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India initiates anti-dumping probe on Pen-G, salts from China

October 10, 2026 admin

Anti-Dumping Duty words on the page and glasses. | Photo Credit: The Hindu India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Penicillin G and its salts from China after domestic manufacturer Lyfius Pharma alleged the imports were causing material retardation to the industry. The company has sought imposition of anti-dumping duties, the Directorate General…

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Spiralling copper prices hit MSMEs in Coimbatore

September 16, 2026 admin

In Coimbatore, one of the main MSME clusters in the country, price of copper has shot up by almost 75% in the past one year. One kg of copper now costs ₹1,450 as against ₹800-₹900 a kg last year. The prices had touched ₹1,500 a kg earlier in the year and softened only recently. With…

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Spiralling copper prices hit MSMEs in Coimbatore

September 16, 2026 admin

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The rise of industrial tourism in China

September 15, 2026 admin

In May this year, a joint document issued by seven departments called for expanding the supply of industrial tourism products, promoting factory tours, and turning more manufacturing facilities into tourist destinations. | Photo Credit: REUTERS China’s factory floors have turned out to be sought after destinations during summer vacation this year. There has been a…

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China’s spy chief warns of national security risks from AI

September 14, 2026 admin

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos The head of China’s spy agency has warned that artificial intelligence endangers the country’s national security, with foreign powers potentially using the technology to threaten social order. “Hostile forces” were abusing generative AI technologies to “fabricate political rumours and spread harmful information”, Minister of State Security Chen Yixin…

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Fire on cargo ship in China causes ‘heavy casualties’: state media

September 10, 2026 admin

A fire erupted Thursday (September 10, 2026) on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked in an eastern Chinese port, causing “heavy casualties”, state media said, with some people feared missing or trapped on board. State news agency Xinhua said that the fire broke out at around 11:15 am (0315 GMT). It was not clear whether it…

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Textile mills, garment units seek measures to improve cotton availability

September 8, 2026 admin

E With cotton and yarn prices continuing to fluctuate, textile mills and garment units in Tamil Nadu are seeking measures to improve cotton productivity and availability. Spurt in demand for cotton yarn globally is among the main reasons for volatility in its prices, said Ashwin Chandran, chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry. International…

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Cipla inks partnership with China’s Qilu Pharma for cancer biosimilar

September 4, 2026 admin

Drugmaker Cipla, through subsidiary Invagen Pharmaceuticals, has entered into a partnership with China’s Qilu Pharmaceutical for the exclusive licensing and supply of QL2107, a biosimilar to Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in the U.S. Qilu will be responsible for development, regulatory registration and supply of the product while Cipla USA Inc. will be responsible for the commercialisation of…

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Soaring cotton prices put textile mills under pressure

September 2, 2026 admin

Cotton yarn spinning at a textile mill in Coimbatore | Photo Credit: The Hindu : Textile mills are witnessing a revival in cotton yarn demand, with capacity utilisation crossing 90%, but a sharp rise in cotton prices is raising concerns over the sustainability of operations. “The demand for cotton yarn started reviving almost five months…

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HOCKEY WORLD CUP | Indian women down Germany for best finish in 52 years

August 27, 2026 admin

Time for cheer: The Indian women’s team is a happy bunch after beating Germany in the classification match of the hockey World Cup at the Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen on Thursday. | Photo Credit: x@TheHockeyIndia Relevance for World Cup classification matches is a matter of perspective. For this Indian women’s team, which suffered a heart-breaking…

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