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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25 : Despite harsh criticism for their 12-year age difference, Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor's love story defied all odds and helped them build their romantic empire. The couple's lovey-dovey social media photos have set real couple goals for their fans. Malaika and Arjun are declaring to the world that they are head over heels in love. The timeline of their relationship is no less than a fairy tale, just like their connection. Let's take a look at the romatic ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years in March 2026 as the Middle East war disrupted supply chains and dented demand, while higher oil prices drove up input costs. The slowdown of manufacturing activities in the country was mainly due to the rising cost pressures, intense competition and heightened uncertainty in the ongoing conflict, a private survey showed on Thursday. As per the survey, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India manufacturing purchasin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), signed in July last year, is likely to come into force in the next 30-45 days, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Goyal held a bilateral meeting with Peter Kyle, UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) last month in Cameroon. "The United Kingdom is also very pleased at the speed with which the India-UK Free ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (UNI) India's manufacturing sector slowed in March as the growth in activity moderated due to rising costs, competitive pressures, and global uncertainty, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, signalling a softer expansion. The slowdown is attributed to a combination of domestic and international challenges that dampened the momentum seen earlier. PMI index fell below its long- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India's manufacturing sector growth eased to a four-year low in March as cost pressures, fierce competition, heightened market uncertainty and the war in the Middle East led to softer increases in new orders and output, a monthly report said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 56.9 in February to 53.9 in March, indicating the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in close to four years. In ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. This deceleration indicated the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in nearly four years, with the headline figure slipping below its long-run average of 54.2. As per the report, the sector faced a significant cooling effect as several domestic and global headwinds converged to dampen the momentum seen ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East are reverberating through the global economy and weighing on Indian manufacturers, the HSBC Flash India PMI data showed on Thursday. Firms also faced an intensification of cost pressures, the steepest since August 2022. That said, companies mostly absorbed added expenses, as indicated by a modest uptick in selling charges that was the least pronounced in ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 23 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Monday shared snapshots of the Spring Festival celebrations in Kolkata. Xu said that the festival reminds revellers that culture transcends all boundaries. Also Read | BAFTA 2026: PM Narendra Modi Hails Manipuri Film 'Boong' for Historic Win; 'A Moment of Immense Joy' (View Post). In a post on X, he wrote, "Sharing some snapshots of the Chinese community celebrating the Spring Festival in Kolkata -- ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 23 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Monday shared snapshots of the Spring Festival celebrations in Kolkata. Xu said that the festival reminds revellers that culture transcends all boundaries. In a post on X, he wrote, "Sharing some snapshots of the Chinese community celebrating the Spring Festival in Kolkata -- a beautiful reminder that tradition and cultural diversity transcend all borders." China_Amb_India/status/2025829491072004481? ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Producers of three iconic agricultural products from Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu -- Thoothukudi salt, Authoor Poovan banana and Villiseri lemon -- have applied for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, aiming to secure legal protection, preserve traditional practices and enhance market visibility for the region's produce. The applications were facilitated by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Chennai, along with the NABARD-M ...Read More >
Merchandise exports for November 2025 stood at USD 38.13 billion, while imports were estimated at USD 62.66 billion. New Delhi: India's merchandise trade deficit registered a sharp decline to USD 24.53 billion in November from USD 41.68 billion in October despite the uncertainties in the global market triggered by the US tariff turmoil, data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday showed. Merchandise exports for November 2025 stood at USD 38.13 billion, while imports were estimated at USD ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) India's exports rebounded by 19.37 per cent to USD 38.13 billion in November after contracting in October, driven by higher shipments of engineering and electronics goods that helped bring down the trade deficit to a five-month low of USD 24.53 billion. According to government data released on Monday, the country's imports dipped by 1.88 per cent to USD 62.66 billion due to a fall in the inbound shipments of gold, crude oil, coal, and coke during the month under review. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The recent depreciation of the Indian rupee has reignited debate on whether a weaker currency genuinely enhances India's export competitiveness. A new report by Systematix Research says that currency depreciation delivers uneven outcomes across sectors and, in many cases, worsens the trade balance rather than improving it According to the report, sectors such as electronics, chemicals, machinery and petroleum products do see an apparent export benefit from ...Read More >
New Delhi, November 4: Motorola will launch its Moto g67 POWER smartphone in India on November 5, 2025. The company has started teasing the smartphone in social media platforms. Ahead of the launch, the smartphone maker has revealed key specifications and features of the device. The upcoming Moto g67 POWER 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset and will come with a large battery. The Moto g67 POWER will come with a durable build with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection and MIL-810H military ...Read More >
Air India Express had taken the delivery of the first B737-Max in 2023. Mumbai: Air India's low-cost arm, Air India Express, is expecting to induct 20 to 24 aircraft in the fleet in the next calendar year, a top airline executive said on Tuesday. Air India and Air India Express together currently have a fleet of 282 aircraft, of which as many as 110 planes, comprising Airbus 320/ 321, Boeing 737 and 737 MAX, are with the low-cost arm. "We are looking at about 20 to 24 aircraft in the next ca ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bengal, which contributed 15% to India's $ 5.7-billion leather and leather goods exports in 2024-25, is likely to witness a 5% fall in exports in the short run due to the tariff imposed by this US. This will not, however, lead to any job cuts, said Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA) on Friday.Overall, leather and leather goods export from India may fall by 7-8% in 2025-26. However, ILPA hopes that the loss will be offset by increasing demand in the domestic market and new overse ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 25 (ANI): Mohd Azhar, Vice President of the Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA), said that Kolkata is focused on leather handbags and that 80% leather bags made here in Kolkata are exported to international markets such as Germany, France, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. "We will expand our market internationally, especially in countries where we have not been in touch earlier," he said. "We hope to boost the leather industry in Kolkata. Kolkata is a majo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) India experienced a bumper festive season this year, with sales of consumer goods, automobiles, jewellery, handicrafts, and decorative items recording a sharp surge during Diwali, signalling renewed consumer confidence and economic momentum, economists said on Wednesday. Dr Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomerics Ratings, stated that the surge reflects a strong revival in domestic demand and a growing preference for Indian-made products. "There has be ...Read More >
India's trade ministry and NITI Aayog are considering easing certain tariff and non-tariff restrictions on Chinese imports to secure raw materials vital for industrial and export growth. Measures under discussion include letting anti-dumping duties lapse on some products and cutting tariffs on raw materials for sectors like leather and engineering goods where domestic supply is limited. India's trade ministry and a government think-tank are pushing to ease certain tariff and non-tariff curbs on ...Read More >
One of Salman Khan's memorable ramp walks took place in 2018. Photo: Instagram It is not often that we see Salman Khan walk the ramp. But when he does, it surely turns into a showstopper moment. What On Monday, October 14, the Sikandar actor dished out absolute festive vibes at fashion designer Vikram Phadnis' 35th anniversary gala. The glittery night of sartorial presentations celebrated the theme of Vintage India, with 100 models showcasing the designer's breathtaking creations. The spotlig ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The much-anticipated festive season may not deliver the usual consumption boost this year, with Ambit Capital warning that weak labour markets, slowing credit, and mounting tariffs could weigh on consumer sentiment despite recent tax cuts.In its latest economic insights report, Ambit Capital said that while GST and income tax reductions are expected to cost the exchequer nearly Rs 2 lakh crore, the impact on demand is likely to be modest. It says tax cuts may ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that India and the United Kingdom will double bilateral trade from the existing approximately USD 56 billion before the mutually set target of 2030. Addressing the India-UK CEO Forum, PM Modi said the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two countries is not just a trade agreement, but a roadmap for shared progress and shared prosperity between the world's two la ...Read More >
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit India on 8-9 October, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Saturday. This will be Prime Minister Starmer's first official visit to India. According to MEA's statement, PM Modi and Starmer will take stock of progress in diverse aspects of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in line with 'Vision 2035'. "At the invitation of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom the Rt Honourab ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - India's trade pact with four European nations, including Switzerland and Norway, will take effect from Wednesday, boosting exports of textiles, leather and food products while attracting investments, a government statement said. Under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, opens new tab, signed last March after nearly 16 years of negotiations, the European Free Trade Association - comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein - will cut tariffs ...Read More >
Recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has provided significant relief to key sectors in Uttar Pradesh, including handicrafts, textiles, and leather. New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has extended relief across key sectors, including handicrafts, food products, footwear, toys, textiles and industrial goods. According to a government release on Thursday, the reforms are expected to lower costs for consumers, i ...Read More >
New Delhi: With export diversification at the top of India's trade agenda, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is set to embark on a three-nation tour in October -- Singapore, Qatar and South Africa -- to push Indian goods into new markets and also advance talks on the long-pending India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement on the sidelines, two senior government officials said. Goyal will travel to Singapore in the first week of the month, followed by Qatar, and then South Africa f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) As the free trade agreement between India and four European nations EFTA will come into effect from Wednesday, several Swiss products like wines, chocolates, apparel, and watches will become cheaper in the domestic market. On the other hand, Indian labour-intensive sectors, such as certain agri goods like tea and coffee, fruits, processed, textiles, marine products, leather, sports goods, toys, and gems and jewellery, will get greater market access in the member countrie ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who recently turned 32 on September 29, received a special birthday wish from her 'Goodachari 2' (G2) co-star Adivi Sesh.Just a day after her birthday, the actor took to his X account to share a new poster of the actress from their upcoming spy action film, showcasing her in a powerful and fierce look.The poster shows Wamiqa dressed in a black leather jacket, holding a gun with intensity in her eyes. Her bruised face reflect ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - India's trade pact with four European nations, including Switzerland and Norway, will take effect from Wednesday, boosting exports of textiles, leather and food products while attracting investments, a government statement said. Under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, opens new tab, signed last March after nearly 16 years of negotiations, the European Free Trade Association - comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein - will cut tariffs ...Read More >
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