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NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India’s steel, aluminium, and copper sectors will continue to face steep US tariffs, as these strategic metals remain subject to US’ Sec 232 provisions tied to national security. While the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods has been reduced from 25% to 18%, tariffs on steel, aluminium, and copper remain at 50%, offering no…
Aluminium foil is among the most used kitchen items. However, most people are barely aware of its full potential. It is so much more than just wrapping food or leftovers or covering dishes. This sheet has many uses that can not only save time but can also make everyday cooking easier and less messier! There…
Domestic kitchens contain heating technologies that operate on distinct physical principles, yet they often appear interchangeable in everyday use. Aluminium foil is a routine accessory in conventional cooking, used to shield food surfaces or retain moisture, and it is generally unremarkable when placed in a standard oven. The same material behaves very differently inside a…
NEW DELHI: Mining giant Vedanta Ltd on Saturday said it has reported a rise in production of aluminium, zinc and iron ore during the December quarter. However, production of steel, and oil and gas dropped during the third quarter of the current fiscal year. The company’s total aluminium production during the quarter rose marginally by…
Indian steel and aluminium exports to the European Union will face a carbon-linked cost from January 1, 2026, as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) moves from the reporting phase to its payment-linked stage, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Although the CBAM levy will be paid by EU-based importers,…
India’s AM Green and Japan’s Mitsui & Co are exploring a strategic partnership for the energy transition. This collaboration includes potential investments in AM Green’s integrated green aluminium platform, aiming to support the world’s first fully integrated green aluminium production facility. Discussions also cover offtake agreements for low-carbon aluminium. India’s AM Green and Japan’s Mitsui…
For many people, taking a shower and applying deodorant is an essential part of their daily hygiene routine. However, questions have long circulated online about whether this common practice might be linked to an increased cancer risk. Dr Saadvik Raghuram, an oncologist based in Hyderabad, has weighed in on these concerns, helping to distinguish between…
Investigators are searching for a diary containing a dying declaration in the mysterious death of Aqil Akhtar, son of former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa PANCHKULA: The SIT investigating the death of former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa’s son, Aqil Akhtar, is yet to recover the diary that purportedly contains his ‘dying declaration’, and which could be…
India’s domestic beer industry is facing a severe shortage of aluminium cans, prompting the Brewers Association of India (BAI) to seek a “short-term regulatory relaxation” in quality control norms to prevent disruption in supply.The industry is grappling with an annual deficit of 12–13 crore units of 500 ml cans, which account for nearly 20% of…
Does Using Aluminium Cookware Increase Your Cancer Risk? Is there a clear, direct link between normal use of aluminium cookware and cancer in people? Aluminium can leach into food under some conditions as some laboratory studies report cellular (genotoxic) effects under extreme or aged-utensil conditions and occupational exposures during aluminium production are associated with certain…
