US tariffs: How govt aims to counter impact – from GST cuts to next-gen reforms

India is preparing for 50% US tariffs starting August 27, prompting policy reforms and a push for ‘Made in India’ products. The government is restructuring GST, exploring export aid, and finalizing FTAs to counter the impact. Despite potential export challenges, economists remain confident in India’s economic growth, supported by strong domestic consumption and stable fundamentals.

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‘Amitabh Bachchan would come on set at 5am, gave me his shawl once when I was shivering,’ recalls Preeti Jhangiani, Yash Chopra said, ‘I would have taken it and run away’

Preeti Jhangiani recalls Amitabh Bachchan’s commanding presence and unmatched discipline on the set of ‘Mohabbatein,’ emphasizing the deep respect he garnered despite Shah Rukh Khan’s lead role. She shares anecdotes about Bachchan’s punctuality and a kind gesture where he offered her his shawl on a cold day, highlighting his humility and grace.

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‘We’re going to change the green card’: Trump team plots H-1B shake-up — what it means for Indians

The Trump administration plans to revamp the US H-1B visa and green card systems. The current lottery system may be replaced with wage-based allocation. A ‘Gold Card’ initiative is also under consideration. This aims to attract high-skilled, high-earning individuals. Howard Lutnick calls the current H-1B system a scam. These changes align with Trump’s ‘America First’…

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‘We’re going to change the green card’: Trump’s H-1B shake-up — what it means for Indians

The Trump administration plans to revamp the US H-1B visa and green card systems. The current lottery system may be replaced with wage-based allocation. A ‘Gold Card’ initiative is also under consideration. This aims to attract high-skilled, high-earning individuals. Howard Lutnick calls the current H-1B system a scam. These changes align with Trump’s ‘America First’…

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Exclusive – Bigg Boss 19 contestant Nagma Mirajkar: In shows like Bigg Boss, influencers have sometimes been reduced to caricatures, want to represent the community

Nagma Mirajkar enters Bigg Boss 19 with a mission to redefine the perception of influencers. She aims to showcase the hard work, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit behind the filters and trends. Nagma hopes to prove that influencers are more than just entertainers, but also storytellers who build meaningful connections, challenging the notion of frivolity often…

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