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MEA on reports Nepal may impose customs duty on goods| India News

MEA on reports Nepal may impose customs duty on goods| India News

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New Delhi, Amid reports that Nepal may soon impose customs duty on goods carried by people travelling from India to that country, the MEA on Thursday said New Delhi remains engaged with Kathmandu on this development. We remain engaged on this development: MEA on reports Nepal may impose customs duty on goods Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said this in response to a query during his weekly media briefing here. “We’ve also seen some reports about enforcement by Nepalese authorities of pre-existing provision that outlines collection of customs duty from cross-border travellers in case they carry items which are purchased in India of course, and which have a value of over 100 Nepali rupees,” he said. “We understand that the government of Nepal has taken this step primarily with the intent to curb informal trade and smuggling. We have also seen a statement by a senior Nepalese official stating that civilians carrying personal goods or household goods will not be obstructed. We remain engaged on these developments,” Jaiswal said. He was …

On Consumer Rights Day, Consumer panel urges public to check ISI marks on goods

On Consumer Rights Day, Consumer panel urges public to check ISI marks on goods

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Any individual above 18 years of age can file a complaint under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act of 2019. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/Representative image President of Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission A.K. Naveen Kumari has called upon consumers to check for quality certifications like ISI on products before purchasing them. The presence of such quality certification marks indicates that the products meet quality standards and have been certified by the government before entering the market, said Ms. Kumari after inaugurating a programme on the occasion of World Consumer Rights’ Day in Mysuru on Wednesday. Students participating in the World Consumer Rights Day at Sarada Vilas College in Mysuru on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram While ISI or Indian Standards Institute is a quality certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for industrial and electrical goods, the official mark certifying the purity and authenticity of products like gold and silver jewellery is Hallmark. Ms. Kumari also emphasised the need for consumers to check whether the product they are purchasing …

Centre clears 4.9 ha of forest land diversion for Boisar Goods Siding Yard

Centre clears 4.9 ha of forest land diversion for Boisar Goods Siding Yard

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Mumbai: The Centre has cleared 4.9 hectares of forest land for the proposed Boisar Goods Siding Yard under Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation’s (MRVC) Mumbai Urban Transport Project – Phase III (MUTP III). The project is part of the Virar-Dahanu quadrupling intended to boost the capacity of the Western Railway’s suburban trains. Centre clears 4.9 ha of forest land diversion for Boisar Goods Siding Yard The Forest Advisory Committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) granted the approval in January, and the minutes were uploaded recently. The exact number of trees to be felled has not been declared yet. The project will also require an additional 7.7 hectares of non-forest land for Boisar siding. The state government sent a fresh proposal to the Central Government on October 10, 2025, claiming the requested area was a degraded forest and does not fall within a 10-km radius of any national park or wildlife sanctuary. It also said that the project will not displace any human habitation and therefore requires no resettlement. The Divisional …

Goyal lists US goods that will attract zero tariffs| India News

Goyal lists US goods that will attract zero tariffs| India News

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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hailed the framework announced under the India–US trade agreement. Under the trade deal between the two grand economies, several American products will face zero tariffs in India, Goyal told a press briefing. New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal addresses a press conference on the India-US trade agreement, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Video Grab) He said several products, including alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and medical devices will face zero tariffs. “When these products come, there will be competition, the consumers will get good quality products, the product will remain cheap and there will be efficiency in the market,” said Goyal. Here’s a list: Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) used in animal husbandry Wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages Select medicines, including some cancer drugs Some cosmetic items Certain organic and inorganic chemicals Computer-related products Some medical devices Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

Critical mineral: Union Budget exempts custom duty on capital goods for RE minerals push, boost exploration | Business News

Critical mineral: Union Budget exempts custom duty on capital goods for RE minerals push, boost exploration | Business News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 1, 2026 05:31 PM IST The Union Budget 2026-27 has exempted basic customs duty on the import of capital goods required for the processing of critical minerals. The move is expected to boost the country’s critical mineral processing capacity, which is currently in early stages. Processing is considered as one of the key bottlenecks in India’s critical mineral ecosystem as India depends heavily on imports of refined minerals and components. Notably, China controls 90% of global critical mineral processing and has imposed curbs on several critical and heavy rare earth minerals amid trade tensions with the US. While Beijing has eased some controls after discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the prolonged restrictions have already pushed countries — including India — to diversify supplies. Rajib Maitra, Partner, Deloitte India, said that the proposed basic customs duty exemption on capital goods for critical minerals processing will enhance the viability of projects and encourage investments in domestic processing. It provides the necessary fiscal incentives and regulatory clarity …

Several trains delayed as goods train derails at Pallippuram in Palakkad

Several trains delayed as goods train derails at Pallippuram in Palakkad

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Several trains on the Mangaluru-Shoranur route were delayed for hours after a goods train derailed at Pallippuram, near Pattambi, on Sunday. The goods train on its way from Mangaluru to Palakkad derailed around 11.30 a.m. An engineering team from Shoranur shifted the train to another track and restored traffic by 2 p.m. Shoranur-bound trains such as Eranad Express (16605), Parasuram Express (16649), Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Kochuveli Superfast Express (22113), Nizamuddin-Thiruvananthapuram Express (22634), Kozhikode-Thiruvananthapuram Janshatabdi Express (12075), and Kozhikode-Palakkad Passenger (06071) were delayed. The Kozhikode-Palakkad passenger train short-terminated at Shoranur. Railway officials said trains towards Mangaluru were not affected. Published – January 18, 2026 08:03 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Iran crisis hits Indian exports, goods worth ₹2K-cr stranded| India News

Iran crisis hits Indian exports, goods worth ₹2K-cr stranded| India News

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The escalating crisis in Iran has hit exports from India, stranding basmati, tea and pharma exports amid President Trump’s looming threat of 25% tariff on countries doing business with Tehran, analysts have said. Iran protests highlights: Wreckage of a burnt bus bearing a banner that reads “This was one of Tehran’s new buses that was paid for with the money of the people’s taxes. (AFP) Protests against Iran’s ruling clergy and civil unrest have disrupted shipments from India, especially agricultural commodities such as long-grain rice, causing a fall in local prices of basmati, reports said. Consignments worth over ₹2,000 crore headed for Iran are stranded at at Kandla and Mundra, as traders held on to shipments because of a breakdown in port operations in Iran. “Iran has historically been a pillar market for Indian basmati. However, the current internal turmoil has disrupted trade channels, slowed payments, and dented buyer confidence. The immediate fallout is evident in Indian mandis, where basmati prices have softened sharply,” said Prem Garg, president of Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation. Exporters have …

Is Renee Good’s dog okay? What we know as new Minneapolis ICE shooting video sparks concern

Is Renee Good’s dog okay? What we know as new Minneapolis ICE shooting video sparks concern

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Recent video footage from the Minneapolis ICE shooting has intensified debate over the encounter that ended the life of Renee Nicole Good; and raised another question online: what happened to the dog seen in her car? The 47-second video, obtained by Alpha News, appears to be filmed from the ICE officer’s cellphone. (Screenshot from video posted by @AlphaNews on X) Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother of three, was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a federal operation earlier this week. While the video has fueled debate over the officer’s use of force, a brief moment showing a black dog in the backseat has caught attention. Dog spotted in video The 47-second video, obtained by Alpha News, appears to be filmed from the ICE officer’s cellphone. It shows the officer approaching Good’s Honda SUV, which was partially blocking traffic in a residential Minneapolis neighborhood. As the officer circles the vehicle, a black dog is briefly visible in the backseat through an open rear window, sitting calmly as the encounter unfolds, according …

Rebecca Brown Good: 5 things Renee Nicole Good’s wife revealed after ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Rebecca Brown Good: 5 things Renee Nicole Good’s wife revealed after ICE shooting in Minneapolis

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The widow of Renee Nicole Good, who was filmed sobbing “it’s my fault” after her partner was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, is a handywoman who recently moved the family to the city. Renee Good was fatally shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. (X/@specialEDsquad) Rebecca Brown Good, 40, was outside the car when Renee drove toward an ICE officer, who opened fire on Wednesday, shooting the mother of three in the head and killing her. The couple had previously lived in Kansas City, Missouri, in the Waldo neighborhood, where they spent about two years before relocating to Minneapolis. Rebecca was reportedly confronting ICE agents outside the vehicle and did not realize her wife had been shot until their SUV sped away and crashed into another car down the block. She was later seen in visible distress, repeatedly blaming herself for asking Renee to go to the protest site. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed, reportedly by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Also Read | Who …

Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says| India News

Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says| India News

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MINNEOLIS — The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration’s decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands. Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says A day after the unidentified ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old mother of three Renee Good as she tried to drive away on a snowy Minneapolis street, tensions remained high, with school being canceled as a precaution and dozens of protesters venting their outrage outside of a federal facility that’s serving as a major hub for the administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major city. “We should be horrified,” protester Shanta Hejmadi said as demonstrators shouted “No More ICE,” “Go Home Nazis,” and other slogans at a line of Border Patrol officers, who responded with tear gas and pepper spray. “We should be saddened that our government is waging war on our citizens. …