US-India trade: Tariffs to hit leather sector; Kolkata exporters pondering ‘Made in Europe’ question

India’s leather industry, a vital labour-intensive sector with exports worth $4.1 billion, has been hit hard by US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on imports from India. The move, coupled with an additional 25% tariff on Russian oil purchases from 27 August 2025, is expected to deepen the crisis exporters are…

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Durand Cup: NorthEast United thrash Diamond Harbour 6-1 to retain title in style | Football News

NorthEast United players celebrate with the Durand Cup trophy. (Pic credit: AIFF) Defending champions NorthEast United FC produced a stunning display of attacking football to dismantle debutants Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 in the final of the 134th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. With six different players on target and talisman…

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India cement demand to grow 7–8% CAGR: Prices seen rebounding after FY25 slump; capacity additions to pick up FY26–27

India’s cement demand set to expand at a 7–8% compound annual growth NEW DELHI: India’s cement demand is set to expand at a 7–8% compound annual growth rate over the medium term, powered by housing, infrastructure, and commercial projects, with prices expected to rebound after a sharp fall in FY25, UBS said in a report.UBS…

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One for each day of the week

Gratitude activates the brain’s reward circuits. Studies in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences suggest that regular gratitude journaling can rewire neural pathways, increasing resilience and optimism. A simple Sunday ritual, writing down 3 small joys, 2 challenges overcome, and 1 hope for the coming week, creates balance between reflection and future focus, keeping the mind clear…

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‘If something is working, don’t change it’: R Ashwin warns Gautam Gambhir and Co. over fitness overhaul | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has issued a strong warning to Gautam Gambhir’s new support staff, urging continuity in training methods and cautioning against frequent changes in fitness regimes. His remarks come in the wake of reports that the management has introduced the Bronco test alongside the Yo-Yo test…

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India-Australia trade deal: 11th round of CECA concludes in Delhi; goods, services and digital trade discussed

India and Australia have taken another big step towards sealing a trade deal, as officials wrapped up the latest round of negotiations in New Delhi, on Saturday. The two countries, which have already implemented an interim trade agreement in December 2022, are now pushing to expand its scope into a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).“The…

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