U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are pictured in a mirror as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025.
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Trump indicates ‘wonderful trade deals’ for India and U.S. as he hosts PM Modi in Washington

US President Donald Trump announced plans to firm up “some wonderful trade deals” for India and the US as he hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for wide-ranging talks focussing on charting a new pathway for broadening the bilateral partnership, including in the areas of defence, energy, and critical technology.

Strife-hit Manipur placed under President’s Rule

Four days after Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned, President’s Rule was imposed in the northeastern State that has been affected by ethnic violence for the past two years.

U.S. President Trump launches ‘reciprocal tariffs’ targeting allies and adversaries

US President Donald Trump announced plans Thursday for sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” hitting both allies and competitors, in a dramatic escalation of an international trade war that economists warn could fuel inflation at home.

CRPF jawan kills two before taking his life at Manipur camp

A CRPF jawan allegedly killed two of his colleagues and injured eight others before taking his own life at a camp in Manipur on Thursday, official sources said.

Three killed in Kerala as two elephants run amok during temple festival at Koyilandy

Three persons were killed and 36 others injured, many critically, when two captive elephants went berserk during a temple festival at Koyilandy in Kozhikode district on Thursday (February 13, 2025).

Tariffs, trade, immigration loom large over Modi-Trump meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington on Wednesday evening (early Thursday Indian time, February 13, 2025) for bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, presumably with the objective of managing the relationship with the newly re-elected President, whose style revolves around an ‘America First’ ethos and a trademark unpredictability.

Mumbai Police summon comedian Samay Raina

The Maharashtra Cyber Department and the Mumbai Police have summoned comedian Samay Raina to appear before them within the next five days in connection with controversial remarks made by social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on Mr. Raina’s YouTube show, “India’s Got Latent”, sources said. Mr. Raina, currently in the U.S., has requested additional time to comply with the summons.

Third edition of WPL set to begin on Friday

The Women’s Premier League, the third edition of which kicks off on Friday. But they will showcase their skills at a new venue. The BCA Stadium, where India had hosted the West Indies in a women’s ODI series a couple of months ago, is one of those excellent modern cricket grounds in India.