Trump announces 25% tariffs, ‘plus a penalty', for imports from India; GSLV-F 16 successfully places NISAR satellite in orbit, and more in The Hindu's top news of July 30, 2025.
Putting an end to months of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) announced that imports from India would attract 25% tariffs 'plus a penalty' from August 1 onwards, citing India's buying of energy and military equipment from Russia, India's high tariffs, and its 'strenuous and obnoxious' non-monetary barriers to trade. India and the U.S. have been engaged in discussions over a potential Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) since February, when a joint statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Trump stated that such a deal would be concluded by Fall 2025.
GSLV-F 16 successfully places NISAR satellite in orbit
The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F16) successfully launches the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite into a 743-km sun-synchronous orbit on Wednesday (July 30, 2025). 'The GSLV-F16 vehicle has successfully and precisely injected the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite weighing 2,393 kg into its intended orbit,' announced Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairperson of ISRO.
No third-party intervention in Indo-Pak ceasefire: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) categorically said there was no third-party intervention in bringing about a ceasefire with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, asserting that the halting of the military action was also not linked to trade as claimed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Intervening in the special discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha, Mr. Jaishankar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the U.S. President did not have any phone calls between April 22, when the Pahalgam terror attack took place, and June 16.
Supreme Court questions Justice Varma's conduct, says he moved the apex court only after in-house inquiry results became 'unpalatable'
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) questioned the conduct of Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, saying he had moved the Supreme Court against the in-house inquiry procedure initiated by former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna only after the outcome of the probe had become 'unpalatable' for him. The report of an in-house inquiry committee of three judges had confirmed the presence of 'burnt currency' in a gutted outhouse at Justice Varma's residential premises in New Delhi after a fire in mid-March. The in-house inquiry, appointed by the then Chief Justice Khanna, had recommended his removal. Chief Justice Khanna had forwarded the report to the President and Prime Minister in May, seconding the recommendation of the inquiry panel.
LDF MPs from Kerala to seek meeting with Modi, Amit Shah to flag arrest of Keralite nuns in BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh
Left Democratic Front (LDF) MPs from Kerala will seek an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to flag the arrest of two Keralite nuns on 'questionable charges' of forced conversion and human trafficking at the Durg railway station in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled Chhattisgarh on July 25. National president of the Democratic Youth Federation of India, A.A. Rahim, MP, who is in Chhattisgarh as part of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) delegation, which met the incarcerated nuns – Vandana Francis and Preeta Mary – of the order of the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate (ASMI) at the Durg central prison on Wednesday (July 30, 2025), told The Hindu that the MPs would demand the early release of the nuns and quashing of the 'fake charges foisted' on them by the local law enforcement at the behest of Bajrang Dal activists.
High Court fumes at police for compelling doctors to reveal minor girls' names for pregnancy termination
The Bombay High Court (HC) has expressed its displeasure with the police for compelling doctors to reveal the names and identity of minor girls who wish to terminate their pregnancy, despite a Supreme Court directive saying it need not be insisted upon. A bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale on July 28 said the police's insistence on revealing the name and identity of such girls was nothing but harassment of the minor victims and doctors.
Rahul Gandhi to participate in protest against 'votes theft' in Bengaluru on August 4, to give representation to ECI officials
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who recently claimed that his party has figured out the modus operandi of the 'votes theft' by studying a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka, will participate in a protest in Bengaluru on August 4 and submit a representation to the Election Commission officials. Amid the raging row over the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, on July 23, alleged that elections are being 'stolen' in India and claimed that his party has figured out the modus operandi of the 'votes theft' by studying a LS constituency in Karnataka.
PM Modi not able to say 'Trump is lying' as U.S. President will lay bare truth: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot state that U.S. President Donald Trump is lying about his role in bringing about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, as if he does so, the American leader will lay bare the truth.
Assam film actress arrested in hit-and-run case as victim dies
Assamese film actress Nandini Kashyap, who played the lead role in the recent box office hit 'Rudra', was arrested on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) for a hit-and-run accident, in which a 21-year-old man was killed, police said. Guwahati Police Deputy Commissioner (Traffic) Jayanta Sarathi Borah told PTI that the actress was arrested around 1:30 a.m. after being detained on Tuesday (July 29, 2025).
Samajwadi Party workers slap Muslim cleric who made 'derogatory' comment on Dimple Yadav
Youths who claimed to be from the Samajwadi Party slapped Maulana Sajid Rashidi after a news channel's debate show in Noida for allegedly making a derogatory comment against party MP Dimple Yadav. One of the youths posted a purported video of the incident on social media and took responsibility for beating Maulana Rashidi. Rashidi allegedly made a derogatory comment against Mainpuri MP Dimple Yadav over her visit to a mosque recently.
Hawaii, Japan downgrade last tsunami alert
Hawaii and parts of Japan have downgraded their tsunami warnings to advisories after a powerful earthquake. One of the strongest quakes ever recorded struck Russia's Far East early on Wednesday. It sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and across the Pacific. No substantial damage has been reported so far, but authorities warned people away from shorelines and said the risk could last more than a day. Japan's Meteorological Agency downgraded its tsunami alert to an advisory in the Pacific coast south of Fukushima, with the alert still in place farther north.
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian army training ground, killing at least 3 soldiers
A Russian missile hit a Ukrainian army training ground, killing three soldiers and wounding 18 others, authorities said, in the latest attack to embarrass military officials as they struggle to make up a severe manpower shortage in the nearly three-and-a-half-year war. The Russian Defence Ministry said that the strike killed or wounded about 200 Ukrainian troops. The Ministry said that Ukraine's 169th training centre near Honcharivske in the Chernihiv region was hit with two Iskander missiles, one armed with multiple submunitions and another with high explosives.
No Stokes, Archer; Ollie Pope to lead England in fifth Test against India
Injured skipper Ben Stokes and lead pacer Jofra Archer will not be part of the fifth and final Test against India, starting here from Thursday (July 31, 2025), as England made three changes to their playing XI for the series-deciding game. The hosts lead the series 2-1 after four intensely fought Test matches that has also had its fair share of controversies.
WCL semifinal: Indian Champions refuse to play against Pakistan
India have refused to play against arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinals of the World Championship of Legends in Birmingham on Thursday, citing the nation's stand against any bilateral sporting ties with the neighbouring country after the gruesome Pahalagam terror attack. The Indian team which includes legends like Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina among others have already expressed their unwillingness to play against Pakistan following the terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor launched by India.
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