New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced to impose 50 per cent tariffs on imports from India, shipments worth more than $30 billion involving pharmaceuticals and certain electronic items such as smartphones, semiconductors, and energy are so far secure from higher duties as these are still under an exemption list.India exported drugs and pharmaceuticals as well as electronics products (mostly smartphones) to the tune of $10.5 billion and $14.6 billion in FY25, …

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) In the wake of a controversy over the appointment of two senior IAS officers as the BrihanMumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) general manager, the state Urban Development on late Wednesday evening issued a statement saying that ‘the orders regarding handing over the additional charge of the post of General Manager, BEST to Ashwini Joshi (IAS) have not been officially issued by the Urban Development Department.’ The statement said that on the initiative of the BEST Wo…

Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday, inaugurated the second phase of the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina scheme at a grand event held at Guwahati University, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to empowering young girls through education and combating social evils like child marriage. Addressing the media, CM Sarma highlighted the significance of the scheme, saying, “Marking an important chapter in our fight against child marriage, the Nijut Moina s…

Yangon (Myanmar), Aug 6 (IANS) The India U20 Women’s Team were held to a goalless draw by Indonesia at the Thuwunna Stadium on Wednesday, in their opening Group D encounter of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The Young Tigresses have one point in the group, which is currently topped by hosts Myanmar, who defeated Turkmenistan 6-1 at the same venue, earlier in the day.An intense midfield battle began right from the kick-off, as both sides looked to assert their dominance. India …

Bengaluru, Aug 6 (IANS) The last day of group stage action of the 51st Junior Waterpolo Championship 2025, at the Basavangudi Aquatic Centre, witnessed hosts Karnataka, Bengal, Kerala and Maharashtra make it to the semi-final in the boys category, while hosts Karnataka, Odisha, Kerala and Maharashtra advanced to the semi-final in the girls category. Karnataka beat Odisha 15-5 in the first match of the day. Chinmay Pai was top scorer with 7 goals while Surya Chandra scored 3 goals. Pavan Mohan an…

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is one of the best dancers in Bollywood. However, it looks like the actor comes pre-installed with dancing in his D. N. A. On Wednesday, the actor’s father, Rakesh Roshan took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself shaking a leg to the latest dance number ‘Aavan Jaavan’ from the upcoming action movie ‘War 2’. In the video, he appears flawless as he dances with a group of boys and girls.He wrote in the caption, “Bap bhi …

Seoul, Aug 6 (IANS) A special counsel team plans to question former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun next week over his alleged role in the botched martial law episode, judicial sources said Wednesday.Special prosecutor Cho Eun-suk’s team will visit a detention facility in eastern Seoul, where Kim is being held in custody, at around 2 p.m. Monday to question him as a witness as part of an investigation into jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration late last year…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met a delegation of young political leaders from Nepal in New Delhi on Wednesday as the two sides discussed close cooperation and deep people-to-people ties between both nations. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Pleased to interact with a delegation of young political leaders from Nepal, on a visit to India. Discussed our close cooperation and deep people to people linkages.”On Tuesday, Nepal’s Embassy in India welcomed the l…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India on Wednesday reiterated that the latest tariff actions by US President Donald Trump are “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable”.Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India, citing the country’s continued purchase of Russian oil.”We reiterate that these actions are unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable. India will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests,” an MEA spokesperson said in a state…

Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India, with the new measure set to take effect after 21 days from now.The move comes in response to what the US says is India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which Washington claims undermines its national security and foreign policy.The fresh tariff will be added to the 25 per cent duty already announced by Trump, bringing the total levy on I…