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Cong strategists believe Gandhi's press conference in Delhi, where he presented "evidence" of election irregularities, including alleged fraud in the Mahadevapura Assembly has struck a chord in nation
In a telephonic conversation, PM invites Russian President to visit India later this year
With Trump's tariff hike targeting Indian exports, New Delhi may await US domestic shifts, engage BRICS leaders, and explore alternative markets before retaliating
MEA says US move to impose 25% tariff on Indian goods over Russian oil imports is "extremely unfortunate" and pledges all necessary steps to safeguard India's national interests
A bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit is also being planned, the sources said
Cites New Delhi's Russian oil purchase; Kremlin slams US threats
"It is just the beginning," the PM said, adding that there is a long way to go for Shah, which led some MPs to speculate the implications of Modi's statement
India and the Philippines signed nine agreements to deepen strategic ties, defence and maritime cooperation, and plan a bilateral preferential trade pact to boost economic ties
Despite tensions over tariffs, India continues diplomatic engagement with the US and remains hopeful that the White House will reconsider its 25% tariff on Indian goods
New Delhi may not retaliate against US' 25% levy and Russia penalty
Government sources say India won't retaliate immediately to US tariff move but will protect national interests in defence, dairy and agriculture
UNSC report links TRF to Lashkar-e-Taiba, endorses India's counter-terror efforts despite Pakistan's opposition
Opposition parties said they would demand a statement from the government in Parliament on the impact of the US tariffs on India
Coincidentally, the PM opened and ended his speech by saying that he has put forth "Bharat's perspective" on Operation Sindoor
He also rejected, as did External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the claims by United States (US) President Donald Trump that he mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan
EC asks electors to file objections until September 1
India, UK sign agreement to tackle corruption and serious fraud
Agreeement gets Cabinet approval, likely to be signed on Thursday; highest priority to ensure energy security: Misri
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh terms it a 'forced resignation'
Indications that the government was prepared to have a discussion on Operation Sindoor came in the morning in the PM's customary remarks before the start of the session