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India in lower tariff tier in US Section 301 measures, committed to early trade pact conclusion: Govt

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government remained closely engaged with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) throughout the Section 301 investigation over forced labour and as a result of these sustained efforts, India has been placed in the lower tier of additional tariffs under the final measures, providing a relative advantage to Indian exports in key sectors, an official statement said on Saturday.

Victory of democracy: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) As Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post of Union Education Minister on Saturday, educator, innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk congratulated the countrymen, calling it a "victory of democracy".

'Win for democracy': CJP after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, one of the key demands of the Cockroach Janta Party-led students' agitation, the outfit called it a "win for democracy".

UK FTA to help India’s exports reach $115 billion by 2030, create 7-10 lakh new jobs

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) can help bilateral trade trajectory expand from $58 billion in 2025-26 to $115 billion by 2030, along with the possible creation of 7-10 lakh new employment opportunities, according to a new Assocham study.

'Pained by last 10 days' events': Dharmendra Pradhan on stepping down as Education Minister

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday announced his resignation, saying he was deeply pained by the developments of the past 10 days and wanted to ensure that anti-national forces did not exploit the situation arising from the controversy over examination irregularities.

Delhi Police warn against spread of fake content; STF constituted to deal with paper leak cases

IANS | July 25, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Saturday cautioned civilians not to trust any content on social media without verifying its source and warned people against spreading deepfake and AI-generated videos.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Education Minister amid Jantar Mantar protests

IANS | July 25, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday tendered his resignation as the Union Education Minister amid the paper leak protests across the nation.

Drilling of 1st appraisal well begins in Mahanadi Offshore Basin towards energy security: Hardeep Puri

IANS | July 25, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government on Saturday announced the commencement of drilling of the first appraisal well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, describing the occasion as "the beginning of a new chapter in India's journey towards energy security".

Students' demands non-negotiable, won't back off despite detention, threats: Rahul Gandhi

IANS | July 25, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday said he met students who observed a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar during the ongoing protest over the paper leaks and examination irregularities, asserting that they would not withdraw from the agitation despite "detentions or threats" from the government.

Rs 69,725 crore package strengthens shipbuilding industry, maritime financing in India

IANS | July 25, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) A comprehensive Rs 69,725 crore package has been approved to strengthen domestic shipbuilding capacity, maritime financing and skilling as part of measures to revamp India's shipbuilding industry, the government has said.

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India in lower tariff tier in US Section 301 measures, committed to early trade pact conclusion: Govt

Victory of democracy: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

'Win for democracy': CJP after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

UK FTA to help India’s exports reach $115 billion by 2030, create 7-10 lakh new jobs

'Pained by last 10 days' events': Dharmendra Pradhan on stepping down as Education Minister

Delhi Police warn against spread of fake content; STF constituted to deal with paper leak cases

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Education Minister amid Jantar Mantar protests

Drilling of 1st appraisal well begins in Mahanadi Offshore Basin towards energy security: Hardeep Puri

Students' demands non-negotiable, won't back off despite detention, threats: Rahul Gandhi

Rs 69,725 crore package strengthens shipbuilding industry, maritime financing in India

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