India reviews duty sop on Scotch in UK trade deal

NEW DELHI: Govt is reviewing tariff concessions on Scotch and some other products proposed in the trade agreement with the UK if its concerns over steel quotas and duties are not addressed before the treaty is ratified.“We have to rebalance the FTA… We haven’t made up our mind, but we can consider action on certain…

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Central University of Kashmir begins PhD admission 2026 registration: Check eligibility and steps to apply

Central University of Kashmir begins PhD admission 2026 registration The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has started the online application process for admission to its PhD programmes for the academic session 2026–27 (Phase 1, July 2026 intake). Candidates interested in pursuing doctoral studies at the university can submit their applications through the official admission portal.The…

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Triptii Dimri reveals what she admires most about Madhuri Dixit: ‘Even if I become a star of her stature, I’d want those qualities’ |

Triptii Dimri has opened up about her experience of working with veteran star Madhuri Dixit, showering praise on the actress for her humility, kindness and grounded nature. During a recent interaction for their upcoming project, Triptii said that getting to know Madhuri personally made her admire the iconic actress even more.Reflecting on her time with…

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‘Do the maths’: PV Sindhu’s playful ‘lucky charm’ post after RCB’s IPL 2026 final win | Cricket News

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu joined the celebrations after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained their IPL title, sharing a message for the franchise and its supporters on social media.Sindhu, who has been living in Bengaluru in recent years, began her Instagram post with a joke linking her move to the city with RCB’s recent success….

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Car sales resilient in May as industry braves headwinds

CHENNAI: The Indian passenger vehicle (PV) industry delivered a resilient performance in May 2026, with four of the six leading automakers-which together account for nearly 94% of India’s PV volumes-posting double-digit year-on-year growth despite recent vehicle price increases driven by rising raw material costs linked to the West Asia crisis, and a fuel price hike…

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RGIPT BTech admissions 2026 open through JEE Advanced scores: Check steps to apply here

As the RGIPT BTech admission process gets underway, candidates must ensure that their applications are submitted within the stipulated timeline. The institute requires applicants to upload academic certificates, marksheets, JEE Main and JEE Advanced scorecards, photographs, signatures, and relevant category documents. PwD applicants are additionally required to provide a valid disability certificate during registration. The…

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African proverb of the day: “Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for…” — what this simple saying really tells us about planning, discipline, and time |

African proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) This African proverb sounds almost too simple at first. “Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” Nothing dramatic. Nothing mysterious. Just a straight line between action and outcome. But the more you sit with it, the more it starts to feel heavier…

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