Flood of lies against EC, slams Kumaraswamy; you prove documents are wrong, says Congress

IANS | August 8, 2025 11:45 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 8 (IANS) Criticising the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, over his allegations of election fraud against the BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI), Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy, described the charges by the Congress MP as a, "flood of lies against the Election Commission and a calculated conspiracy to strangle democracy." The Congress said it had given the documents and it was up to the EC to rectify its mistakes or prove the papers wrong.

Ready for special intensive revision in Bengal: CEO office tells ECI

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:03 PM

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) West Bengal, has communicated to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday that the ground work is ready to begin the process of beginning the special intensive revision in the state.

Farmers stand tall with PM Modi amidst US tariff pressure

IANS | August 7, 2025 10:38 PM

Amravati, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s farming community is rallying behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his strong declaration that India “will never compromise on the interests of its farmers,” despite rising tensions with the United States over trade and energy policy.

‘India will not bow’: Farmers hail PM Modi’s firm message to US

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:44 PM

Basti, Aug 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made it clear that no matter how much the U.S. raises tariffs, India will not bow before any country. He emphasised that the welfare of Indian farmers remains the government’s top priority and assured that India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen.

US tariff hike to impact only 4.8 per cent of India’s total exports

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) While US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on India's exports, this is expected to impact only 4.8 per cent of the total goods and services exports of the country worldwide, which surpassed a record $820 billion in 2024-25, according to official estimates.

Delhi L-G inaugurates Mini Sports Complex in Sukhdev Vihar

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena on Thursday highlighted the importance of sports in mental and physical well-being, urging citizens to join efforts to maintain public facilities created by government agencies.