1st August: VP Poll Date Set, Trump Slaps Tariffs, Rubio Slams India Trade Stance

Description for News At 7: On News At Seven this 1st of August, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings to you the day’s most crucial headlines. The Election Commission has set the Vice Presidential election for September 9 after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation. Meanwhile, U.S President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on over 70 countries, with India facing a 25% levy. Additionally, U.S Secretary Of State Marco Rubio criticized India’s continued Russian oil imports and resistance to opening its agriculture and dairy markets, including to GM crops and ethanol, issues that remain key obstacles in U.S- India trade negotiations despite broader bilateral cooperation. Produced By Garvit Srivastava Sound Mix By Aman Pal