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After Tamil Nadu, UP set to have footwear policy: ‘Aimed at boosting exports’ | Lucknow News

After Tamil Nadu, UP set to have footwear policy: ‘Aimed at boosting exports’ | Lucknow News

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The Uttar Pradesh government is set to clear the UP Leather and Footwear Policy-2025. The draft of the new policy has been finalised and would be soon placed before the Cabinet, officials said. Tamil Nadu is the only other state with a dedicated footwear and leather policy. “The new policy will accelerate the development of leather and footwear clusters and promote the establishment of private industrial parks across the state. Developers investing in such parks will benefit from attractive incentives, including capital subsidies and 100 per cent stamp duty exemptions,” an official said. Story continues below this ad The policy is aimed at scaling up production, boosting exports, enhancing global brand presence in the leather and footwear sector, and increasing the state’s revenue, the official added. Kanpur, already known as a hub of leather and footwear exports in India and globally, will play a central role in this strategic push. Under the policy, parks developed on 25–100 acres will be eligible for up to Rs 45 crore in capital subsidies, and parks over 100 acres …

Waqf (Amendment) Bill is weapon aimed at marginalising Muslims: Rahul Gandhi

Waqf (Amendment) Bill is weapon aimed at marginalising Muslims: Rahul Gandhi

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Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday opposed the “Waqf (Amendment) Bill and said that it is a “weapon” aimed at marginalising Muslims and usurping their personal laws and property rights. “The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is a weapon aimed at marginalising Muslims and usurping their personal laws and property rights. This attack on the Constitution by the RSS, BJP and their allies is aimed at Muslims today but sets a precedent to target other communities in the future,” Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is a weapon aimed at marginalising Muslims and usurping their personal laws and property rights. This attack on the Constitution by the RSS, BJP and their allies is aimed at Muslims today but sets a precedent to target other communities in the future.… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 2, 2025 He further said, “The Congress party strongly opposes this legislation as it attacks the very idea of India and violates Article 25, the Right to Freedom of Religion.” Meanwhile, BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat …

Haryana passes Bill aimed at preventing production, sale of substandard seeds

Haryana passes Bill aimed at preventing production, sale of substandard seeds

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The Haryana Assembly on Thursday passed the Seeds (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for stringent provisions including imprisonment of one to three years and fine up to Rs 5 lakh to prevent the production and sale of substandard or fake seeds. Besides, the Insecticides (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2025, was also passed by the assembly, aimed to have a stricter law in place to check the sale of counterfeit and substandard pesticides in the state. On Thursday, the state assembly passed a total of six Bills. An official statement said the Seeds (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2025, includes strict provisions aimed at both companies producing fake seeds and those selling them. As part of this amendment, Section 19-A has been added after Section 19, which addresses violations of Section 7 of the Seeds Act, 1966, in Haryana. To ensure stricter enforcement, the state government has made such violations a cognizable and non-bailable offence. According to the statement of objects and reasons of the Bill, “The Seeds Act, 1966 was enacted to provide for regulating the quality …

Shahid Kapoor reacts to rumors suggesting his ‘actors full of themselves’ comment was aimed at Salman Khan; ‘I have so much…’

Shahid Kapoor reacts to rumors suggesting his ‘actors full of themselves’ comment was aimed at Salman Khan; ‘I have so much…’

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Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor’s recent remark about ‘actors full of themselves’ quickly went viral, with many speculating it was aimed at Salman Khan. However, he has now cleared the air, saying that if he were to make a comment like that, it would never be directed at someone he holds in high regard. In a recent conversation with Hindustan Times, Shahid Kapoor denied the speculation, explaining that he hadn’t meant anything by it. He added, “If I want to take a dig, it will never be at somebody who is so senior, so established, and who I have so much respect for. Just to clear that out!” For the unversed, during a recent podcast with Raj Shamani, Shahid made a comment about certain actors in the industry who he feels are ‘full of themselves.’ He even mimicked their behavior, suggesting they enter a room with an over-the-top presence and need to ‘chill.’  The comment quickly went viral, with fans speculating whether Shahid was referring to Kartik Aaryan or Salman Khan. However, the Deva actor has …

PM Vishwakarma scheme aimed at sending students away from schools, claims Udhayanidhi Stalin

PM Vishwakarma scheme aimed at sending students away from schools, claims Udhayanidhi Stalin

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The Union government’s ‘PM Vishwakarma scheme’ was rolled out only because “a group in Delhi” could not bear the idea that students from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and the oppressed sections of society were getting educated, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said in Chennai on Sunday. Speaking during a function at the Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School, Mr. Udhayanidhi underlined the contribution of Christian schools in providing education. “However, today, one group in Delhi is advocating that our children should not study but should take up kula kalvi. You all know who I am referring to. Those who said this several years ago are now at it again,” he said. Mr. Udhayanidhi further said, “They could not bear the idea that students from Backward and Most Backward Classes and the oppressed sections of society are getting educated and coming up.” On the other hand, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was implementing several initiatives aimed not only at encouraging students to go to school but to pursue higher education also, he said. “But, …

“Sacked in the morning..” chants aimed at Pep Guardiola and his six-finger response as reminder | Football News

“Sacked in the morning..” chants aimed at Pep Guardiola and his six-finger response as reminder | Football News

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Having lost four consecutive top-flight games for the first time since August 2008, Manchester City manager heard an avalanche of chants collapse against his ear-drums as Anfield let out chants of. “Sacked in the morning, you’re getting sacked in the morning.” The 2-0 loss to league toppers Liverpool piled on more misery on the manager facing the worst string of losses for a long time. The volume picked up in the 89th minute though the chants had started soon after Liverpool scored their second – a point wryly noted by Guardiola post the defeat that put them 11 points adrift. The City boss, rooted to his technical area smiled slightly and then took his hands out of his pockets to hold up one open palm and one other finger to indicate 6, the number of titles City have won under him. “I didn’t expect that at Anfield,” Guardiola told Sky Sports responding to the chants. “I didn’t expect it from the people from Liverpool but it’s fine, it’s part of the game, and I understand …

Jyotiraditya Scindia diya kumari Erstwhile royal family members slam Rahul Gandhi for article aimed at slamming NDA govt – India TV

Jyotiraditya Scindia diya kumari Erstwhile royal family members slam Rahul Gandhi for article aimed at slamming NDA govt – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The members of the erstwhile royal families slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a write-up in which he presented views on the current business and market scenario- what is being seen as criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday (November 6)  hit out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his write-up. Taking to X, Scindia wrote, “Those who sell hatred have no right to lecture on Indian pride and history.@RahulGandhi‘s ignorance about Bharat’s rich heritage and his colonial mindset have crossed all limits. If you claim to ‘uplift’ the nation, stop insulting Bharat Mata and learn about true Indian heroes like Mahadji Scindia, Yuvraj Bir Tikendrajit, Kittur Chennamma, and Rani Velu Nachiyar, who fiercely fought for our freedom.” The Union Minister further said, “Your selective amnesia about your own privilege is a disservice to those truly striving against adversity. Your dissonance only exposes Congress’ agenda further- Rahul Gandhi is no champion of Atmanirbhar Bharat; he is …

When Matthew Perry Reflected On His White Privilege & Aimed To Become A ‘Better Ally’ To Victims Of Systemic Racism

When Matthew Perry Reflected On His White Privilege & Aimed To Become A ‘Better Ally’ To Victims Of Systemic Racism

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Matthew Perry Once Said He Wanted To Become A ‘Better Ally’ To People Who Experienced Racism (Photo Credit – Instagram) In a refreshingly candid moment, Matthew Perry once took to Instagram to lay down some truth bombs about white privilege, and honestly, it hit differently. The Friends star pulled no punches, expressing his desire to step up as a better ally for the Black community facing systemic racism in America. He dropped two eye-catching images. The first was a straightforward black screen shouting “Black Lives Matter,” while the second read, “It is a privilege to learn about racism, rather than experience racism.” Boom. Those words hit like a wake-up call, spotlighting a reality many overlook. “Though I am from Canada, I am a white man living in America, which means I am privileged,” he laid it out. No fluff, just honesty. Perry continued, “I don’t know how to fix everything that is wrong, but I want to learn how to be a better ally for every Black person affected by systemic racism.” He added, “I …

Ryan Reynolds Inspires Pet Names Aimed At Raising Awareness For Shelter Animal Adoptions In Honor Of His 48th Birthday

Ryan Reynolds Inspires Pet Names Aimed At Raising Awareness For Shelter Animal Adoptions In Honor Of His 48th Birthday

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As Ryan Reynolds turns 48 this year, Best Friends Animal Society has teamed up with Rob McElhenney to campaign against animal cruelty by changing the names of some of the rescued animals to “Ryan Reynolds“. Animals available for adoption and located in New York, Arkansas, California, Texas, and Utah, are part of the campaign aimed towards animal welfare campaigns. McElhenney, co-chairman of Wrexham AFC and a close friend of Reynolds shared the news through a video on the Deadpool star’s Instagram. The clip had a montage suggesting that as part of his birthday tribute, Best Friends Animal Society renamed a dozen different animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, a horse, one turtle, and a donkey after Reynolds. As per McElhenney, everyone can now have a Ryan to love. Reynolds was over the moon with joy. He expressed his happiness while staying on brand, writing, “I was expecting some sort of assault on decency or thinly veiled attack on Canada. Instead, I got one of the greatest gifts of my life in knowing.” During that month, McElhenney pledged a total of 25,000 …

Commonwealth Games Decision To Drop Badminton, Hockey Aimed To ‘Stunt’ India: Pullela Gopichand

Commonwealth Games Decision To Drop Badminton, Hockey Aimed To ‘Stunt’ India: Pullela Gopichand

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The legendary Pullela Gopichand and Vimal Kumar on Tuesday slammed the decision to exclude sports such as badminton from 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and urged the country to not send a team to the event as it is aimed at “stunting” India’s progress. In a blow to India’s medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket, table tennis and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow, which unveiled a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly and free of “operational risks”. But the roster has stunned the Indian sports fraternity with Gopichand and Vimal coming out with the strongest reactions. “There is no need for CWG. In my opinion, they should do away with it. It is better to organise Olympics and Asian Games than CWG. It is pathetic, I am really disappointed. CWG is losing its charm, it’s relevance, so I feel strongly we shouldn’t send out a team for CWG, it is not required,” former India coach …