MP CM to gift Rs 250 Rakhi 'shagun' to each 'Ladli Behna'

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:50 AM

Bhopal, Aug 7 (IANS) In a sweeping gesture of empowerment and festive goodwill, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday will transfer an amount of Rs 1,500 each to the bank accounts of more than 1.26 crore women under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, marking the 27th instalment of the scheme and a special Rakshabandhan bonus.

6th round of India-US negotiations on Aug 25 important: Morgan Stanley

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The sixth round of India-US negotiations to reach an interim trade deal, currently slated for August 25, will be important as US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 per cent tariffs on India, raising the total tariffs to 50 per cent effective from August 27, a Morgan Stanley report said on Thursday.

Cash row: SC rejects Justice Varma's plea against in-house panel findings

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea filed by Justice Yashwant Varma - who faces an impeachment threat following the cash-discovery episode - challenging the findings of the three-member in-house inquiry committee that recommended his removal under Article 124(4) of the Constitution.

Ready to pay 'heavy price' for welfare of farmers, fishermen: PM Modi

IANS | August 7, 2025 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he is ready to bear the cost of protecting India’s agricultural trade and the country would never compromise on farmers and fishermen interests, as US President Donald Trump announced to impose 50 per cent tariffs on India.