Self-reliance gains: Vocal for local push trims import bills for top firms; PLI schemes, duty hikes drive shift

India’s push for self-reliance in manufacturing is beginning to show results, with several consumer-facing companies cutting back sharply on their dependence on imports. As per ET, a study of 20 listed firms in automobiles, electronics and FMCG found that foreign exchange outflows as a share of sales have dropped significantly between FY20 and FY25, mainly…

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Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Navya Nanda attend special screening of Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia’s ‘Ikkis’ which happens to be Dharmendra’s last film – PICS inside | Hindi Movie News

Amitabh Bachchan‘s grandson Agastya Nanda is set to make his theatrical debut with Sriram Raghavan‘s ‘Ikkis’. Agastya’s first film was ‘The Archies’ which had released on OTT and starred Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja and Dot with him. Now ‘Ikkis’ sees Akshay Kumar‘s niece, Simar Bhatia making her debut opposite Agastya. The…

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Flipkart group CFO to leave co amid IPO plans

BENGALURU: Walmart-owned e-commerce firm Flipkart on Thursday said its group chief financial officer Sriram Venkataraman is quitting the firm as the company prepares for its next phase of growth and a potential public listing.Venkataraman will remain with the company for a period to ensure continuity and a smooth handover, Flipkart said. During this transition, Ravi…

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Nana Patekar scolded Pankaj Tripathi for taking a small role in Rajinikanth’s ‘Kaala’: ‘I’ll beat you’ |

Nana Patekar urged actors to know their worth and pick roles wisely, recalling his shock at seeing Pankaj Tripathi in a tiny cop role in Rajinikanth’s ‘Kaala’. “Pankaj, what are you doing here?” he asked, warning, “You’re already big—don’t do small parts or I’ll beat you!” Pankaj rose to fame via ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Stree’. Nana…

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Strained ties shadow PSL: Afghanistan players withdraw from Pakistan Super League auction after backlash | Cricket News

Afghanistan cricketers celebrates the dismissal of South Africa’s Marco Jansen during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP) Afghanistan cricketers pulled out of the first Players’ Auction held ahead of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), amid tensions linked to…

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Sohail Khan shares a sweet photo with sisters Arpita Khan and Alvira Agnihotri, calls them his ‘pillars of strength’ |

Sohail Khan recently shared heartfelt family moments, posting pictures with his sisters and a unique photo featuring his parents and stepmother Helen. He highlighted the crucial role of family support, emphasizing that family members should be treated as an “army” and valued highly, especially in professional collaborations, reflecting the strong bonds within the Khan household….

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After being awarded 1 lakh per run scored in Women’s World Cup final, Richa Ghosh to get stadium named after her | Cricket News

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee felicitates Indian women cricket team player Richa Ghosh, who is from West Bengal, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Saturday. (ANI Photo) West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that Siliguri will get a cricket stadium named after Richa Ghosh, the cricketer who was part of India’s recent…

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Rajnath lays foundation stones for 3 new centres at R&R, new infra at Base Hospital | India News

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday laid the foundation stones for ophthalmology, oncology and joint replacement centres at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment.Speaking at the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day celebrations, Rajnath said, “Military medical services within the country and neighbouring nations have emerged…

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IND vs PAK: Ahead of Pakistan clash, Harbhajan Singh warns India about one bowler – ‘Play him safely’ | Cricket News

Harbhajan Singh and Team Pakistan (Photo by File and AP) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes India will beat Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match, but he warned that India must handle Pakistan’s spinner Usman Tariq carefully. He said India should stay calm and confident during the game.“India will win the match….

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