August 1, 2025 1:03 PM

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US reduces tariff on Bangladeshi goods to 20%

The United States (US) has reduced its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 per cent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 per cent, after a final round of intense negotiations in Washington.   The announcement was made by the White House last night (31 July; Washington, DC time),...

August 1, 2025 12:26 PM

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5-day Monsoon session of Jharkhand Assembly to begin

The five-day-long Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly will begin today. The first supplementary budget for the financial year 2025-26 will be presented in the Assembly on August 4.   Meanwhile, Question Hour, debate on the supplementary budget and a special session on heavy ra...

August 1, 2025 11:52 AM

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US President signs executive order raising tariffs on 68 countries & EU

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs on dozens of key trading partners around the world. The new tariffs aim to reduce trade deficits that the administration says harm the US economy and national security.   Under the new policy, 68 countries and the 27-member Eur...

August 1, 2025 11:46 AM

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CM Revanth Reddy to inaugurate 1st Telangana Sports Conclave in Hyderabad

In Telangana, the first edition of the Telangana Sports Conclave will be held in Hyderabad tomorrow, with state Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy addressing the gathering to formally inaugurate the event. Sports Authority of Telangana State Vice Chairman and Managing Director A. Sonibala Devi informed ...

August 1, 2025 11:27 AM

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IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in second half of monsoon

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the second half of the southwest monsoon season is expected to deliver above-normal rainfall exceeding 106 per cent of the long-period average across the country. IMD Director General M Mohapatra said that most parts of India are likely to receive ...

August 1, 2025 11:28 AM

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Himachal Pradesh receives 24% excess rainfall

The monsoon rains continue across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with heavy rainfall expected in the coming days as well. According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, the state has received 24 per cent more rainfall than normal so far this monsoon season. The weather department has issued a...

August 1, 2025 7:53 AM

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Bangladesh’s first National MPI reveals stark child poverty: UNICEF

Bangladesh's first National Multidimensional Poverty Index uncovers harsh realities for children and the people living in the country, especially in the eastern divisions, said UNICEF in a press release yesterday.   With almost three out of ten children (28.9%) living in multidimensional povert...