Budget 2026: Textile industry body seeks permanent removal of cotton import duty; flags cost pressure, export risks

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has urged the government to permanently remove the 11 per cent import duty on cotton in the Union Budget 2026, warning that the levy is aggravating cost pressures and hurting the global competitiveness of domestic textile and apparel manufacturers, PTI reported.A CITI delegation met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj…

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Indianapolis schools could see big governance shifts: New bill expands mayor’s role and student services

Indianapolis schools could see big governance shifts A new proposal in the Indiana statehouse aims to give the Indianapolis mayor greater control over schools while reducing the authority of the current elected school board. The bill, HB 1423, could bring significant changes to how both Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and charter schools are managed, potentially…

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Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches to remain in India, security risk adjudged at ‘low to moderate’: ICC Source | Cricket News

Players of Bangladesh celebrate the wicket of Tilak Varma of India during the Asia Cup match between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium on September 24, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sources within the International Cricket Council (ICC) have denied claims that security concerns could prevent the Bangladesh men’s…

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Maharashtra civic polls: EC bars Fadnavis government from dispersing ‘Ladki Bahin’ stipend for January; here’s why | India News

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra state election commission on Monday barred the Mahayuti government from dispensing the stipend under ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme for the month of January. The move came in view of enforcing the model code of conduct for municipal elections.The SEC issued the clarification after receiving multiple complaints triggered by media reports that claimed beneficiaries…

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PM Modi-Merz meeting: Germany announces visa free transit for Indians; ink multiple agreements | India News

NEW DELHI: India and Germany on Monday finalised 19 agreements and announced a series of measures spanning defence, critical technologies, clean energy, education and mobility during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s two-day official visit, with Berlin also announcing visa-free transit for Indian passport holders. The ministry of external affairs said the outcomes were aimed at deepening…

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Banking supervision: Need to shift from snapshot checks to continuous oversight; says RBI deputy governor

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Swaminathan J on Friday called for a fundamental shift in banking supervision, stressing that oversight must move from periodic, point-in-time assessments to continuous awareness, as digital risks increasingly redefine financial stability, PTI reported. Speaking at the Third Annual Global Conference of the College of Supervisors on ‘Issues and Challenges…

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No more physical permits: Sikkim mandates online clearance for foreign tourists |

The Sikkim government has officially ended the issuance of physical permits for foreign nationals travelling to protected and restricted areas of the state, making online clearance mandatory with immediate effect. The decision, communicated by the state’s Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, follows strict directions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), as ANI reported….

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