Amidst new US levies on Indian exports, the government твердо stands firm on protecting its farmers’ interests, especially regarding farm, dairy, and genetically modified products. While acknowledging a potential 0.2% GDP impact, officials emphasize that cultural sensitivities and farmer welfare are paramount in upcoming talks with the US, scheduled to begin August 25.

India launched Operation Sindoor, followed by Operation Mahadev, in response to the killing of 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam

The decision comes as the state reels under a looming fiscal deficit projected to exceed Rs 1 lakh crore in 2025–26, according to official reports.