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India responds to White House report on Chinese goods transshipment

India responds to White House report on Chinese goods transshipment

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India on Friday said it is examining a White House report that places the country in the top tier of nations allegedly being used for transshipment of Chinese goods to evade US tariffs, while defending the national framework of laws and regulations to prevent such practices. MEA says India has robust customs, rules-of-origin and export laws after a US report listed it among countries exposed to Chinese goods transshipment risks. (reuters) The report by the White House’s Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, seen as part of efforts to prevent Chinese products from circumventing US tariffs through third countries, listed India among more than 40 countries that are perceived to be exposed to China-linked transshipment risks. The report listed India among “China’s biggest enablers”. “We have seen some reports on this particular matter. We would like to study the findings and the methodology that has been adopted in detail,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a regular media briefing when he was asked about the White House report. “We have robust laws and procedures …

Teen, walking on track with earphones on, run over by goods train in Faridabad

Teen, walking on track with earphones on, run over by goods train in Faridabad

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A 16-year-old Class 9 student was fatally hit by a goods train here after he allegedly failed to hear it approaching from behind as he was walking along the railway tracks wearing earphones, police said on Thursday. Class 9 student wearing earphones mowed down by goods train in Faridabad (REPRESENTATIVE) The accident occurred around 9 pm on Wednesday near Prahaladpur village in Ballabgarh. The deceased, identified as Sagar, was a resident of Bhawan Nagla Hasanpur village in Palwal district. He had come to Prahaladpur with his mother to visit his maternal grandparents. ALSO READ | Mumbai-Guj rail traffic disrupted over derailment; trains delayed on Western Railway According to police, a power outage in the village prompted Sagar to step out for a walk with a few local children. While walking along the railway tracks, he was listening to music on earphones. A goods train approached from behind, but Sagar could not hear its horn because of the earphones. By the time he realised, the train had already struck him, killing him on the spot, they …

U.S. slaps 10% tariffs on goods imported from India over issue forced labour

U.S. slaps 10% tariffs on goods imported from India over issue forced labour

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U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. imposed 10% tariffs on goods purchased from India and 16 other countries over the issue of the use of forced labour in the production of such items. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the new tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act on Friday (July 24, 2026), a day before the expiration of 10% additional levies on all countries. The USTR statement said that Mr. Greer had taken the final action, at President Donald Trump’s direction, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by imposing tariffs on 60 economies for their failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labour. The action will begin to correct what is both a human rights abuse and a distortive trade practice to improve the welfare of workers everywhere,” Mr. Greer said in a statement here. The 10% tariff rate applies to 17 countries, including India, Canada, the U.K., Bangladesh and Pakistan. Earlier, India was …

Farah Khan is speechless as Yogesh Rawat giggles, reveals how he shoplifted goods worth 50-60k from shopping malls

Farah Khan is speechless as Yogesh Rawat giggles, reveals how he shoplifted goods worth 50-60k from shopping malls

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The reality show Lock Upp has a twist up its sleeve in each new episode, and the latest drop did not prove otherwise. Co-host Farah Khan gave a task to the contestants who were ‘controllers’ so that they could save their ‘dependents’. At the end, Madhuri Grover‘s dependent Yogesh Rawat was picked to reveal his first secret on the show. Yogesh Rawat dropped his first secret on the reality show Lock Upp. What Yogesh said Yogesh revealed, “This is not some sentimental secret. I am older now and have made a lot of money, but until a few years ago whenever I visited malls or places, just for the thrill, even though I had the money to buy whatever, I would just feel like let us take this thing and leave. I used to take things like that occasionally. Basically, shoplifting.” When Farah asked him to tell how much he has shoplifted, Yogesh said it must have gone roughly around ₹50,000-60,000. Farah simply nodded and did not respond. Ram Kapoor then asked Yogesh if he …

Finance Ministry notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-U.K. trade pact

Finance Ministry notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-U.K. trade pact

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This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Finance Ministry has notified the rules for determination of origin of goods under the India-U.K. comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), which will come into force from July 15, according to a notification. A certificate of origin is a key document required for exports to avail duty benefits under India’s trade agreements with partner countries. It is essential to establish the origin of goods to ensure that products from third countries do not wrongly avail themselves of the preferential tariff benefits under trade agreements between the two countries. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), in a notification, said entities authorised by the two countries are permitted to issue these certificates in their respective countries. “These rules may be called the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) Rules, 2026. They shall come into force on the 15th July, 2026,” it …

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 …