WTO talks: Sharp divide over e-commerce duty moratorium as India opposes permanent extension

A sharp divide has emerged at the ongoing World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in Cameroon over the continuation of the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Saturday, reported PTI.It noted that while the US is pushing for a permanent extension of the moratorium, India and several…

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Royal Academy Of Music: UK: Royal Academy of Music faces backlash over ban on private school students in new scheme | World News

UK Royal Academy scheme excludes private school students, offering funded training to five state-educated musicians/Image: Getty Images The UK-based Royal Academy of Music has sparked debate after launching a scheme that limits access to state-educated students, raising concerns that some less affluent private school pupils are being left out, according to The Times (UK).The academy,…

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IND vs AFG: Mohammad Saleem Safi walks off without review as animated scenes unfold near Afghanistan dugout | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India tightened their stranglehold on the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Monday, but the biggest talking point during the morning session came from yet another Decision Review System (DRS) blunder by the visitors and the animated scenes that followed near their dugout.Resuming Day Three on 113 for five, Afghanistan folded for 152, conceding…

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Historic 100% attendance at Niti meet, DKS breaks Karnataka boycott | India News

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi with during a meeting in New Delhi. (@PMOIndia/X) Thursday’s meeting marked the first occasion when chief ministers of all 28 states attended the Niti Aayog governing council deliberations with CMs steering clear of any political rancour, marking a sharp departure from boycotts and absences in…

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‘Khalnayak’ throwback: When Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt became ‘monkeys’ for fight scene; ‘we were tied to the branch’ | Hindi Movie News

‘Khalnayak’ may have portrayed Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt as rivals, but their off-screen relationship has always been warm. In a past interview, Jackie opened up on his bond with Dutt. He also shared a light-hearted memory from the film’s shoot. Jackie Shroff on his bond with Sanjay Dutt Speaking in a 2023 interview with…

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Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations: Fines up to SAR 100,000 and 10-year entry ban | World News

Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1447 AH, Saudi Arabia has laid out a stringent penalty framework aimed at regulating pilgrim movement and preventing unauthorised participation. The Ministry of Interior’s latest announcement makes it clear that both individuals and facilitators who bypass permit rules will face…

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