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India welcomes Trump-Putin summit, backs peace in Ukraine; PM Modi responds to Zelensky’s post
Hindustan Times
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August 16, 2025
New Delhi: India on Saturday welcomed the summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin which ended without agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine, with the external affairs ministry saying that the world wants...
India Welcomes Diplomatic Progress at Trump-Putin Summit, Awaits Clarity on US Tariffs
Asianet Newsable
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August 16, 2025
Trump claimed India, a significant consumer of Russian crude, had stopped such purchases. However, India maintains that its oil imports are based on economic necessity and its relationship with the US transcends trade disputes. New Delhi: India on...
India appreciates progress at Russia-US summit in Alaska — MFA
TASS
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August 16, 2025
NEW DELHI, August 16. /TASS/. India has expressed appreciation for the outcomes of the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal. In a...
India's 70% Goods Export Exposed To Trump Tariffs, ICRIER Suggests Negotiation
Zee News
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New Delhi: Around 70 per cent of India's goods exports to the US, equivalent to USD 60.85 billion, are now exposed to the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US administration, according to an analysis by ICRIER. This represents just 1.56 per cent...
UAE: Meet India's First Female Race Car Champion Set To Make Middle East Debut
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Once Diana Pundole hits the accelerator, there's no slowing her down. The roar of the engine, the thrill of speed, the razor-sharp focus on every lap - racing is her world. Now, she's bringing her skills to the Middle East....
India's electronics export surged 47% in Q1 2025-26: Piyush Goyal
The Economic Times
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August 16, 2025
Synopsis "Our electronics exports have seen a surge of over 47% in Q1 of 2025-26 over the same quarter in 2024-25. It is a sweet success story for 'Make In India', which has led to an exponential growth in our electronics production from $31 Bn to...
India plans consumption tax cuts by October to strengthen economy
Gulf Today
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August 16, 2025
India’s government will slash the consumption tax it charges consumers and businesses by October, a top official said on Friday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced sweeping tax reforms to boost the economy in the face of a trade...
Matcha in Demand: How South India is Embracing the Trend
The Times of India
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Matcha, once a niche Japanese import, is experiencing a surge in popularity across India, particularly in cities like Chennai and Ooty. Tea merchants like Nirmal Raj are seeing a significant increase in demand, prompting menu innovations....
India’s regional isolation pushes it toward Latin America, Africa and beyond
Associated Press of Pakistan
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August 16, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - By Shaira Batool ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): After years of pushing assertive policies in its neighborhood, India now finds itself increasingly isolated in South Asia. Strained ties with nearly...
Five killed in fire accident at plastic articles manufacturing unit in Bengaluru
The Economic Times
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August 16, 2025
Five people, including a family of four, were charred to death after a fire broke out at a plastic articles manufacturing unit in Nagarthapet in Bengaluru, police said. Police have identified the victims as Madan Singh (38) and Sangeetha (33) and...
US cancels India trade talks scheduled for August: report
GEO TV
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August 16, 2025
Negotiations planned for August 25–29 now stand postponed. Both sides remain in contact, fresh schedule not finalised. India slams US tariffs as unfair, unjustified, unreasonable. A planned visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi from August...
India’s warehousing demand records 32.1 million sq ft in H1
Gulf Today
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August 16, 2025
India’s warehousing sector recorded a 42 per cent YoY surge in leasing volumes to 32.1 million sq ft across the top eight markets. This sharp rise in demand was led by the manufacturing sector, which saw a 71 per cent YoY growth in space uptake,...
Amid tariff row, US trade team's India visit called off, likely to be deferred: Reports
DNA India
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A trade team from the United States, which was scheduled to visit India later this month, will likely defer the key meeting, according to media reports. The US team was due to visit India between August 25 and 29 for a sixth round of talks over a...
India's Semiconductor Market To Touch $110 Billion By 2030, Create Skilled Jobs
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) India's semiconductor market is expected to reach around $110 billion by 2030, as the country will become a trusted node in the $1 trillion global semiconductor market, according to a new report.Prime...
PM Modi announces ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ defence project to shield India from security threats
State Times
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August 16, 2025
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a 10-year project to develop an indigenous defence shield to protect India’s vital military and civilian installations and deliver a decisive response in case of any enemy threat, a move...
India welcomes Trump-Putin's Alaska talks, says ‘the way forward can only be…’
Mint
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August 16, 2025
India has welcomed the talks between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday that did not see an immediate ceasefire but paved way for a possible end to the war in Ukraine launched by Moscow. “India...
Mumbai News: BMC Plans To Axe Eight Tropical Trees, Aged 30 To 50 Years, For Car Parking Near Acharya Atre Metro Station
Free Press Journal
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Mumbai News: BMC Plans To Axe Eight Tropical Trees, Aged 30 To 50 Years, For Car Parking Near Acharya Atre Metro Station | Representational Image Mumbai: The BMC's decision to cut down eight trees and transplant four from the Worli Engineering Hub...
India And Singapore Strengthen Relations Amid Uncertainties
India Herald
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New delhi, Aug thirteen The India-Singapore courting is evolving into a deepening partnership, in which New delhi is re-crafting its international relations to serve a clean economic and strategic purpose in modern-day uncertain global. Within the...
Maharashtra: Piyush Goyal takes part in Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Janmashtami
The News Mill
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August 16, 2025
Union Industry and Supply Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday took part in celebrations for Dahi Handi on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami and presented a trophy to a group of women for breaking the Dahi Handi. “The speciality of today’s Dahi...
India remains under pressure from Trump over Russian oil as China roams free
Cryptopolitan
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August 16, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking from Washington on Friday, said he doesn’t see the need to hit China with tariffs right now for continuing to buy Russian oil, despite already doing exactly that to India just days earlier. The decision comes...