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NEW DELHI: The Centre is readying a $1 billion package to boost footwear manufacturing in the country at a time when the sector is among those hit by the 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian exports.The department for promotion of industry and internal trade had earlier proposed a production-linked incentive for the sector,…
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: Kohli’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s brother, Vikas Kohli, has come out strongly in defence of the Indian batting great, firing a sharp salvo at critics who, according to him, rely on Virat’s name to remain relevant. Without naming anyone directly, Vikas posted a pointed message on Threads that quickly…
Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro on Wednesday night to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add to political instability rattling the Balkan country.At midnight (2200 GMT Wednesday), Bulgaria will wave goodbye to both 2025 and its lev currency, which has been in use…
Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins of Australia (Getty Images) Australia have left out Test captain Pat Cummins for the remainder of the Ashes series, opting to put the fast bowler “on ice” after sealing the urn, with coach Andrew McDonald adamant the decision is about protecting his long-term future.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Workers celebrating as NDA crosses 200 mark (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Celebrations broke out across Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) offices on Friday afternoon as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) surged past the 200-seat mark in the Bihar Assembly polls, according to Election Commission of India trends at 3.18 pm.The NDA, powered…
Pakistan’s government has introduced a major constitutional change that has sparked widespread debate and protests across the country. The proposed 27th constitutional amendment, which will be voted on in Parliament next week, seeks to restructure the military’s chain of command and overhaul the judiciary, prompting strong criticism from the Opposition.The current move mirrors the era…
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a 17% rise in quarterly profit, boosted by a rebound in its insurance operations and gains from investments, even as the legendary investor prepares to hand over the reins to Vice Chair Greg Abel in January, AP reported.The company said on Saturday that it earned $30.8 billion, or $21,413 per…
At the US Chess Championship, the chief arbiter held an umbrella to shield Wesley So from the sun. In comparison, the nationals in India were marred by organisational chaos. NEW DELHI: “Honestly, it made me feel like I was the president of a small country,” quipped 22-year-old American Grandmaster (GM) Hans Niemann after his opening-round…
