India to get Bangladesh-like US garment duty benefits under trade pact, says Piyush Goyal

India will receive concessional duty access for garments made using American yarn and cotton under the proposed trade agreement with the United States, similar to benefits currently available to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US has reduced reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19%, though garments attract zero duty only…

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Varun Dhawan recalls David Dhawan’s ICU scare during Border 2 shoot; says ‘trolling kuch bhi nahi lagti’ now | Hindi Movie News

Varun Dhawan has opened up about a deeply personal moment during the shoot of Border 2, revealing that his father, filmmaker David Dhawan, was admitted to the ICU while he was filming the war drama. The actor said the incident changed his perspective on online trolling and public scrutiny.Speaking at the film’s success event, Varun…

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T20 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Italy’s 10-wicket win – ‘A proud footballing nation making its mark’ | Cricket News

Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Italy’s 10-wicket win (Photos by PTI and AP) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised Italy after their historic first-ever T20 World Cup victory, celebrating how the game is spreading to new nations.“Congratulations to Italy on their first-ever T20 World Cup win, and in such commanding fashion! A proud footballing nation making…

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Weathering the Trump storm: How India’s IT sector & its talent is ‘uniquely positioned’ to deal with increased H-1B visa costs

India’s unique talent pool would be its biggest strength in weathering the US immigration crackdown. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s hike in H-1B visa fee – an important visa programme – may have a limited impact on India’s IT sector which currently uses this visa provision extensively. Trump has introduced a weighted H-1B visa…

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Ram Charan on naming twins Shivram and Anveera Devi; Upasana Konidela calls second-time motherhood ‘calmer and more conscious’ |

Ram Charan and Upasana, who welcomed their twins on January 31, recently hosted a traditional Naamkaran ceremony attended by close friends and family. For the couple, choosing names for their children was not just ceremonial but emotional and rooted in faith and family legacy.In an interview with Variety India, Ram Charan opened up about the…

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New CPI series aligned to consumption trends; CEA Nageswaran says monetary, fiscal policy decision calibration to improve

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran (ANI) Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series will improve the quality of data used in formulating monetary and fiscal policies, as it better reflects current consumption patterns and economic conditions.The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics…

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Mona Singh says Border 2 script ‘chose’ her; recalls father losing his foot in the 1971 India-Pakistan war: ‘I am a fauji’s daughter’ |

Mona Singh, who plays Sunny Deol’s wife in Border 2, revealed that the project holds a deeply personal significance for her. Referring to the 1971 India-Pakistan war — the backdrop of the film — Mona said the script of Border 2 “chose” her. She explained that the emotional pull was immediate and undeniable.“I am a…

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