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Business Standard
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- Business Standard
'Modi will meekly bow to Trump': Rahul Gandhi slams PM over tariff deadline
Rahul Gandhi targets PM Narendra Modi over looming US tariff deadline as India continues trade talks; failure to finalise a deal by July 9 could trigger 26 per cent duty on key Indian exports to US Rimjhim Singh New Delhi Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the latter would "meekly bow" to a trade tariff deadline set by US President Donald Trump. In a post on X, Gandhi said, 'Piyush Goyal can beat his chest all he wants, mark my words, Modi will meekly bow to the Trump tariff deadline." Piyush Goyal can beat his chest all he wants, mark my words, Modi will meekly bow to the Trump tariff deadline. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 5, 2025 His remarks come just days ahead of the July 9 deadline for countries, including India, to finalise trade deals with the US and avoid steep reciprocal tariffs. India committed to fair, balanced trade agreements: Piyush Goyal Responding to speculation around the impending deadline, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal reaffirmed that India is committed to finalising trade deals only when they serve the nation's interests. 'India never does a trade deal based on a deadline. Only when a deal is baked and in national interest, only then we accept it,' Goyal said on Friday at the Toy Biz International B2B Expo. He emphasised that India is in active negotiations with multiple countries — including the US, EU, New Zealand, Oman, Chile, and Peru — and that any free trade agreement must be a win-win for both sides. 'An FTA is possible only when both countries benefit... national interest will always be supreme,' he added. Trump tariffs: Talks with US ongoing, deadline nears An Indian delegation, led by Department of Commerce Special Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, was in Washington from June 27 and extended its visit to iron out key differences with US trade officials. However, an interim bilateral trade agreement has not yet been finalised. The deadline is critical. On April 2, President Trump had announced a 26 per cent duty on Indian exports under his "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariff plan. Though this was suspended for 90 days, the pause ends on July 9. Without a deal, Indian exporters — especially in sectors like textiles, leather, and auto components — may face the steep duty on shipments to the US. US sees India as a key Indo-Pacific partner Amid the trade discussions, the US State Department reaffirmed India's strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific. Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston told news agency ANI that India remains an 'essential partner' and that the US seeks 'fair and reciprocal' trade relationships. 'We want trade that is fair and reciprocal. Working closely, India is an essential partner in the Indo-Pacific and the Quad,' she said, reiterating the Trump administration's 'America First' focus. She defended the tariff move, saying it aimed to counter unfair practices that had harmed US farmers and industries.
Time of India
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- Time of India
'Centre firm on wiping out Naxals'
Rajnath Singh (PTI photo) HYDERABAD: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday lauded the Indian armed forces for Operation Sindoor and invoked Lord Hanuman, stating that India had targeted militant camps, not Pakistani civilians. Speaking at an event commemorating the birth anniversary of Alluri Seetha Ramaraju at Shilpakala Vedika in the city, he said, "Our forces have demonstrated valour. We will not tolerate terrorism. We are committed to eradicating Naxalism, which oppresses tribal communities." In his address, Rajnath said that Alluri fought numerous battles on behalf of the tribal population. He praised Alluri's fearless resistance against British rule, noting that he displayed unwavering confidence even in the absence of weapons. Rajnath said that the heroic efforts made for the uplift of tribal people would always be remembered by both Telugu-speaking states and the entire nation. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad
India.com
an hour ago
- India.com
Thackeray Cousins Share Stage In Worli, Reunite After 2 Decades For Marathi Cause
New Delhi: Cousins Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, who had been estranged for nearly 20 years, came together on Saturday to mark the Maharashtra government's withdrawal of Hindi as the optional third language in schools. Their united stand against the proposed three-language policy, which prompted the Mahayuti government to halt its rollout, has sparked fresh speculation about a possible political rapprochement. #WATCH | Mumbai: Brothers, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray share a hug as Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are holding a joint rally as the Maharashtra government scrapped two GRs to introduce Hindi as the third language. (Source: Shiv Sena-UBT) — ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2025 Brothers, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray share a hug as Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are holding a joint rally as the Maharashtra government scrapped two GRs to introduce Hindi as the third language. #WATCH | Visuals from Worli Dome in Mumbai, where leaders of Uddhav Thackeray faction (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are holding a joint rally as the Maharashtra government scrapped two GRs to introduce Hindi as the third language. (Source: Shiv Sena-UBT) — ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2025 What Is the Hindi Imposition Controversy in Maharashtra? The Maharashtra government recently found itself in the middle of a political and cultural storm over its proposed three-language policy, which was seen as promoting Hindi in the state's school curriculum. The controversy began after the Mahayuti government issued a government resolution (GR) in April, as part of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the primary level. The GR stated that Hindi would be introduced as the default third language for students in Marathi and English-medium schools from Classes 1 to 5. This decision triggered strong backlash from various political, social, and cultural groups, most notably from Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, who criticized the move as an attempt to impose Hindi over regional languages in Maharashtra. Facing mounting pressure, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that Hindi would not be mandatory, and students would have the freedom to choose another Indian language instead. Earlier this month, the state government issued a revised order, stating that Hindi would "generally" be offered as the third language. However, the order added a condition: if at least 20 students in a class opted for a different Indian language, the school must provide a teacher for that subject or offer it through online classes. In response to the ongoing criticism, the government last week announced that it was withdrawing the amended GR and would set up a new committee to review and reframe the policy.
