Govt rolls out measures to cushion Gulf trade hit: DGFT

The government has introduced a series of measures to support exporters facing disruptions from the ongoing Gulf conflict, with key sectors such as gems and jewellery, rice and pharmaceuticals under pressure, PTI reported.At an inter-ministerial briefing, Director General of Foreign Trade Lav Aggarwal said the commerce ministry is working with insurers and banks to address…

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Sonali Bendre, Goldie Behl accused of land encroachment by Pune farmer; actress calls it ‘false’ and ‘extortion attempt’ |

A farmer from Pune district has filed a civil lawsuit against actor Sonali Bendre and her filmmaker husband Goldie Behl, accusing them of land encroachment and “mafia-style” intimidation. The actor, however, has denied the allegations, calling the case a false attempt to extort money. A farmer from Pune district has filed a civil lawsuit against…

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RERA penalties for real estate brokers in India (2026); from hefty fines to jail terms

The law allows authorities to impose penalties and imprisonment. It can also revoke registration, in case of proven violations. In recent years, the updated “RERA 2.0” emphasises transparency and faster grievance redressal. This regulatory framework offers an added layer of security to developers as well as buyers, making the process more transparent. Sources: Real Estate…

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Who is Ashok Mittal? Lovely Professional University founder-turned MP who replaces Raghav Chadha as AAP’s deputy leader in Rajya Sabha | Chandigarh News

Ashok Kumar Mittal replaces Raghav Chadha as AAP’s new Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has written to the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking the removal of Raghav Chadha as the party’s deputy leader in the Upper House, according to news agency PTI.In its communication, the party has also requested…

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Chandigarh Grenade Blast: ‘Khalistan will be established soon’: Grenade lobbed at Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh; watch chilling video | Chandigarh News

CHANDIGARH: Two men lobbed a hand grenade at the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh’s Sector 37 on Wednesday evening, sparking panic in the area and a security alert.Thankfully, no one was hurt as the grenade detonated in a parking lot, falling short of the boundary wall of the BJP office. Police said CCTV cameras have…

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The battered half

India’s richest civic body, BMC, has a woman boss. That is swag achievement, by far. Mumbai now has three women in the financial capital’s administrative leadership – municipal commissioner, mayor and BMC’s leader of opposition – a nod to working women everywhere. And yet, can the framework for equality be gilded by only the firsts?…

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