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While Tiago will see a reduction of up to 75,000, the price of Harrier and Safari will be cut by ₹1,40,000 and ₹1,45,000 respectively. Tata Motors on Friday announced slashing prices of passenger vehicles up to ₹1.45 lakh from September 22, in a move that is set to benefit customers ahead of the festive season. The announcement comes days after the GST council, earlier this week, reduced the tax rates for most of the goods, including vehicles. The Mumbai-based automobile manufacturer said that it would pass on the full benefit of the recent GST reduction on cars and SUVs to…

On Peter Navarro’s remark, MEA said, “We have seen some inaccurate statements made by him. We reject them.” The ministry of external affairs on Friday dismissed remarks by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, calling them “inaccurate.” In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen some inaccurate statements made by him. We reject them.”Earlier, while defending the 50% tariff on imports from India imposed by US President Donald Trump, Navarro had claimed that “Brahmins” are profiteering at the expense of Indian people. This is not the first time Trump’s adviser has made explosive statements, in recent months,…

The bomb threat, that comes amid Ganesh visarjan, was issued by an organisation called Lashkar-e-Jihadi on the eve of Anant Chaturdashi, Mumbai Police said. Mumbai Police on Friday said it is on high alert after a threat call was received in which the caller claimed that 34 “human bombs” carrying “400 kg of RDX” have been planted in 34 vehicles for a blast that will “shake the entire city”. The threat call was received on traffic police helpline. The threat was issued by an organisation called Lashkar-e-Jihadi on the eve of Anant Chaturdashi, Mumbai Police said, adding that security across…

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India will continue buying Russian oil, stressing that the country must choose supply sources that “suit us the best.” Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India will continue to import Russian oil as it remains cost-effective, despite steep tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian goods. “We will have to take a call which (supply source) suits us the best. So we will undoubtedly be buying it,” she said. Sitharaman further stressed that India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, must act in its economic interest.The minister added that crude oil and refined fuels…

Howard Lutnick said, “I think India is going to be at the table, and they’re going to say they’re sorry, and they’re going to try to make a deal with Trump.” US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday claimed India will engage in negotiations with President Donald Trump within the next couple of months, describing New Delhi as the “vowel” between Russia and China in the BRICS grouping. “So, I think yes, in a month or two months, I think India is going to be at the table, and they’re going to say they’re sorry, and they’re going to try…

China showcased new intercontinental ballistic missiles, DF-5C and DF-61, during a military parade in Beijing, signaling its nuclear ambitions to the US. In what can be seen as a message to the United States, China revealed two new gigantic intercontinental ballistic missile designs, Dongfeng-5C (DF-5C), and DF-61, on the streets of Beijing during the lavish World War II anniversary military parade. With Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un present as chief guests, China showed off a variety of air-launched, sea-launched and ground-based nuclear weapons. The DF-5C and DF-61 missiles stood out not just for their size…

Van Jones called the meeting of the three leaders a “historically big deal”, adding that the image should “send a chill down the spine of every American”. When world leaders gathered in China’s Tianjin for the SCO summit, it was a clear message of defiance to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. What especially caught attention was the powerful display of bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The three of the world’s most powerful leaders sharing the stage, without Washington in frame, drew world’s gaze, including that of the West. The Modi-Xi-Putin…

Ursula von der Leyen said that “India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday said India has a key role in ending the Ukraine war, after holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister @narendramodi. We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy,” von der Leyen said in a post on X. Giving details of the telephonic conversation, Ursula Von der Leyen stressed that “India has an…

Famous Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at age 91, his fashion house has confirmed. Further details are awaited. Giorgio Armani, a stalwart of Milan ready-to-wear who revolutionised fashion with unstructured looks, died Thursday at the age of 91, his fashion house confirmed. Armani died at home, the fashion house said. The fashion designer failed to appear at his runway shows in June as he was recovering from an undisclosed illness. He was planning a major event to celebrate 50 years of his signature Giorgio Armani fashion house during Milan Fashion Week this month. Giorgio Armani dead at 91…

PM Modi said that the government has taken a “big and significant decision”, with GST becoming more simplified. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the GST 2.0 reforms as a ‘double dose’ for the country’s economy, saying that the taxation has become even more simple and beneficial for every section in the country. He said that the “next-generation” of changes will strengthen the economy and ease compliance for citizens. The prime minister’s reaction comes a day after the GST Council approved two tax slabs – to 5 per cent and 18 per cent – for most of the goods,…