Top 5 news of the day: PM Modi inaugurates Vizhinjam Port; JD Vance signals shift in India-US trade dynamics, and more
Friday, 2 May 2025 Prime Minister Modi took a dig at the INDIA bloc during the Vizhinjam International Seaport inauguration, while JD Vance signaled a shift in India-US trade dynamics, acknowledging Modi as a tough negotiator. Simultaneously, Donald Trump announced plans to revoke Harvard's tax benefits, and a Delhi court issued notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
After the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, India’s top defense leadership gathered at Prime Minister Modi’s residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, along with the Indian Navy and Air Force Chiefs, joined the high-level discussions. The meeting...
Prime Minister Modi suggested that Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari were silenced by the Congress leadership regarding Operation Sindoor, despite their prior.. IndiaTimes
Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of exploiting the armed forces for personal image protection, alleging a "surrender" to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor by.. IndiaTimes
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not naming China in his address during the.. DNA
PM Modi criticized the Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting a clause where Nehru allegedly conceded to Pakistan's demands, preventing India from desilting dams and.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today affirmed in the Lok Sabha that no leader of any country asked India to stop Operation Sindoor but lamented that while the.. DNA
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Lok Sabha about US Vice President JD Vance's alert to PM Modi regarding an imminent Pakistani attack on May.. IndiaTimes
President Trump has launched a blistering attack on The Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch, and NewsCorp after the paper reported he drew a Nude woman on an Epstein birthday card. Accused of signing it with “may every day be another wonderful secret,” the card was labeled “fake news” by Trump on Truth Social. He vowed to sue the Journal, Murdoch, and their affiliates, branding the story “disgusting and filthy.” Trump claims the letter and drawing never existed, and criticizes their reliance on dubious sources.
Vice President JD Vance backed him, calling the report “complete and utter bullshit” and challenging the paper to produce the alleged card. Trump’s post calls this another example of the “Fake News” media targeting him unfairly. He argues that if any real evidence existed, it would have surfaced years ago — not conveniently after his three election wins.
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In a fiery Oval Office meeting with NATO’s Mark Rutte, President Trump expressed sharp disappointment with Vladimir Putin, despite calling past conversations “pleasant.” He claimed Putin fooled past presidents — “but not me.” Trump says he wants the Ukraine war to end and blasted Russia’s aggression. At the same time, he promised powerful U.S. weapons to NATO — for a price — and threatened 100% “secondary tariffs” if no deal is reached within 50 days. VP JD Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio joined the tense NATO talks.
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In a fiery Oval Office meeting with NATO’s Mark Rutte, President Trump expressed sharp disappointment with Vladimir Putin, despite calling past conversations “pleasant.” He claimed Putin fooled past presidents — “but not me.” Trump says he wants the Ukraine war to end and blasted Russia’s aggression. At the same time, he promised powerful U.S. weapons to NATO — for a price — and threatened 100% “secondary tariffs” if no deal is reached within 50 days. VP JD Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio joined the tense NATO talks.
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A massive new tax and spending bill, championed by Donald Trump as his "big, beautiful bill," has cleared major congressional hurdles and is now facing a final, contentious vote. The legislation proposes a sweeping overhaul of the US economy, extending Trump's 2017 tax cuts while significantly boosting defense and energy spending and allocating new funds for border security. This move has ignited a political firestorm in Washington D.C., creating deep divisions not only between parties but within the Republican ranks and even straining Trump's relationship with high-profile supporters like Elon Musk.
The funding for this ambitious bill is at the heart of the controversy. The Republican proposal outlines deep cuts to essential social safety nets, including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other low-income assistance programs. According to the Congressional Budget Office, these changes could result in nearly 12 million Americans losing their health coverage. The bill also introduces new work requirements for childless, able-bodied adults to receive Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
The financial implications are staggering. The bill is projected to add an estimated $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, a figure that has caused alarm and division among fiscal conservatives in the GOP. Social Democrats like Bernie Sanders have fiercely condemned the bill, labeling it a "handout to Trump’s rich allies." In a tense Senate session, Vice President JD Vance had to cast a tie-breaking vote to advance the legislation.
Despite the backlash, the bill contains provisions aimed at working-class voters, such as eliminating federal taxes on tips and overtime pay. However, House Democrats have blasted the legislation as a "reckless, regressive GOP tax scam" ahead of the crucial midterm elections. As the final vote looms, Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to "stay united" and pass the bill, which also includes a provision to raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion.
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U.S President Trump refused to lower tariffs for the European Union, finalizing a major trade deal that locks in a flat 15% duty on most EU imports. When asked if he could offer a “better” rate, Trump snapped: “Better? Meaning lower? No.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was forced to smile through the awkward moment, securing zero tariff relief despite a last-minute scramble to strike a deal at Trump’s Turnberry resort in Scotland.
The EU, in return, agreed to $750 billion in U.S. energy purchases—but walked away with no concessions, no exemptions, and plenty of political pressure at home. Was this a win for stability or a one-sided surrender?
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In a fiery press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shut down claims about a shift in U.S. weapons supply to Ukraine, calling it “fake news.” Leavitt clarified that a recent Pentagon assessment was a routine global audit of U.S. military aid, not a pullback. “This was standard policy — not specific to Ukraine,” she said. Leavitt then turned to the Middle East, stating the Trump administration’s top priority is ending the Gaza war and securing the release of hostages. She confirmed that Israel had approved a ceasefire deal, which has now been sent to Hamas for approval. The press secretary expressed hope that Hamas would agree to the proposal, indicating that the U.S. is pressing for diplomatic resolution in the region. The dual clarification on Ukraine and Gaza reveals the administration’s efforts to quell disinformation and manage multiple crises on the global stage.
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Former President Trump has issued a stark warning to Russia: agree to a Ukraine ceasefire within 10 days or face sweeping new sanctions. He hinted at harsh secondary sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s already struggling economy. Despite the threat, Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov mocked the move, claiming Moscow isn’t worried. Analysts say sanctions could slash Russia’s GDP by another 3–5% annually and hit energy exports hard. As the U.S. raises pressure, the question remains—will Putin yield, or is Trump making empty threats?
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has launched a scathing attack on the U.S President Donald Trump and Western powers, accusing them of using the nuclear issue as a false pretext to wage a deeper war against Iran’s religion, culture, and scientific progress. In his most explosive statement yet, Khamenei declared, “This isn’t about nuclear enrichment or human rights — it’s about crushing our faith and silencing our knowledge.”
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