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Priyanka Chopra Jonas was honored with the Global Vanguard Honor at the Gold House Gold Gala 2026 for her significant contributions to cross-cultural narratives. She stunned in a unique Amit Aggarwal couture gown, a reimagined two-decade-old Chikankari sari, celebrating Indian craftsmanship. Her career continues to redefine global representation for South Asian talent.

Sonamukhi, an SC-reserved constituency in Bankura, South Bengal, is characterized by its agricultural hinterland and textile artisan economy. While a former Left Front stronghold, it shifted to the BJP in 2021. Loom-related livelihood concerns present a potential opportunity for the TMC to regain ground in this moderately safe BJP seat.

Kailash Poojary's journey from fashion show choreographer to a celebrated name in haute couture embroidery highlights the resurgence of handcrafted detail. His work, gracing global runways and major award ceremonies, underscores the enduring value of patience, craft, and belief in a fast-paced fashion world.

A distant Middle East conflict is now impacting Indian households, driving up costs for everyday essentials like LPG, cooking oil, and dry fruits. Furniture, electronics, and even paint are becoming pricier due to rising petrochemical and shipping expenses. Air travel and fuel prices are also climbing, with potential for further hikes as oil companies face significant losses.

The agreement was signed between Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s minister for trade and investment Todd McClay.

Jamalpur, a rural SC-dominated constituency in Purba Bardhaman, thrives on paddy and potato farming, with voters prioritizing agricultural wages, irrigation, and welfare schemes. Historically a Left bastion, it's now a comfortably marginal TMC seat, with the party's hold strengthened by effective welfare delivery and a strong rural SC base, making it a key anchor for their district-level performance against BJP.

Sixty years of leftism & quasi-leftism killed the city & state’s economic vitality. But a revival isn’t hard. Policy needs to build on moribund industrial bases & stock exchange. Plus, prioritise learning English

Gujarat Manufacturers Are Optimistic About The Revival Marked By New Styles And Wider Application Of The Fabric. Capacity Utilization Of Units Has Risen, Export Order Books Look Good. Profit Margins, However, Still Frayed

'Forget fast fashion', says Shanti Banaras' co-founder Khushi Shah, as she's keen on rewriting the future of the Banarasi silhouette while honouring her 70-year-old heritage label.

The Indian rupee is facing significant pressure, weakening against the US dollar due to soaring crude oil prices driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign fund outflows. Despite India's robust economic growth, the currency's slide continues as the Reserve Bank of India intervenes to curb volatility rather than target a specific exchange rate.

India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion within five years. The pact will offer duty-free access for many Indian exports, benefiting sectors like Agra's leather industry. New Zealand gains tariff reductions on key products, while India protects sensitive agricultural goods.

Sports goods manufacturing in India has huge economic potential. Yet, Pakistan’s Sialkot outperforms us. For more clusters like Jalandhar & Meerut, policies, investments & infra need to happen in tandem

India-New Zealand FTA: It aims to double bilateral trade, provide Indian exporters duty-free access to the New Zealand market, and attract investments worth $20 billion over the next 15 years.

India and New Zealand have signed a 'once-in-a-generation' trade pact, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to New Zealand. The agreement aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion in five years and includes a $20 billion investment commitment from New Zealand. Both nations are optimistic about the pact's potential to boost economic growth and cooperation across various sectors.

Exporters and end consumers are not permitted to file claims directly, although some companies, such as FedEx, may opt to pass on the refunded amounts at their discretion.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal criticized actor Vijay's understanding of Tamil Nadu politics, stating electoral success requires grassroots work and predicting a similar outcome for film personalities in politics. He expressed confidence in the AIADMK-BJP alliance winning the upcoming election, while also praising Tirupur's industrial growth and outlining the Centre's plans to boost textile exports and develop similar hubs nationwide.