‘Dost dost na raha’: Jairam Ramesh mocks ‘special bond’ between Donald Trump and PM Modi after US President threatens steeper tariffs on India

Highlighting that India was being “threatened” with additional tariff imposition and was being asked not to buy oil from Russia, Jairam Ramesh took a jibe, saying that this was a result of a “special bond” between the two leaders, asking PM Modi to respond to these decisions.
Uttarkashi cloudburst triggers flash flood in Dharali village, 4 killed

Police, SDRF and other disaster response teams rushed to rescue operations at the site.
Is Donald Trump financing Russia’s war against Ukraine? US continues to buy from Moscow, threatens India

Is the US financing Russia in its war against Ukraine, as it has accused India of doing? According to the US International Trade Commission (USITC) data, Washington imported from Russia fertilisers, palladium, uranium and aircraft engine parts in the Year 2024.
EPFO makes BIG change in new UAN generation, makes THIS thing mandatory from Aug 1

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a major change in the way new members register. From 1 August 2025, all new Universal Account Numbers (UANs) will be created using Aadhaar-based Face Authentication Technology. This can be done directly through the UMANG app, meaning there is no need to contact your employer to get a UAN.
India to place BIG order for powerful missile used during Op Sindoor against Pakistan, it is…

Soon after they caused significant damage to Pakistani military infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, Indian forces placed mega orders for the Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the performance of the indigenous weapon
Why have US and EU singled out India on Russian imports? MEA calls it double standards as…

India has slammed the US and the European Union for treating it unfairly over the Russian oil purchases. Details here.
Another cloudburst in Uttarkashi causes landslide near Indian Army Camp, 8-10 soldiers missing

After a sudden cloudburst in Dharali village of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand that triggered flashfloods, reports of another cloudburst and a mudslide came from Harsil in Uttarkashi, where an Indian Army Camp is located. “A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the KheerGad area near Harsil, triggering sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement,” a tweet from Surya Command of the Indian Army read. One of the videos of the incident showed massive water flowing down from the hill after a major landslide. However, no reports of any death came so far.
Pakistan Army violates ceasefire along LoC in J-K’s Poonch

This was the first ceasefire violation after the recent conflict from 6-10 May during the Operation Sindoor.
Wesley Hunt tests waters of a Senate bid, setting up possible heavyweight primary with Cornyn and Paxton
The Houston Republican’s case rests on the notion that Sen. John Cornyn cannot win the primary and his challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, could jeopardize the seat in November.
Trump appears on White House roof amid talks of historic renovations

President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House on Monday, indicating to the press that he was reviewing potential renovations for the presidential residence. Trump specifically appeared above the West Wing and the press briefing room, with reporters crowded on the White House lawn to see him. There was also heavy security during the appearance due to the president’s exposure. Trump spoke with several people while on the roof, though the White House has not identified them or said what they discussed. The appearance comes just days after Trump announced that he and private donors will fund an estimated $200 million cost of a new ballroom at the White House. TRUMP CONFIRMS 2 NUCLEAR SUBMARINES ARE ‘IN THE REGION’ TO COUNTER RUSSIA White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday during a briefing that the construction is scheduled to begin in September and will be “completed long before the end of President Trump’s term.” TRUMP INSTALLS MASSIVE NEW US FLAGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE – AND THEY DON’T COST TAXPAYERS A PENNY Trump similarly financed the installation of two 88-foot American flags flanking the White House earlier this year, each reportedly costing around $50,000. “The White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders in other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building’s entrance,” Leavitt said, adding the new ballroom will be “a much-needed and exquisite addition.” She said the United States Secret Service will provide the necessary security enhancements and modifications during the construction. The project is intended to provide a dedicated space for hosting official events, state dinners and large ceremonial gatherings. The planned 90,000-square-foot addition will accommodate approximately 650 seated guests and will stay true to the classical design of the White House. Fox Business’ Amanda Macias contributed to this report