The government on Thursday raised the basic Customs duty on a range of products from consumer goods and automotive parts to fully and partly built vehicles and medical devices, among others. The hike was to the tune of 5-10 per cent with an additional surcharge slapped on the basic Customs duty, making goods costlier as a result.

Spotlight on Local Educational Efforts
The Nassau County Gavel Club (https://ncgavelclub.org) was started by Rosanna Gao, a 15 year old who attends Great Neck South High School on Long Island,