NDA's CP Radhakrishnan filed his Vice-Presidential nomination, backed by PM Modi and top NDA leaders, showcasing alliance unity.

India expects consumption tax cuts announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give a boost to the economy without hurting the government’s fiscal deficit, helping to offset the fallout from higher US tariffs.

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NDA candidate for Vice President post, C.P. Radhakrishnan files his nomination in the presence of PM Narendra Modi.

PM Modi appealed for a unanimous VP election but the Opposition nominated B Sudarshan Reddy. NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan was introduced, with Modi highlighting his integrity. Modi also criticized Nehru's handling of the Indus Waters Treaty and border disputes.

Businesses and political pundits nonetheless praised tax cuts, saying they will bolster his image in his trade fight with Washington.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his 81st birth anniversary.

"The bear hugs have gone. The smiles have curled into sneers." The former friendship between Donald Trump and Indian PM Narendra Modi has descended into acrimony, said Amrit Dhillon and George Grylls in The Times.