Source: The Hindu, Indian Express and others

PM Modi holds summit talks with his Japanese counterpart Ishiba in Tokyo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held summit talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, with an aim to further expand overall bilateral ties, including in areas of trade, investment and emerging technologies. The two leaders met for the 15th India-Japan summit hours after Mr. Modi landed in the Japanese capital.

Bihar SIR: Eight border districts account for most notices by Election Commission of India

As the Election Commission of India (ECI) started issuing notices this week to Bihar voters whose documents have not been found satisfactory during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, officials told The Hindu that most of these cases have been identified in border districts such as East Champaran, West Champaran, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Araria, and Supaul.

U.S. appeals court finds Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but leaves them in place now

A U.S. federal appeals court ruled Friday (August 29, 2025) that most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, impacting numerous trading partners, were illegal — but allowed them to remain in place for now. The 7-4 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision finding that Mr. Trump had exceeded his authority in tapping emergency economic powers to impose wide-ranging duties.

Russian President Putin to visit India in December

Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to India in December, the Kremlin said Friday (August 29, 2025), as ties between the countries grow closer and after the United States imposed tariffs on New Delhi over its purchases of Russian oil. Mr. Putin will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a regional summit in China on Monday (September 1, 2025).

Afghan national with Aadhaar card or an Indian: A curious case before Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has come across a curious case of an individual who claims to be an Indian born in Assam, but the police suspect him to be an Afghan national who had fraudulently obtained an Indian passport, Aadhaar card, birth certificate, driving licence, PAN card and voter’s identity card too.

Important for India, China to work together to bring stability to world economic order: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 29, 2025) said it is important for India and China to work together to bring stability to the world economic order as he asserted that New Delhi is ready to advance bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective based on mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.

U.S. revokes visas of Palestinian president, other officials ahead of UN General Assembly

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials ahead of next month’s annual high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly, where the Palestinians previously have been represented.

Facing outcry, L-G announces probe into Vaishno Devi Shrine landslip that left 34 dead on August 26

Facing growing criticism over 34 reported deaths of pilgrims in a landslip, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, also chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), on Friday (August 29, 2025) constituted a three-member committee to enquire into the landslide incident on the yatra tracks on August 26.

Jio to file for IPO in 2026, says Mukesh Ambani in Reliance AGM

“Despite geopolitical uncertainty, India is on the rise, and India’s rise is unstoppable,” Mukesh Ambani, CMD, Reliance Industries Ltd. told shareholders at the company’s AGM on Friday (August 29, 2025). “Today, India already ranks among the world’s top four global economies. Under the determined leadership of our Prime Minister, Narendrabhai Modiji, India’s GDP is growing faster than all major economies. With the right set of reforms, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a national priority on Deep Tech, our economy can grow at 10% annually,” he said.

Qatar wants to negotiate trade pact with India: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday (August 29, 2025) said the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Oman will be finalised soon, and Qatar also wants to negotiate a pact with India. He also assured exporters of all support to deal with the current global uncertainties at the trade front, which was caused due to unilateral actions of a country.

Thai court removes PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethics violation over Cambodia call

Thailand’s Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on Friday (August 29, 2025) for an ethics violation after only a year in power, dealing another crushing blow to the Shinawatra political dynasty that could usher in a new period of turmoil.

Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone and halts humanitarian pauses

Israel’s military on Friday said it was suspending mid-day pauses allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza City, calling it “a dangerous combat zone.” The city was among the places that Israel paused fighting last month to allow food and aid supplies to enter from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.