said the 11-year-old ‘Make in India’ initiative has transformed India into a global manufacturing powerhouse under PM Modi’s vision. He highlighted record FDI, mobile manufacturing, exports, defence production, startups, and innovation, crediting industry, MSMEs, and citizens for driving Aatmanirbhar Bharat and global leadership.
Trisha Vivek Thosar melted hearts as President Droupadi Murmu warmly congratulated her on winning Best Child Artist for Naal 2. Dressed in a simple beige saree, her grace and smile lit up the stage, captivating everyone present. Despite her age, Trisha has acted in acclaimed Marathi and Hindi films, leaving a lasting impression.
Prime Minister Modi paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary, praising his Integral Humanism and Antyodaya philosophy. He highlighted Upadhyaya’s vision of holistic development, cultural nationalism, and moral progress. Home Minister Amit Shah also honoured him, calling his principles an enduring inspiration for the nation.
In Barasat, West Bengal, hundreds of TET-qualified teaching aspirants blocked the convoy of Trinamool Congress leaders, demanding immediate government job appointments. The protestors claimed they cleared the 2022 TET exam but remain unemployed. Meanwhile, a city court summoned a state minister for ED questioning in the school recruitment scam.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced India’s successful test of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a rail-based mobile launcher. With a 2,000 km range and advanced features, the first-of-its-kind launch enables cross-country mobility, rapid deployment, and places India among select nations with canisterised rail-launch capabilities.
US and Japanese officials are arranging a possible trip by President Donald Trump to Tokyo next month, ahead of his Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation visit in South Korea. The visit, not yet official, would mark his first meeting with Japan’s new leadership and follow ongoing discussions on trade, tariffs, and investments between the two nations.
US President Trump claimed three sinister incidents at the UN, a stalled escalator, a malfunctioning teleprompter, and sound issues. He called these events deliberate sabotage aimed at undermining his speech. Despite challenges, Trump delivered a 57-minute address, earning praise for his performance without the teleprompter.