U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 1, along with an additional penalty. In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized India’s high tariffs, limited trade ties with the U.S., and continued purchases of oil and military equipment from Russia amidst the Ukraine war. He called India a “friend” but warned that its actions are indirectly supporting Russia’s war machine. This move follows earlier warnings from U.S. lawmakers and NATO officials about strict trade penalties on countries engaging with Russia.
Amid rising geopolitical tension, India and the U.S. marked a breakthrough in space cooperation with the successful launch of the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite. Launched on July 30 aboard ISRO’s GSLV-F16 rocket, the satellite will track changes in the Earth’s surface, monitor natural disasters, and study ecosystems. Scientists call this dual-band radar satellite a game changer for both climate science and disaster response.
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, shaking buildings and triggering tsunami warnings. Just hours later, the Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted, sending glowing lava down its slopes. Scientists believe the seismic activity likely triggered the eruption. The region remains on high alert for aftershocks and further volcanic activity.
Script & Voiceover: Zeeshan Akhtar
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Published – July 30, 2025 10:31 pm IST
