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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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IND vs WI second T20: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford dazzle as West Indies draws level

October 9, 2026 admin

Conventional wisdom would’ve predicted an easy win for the defending team, but not against a marauding West Indian batting order with Shai Hope leading from the front on October 9, 2026 | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK The Indian juggernaut has finally been halted. Chasing may be the preferred template in modern T20Is, but not when…

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India’s share of global greenfield investments more than double China’s in 2020-25

October 9, 2026 admin

India’s share in global greenfield investments during 2020-25, at 5.7%, is more than double China’s share in such investments during the same period, the latest report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). However, it also pointed out that investment in strategic sectors still remains concentrated in Europe and North America, highlighting the…

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German machinery exports to India rise 11% as firms look beyond China

October 9, 2026 admin

VDMA president Bertram Kawlath | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement India is emerging as a strategic partner for German and European mechanical and plant engineering industry, driven by rising demand, investment opportunities and efforts to diversify supply chains away from China, according to the German Engineering Federation (VDMA). German machinery exports to India rose 11% to…

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Property taxation needs structural reform

October 7, 2026 admin

There are three life stages of property tax — enumeration (identification of properties and maintenance of property records along with property details), property valuation and tax assessment, and tax billing and collection. Representative file image used. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A robust property tax system is vital for India’s cities. Property tax is not…

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India’s stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement

October 7, 2026 admin

At the United Nations High Level Meeting (UN HLM), in New York in September 2026, India made official remarks on the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response (PPPR). The Declaration is part of the emerging global legal regime on pandemics led by the WHO-Pandemic agreement (PA). Shaping the framework The PA was adopted…

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Dhir’s impact with the ball was decisive in the first T20I

October 7, 2026 admin

Naman Dhir brought cheer to his skipper Shreyas Iyer and India with his three strikes on his debut T20I against the West Indies on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP Three weeks ago, Naman Dhir was with the Punjab team preparing for the Ranji Trophy campaign when he learned he had been selected for the India ODI squad. After playing all three…

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Iceland courts India for geothermal, CCUS, ‘carbon-to-stone’ technologies

October 6, 2026 admin

Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Iceland’s Minister for the Energy, Environment and Climate. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. Iceland is confident about the opportunities emerging in India’s evolving geothermal energy landscape and believes regulatory challenges can be overcome, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Iceland’s Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate, told The Hindu on the sidelines of his visit…

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CRICKET | There is a need for grounds in the districts of J&K too, says BCCI chief Manhas

October 1, 2026 admin

BCCI president Mithun Manhas, joined by RoI skipper Rishabh Pant, rings the ceremonial bell at the start of Irani Cup match at Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, Thursday, 01, October 2026. | Photo Credit: IMRAN NISSAR When Mithun Manhas rang the bell to signal the start of play in the Irani Cup in Srinagar on Thursday…

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India’s manufacturing sector growth hits seven-month high in Sept. 2026 on strong demand: PMI

October 1, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s manufacturing sector activity growth touched a seven-month high in September, boosted by accelerating new orders and output that fuelled solid expansion in factory hiring, a monthly survey reported on Thursday (October 1, 2026). Indian manufacturing activity regained its upward momentum in September, driven by…

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