Trade strategy: India pushes ‘self-reliance’ and ‘resilient supply chains’; Piyush Goyal warns against weaponisation

India is strengthening its focus on self-reliance and building resilient supply chains to safeguard the country against global disruptions and the weaponisation of trade, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.Speaking at the curtain-raiser of the CII Partnership Summit to be held in November at Visakhapatnam, Goyal stressed that India’s approach rests on…

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BCCI demands Asia Cup trophy during heated ACC meet, chair Mohsin Naqvi ‘beats around bush’ | Cricket News

ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi (Image credit: X) The members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held a meeting in Dubai on Tuesday, attended by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) representatives Rajeev Shukla, current vice-president, and former treasurer Ashish Shelar. During the meeting, ACC chair Mohsin Naqvi continued to “beat around the bush”…

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TOI Dialogues – Uttarakhand 2025: Neena Gupta has some advice for actors, says, ‘Main itna kaam kar chuki hoon ki average acting…’ |

Neena Gupta attended the TOI Dialogues – Uttarakhand 2025 Edition on Tuesday evening, where she spoke about how education influenced her decision-making about films, her journey in the industry, and shared some advice for aspiring actors. During the event, she highlighted two key points that every actor should know. Concentration is key When asked to…

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India-EFTA trade pact: Swiss wines, chocolates and apparel to get cheaper; Indian exports to get wider market access

The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement, coming into effect from Wednesday, will make several Swiss products, including wines, chocolates, apparel, and watches, cheaper in the Indian market.The agreement, signed in March 2024 under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), also opens greater market access for India’s labour-intensive exports such as tea,…

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Ranveer Singh requires 3 vanity vans, Shah Rukh Khan’s van too big for remote shoots, John Abraham’s all-black interiors, Kangana Ranaut’s sheesham wood van |

What began as a functional necessity for actors shooting in remote locations has now evolved into a status symbol in Bollywood. From multiple vans on a single set to luxury interiors that rival five-star suites, the culture of vanity vans has become a talking point in the industry.Vanity van vendor Ketan Raval explained the shift,…

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Donald Trump announces Pfizer price cuts for Medicaid; $70 billion US investment promised; stock jumps 5%

Pfizer has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid and invest $70 billion in US manufacturing, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, in a move aimed at reducing healthcare costs.As of 1:26 PM (GMT-4), Pfizer shares were actively trading at $25.08, marking a sharp 5.14% gain, signaling strong investor interest and positive developments driving…

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