New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all imported semiconductors and chips in order to strengthen domestic production.“A 100 per cent tariff (will be imposed) on all chips and semiconductors coming into the US. But if you’ve made a commitment to build (in the US), or if you’re in the process of building (in the US), as many are, there is no tariff,” the President said during a meeting in the Oval Office with Apple CEO Tim Cook…

Seoul, Aug 7 (IANS) A senior unification ministry official of South Korea said on Thursday that this year’s annual summertime joint military exercise with the United States was “adjusted” as part of efforts to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula, following a decision to reschedule about half of its field drills to next month. The remarks came shortly after Seoul and Washington announced that the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise will take place as planned from August 18-28, although 2…

Dhaka, Aug 7 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League has sounded the alarm over the nation’s worsening economic crisis, blaming the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for widespread financial distress, mass job losses, surging hunger, and the collapse of businesses and banking institutions.The party claimed that more than 10 million jobs have been lost in the past year, food insecurity has spiked, small businesses have shut down in large numbers, and the banking sector is reeling under massive debt….

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday following intense pandemonium during Question Hour, as Opposition members disrupted proceedings over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls, with slogans and placards, prompting Speaker Om Birla to intervene and appeal for order. The session began with a scheduled discussion on issues of public importance, particularly concerning tribal areas.Congress MP Deepender Hooda had submitted a question …

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Kolkata and several districts in South Bengal, forecasting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-40 km/h) through the weekend.According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata’s Alipore, heavy rainfall is likely to occur in South Bengal districts like Hooghly, East Burdwan, Bankura, South 24 Parganas, and Nadia.At the same time, light to moderate rain with thun…

Ahmedabad, Aug 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced Rs 1.5 crore financial assistance to upgrade infrastructure in grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools across the state. This decision, under the banner of Mission School of Excellence 2.0 and aligning with the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020, marks a major step towards ensuring holistic educational access and equity, especially in rural and tribal regions.Under the new scheme, the state governm…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the US administration’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods, calling it a “foreign policy disaster” that cannot be blamed on the past 70 years of the Congress’ rule. US President Donald Trump had already imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods going to the US. However, after Trump’s announcement on Wednesday, the tariff again…

Jammu, Aug 7 (IANS) Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were killed and 10 injured on Thursday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district.Officials said that three CRPF jawans were killed and 10 others injured after the vehicle in which they were travelling plunged into a deep gorge in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district.The CRPF vehicle was on its way to a location in the hilly terrain when it went out of the driver’s control, skidded off the road and rolled d…

Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) Chennai’s bus commuters will soon have access to real-time updates on bus routes and arrival times, thanks to the installation of digital LED boards at 616 bus stops and terminuses across the city.The initiative is part of the ‘Intelligent Transport System’ (ITS) project, jointly implemented by Chennai Smart City Limited, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), and the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC).The LED boards — similar to those seen at railway stations…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Thursday following continued disruptions by Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, presiding over the session, announced that 25 notices had been received under Rule 267, which allows suspension of listed business to discuss urgent matters.However, he declined to admit any of them, citing non-compliance with procedural no…