In response to the US tariff hike, the government is preparing measures to protect industries and workers, focusing on employment-heavy sectors. Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur expressed confidence in achieving the fiscal deficit target, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals, robust capex, and broad-based economic expansion reflected in the 7.8% growth in the April-June quarter.

Speaking at an event organised by the RSS-affiliated Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram in New Delhi, Rijiju clarified the government’s position on the UCC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced direct flights between India and China will resume soon after talks with President Xi Jinping in Tianjin.