‘Safeguarded agriculture, dairy’: Piyush Goyal hails India-US trade deal in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday defended the India-US bilateral trade agreement in the Lok Sabha, saying India had “successfully safeguarded” its sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture and dairy, after nearly a year of negotiations between the two sides. “As the Members of the House are aware, since Prime Minister Narendra…

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Aadhaar update charges hiked: Certain services cost more from October 1, biometric update fee for children waived – check details

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a revised fee structure for Aadhaar-related services, effective October 1, 2025, and applicable until September 30, 2028. Subsequent adjustments are scheduled from October 1, 2028, to September 30, 2031.Under the new rates, standard service fees will rise: services previously costing Rs 50 will increase to Rs…

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Rukmini Vasanth Embraces Challenge of Playing a Negative Role in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ |

Rukmini Vasanth confessed her anxiety about playing a manipulative character in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, fearing it would limit future roles. She felt the industry pressures young actresses into ‘traditional heroine’ molds. However, the audience’s positive reception to her dual performance, appreciating both her range and the ‘good girl’ roles, eased her concerns and broadened her…

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17 electronics parts projects get nod

NEW DELHI: Govt on Monday approved 17 projects under Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), entailing an investment of Rs 7,172 crore. Govt wants greater involvement of domestic companies in electronics supply chain, especially in view of changing geopolitical situation, electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. These projects are expected to create 11,800…

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