Shashi Tharoor urges Centre to impose counter-tariffs on US amid Trump's threat
India will prioritise its national interests and not compromise on safeguarding its farmers, fishermen, and dairy sector, even if it comes at a significant cost, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday. His statement is being viewed as a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 50% tariff on India over its continued imports of Russian oil.
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Trump believes ‘everybody wants him to run' for the third time
Donald Trump said he is convinced that Americans want him to serve a third term while hosting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the White House. US President Donald Trump arrives to greet Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan's president, not pictured, outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, US. Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg(Bloomberg) During the visit, Trump, surrounded by his branded merchandise, held up a 'Trump 2028' hat and quipped: 'You know, you're not allowed to run, but I'm 28 points higher than anybody, and everybody wants me to run.' The joke raised eyebrows for two reasons: first, the U.S. Constitution limits a president to two elected terms; second, Trump has hinted before that he might not be entirely joking. ALSO READ| US military to invade Latin American countries? Donald Trump's action against drug cartels sparks fear Like a recent CNBC interview, he said, 'I'd like to run, I have the best poll numbers I've ever had. You know why?' 'Because people love the tariffs, and they love that foreign countries aren't ripping us off.' Azerbaijani Prez would like to see Trump in the Oval more Irish Star cited a Reddit thread discussing Trump's past similar comments, even floating a hypothetical workaround. The post details Trump once suggested that Vice President JD Vance could run for president, win, then step down, allowing Trump to take the position again. 'Trump's comments about running again in 2028, despite the constitutional limit, are part of a broader narrative where he has previously suggested ways to circumvent term limits, such as having Vice President JD Vance run and then resign, as reported in April 2025,' the Reddit thread read. Notably, in the video documenting Aliyev's visit, the Azerbaijani leader even joined in the banter, telling Trump he'd like to see him run again. Can Trump run for a third time? Legally, the 22nd Amendment prevents someone from being elected president more than twice. However, it doesn't explicitly bar a two-term president from becoming vice president or assuming the presidency through the line of succession. ALSO READ| Not just Salma Hayek, Donald Trump also asked Emma Thompson out: 'I'd love you to…' The 12th Amendment also states that anyone constitutionally ineligible to be president cannot serve as vice president, but a former two-term president isn't considered constitutionally ineligible, only barred from winning another election for the role.
Time of India
29 minutes ago
- Time of India
'Project was launched under UPA govt': Priyank Kharge accuses BJP of 'hijacking' credit of Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the inauguration of Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has accused the BJP of "hijacking" credit for the project. Kharge claimed the metro expansion was launched under the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government and that the state government had contributed more to its completion than the PM Modi-led NDA government. In a post on 'X', Kharge said: "I welcome Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Karnataka for the inauguration of the Yellow Line Metro. As BJP desperately tries to shift the focus from #VoteChori to #CreditChori by hijacking the credit for the Yellow Line phase 2, let's set the record straight. The Metro project was launched under the UPA Government led by Dr Manmohan Singh. In the first phase, the UPA Government bore a significant portion of the cost, outpacing the State Government's contribution. " You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru He accused the BJP of reducing the central government's share in the project, suggesting their commitment had 'dwindled'. "After the BJP came to power, their commitment to the project dwindled, with the Central Government's share decreasing drastically in subsequent phases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lana Green Is Retiring - Her Final Jewelry Pieces Are 80% Off Artisan Weekly Read More Undo Meanwhile, the Karnataka Government has shouldered the bulk of the expenses, contributing over Rs 12,000 crores, covering land acquisition costs and additional expenses," Kharge said. "In stark contrast, the Central Government has provided a paltry Rs 8,000 crores, effectively washing its hands of its responsibilities. This lack of support forced BMRCL to take loans to cover the remaining project costs," he added. Kharge also highlighted what he called 'inequality' between Karnataka's contributions to the national economy and the funds it receives from the centre. "While Karnataka's contributions to the Centre continue to grow year after year, the returns to the state diminish and the Metro Yellow Line project is a glaring example of this," he said. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Yellow Line from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra, part of Bangalore Metro Phase-2. The 19km stretch, with 16 stations, has been built at a cost of around Rs 7,160 crore. Its opening will expand Bengaluru's operational metro network to over 96km. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
PM Modi to launch yellow line metro, Vande Bharat Express in Bengaluru
Narendra Modi will inaugurate Bangalore Metro's Yellow Line and the Bengaluru-Belagavi Vande Bharat Express. He will also lay the foundation for Bangalore Metro Phase-3. The Yellow Line spans over 19 km with 16 stations. Metro Phase 3, also known as the Orange Line, will cover over 44 km with 31 stations. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro and the Vande Bharat Express train between Bengaluru and Belagavi here on will also lay the foundation stone for the Bangalore Metro Phase-3 project. As per the itinerary shared by the Chief Minister's Office, Modi will participate in three events during his nearly four-hour visit to the will be landing at the HAL Airport here at 10.30 am. He will then travel by helicopter and road to the KSR Bengaluru (city) railway station, where he will flag off Vande Bharat Express train between KSR will also virtually flag off two more Vande Bharat Express trains between Amritsar-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katri, and Ajni (Nagpur)- will then travel by road to the RV Road (Ragigudda) metro station on the Yellow Line. Between 11:45 am to 12:50 pm he will be flagging off Yellow Line (reach 5) and take a metro ride to the Electronic City there, Modi will travel to the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bengaluru, where he will be laying the foundation stone for Bangalore metro phase-3 and officially inaugurating the yellow line from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra station, and address the will then travel by helicopter to the HAL Airport and fly back to Delhi at 2.45 to PM's office, the yellow line metro from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra of Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, having a route length of over 19 km and 16 stations, is worth around Rs 7,160 the opening of this yellow line, the operational metro network in Bengaluru will increase to over 96 km, serving a large population in the per officials, the yellow line is expected to ease traffic congestion in several heavily congested corridors like Hosur Road, Silk Board Junction, and Electronics City Metro Phase 3, also known as the Orange Line, for which the PM will be laying the foundation, will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 15,611 total route length of the project will be more than 44 km with 31 elevated stations. This infrastructure project will address the growing transportation needs of the city, catering to residential, industrial, commercial, and educational 3 will have two corridors or lines: JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura (32.15 km) and Hosahalli to Kadabagere (12.5 km).
