The Centre’s decision to exempt all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30 is expected to improve cotton availability, reduce input costs and strengthen the competitiveness of India’s textile sector, the Textile Ministry said on Saturday, PTI reported.Industry bodies welcomed the move, describing it as timely relief for the textile and…
The Trump administration has said it plans to appeal a federal court order that would allow all importers who paid now-struck-down tariffs to seek refunds, a move that could slow or partially halt a multibillion-dollar repayment process already underway.Businesses across the United States have already begun receiving refunds after the US Supreme Court ruled that…
Representative image (Photo credit: AP) Ukrainian drone strikes triggered fires at multiple Russian oil facilities overnight into Saturday, Russian officials said, marking the latest in a series of attacks targeting Moscow’s energy infrastructure, according to the Associated Press.Authorities in Russia’s Rostov region said falling drone debris sparked a fire that damaged an oil depot and…
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Instagram, curated a Pinterest wedding board, or simply sat through a sappy anniversary toast, you’ve almost certainly heard it. That perfectly aesthetic post featuring the words: “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” It’s proudly credited to the legendary ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and people…
Justin Fletcher, the Shaun the Sheep star and popular English television presenter, has reportedly found “the one” while working on set. The 55-year-old has moved in with Samantha Dorrance, his co-star who is 21 years younger than him. The pair worked together on the children’s show CBeebies, where Dorrance played his best friend, Tootsie. Justin…
DigiYatra, the facial recognition-based airport travel platform, will be rolled out at 27 more airports by next year, the civil aviation ministry said on Saturday, as it highlighted the initiative’s growing adoption across the country, PTI reported.DigiYatra, which enables contactless and seamless passenger movement at airports using Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), is currently available at…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump suffered a pair of legal setbacks on Friday, adding to a growing list of court rulings that have frustrated his efforts to reshape federal institutions and advance his MAGA agenda even as he is stuck in a diplomatic dead-end over Iran.In Washington, US District Judge Christopher Cooper…
Indian-origin immigration attorney objects to the use of the word ‘alien’ for non-US citizens and asks whether Melania Trump is also an alien. Indian-origin immigration attorney Rahul Reddy opposed the official use of the word ‘alien’ in American parlance to refer to non-US citizens and said that though the word is legal, it is dehumanizing…
If you haven’t tried them yet, this is your sign to make potato peel crisps. They are exceptional snacks. You can make them either by frying them in oil or by air-frying. Toss the cleaned potato peels into the oil. Once fried, season them with salt, pepper, and whatever spices you like: smoked paprika, garlic…
Esha Gupta has stepped in to dismiss rumours surrounding the health of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, assuring devotees that the revered Vrindavan-based guru is doing well and is currently resting in seclusion.Speculation about Premanand Maharaj’s health had been circulating on social media after he reportedly suspended his regular padyatra and personal interactions with devotees. The…
