Month: September 2026

CITI expresses concern over potential additional tariffs by the U.S.

September 19, 2026 admin

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed concern over the potential impact on India’s textile and apparel exports because of the likely additional tariffs planned by the US following the signing of the ‘Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’ by U.S. President Donald Trump. Ashwin Chandran, chairman of CITI,…

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Congress slams IIM Jammu for fining students absent from PM’s birthday event

September 19, 2026 admin

Congress MP and party in-charge of J&K Syed Naseer Hussain. File. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar The Congress on Saturday (September 19, 2026) criticised the notice issued by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu to impose a fine of ₹500 on students who were absent from the lamp-lighting ceremony held on the campus on…

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German, European industries study possibilities of shifting part of production bases to other countries

September 19, 2026 admin

Many German engineering companies are considering shifting a part of their production to other bases, including their research and development facilities. Ing.Timo Wurz, Managing Director (Metallurgy and Thermprocessing) of VDMA, told The Hindu recently that not all companies can look at investments in other countries. Thus, while some are able to cope with the current challenges, there…

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football friendly – The Hindu

September 19, 2026 admin

Edmilson, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho. | Photo Credit: File Photo Former Brazilian football stars, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and Edmilson, will play in an exhibition match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here on September 23. The game between India and Brazil is being organised by Gammen Sports & Entertainment. The Indian team will feature players like I.M. Vijayan, Jo…

Sports

Road sweeping machine restored to service in Erode

September 19, 2026 admin

Corporation Commissioner Arpit Jain inspecting the functioning of a road sweeping machine in Erode in Tamil Nadu on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. A ₹62 lakh road sweeping machine inducted into service by the City Municipal Corporation in May 2020 and subsequently remaining unused for several years, following a technical snag, has been restored…

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Fynbos should make amends in the Indian St. Leger

September 19, 2026 admin

The four-year-old filly Fynbos, who ran second in her last start, should make amends in the Indian St. Leger (Gr.1), the main attraction of Sunday’s (Sept. 20) races. Rails will be announced one hour before the first race. 1. JANARDHAN SALVER (1,000m), Cl. V, 5-y-o and over, rated 1 to 26, 1.00 p.m.: 1. Howlin…

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Undercover and Trail Blazer impress

September 19, 2026 admin

Undercover and Trail Blazer impressed when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Sept. 19) morning. Inner sand: 800m: Cellini (T.S. Jodha) 51, 600/37. Moved well. Lucky Diamond (rb) 52, 600/39. Worked freely. La Dolce Vita (T.S. Jodha) 54, 600/40. Moved fluently. Sandokan (Avinash) 54, 600/40. Moved freely. Trail Blazer (N. Bhosale) 49, 600/36. Moved…

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Prokofiev, Tipped Off, Once You Go Black, Mandate and Iron Flame shine

September 19, 2026 admin

Prokofiev, Tipped Off, Once You Go Black, Mandate and Iron Flame shone when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (Sept 19) Inner sand: 600m: African Gold (R. Pradeep) 37. Strode out well. 1000m: Money Bags (Chetan) 1-8, 600/38.5. In fine nick. 1400m: Tyaaraa (Shinde) 1-36.5, 1200/1-21, 1,000/1-7.5, 600/40. Moved attractively. Outer sand: 600m:…

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Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning: Punjab CM Mann

September 19, 2026 admin

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated on Saturday (September 19, 2026) that he does not ‘favour’ FIRs being filed against farmers for stubble burning, and emphasised that paddy growers should receive a cash incentive for not setting their crop residue on fire. Mr. Mann made these remarks just days before the paddy harvesting season in…

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Early warning system Nepal’s top priority: PM Shah

September 19, 2026 admin

Special emphasis will be laid on risk reduction, preparedness, and response, said Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah. File | Photo Credit: Reuters An early warning system for disasters will be implemented as a “top priority” in Nepal, said Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Saturday (September 19, 2026). The Bhotekoshi flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock…

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