Even today, agriculture provides maximum employment in UP: CM Yogi

IANS | July 22, 2025 2:21 PM

Lucknow, July 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that agriculture continues to be the largest source of employment in the state, with nearly three crore farmers dependent on it. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector follows next, employing around 1.65 crore people, he said.

Govt to ensure country’s interests are protected as India, US negotiate trade deal

IANS | July 22, 2025 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India and US are currently negotiating a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) which has not been signed as yet, as the government takes care of all the sensitivities associated with the free trade agreement (FTA) and ensures that India’s interests are protected, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.