Here’s a quick rundown of today’s top news in India:
- Politics: PM Modi to visit Japan for the 15th India-Japan annual summit on Aug 29-30. They’ll review bilateral ties and discuss global issues. 🇯🇵
- Economy: US imposes a harsh 50% tariff on Indian goods over Russian oil purchases, escalating trade tensions. India resists pressure, vows to stand firm. 💼
- Society: Floods and landslides in Jammu lead to over 36 deaths and 5,000 evacuations amid weakening rains. Relief work ongoing. 🌧️
- Defense: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stresses armed forces must be ready for longer conflicts amid rising global tensions. 🔰
- Sports: R Ashwin retires from IPL, aiming to explore overseas leagues; India to host FIDE World Cup with PM Modi’s support. ⚽