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…
The rupee hit a record low of 95.33 against the dollar on Thursday, driven by surging crude oil prices and concerns over inflation and capital flows. Suspected RBI intervention helped the currency recover to close at 94.91, though it remains under pressure. The outlook for the rupee is closely tied to the trajectory of global…
Jaafar Jackson has been on a roll ever since he appeared in Michael Jackson’s biopic, ‘Michael.’ Fans have been raving about his on-screen performance and his portrayal of the King of Pop. In a recent video, the actor expressed his thanks to one of his fans, Isaiah Acosta, who said he has watched the film…
Actor Saba Azad has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Taking to Instagram on Friday, she shared a photo of herself lying in a large hospital bed, looking visibly frail, and described the ordeal as the “worst 14 days” of her life. She also mentioned that Hrithik Roshan has been a…
Asha Bhosle’s unseen pic with AR Rahman from her final recording session surfaces online: ‘What a beautiful, full circle moment’ A picture from the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle‘s last recording session before her demise has surfaced online, showing her sharing a candid moment with music maestro AR Rahman. The image, now going viral, captures…
Often in life, we forget about the concept of having a purpose, and instead opt for the easy route or something that everyone else seems to be into. Today’s quote from Chadwick Boseman is all about finding your true calling and purpose in life. Quote of the day by Chadwick Boseman “Purpose is an essential…
Equity markets across Asia declined on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street after a sharp rise in oil prices above $112 per barrel and renewed concerns over inflation and interest rates dampened investor sentiment. In early trading Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 dropped 2.5% to 53,875.94, while South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.3% to 5,845.62. Hong Kong’s Hang…
Uttar Pradesh has over 60% of India’s total access-controlled expressway network. Ganga Expressway, the longest expressway so far in Uttar Pradesh, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. The 594 kilometres long Ganga expressway is a six-lane expressway that aims to reduce the travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj to just 6 hours!Uttar…
The Delhi High Court said the communication in question did not establish the truth of Devi’s claim. Her husband passed away in 2006 and she was not eligible for family pension. However, the bank her husband worked at opened a one-time pension eligibility window some years later which the widow applied for after the last…
Vivek Oberoi recalls how partner rebuilt life after Rs 100 crore financial loss, says helping an 8-month-old leukemia patient survive is his greatest reward Actor-entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi, has an estimated net worth of approximately Rs 1,200 crore, has opened up about the setbacks that forced him to reinvent himself beyond acting, saying he refused to…