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India’s strong domestic demand to cushion impact of US tariff hike

IANS | August 22, 2025 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The US tariff hike of 50 per cent would hit Indian corporates unevenly, with the labour-intensive textiles and gems and jewellery segment expected to see only a moderate impact while pharmaceuticals, smartphones and steel are currently relatively insulated because of exemptions, existing tariffs and strong domestic demand, according to a report on Friday.

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bihar

IANS | August 22, 2025 12:53 PM

Patna, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 12,992 crore during a rally in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.

Delhi CM Gupta returns to public eye for first time since attack; heavy security deployed in Gandhi Nagar

IANS | August 22, 2025 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) For the first time since the shocking assault on her during a public grievance hearing, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stepped out to attend a scheduled program at Ashok Bazaar in Gandhi Nagar on Friday.

JGU signs 15 new MoUs with leading global institutions in 10 countries across 4 continents

IANS | August 22, 2025 12:10 PM

Sonipat, Aug 22 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), an Institution of Eminence recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, formalised 15 new MoUs and Agreements this summer with leading global universities & institutions.

Japan plans to double target for investment in India to $68 billion

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Japanese government plans to double the target for private-sector investment in India to 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next 10 years, according to a media report from Tokyo.

PM Modi on two-day Gujarat visit from August 25, to launch Rs 307-crore road projects

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:56 AM

Gandhinagar, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of road projects worth Rs 307 crore during his two-day Gujarat visit on August 25-26, covering Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Mehsana districts.

5 landmark Bills cleared to chart modern course for India's Blue Economy: Minister

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Friday said that the Parliament has passed five key bills in the just-concluded Monsoon Session, that overhauled colonial-era maritime laws and will boost the Blue Economy, enhance trade efficiency, and align with global standards.

SC modifies earlier directions on stray dogs; orders their release post sterilisation, immunisation

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Firday modified its earlier directions for capture and complete relocation of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region. In a fresh order, the three-judge Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria directed that stray dogs picked up must be released in their own territory after sterilisation and immunisation, except those infected with rabies or exhibiting aggressive behaviour.

New chapter for city: People celebrate as PM Modi to inaugurate new Kolkata metro lines today

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:20 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Kolkata on Friday to inaugurate key infrastructure projects, excitement was evident on the streets of the city. Among the major highlights is the long-awaited inauguration of the new metro corridors, a project that promises to transform urban connectivity between Howrah, Kolkata, Salt Lake, and the airport.

Security breach at Parliament; intruder scales wall, arrested

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:17 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) In a major security breach on Friday, a man entered the Parliament House complex by climbing a tree and scaling the wall.

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India’s strong domestic demand to cushion impact of US tariff hike

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bihar

Delhi CM Gupta returns to public eye for first time since attack; heavy security deployed in Gandhi Nagar

JGU signs 15 new MoUs with leading global institutions in 10 countries across 4 continents

Japan plans to double target for investment in India to $68 billion

PM Modi on two-day Gujarat visit from August 25, to launch Rs 307-crore road projects

5 landmark Bills cleared to chart modern course for India's Blue Economy: Minister

SC modifies earlier directions on stray dogs; orders their release post sterilisation, immunisation

New chapter for city: People celebrate as PM Modi to inaugurate new Kolkata metro lines today

Security breach at Parliament; intruder scales wall, arrested

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