A six-year-old Indian-origin girl in Waterford City was racially abused and physically assaulted by a group of teenagers, prompting outrage. In a separate incident, Laxman Das, an Indian sous chef in Dublin, was attacked and robbed while going to work. These incidents follow a series of recent assaults targeting Indians in Ireland, raising concerns about racism.
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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, labeling him a "China-guru" and implying his understanding of China stemmed from Olympic invitations and private lessons from Chinese diplomats. Jaishankar defended his China visit, asserting transparency and contrasting it with alleged secret meetings by others during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Tamil cinema mourns the loss of veteran actor and comedian Madhan Bob, who passed away at 71 in Chennai due to cancer. Known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable roles in numerous films alongside stars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, he also gained fame as a judge on the comedy show 'Asathapovadhu Yaaru'.
US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian imports sparked criticism. Congress leaders like P Chidambaram questioned the effectiveness of 'Dosti' over diplomacy. Jairam Ramesh highlighted potential setbacks to India-US relations. The Centre responded by stating it is studying the implications and remains committed to protecting national interests.
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Donald Trump has criticised India for profiting from Russian oil purchases amid the Ukraine war, threatening increased tariffs due to New Delhi's perceived indifference to the conflict. Trump administration officials have voiced concerns over India's alignment with Western efforts to isolate Russia, citing significant oil purchases and trade imbalances.