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Indonesian coffee chain may brew price war

MUMBAI: Global coffee giants Starbucks and Tim Hortons have a new competitor in India – Asian rival Kopi Kenangan. The Indonesian brand, valued at over $1 billion, plans to capitalise on the growing cafe culture in the country with pricing lower than its competitors and a menu localised to cater to the Indian palate. “For…

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Cheer on reciprocal tariffs! Donald Trump spares India’s pharmaceutical industry

The US market represents 30% of Indian pharmaceutical exports. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has provided significant relief to India’s pharmaceutical sector by excluding pharmaceuticals from the new reciprocal tariffs regulation on Thursday.“Some goods will not be subject to the Reciprocal Tariff. These include: (1) articles subject to 50 USC 1702(b); (2) steel/aluminum articles…

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Rajasthan extends application deadline for Anuprati Coaching Scheme to April 12

Rajasthan Anuprati Coaching 2025: In Rajasthan, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has extended the application deadline for the Chief Minister’s Anuprati Coaching Scheme. The new deadline is set for April 12, 2025. This decision was made after receiving requests from students, prompting the Minister of the Department, Avinash Gehlot, to approve the extension.According…

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Haryana declares restricted holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31 citing financial year closing | India News

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Haryana government on Thursday announced that Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31 will be observed as a restricted holiday (Schedule-II) instead of a gazetted holiday, citing the financial year closing. “In partial modification of the Government Notification issued vide even number dated 26.12.2024, it is notified that…

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Centre notifies rules to manage & recycle construction and demolition waste under, producers will be responsible for disposal of such waste | India News

NEW DELHI: With India generating about 150-500 million tonne of construction & demolition waste every year which poses serious challenges including air and water pollution, the Centre has notified rules to manage and recycle it under an extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework that makes it mandatory for every producer to dispose and manage such waste…

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BJP plans ‘Saugat-e-Modi’ for minority festivities, opposition calls it poll gimmick | India News

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to launch the “Saugat-e-Modi” campaign to distribute special kits to Muslims and other minorities during the festive seasons, with the opposition calling the initiative a poll gimmick.The party’s Minority Mocha, as part of the campaign, will collaborate with mosques to reach the needy people nationwide.Through the…

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