Month: June 2026

Sunil Mittal meets A.P. CM to strengthen digital infrastructure in State

June 28, 2026 admin

Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal meeting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu near Vijayawada on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGMENT Sunil Bharti Mittal, the founder and Chairman of the Bharti Enterprises, on Sunday met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the latter’s residence near Vijayawada. Mr. Naidu stated in a social media post that…

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Commerce Ministry convenes stakeholders’ meet on June 30 on SEZ issues

June 28, 2026 admin

The meeting will focus on issues related to the harmonisation of export promotion schemes and SEZ reforms, the official said. File photo: X/@PiyushGoyal via ANI The Commerce Ministry has called a meeting of stakeholders on June 30 to discuss issues related to special economic zones (SEZs), an official said. The meeting will focus on issues…

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Call for strict licensing, deterrent action to prevent tipper lorry accidents

June 28, 2026 admin

The accident site where a tipper lorry crashed into a bus stop at Nileswaram in Kottarakkara, Kollam, recently. | Photo Credit: File Photo The recurring fatal accidents involving overloaded tipper lorries in Kerala have once again highlighted the need to clamp down on overloading, ensure the roadworthiness of goods carriers, and tighten the licensing process…

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Union government sets $21 billion textile export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030

June 28, 2026 admin

Union government sets billion textile export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030

Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh (right) interacted with garment exporters in Tiruppur on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S. The Union government has set a target of $21 billion worth textile and apparel exports from Tamil Nadu by 2030, said T.N. Venkatesh, Principal Secretary, Department of Handlooms, Textiles, Khadi, and Handicrafts, Tamil Nadu, in…

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | Africa bests Asia in reaching the knockout stage

June 28, 2026 admin

For decades, the World Cup was a tournament where Asia and Africa hoped to cause the occasional upset. This summer, while Africa has made a good account of its football potential, Asia would feel disappointed at the end of the group stage of the competition. A record nine of Africa’s 10 qualified teams have made…

Sports

Indian National karting championship – The Hindu

June 28, 2026 admin

Rivaan Dev Preetham (MSPORT) reigned supreme in the Junior Max category in the opening round of the Meco FMSCI Indian National karting championship at the CoASTT track here on Sunday. The 13-year-old was on pace right from the start of the weekend, finishing on top in qualifying, both heats, the pre-final and the final. Rivaan…

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Indian diplomats meet officials of China’s Xinhua news agency

June 28, 2026 admin

Senior Indian Diplomat Shweta Singh holds talks with Wang Jianxin, Deputy Director-General of Foreign Affairs at China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, in Beijing, China, on June 28, 2026. Photo: Handout via PTI Officials of the Indian Embassy in Beijing have met representatives of China’s state-run Xinhua news agency amid ongoing efforts between the two countries…

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England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket after New Zealand finale

June 28, 2026 admin

England’s Ben Stokes. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third test against New Zealand, the team said Sunday (June 28, 2026). The announcement came midway through Day 4 of the test at Trent Bridge. It ends Stokes’ 15-year international career that peaked when he…

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Yakshagana Kalaranga hands over 100th free house, MAHE to sponsor 50 more

June 28, 2026 admin

The Yakshagana Kalaranga of Udupi celebrated the handing over of its 100th free house at a function held in Udupi on Sunday. | Photo Credit: UMESH S. SHETTIGAR Marking a milestone in its free housing project, the Yakshagana Kalaranga, Udupi, handed over its 100th free house to a second-year pre-university student, Sinchana, on Sunday, under…

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FSSAI cracks down on eateries selling stale, expired goods in NTR dist.

June 28, 2026 admin

Officials of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted raids on on 16 establishments and booked cases for selling stale and outdated food products. Raids were conducted at Penuganchiprolu, Vatsavai, Vijayawada, Jaggaiahpet and other places in NTR district, and expiry-dated bakery products, non-vegetarian dishes and other material were seized, the FSSAI officials…

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