Amid the US-China tariff war, Indian solar industry stakeholders urge the government for safeguard duty on Chinese imports of polysilicon, ingot, and wafers. They highlight the need for incentives to boost domestic manufacturing, ensuring investment protection against Chinese dumping, which threatens India's solar goals. Moreover, fiscal incentives and policy reorientation are requested to enhance upstream segment growth.
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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the Israeli government for the "cold-blooded murder" of over 400 Palestinian civilians, including children, emphasizing that such acts reveal their inhumanity. She condemned Israel's recent airstrikes in Gaza, praised the resilience of the Palestinian people, and called for global acknowledgment of the oppression Palestinians face.
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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticizes young Indian batters Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for their dismissals in the Brisbane Test, emphasizing their need for greater hunger for runs. He contrasts their approach with established players like Kohli and Rohit, highlighting the youngsters' need to learn from legends like Sunil Gavaskar.
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