‘Severely damaging’: Domestic copper sector under strain; industry warns against ‘zero-duty imports under FTAs’

Cheap copper imports under multiple free trade agreements (FTAs) are “severely damaging” India’s domestic manufacturing system, the Indian Primary Copper Producers Association (IPCPA) said, urging the government to step in with safeguard duties and quantitative restrictions.The industry body said a surge in zero-duty copper imports is eroding India’s smelting and downstream manufacturing base, even as…

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Asha Bhosle passes away at 92, her last rites to take place at Shivaji park at 4pm on Monday, confirms her son Anand Bhosle | Hindi Movie News

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12, Sunday at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai at the age of 92. The legendary singer was rushed to the hospital on Saturday due to chest infection and respiratory problems. Her son Anand Bhosle has confirmed the news. He told the media present outside the hospital, “Meri…

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Bullet train blueprint: PM Modi calls for ‘Blue Book’ of project lessons; engineers share on-ground insights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked engineers working on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project to systematically document their technical and on-ground experiences, saying such a record would help India replicate high-speed rail projects across the country without “repeated experimentation.”Interacting with engineers and workers of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Railway (MAHSR) corridor in Surat on Saturday,…

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Bihar elections: ‘Tiger abhi zinda hai’ poster featuring Nitish surfaces; results to be out tomorrow | India News

NEW DELHI: Posters featuring Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar — with the caption “Tiger abhi zinda hai” — appeared outside the party office on Thursday, a day before the assembly election results.Former Bihar minister and JD(U) leader Ranjit Sinha put out a poster that read, “Protector of Dalits, Mahadalits, backward classes, upper castes, and minorities…

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Sharmila Tagore was the breadwinner of the family, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi played cricket for the sport, there was no money after he retired: ‘No IPL, no endorsements’ |

Sharmila Tagore was at the peak of her career when she married cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi in 1968. But she continued to work even after she was a mother. She broke many stereotypes and continued acting at a time when women were not allowed to work after marriage. As Tagore turned 81 recently on…

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Vijay’s political hints at ‘Sarkar’ launch resurface amid film certification battle | Tamil Movie News

Actor Vijay’s past ‘Sarkar’ audio launch speech, where he hinted at political aspirations and honest governance, is resurfacing. This renewed attention comes as the star faces a CBI inquiry and his upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is embroiled in a legal battle over its certification. The actor’s powerful words from 2018 continue to resonate amidst current…

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Asia Cup: ‘Stop calling them key players’ – Mohammad Hafeez slams Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after Pakistan squad snub | Cricket News

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images) For years, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been seen as the backbone of Pakistan’s batting unit. But with both senior batters left out of the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, questions over their place in the T20 setup have resurfaced. Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez…

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‘Usko apni life se hatane ke baad … ‘: Yuzvendra Chahal on life after quitting alcohol | Cricket News

Yuzvendra Chahal (BCCI/IL Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently opened up about life after quitting alcohol. The leg-spinner spoke to India women’s cricketer Harleen Deol on an episode of the Kandid with Kings podcast, released on the official Punjab Kings YouTube channel. In the candid chat, Chahal discussed stepping away from…

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