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India's gem and jewellery exports have seen an uplift in September and during the first half of the fiscal year, driven largely by increased demand during the festive and wedding period. Key markets such as the UAE, Hong Kong, and the UK reflect promising growth trends. Mumbai, The overall gems and jewellery exports rose by 6.55 per cent in September to USD 2,914.29 million (Rs 25,737.50 crore) despite global headwinds as festive and wedding season demand gains momentum, the Gem and Jewellery E ...Read More >
Surat: After Maharashtra approved its Gem and Jewellery Policy 2025 on Tuesday -- a major move to boost gem and jewellery manufacturing -- business leaders in Diamond City have urged the govt to introduce a similar policy. Industry insiders describe Maharashtra's initiative as the first of its kind in India.The policy to attract investments worth Rs 1 lakh crore and generate five lakh jobs, offering financial incentives, facilities and support to manufacturers. "We will study the Maharashtra pol ...Read More >
Surat, Oct 8 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said his state was poised to become a USD 350 billion economy by 2030, and has a very investment-friendly environment. Speaking at a 'Pravasi Rajasthani Meet' here ahead of the Pravasi Rajasthani Divas on December 10, he invited entrepreneurs and investors to explore opportunities in IT, pharma, textiles, gems & jewellery, energy, petrochemicals, tourism and mining sectors in the state. "Rajasthan is progressing towards ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: PM Narendra Modi hailed Zubeen Garg as the "Kohinoor of Assamese culture" during his Mann Ki Baat radio address Sunday, while grief over the music icon's death continued to sweep Assam.Speaking partly in Assamese, Modi said: "Zubeen Garg asil oxomor xomoskritir ujjol ratna. Janotar hridayot teyo xodai jiyai thakibo," translating it as, "Zubeen was the Kohinoor of Assamese culture. Though he is physically gone, he will forever remain in our hearts." He called Garg's music a lasting gift ...Read More >
Kolkata: Rice and edible oil prices have fallen sequentially this month ahead of the main festive season, companies said. While most rice varieties that Indian households consume have become cheaper in the retail market, a drop in the wholesale prices of edible oils is expected to reflect at the retail level by month-end. Rice prices have fallen as Bangladesh, which had aimed to import 1 million tonnes of the grain this year, has placed very little orders from India, traders said. Bangladesh b ...Read More >
Surat: With the US market slipping out of reach following a 50% tariff on Indian imports, the country's gem and jewellery makers are shifting focus to the Middle East. Exporters see Saudi Arabia as a key growth destination, with shipments rising 45% to $151.5 million in 2024-25 and studded jewellery exports alone jumping 55%, according to the data shared by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).Saudi Arabia's jewellery market is projected to nearly double to $8.34 billion by 203 ...Read More >
India broadens its export focus to fifty nations, including those in West Asia and Africa. This move aims to lessen dependence on one market. It also seeks to cushion against trade disruptions amid high US tariffs. The government is devising strategies to protect exports from these tariffs. They are also exploring alternative markets and domestic demand to absorb affected goods. India is expanding its export outreach to 50 countries including in West Asia and Africa to reduce reliance on any si ...Read More >
UDHAGAMANDALAM: A highly decomposed carcass of a male elephant was found on a piece of patta land in the Singara forest range in the Nilgiris district on Wednesday. Both the tusks of the elephant were missing, forest department officials said. Arun Kumar, deputy director of Masinagudi forest division in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, said the forest field staff members found the carcass on a piece of land belonging to Gem Park Resort Private Limited. Forest veterinarian Dr Rajesh Kumar conducted a ...Read More >
US President Donald Trump announced a 25% import duty plus unspecified penalties on Indian goods from August 1, citing India's purchases of Russian crude oil and military equipment. The surprise move comes amid ongoing trade talks. The tariffs may impact Indian exports like telecom, apparel, and gems. India currently holds a $44.4 billion trade surplus with the US across goods and services. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the imposition of a 25 per cent additional import duty p ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the 2024 killings in Manipur's Jiribam, central probe agency sources said on Friday. The NIA in a statement said that the national probe agency caught Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a resident of Moinathol Village in southern Assam's Cachar district, from the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday. The arrest came after the arrest of another key accused, Thanglienlal Hmar, by a jo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has nominated two officers to carry out the inventory of Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of Puri Jagannath Temple, law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said on Friday."We had requested RBI to help us with experts for the smooth evaluation and cataloguing of Ratna Bhandar's assets. We have received a reply from the RBI, confirming the nomination of two experts," Harichandan told reporters.According to the minister, schedule of the ensuing inventory will be decide ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A woman was arrested with two of her friends on Thursday, July 17, in Jagadgirigutta for allegedly burglarising her brother's house after incurring debts through her betting app addiction. According to Jagadgirigutta police, a case was registered with them saying that the complainant, Subrahmanyam Sreekanth's house, was burglarised while he was out attending a car puja at his parents' residence in Karmanghat on the night of July 5. Police investigation revealed that the theft was or ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. "At Liberty, we're deeply honoured to be among Tesla's preferred insurance providers f ...Read More >
Chennai: Merchandise trade deficit narrowed down, both annually and sequentially to $18.78 billion in June. Exports remained flat against the same month last year, while imports declined 3.7 per cent in the month. India's trade deficit stood at $18.78 billion in June 2025 against $20.84 billion in June 2024 and $21.88 billion in May 2025. Merchandise exports in June were flat at $35.14 billion against $35.16 billion in the same month last year. On the import side, the country saw a 3.71 per ce ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 11: Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, Nalin Prabhat today chaired a high-level security review meeting in South Kashmir to assess the arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The meeting was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range Javed Mattoo, SSPs of South Kashmir districts, and senior officers from the Indian Army, CRPF and BSF. Addressing the meeting, the DGP lauded the dedication of all security forces in ensuring the safe conduct of the Yatra. He stressed the ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Breaking out from the shadows of glittering gold, silver hit a record Rs 1,13,000 a kg on MCX late Friday. It came on the back of international prices hit a 13-year high of $37.8/Oz in the spot market and $38.7 in futures, amid rising trade worries after US President Donald Trump returned with reciprocal tariff announcements this week."On MCX, silver prices surged to a new all-time high influenced by positive cues from the overseas market. In the international market, spot silver trad ...Read More >
Lucknow: UP ATS on Friday took conversion syndicate kingpin, Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, to his massive villa in Balrampur -- now partially demolished by govt after his network was busted.The ATS commandos took Baba inside the sealed property, where senior officers conducted a 40-minute on-site interrogation related to the investigation and collected vital documents in connection with the case of alleged forced religious conversions.Baba reportedly broke down on seeing his razed den from whe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) A new study has mapped how different body parts communicate with each other under physiological stress, such as during exercise or sleep deprivation, which researchers say could one day help diagnose an illness earlier. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth and University College London, UK, said the study encourages a "whole-body" view of physiology, instead of focusing on isolated measurements such as heart or breathing rate. Also Read | Fact Check: Has the Centr ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Counting of Trinity's ornaments and jewels inside the inner chamber of Ratna Bhandar of Shree Jagannath temple is likely to begin in August, Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said on Tuesday. The repair and renovation of the Ratna Bhandar was completed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday. Harichandan said, the government will take the help of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the inventory of Ratna Bhandar, in a bid to make the entire process transparent. A h ...Read More >
Jaipur: Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP govt in Rajasthan, accusing it of surrendering to the sand mafia and failing to uphold law and order in the state. Speaking on the birth anniversary of senior Congress leader Late Girija Vyas at PCC Tuesday, Gehlot said, "The sand mafia has completely taken over. Sand prices are skyrocketing, and the common man can't even afford to build a home. During our tenure, we faced challenges to ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: State govt has decided to request the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to provide experts for assessing and cataloguing the jewellery in Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar, after the Archaeological Survey of India's completed repairs of the treasury on Monday.Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan stated that RBI valuers, who possess experience in conducting inventory of ornaments of major temples across India, will be tasked with the Ratna Bhandar's assessment and valuation."We will so ...Read More >
New Delhi: Picking up from where he left off during his last visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent tour abroad presented his hosts with gifts that reflect India's deep cultural and spiritual roots, along with its handcrafted excellence, reports Manash Gohain.From a 'silver replica of the Ayodhya Ram Temple' to a 'Kalash' (a sanctified vessel) containing sacred water from the River Sarayu, and from a 'silver lion mounted on a Fuchsite stone' to a 'Madhubani painting of the Sun,' M ...Read More >
Puri: LordJagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The 'Suna Besha' ritual of the deities were held on Sunday and the devotes can witness the ritual from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gol ...Read More >
Keonjhar: Thousands of devotees from across the district gathered here to witness the Suna Besha ceremony atop the 'world's tallest' chariot on Sunday.Sources said on Sunday morning, the devotees pulled the Nandighosh chariot, which was stopped on Saturday during Bahuda Yatra due to heavy rain. After the chariot was parked near the Shri Baladevjew Temple at 10:40am, the traditional Suna Besha ceremony was performed.Extensive arrangements were made by the district administration, police and templ ...Read More >
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. ...Read More >
Puri: Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be dressed up in Rajarajeswar Besha, also known as Suna Besha on Sunday. The Trinity will be adorned with over 208 kg of gold ornaments on their chariots in front of the Singhadwar. Devotees will be allowed to witness the ritual from 6.30 pm to 11 pm. The temple and district administrations have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth darshan of the Trinity. Chief Administrator of Shri Jagannath Temple Administra ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 6 (PTI) Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The 'Suna Besha' ritual of the deities will be held on Sunday and the devotes can witness the ritual from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (VOICE) The US accounted for 18 per cent of India's total exports in the financial year (FY) 24, as the country's exports to the world's largest economy continuously increased, a report said.Bank of Baroda's report said that India's exports to the US are growing steadily. Its value was $77.5 billion in FY24. India's exports to the US have been growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3 per cent over the last 30 years. According to the report, the growth rate of ex ...Read More >
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Shakhrisabz, a historic city in the Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan, has steadily been making its mark as a must-visit destination for those interested in exploring the country's rich cultural heritage. Known for its connection to the legendary conqueror Amir Timur (also known as Tamerlane), Shakhrisabz is not only a significant historical site but also an extraordinary place to witness the timeless beauty of Timurid architecture. As more travelers seek unique destinations beyond the usual tour ...Read More >
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