Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at the opposition INDIA bloc during the Vizhinjam International Seaport inauguration in Kerala.
In the same event referring to the presence of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, he said that it would lead to "sleepless nights" for the opposition.
In another news, US Vice President JD Vance called PM Modi a "tough negotiator" and indicated a shift in trade relations, with India potentially securing a deal to avoid reciprocal tariffs.
In the US, President Trump announced plans to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status.
Meanwhile, a Delhi court issued notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
Here are the top stories for the evening news wrap:
PM Modi mocks INDIA bloc with 'sleepless nights' jibe as Tharoor, Vijayan share stage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday used the stage at the Vizhinjam International Seaport inauguration in Kerala to take a sharp swipe at the opposition INDIA bloc, drawing attention to the presence of two prominent opposition leaders, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor -- seated alongside him at the event. Read full story
JD Vance calls PM Modi a 'tough negotiator', signals shift in India-US trade dynamics
US Vice President JD Vance has issued a sharp statement on India-US trade ties, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “tough negotiator” who has consistently used America to India’s benefit.
However, Vance indicated a clear change in approach, stating that the US now intends to "rebalance" the relationship. He added that India may be among the first countries to secure a deal aimed at preventing the imposition of reciprocal tariffs. Read full story
PM Modi inaugurates Vizhinjam Port, calls it 'symbol of new-age development'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala. Highlighting its significance, he said, “On one hand, there is this big sea with so many opportunities and on the other hand, there is beauty of nature. In between, there is this Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, which is a symbol of new-age development.” Read full story
Donald Trump plans to revoke Harvard's tax benefits
US President Donald Trump on Friday declared his intention to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, marking the latest step in his administration's campaign against elite academic institutions. “We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve!” Trump posted on Truth Social, without specifying when the action would take effect. Read full story
Delhi court issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
A Delhi court on Friday issued notices to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald money laundering case.
This comes after the court, on April 25, had initially declined to issue the notices, directing the Enforcement Directorate to "bring more relevant documents and cure the defects" in its submission. Read full story
In the same event referring to the presence of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, he said that it would lead to "sleepless nights" for the opposition.
In another news, US Vice President JD Vance called PM Modi a "tough negotiator" and indicated a shift in trade relations, with India potentially securing a deal to avoid reciprocal tariffs.
In the US, President Trump announced plans to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status.
Meanwhile, a Delhi court issued notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
Here are the top stories for the evening news wrap:
PM Modi mocks INDIA bloc with 'sleepless nights' jibe as Tharoor, Vijayan share stage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday used the stage at the Vizhinjam International Seaport inauguration in Kerala to take a sharp swipe at the opposition INDIA bloc, drawing attention to the presence of two prominent opposition leaders, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor -- seated alongside him at the event. Read full story
JD Vance calls PM Modi a 'tough negotiator', signals shift in India-US trade dynamics
US Vice President JD Vance has issued a sharp statement on India-US trade ties, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “tough negotiator” who has consistently used America to India’s benefit.
However, Vance indicated a clear change in approach, stating that the US now intends to "rebalance" the relationship. He added that India may be among the first countries to secure a deal aimed at preventing the imposition of reciprocal tariffs. Read full story
PM Modi inaugurates Vizhinjam Port, calls it 'symbol of new-age development'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala. Highlighting its significance, he said, “On one hand, there is this big sea with so many opportunities and on the other hand, there is beauty of nature. In between, there is this Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, which is a symbol of new-age development.” Read full story
Donald Trump plans to revoke Harvard's tax benefits
US President Donald Trump on Friday declared his intention to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, marking the latest step in his administration's campaign against elite academic institutions. “We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve!” Trump posted on Truth Social, without specifying when the action would take effect. Read full story
Delhi court issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
A Delhi court on Friday issued notices to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald money laundering case.
This comes after the court, on April 25, had initially declined to issue the notices, directing the Enforcement Directorate to "bring more relevant documents and cure the defects" in its submission. Read full story
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