CBIC  introduces key relaxations to improve efficiency of export-import operations

November 8, 2024 8:09 PM November 8, 2024 8:09 PM

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CBIC  introduces key relaxations to improve efficiency of export-import operations

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced key relaxations for Customs Cargo Service Providers (CCSPs). The relaxations include reducing the number of days for insurance of storage goods from ten days to five days and the withdrawal of the licence renewal process for Autho...

Security forces kill three Maoists in Chhattisgarh

November 8, 2024 9:27 PM November 8, 2024 9:27 PM

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Security forces kill three Maoists in Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces today. A joint team of CRPF's Cobra battalion and District Reserve Guard-DRG was on a search operation after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the Usur-Basaguda-Pamed area of Bijapur district...

Pak imposes ban on public places in Lahore after AQI soars beyond 1000

November 8, 2024 8:04 PM November 8, 2024 8:04 PM

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Pak imposes ban on public places in Lahore after AQI soars beyond 1000

In Pakistan, the Punjab provincial government has imposed an immediate ban on public access to parks, zoos, playgrounds, historical sites, and other public spaces in Lahore and surrounding districts amid worsening air quality. This decision comes as Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) soared beyond 100...

Russia says India deserves a place among world’s superpowers
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a plenary session as part of the 21st annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club titled 'Lasting peace on what basis? Common security and equal opportunities for development in the 21st century' in Sochi, Krasnodar region, Russia, 07 November 2024. MAXIM SHIPENKOV/Pool via REUTERS

November 8, 2024 8:51 PM November 8, 2024 8:51 PM

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Russia says India deserves a place among world’s superpowers

Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasised that India and Russia have been natural allies and partners for decades. Recognizing India’s large population, rapid economic growth and rich cultural heritage, Putin stated that India deserves a place among the world’s superpowers. He also highlighted...

Oil prices slip

November 8, 2024 6:51 PM November 8, 2024 6:51 PM

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Oil prices slip

       Oil prices slipped today as concerns over Hurricane Rafael disrupting the US oil and gas production eased. Brent Crude was trading 1.04 percent down at 74 dollars and 84 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude lost 1.3 percent to trade at 71 dollars and 42 cents per barrel, when the reports last came...

Major Asian & European markets display mixed response  

November 8, 2024 6:53 PM November 8, 2024 6:53 PM

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Major Asian & European markets display mixed response  

  Major Asian indices displayed mixed trends today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped over one percent, China's Shanghai Composite Index shed over half percent, and South Korea's Kospi lost 0.14 percent. Conversely, Singapore's Straits Times index added over 1.3 percent and Japan's Nikkei gained 0...

Dubai Design Week provides platform for creative expression

November 8, 2024 6:41 PM November 8, 2024 6:41 PM

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Dubai Design Week provides platform for creative expression

The 10th edition of Dubai Design Week has reaffirmed its position as the most important platform for sustainable design, global collaboration and creative expression in the region. The event, currently underway at Dubai Design District, showcases over 500 acclaimed and emerging designers, brands, an...