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Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s recent positive remarks on India-US ties but urged caution, saying past insults and economic consequences cannot be overlooked so quickly. Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm response to Trump’s comments, Tharoor said there is still “serious repair work” needed by both governments and diplomats to strengthen bilateral ties. “The Prime Minister was very quick to respond, and the Foreign Minister has highlighted the importance of our comprehensive global strategic partnership, which remains intact,” Tharoor told ANI. “However, one cannot just forgive and forget so quickly. Real…

New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has voiced support for US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on countries maintaining energy trade with Russia, including India, calling it the “right idea.” Speaking to American broadcaster ABC, Zelensky said Russia’s energy exports serve as a key weapon for President Vladimir Putin in the war against Ukraine and must be stopped. “I think the idea to put tariffs on countries who continue to make deals with Russia is the right idea,” Zelensky said, when asked about a recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin in China.…

New Delhi: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the government will issue partial refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on nearly all US trading partners. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Bessent said, “We would have to give a refund on about half the tariffs, which would be terrible for the Treasury. If the court says it, we’d have to do it.” He added that while there are “numerous other avenues” to impose tariffs, they would weaken Trump’s negotiating leverage. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, in a separate…

.” New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has assured that the government is closely monitoring currency fluctuations amid the rupee’s slide against the US dollar, while unveiling major GST reforms aimed at reducing prices on hundreds of goods. She also launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK, accusing it of adopting a “separatist mindset” to divert attention from corruption and rising crime. Speaking to PTI, Sitharaman said the rupee’s decline was not unique to India, attributing it to global dollar strength. “The rupee slide is largely against the dollar, not against any other currencies. This is the…

New Delhi: The death toll from the devastating floods in Punjab rose to 48 on Sunday, with crops on over 1.76 lakh hectares damaged, officials confirmed. The state, facing its worst deluge in more than three decades, continues to grapple with widespread destruction as relief and rescue operations by the NDRF, Army, BSF, Punjab Police and district authorities proceed on a war footing. Education Minister Harjot Bains announced that all schools, colleges, and universities across Punjab will reopen from September 8, after being shut due to the floods. While private schools may resume from September 8, government schools…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) electric city bus reportedly lost control and rammed into a row of parked vehicles before coming to a halt at the Panaji bus stand. The accident caused minor property damage, but no injuries were reported. Eyewitnesses stated that the bus suddenly veered off its path and collided with several stationary vehicles along the route. Authorities have begun a probe to ascertain the cause of the mishap, examining both technical and driver-related factors. Meanwhile, the owners of the damaged vehicles are in talks with the transport corporation for assessment and compensation.

Team Goemkarponn Cuncolim: F.C. Siolim created history on Sunday evening by winning the inaugural All Goa Mansion House Football Cup 2025, defeating Curtorim Gymkhana 4-1 in a tense penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time at Cuncolim Ground. The final was a thrilling contest filled with drama and excitement, with Curtorim taking the lead in the 12th minute through their talisman Anslem Fernandes. Siolim struck back in the 25th minute when Gaurav Vaigankar’s powerful shot found the net, bringing the game level. Anslem nearly restored Curtorim’s lead soon after, but his strike was saved brilliantly by the…