Month: June 2026

We want India to host FIA karting event: Akbar Ebrahim

June 30, 2026 admin

Akbar Ebrahim | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Akbar Ebrahim, President, FIA International Karting Commission (CIK-FIA), stressed that the organisation is laser-focused on reducing the cost of karting worldwide. He listed some of the initiatives the FIA is taking, including introducing an FIA Global Kart. “Today, if you buy a CIK-homologated chassis with a CIK-homologated engine,…

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Wimbledon 2026: Coco Gauff brought to tears by interaction with anti-doping tester

June 30, 2026 admin

Protocols designed to protect tennis from doping are in the spotlight as players open up about their experiences navigating the system in the aftermath of a four-year ban handed to 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova — not for testing positive but for refusing to take a test. Also read | Wimbledon 2026: What are the…

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Artist, activist, architect K.T. Shivaprasad passes away in Bengaluru

June 30, 2026 admin

K.T. Shivaprasad, an internationally acclaimed artist, social activist, photographer, and architect, passed away on Tuesday (June 30, 2026). He was 78. Mr. Shivaprasad, a resident of Hassan, recently underwent surgery for a kidney infection and recovered. However, as he developed a breathing problem on Saturday (June 27), he was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru….

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I’ll always remember Stokes’ Headingley knock: England batter Tom Banton

June 30, 2026 admin

Influential: Banton was all praise for Stokes’ impact on the game and the England team. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ben Stokes’ magical knock at Headingley against Australia in 2019 defied all odds, as the England all-rounder, alongside No. 11 Jack Leach, pulled off one of the most improbable victories in Test history. The innings was…

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Conservancy workers stage protest in Salem

June 30, 2026 admin

Conservancy workers of the Salem Corporation staged a protest here on Tuesday (June 30, 2026). The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) announced a State-wide protest on Tuesday, demanding not to privatise waste management and to regularise the conservancy workers. Based on that, more than 400 conservancy workers from Salem Corporation and other municipalities staged…

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Despite war, net remittances from West Asia to India rose 70% in April 2026

June 30, 2026 admin

The Monthly Economic Review by the Department of Economic Affairs further said that this resilience of remittance inflows is consistent with what happened during previous crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Despite the West Asia crisis, net remittances from the region to India rose to $16 billion in April…

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Sicyon, Star Of Night, Avener, Power Of Beauty, Fils De France and Rameil shine

June 30, 2026 admin

Sicyon, Star Of Night, Avener, Power Of Beauty, Fils De France and Rameil shone when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (June 30). Inner sand: 600m: Gloriousness (Suraj) 39. Pleased. Speedy Queen (Vishal B) 39.5. Moved well. 1000m: Silicon Star (M. Naveen) 1-8, 600/39. Pleased. Aatherv (rb) 1-5.5, 600/38.5. Moved impressively. 1200m: Lena…

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Import duty waiver on 40 petrochemical products extended till July 15

June 30, 2026 admin

The government on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) extended nil customs duty on the import of 40 critical petrochemical products by 15 days till July 15 to ensure continuity of supply stability amid the West Asia crisis. The full customs duty waiver on such products provided on April 2 was a “temporary and targeted relief”, and…

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SVU develops healthier ‘fruit pops’ alternative to address chocolate cravings

June 30, 2026 admin

Food scientist Sangati Chenna Kesava Reddy displaying a ‘fruit pop’ and a dye used to make it. | Photo Credit: HANDOUT Those who are prone to ‘chocoholism’ now have a healthier alternative — ‘fruit pops’. The patent application filed by Sri Venkateswara University’s (SVU) Intellectual Property Cell for the unique fruit pops has been received…

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Grievances meet for power consumers

June 30, 2026 admin

The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TNPDCL) will hold consumer grievances meetings at the following circle offices in the district as per the following schedule in July: July 3 – Tiruchi East; July 7 – Thuraiyur; July 10 – Srirangam; July 14 – Lalgudi, July 21 – Tiruchi Metro; July 24 – Musiri; and…

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