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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As the world rushes for gold, silver is also now back in vogue. Known as “the poor man’s gold", silver benefits from a correlation with gold, which just breached the $3,000 per ounce mark.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On 21 March, ready-to-wear label Bodice returned to the runway (a big lawn) in Delhi with a standalone showcase for its spring-summer 2025 collection that blended India’s textile heritage with Japanese influences. At the heart of the collection was Bemberg by Asahi Kasei, a 100% regenerated cellulose fibre, cupro crafted from cotton linter.

vacuum flasks and aluminium foil, during the month so far to guard domestic players from cheap imports from the neighbouring country. These duties were imposed as these products — Soft Ferrite Cores, certain thickness of vacuum insulated flask, aluminium foil, and Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid — were exported to India from China at below normal prices. In separate notifications, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Department of Revenue, said that the duty imposed «shall be levied for a period of five years» on imports of Soft Ferrite Cores, vacuum insulated flask, and Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid. The anti-dumping duty of up to USD 873 per tonne was imposed provisionally on aluminium foil for six months. The government has imposed the duty in the range of USD 276 per tonne to USD USD 986 per tonne on imports of the acid (a water treatment chemical) from China and Japan. On imports of Soft Ferrite Cores (used in electric vehicles, chargers, and telecom devices), up to 35 per cent duty was imposed on CIF (cost, insurance freight) value.

Speaking at a Business Today event here, Jaishankar also said that after decades of hearing the virtues of globalisation, the world today is grappling with the reality of industrial policies, export controls and tariff wars. He said that ensuring a favourable energy environment for coming decades is understandably one of India's key diplomatic objectives. Beyond fossil fuels, it extends to developing and deploying renewables on a large scale as well as exploring the potential of small modular reactors, he said. «The fifth biggest economy of the world must necessarily develop a broad and diverse set of energy relationships,» Jaishankar said.

One Piece is set to resume its Egghead Arc after a hiatus that began in October last year. One Piece Part 2 will premiere on April 5, bringing back the Straw Hat Pirates for an action-packed continuation of their adventure, as mentioned in a report by Collider. To mark the occasion, Crunchyroll and Toei Animation have planned a grand premiere weekend, featuring two brand-new episodes and an extensive 83-minute recap special, as per the Collider report. This event aims to help fans catch up on the story and set the stage for the next chapter in Luffy's journey. A Global Premiere with a Packed Lineup

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies declined on Friday as escalating geopolitical tensions and concerns over US tariffs dampened investor appetite for risk. Global policymakers struck a cautious tone amid central bank meetings this week, highlighting economic and political uncertainty. The US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England all kept interest rates unchanged, citing trade tensions and inflation risks.

Perplexity AI is in talks to raise funds at an $18 billion valuation, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, as the Nvidia-backed startup looks to grow and capture soaring demand for its search tools. The jump in valuation doubles the previous $9 billion figure, reported by Reuters in November. Perplexity is an AI startup that provides information by searching the internet, just like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, and is backed by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and Japan's SoftBank Group.

foreign central banks and others confront the spillovers from President Donald Trump's fast-moving effort to rewire international trade. With analysts in the U.S. noting the stagflationary direction of the U.S. outlook — weaker output and higher prices — central banks globally are parsing what the fallout may mean for them.

The data came in the wake of Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's warning, made after its decision to keep interest rates steady on Wednesday, that rising food costs and stronger-than-expected wage growth could push up underlying inflation. The increase in the core consumer price index (CPI), which strips away the effect of volatile fresh food costs, compared with a median market forecast of a 2.9% gain. That kept core inflation above the BOJ's 2% target for the 35th straight month. It slowed from the previous month's 3.2% rise due largely to the resumption of subsidies to curb fuel costs, government data showed on Friday. A separate index that excludes the effects of both fresh food and fuel costs, closely watched by the BOJ as a broader price trend indicator, rose 2.6% in February from a year earlier after climbing 2.5% in January. It was the fastest year-on-year increase since March 2024, when it rose 2.9%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India's auto parts manufacturers are bracing for an uncertain future, as large automakers boost production of electric vehicles (EVs) at the expense of petrol and diesel models, in a shift that is transforming the requirements for components and increasing the role of technology.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The billionaire-led Berkshire Hathway earlier this week disclosed it had increased its shareholding in Japan’s five biggest trading houses. The Omaha-based conglomerate hiked its stake in Mitsui to 9.82%, in Mitsubishi to 9.67%, in Itochu to 8.53%, in Marubeni to 9.3% and in Sumitomo to 9.29%.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game was released on March 20 and is priced at $69.99. It can be purchased from Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy.

Leader of Opposition in the Upper House Mallikarjun Kharge asked the government the total expenditure incurred by Indian embassies on arrangements for the prime minister's foreign visits in the past three years. He also asked for visit-wise details of expenses under major heads such as hotel arrangements, community receptions, transport arrangements and other miscellaneous expenditures among others. The data on country-wise expenditure on foreign visits by the prime minister, including the expenditure on official, accompanying, security and media delegations, in 2022, 2023 and 2024 was shared in a tabulated form in his response. According to the data, an expenditure of Rs 22,89,68,509 was incurred on the visit of the prime minister to the US in June 2023, while the expenditure incurred was Rs 15,33,76,348 on the September 2024 visit to the same country.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Governments in rich countries are set to issue a record $17 trillion in bonds this year as the higher cost of refinancing existing debts continues to push their interest bills higher, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday.

If you’re planning to visit Japan soon, be prepared to adapt to this unique system, where cleanliness is maintained through personal responsibility and a deep respect for the environment. But why does Japan follow this system?

Following the move, shares of major steel companies climbed up on the bourses, with state-owned SAIL ending the day 3.99% up on the BSE, while Tata Steel gained 2.52%, JSW Steel 1.35% and Jindal Steel & Power 0.25%. The proposal came following an investigation on a complaint from Indian Steel Association into the sudden surge in imports of non-alloy and alloy steel flat products.

Japan Airlines on Wednesday. The airline plans to replace its older Boeing 767 aircraft with 11 new planes from Airbus.

Narisawa isn't just a meal — it's a performance. From the moment you step in, the serene atmosphere sets the stage for chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's culinary artistry. The 2023 revamp has only heightened its allure, with a sleek, modern aesthetic that lets the food take centre stage.