Month: June 2023

Indian Handicraft Exports: Handicraft exports likely to fall 6-8 pc in FY24: Report
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Indian Handicraft Exports: Handicraft exports likely to fall 6-8 pc in FY24: Report

Indian handicraft exports may witness a 6-8 per cent decline this fiscal to USD 3.3 billion, mainly due to a spending slowdown in global markets,…

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Wagner mercenary leader issues defiant audio statement as uncertainty swirls after mutiny
Posted in Rest of World News

Wagner mercenary leader issues defiant audio statement as uncertainty swirls after mutiny

The leader of the Wagner mercenary group defended his short-lived insurrection in a boastful audio statement Monday, but uncertainty still swirled about his fate, as…

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Piyush Goyal: India actively considering CEPAs, FTAs to boost textile exports: Piyush Goyal
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Piyush Goyal: India actively considering CEPAs, FTAs to boost textile exports: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India is actively considering entering into free trade pacts and comprehensive economic partnership agreements to tap new markets,…

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Last week, EPFO came out with a procedure to enable subscribers and their employers to jointly apply for higher pension under Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS). (File)
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EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11: Report

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday extended the deadline of higher pension for members till July 11, PTI reported. The provident fund body…

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Advocacy by Silicon Valley based Indian American leads to big H-1B visa reform and relief for NRIs
Posted in US News

Advocacy by Silicon Valley based Indian American leads to big H-1B visa reform and relief for NRIs

The announcement by the United States Department of State on the pilot program for in-country renewal of certain petition-based temporary work visas, including for Indian…

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Putin: The beginning of the end?
Posted in Europe News

Putin: The beginning of the end?

PARIS: The revolt by the Wagner mercenary group has exposed glaring weaknesses in the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising questions over his capacity…

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tea board: Indian tea exporters see headwinds in 2023, seek promotional support from Tea Board
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tea board: Indian tea exporters see headwinds in 2023, seek promotional support from Tea Board

Indian tea exporters are seeking government support to boost exports in 2023 amid headwinds such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the decline…

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Pakistan hikes rate to record high for IMF loan
Posted in Pakistan News

Pakistan hikes rate to record high for IMF loan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s central bank unexpectedly raised its benchmark rate to a record high in an emergency meeting as the nation makes a final attempt to…

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Israel: Israel OK's plans for thousands of new settlement homes, move defies US calls for restraint
Posted in Middle East News

Israel: Israel OK’s plans for thousands of new settlement homes, move defies US calls for restraint

JERUSALEM: Israel‘s far-right government on Monday approved plans to build thousands of new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank – a move that…

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RBI has notified list of bank holidays across different states in July. (HT File)
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Bank holidays in July: Banks to remain closed for 15 days. Check full list

Public and private sector banks will remain closed for 15 days in July due to different festivals being celebrated in particular states. The Reserve Bank…

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