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Changes in law on cigarettes, other tobacco products to impact F&B sector: NRAI
New Delhi: Any changes to the Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003 will directly impact the food and beverage sector, industry body NRAI said on Tuesday as it urged Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to consider its viewpoints on the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments will not only hugely inconvenience the consumers but will […]
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Joynagarer Moa goes global, to be exported for the first time
Kolkata: In a first, Bengal’s famed Joynagarer Moa will be exported with the first batch being shipped to Bahrain, an official said. Moa, a quintessential winter delicacy, gets its name from the area where it is made — Joynagar in the South 24 Parganas district, around 50 km from Kolkata. The sweet is made from […]
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Kiren Rijiju: Want to start 1,000 Khelo India centres at district level across India
Pune: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the government intends to start 1,000 Khelo India sports centres at the district level across the country. “My aim is to bring India in top 10 by the 2028 Olympics and to make it possible we have to create sports facilities at the ground level. Thus, we intend […]
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From PM Narendra Modi to Sundar Pichai, plaudits pour in for Indian cricketers
The exploits of Indian cricketers Down Under have seen them receive glowing tributes from top personalities. “Every session we discovered a new hero,” Sachin Tendulkar put it aptly as an injury-ravaged India’s come-from-behind triumph over Australia earned them unbridled appreciation from the cricket fraternity as well as several other notable personalities. Despite losing key players […]
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Vistara to operate daily flights on Delhi-Sharjah route
New Delhi: Full service carrier Vistara will be operating daily flights between Delhi and Sharjah from January 20 onwards. “The airline will operate its Airbus A320neo aircraft on this route as part of the ‘air bubble agreement’ between India and the UAE, complementing its services to or from Dubai,” it said in a press release. […]
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Delhi government reduces ICU beds reservation to 25% for COVID-19 patients in private hospitals
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court was informed on January 19 that the Delhi government has reduced the reservation of COVID-19 ICU beds in private hospitals here to 25%, from 40% earlier. Justice Navin Chawla listed the matter for further hearing on February 2, after the counsel for petitioner Association of Healthcare Providers said he […]
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Tata Motors ties up with private lenders for commercial vehicles financing
New Delhi: Tata Motors has entered into partnerships with leading private banks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Yes Bank, to fund its commercial vehicles. The tie-ups aim to enhance value offerings for customers of both new as well as pre-owned vehicles throughout the customer lifecycle, Tata Motors said. The offerings arising out of these […]
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Tandav stirs controversy, but it’s not the only one
New Delhi: A Muslim boy and a Hindu girl kissing in “The Suitable Boy”, the name of a dog in “Pataal Lok”, a Pakistani actor in a starring role in “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”… Amazon Prime Video’s “Tandav” is the latest in a long line of films and OTT shows that have found themselves in […]
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IndiGo to launch flight services between Delhi, Leh from February 22
New Delhi: IndiGo will launch flight services between Delhi and Leh on February 22, the private carrier announced on Saturday. Leh will be the 63rd domestic destination for IndiGo. The bookings for the daily Delhi-Leh flights have already begun. “Leh, the capital of Ladakh, is known for its magnificent landscapes, crystal clear skies, adventure activities, […]
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Budget 2021: Real estate sector seeks input tax credit on development of leased commercial properties
New Delhi: The government should allow commercial real estate developers to set off GST paid on inputs like cement from the tax liability on rental income to avoid double taxation and give a boost to the office market to help India maintain its advantage in various sectors like IT and startups, realty firms and consultants […]
