Setback for Tamil Nadu as Centre declines consent for anti-NEET bill | Chennai News – The Times of India

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin announced on Friday that the Assembly resolution seeking exemption from NEET for the state has been declined by the Centre, news agency PTI reported.The resolution, which was sent for Presidential assent, has been rejected. Despite this setback, Stalin reaffirmed the state’s commitment to abolishing the National Eligibility cum…

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Loungewear brand Sweet Dreams opens 50th store, accelerates omnichannel strategy – ET Retail

New Delhi: Homegrown loungewear and comfortwear brand Sweet Dreams has opened its 50th exclusive brand outlet (EBO), doubling down on its offline strategy. Founded in 1989, Sweet Dreams operates across the athleisure, sleepwear, innerwear, and kidswear segments. The company’s chairman and managing director, Hitesh Ruparelia, said the EBO model is a crucial lever in the…

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Donald Trump administration revises reciprocal tariffs for 14 countries including India – check full list – The Times of India

A discrepancy emerged between the White House annex and Trump’s Rose Garden presentation charts for at least 14 economies. US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announcement on ‘Liberation Day’ left many confused due to different rates visible in the chart that Trump displayed and the annexure released as part of White House’s executive order.For example,…

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‘Extremely unfortunate’: LS Speaker Om Birla slams Sonia Gandhi over Waqf Bill ‘bulldozed through’ remark | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday strongly criticised Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi over her comments regarding the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that her remarks were “unfortunate” and undermined parliamentary democracy.Without directly naming Sonia Gandhi, Birla noted that the Bill underwent thorough parliamentary procedure, with discussions lasting 13 hours…

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Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus presents throwback picture to PM Modi at bilateral meet in Thailand | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Friday presented a throwback picture of Indian Science Congress from 2015 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the bilateral meet in Thailand.In the picture, PM Modi can be seen awarding a gold medal to Yunus at the 102nd Indian Science Congress.Sharing the images, government of Bangladesh said,…

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Jos Buttler Exclusive: ‘Cricket is flooded with numbers, and I think there’s sometimes too much of it’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler in action against RCB. (IPL | X) Over the years, Jos Buttler has experienced numerous highs and lows in his cricket career. He was a pivotal cog in Eoin Morgan’s England side, which revolutionised ODI cricket with its attacking mindset.Jos Buttler, who succeeded Eoin Morgan in June 2022 and promptly won…

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KKR’s Venkatesh Iyer laughs out question on price-tag pressure | Cricket News – The Times of India

Venkatesh Iyer (Photo Source: X) Venkatesh Iyer denies feeling any pressure from being the costliest-ever Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player and focuses solely on how he can contribute to benefit the team’s performance. The vice-captain of the defending champions was bought for a massive Rs 23.75 crore at the mega auction last November. Iyer scored…

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‘I am truly sorry’: South Korea’s Yoon after being removed from office – The Times of India

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, officially removing him from office and bringing his controversial tenure to an abrupt end.The ruling on Friday came after months of political turmoil following Yoon’s declaration of martial law, which triggered nationwide protests and a fierce political crisis.In a short statement after…

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Why is stock market crashing today? 4 factors for BSE Sensex, Nifty50 plunging over 1% – The Times of India

Donald Trump intensified international trade tensions by implementing a universal 10% baseline tariff on US imports. (AI image) Stock market crash: Indian stock market indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, crashed on Friday amid global market turmoil triggered by growing recession concerns and new tariff declarations from US President Donald Trump. BSE Sensex and Nifty50 plunged…

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PM Modi meets Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus, first since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster | India News – The Times of India

Photo/ministryof external affairs NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting with the chief advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, as both leaders discussed bilateral relations between the two nations. The meeting was held on the sidelines of Bimstec (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit, for…

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