5-month duty relief for cotton imports

The exemption will be available from June 1 to Oct 31 NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday announced a five-month duty exemption for all cotton imports into the country, aiming to cool down prices and ensure that the domestic garment and textiles industry remains in a robust state.The exemption will be available from June 1 to…

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Freedom 250 Celebration: American artists back out of the Freedom 250 celebration: ‘Never told about any political involvement with the event’ |

As the United States of America gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence, multiple artists have dropped out of performing in the festival. The nonprofit has a 16-day event planned on the National Mall in Washington DC from June 25 to July 10, 2026. However, artists have withdrawn their names, citing that…

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RCB has always been a reflection of Bengaluru itself — resilient, creative, optimistic and endlessly hopeful | Bengaluru News

Comedian Danish Sait dressed as his popular character Mr Nags. By invitationDanish Sait (A.K.A Mr Nags)Sports teams do something unique: they democratise belonging. They give millions of people a piece of something larger than themselves. For me, RCB wasn’t just a cricket team. It was a representation of the city I belonged to.Mr Nags was…

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PE associations want govt to create more teacher & director posts in Tamil Nadu schools, expedite appointment | Chennai News

Chennai: Physical education (PE) associations have asked state govt to expedite postings and appointments for PE teachers and directors in more than 9,000 middle schools and 500 high and higher secondary schools. The demands come in the wake of school education minister Rajmohan saying that steps would be taken to fill PE teacher vacancies in…

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AI-powered betting apps flood social media, targeting youth with fake success stories | Hyderabad News

A screenshot of an advertisement promoting an illegal betting app Hyderabad: Illegal betting platforms, once hidden in secret groups, have transformed into slick digital marketing machines. They now openly target youngsters across social media, using AI-generated videos, fake jackpot stories, and sponsored ads that promise instant wealth. Despite repeated police crackdowns, these networks continue to…

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