Evening newswrap: Rajnath mocks Trump for trying to hurt India's economy; BJP slams Rahul on Op Sindoor remarks and more
NEW DELHI: On Sunday defense minister
Rajnath Singh
mocked Trump over tariffs imposed by US in India, calling it his attempt to harm
Indian economy
. Meanwhile BJP attacked leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Op Sindoor, even after clarifications from IAF chief.
Four day orange alert has been issued in Himachal.
Whereas, senior Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao, seen as potential next foreign minister has been detained in China for an investigation. Also, Sourav Ganguly weighed in on the speculation around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's ODI futures, stressing that team selection should be based on performance.
Here are your top five news of the evening.
'Sab ke boss to hum hain': Rajnath mocks Trump's attempt to damage India's economy
Defence minister Rajnath Singh slammed the recent tariff hikes on Indian goods by the US President, suggesting that certain global powers are trying to obstruct India's economic rise out of envy over its rapid development.
He emphasised that despite such external pressures, India's ascent as a global power remains unstoppable, pointing to the country's growing defence exports as proof of its resilience and strength.
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'There is a limit to lying': Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over
Operation Sindoor
remarks; cites IAF chief's rebuttal
Following Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Operation Sindoor, BJP leaders hit back sharply, accusing the Congress MP of echoing a Pakistani narrative and attempting to undermine the armed forces. Both Kiren Rijiju and Amit Malviya cited statements by IAF chief AP Singh, highlighting the government's strong political will and the operational freedom given to the armed forces during the mission.
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Himachal Pradesh continues to battle intense monsoon rains, which have claimed 219 lives and caused infrastructure losses estimated at Rs 1,988 crore since June 20. With heavy rain expected to persist, the IMD has issued an orange alert for the next four days, warning of possible disruptions. Authorities have urged residents, particularly in vulnerable regions, to remain alert as restoration and relief efforts struggle to keep pace with the widespread damage.
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Top Chinese diplomat detained after overseas trip: Was in line for foreign minister role - reports
Senior Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao, seen as a potential candidate for foreign minister, has been detained for questioning, sparking concern within the Communist Party. Liu, who currently leads the party's international department, was reportedly taken into custody following his return from an overseas trip. While the exact reasons remain unknown, the move signals one of the highest-level inquiries since the dismissal of former foreign minister Qin Gang.
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'Difficult to say': Sourav Ganguly stirs Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma speculation, backs India as hot favourites for Asia Cup
Sourav Ganguly weighed in on the speculation around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's ODI futures, stressing that team selection should be based on performance. Praising their exceptional records in white-ball cricket, he said both should continue as long as they maintain top form. However, the former India captain did not comment on rumours suggesting that the upcoming three-match ODI series in Australia this October could be their final appearance in the format.
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