Evening news wrap: MEA says India and China ‘partners, not rivals’; US journalist calls tariffs on India ‘disrespectful’ & more
PM Modi and Xi agreed that India and China are “partners, not rivals” and stressed peaceful ties to boost trade and stability. Meanwhile, American journalist Rick Sanchez criticised Trump’s 25% tariffs on India’s Russian oil trade, calling the policy “disrespectful and ignorant."
India, China vow to deepen partnership amid global trade tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed that India and China are “development partners, not rivals” during talks on Sunday. The leaders said that differences should not turn into disputes and stressed the importance of peace at the border. PM Modi also invited Xi to the 2026 BRICS summit in India. Read full story 05:37
US tariffs on India ‘disrespectful’, says American journalist Rick Sanchez
American journalist Rick Sanchez slammed US President Donald Trump’s additional 25% tariffs on India’s oil trade with Russia, calling them “disrespectful and ignorant”. He said the US was treating India like a “schoolchild” despite its strength and independence. He also praised India for standing firm on its energy choices despite global pressure. Read full story
Pakistan battles worst floods in Punjab province’s history
Pakistan’s Punjab province is facing its worst floods, with officials confirming 33 deaths and over 700,000 people displaced. Authorities said the overflowing Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi rivers have submerged 2,200 villages, affecting nearly two million people. Punjab is home to 150 million people and a key wheat-producing area, risks severe food shortages if crop losses continue. Read full story
Teen girl shot dead by boyfriend in Krishnanagar, accused on run
A 19-year-old girl, Isha Mallik, was shot dead by her boyfriend in Krishnanagar, Nadia district, on Monday afternoon, in front of her family members. Police said that she had tried to end the relationship, leading to the attack at her home. She was rushed to hospital but declared dead. The accused, Debraj Singha, fled the scene and is currently absconding. Read full story
Russia downs 112 drones as Ukraine faces fresh wave of strikes
Russia claimed to have destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones in the last 24 hours, targeting port infrastructure used for military purposes. The strikes follow a deadly missile attack in Kyiv last week that killed 21 people, including children. Ukraine’s Air Force reported nearly 600 drones which damaged more than 30 sites in Kyiv. Read full story
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed that India and China are “development partners, not rivals” during talks on Sunday. The leaders said that differences should not turn into disputes and stressed the importance of peace at the border. PM Modi also invited Xi to the 2026 BRICS summit in India. Read full story
'No Perpetrators...': SCO Summit Delivers Stunning Blow To Pakistan Over Pahalgam Terror Attack
American journalist Rick Sanchez slammed US President Donald Trump’s additional 25% tariffs on India’s oil trade with Russia, calling them “disrespectful and ignorant”. He said the US was treating India like a “schoolchild” despite its strength and independence. He also praised India for standing firm on its energy choices despite global pressure. Read full story
Pakistan battles worst floods in Punjab province’s history
Pakistan’s Punjab province is facing its worst floods, with officials confirming 33 deaths and over 700,000 people displaced. Authorities said the overflowing Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi rivers have submerged 2,200 villages, affecting nearly two million people. Punjab is home to 150 million people and a key wheat-producing area, risks severe food shortages if crop losses continue. Read full story
Teen girl shot dead by boyfriend in Krishnanagar, accused on run
Russia downs 112 drones as Ukraine faces fresh wave of strikes
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USA is a reduced power in all terms thanks to Mr Trump alone - economically , defence, politically. All areas are diminishing fast for USA. While India should be conscious with China. Russia is a partner that can be trustedRead allPost comment
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