Budget 2026: Customs duty slabs set for big revamp; tariff structure to be simplified

As part of a wider overhaul, the government is also looking to revisit and recalibrate the duty structure governing transactions between special economic zones. (AI image) Budget 2026: The Narendra Modi government is looking to revamp the customs duty slabs and tariff structure in the Union Budget 2026. FM Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present […]

Harvey Weinstein says jurors were bullied into convicting him. A judge is set to rule

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein returns to court Thursday, seeking to get his latest sex crime conviction thrown out because anger and apprehensions flared among jurors during deliberations last spring. Harvey Weinstein says jurors were bullied into convicting him. A judge is set to rule It’s the latest convoluted turn in the former Hollywood honcho’s […]

Mobiles to appliances: Samsung set for AI play

LAS VEGAS: With artificial intelligence the dominant theme of the world’s largest consumer electronics show, CES 2026 , Samsung Electronics unveiled its ‘Companion to AI living’ vision at The First Look, its preview event.“Samsung is building a more unified, more personal experience across mobile, visual display, home appliances and services,” said T M Roh, CEO […]

Did Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone fight on Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani set after breakup? Naveen Kaushik reveals truth

Published on: Jan 07, 2026 10:31 am IST Naveen Kaushik talked about his experience filming Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and the professional relationship between Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.  Bollywood actor Naveen Kaushik is currently riding high on success as Dhurandhar continues its thunderous run at the box office. However, his journey in mainstream cinema […]

Jason Shah says 90% of Indian actors are insecure, just bring their name to set: ‘Everybody just copies everybody’

Actor Jason Shah, who appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, recently shared his views on the current state of Indian cinema, observing that the industry is caught in a cycle of imitation rather than innovation. In an interview with News18, he also spoke candidly about what he sees as a major drawback among Indian actors, […]

After prolonged cloudy spell, sun set to shine on FMCG companies; benign inflation, lower GST rates expected to lift nos

MUMBAI: After months of sluggishness, demand recovery is in sight for consumer goods companies, partly helped by GST cuts which drove down prices of a host of household essentials and left more money in the hands of shoppers. There have been some initial signs of revival on the ground already, firms said in their recent […]

‘Ranveer Singh treated us like friends, Akshaye Khanna maintained distance’: Dhurandhar co-star reveals on set vibe

Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar is undoubtedly one of the most talked about films at the moment. Not only did it rock the box-office with record-breaking collections but also gave netizens their latest obsession — Ranveer Singh as Hamza and Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait. Both the actors have wonderfully portrayed their respective roles in the […]

Economy

Haryana set to witness launch of India’s first hydrogen train

Haryana is set to witness the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train. Northern Railway’s ambitious project, which will operate between Jind and Sonipat, is in its final stages of preparation, a Haryana government statement said here on Tuesday. A stable and uninterrupted 11 kV power supply has been ensured for the hydrogen plant established in […]

ET NOW & ET NOW Swadesh set to roll out ‘Budget Yatra’

MUMBAI: ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh are set to roll out Budget Bharat Yatra 2026, an initiative that seeks to create grassroots-driven budget expectation series, emphasising how the Union Budget can unlock opportunities for businesses, youth, MSMEs, and the next generation of entrepreneurs.Budget Yatra 2026 will be a month-long, multi-city series designed to go […]