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The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup will be played from September 9 to 28, whereas the two-match Test series between India and the West Indies will start on October 2 in Ahmedabad. New Delhi: Team India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will miss the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, and his participation in the India vs West Indies Test series also remains uncertain, according to a report published on Thursday (August 7). Pant, 27, suffered a toe injury while playing a reverse sweep during Day 1 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. Though the injury does…

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has termed US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods as “economic blackmail”, urging PM Modi not to compromise national interest. “Trump’s tariff is an attempt to bully India into an unfair trade deal. PM Modi must not let his weakness override the interests of the Indian people,” Gandhi posted on X. The Congress has submitted an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha demanding a discussion, calling the US move politically motivated. Congress MP Hibi Eden warned of severe impact on marine exports, especially the shrimp industry, and urged the government…

New Delhi: Amid concerns over the impact of the 50% US tariff on Indian exports, former G20 Sherpa and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has urged India to see the move as a strategic opening rather than a setback. Calling it a “once in a generation opportunity,” Kant said the challenge posed by the steep tariff hike should be fully utilised to push bold economic reforms. “Trump has provided us a once in a generation opportunity to take the next big leap on reforms. Crisis must be fully utilised,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter). Kant’s remarks come at…

New Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has come down heavily on US President Donald Trump, stating, “Trump is making fun of our country. Who is running our country?” He criticised the central government’s response and said India needs a “stronger Prime Minister and Defence Minister” to deal with such international challenges. On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to China, Thackeray raised serious concerns. “It should be decided who the enemy is and who the friend is. China is helping Pakistan. China products were boycotted, now why is Modi going to China?” he asked, questioning the…

Shashi Tharoor has slammed Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, urging India to retaliate with equal tariffs on American exports. New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods, calling it unfair and threatening. “No country can threaten us like this,” he said, urging India to retaliate with similar tariffs on American exports. Tharoor warned the hike would hurt India’s $90 billion trade with the US, making Indian goods unaffordable for American buyers. He also criticised the US for giving China a 90-day break…

He said the “law of unintended consequences” seems to be operating stealthily in the ongoing tariff war unleashed by the US but these have the potential to become long-term positives for global growth. New Delhi: Anand Mahindra has urged India to see the US tariff hike as a chance for bold reform. Calling it a case of the “law of unintended consequences,” he said such disruptions could spark long-term growth. He proposed two key steps: a true single-window clearance to improve ease of doing business and tourism corridors to boost foreign exchange and jobs. He also called for support…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has reiterated its commitment to boosting cultural tourism under the ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ initiative, with an emphasis on regenerative tourism and preserving local heritage. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte stated that cultural tourism remains a key component of the state’s overall tourism roadmap. “We are actively promoting events that showcase Goa’s rich traditions. Festivals like Chikhal Kalo and Sao Joao have already been scaled up, while others like Intruz and Ghode Modni also need to be elevated. These festivals will be featured in our official tourism calendar,” he said. The…