Month: October 2026

Funskool eyes ₹400 crore turnover amid China dependence

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Funskool eyes ₹400 crore turnover amid China dependence

K. A. Shabir, chief executive officer of Funskool India | Photo Credit: The Hindu Funskool India is targeting turnover of over ₹400 crore in FY27, banking on international partnerships and manufacturing expansion, even as India’s toy industry grapples with dependence on China for specialised tooling and electronic components. The company expects to close FY27 with…

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TWAD report finds groundwater contamination at 136 locations around Perundurai SIPCOT

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TWAD report finds groundwater contamination at 136 locations around Perundurai SIPCOT

Groundwater samples from 136 of the 225 locations tested in 12 village panchayats in Chennimalai and Perundurai blocks around Perundurai SIPCOT showed excessive levels of salts, nitrates, chlorides and fluorides, according to a Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board report, a copy of which has been accessed by The Hindu. The TWAD Board…

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India’s batters have to be wary of the bounce in NZ: Rachin

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India’s batters have to be wary of the bounce in NZ: Rachin

Rachin Ravindra is equally adept against both pace and spin. | Photo Credit: File photo: Reuters Rachin Ravindra’s connection with India goes beyond his family’s roots. The 26-year-old Wellington-born all-rounder, whose parents emigrated from Bengaluru, made his Test debut against India in Kanpur in 2021. It was also in India during the 2023 ODI World…

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Supreme Court issues notices to MP Sanjay Raut, journalist Nikhil Wagle over remarks targeting CJI, judiciary

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Supreme Court issues notices to MP Sanjay Raut, journalist Nikhil Wagle over remarks targeting CJI, judiciary

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut. File | Photo Credit: ANI Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday (October 16, 2026) that people who had come to the Supreme Court for relief, later turned around to “condemn, criticise” the institution. The oral observation came during the hearing of a contempt petition filed by…

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We are no longer a small team, says Uttarakhand’s star Suchith

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We are no longer a small team, says Uttarakhand’s star Suchith

Suchith. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: S SUDARSHAN While Jammu & Kashmir’s run to the Ranji Trophy title was understandably the story of the 2025-26 domestic season, one other team’s journey was equally fascinating. Uttarakhand, which joined the domestic cricket circuit in 2018, made its maiden semifinal appearance last year. One player who was key…

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Telangana’s groundwater level: 4.41 m bgl in Sept 2025, 7.52 m bgl in Sept 2026

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Telangana’s groundwater level: 4.41 m bgl in Sept 2025, 7.52 m bgl in Sept 2026

Across 33 districts in Telangana, groundwater levels in districts around Hyderabad were low. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Attention of people in Telangana is currently on water and electricity, potential crisis in availability of the resources in the coming months due to the impact of El Nino…

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Rupee rises 7 paise to close at 94.92 against U.S. dollar on RBI intervention

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Rupee rises 7 paise to close at 94.92 against U.S. dollar on RBI intervention

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹5,285.37 crore on a net basis on Thursday (October 15, 2026), according to exchange data. (Representational image) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee stayed on upward momentum for the sixth straight session on Friday (October 16, 2026) and settled 7 paise higher at 94.92 (provisional) against the…

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Don’t try to bulldoze Bill again, call all-party meet to discuss delimitation proposals: Kharge to Modi

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Don’t try to bulldoze Bill again, call all-party meet to discuss delimitation proposals: Kharge to Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Flagging the “unprecedented” delay in proroguing the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday (October 16, 2026) urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an all-party meeting to discuss any new delimitation…

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