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Trump has slapped higher tariffs despite India buying more oil, gas from US

IANS | August 15, 2025 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) While US President Donald Trump has slapped a 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports, he appears to have quite overlooked the fact that India has also sharply increased its purchases of oil and gas from America. This, in turn, has led to a reduction in India’s trade surplus with the US, which is a major aim of the Trump administration’s trade policy.

Op Sindoor testament to India’s self-reliance, PM Modi outlines defence roadmap

IANS | August 15, 2025 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Atmanirbhar Bharat as the bedrock of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, highlighting India’s strides in defence, technology, space, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare.

India’s 79th I-Day celebrated by diplomatic missions worldwide with patriotic fervour

IANS | August 15, 2025 1:25 PM

Bangkok, Aug 15 (IANS) On 79th Independence Day, several diplomatic missions across the globe organised a series of vibrant events reflecting the spirit of patriotism and unity among the Indian diaspora and friends of India worldwide.

Atmanirbhar Bharat is the foundation of a strong, developed India: PM Modi

IANS | August 15, 2025 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi underscored 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' as one of the key foundational planks for 'Viksit Bharat', citing India’s advances in Defence, technology, energy, space, and manufacturing.

79 and soaring: India’s unfinished triumph

IANS | August 15, 2025 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) On August 15 this year, India marks 79 years of independence -- an occasion that is as much about the promise ahead as the struggle behind.

Sri Lanka extends wishes on 79th I-Day, diplomatic missions celebrate with fervour

IANS | August 15, 2025 12:52 PM

Colombo, Aug 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Friday extended his warm wishes to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, as well as to the government and people of India, on the occasion of the country's 79th Independence Day.

Kishtwar tragedy: 56 bodies recovered, search operation for missing intensifies

IANS | August 15, 2025 12:52 PM

Jammu, Aug 15 (IANS) Fifty-six bodies have been recovered so far and over 300 were rescued as Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to J&K Lt Governor and Chief Minister, assuring all possible help to sufferers of the Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy.

Action will be taken against those who lied, did false propaganda in Dharmasthala case: K'taka govt

IANS | August 15, 2025 12:42 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 15 (IANS) The Karnataka government stated on Friday that action will be initiated against those who carried out false propaganda against the pilgrimage centre Dharmasthala in the alleged mass grave case.

PM Modi tells India’s decade-long growth story in longest ever I-Day speech

IANS | August 15, 2025 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In a moment that fused symbolism with stamina, Prime Minister Narendra Modi etched his name into the annals of Indian political history by delivering the longest-ever Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

May India keep scaling new heights of progress: PM Modi

IANS | August 15, 2025 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on Friday, shared some glimpses of the Independence Day celebrations at the iconic fort and wished that India scale new heights of progress.

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Trump has slapped higher tariffs despite India buying more oil, gas from US

Op Sindoor testament to India’s self-reliance, PM Modi outlines defence roadmap

India’s 79th I-Day celebrated by diplomatic missions worldwide with patriotic fervour

Atmanirbhar Bharat is the foundation of a strong, developed India: PM Modi

79 and soaring: India’s unfinished triumph

Sri Lanka extends wishes on 79th I-Day, diplomatic missions celebrate with fervour

Kishtwar tragedy: 56 bodies recovered, search operation for missing intensifies

Action will be taken against those who lied, did false propaganda in Dharmasthala case: K'taka govt

PM Modi tells India’s decade-long growth story in longest ever I-Day speech

May India keep scaling new heights of progress: PM Modi

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