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Jaishankar says India won’t compromise on farmers’ interests

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared New Delhi will never compromise on protecting farmers and small producers, vowing resistance against unfair US tariffs and external pressure. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has blasted Washington’s fresh round of tariffs on Indian goods, calling them “unjustified and unreasonable,” as trade tensions between New Delhi and the Trump administration flare up once again. Speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025 on Saturday, Jaishankar drew a firm line, stressing that India would not bow to external pressure when it came to safeguarding its farmers and small producers. “Our red lines are

Modi all set for Japan, China visits

By travelling to both Tokyo and Tianjin within the span of a week, Modi is set to balance strategic partnerships with Japan and cautious engagement with China – two relationships that will weigh heavily on India’s foreign policy trajectory in Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a high-profile tour of Japan and China from August 29 to September 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced. At the invitation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Modi will travel to

Dhaka urged to seek apology from Pakistan over 1971

Any genuine reset in bilateral relations must begin with Pakistan recognising and

Canada to lift counter-tariffs on US goods

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Ottawa will remove its

Ranil Wickremesinghe in Custody Over State Funds Probe

Wickremesinghe was summoned by the CID over allegations of misuse of State

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Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow

Earlier in the day, EAM Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Lavrov held detailed discussions on enhancing bilateral ties…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister

India and Eurasian bloc open talks on $6.5 tr trade deal

India and the Eurasian Economic Union have signed terms to begin negotiations on a FTA, a pact that could reshape

Moscow turns into BRICS+ cultural capital

Moscow is set to stage twin cultural showcases, with BRICS+ filmmakers at the Library’s Film Night and young theatre actors

India’s Healing Touch Reaches Guyana

The initiative, backed by the Indian High Commission in Georgetown, stands as a testament to India-Guyana friendship …reports Asian Lite

No deal but ‘progress made’, says Trump

President Putin praised Trump’s efforts to facilitate dialogue and reaffirming that Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed. US President Donald Trump

India and America are a strange couple

No Indian leader has ever been so fond of an American President as Modi has been of Trump, writes Mihir

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Liberty Steel collapses into govt control

Insolvency courts granted a compulsory winding up order sought by creditors owed hundreds of millions of pounds by Speciality Steels UK (SSUK) – part

Pupils in England bounce back

Proportion awarded grades 7 or above up on last year despite concerns over Covid era’s impact on cohort…reports Asian Lite

UK Govt backs new facility for Lebanese Army

The facility upgraded through the UK’s Integrated Security Fund, will serve as a vital training facility for LAF troops deployed

Prince William’s new home sows doubt

But the family putting down permanent roots at Windsor has cast uncertainty over Buckingham Palace’s future as the official London

UK MoD admits 49 breaches of Afghans’ data

Of the 49 breaches, four were publicly known, including the massive 2022 leak of a spreadsheet containing the personal details

Chevening comes to Yogi’s turf

A landmark UK-Uttar Pradesh pact brings the Chevening Scholarship to the state, funding 15 scholars for master’s study in Britain

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Apple bets big on India with iPhone 17 assembly

Tata Group’s new plant at Hosur in Tamil Nadu and Foxconn’s large new hub near Bengaluru airport are at the centre of this expansion….reports asian Lite news Apple is ramping up its

PM Modi: India poised to lead next tech wave

PM Modi underscored that the country is poised to lead the next wave of digital transformation in 5G…reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed India’s progress in expanding affordable broadband, transforming digital payments through UPI, and

India Hits 100GW Solar

The expansion is not only in scale but also in quality, with

Jewellery Exports Shine Bright

The GJEPC noted that product diversification has played a major role in

Showbiz

Chopra’s Support Fueled ‘Maharaj’

The 2024 historical thriller marked the acting debut of Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan, whom Siddharth described as “like a son.” Filmmaker Siddharth P.

Hrithik, NTR Jr Promote Separately

In War (2019), Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff only came together publicly during the success bash, maintaining the mystery around their face-off In a

Aamir Khan Headlines Melbourne Fest

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is all set to headline the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) as the chief guest. The actor is

Kajol Channels Kali Power

Backed by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Maa is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Subbarayan, with Kumar Mangat Pathak as co-producer Kajol delivers

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Harman’s Army Ready

Veteran drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will retain the captaincy, leading a well-balanced side that blends experience with depth across all departments….reports Asian Lite News Hockey

Is Samson Out?

Agarkar named Gill and wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma first while listing out Samson and Rinku Singh at the end. Shubman Gill’s appointment as vice-captain

Govt Levels Up Gaming

By clearly distinguishing esports from online money games and gambling, the bill provides the legal recognition and legitimacy that athletes, creators, and gaming organizations

The Youngest Yet

Bethell will break a 135-year-old record, surpassing Monty Bowden, who captained England at 23 years and 144 days on the 1888–89 South Africa tour….reports

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India’s Space Hero Back

Shukla was part of the Axiom-4 private space mission, which lifted off from Florida on June 25 and docked at the ISS on June 26…reports Asian Lite News Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will return home on Sunday after his historic