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This Week in Explainers: What will be the cost of Trump’s 50% tariffs on India?
Firstpost
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August 9, 2025
The United States calls India a “strategic partner”. However, it didn’t seem that India and the US were on the same page in the week gone by. US President Donald Trump continued his trade tirade against India this week, slapping a 25 per cent...
Indian Railways Introduces Discounted 'Round Trip Package' For Festive Season Travel
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) To avoid rush by ensuring hassle-free ticket booking experience during the upcoming peak festive seasons, the Ministry of Railways on Saturday said that it has decided to formulate a 'Round Trip Package' on...
WATCH: Delhi lashed by overnight rain, traffic crawls on waterlogged roads
Mint
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August 9, 2025
Heavy rain lashed Delhi on Saturday, affecting traffic in several parts of the city due to waterlogging in several places. Waterlogging at Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh, and Kidwai Nagar, among others, slowed...
Heavy rain in Delhi delays over 100 flights, triggers traffic chaos on Raksha Bandhan
Telengana Today
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August 9, 2025
Torrential rain in Delhi on Saturday caused severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight delays, disrupting Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Over 100 flights were delayed at IGI Airport, as the IMD issued a red alert for the region. Published Date -...
Alert flyers! Over 100 flights delayed as heavy rains lash Delhi; IndiGo, Air India, Delhi Airport issue advisories
Mint
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August 9, 2025
IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Delhi airport have issued travel advisories due to heavy rains in Delhi on 9 August, Saturday. According to Flightradar, 105 flights were delayed earlier today. At 7:20 am, it displayed that 13 flights to the Indira...
NMIA has potential to be hub airport, base for Indigo, Air India
Hindustan Times
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August 9, 2025
Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has the potential to become a hub airport, where major airlines could set up base, according to Prabhat Mahapatra, the chief operating officer of NMIA. Navi Mumbai, India - Dec. 29, 2024:First...
No More ‘Mini Lake’? Delhi's Minto Bridge Remains Flood-Free Again
Times Now
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August 9, 2025
While Minto Bridge remained dry, other parts of Delhi witnessed severe waterlogging after early morning showers. The Minto Bridge underpass, which often gets waterlogged during monsoon, remained free of flooding on Saturday despite heavy rain in...
Strengthening Tourism Sector Key To Earn Big On Exports, Tackle Trumps Tariffs: Amitabh Kant
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Saturday urged the need to strengthen the country's tourism sector to earn big on exports, as well as tackle tariffs, imposed by US President Donald Trump.His remarks came...
Why only target Air India?, SC junks PIL for safety audit
The Hans India
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August 9, 2025
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a plea to appoint a retired top court judge for examining Air India’s safety practices among other aspects and asked the petitioner why target the airline that witnessed an “unfortunate...
‘Roing is not your dustbin’: Arunachal local confronts littering tourists from Assam, sparks civic sense debate online
The Indian Express
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August 9, 2025
Littering by tourists has become an increasing concern in India, with several recent videos highlighting the sorry state of popular destinations strewn with trash. One such incident from Arunachal Pradesh is now making waves online, after a local...
World's smallest monkey, honey bear, red-eared turtle seized from passenger’s bag at Mumbai airport
The Indian Express
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August 9, 2025
The Customs department arrested a passenger at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai Friday evening for allegedly smuggling two kinkajous (also known as honey bear, a mammal found in the rainforests of Central and...
India, Philippines Strengthen Partnership Amid China Challenge, US Unpredictability
The Diplomat
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August 8, 2025
India and the Philippines have embarked on a new chapter in bilateral relations with special emphasis on bolstering security and economic ties. The decision to upgrade their relationship, which was announced during the visit of Philippines’...
Special midnight block on Mumbai’s Harbour and Trans Harbour suburban rail lines this weekend
The Indian Express
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August 9, 2025
The Central Railway will carry out a special midnight traffic block on sections of the Harbour and Trans Harbour suburban rail networks this weekend to facilitate major upgrade and repair works. The closure, scheduled for the intervening night of...
171 Maharashtra Tourists Safe, Search On For Missing Woman In landslide-hit Uttarakhand
Free Press Journal
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Mumbai: A woman tourist from Maharashtra has remained untraceable since landslide and flash floods hit Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, state Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said on Saturday. The minister's office in a statement...
President Murmu, PM Modi Extend Greetings As India Celebrates Raksha Bandhan
ABP Live
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August 9, 2025
India marked Raksha Bandhan 2025 with vibrant celebrations, heartfelt greetings, and age-old traditions honouring the bond between brothers and sisters. The festival, symbolising love, trust, and protection among siblings, saw leaders, artists,...
Delhi-NCR Braces For Traffic Snarls Ahead Of Raksha Bandhan | Check Police Advisory
News18
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August 8, 2025
Last Updated:August 08, 2025, 23:38 IST Heavy traffic in Delhi-NCR was reported ahead of Raksha Bandhan weekend. Delhi Traffic Police advised commuters to use alternate routes and public transport on NH-44. (Image for representative purposes)Heavy...
Over 100 Flights Delayed As Heavy Rain Throws Delhi Into Disarray; Videos Surface
Free Press Journal
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August 9, 2025
Over 100 Flights Delayed As Heavy Rain Throws Delhi Into Disarray; Videos Surface | File Pic (Representative Image) New Delhi: The national Capital woke up to torrential rain on Saturday, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flight...
‘Premeditated ambush’: Dozens of militants attack priests, nuns, catechist in India
CatholicVote - Wisconsin
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August 8, 2025
A violent mob ambushed two Catholic priests, two nuns, and a catechist in eastern India earlier this week, as they were leaving a village following a memorial Mass, according to an Aug. 8 report from Agenzia Fides. The attackers, reportedly about...
Stephen Colbert slams Donald Trump’s India tariffs, warns it will hurt Americans: ‘Never a great sign to be compared to…’
The Indian Express
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August 9, 2025
A day after Jimmy Fallon mocked Donald Trump for hitting India and Brazil with massive 50% tariffs, Stephen Colbert followed suit in his latest monologue. On The Late Show, Colbert, who’s about to end his decade-long run on CBS, warned Americans...
Heavy rain leaves Delhi-NCR waterlogged on Raksha Bandhan: Here are the routes to avoid
The Indian Express
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August 9, 2025
Delhi NCR heavy rain today: Heavy rainfall played spoilsport for Raksha Bandhan festivities in Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning — severe waterlogging and traffic jams left many people stranded at home, especially those planning to travel for the...