Assam CM launches second phase of 'Nijut Moina' scheme to empower girl students

IANS | August 6, 2025 10:45 PM

Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday, inaugurated the second phase of the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina scheme at a grand event held at Guwahati University, reaffirming the state government's commitment to empowering young girls through education and combating social evils like child marriage.

Nearly $30 billion in Indian exports secure from Trump's 50 pc tariff so far

IANS | August 6, 2025 10:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced to impose 50 per cent tariffs on imports from India, shipments worth more than $30 billion involving pharmaceuticals and certain electronic items such as smartphones, semiconductors, and energy are so far secure from higher duties as these are still under an exemption list.

EC sends reminder to Tejashwi Yadav amid dual EPIC card row

IANS | August 6, 2025 8:39 PM

Patna, Aug 6 (IANS) The Election Commission has issued a reminder notice to Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, urging him to respond by August 8 regarding the alleged dual EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) matter.

Varanasi shopkeepers share their experience of meeting PM Modi for first time

IANS | August 6, 2025 8:06 PM

Varanasi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visiting his Lok Sabha constituency during the weekend, launched a wide range of development projects worth over Rs 2,200 crores and also released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, benefitting crores of farmers.