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US President Donald Trump confirmed he would begin issuing initial letters to other countries regarding tariffs and trade agreements on Monday, ahead of the deadline for the suspended duties to be implemented. 

   The Brics group strongly denounced the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and echoed India’s stance advocating a "zero tolerance" approach to terrorism. 

Brics leaders underscored their determination to combat terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism and terror financing, during the opening day of their two-day summit in the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

 

In what appeared to be a veiled criticism of US trade actions, the leaders also denounced the "indiscriminate" use of tariffs, warning that such practices threaten global trade.

 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro, highlighted the Pahalgam attack, calling terrorism one of humanity’s gravest threats.

 

"Terrorism is among the most serious challenges facing humanity. Recently, India faced an inhuman and cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This was an attack on all of humanity," said Modi.

 

Speaking during the summit’s session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance,’ he reaffirmed India’s dedication to peace and unity, and called for decisive global cooperation in fighting terrorism.

4:44 PM

Pragati Maidan-Bhairo Marg tunnel to be completed in 8-9 months after Centre's nod: Parvesh Verma

The Pragati Maidan-Bhairo Marg tunnel will be completed in eight to nine months after getting approval from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said on Monday. Verma, along with BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and Public Works Department (PWD) engineers, inspected the upcoming tunnel to take stock of the work. "We have completed all technical reviews and submitted the proposal for final approval to the Centre. Once we receive the go-ahead, we will resume work after the monsoon. This last underpass is vital for decongesting traffic around Pragati Maidan, and we are fully committed to completing it at the earliest," Verma said.

4:36 PM

BJP trying to intimidate people, Cong leaders: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the ruling BJP of reneging on its pre-poll promises and asked people to remain united in the fight to protect their 'jal, jungle and zameen' (water, forest, land). He alleged the BJP was trying to intimidate "everyone" in the country and misusing central probe agencies against its opponents.

4:29 PM

Peace time is nothing but 'illusion': Rajnath Singh

Peace time is nothing but an "illusion", and India must remain prepared for uncertainty even during periods of relative calm, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while hailing the armed forces for the valour they displayed during Operation Sindoor. In an address at an event, Singh said the performance of the indigenously built equipment and platforms in the operation increased the global demand for India-built military products.

Peace time is nothing but 'illusion': Rajnath Singh

3:48 PM

Delhi HC junks Turkish firm's plea against revocation of security clearance

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed Turkish-based firm Celebi's challenge to the revocation of its security clearance by aviation watchdog BCAS in the "interest of national security". The Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) on May 15 revoked the security clearance, days after Turkey backed Pakistan and condemned India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country.

3:32 PM

Allahabad HC junks plea against UP Deputy CM Keshav Maurya

The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking registration of a criminal case against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya over allegations of producing fake educational degree while contesting election and for obtaining dealership of a petrol pump. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh dismissed the revision filed by one Diwaker Nath Tripathi.

2:41 PM

Elephant calf rescued from muddy pit after remaining trapped for nearly two days

An elephant calf was rescued from a muddy pit in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district after being trapped in it for nearly two days, officials said on Monday. On receiving information from villagers, a team of forest personnel rushed to the site in the Deomali forest division on Sunday, they said.

1:42 PM

Telangana CM arrives in Delhi; to meet Union ministers

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy arrived in the national capital on Monday and is likely to meet several central ministers to discuss state projects. Reddy is likely to meet Union Health and Fertiliser Minister J P Nadda, Labour and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, among others.

1:36 PM

MP to increase milk production to ensure farmers' economic progress: CM Yadav

The Madhya Pradesh government is committed to ensure the economic progress of farmers and cattle-rearers by increasing milk production in the state, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said. Work is being done on a strategy to bring 50 per cent of state's villages under the milk collection network, Yadav said during a review meet with the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department officials on Sunday.

11:59 AM

Tribunal awards Rs 13.5 lakh compensation to man injured in road accident 7 yrs ago

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 13.5 lakh to a 29-year-old man who suffered serious injuries in a road accident in 2018. The accident occurred solely due to the rash and negligent driving of the offending pickup vehicle, the MACT, presided over by member RV Mohite, said in the order passed on July 2, a copy of which was made available on Monday.

11:23 AM

SC to hear pleas on July 10 against EC’s voter roll revision in Bihar

SC agrees to hear on July 10 pleas challenging EC's decision to undertake special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar

 

10:17 AM

Former MP and father of MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh passes away at 87

Kunwar Anand Singh, former member of Parliament from Gonda and father of Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, passed away in Lucknow at the age of 87. According to family sources, Singh's health suddenly deteriorated at his residence and he was rushed to a hospital, where he breathed his last on Sunday night.

9:59 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Russia, Iran, Mexico on sidelines of Brics Summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Russia, Iran and Mexico and discussed bilateral cooperation and global issues. Jaishankar met these leaders on Sunday the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit here in Brazil. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, discussed bilateral cooperation, West Asia, Brics, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

 

9:00 AM

Fire breaks out at Navi Mumbai truck terminal; 8 vehicles damaged

A fire erupted at a truck terminal in Navi Mumbai's Turbhe area late Sunday night, resulting in multiple explosions and damaging at least eight vehicles, some of which were carrying cargo, officials reported on Monday. No injuries were reported in the incident, authorities confirmed.