July 16, 2026

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Celebrating 250 years of heritage in Lucknow: Chikankari, the timeless poetry in thread | Lucknow News

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Every celebrity’s visit to Lucknow is incomplete without exploring its iconic chikankari products where tradition, art and culture come alive in every embroidered thread. Lucknow’s world-renowned chikankari embroidery is a symbol of India’s rich textile heritage. Intricately handwoven by skilled artisans, chikan garments are celebrated globally for their elegance and craftsmanship. Unlike many world embroideries…

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GST overhaul to boost consumer spending; FMCG, footwear QSRs, grocery sector to gain: Report

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The sweeping GST rate reductions announced this week will bolster consumer spending and benefit sectors such as footwear, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), FMCG, and grocery retail, according to Global financial consultancy Bernstein. In a report, Bernstein flagged a notable shift: the reduction of GST on personal care and household products — including soaps, shampoo, hair oil,…

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Celebrating 250 years of heritage in Lucknow: Bone carving, an ancient craft that still endures | Lucknow News

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In the heart of Lucknow, where culture breathes through narrow lanes and timehonoured traditions, an ancient art quietly endures—bone carving, a practice where skilled hands transform humble remains into intricate expressions of beauty. It is more than craftsmanship; it is poetry etched in ivory tones, a delicate fusion of heritage, patience and passion passed down…

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Agri GST cuts lower farm costs: FSII welcomes move; industry seeks relief for seeds too

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The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) on Saturday welcomed the GST Council’s decision to slash rates on key agricultural inputs but urged the government to extend similar relief to the seed sector.According to FSII, the reduction of GST on fertiliser raw materials, bio-pesticides, micronutrients and farm machinery will lower input costs and strengthen…

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Hazratbal plaque vandalism row : BJP vows strict action; Omar Abdullah asks why was national emblem at a shrine? | India News

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NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday condemned the defacement of plaque bearing National Emblem at Srinagar’s Hazratbul Shrine. However, he said that the plaque should not have been placed in religious places in the first place.While talking to reporters, Abdullah said that LG-led J&K government should focus on work instead…

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‘We had to abruptly cut their contract’ – BCCI secretary on Dream11’s exit as title sponsors | Cricket News

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Indian cricket team (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images/Getty Images) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ended its association with Dream11 as Team India’s jersey sponsor, a move triggered by the newly passed Online Gaming Bill. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the contract with the fantasy sports platform, originally set to…

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam summoned for red-ball training camp ahead of South Africa Tests | Cricket News

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Babar Azam of Pakistan (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Babar Azam along with 10 other players, has been summoned for a red-ball training camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The camp is scheduled to begin on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming home Test series against South Africa.The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday…

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