US tariff hike to impact only 4.8 per cent of India’s total exports

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) While US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on India's exports, this is expected to impact only 4.8 per cent of the total goods and services exports of the country worldwide, which surpassed a record $820 billion in 2024-25, according to official estimates.

Chhattisgarh: Youths being trained as beautician under RSETI initiative

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:38 PM

Raipur, Aug 7 (IANS) With a goal and vision to make the youth employment-ready and self-reliant, the State Bank of India Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) has begun a 35-day program for the unemployed youth in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district of Chhattisgarh.

India is rightly defending its national interests: Prabhash Ranjan

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India has taken the right stand by choosing to defend its national interests, even in the face of growing pressure from the United States, Prabhash Ranjan, Professor at OP Jindal Global University, said on Thursday as tensions between India and Washington escalate over tariffs and trade negotiations.

Delhi L-G inaugurates Mini Sports Complex in Sukhdev Vihar

IANS | August 7, 2025 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena on Thursday highlighted the importance of sports in mental and physical well-being, urging citizens to join efforts to maintain public facilities created by government agencies.