Govt hikes gold, silver import duty to 15 pc to ease forex pressure

IANS | May 13, 2026 9:14 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The government on Wednesday announced a hike in customs duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent from 6 per cent as policymakers move to contain pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves and the external account amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Lokesh Kanakaraj's 'DC' trailer to be premiered at Cannes

IANS | May 13, 2026 8:53 AM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) The makers of director Arun Matheswaran's upcoming film 'DC', featuring ace director Lokesh Kanakaraj as the hero, have now announced that the film's trailer is to be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15.