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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) of India said in August 2024 that it will outlaw the import of laptops, PCs, and their parts. This indicates that in order to import these goods, businesses and people will need to apply for a license from the government. The notification, which was approved on August 3, was changed the next day, delaying implementation until November 1 to give the sector three months to reassess. However, the ruling has raised concerns about supply interruptions and price hikes if the restrictions take effect.Before bringing in desktops, laptops, or even tablets, Indian enterprises will…

Byelection results were announced on September 8th. Election was conducted on September 5th.These by-elections have witnessed a united front from the INDIA alliance in certain constituencies, notably Ghosi in Uttar Pradesh and Dumri in Jharkhand. Out of these seven seats, the BJP formerly held three and the Samajwadi Party, CPI(M), JMM, and Congress held one each. The seven seats are: Boxanagar and Dhanpur in Tripura, Dumri in Jharkhand, Ghosi in Uttar Pradesh, Puthuppally in Kerala, Dhupguri in West Bengal, and Bageshwar in Uttarakhand BJP in Tripura The communists’ time in the northeastern state of Tripura, formerly considered as a Left…

Team India has revealed the lineup that will compete in the world cup and attempt to win the trophy a third time following their victory in 1983 and 2011. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the squad for India’s World Cup team.  In the Indian cricket team at the World Cup are skipper Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav. The World Cup is cricket’s most prestigious tournament, showcasing the…

Oleksii Reznikov, the defence minister of Ukraine, has announced his resignation. Mr. Reznikov had been serving  as the defence minister from the start of the war. The removal of Mr. Reznikov was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, citing the need for “new approaches” in the defence ministry. The Russia Ukraine war On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. The invasion has caused Europe’s fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II, with more than 8 million Ukrainians fleeing the country and a quarter of the population displaced. The war has also had a significant impact on the global economy,…

(Image source :The Quint) Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma , has revealed that the bill which proposed a ban on polygamy had received overwhelming support from the public. It had received 146 suggestions in favour of the bill and 3 against the bill . The total suggestions were 149 .Earlier this year, the Chief Minister of Assam has said that the state will take “Legislative Action” to outlaw polygamy and that an “Expert committee” will be established to research the matter. What is polygamy? Polygamy is a marital arrangement where an individual has multiple spouses simultaneously. It encompasses various…

It has been a frenzied start to the football season. With the emergence of the Arab league ,a majority of players went to the Arab league with heavy contracts following the Crisitano Ronaldo transfer. Messi also left Europe to join American side Inter Miami. Chelsea are also large spenders in this market. There are many reputed journalists in the transfer segment . Known for his famous “Here we go!” catchphrase , Fabrizio Romano is a highly respected transfer journalist who provides real-time updates on transfer news and negotiations. Ornstein is known for his reliable reporting on transfer news and other…

(Image source: NDTV) Following the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, Japan stated on Tuesday that harassment of its citizens in China was “extremely regrettable” and confirmed that a brick had been hurled at the embassy there. As Japan started releasing cleaned wastewater from the wrecked plant in an operation in Tokyo that the United Nations’ nuclear inspector has deemed is safe, China last week imposed a ban on all seafood imports from its neighbour. Since then, Japan has boosted security around schools and diplomatic missions and advised its residents living in China to maintain a low profile.A…

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visited China from August 27-30, 2024, in a bid to improve relations between the world’s two largest economies. Raimondo met with Chinese officials and business leaders in Beijing and Shanghai, and discussed a range of issues, including trade, investment, and intellectual property. Raimondo said that the United States wants to have a “stable and productive relationship” with China, but that it will not back down from its concerns about unfair trade practices. Ths US Department of commerce have stated that the purpose of visit is to reduce problems faced by US businessman and seek potential…

F1 is back from summer break. The Dutch GP is held from 25th to 27th of August . The season is dominated by Verstappen and red bull . But there has been some pleasant surprise ,in the form of Alonso and Norris who have been exciting in otherwise a boring season . Max Verstappen is on course to win his third consecutive Formula One world championship after a dominant start to the 2024 season. The Dutchman has won 10 of the first 12 races, and is nearly double the points of his teammate Sergio Perez in the standings. Verstappen’s Red…

(Image source : India today) China’s President Xi Jinping has guaranteed his support for Bangladesh . This comes in wake of Bangladesh staunch opposition to external interference . They would also like to deepen their cooperation through their Belt and Road initiative China has been a major supporter of Bangladesh for many years. It has provided billions of dollars in aid and investment, and has helped Bangladesh to develop its infrastructure, economy, and military. China’s support has been crucial to Bangladesh’s transformation from a poor, agrarian country to a lower-middle-income country. Sheikh Hasina’s stance on foreign interference Bangladesh Prime Minister…