'Make in India' boost: Customs duty on some electronics increased to 20%; govt aims to boost locally manufactured goods

‘Make in India’ boost: Customs duty on some electronics increased to 20%; govt aims to boost locally manufactured goods

The Centre on Wednesday revised customs duties on display-related products to support domestic electronics manufacturing and fix the existing duty structure. The Union finance ministry raised the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on flat panel displays to 20%, while reducing the duty on open cells and key components to 5%. The changes are aimed towards strengthening…

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Gold price skyrockets to new record! Yellow metal surges over Rs 3,200 to cross Rs 1.53 lakh — Should you buy or sell?

Gold price skyrockets to new record! Yellow metal surges over Rs 3,200 to cross Rs 1.53 lakh — Should you buy or sell?

Gold price today: Gold prices on Wednesday surged to a record while silver continued trading just marginally below its all-time high. This rally in the precious metals came as investors rushed towards safe-haven assets amid the ongoing geopolitical and trade related uncertainity.The surge in precious metals came after the US Supreme Court delayed the decision…

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'Jana Nayagan' makers cite legal threat from streamer amidst CBFC dispute |

‘Jana Nayagan’ makers cite legal threat from streamer amidst CBFC dispute |

During a recent court hearing, producers indicated that Amazon Prime Video is contemplating legal measures due to the indefinite release scenario of Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan.’ The film’s rollout has been impacted by the CBFC’s insistence on cuts and a breakdown in communication channels. The makers of Vijay’s much-anticipated ‘Jana Nayagan’ alleged that Amazon Prime Video…

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Trump's plane makes U-turn: US President's flight to Davos returns midair — what went wrong?

Trump’s plane makes U-turn: US President’s flight to Davos returns midair — what went wrong?

US President Donald Trump’s designated aircraft, Air Force One, made a sharp U-turn and returned to Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday after the crew reported a “minor electrical issue” during his trip to Davos for the World Economic Forum.A US government motorcade was seen heading toward the Maryland base on Tuesday night (local time).The White…

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End of an era: Sunita Williams retires at 60; Indian-origin Nasa astronaut leaves behind legacy of records

End of an era: Sunita Williams retires at 60; Indian-origin Nasa astronaut leaves behind legacy of records

File photo: Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams (Picture credit: PTI) Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after a distinguished 27-year career with the US space agency, with her retirement taking effect at the end of December 2025, Nasa announced on Wednesday (Tuesday in the US). Williams, who is now 60 years old, completed three missions aboard…

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