EAC-PM suggests deregulating timber cultivation; proposes measures to make India a net exporter
The Economic Advisory Council to the PM has recommended deregulating the felling and transit of high-value timber trees like Teak, Gurjan, and Mernati. This move aims to transform India from a timber importer to an exporter, boosting farmers' income and improving soil carbon content. Key Points
Economic TimesOverseas buyers see 'Vision' in Apple's new offing; it's being resold for $5,000
On Japan's Mercari marketplace, the base 256 GB model sold for $5,400, sellers on China's Taobao are asking $5,000 and there's one seller on Singapore's Lazada seeking $6,300 for the device. In Hong Kong's bustling Mong Kok, an electronics importer specialising in getting gadgets early, asks for $4,580, with the price shifting on a daily basis. His advice: best to wait. Key Points
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