US tariffs: Shoemakers take measured steps

MUMBAI: At the heart of India’s non-leather footwear manufacturing hub in Tamil Nadu where global brands such as Nike, Puma, Crocs and Adidas are pouring in several thousand crores of investments, there is worry over the looming US tariff threat of 50%. Brands are looking to reroute some of their orders to the US through…

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Monsoon session: Parliament proceedings washed out again amid opposition stir | India News

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha proceedings were washed out on Friday, amid opposition’s protest to demand a discussion on special intensive revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls.In Rajya Sabha, deputy chairman Harivansh rejected 20 notices given by members seeking suspension of listed business to discuss on five issues, including the SIR exercise, saying it…

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‘Rudrastra’: India’s longest freight train hits tracks; 354 wagons linked, 7 locos power 4.5 km run; Watch video | India News

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has launched its longest-ever freight train, ‘Rudrastra,’ measuring about 4.5 kilometres in length.Formed by linking six standard-length rakes, the train consisted of 354 wagons and was powered by seven locomotives. It travelled from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road, covering the 200-km route at an average speed of 40 km/h.Union minister of railways,…

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