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India’s Modi pushes for self-reliance in Independence Day speech amid threat of US tariffs

Prime minister announces new defence system for India after four-day military conflict with Pakistan

The Independent UK

Facing US Tariffs, India's Modi Vows Self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday that India is seeking self-reliance in energy independence and the development of its own powerful defence systems, vowing to defend his country's interests "like a wall".

International Business Times

As Trump splits from India, is the US abandoning its pivot to Asia?

US partners in Asia, such as India, might consider their own shifts in response to Trump’s moves. But it won’t be easy.

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Aug 14, 2025: After downpour, Delhi gets respite from air pollution

The air quality in Delhi improved after heavy rains lashed the city on Thursday.

Newslaundry

New Delhi’s garbage mountains become heat bombs for India’s waste pickers

Informal waste pickers face temperatures as high as 70C (158F) in landfill sites and ‘breathe poison’, activists say.

Al Jazeera

Wanted: Menacing dogs for TV thumbnails

Picture this: You’re scrolling through your news feed when suddenly, a snarling beast fills your screen. Gleaming fangs, narrowed eyes, ears pinned back in pure aggression. This isn’t some thriller poster – it’s how major Indian news outlets chose to illustrate the Supreme Court's recent order on Delhi’s stray dog…

Newslaundry

Supreme Court’s stray dog ruling: Extremely grim, against rules, barely rational

On Monday, our overworked justice system, which still hasn’t been able to give a verdict on Umar Khalid’s case or hear the case suo motu, found time and inclination to address a far larger problem — the stray dog menace in the capital. You read that right. It appears rapes,…

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It’s not about stray dogs. It’s about a broken system

When stray animals make headlines in India, the narrative often follows a certain script: dog lovers versus those who see them as a menace.

Newslaundry

How a court’s ruling ripped open India’s decades-old debate over stray dogs

Concern over lack of preparedness and dearth of well-maintained shelter homes to house stray dogs

The Independent UK

India is historical, Bharat is mythical: Aatish Taseer

My parents met in Delhi in 1980. My father had just written a biography of his political idol, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto; my mother was sent to interview him. That night they went to dinner at a Chinese restaurant called the House of Ming. Then they disappeared together for a week.…

Newslaundry

Indian court orders removal of thousands of stray dogs from Delhi region

Judge cites attacks on children among grounds for ruling but animal protection groups say decision is inhumane

The Guardian - UK

India’s opposition protests against electoral roll revision

Police briefly detain some lawmakers at the demonstration, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.

Al Jazeera

India's top court orders stray dogs to be removed from New Delhi streets

India’s top court has ordered authorities in New Delhi to start removing all stray dogs from its streets and to sterilize and relocate them to shelters permanently

The Independent UK

Self-censorship has ruined the best Hindi film on journalism

With its rotary phones, clanking printing presses, news rooms full of typewriters, ticker tapes and other details of vintage setting, New Delhi Times should feel like a time capsule. But this 1986 film’s recent appearance on YouTube shows it remains tragically relevant for all the wrong reasons.

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Gold and gated communities: How rich India’s hoarding fuels inequality

Jo bhi hai wo theek hai, zikra kyon karenHum hi sab jahaan ki, fikra kyon karen.– Sahir Ludhianvi, Phir Subah Hogi, 1958. Truth, when repeated often enough, starts sounding very banal. It just doesn’t register. Take this sentence: India is an economically unequal country. The evidence is all around us, and…

The Independent UK

Are Trump’s tariffs pushing rivals India and China closer together?

American president’s targeting of India with hefty levies, coupled with his efforts to strengthen ties with Pakistan, could cost him a powerful ally in the Asia-Pacific region, reports Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Newslaundry

Rahul Gandhi alleges over 1 lakh fake voters helped BJP win Bangalore Central

At a press conference held in New Delhi on Thursday, August 7, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of facilitating widespread electoral malpractice. And to make his point, the Congress leader chose the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha seat as…

The Independent UK

India police bust racket of fake life-saving drugs under label of top brands

The counterfeit drug ring operated through an extensive network spanning multiple Indian states

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US-India relations at their ‘worst’ as Trump slaps 50 percent tariff

India is part of a small group of major economies without a deal. And it now faces the highest tariff rate globally.

The Independent UK

Trump threatens India with 50% tariffs for buying Russian oil

An Indian government source said it needs to gradually repair ties with the U.S. and engage more with the BRICS bloc

International Business Times

Trump Hikes India Levy Over Russian Oil As Tariff Deadline Approaches

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, opening a new front in his trade wars just hours before another wave of duties takes effect.

Benzinga

Trump Doubles Tariffs On India To 50% Over Russian Oil Trade

President Donald Trump has taken a major swing at India's trade relationship with the U.S., slapping an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports in response to New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil—effectively doubling the total tariff burden on Indian goods to 50%.

International Business Times UK

Trump Tells India: Stop Buying Russian Oil or Face 25% Tariffs

Donald Trump has told India to end its purchases of Russian oil or face tariffs of 25% or more, accusing New Delhi of fuelling Moscow's war in Ukraine and threatening a major trade clash.

The Independent UK

Explained: How much Russian oil does India buy?

New Delhi vows to continue buying Russian crude despite Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs

Euronews

India attacks US and Europe's 'double standards' in their trade relationship with Russia

India criticised countries trading with Russia while targeting India. EU trade with Russia hit €67.5bn in 2024. Trump threatened tariffs on Indian goods, escalating tensions.

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