ECI issues notification for Vice-Presidential election 2025; nominations begin today

IANS | August 7, 2025 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued the official notification for the conduct of the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025. Acting under the provisions of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, the Commission announced the timeline for nominations, scrutiny, withdrawal of candidature, and polling — if required.

Lok Sabha adjourned amid Oppn uproar over SIR

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday following intense pandemonium during Question Hour, as Opposition members disrupted proceedings over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls, with slogans and placards, prompting Speaker Om Birla to intervene and appeal for order.

MP CM to gift Rs 250 Rakhi 'shagun' to each 'Ladli Behna'

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:50 AM

Bhopal, Aug 7 (IANS) In a sweeping gesture of empowerment and festive goodwill, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday will transfer an amount of Rs 1,500 each to the bank accounts of more than 1.26 crore women under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, marking the 27th instalment of the scheme and a special Rakshabandhan bonus.

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.