Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced crucial modifications to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), citing the Centre’s experience with the previous Jagan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh.

“People are fed up, hunger is rife,” activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda. 

​”People are fed up, hunger is rife,” activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.  

Donald Trump announced India will face a 25% tariff starting August 1st, along with penalties for energy and arms purchases from Russia. Trump cited high Indian tariffs and trade barriers, as well as continued reliance on Russian resources, as justification. The reciprocal tariffs for other countries will be effective August 1, 2025, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.