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Identifying State-specific Species Key to Boost India's Seafood Exports: Minister
Value addition and identifying state-specific species hold key to boosting India's seafood exports, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has said.Singh underscored the importance of value addition in Indian seafood to enhance its export potential.Speaking at the 'Seafood...
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TN to Form SPV to Manage Co-working Spaces, Link Centres with Job Placement Services
The Tamil Nadu government will establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to oversee the network of co-working spaces planned under the Chief Minister's project, ensuring smooth operations regardless of changes in government or bureaucracy.The SPV will function as a private...
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Madras HC to Hear Today Plea against Chennai Corporation's Private Sanitation Contract
The Madras High Court will on Tuesday hear a petition opposing the Greater Chennai Corporation's decision to hand over sanitation work in two city zones to a private contractor -- a move that has triggered intense protests from workers.On June 16, the Corporation awarded a...
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Air India Flight Door Fails to Open at Raipur Airport; Passengers Stranded for an Hour
A technical snag in an Air India flight arriving from Delhi led to a tense hour-long delay at Raipur airport, leaving around 160 passengers, including a sitting MLA, stranded inside the aircraft with no immediate explanation.Flight AI 2797 departed Delhi at 8.15 p.m. and...
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India's Financial Inclusion Schemes Connecting Millions to the Mainstream
The government's financial inclusion schemes -- from Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) to MUDRA and the quintessential UPI-based digital payments -- are shifting India's growth story from being metro-centric to truly national, according to a report on Monday.According...
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Kerala Govt Unlikely to Approve Liquor Home Delivery Proposal
The Kerala government has, for all practical purposes, decided against approving the Kerala State Beverages (Marketing Manufacturing) Corporation Limited's (BEVCO) proposal to introduce home delivery of liquor.According to top sources, the Pinarayi Vijayan government...
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FM Sitharaman Set to Table Revised Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was all set to introduce revised Income Tax Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Monday.The updated Income Tax Bill 2025 incorporates 285 suggestions from the Parliamentary Select Committee. The new legislation aims to simplify tax...
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CM Stalin to Launch Projects in Udumalpet, Pollachi Today
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will be on an extensive tour of Udumalpet and Pollachi in Coimbatore district on Monday, during which he will participate in a series of official programmes, unveil statues of prominent leaders, and inaugurate new development...
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CM Stalin to Visit UK, Germany to Attract Investors to TN
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will embark on an official visit to the UK and Germany later this month or in the first week of September, with a focus on attracting fresh investments to the state.According to highly placed sources, the itinerary will include meetings...
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Over 45,000 Engineering Seats Likely to Remain Vacant in TN Despite Record Enrolment
Even as the Tamil Nadu Engineering admissions (TNEA-2025) began with a record-breaking enrolment of over 3.02 lakh students, more than 45,000 engineering seats under the state's single-window admission system are expected to remain vacant this year.The tentative allotment...
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TN Fishermen on Indefinite Strike in Rameswaram in Protest against Arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
The fishing community in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram has gone on an indefinite strike after seven fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing.Tension has gripped the area. The arrests took...
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Early signs India may recalibrate its strategic posture post US tariffs: Report
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to visit China after six years and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval engaging with Russia on key defence deals, there are early signs that India may recalibrate its strategic posture and the shift in geopolitical alignment is...
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Need Unified Approach to Boost Infra Growth in Northeast: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, has underscored a unified approach to accelerate infrastructure growth in northeastern region (NER), an official statement said on Friday.The minister outlined five...
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50 PC Tariffs by US Bad Policy Move, India Must Continue to Protect Its Farmers: SBI Report
Imposition of 25 per cent penalty on goods trade with India, with a proposition of additional 25 per cent on the world's largest democracy, can be a bad policy decision for the US and its people, an SBI Research report said on Friday.On the other hand, India - strategically...
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We Will Not Bow before Trump: Odisha's Jagatsinghpur Farmers Back PM Modi's Stand
Reacting strongly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement that "India will never compromise on the interests of farmers", local farmers in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district have voiced their support and trust in his leadership amid rising...
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Leaders Slam Trump's Tariff Threat over Russian Oil; Call for Retaliatory Measures
Leaders across India's political spectrum on Thursday strongly reacted to US President Donald Trump's announcement of imposing a punitive 25 per cent tariff on India for continuing to buy oil from Russia -- a move that would raise total tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per...
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Urea Crisis Haunts Karnataka Farmers: BJP Blames Siddaramaiah Govt for the Situation
The BJP on Thursday blamed the Siddaramaiah government for "failing" to resolve the urea crisis in the state, which has dampened the spirits of the farmers who were expecting a better yield due to a decent amount of rainfall.The situation has compelled farmers to struggle...
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Lower Bhavani Project Canal Renovation Fully Completed: TN Water Resources Dept
The extensive renovation and modernisation of the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) Canal, a lifeline for farmers in Erode, Tiruppur, and Karur districts, has been fully completed, according to senior Water Resources Department (WRD) officials.The...
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Real-time Digital Bus Arrival Display Boards Coming up in 616 Locations in Chennai
Chennai's bus commuters will soon have access to real-time updates on bus routes and arrival times, thanks to the installation of digital LED boards at 616 bus stops and terminuses across the city.The initiative is part of the 'Intelligent Transport System' (ITS) project,...
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Cong Chief Kharge Blames Govt over Increased Tariffs; Says US Fails to Understand Steel Frame India Is Made of
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the US administration's decision to double tariffs on Indian goods, calling it a "foreign policy disaster" that cannot be blamed on the past...
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Gujarat Govt Rolls Out RS 1.5 Crore Financial Assistance to Upgrade Grant-in-aid Schools
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced Rs 1.5 crore financial assistance to upgrade infrastructure in grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools across the state.This decision, under the banner of Mission School of Excellence 2.0 and aligning with the...
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6TH Round of India-US Negotiations on Aug 25 Important: Morgan Stanley
The sixth round of India-US negotiations to reach an interim trade deal, currently slated for August 25, will be important as US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 per cent tariffs on India, raising the total tariffs to 50 per cent effective from August 27, a...
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India Celebrates 'National Handloom Day' Today to Honour 'Swadeshi Movement'
India is celebrating the 11th National Handloom Day on Thursday, recognising the country's rich weaving traditions and the skilled artisans who keep them alive. The celebration honours the historic 'Swadeshi Movement' launched on August 7, 1905, which promoted indigenous...
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India's Rise under PM Modi VS America's Decline under Trump: TN BJP Slams US Tariff Hike
Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad has issued a strong statement condemning the United States government's decision to impose a total of 50 per cent customs duty on Indian goods, calling it a "desperate and self-destructive move" by President Donald Trump.He...
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Ready to Pay 'heavy Price' for Welfare of Farmers, Fishermen: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he is ready to bear the cost of protecting India's agricultural trade and the country would never compromise on farmers and fishermen interests, as US President Donald Trump announced to impose 50 per cent tariffs on...