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Trump's tariffs won’t derail India’s growth story: Former US official (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 1, 2025 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) India’s economy is on a strong growth path, and the recent 25 per cent tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump should be seen as a short-term challenge rather than a roadblock, Raymond Vickery, Senior Associate at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and former US Assistant Secretary of Commerce said on Friday.

No chance to compromise on farmer, dairy, agri interests: Officials on US tariffs

IANS | August 1, 2025 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) India does not make trade deals under any pressure or deadlines, and there is no chance to compromise on farmers, dairy and agriculture interests, government officials here said on Friday.

ECI announces schedule for Vice President's election, polling on September 9

IANS | August 1, 2025 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the schedule for the 17th Vice Presidential election, with polling to be held on September 9.

Slogans drown debate, Rajya Sabha adjourned till August 4

IANS | August 1, 2025 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha, on a monsoon-drenched Friday, became a stage of rising tempers and unrelenting slogans, culminating in an adjournment that pushed all business to next Monday.

BSF trooper goes missing from battalion headquarters in J&K’s Srinagar

IANS | August 1, 2025 11:39 AM

Srinagar, Aug 1 (IANS) A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper has gone missing from his battalion headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar.

ED summons Anil Ambani in Rs 17,000 crore loan fraud probe

IANS | August 1, 2025 10:08 AM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has summoned Anil Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Group (RAAGA companies), for questioning in connection with its ongoing probe into an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case.

PM Modi invites citizens to share ideas for Independence Day speech

IANS | August 1, 2025 9:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day on August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens across the country to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for his traditional address from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

DFS campaign: Nearly 6.6 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts opened in 1 month

IANS | August 1, 2025 9:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Nearly 6.6 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts were opened and more than 22 lakh new enrollments were made under three Jan Suraksha Schemes in just one month, according to a Finance Ministry statement.

Message of unity: PM Modi praises Omar Abdullah’s visit to Sabarmati Riverfront

IANS | August 1, 2025 7:33 AM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his recent visit to Gujarat’s Sabarmati Riverfront and the Statue of Unity, calling it a gesture that sends out "an important message of unity."

Under fire NCP minister Manikrao Kokate stripped of Agriculture Ministry portfolio; Dattatray Bharne given charge

Sanjay Jog | August 1, 2025 12:18 AM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Minister Manikrao Kokate, who was under fire for playing rummy in the Maharashtra State Council and calling the state government a "beggar", has been removed from the Agriculture department on Thursday, to avoid further embarrassment to the party and the BJP-led MahaYuti government.

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Trump's tariffs won’t derail India’s growth story: Former US official (IANS Interview)

No chance to compromise on farmer, dairy, agri interests: Officials on US tariffs

ECI announces schedule for Vice President's election, polling on September 9

Slogans drown debate, Rajya Sabha adjourned till August 4

BSF trooper goes missing from battalion headquarters in J&K’s Srinagar

ED summons Anil Ambani in Rs 17,000 crore loan fraud probe

PM Modi invites citizens to share ideas for Independence Day speech

DFS campaign: Nearly 6.6 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts opened in 1 month

Message of unity: PM Modi praises Omar Abdullah’s visit to Sabarmati Riverfront

Under fire NCP minister Manikrao Kokate stripped of Agriculture Ministry portfolio; Dattatray Bharne given charge

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