By The Hindu Bureau
We negotiate from position of strength, not under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on U.S. trade deal after Congress jab
With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the U.S., Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (July 5, 2025) said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He also accused the Congress of 鈥渘egotiating and signing agreements that were not in the national interest鈥 during that party-led UPA government鈥檚 tenure.
Uddhav-Raj Thackeray joint rally: We have come together to stay together, says Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray held a joint rally and meeting, sharing stage for the first time in two decades, in what they said was to celebrate the pushback of the three-language policy decision. Addressing the rally in Worli, the Shiv Sena UBT hinted at contesting the upcoming civic elections together.
Tariff letters to 12 countries signed, going out on July 7: U.S. President Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had signed letters to 12 countries outlining the various tariff levels they would face on goods they export to the United States, with the 鈥渢ake it or leave it鈥 offers to be sent out on Monday (July 7, 2025). Mr. Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One as he travelled to New Jersey, declined to name the countries involved, saying that would be made public on Monday (July 7, 2025).
Sanjay Bhandari, U.K.-based arms consultant, declared fugitive economic offender
A Delhi court on Saturday (July 5, 2025) declared U.K.-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) plea, officials said. The court issued the order under the provisions of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) of 2018, they said.
Nirav Modi鈥檚 brother Nehal Modi held in U.S. on extradition request from India
Nehal Modi, co-accused and stepbrother of the 鈥榤astermind鈥 of the 鈧13,578 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, has been arrested in the U.S. based on an extradition request from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
NGO moves Supreme Court challenging ECI鈥檚 Special Intensive Revision of rolls in Bihar
The Election Commission of India鈥檚 move to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar came under challenge in the Supreme Court on Saturday (July 5, 2025) for violating the rights to adult suffrage, non-discrimination, dignity and equality of the ordinary and marginalised people of the State.
Himachal Pradesh monsoon havoc: Over 260 roads closed, 3 districts under red alert for July 6
More than 260 roads, including 176 in Mandi district, are blocked in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rains over the past few days, officials said on Saturday (July 5, 2025). The local MeT office has issued a 鈥榬ed鈥 alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Kangra, Sirmaur and Mandi districts on Sunday (July 6, 2025).
With PM Modi in Argentina, Congress recalls India鈥檚 deep connect with country, Indira鈥檚 1968 visit
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Argentina, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday (July 5, 2025) recalled India鈥檚 deep connection with Argentina and then PM Indira Gandhi鈥檚 visit to Buenos Aires in 1968. Mr. Ramesh also recalled that Raul Prebisch, an Argentine economist who was very influential in the 1950s and 1960s, helped establish the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
T.N. CM Stalin to launch 鈥楿ngaludan Stalin鈥 on July 15 for doorstep delivery of government services
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to launch the first camp of the 鈥楿ngaludan Stalin鈥 (Stalin with you) initiative, aimed at directly addressing public grievances and delivering government services through special camps at people鈥檚 doorsteps, on July 15 at Chidambaram Municipality in Cuddalore district.
Axiom-4 mission: Shubhanshu Shukla studies bone health, radiation exposure on ISS
After a day off, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and others from the Axiom-4 mission on Saturday (July 5, 2025) studied how bones react to microgravity conditions, an experiment that could lead to better treatment of osteoporosis on Earth. On the 10th flight day, Shukla also participated in an experiment to monitor radiation exposure on the International Space Station (ISS), which could help better protect astronauts on longer-duration space missions away from Earth.
Pakistan has no objection to extraditing 鈥榠ndividuals of concern鈥 to India: Bilawal Bhutto
Pakistan鈥檚 former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that his country had no objection to extraditing 鈥渋ndividuals of concern鈥 to India as a confidence-building measure, as long as New Delhi showed willingness to cooperate in the process.
Liverpool, Portugal players mourn Diogo Jota and his brother at emotional funeral
Players from Liverpool and Portugal鈥檚 national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday (July 5, 2025), two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of a soccer shirt with Jota鈥檚 No. 20 in white. Liverpool teammate Andrew Robertson carried a similar arrangement with the No. 30, the number worn by Jota鈥檚 brother, Andr茅 Silva, who played for Portuguese club Penafiel. Coach Arne Slot was part of the Liverpool contingent.