India offers duty relief on UK pastries, pet food
India has granted tariff concessions to a wide range of British goods under the recently signed free trade agreement (FTA), including pastries, pet food, cosmetics and microwave ovens, while keeping sensitive sectors out to safeguard domestic interests.
India’s direct tax collections double
India’s total gross direct tax collections (before adjusting for refunds) have more than doubled in the last five years, reflecting the high economic growth and improved tax compliance in the country, which has been encouraged with the introduction of the new digital technology.
Study links common diabetes drug with cardiovascular risk
A commonly used type 2 diabetes medication in the US — Glipizide — may be linked to a higher rate of heart-related conditions, claimed a study.
Adi Pooram: Chariot festival at Srivilliputhur Andal temple
The annual Aadi Pooram festival, celebrating the incarnation day of Goddess Andal at the revered Srivilliputhur Andal Temple, a significant…
AIIMS researchers call for warning labels on alcohol like tobacco
Researchers at AIIMS have called for strong, evidence-based warning labels on alcohol products to prevent avoidable cancers, building on India’s success with tobacco warnings.
2026 will see Dravidian model 2.0 regime: DMK
People have immense faith in Chief Minister MK Stalin and it will be the “Dravidian model 2.0 regime” following a big win in the 2026 Assembly election, the ruling…
6 dead, several injured in stampede at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi temple
A stampede broke out at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi temple on Sunday, killing six people and leaving many injured, police said.
Shashi Tharoor declined to speak on Op Sindoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was approached by the Leader of the Opposition’s office and the party’s deputy leader in the Lok Sabha to speak on Operation…
SC rejects Ilaiyaraaja’s petition in Copyright case
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition filed by legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja. His company, Ilaiyaraaja Music N Management Pvt Ltd (IMMPL), had asked….
