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UP govt issues heatwave safety protocol for schoolsUttar Pradesh schools are now equipped to combat heatwaves with the 'Teachers' Guideline-2026'. Teachers will educate students on heat prot...
Vat Purnima Vrat 2026: Pooja Time and Date, Ukhane, Significance, Rituals and the Story of Savitri and SatyavanVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Primarily celebrated by married women in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and several sout...
Vat Purnima 2026 Complete Guide: Best Simple & Bridal Mehndi Ideas, Puja Samagri, Fasting Rules, Date and Pooja TimeVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Married women across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and several southern states obs...
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
How can a giant planet be lighter than cotton candy? Scientists just found twoA groundbreaking super-puff planet discovery has revealed two giant exoplanets with densities below cotton candy, changing how scientists u...
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
India's textile industry poised for long-term growth as global sourcing shift gathers pace: Siddhartha KhemkaIndia's textile sector is poised for significant growth, driven by a global shift in sourcing away from China and a cyclical recovery in de...
WhatsApp's future may not be invented in US but in India, one transaction at a timeMeta’s $900 million investment in Cred and the reported appointment of founder Kunal Shah to a global role at WhatsApp marks a significant ...
Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: ReportIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant rainfall deficit, impacting kharif sowing, particularly for pulses and cotton. While reservoir...
In 1879, an inventor kept a carbon-filament bulb glowing for hours, and electric light began changing life after darkThomas Edison's 1879 breakthrough with a long-lasting carbon filament bulb revolutionized electric lighting, moving it from experimental to...
El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...
West Asia peace deal seen boosting India's textile exportsIndia's textile exports are set for a boost following the end of the West Asia conflict. European orders are expected to rise, improving pr...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
India Inc wary of fresh trade headwinds as US weighs additional 12.5% tariffThe United States is proposing a 12.5% tariff on Indian imports. This action stems from an investigation into forced labor import prohibiti...
No overcapacity in steel, textiles; India's consumption remains low: DGTRIndia has rejected US claims of excess capacity in its textile and steel sectors. Officials state per capita consumption of these products ...
Cotton prices down 3% on import duty suspension, may slide moreIndia has suspended its 11% import duty on cotton until October. This move has immediately reversed the recent rally in cotton prices, with...
CITI welcomes temporary removal of 11% cotton import duty, calls it boost for textile exportsThe move aims to boost the competitiveness of India's MSME-dominated textile sector amidst global challenges and support the nation's targe...
Explained: Why Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill and other textile stocks soared up to 8% on MondayTextile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles and Trident rallied up to 8% after the government exempted cotton impo...
Govt exempts customs duty on cotton imports for five monthsThe government has announced a five-month customs duty exemption on cotton imports starting June 1. This move aims to increase raw material...
Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till October 30Cotton imports will be duty-free from June 1 to October 30, 2026. This move by the Centre aims to increase cotton availability for India's ...