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Trade and tariffs were focus of Jaishankar’s meeting with Marco Rubio, says MEA

In first comments on talks between two leaders, MEA says issues of trade & tariffs were raised by EAM Jaishankar during his meeting with American Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

India says NATO chief’s claim that Modi spoke with Putin on Trump tariffs ‘baseless, unacceptable’

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Thursday suggested that Trump’s tariffs on India led to New Delhi pressuring the Russian President to explain his plan on Ukraine. 

‘Threatening development cannot aid peace’—Jaishankar on US, EU ‘double standards’ over tariffs, energy

Strongly criticising use of tariffs & sanctions on countries keeping ties with Russia, the minister indicated that the end to conflict can only be achieved via diplomatic means.

Trump takes aim at branded pharma products with 100% tariff, unclear on generic drugs for now

The new tariffs, effective 1 October, are also aimed at kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities & heavy trucks. Any levies on generic drugs could be a blow to Indian pharma exports to the US.

‘Took up Kalashnikovs to defend human rights’—Ukraine’s Maksim Butkevych on time as Russia’s PoW

Butkevych, ex-journalist & anti-militarist, joined Ukrainian armed forces in Feb 2022, was captured by Russia months later, convicted of ‘war crimes’ & finally released in late 2024. 

War expanding? Trump says Kyiv can ‘win all of Ukraine’ back from Russia with NATO support

Trump has repeatedly expressed desire to end the war, but has previously said it’d likely involve Ukraine giving up some territory. Kyiv has consistently rejected this suggestion.

As Western allies recognise Palestine, Trump set to take US vision of a post-war Gaza to Muslim world

Trump's decision to host a meeting with Muslim world leaders comes after the US-led Western unity over Israel has cracked following Tel Aviv's attacks on Doha earlier this month.

Nijjar successor, Pannun aide—who is Inderjeet Gosal & why his arrest in Canada matters

Gosal was arrested on firearm charges, days after India & Canada's NSAs met. He was presented before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Monday.

After UK, France recognises Palestinian state at UNGA. Furious Netanyahu vows retaliation

The Israeli leader is set to meet with Trump later this week. Netanyahu has promised to make his views on the future of Palestine clear after discussions with US President.

UK PM Keir Starmer expected to visit India in October, talks with Modi on education, defence likely

Starmer likely to make an appearance at Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai. This will be his first visit to India as UK prime minister.

On Camera

No Mamata Banerjee, women’s safety isn’t a curfew issue

For Indian women, the smallest unit of control becomes the family; the largest, the State. Both speak the same language.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.