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US President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on Indian imports, threatening millions of jobs in key sectors like textiles, pharma, and IT. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the move as "unilateral and unjust," vowing retaliatory measures and market diversification to protect India’s economy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against India and China, declaring that the “colonial era is over.” Speaking at the SCO Summit in Tianjin on September 3, 2025, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin warned that attempts to pressure Asia’s two biggest economies through sanctions and tariffs were misguided and destabilizing. His remarks, backed by visible solidarity among India, China, and Russia, signal a growing pushback against US economic coercion and highlight a shift toward a multipolar world order.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sharply condemned Donald Trump’s “dead economy” remark and warned of severe trade fallout if the US imposes steep tariffs on Indian goods. Urging strong resistance, Tharoor emphasized India’s economic resilience and the need for assertive diplomacy to protect national interests amid tense trade negotiations.

Congress MP Rajeev Shukla sharply rebuked former US President Donald Trump’s remark calling India’s economy “dead,” labeling it baseless and delusional. Defending India’s economic resilience, Shukla credited successive governments for landmark reforms and condemned Trump’s tariff threats and attempts to pressure India over its global trade partnerships.

During a fiery Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government, questioning security lapses, the abrupt ceasefire with Pakistan, and the lack of accountability post-Pahalgam terror attack. Backed by TMC and Samajwadi Party leaders, the opposition demanded transparency, challenged Prime Minister Modi’s silence, and rejected Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s explanations as inadequate. The 16-hour session highlighted growing public and political pressure on the government for clear answers on national security.

Prime Minister Modi revealed in Bhubaneshwar that he declined Donald Trump’s personal dinner invitation during the G7 summit, choosing instead to return to Odisha for the sacred Mahaprabhu pilgrimage.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have declared a full and immediate ceasefire following days of cross-border hostilities triggered by a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The announcement, which comes after high-level military communication and international mediation, including remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump, has brought temporary relief to a region on the brink of war.