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India Today
08-08-2025
- Business
- India Today
Trump's 50% tariff bullying tactic, India must stand united: Kerala Finance Minister
Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Friday condemned the recent decision by the United States to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, calling it a "bullying tactic" aimed at controlling India's said the US move, which came after President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 per cent tariff on top of an earlier 25 per cent duty, is designed to pressure India into opening its markets for more American criticised the US for labeling India and Russia as 'dead economies' and said such remarks were aimed at forcing India to reduce its taxes to benefit US businesses. "This is the highest tariff ever imposed by the US on any country," Balagopal said at a press conference. "They want to compel India to succumb to their demands by threatening our economy."He added that India is not a weak economy and has a strong cultural base, advanced technology, and a growing population. The minister urged the Indian government to remain firm and pursue policies that promote self-reliance without yielding to international Finance Minister warned the tariffs would hurt exports of key Indian products like fish, spices, textiles, coir, and cashews, goods heavily imported by the US. He also raised concerns about adverse impacts on state tax revenues, which could affect public health, education, services, and government noted a recent Bilateral Free Trade Agreement with the UK, which slashed import duties on luxury cars by 90 per cent, as an example of how such deals can undermine Indian tax revenues."America cannot dictate how our taxation system or economy should function," he stressed. "We must stand united to protect the interests of our farmers, businesses, and the Indian people."The US had first imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods starting August 1, retaliating against India's tariffs on American products. The latest 25 per cent hike, announced by Trump on Wednesday, will take effect from August 27 and follows warnings related to India's ongoing oil purchases from expressed fears that richer nations like the US may soon push for rationalising India's internal tax regime to further ease imports, putting additional pressure on the country's economy.- EndsWith inputs from ANIMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
India Today
14-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
JD Vance shrugs off criticism over Disneyland trip with one-line reply
US Vice President JD Vance has hit back at the criticism over his visit to Disneyland with his family. The backlash came after California Governor Gavin Newsom took a dig at him, pointing to ongoing immigration raids in the was seen enjoying the theme park with his wife, Usha Vance, and their two children. Videos of the family's visit quickly went viral on social media on Saturday, with some posts mocking the Vice President and even making fun of the way he was Sunday, Vance posted a short reply on social media saying, "Had a great time, thanks." NEWSOM SLAMS VANCE His post came after Governor Newsom shared a comment on X, reacting to viral videos showing Vance and his family enjoying the popular theme park over the weekend. Newsom's message read: "Hope you enjoy your family time, @JDVance. The families you're tearing apart certainly won't."This comment pointed at the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, which Newsom has strongly opposed. His remarks came just as protests broke out in Anaheim, close to Disneyland, where nearly 150 people gathered to show support for immigrant families affected by ongoing federal raids in office continued to criticise Vance, pointing out that many Disneyland workers are immigrants and that California's economy depends heavily on immigrant JD Vance's family outing to Disneyland made headlines, his California trip also included an official stop at Camp Pendleton, a key military base. There, his wife Usha Vance participated in a literacy event, reading to children of active-duty service his reply to the backlash was just one line, it drew widespread attention for its measured and composed tone. Vance chose not to directly address either the protests in Anaheim or Governor Gavin Newsom's pointed widely seen as a potential Democratic contender for the 2028 presidential race, has consistently criticized policies from the Trump administration, especially those concerning immigration and civil rights.- EndsWith inputs from ANIMust Watch
India Today
16-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
PM Modi gifts Andhra-made silver clutch purse to Cyprus First Lady
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on an official visit to Cyprus, has gifted a Silver Clutch Purse to Philippa Karsera, the First Lady of Cyprus, Philippa purse from Andhra Pradesh combines traditional metal work with modern style. It is made using the repouss technique and has detailed floral designs inspired by temple and royal art. advertisementThe purse contains a semi-precious stone at the centre, adding a touch of elegance. Once used mainly for special occasions, this purse is now a stylish accessory or collector's item, showing off India's rich craft tradition in a modern Minister Narendra Modi also gifted a Kashmiri Silk Carpet to the President of Cyprus, Nikos particular piece, in deep red with fawn and red borders, features traditional vine and geometric motifs. It showcases the prized two-tone effect, appearing to change colours based on the viewing angle and lighting, creating the illusion of two different carpets in one. Prime Minister Modi has expressed his gratitude to Cyprus's President for showing him the historic city of Nicosia. Taking to X, he wrote, "Gratitude to President Christodoulides for showing me parts of the very historic city of Nicosia. We look forward to closer people-to-people linkages with Cyprus!"advertisementDuring his visit, PM Modi was conferred the highest honour of Cyprus, the Grand Cross of the Order Macarius III. In his acceptance speech, the PM dedicated the award to the 1.4 billion people of India, their aspirations, and the country's culture of brotherhood. He emphasised that the honour reflects the strong friendship between India and Cyprus, and their shared values. Following his visit to Cyprus, Prime Minister Modi left for Canada, where he will attend the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, inputs from ANIMust Watch
India Today
05-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Tejasvi Surya blasts Bhutto in US: India gives tech titans, Pak terrorists
In a fiery rebuke aimed squarely at Pakistan's former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya delivered a no-holds-barred address in the United States, calling out Pakistan's global reputation and military dependency while asserting India's rising global remarks were in direct response to Bhutto's recent criticisms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'This is as stark a difference as it can be between these two countries,' Surya said. Surya invoked a sharp contrast in global reputations, rattling off five names from each country to illustrate his Yousef, 1993 World Trade Centre bomb. David Coleman Headley -- charged for 26/11 conspiracy. These are names linked with Pakistan,' he said. 'Now, five Indian names: Indra Nooyi, Sundar Pichai, Ajay Banga, Satya Nadella, Kash Patel I don't even need to introduce them. That's the difference between India and Pakistan in America. So Mr. Bhutto's two-day adventure here today, a two-day trip here, will not wash away this proven track record of Pakistan."#WATCH | Washington, DC | "Pakistan has been surviving on cheap Chinese imports, including their military hardware, which spectacularly failed on the battlefield... In the last few days in the countries that we visited, including today, there is absolutely no sympathy towards ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025 Surya didn't stop there. He accused Pakistan of playing the victim abroad while arming itself with low-grade Chinese weaponry. 'Pakistan has been surviving on cheap Chinese imports, including their military hardware, which spectacularly failed on the battlefield,' he said. 'Unlike Pakistan, whose bulk of military hardware -- 81 per cent -- comes from China, India's defence imports are diverse and growing indigenously.'advertisementHe went on to emphasise India's expanding strategic ties: 'We have military hardware that we purchased from the United States, from France, from Israel. We have practical and strategic partnerships.'Surya dismissed Bhutto's attempt to portray Pakistan as a peace-seeking nation, saying: 'It's like the Devil quoting from the scriptures. For a country that is trying to create fake heroes by promoting field generals to field marshal, they don't know what true leaders look like.'Surya also claimed that in all recent diplomatic meetings during their visit, there was 'absolutely no sympathy towards the Pakistani cause' and 'unequivocal support' for India's remarks come as India ramps up its diplomatic outreach in Washington amid growing global attention to South Asian security, regional power balance, and cross-border inputs from ANIMust Watch
