US tariffs hit exports: Gems and jewellery shipments fall 4.98% in December; silver surges 248%

India’s overall gems and jewellery exports witnessed a 4.98 per cent year-on decline to $1,883.85 million (Rs 16,978.44 crore) in December 2025, as geopolitical uncertainties hit key markets, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Friday.The total gem and jewellery exports stood at $1,982.62 million (Rs 16,843.87 crore) in December 2024, GJEPC…

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KEAM 2026 registration deadline extended: Check the last date and direct link to apply here

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has extended the registration deadline for Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026. As per the latest update, candidates can now submit their KEAM 2026 application forms till 5:00 pm on February 6, 2026.This extension applies to fresh registrations as well as candidates who have already registered but could…

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Coimbatore corporation awaiting approval to establish food court on DB Road | Coimbatore News

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has submitted a request for proposal (RfP) for establishing a food court on the DB Road in RS Puram, under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode. The project, estimated at Rs 6.5 crore, is awaiting approval of the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA).In the current financial year’s budget, the corporation…

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‘Rejected in two minutes’: Indian-origin student Bhuvana Chilukuri describes AI-led job screening after 100 rejections, calls it ‘brutal’

An Indian-origin 20-year-old third-year business student, Bhuvana Chilukuri, said artificial intelligence-driven recruitment made job hunting feel impersonal and harsh as she applied for more than 100 jobs and was rejected for every one ahead of graduating from Queen Mary University in London this summer.“It’s robotic. It’s brutal,” Bhuvana Chilukuri told BBC and added, “There are…

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‘Border 2’ box office collection day 7: The Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh’s film earns over Rs 300 crore worldwide |

Telling the tale of bravehearts fighting the enemy at the front lines, ‘Border 2’ has created an emotional bond with the audience. Released ahead of 2026 Republic Day, the movie opened strongly on January 23, followed by an impressive collection over the extended weekend. However, the numbers dropped drastically on weekdays, but the film is…

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US hold on oil may help India recover $1 billion dues

NEW DELHI: A US-led takeover or restructuring of Venezuela’s oil sector could deliver a benefit to India, potentially unlocking close to $1 billion in dues while accelerating the revival of crude production from fields it operates in the sanctions-hit Latin American country, analysts and industry sources said.India was once a major processor of Venezuelan heavy…

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‘There were 67 tiny glass pieces inside my face,’ Mahima Chaudhry recalls her near-fatal accident, recalls how she was removed from films after ‘Pardes’ due to THIS misconception |

Actor Mahima Chaudhry became a star just with her first film ‘Pardes’ which was a huge hit. And while one may have thought that post such a grand debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan, her career would have been smooth, it was far from that. She has endured multiple personal and professional setbacks over the years,…

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Arjun Kapoor: Arjun Kapoor seeks protection of his personality rights, High Court orders that not all content can be restrained unless it’s derogatory | Hindi Movie News

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court, seeking protection of his personality rights against the alleged misuse of his identity through AI-generated material and pornographic content.The matter was taken up by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, who heard submissions from Advocate Pravin Anand, appearing on behalf of Kapoor. Anand informed the Court…

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