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Traditional Kolhapuri sandals are seeing a surge in sales and renewed interest after luxury fashion house Prada sparked controversy for showcasing a strikingly similar design without acknowledging its roots.Footwear sellers and artisans are riding a wave of nationalist sentiment and social media buzz, turning what some called the Prada “sandal scandal” into a sales opportunity….

The RBI has announced that interest rates for its floating rate savings bonds for July to December 2025 will remain unchanged at 8.5%. The interest rate is the same as before, from the period of January to June 2025. In a statement dated July 1, 2025, the RBI said, “Accordingly, the coupon rate on FRSB…

Certain aspects of Donald Trump’s financial portfolio, particularly his investments in stocks and cryptocurrency, are publicly accessible. (AI image) What is US PresidentDonald Trump’s net worth? Trump has often called himself a billionaire – but the actual net worth is not easy to assess. The exact value of Trump’s assets remains unclear, primarily because his…

US employers could be facing a $82.3 billion bill thanks to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime, a new report has revealed. This could be a deep financial toll on American businesses, potentially triggering price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins.The report, Exposure to tariffs for midsize firms by metro area, published…

Kuwait began enforcing a new electronic exit permit system for expatriate workers in the private sector, in a move that marks a major shift in the country’s labour and travel policies.From July 1, 2025, all foreign employees under Article 18 of the Foreigners’ Residence Law must obtain prior approval from their employer to travel abroad….