Make use of FTAs, other schemes to boost shipments, government tells businesses NEW DELHI: Govt has asked businesses to make use of the free trade agreements (FTAs) and schemes beyond interest subsidy, which are part of the Export Promotion Mission to boost shipments from the country. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal had met export…
The latest increase comes ahead of the peak festive shopping period. Consumers could face higher prices for air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators and LED TVs this festive season, with leading appliance and consumer electronics makers planning price hikes of up to 8% from October 1 as rising commodity and freight costs squeeze margins.The latest increase…
8 people, including 4 children, injured in Brooklyn on July 4 (Representative image) At least eight people, including four children, were injured in a shooting in Brooklyn’s Coney Island late on Friday during on Fourth of July, the New York Police Department (NYPD) said.Police responded to reports of gunfire at around 10:37 pm local time…
Commercial LPG gets costlier The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has risen by Rs 62.50 from Thursday, October 1, taking the price to Rs 2,810. This follows a Rs 9.50 increase in September, when the cylinder was priced at Rs 2,747.50. ATF prices have also gone up by around Rs 16 per litre,…
ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction (ILT20 Photo) The International League T20 (ILT20) Season 5 Player Auction will be held on Thursday, October 1, in Dubai, with more than 200 players from 23 countries set to go under the hammer. The auction pool features some of the biggest names in T20 cricket, including Babar Azam, Phil…
In numerology, Mulank 4 is for those born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, or 31st of any month. Rahu governs this number. Rahu is associated with ambition, sudden changes, unusual thought, risk, technology, foreign connections, fame, illusion and strong desires. Mulank 4 people are usually different from the crowd. They might not like set rules….
IMD on Sunday predicted “subdued rainfall activity” over the plains of north-west and west-central India NEW DELHI: India’s monsoon has weakened again after a week of good showers slashed the nationwide rainfall deficit from 40% at the end of June to 14% by July 9. The current dry phase has widened the overall nationwide shortfall…
In the Northern Hemisphere, June 21 is the longest day of the year. The day marks the beginning of the summer season when the heat waves strike everywhere. According to the astrology, the Earth’s axial tilt is the highest on this particular day. This is the time when Sun reaches to its highest point in…
Death toll rises to 164 in Venezuela; Piyush Goyal says India cannot enter a deal with the US until the framework of comparative advantage India will not finalise a trade deal with the US until it secures a comparative tariff advantage over rival exporters. Negotiations are progressing, with both sides aiming for an interim agreement….
Florida senator Rick Scott brings bill to end OPT for F-1 students. Florida senator Rick Scott has brought a bill, Prioritizing American Talent Act’, to end the Optional Practical Training Program that serves as a pathway to the H-1B visa. Scott said Americans should have the first right to American Dreams and he is proud…