The government has exempted all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30, 2026, in a move aimed at improving cotton availability for the domestic textile industry and reducing input costs for manufacturers, PTI reported.According to a finance ministry notification, the duty exemption will come into effect from June 1, 2026.The government…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Kagiso Rabada believes Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkable IPL 2026 campaign has been built on fearless cricket, quick reflexes and an ability to read bowlers earlier than most players his age.The Gujarat Titans pacer showered praise on the 15-year-old after Qualifier 2 on Friday, where Sooryavanshi’s stunning…
Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has delivered perhaps the biggest endorsement yet of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary IPL 2026 season, describing the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter as “one of the best batters in the world” in the T20 format.Gill’s praise came on the eve of the IPL final against…
BENGALURU: Around 55% students passed in SSLC-2, whose results were announced on Saturday evening. With this, the consolidated pass percentage of SSLC stood at 93.1%, as against 75% last year. The pass percentage of regular fresh students was at 94.10% in SSLC-1 and 63% in SSLC-2, taking the consolidated pass percentage to 98%, creating history…
Sushmita Sen and Salman Khan’s initial meeting on the sets of ‘Biwi No. 1’ was surprisingly frosty. Salman arrived late, and Sushmita, who had been waiting since morning, simply shook his hand and walked away, leaving him bewildered. Despite this awkward start, the duo developed a warm bond, collaborating on several films and maintaining their…
The week begins on a strong note. You feel active, clear headed, and more willing to take decisions. Students show real interest in studies, and even those who were distracted recently find their focus again. Lovers also get a sweet start, with warmth and small wins in companionship. Businesspeople feel confident enough to take important…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday ordered the framing of charges against 17 accused, including alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and actor Jacqueline Fernandez, in the alleged Rs 200-crore extortion and money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), paving the way for trial proceedings.The court said the accused “have to be charged…
Emerging regulatory frameworks such as the European Union’s carbon tax regime and India’s proposed Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) are transforming environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices from a voluntary reporting exercise into a key compliance and business priority for companies, industry experts said.They cautioned that companies lacking credible carbon data systems and traceable reporting…
PAK vs AUS Live Score, 1st ODI: The road to the 2027 ODI World Cup begins with a highly anticipated contest as Pakistan and Australia face off in the first ODI of their three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With both teams looking to build momentum in the 50-over format, the series offers a…
Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot fired (AP Photo/Jon Super, File) Liverpool have parted ways with manager Arne Slot following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, bringing an end to the Dutchman’s two-year spell at Anfield just one season after he guided the club to Premier League glory.The decision was confirmed by Liverpool’s ownership group, Fenway Sports Group, which…