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Kerala Faces Power Crisis as Load Shedding Sparks Political Row
Kerala is facing one of its most severe power crises in recent years as a weak southwest monsoon has drastically reduced water levels in the state's hydroelectric reservoirs, forcing the return of load shedding and raising concerns over the government's preparedness to...
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CM Mohan Yadav to attend FAITH Conclave in Delhi, pitch MP's tourism potential
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in the two-day FAITH Conclave 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday, where policymakers and industry leaders will deliberate on measures to strengthen India's tourism sector and position it as a key driver of economic...
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IRCTC Unveils New Beta Website after MNIT Jaipur Students' Suggestions Promising Faster Bookings
Booking train tickets on the IRCTC website is set to become faster and more user-friendly. Indian Railways on Wednesday launched the beta version of the revamped IRCTC ticket booking portal, introducing a cleaner interface, simplified navigation, and several features aimed...
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Govt Hikes Windfall Duty on Diesel, ATF Exports
The Centre has raised windfall taxes on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) while lowering the levy on petrol exports, as surging global oil prices driven by the escalating US-Iran conflict boosted refining margins, with the revised rates taking effect from...
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TN Cabinet Set to Approve First TVK Govt's Budget Today
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will meet on Thursday to approve the State Budget for 2026-27, clearing the way for its presentation in the Legislative Assembly during the first week of August.The meeting, scheduled at the Secretariat, is...
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RRU, National Maritime Heritage Complex Sign MoU to Strengthen Maritime Education, Research
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in maritime education, research, training, heritage studies and capacity building, bringing together...
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Every Indian Seafarer in Gulf Region to Be Individually Accounted For: Govt
As the West Asia situation escalates, the government has said that every Indian seafarer in the affected Gulf region will be individually accounted for, irrespective of the vessel's flag.The government has launched a comprehensive 'Seafarer-First' response, directing an...
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TN Farmers Seek Equal Water Release for All Three Bhavanisagar Canal Systems
A large group of farmers from the Lower Bhavani irrigation command area has demanded equitable distribution of irrigation water among the three major canal systems fed by the Bhavanisagar dam, urging the Tamil Nadu government to abandon the existing staggered release...
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EAM Jaishankar meets European Council President in Brussels; reaffirms India-EU Push on trade, technology, strategic cooperation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met President of the European Council Antonio Costa in Brussels as he began a high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at further strengthening the India-European Union Strategic Partnership.The meeting comes during EAM...
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Eastern Railway Launches Magazine for Free Distribution among Vande Bharat Express Passengers
In an effort to enhance the travel experience on Indian Railways' premier Vande Bharat Express, the Howrah Division of Eastern Railway (ER) on Tuesday introduced a family "Phygital" magazine "Vande Express" to be distributed among passengers.The magazine will be distributed...
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Adani Electricity Cuts AT&C Losses with Crackdown on Power Theft
Adani Electricity's anti-theft drive has succeeded in significantly reducing its Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT C) losses to 4.46 per cent in FY 2025-26 from 4.7 per cent in the previous year, which positions it among the Discoms with the lowest AT&C losses...
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CBSE Clarifies 3-language Rule, Says Class 10 Students Must Clear School-based Assessment
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that the third language (R3) will not be included as a Board examination subject in the Class 10 examination for the current batch of Class 9 students.However, students will be required to successfully clear the...
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Adani Airports' Consumer App 'Adani One' Crosses 5 Million Members in 10 Months
Adani Airport Holdings Limited's (AAHL) consumer app, Adani One, has crossed the five million-member mark within 10 months of launching Adani Rewards, one of India's first integrated airport loyalty programmes, according to the company.The loyalty programme is available...
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India, Spain to Strengthen Industrial Partnerships, Build Resilient Supply Chains
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Jordi Hereu, Minister of Industry and Tourism of Spain, and explored new opportunities to strengthen India-Spain collaboration in trade, investment, manufacturing, innovation, tourism and other future-ready sectors that drive...
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TVK Govt Set to Give Final Approval to Key Budget Proposals in July 16 Cabinet Meeting
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet is set to give final approval to key Budget proposals and clear the state's first full Budget at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on July 16, ahead of its likely presentation in the Assembly during the first week of August.The...
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GRSE Bags SKOCH Award for CSR Initiative
India's premier defence shipbuilder, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, was awarded the SKOCH Award for its Project Akansha. Project Akansha is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at improving the lives of children and adolescents from...
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World Bank approves financing for India's solar rooftop program
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved financing to accelerate India's national program for solar rooftops to bring clean energy to millions of homes and create 1.7 million job opportunities across the renewable energy manufacturing, installation, and...
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E20 blending may result in 3-5 pc mileage reduction but offers myriads of benefits: Petroleum Ministry
Petroleum Ministry on Friday said that with E20 blending, there may be a 3-5 per cent reduction in fuel economy in some vehicles, but mileage is only one parameter as E20 offers a significantly higher-octane rating, superior anti-knock characteristics, faster combustion,...
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K'taka govt's drive against abandoned vehicles in B'luru; owners get one week before towing, auction
Karnataka Minister for Bengaluru Development Krishna Byre Gowda on Friday launched a special drive to clear abandoned vehicles from roadsides and footpaths by pasting notices on such vehicles and locking their tyres, beginning with Queen's Road in Bengaluru.Launching the...
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Ethanol Blending Began under UPA; E20 Transition after Years of Testing, Consultations: Petroleum Ministry
India's ethanol blending programme did not begin under the present government, and the initiative has a long institutional history and milestones, the Petroleum Ministry said on Friday, adding that the transition from E10 to E20 ethanol blending was not based on...
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India, Australia Launch PACTS to Boost Cyber, Critical Technology Cooperation
India and Australia on Thursday announced a Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) to deepen cooperation in these sectors and strengthen supply chain resilience by building on the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical...
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Gujarat Rolls Out Data Centre Policy 2026-29 to Attract Investment, Create Digital Hub
The Gujarat government on Thursday launched the 'Viksit Gujarat - Data Centre Policy 2026-29', a dedicated policy aimed at attracting investments in hyperscale data centres, artificial intelligence infrastructure and digital services, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel...
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India, Australia Sign Energy Security Agreement, Pave Way for Uranium Trade
India and Australia on Thursday finalised the administrative arrangements required to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the landmark agreement would strengthen India's clean energy...
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Australian Leaders Hail PM Modi's Visit, Back Deeper Partnership with India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia will further deepen the strategic and economic partnership between the two countries, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and leading Australian business executives said on Thursday.Speaking to IANS on the...
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Maha Monsoon Fury: Around 3,000 LPG Cylinders Swept into River in Raigad after HPCL Plant Wall Collapses
Around 3,000 LPG cylinders were swept away by floodwaters after a protective wall at the HPCL Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant in Maharashtra's Raigad district collapsed following heavy rainfall.Videos circulating on social media showed hundreds of gas cylinders floating in...