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IRCTC launches 12-night Europe tour from Mumbai, packages start at Rs 4.13 lakh

IRCTC launches 12-night Europe tour from Mumbai, packages start at Rs 4.13 lakh

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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced an exclusive MOSD Europe Tour Package from Mumbai, offering travellers an opportunity to explore several iconic destinations across Europe in a single itinerary. The 12 nights and 13 days tour will depart from Mumbai on April 26, 2026, and return on May 8, 2026. The package is priced starting from Rs 4,13,000 per person, offering a comprehensive international travel experience. The tour is being organised by IRCTC’s West Zone office in Mumbai, which will act as the nodal centre for coordinating and managing the tour operations. 70–80 travellers expected to join international tour Officials said around 70 to 80 passengers from across India are expected to participate in the specially curated international travel package. The tour aims to provide a convenient and well-organised travel experience, combining sightseeing, accommodation and guided tours across some of Europe’s most popular destinations. Tour to cover major European cities The MOSD Europe tour will include visits to several prominent European cities such as Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Mannheim, Zurich, Innsbruck, …

Vacation to Finland, home renovation, spa packages: Inside the 0K ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bags Oscar nominees receive

Vacation to Finland, home renovation, spa packages: Inside the $350K ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bags Oscar nominees receive

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‘Everyone’s a winner’ may be a cliched line in competitive sports, but in the world of creative arts, it may hold true. Every year, even as one person wins an Oscar, others also go home with a lot, from acclaim to exposure. Over the last two decades, that has also included a prized gift bag. For the last 24 years, nominees in major Academy Award categories have received a gift bag curated by a US-based company. And every year, it gets bigger, grander, and more lavish. This year, it contains about $350,000 worth of luxury products. Nominees in the acting and direction categories of the Oscars receive a lavish gift bag of luxury items. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (REUTERS) Here’s a sneak peek inside what the marketers are calling the ‘Everybody Wins’ gift bag that Oscar nominees will take home. Who curates the Oscars gift bag? Distinctive Assets, a US-based firm, has curated these gift bags for the nominees in the top acting and directing categories at the Oscars for 24 years. Marketer Lash Fary assembles these …

Crore-plus packages land at NITs and private colleges

Crore-plus packages land at NITs and private colleges

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High-frequency trading (HFT) firms, global technology companies and venture-backed startups are expanding recruitment beyond the IITs to secure the top percentile of non-IIT institutions, often at pay levels comparable to IIT campuses. While IITs still dominate in volume and brand, recruiters say the gap at the very top of the talent pool is narrowing. That change is being driven by a tightening supply of high-calibre engineers, the rising premium on niche skills and a pragmatic reassessment of hiring risk and retention. With placements at older IITs beginning later in the year and competition for top candidates intensifying, employers are moving earlier and casting a wider net—targeting standout performers at NITs and select private universities before the market clears. “Two students from the batch of 2026 got crore offers exceeding ₹1 crore so far, while six students received a package over ₹70 lakh, and 34 students secured jobs with CTC exceeding ₹50 lakh,” highlighted P Venkata Suresh, head of the Centre for Career Planning and Development at NIT Warangal, one of the country’s oldest NIT. Alongside …

DHL restarts deliveries of international packages worth more than 0

DHL restarts deliveries of international packages worth more than $800

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DHL Express is resuming shipments of packages valued over $800 that are bound for consumers in the US, Reuters reports. The international shipping company had suspended the shipments last week due to “a surge in formal customs clearances” amidst the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs on international goods. Effective today, business-to-consumer shipments valued between $800 and $2,500 have resumed and are back to the standard “informal” entry process for clearance, according to DHL. The company says business-to-business shipments and packages valued under $800 were not affected by the pause. DHL warns that some consumer packages may still experience transit delays to the US. DHL says normal operations are back after “constructive dialogue” with the US government, which “demonstrated a strong willingness to understand” the company’s challenges and agreed to “act quickly” in the interest of US consumers. 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

Trump triples tariffs on low value packages from China and Hong Kong

Trump triples tariffs on low value packages from China and Hong Kong

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Donald Trump is making it even more expensive for US consumers to shop online from Chinese retailers like Temu and Shein. In an executive order amendment published Tuesday night, Trump raised the tariff rate for packages valued under $800 entering the US from China and Hong Kong that previously were exempt. The increase essentially triples what shoppers would have paid previously. Under a previous tariff package hitting Chinese imports, sub-$800 packages were subject to a 30 percent tariff on the total value of the package, or $25 per postal item. Now, those rates have jumped to 90 percent of the value or $75 per postal item. The White House didn’t immediately clarify which of the two rates packages would be subject to — the executive order suggests carriers can opt for “either” method. China is an epicenter of manufacturing for the world, and the US is the world’s largest importer. Sudden and sweeping tariffs will affect everything from shoes and clothes to electronics, furniture, and components like screws used to build other products. Tariffs were …

US Postal Service suspends incoming packages from China, Hong Kong | News Today News

US Postal Service suspends incoming packages from China, Hong Kong | News Today News

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The U.S. Postal Service said it would temporarily suspend parcels from China and Hong Kong, after President Donald Trump shut a trade loophole this week used by retailers including Temu and Shein to ship low-value packages duty-free to the U.S. USPS said the change will not impact the flow of letters and ‘flats’ from China and Hong Kong. It did not immediately comment on whether this was tied to Trump’s change to ending de minimis shipments from China and other countries. Story continues below this ad Fast-fashion retailer Shein and online dollar-store Temu, both of which sell products ranging from toys to smartphones, have grown rapidly in the U.S. thanks in part to the de minimis exemption. The two firms together likely accounted for more than 30% of all packages shipped to the United States each day under the de minimis provision, the U.S. congressional committee on China said in a June 2023 report. Nearly half of all packages shipped under de minimis come from China, according to the report. Shein and Temu did not …

Mahakumbh 2025: IRCTC announces special packages, check details

Mahakumbh 2025: IRCTC announces special packages, check details

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Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has officially opened bookings for the Mahakumbh 2025. Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh promises a unique spiritual experience during the Mahakumbh this year which is set to take place in January and February 2025. An official statement said that the well-equipped tents are available in two categories, with prices. The Tent City will offer state-of-the-art facilities, including medical support, round-the-clock security, high-end dining experiences, and easy access to the Bathing Ghats and key attractions in Prayagraj. Gaurav Jha, Group General Manager, IRCTC – West Zone said , “Our tents offer unparalleled comfort and convenience, ensuring a memorable experience during the Mahakumbh. With top-class catering, well-maintained facilities, and expert hospitality, we aim to provide an enriching spiritual journey for all our guests.” Along with the Tent City, IRCTC has curated a variety of travel packages to explore the Mahakumbh, including rail tours, air packages, and the Maha Kumbh Punya Kshetra Yatra. These tours will take participants to key spiritual destinations such …

Indian Railways launch new Bharat Gaurav Train packages

Indian Railways launch new Bharat Gaurav Train packages

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Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched two new Bharat Gaurav train packages aimed at offering affordable and immersive religious and cultural tourism experiences across India, an official statement said on Wednesday.  The packages are part of the Ministry of Railways’ Bharat Gaurav Policy, designed to promote affordable and experiential travel for all segments of the population, from budget to premium. Guru Kirpa Yatra and Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra The two newly introduced Bharat Gaurav trains are the Guru Kirpa Yatra and the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra, both of which offer an all-inclusive, hassle-free travel experience, including food, accommodation, travel insurance, and tour escorts, the statement said. It said that these trains will cater to the growing demand for organized religious and cultural tours, providing a unique opportunity for devotees and tourists to explore India’s rich spiritual heritage. Gaurav Jha, Group General Manager – West Zone, shared details and said, “The Bharat Gaurav trains are a significant step toward making travel accessible and enriching for people across the country. These tours are not …

Various health packages focused on elderly care likely to be added to Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana – India TV

Various health packages focused on elderly care likely to be added to Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana – India TV

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Image Source : PIXABAY Representative Image The National Health Authority, the implementing agency for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), is assessing the need to add more health packages catering to the elderly as the government is set to roll out health coverage for all aged 70 years and above. The expanded scheme will benefit an estimated 6 crore people in nearly 4.5 crore households and is likely to be launched by the end of this month, official sources said. “The committee which decides on health-benefit packages under the scheme is deliberating on the need for adding more health packages, which exclusively tend to geriatric care, as the number of such beneficiaries will go up with the launch of the scheme,” an official source said. What are the benefits of the scheme? The scheme presently offers a comprehensive coverage that includes 1,949 medical procedures across 27 medical specialties, such as general medicine, surgery, oncology and cardiology. Hospital services, including drugs (covering 15 days’ medication post-discharge), diagnostics (up to three days before admission), …

Bengaluru colleges see good placements with recruitment, salary packages going up

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Engineering colleges have observed a rise in demand for students in core branches like civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. | Photo Credit: file photo After experiencing significant volatility in the job market over the past few years, colleges in Bengaluru are now reporting their best placement season since the pandemic. With attractive salary packages and increased recruitment numbers, placement officers are seeing a positive shift. Professional courses such as engineering and management, which saw a slight dip in placements due to the global economic slowdown, are now seeing a resurgence. This year, the job market outlook seems to have improved. Highest package “In the past two years, the European and U.S. markets were sluggish, impacting placements. However, this year, we’ve already completed 65% of our placements within a few weeks. The highest package so far is ₹57 lakh per annum,” said Ashwath, Principal of Bangalore Institute of Technology. Engineering colleges have observed a rise in demand for core branches like civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. “While IT placements have always led the way, this year …