Trump orders universal 50 pc tariff on imports of certain copper products

Washington, July 31 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation to address the effects of copper imports, imposing universal 50 percent tariffs on imports of semi-finished copper products and copper-intensive derivative products, effective on Aug. 1. The proclamation directs the U.S. secretary of commerce to establish a product “inclusion” process to add…

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U.S. Treasury Dept imposes massive sanctions against Iranian shipping network

San Francisco, July 31 (UNI) The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Wednesday announced massive sanctions against some individuals, entities and vessels allegedly linked to an Iranian oil-shipping network. The package is designating “more than 50 individuals and entities and identifying more than 50 vessels,” the Treasury Department said…

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Encroachment threatens Mor Van in Shahpura

Bhopal: Mor Van at Shahpura hill, known for its thriving population of peacocks, monkeys, and reptiles, is now facing an unusual threat — its gradual conversion into a burial ground. The forest patch, a popular spot for morning walkers, is witnessing clandestine burial activities, particularly during evening hours when public presence is limited. Locals say…

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Heavy rain alert in Guna

Thunderstorms and downpours expected across Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Guna and Sheopur Kalan districts in Madhya Pradesh, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall on Thursday. The alert comes amid continued monsoon activity across the state. In addition to the red alert, an orange alert has been issued for the…

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BJP MLA Pritam Singh Lodhi lashes out at own government

Demands to make Tehsil Pichhore as District Bhopal, A political storm brewed in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Monday as BJP MLA Pritam Singh Lodhi openly challenged his own government over the long-standing demand for granting district status to Pichhore, a tehsil in Shivpuri district. During Question Hour, Lodhi vociferously accused the government of lacking…

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“MP provided 3000 EVMs to Chhattisgarh, MOUs signed with Maharashtra and J&K

EVM sharing discussed at meeting of Standing Committee of State Election Commissioners Bhopal, July 30: In a significant move towards fostering inter-state cooperation in electoral management, Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a frontrunner in a groundbreaking EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) sharing initiative. During a recent video conference of the Standing Committee of State Election Commissioners,…

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2,900 people rescued amidst heavy rains

CM reaches State Command Center to review flood situation Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is currently facing a severe flood crisis, with over 2,900 individuals safely evacuated following three consecutive days of relentless, heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Wednesday personally arrived at the State Command Center at Home Guard Headquarters, spearheading a comprehensive review…

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Flood havoc in Madhya Pradesh

Thousands affected, army and air rescue operations underway Bhopal, Relentless rainfall over the past three days has thrown life out of gear across several districts of Madhya Pradesh. The worst-hit areas—Shivpuri, Morena, Sagar, and Vidisha—are grappling with rising floodwaters, prompting large-scale rescue operations with support from the Army and airlift missions. = Shivpuri submerged: Villages…

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