Kings College London, UK’s one of the major independent school is scheduled to take part in an education fair ‘India and International Premier School Exhibition’ on Sunday (13) in Jammu.
The educational institution will showcase the education culture of the college to the visitors.
Director, marketing and admissions, King’s College India, Disha Narwal, said, “the students come to King’s College India to enjoy not just learning but also the experience of being at the college. This means that although we offer a rich and varied curriculum, we also offer comprehensive co-curricular programmes containing cultural, sporting and charitable activities.”
‘Premier Schools Exhibitions’ is the biggest exhibition series in Asia on Schools Admission, which started in 2004. The show moves to 14 cities in India and several locations in foreign countries such as Thailand, South Korea, Nepal, UAE, and Oman.
Affairs Exhibitions & Media Pvt Ltd started the ‘Premier Schools Exhibition’ with an aim to bring new-age progressive schools and the parents’ on a single platform, to help the children and their parents to choose the right school for their education.
Tesco has increased the price of its meal deal, sparking shopper anger.
Clubcard members now pay £3.85 (up from £3.60), while non-members pay £4.25 (up from £4).
Premium meal deals also rise, costing up to £6 without a Clubcard.
Some shoppers threaten a boycott, while others argue the deal still offers value.
Tesco raises meal deal prices
Tesco has announced a price hike on its popular meal deals, prompting criticism from shoppers and even boycott threats.
From this week, the standard meal deal — which includes a main such as a sandwich or salad, a snack, and a drink — will cost £3.85 for Clubcard holders (up from £3.60), and £4.25 for non-Clubcard holders (up from £4).
The supermarket’s premium meal deal, which includes higher-end options, has also gone up from £5 to £5.50 for Clubcard holders, and from £5.50 to £6 for those without.
Shopper reactions divided
The price rise has sparked a wave of frustration online, with some customers claiming the deal no longer offers value.
On Reddit, one shopper wrote: “I will be boycotting the meal deal from [Tesco] when this hike occurs.” Another added: “That’s it, I’m legit done buying these now.”
A reader responding to Manchester Evening News said: “Everything that once was a deal no longer is.”
However, not all shoppers share the outrage. Marlene Whitehead commented: “That’s still good value.” While Peter Collins argued: “It’s actually still very good value compared to buying the items separately eg., Costa coffee on its own would be roughly £2.60.”
Do Tesco meal deals still save money?
Despite the increase, Tesco insists its meal deal remains competitive. Popular choices — such as a Tesco Chicken Club sandwich, an Egg Protein Pot, and a 500ml Coca-Cola — cost £6.50 if bought individually.
That means Clubcard members still save £2.65, while non-members save £2.25.
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FILE PHOTO: A pharmacist shows a box of Prednisolone by Zentiva in Brest, western France. -(FRED TANNEAU/AFP via Getty Images)
INDIA's Aurobindo Pharma on Wednesday (20) dismissed media reports suggesting it had finalised a deal to acquire Czech drugmaker Zentiva, calling the claims “premature” and added that no binding agreement has been signed.
The clarification came after The Economic Times reported that Aurobindo was the frontrunner to acquire Zentiva from US-based private equity firm Advent International in a deal valued between $5 billion and $5.5bn (around £3.95bn to £4.35bn). If confirmed, this would be the largest-ever overseas acquisition by an Indian pharmaceutical company.
However, Aurobindo issued a statement to stock exchanges denying that any agreement had been finalised.
“As part of our business strategy, the company regularly explores various strategic opportunities, including potential acquisitions and partnerships, which can enhance shareholder value,” Aurobindo Pharma said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.
“But at present, no binding agreement or definitive decision has been made by the Board of Directors of the company in relation to the transaction referred to in the said article(s). Accordingly, the said news item is premature and should not be relied upon,” the company added.
Aurobindo also assured investors that it would make timely disclosures if any definitive development arises that requires notification under India's regulator, SEBI.
The company's shares fell as much as 4.7 per cent during early trading on Wednesday after the report was published, but recovered slightly following the clarification. The stock closed 3.9 per cent lower on the NSE. So far in 2025, Aurobindo Pharma’s stock has dropped around 21 per cent, compared to a two per cent rise in the benchmark Nifty 50 index.
Advent International and Zentiva have not commented on the report.
Zentiva, based in Prague, is a well-known producer of generic medicines across Europe. If Aurobindo were to go ahead with the acquisition, it would mark a major step in expanding its presence in the European market and diversifying its portfolio beyond the US.
The reported deal would surpass other significant transactions in the Indian pharma sector, including Sun Pharma’s acquisition of Ranbaxy and Biocon Biologics’ buyout of Viatris’ biosimilar business.
Aurobindo is already active in international expansion. In July, its wholly owned US subsidiary signed a deal to acquire Lannett Company LLC, a generics manufacturer, for about $276 million (£218m). That deal is aimed at strengthening its manufacturing base and product offerings in the US.
The US remains a crucial market for Aurobindo, contributing nearly half of its annual revenue. Industry analysts say Indian pharma firms are increasingly pursuing global acquisitions to mitigate risks from potential US trade policies. US president Donald Trump had recently suggested steep tariffs on imported medicines.
“We’ll be putting initially a small tariff on pharmaceuticals, but in one year – one and a half years, maximum – it’s going to go to 150 per cent and then it’s going to go to 250 per cent because we want pharmaceuticals made in our country," Trump said in an interview.
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Britain’s food retailers have said that higher employer taxes and regulatory costs as well as increased staff wages are adding to inflationary pressure
British grocery inflation nudged down to stand at five per cent over the four weeks to 10 August, data from market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator showed on Tuesday (19), providing a little relief for consumers.
The figure, the most up-to-date snapshot of UK food inflation, compared with 5.2 per cent in last month’s report.
“We’ve seen a marginal drop in grocery price inflation this month, but we’re still well past the point at which price rises really start to bite and consumers are continuing to adapt their behaviour to make ends meet,” Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Worldpanel, said.
The researcher said prices were rising fastest in markets such as chocolate, fresh meat and coffee and falling fastest in champagne and sparkling wine, dog food and sugar confectionery.
Britain’s food retailers have said that higher employer taxes and regulatory costs as well as increased staff wages are adding to inflationary pressure from higher prices for commodities.
Trade body the British Retail Consortium, which represents Britain’s biggest retailers, predicts that food inflation will hit 6 per cent by the end of the year, putting more pressure on household budgets in the run-up to Christmas.
The Bank of England has forecast it will hit 5.5 per cent before Christmas and then fall back as global wholesale factors fade.
Official UK inflation data for July will be published on Wednesday. (Reuters)
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In his Independence Day address, Modi said the goods and services tax (GST) would be reformed and rates lowered by Diwali, which falls in October. (Photo: Getty Images)
INDIA’s government will reduce consumption tax rates by October, a top official said on Friday, hours after prime minister Narendra Modi announced reforms to support the economy amid trade tensions with the United States.
The federal government is planning a two-rate structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, removing the existing 12 per cent and 28 per cent slabs, the official told Reuters, requesting anonymity as the plans are still under discussion.
According to the official, 99 per cent of items currently taxed at 12 per cent, including butter, fruit juices, and dry fruits, will be shifted to 5 per cent. The move could affect companies such as Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, and Procter & Gamble.
The announcement follows rising trade tensions between New Delhi and Washington over US tariffs on Indian goods. Modi on Friday urged people to promote domestic products, with some of his supporters calling for a boycott of American goods.
In his Independence Day address, Modi said the goods and services tax (GST) would be reformed and rates lowered by Diwali, which falls in October.
"This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you. Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in goods and services tax. We are bringing next-generation GST reforms that will reduce the tax burden across the country," Modi said.
The final decision will be taken by the GST Council, chaired by the finance minister and comprising state finance ministers, the official said. The council is expected to meet by October.
Brokerage Citi estimates that about 20 per cent of items, including packaged food, beverages, apparel and hotel accommodation, are in the 12 per cent slab. These account for 5-10 per cent of consumption and 5-6 per cent of GST revenue.
If most of these are moved to the 5 per cent slab and some to 18 per cent, the government could see a revenue loss of about 500 billion rupees, or 0.15 per cent of GDP, Citi said. This could take the total policy stimulus for households in the 2025-26 financial year to 0.6-0.7 per cent of GDP, it added.