EU slaps flat customs duty on cheap goods from China

IANS | July 6, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The abolition of the customs duty-free exemption for low-value imported goods from China to the EU imposes a flat 3 euro duty per declaration line. The measure concerns purchases from countries such as China, aiming to rationalise imports and enhance transparency, according to an article in the Greek City Times.

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission links over 104 crore health records

IANS | July 6, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The healthcare initiative of the government, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), has built one of the world's largest digital health ecosystems, with more than 104 crore health records now linked to over 93 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) accounts, according to an official fact-sheet released on Monday.

Public, employees slam Balochistan budget as 'anti-people'

IANS | July 6, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Balochistan government's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year has sparked widespread criticism from government employees, opposition lawmakers and ordinary residents, with many arguing that it offers little relief to people struggling with unemployment, poor public services and rising living costs, a report has said.