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India involved in US trade deal discussions to ensure fairness, national security: Ministers

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump threatened hefty tariffs, India remains actively involved in the discussions on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), which aims at expanding trade and investment and deepening the US-India trade relationship to promote growth that ensures fairness, national security and job creation -- especially in labour-intensive sector including agricultural products, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

India and Philippines friends by choice, partners by destiny: PM Modi

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Lauding ties between India and the Philippines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the two nations are "friends by choice and partners by destiny." He emphasised that while the diplomatic ties might be new, the cultural bond between the two nations exists from the ancient times and termed the Philippines' Ramayana Maharadia Lawana as a "living proof" of the centuries-old cultural ties.

No proposal to stop supply of Rs 500 denomination banknotes from ATMs: Govt

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday reiterated that there is no proposal to stop the supply of Rs 500 denomination banknotes, and ATMs will continue disbursing Rs 500 alongside Rs 100 and Rs 200.

States adequately funded for vaccinating bovines against livestock diseases: Govt

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) States are adequately funded for vaccinating all bovines against livestock diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), and Brucellosis, the government informed the Parliament on Tuesday.

ED grills Anil Ambani in Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) "Were the loans diverted to shell companies?", "Did funds reach political parties?", "Did you bribe any officials?" These were among the questions the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was expected to ask Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani as he appeared for questioning in the national capital on Tuesday in a Rs 17,000-crore bank loan fraud and money laundering case.

6th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation: BJP hails J&K's transformation, Oppn says Centre 'failed'

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) As the nation marks the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, political leaders across the spectrum expressed contrasting views on the development and transformation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) over the past six years.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta seeks public support in special cleanliness drive

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday exhorted citizens to wholeheartedly join the special cleanliness drive launched in the city, claiming that making the Capital clean and beautiful is a collective responsibility.

Arms worth $2 bn shipped to Pakistan: Indian Army shows US the mirror amid Trump tirade

IANS | August 5, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Amid growing strain between the US and India over trade ties, the Indian Army on Tuesday shared details of how Pakistan, the safe haven for global terrorists, was receiving an 'uninterrupted' supply of weapons from America since 1954.

Politics has become ‘family ltd’ for Mamata Banerjee: Tarun Chugh

IANS | August 5, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) BJP General Secretary Tarun Chugh launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing the party of descending into a family-run enterprise.

Rajya Sabha sees exchange of barbs over 'CISF' deployment, rule 267 disruptions

IANS | August 5, 2025 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Tuesday following a stormy morning session dominated by sharp exchanges between the treasury and Opposition benches over the presence of CISF (Central Industrial Security Forces) personnel in the Well of the House last week.

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India involved in US trade deal discussions to ensure fairness, national security: Ministers

India and Philippines friends by choice, partners by destiny: PM Modi

No proposal to stop supply of Rs 500 denomination banknotes from ATMs: Govt

States adequately funded for vaccinating bovines against livestock diseases: Govt

ED grills Anil Ambani in Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud

6th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation: BJP hails J&K's transformation, Oppn says Centre 'failed'

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta seeks public support in special cleanliness drive

Arms worth $2 bn shipped to Pakistan: Indian Army shows US the mirror amid Trump tirade

Politics has become ‘family ltd’ for Mamata Banerjee: Tarun Chugh

Rajya Sabha sees exchange of barbs over 'CISF' deployment, rule 267 disruptions

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