In the last few budgets, customs duty simplification has been a focus area, with fewer slabs and correction of the inverted duty structure, where tariff on a product is lower than an input in the value chain. NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that she will focus on lowering customs tariffs in…
CSK climbs to 7th despite loss (Pic credit: IPL) Chennai Super Kings may have suffered a narrow 10-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but the loss still worked in their favour as they moved up one spot in the IPL points table.SRH successfully defended 194, with Eshan Malinga (3/29) leading a disciplined bowling effort and Shivang…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their first public appearance as a couple, almost two months after tying the knot. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dine at Indian restaurant The star couple were spotted as they stepped out for a romantic date night in New York City, enjoying dinner at a popular Indian restaurant. The…
Gopi’s first marathon was meant to be a 30km pacing job. There are moments in an athlete’s career that are carefully planned, trained for and anticipated for years. And then there are moments that simply happen. For Thonakal Gopi, one of Indian athletics’ most enduring marathon runners, the road to the Olympics began with a…
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar has opened up about a deeply personal decision that many people, particularly women, are still often expected to explain: choosing not to have children. The 41-year-old actor, who married Mumbai-based businessman and gallerist Nicholai Sachdev in 2024, said she and her husband have consciously decided not to have children together. Speaking to video…
Hooper Island Lighthouse. Image Credit: WBOC For more than a century, the 1902 Hooper Island Lighthouse has stood three miles offshore in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. Years of exposure have left the historic structure badly in need of repair, but its latest owner sees an opportunity to give it a new purpose. Pennsylvania painter Rich Cucé…
Gayatri Oberoi continues to be remembered for her only Bollywood film, Swades. The actor played Gita opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Ashutosh Gowariker’s 2004 directorial, a role that earned her recognition despite marking the beginning and end of her Hindi film career.Rather than pursue a long-term career in Bollywood, Gayatri eventually stepped away from the…
The Moon’s move into Sagittarius today influences emotional energies and relationship needs. Direct conversations may resolve issues, while some zodiac signs require careful handling. Gemini and Virgo should focus on clear communication and emotional connection. Sagittarius and Aries may experience romantic opportunities and positive interactions. Cancer and Scorpio can find satisfaction through realistic expectations and…
A proposed High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat will examine balance sheet constraints faced by public sector banks and ways to better leverage their capital, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Friday, PTI reported.The government is expected to announce the terms of reference for the panel soon.“This committee is expected to review the…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha stand for the coin toss of the Asia Cup cricket final (AP Photo) Salman Ali Agha has reopened the debate around the Asia Cup 2025 handshake controversy, revisiting an incident that drew widespread attention during last year’s tournament. The episode occurred when India captain Suryakumar…
Iran dares US to attempt a ground invasion of Kharg Island Iran has warned the United States of severe consequences if it attempts a ground invasion of Kharg Island, the strategic oil hub that handles around 90 per cent of the country’s crude exports, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.The Iranian Foreign…
When Alan Tholkes was just 17 years old, a car accident changed his life forever, leaving him paralysed with a spinal cord injury. Rather than letting the setback define him, the Minnesota native spent decades turning his personal struggles into innovations aimed at helping others with mobility challenges. Over the next 40 years, he designed…
