Self-reliance gains: Vocal for local push trims import bills for top firms; PLI schemes, duty hikes drive shift

India’s push for self-reliance in manufacturing is beginning to show results, with several consumer-facing companies cutting back sharply on their dependence on imports. As per ET, a study of 20 listed firms in automobiles, electronics and FMCG found that foreign exchange outflows as a share of sales have dropped significantly between FY20 and FY25, mainly…

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Elphinstone Road bridge to be rebuilt as double decker by ’27 | Mumbai News

Mumbai: The 112-year-old Elphinstone Road Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Prabhadevi, closed to traffic on Sep 12, will be rebuilt with a modern double-decker design by January 2027. The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC/MahaRail), on behalf of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), will dismantle the ageing structure and construct a replacement that…

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Residents of South West Delhi Villages Protest Toll Charges, Demand U-Turn Cuts Reopened on UER-2 | Delhi News

New Delhi: Residents of southwest Delhi villages near the Mundka-Bakkarwala toll plaza on the Urban Extension Road-II staged a protest on Saturday, demanding exemption from toll charges and the reopening of the closed cuts near the plaza. The 54.2km UER-2, inaugurated on Aug 17, is meant to improve connectivity, especially with Indira Gandhi International Airport.The…

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IMA’s objections based on monopoly and competitive fear: Homeopathic associations write to CM | Pune News

Pune: An umbrella body of homeopathic doctors’ associations in the state has written to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis justifying the registration of the homeopaths, who have completed the one-year certificate course in modern pharmacology (BHMS-CCMP), with the Maharashtra Medical Council. The letter sent on Friday claimed that the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) objections are based…

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Emotional Sensitivity and Career Progress for All

Daily Numerology Horoscope, September 13: Today brings a mix of emotional sensitivity, professional progress, and relationship dynamics for all signs. Number 1 must persevere despite low energy—an emerging attraction in investments and the workplace is promising. Number 2 deals with domestic tensions but excels professionally; diplomacy is key in both love and work. Number 3…

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Optical illusion: Only a person who has eagle-sharp vision can spot the ‘LCD’ in just 9 seconds

This optical illusion challenges readers to find the word “LCD” hidden among rows of “LED” within 9 seconds. It’s designed to test visual acuity and brain coordination. These puzzles not only entertain but also sharpen focus and improve observation skills, offering a quick mental workout that enhances attention span and reduces stress. Optical illusions are…

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Mumbai: Drug resistant infections emerge as major public health problem in India | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Drug-resistant infections, which cause close to 3 lakh deaths in India annually, are emerging as a major public health problem that could be checked by educating the public about misusing antibiotics and updating the curriculum of undergraduate medical studies.This summation comes from infectious diseases specialists gathered in Mumbai for the 15th Annual Conference of…

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