CITI Seeks Permanent Removal of 11% Cotton Import Duty
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry urges the government to permanently scrap the 11% cotton import duty, warning it hurts competitiveness amid supply shortages.
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Ranchi: 5 Held in Major Illegal Arms Bust, Weapons Seized
Ranchi police arrested five men for illegal arms trade, seizing pistols and 130+ rounds. The gang sourced weapons from Bihar's Munger. Details inside.
India Stops Arms Imports, UP Leads Defence Push: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declares India is no longer reliant on imported weapons, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as a key hub for defence manufacturing and job creation. Read more.
Two Arms Smugglers Arrested in Buxar, Pistols Seized
Buxar police arrested two illegal arms traders in Kaua Khonch village, recovering country-made pistols and cartridges. Read the full details of the operation here.
Ghaziabad man arrested for illegal firearms supply in Delhi-NCR
Delhi Police's crime branch arrested a 26-year-old man from Ghaziabad for allegedly supplying illegal firearms in the capital region. Two pistols and six cartridges were recovered. Read the full details.
Israeli Police Bust Bedouin Arms Trafficking Ring, 14 Held
Israeli police crack down on a large-scale Bedouin arms trafficking network in the Negev, arresting 14 suspects and seizing weapons. Read the full story.
Duty-Free Cotton Import Window Closes, 11% Levy Returns
India's duty-free cotton import window has closed, reinstating an 11% levy. This move impacts textile firms' costs and keeps raw cotton prices below MSP for Vidarbha farmers. Key details inside.
Interstate Arms Licence Racket Busted in Rourkela
Rourkela police dismantled an interstate arms racket forging licences. Kingpin arrested, weapons seized. Read about the major crackdown and ongoing investigation.
Trump's 50% Tariff Batters Panipat's Textile Exports
Panipat's textile exporters face a severe crisis as Trump's 50% tariff slashes US orders. Industry leaders urge government intervention to save jobs and exports. Read more.
India imposes 3-year steel import duty to curb cheap shipments
India imposes 11-12% safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to protect domestic industry from cheap shipments, primarily from China. Read the full details.
Sangli probes Chinese raisins imported via Afghanistan
Sangli collector orders probe into 2000 tonnes of Chinese raisins imported via Afghanistan, repacked as Indian. Local farmers face huge losses. Strict action promised.
India's Petrochemical Demand to Grow 6-7% Annually
India's petrochemical consumption is set for robust 6-7% annual growth. Major capacity expansion will reduce import dependence, boosting self-reliance. Read the full analysis.
India's drug regulator cancels import licence of QR678 Neo
India's drug regulator CDSCO cancels the import licence of hair-loss product QR678 Neo for making false therapeutic claims while registered as a cosmetic. Learn the details and regulatory implications.
India's Oil Import Bill Falls 12% as Crude Prices Dip
India's oil import bill fell 12% to $80.9 billion in Apr-Nov FY26 despite higher volumes, as global crude prices averaged $67.6/barrel. Net oil & gas imports also declined over 12%. Read the full analysis.
Avadi Sees Major Drop in Crime, Murders Down 21% in 2025
Avadi city police report a significant decline in violent and property crimes in 2025. Murders fell 21%, chain-snatching 35%, aided by NAFIS tech and strategic policing. Read the full report.
Himachal MLA Seeks PM's Help on Apple Import Duty Cut
Former HPCC chief Kuldeep Rathore meets Governor, urges PM Modi to reverse 50% to 25% apple import duty cut under NZ trade pact, fearing massive losses for state's horticulture sector.
Dixon Tech Shares Extend Losses to 6th Session, Hit 4-Month Low
Dixon Technologies shares fell 4% to ₹11,821, marking a six-session losing streak. Morgan Stanley's 'Underweight' rating and import norm concerns drive a 35% decline since September. Read the full analysis.
EV Makers Want Rare Earth Magnet Import Extension to 2027
India's top electric bus and truck manufacturers plan to request a one-year extension on import exemptions for rare earth magnet motors under the PM E-Drive scheme, citing persistent supply disruptions from China. Read more.
Amritsar man arrested for showing illegal gun on social media
Amritsar police arrest a man for posting videos with an illegal pistol on social media. The accused, identified as Lovepreet Singh, faces serious charges under the Arms Act. Read more.
Hong Kong Director Held in ₹30 Crore Customs Duty Evasion Case
DRI arrests Hong Kong supplier's director in a ₹30 crore luxury furniture import fraud. Third arrest in the case involving undervaluation and document manipulation. Read the full investigation details.
China sanctions Boeing, 19 other US firms over Taiwan arms sale
China imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies and 10 executives, freezing assets and banning transactions in response to a major US-Taiwan arms deal. Full details inside.
Steel expansion hit by policy mismatch on key input: GTRI
A GTRI report warns India's steel capacity expansion is under pressure as import curbs on low-ash metallurgical coke raise input costs, hurting competitiveness. Experts call for policy recalibration.
Himachal Minister Condemns Apple Import Duty Cut to 25%
Himachal Education Minister Rohit Thakur condemns the Centre's decision to slash import duty on NZ apples from 50% to 25%, warning it threatens the state's Rs 5,000-crore apple economy.
Muzaffarnagar Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 2
Muzaffarnagar police raided an illegal arms factory hidden in an agricultural field, seizing 20 firearms. Two men were arrested in the major crackdown on weapon smuggling.
India Announces Reforms to Simplify Import Checks
India unveils major reforms to simplify import inspections, a key move to boost trade and secure a long-awaited free trade agreement with the United States. Learn the details.
China Files WTO Complaint Against India's Solar, IT Measures
China has initiated a formal dispute at the World Trade Organization against India's import restrictions in the solar and IT sectors. This move escalates trade tensions between the two Asian giants. Read the full analysis.
China Launches WTO Dispute Against India on Trade Duties
China initiates a WTO trade dispute against India, challenging import duties on solar cells and IT goods. This move escalates bilateral trade tensions and could impact India's green energy goals. Read more for details and analysis.
Rupee Supported by Weak Dollar, Capped by Importer Demand
The Indian rupee finds support from a softer US dollar but faces resistance as importers seize the rally to hedge. Key levels and central bank intervention shape the near-term outlook. Get the latest market insights.
CII's 50-Product Plan to Boost Manufacturing, Jobs
CII President Rajiv Memani proposes a targeted strategy focusing on India's 50 most imported goods to boost manufacturing, create jobs, and calls for enhanced disinvestment to fund infrastructure. Read the full plan.
Rupee Depletion Aids Jaipur Jewellery Exporters Against US Tariffs
A weaker rupee brings some relief to Jaipur's studded jewellery exporters facing steep 50% US import duties. However, high costs and currency volatility continue to challenge competitiveness against hubs like Bangkok. Read the full analysis.
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