Regulatory shift: India withdraws QCOs on key raw materials; GTRI warns of import-surge risks

India’s move to scrap Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on a wide basket of raw materials across textiles, plastics and mining has brought immediate relief to manufacturers, even as the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the government to keep a tight watch on possible import surges, ANI reported.The withdrawal, notified on November 13, eliminates…

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Weight Loss: Doing everything “healthy” yet not losing weight? The problem may not be your diet or workouts |

Weight loss can feel like an uphill battle for many, even with diligence. Routine habits that fly under the radar often derail efforts. Underestimating protein intake, skimping on sleep, sporadic exercise, overlooked sugary drinks, and hidden stress eating can stifle your progress. Additionally, pushing too hard in workouts or adhering to extreme diets often leads…

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Sanskrit in Pakistani university: In a 1st since partition, ancient language to be taught in college; Mahabharat, Gita on the cards

In a first since partition, a course on ancient language Sanskrit has been introduced in a university in Pakistan, The Tribune reported. The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has introduced the course, with Hindu mythologies like Mahabharat and Gita on the cards too. “People ask me why I’m learning Sanskrit. I tell them, why…

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‘Speculation behind India not participating in Pax Silica’: US explains trade separate from supply chain security; Helberg to attend Delhi summit

NEW DELHI: The United States on Wednesday said India was not excluded from its newly launched Pax Silica technology initiative due to political or trade tensions, asserting that New Delhi remains a “highly strategic potential partner” in supply chain security efforts.Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg dismissed speculation linking India’s absence from…

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