NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday said it is in touch with the United States regarding a Section 301 investigation linked to concerns over forced labour and excess industrial capacity. Earlier, the Office of the United States trade representative (USTR) named India among countries it believes follow unfair trade practices. Based on its findings, the…
The government’s recent hike in gold import duty has fuelled a surge in smuggling, with illicitly imported gold reportedly being sold at discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh per kilogram, creating a significant price gap with legally imported bullion.According to industry participants cited by ET, gold brought into the country through unofficial routes is…
Tyres are among the most important parts of any vehicle, yet they are often the most neglected. On Indian roads, where rough surfaces, heat and unpredictable traffic conditions are common, tyres go through far more stress than you think. The good news is that a few simple maintenance habits can significantly improve tyre life, save…
Tata Motors commercial vehicles today announced the launch of the new Intra V40 pickup truck. The latest addition to the company’s small commercial vehicle range comes with a CNG-petrol bi-fuel powertrain. It is aimed at customers seeking higher payload capacity, improved operating efficiency and lower running costs. The Intra V40 offers a payload capacity of…
Varsha Gohil and Bhadresh Gohil A 23-year divorce fight between an Indian-origin couple in the UK has concluded with a court awarding Varsha Gohil £6.6 million after years of litigation over a concealed £28 million fortune. The dispute began in 2002 when Varsha Gohil filed for divorce from her husband, Bhadresh Gohil, citing adultery and…
Avani Ahuja (right) receives the Henry Ford II Scholar Award. Indian-origin MIT graduate Avani Ahuja has received the prestigious Henry Ford II Scholar Award. The honour is among the institute’s top recognitions for undergraduate engineering students and celebrates academic excellence, leadership and future promise. During her time at MIT Ahuja conducted research in power electronics,…
Adhir Ranjan Choudhary (ANI) NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Choudhary on Wednesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which recently came to power in the state for the first time, is keeping its distance from Trinamool Congress (TMC) ML As looking to leave the former ruling party due to corruption…