THE HEADLINES:
India and Brazil agree to enhance bilateral trade to over 20 billion dollars in next five years; Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hold bilateral talks in New Delhi.
Home Minister Amit Shah asserts Naxalism will be wiped out from the country by 31st of next month; Hails CRPF role for restoring peace in northeast region and Jammu and Kashmir.
Fifth edition of Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 begins in Goa, to address emerging maritime challenges in Indian Ocean Region.
US tariffs on India to drop to 10 per cent temporarily, following President Trump’s announcement of new global tariffs, after Supreme court strikes down sweeping tariffs.
And, in the ICC T20 World Cup, New Zealand to take on Pakistan in Super 8 stage match at Colombo this evening.
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India and Brazil exchanged several agreements in different areas including digital partnership, cooperation in rare earth and critical minerals, MSME, and coastal sector in New Delhi today. Prime Minister Narenda Modi and President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held bilateral talks in the National Capital. During the meeting, they reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations. The two leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral fora, reformed multilateralism, global governance and issues concerning the Global South.
In his joint statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India Brazil ties have strengthened under President Lula’s leadership. He said, bilateral trade ties will be elevated to over 20 billion US dollars in next five years.
Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi received President Lula da Silva in a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan. The Brazil President also visited Rajghat and paid respects to Mahatma Gandhi. India and Brazil share a warm, close and multi-faceted Strategic Partnership, rooted in shared democratic values, close people-to-people ties and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that the nation has taken a pledge to wipe out Naxalism from the country by 31st of next month. Addressing the CRPF personnel during the 87th Raising Day parade in Guwahati, Mr. Shah said the CRPF has rendered unparalleled service to the nation. He said, CRPF jawans and the Cobra Battalions are doing unprecedented work in making the country Naxal-free.
He said, 2 thousand 270 brave personnel have laid down their lives in service to the country. He said, 700 personnel of this force sacrificed their lives in the north-east alone. On this occasion, Union Home Minister reviewed the ceremonial parade and took the salute. He also conferred medals of bravery to CRPF personnel, honouring their exceptional courage. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present on the ocassion.
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Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi today underlined the importance of maritime cooperation while inaugurating the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave. Addressing delegates, the Navy Chief described the recent congregation of 74 nations at Visakhapatnam for the International Fleet Review and the harbour and sea phases of MILAN as a maritime Mahakumbh. He said the large-scale participation reflected the growing global maritime engagement.
The theme of the conclave is Indian Ocean Region: ‘Addressing Evolving Maritime Challenges – Progressive Efforts to Mitigate Dynamic Threats’. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperative mechanisms and partnerships to tackle emerging maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said that various technical solutions have been presented at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Visiting the venue of the Summit this morning, Mr Vaishnaw said, there is a huge enthusiasm among the youth about the AI Summit. Talking about his conversation with the exhibitors regarding the ruckus created by the Congress workers, the minister said, all the exhibitors termed the act of congress as shameful.
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Today is the last day of India-AI Impact Expo. Government extended the Expo for one more day because of the overwhelming response from exhibitors, innovators, and visitors. Our correspondent reports that the expo will remain open till 6 PM.
The extension of the Expo is allowing more students, professionals, and general visitors to interact with exhibitors to understand practical deployment models, data security standards, compliance mechanisms, and the real-world impact of AI. So far, the India AI Impact Summit witnessed participation of over 5 lakh visitors and various AI players in the world became part of the global event. Across the ten arenas, global technology firms, startups, academia, Union Ministries, State Governments and research institutions created a mosaic of capability. The International summit generated investment commitments of more than 250 billion dollars for infrastructure and 150 billion dollars for deep-tech venture capital. Thirteen countries set up pavilions at the summit, including Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan, and a collective African pavilion. The summit brought together startups, researchers, industry leaders, and innovators from across various sectors from around the world under one roof. With Arzoo, Saklen Akhtar, Akashvani News, Delhi.
Chief People and Strategy Officer of Niruthi Climate and Ecosystems Private Limited, Raj Patnaik said the India AI Summit is a significant initiative by the Government that provides an opportunity to showcase innovations across various sectors.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Evivve, Mohsin Memon, termed the India Impact AI Summit as a phenomenal platform to connect with like-minded innovators and stakeholders.
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Delhi BJP today protested outside the Congress Headquarter in New Delhi for the ruckus created by the Indian Youth Congress workers during the India-AI Impact Summit yesterday. The protest was led by Party’s state president Virendra Sachdeva along with Party MP Manoj Tiwari and other party leaders.
Earlier addressing media in New Delhi today, party Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said, the entire country is in the anguish and disturbed by the act of the congress party and they will not be pardoned by the people of the country.
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In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs, US President Donald Trump said there is no change in the trade deal with India and emphasised that the India deal is on. He said that his relationship with India is fantastic and they are doing trade with India. President Trump said this at a news conference last night in the White House hours after the US Supreme Court verdict striking down his sweeping tariffs.
Earlier this month, Trump issued an Executive Order removing the 25 per cent punitive tariffs to 18 per cent. Meanwhile, a White House official has clarified that the tariff on India will drop to 10 per cent temporarily following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new global tariff.
The new tariff will replace the earlier International Emergency Economic Powers Act based duties that were struck down by the Supreme Court. The White House response confirms that, at least temporarily, the applicable rate for India would fall to 10 per cent under the new Section 122 authority.
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At the centre of a landmark verdict by the US Supreme Court striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, is Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal, who successfully argued the case before the nation’s highest judicial body. In an interview to a media organisation, Mr. Katyal, described the ruling as a testament to the strength of American democracy. He said the judgment reflects a system that is capable of self-correction and upholding constitutional principles, regardless of who holds office. Katyal, a former Acting Solicitor General of the United States under President Barack Obama, represented a group of small businesses challenging the legality of the tariffs.
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India has sharpened its demand for United Nations Security Council reform, declaring that global patience has run out. At the latest round of negotiations, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel said the Council has failed to meet core responsibilities on peace and security. She emphasised that reforms must include expansion of permanent membership, warning that without it the process will be incomplete. She said consideration of a third category is a red herring that is intended to delay the process further and derail the path towards reforms entirely. She insisted that any restructuring must correct, not worsen, existing imbalances.
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In the ICC T20 World Cup, the Super 8 stage is set to begin today. In the opening clash of Super 8, New Zealand will take on Pakistan in Colombo this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 PM, Indian Time. Meanwhile, India will begin their Super 8 campaign against South Africa in Ahmedabad tomorrow.
Group 1 of the Super 8 consists of India, Zimbabwe, West Indies and South Africa, while Group 2 includes Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand. Each team will play their three group opponents, with the top two sides from each group progressing to the knockout semi-finals. Teams will start the Super 8 with zero points, as no net run rate from the group stage are carried forward.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:
India and Brazil agree to enhance bilateral trade to over 20 billion dollars in next five years; Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hold bilateral talks in New Delhi.
Home Minister Amit Shah asserts Naxalism will be wiped out from the country by 31st of next month; Hails CRPF role for restoring peace in northeast region and Jammu and Kashmir.
Fifth edition of Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 begins in Goa, to address emerging maritime challenges in Indian Ocean Region.
US tariffs on India to drop to 10 per cent temporarily, following President Trump’s announcement of new global tariffs, after Supreme court strikes down sweeping tariffs.
And, in the ICC T20 World Cup, New Zealand to take on Pakistan in Super 8 stage match at Colombo this evening.
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