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Apparel exporters on Friday raised an alarm over steep 25 per cent US tariffs, stating that they will have to sell below cost to keep their factories running and avoid mass layoffs. This comes as new tariffs are set to come into effect on August 7, and as US tariffs on India have been set higher than on over 50 countries, including Bangladesh and Pakistan. “We request immediate government intervention to offset this huge setback. Exporters have their back against the wall and will have to sell below cost to keep their factories running and avoid mass layoffs,” Sudhir Sekhri,…

After ruling Bollywood for more than three decades, Shah Rukh Khan has finally earned his first-ever National Film Award–thanks to his performance in the 2023 blockbuster Jawan, directed by Atlee. Shah Rukh shares the award with Vikrant Massey, who was recognised for his powerful portrayal in 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO This milestone comes after years of commercial success and critical acclaim for SRK, who has previously won 14 Filmfare Awards from 30 nominations–eight of those for Best Actor, tying him with the legendary Dilip Kumar for the most wins in that category. Although he…

First, a four-wicket collapse, then leaking 50 in just seven overs. It seems as if Team India woke up on the wrong side of the bed on Day 2 of the 5th Test against England at the Oval on Friday. From getting bowled out for 224 – just 24 added to their overnight total of 200 – to bowlers getting plundered left, right and centre, Shubman Gill and his team would want to forget India’s nightmarish outing that unfolded before lunch. England, who are without Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and now Chris Woakes – because of a shoulder dislocation –…

The man at the centre of one of the biggest political scandals in Karnataka politics in recent times, Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of Janata Dal (Secular) founder H D Deve Gowda, was on Friday found guilty by a Bengaluru court of raping a former domestic worker at a farmhouse owned by his familyPrajwal is accused in four rape cases that emerged after multiple videos of his alleged sexual assaults surfaced in the public domain ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Prajwal’s conviction has come at the end of a trial that began on May 2 with the recording of…

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced changes to the Tatkal ticket booking system. Going forward, Tatkal tickets can only be booked through the IRCTC website by users who have linked their Aadhaar card with their account. Additionally, agents are now banned from making any bookings during the first 30 minutes of the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of Tatkal booking, making it easy for commuters to get the tickets. As for Tatkal tickets booked at the computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and IRCTC authorised agents, commuters will have to share an OTP sent to their mobile number provided by them…

A federal judge ruled on Thursday (July 31, 2025) against the Donald Trump administration’s plans and extended Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 people from Central America and Asia, including people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua.Also read:Trump administration ends temporary deportation protection for 3,50,000 VenezuelansTemporary Protected Status is a protection that can be granted by the Homeland Security Secretary to people of various nationalities who are in the United States, preventing from being deported and allowing them to work. The Trump administration has aggressively been seeking to remove the protection, thus making more people eligible for removal. It’s part of a…

Many workers, perhaps disillusioned by cubicle walls and fluorescent lighting, may have indulged in a fantasy at some point in their careers. They’d finally take that side gig and make it their sole source of income. They’d open that boutique in the empty storefront they pass every day. They’d turn that idea for an app into reality.The US is home to over 33 million small businesses — organizations with fewer than 500 employees — and businesses of this size account for nearly all of the country’s employers. Nearly 46 percent of Americans are employed by a small business.But the path…

Not to be dramatic, but would you die for Hasan Piker?For some of you, Hasan Piker needs no introduction. He is one of the leading voices in progressive political content online, boasting a massive 2.9 million followers on Twitch alone. He’s polarizing, charismatic, and (kind of) a bro. And his fans love him. Just take this Instagram comment for example: “Not to be dramatic, but I’d die for this man lol.”With all the discourse about young men flocking to the political right because of online commentators like Joe Rogan and Theo Von, some have started asking if Piker is the…

Italy is a large country that could take weeks to explore, but many travelers just don’t have that much time. Although five days isn’t long enough to experience Italy, it’s still possible to tour the country and see top destinations. I’ve been planning trips to Italy for decades, and this is the perfect itinerary for busy travelers, plus some extra tips to make your trip as smooth—and speedy—as possible. Days 1 & 2: Rome The Spanish Steps and Barcaccia Fountain in Rome, Italy. Artur Bogacki/Getty Images Start your journey in Rome. Wander the city to see its ancient ruins, historic…

At the transit camp in Islam Qala in western Afghanistan, Fatima steps out of the bus into the blazing heat and an uncertain future. She is one of 10,000 people who has arrived from Iran that day and one of 800,000 who has arrived over the last six months. She hurries her three children to an empty spot, slumps onto the dusty ground, and shelters her family with bed sheets. When asked where she goes from here, she says a brother might take them in in her home town.The IFRC supports the Afghan Red Crescent Society to provide hot food…