Here’s a quick rundown of today’s top news in India:
- Politics: PM Modi promises to protect small entrepreneurs, farmers, and animal rearers amid rising global economic self-interest politics. He reiterated India’s strength will grow despite international pressures. 🇮🇳
- Economy: The US is imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports from August 27, doubling duties to 50%, targeting India’s purchase of Russian oil. This escalates trade tensions significantly. 💸
- Technology & Sports: Dream11 ends all paid contests and cancels its ₹41 million sponsorship deal with India’s national cricket team following India’s new online gambling law. The platform will now focus on free-to-play games. 🎮
- Defence: India successfully tests an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System, capable of engaging multiple targets simultaneously, strengthening the nation’s security posture. 🚀
- Society & Sports: Minister Raksha Khadse highlights the loss of athletes’ prime years without early sports science exposure. She urges more tech and training investments to make India a sporting superpower. 🏅
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