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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from President Putin, who briefed him on the recent meeting with President Trump in Alaska. India has consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict,

Modi emphasised India's unwavering stance on the peaceful resolution of global conflicts through diplomatic dialogue.

India aims to slash taxes on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a sweeping reform of its goods and services tax (GST), a government source said on Monday, sparking a rally in Indian stock markets.

"Development our fate... one milestone at a time," said PM Modi while inaugurating the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II in Delhi

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has arrived in New Delhi on August 18, amid India-US tariffs tensions to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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.

PM Modi criticized previous Delhi governments for mismanagement, praising the BJP government. He inaugurated Delhi's Dwarka Expressway and highlighted infrastructure gains like electric buses and housing.

"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.

Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after the ruling NDA alliance named him as its vice presidential candidate.