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Vedanta seeks Niyamgiri mining revival, pitches ₹1 lakh crore Odisha investment

September 26, 2026 admin

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majh and Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Saturday discussed investment prospects. | Photo Credit: By Special Arrangement Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Saturday sought the reopening of the Niyamgiri bauxite reserves in Odisha, nearly 13 years after mining plans were shelved following opposition from the Dongria Kondh community,…

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Delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling party to visit India under ‘KNOW BJP’ initiative

September 26, 2026 admin

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with General Secretary of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Tilvin Silva. File | Photo Credit: ANI A five-member delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will embark on a four-day visit to India, during which they will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin,…

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Keralam government will extend all support to tech-driven enterprises: Kunhalikutty

September 26, 2026 admin

Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty posing for a selfie at the Young Entrepreneurs‘ Conclave in Kozhikode on Saturday. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh The Keralam government will extend all necessary support to the younger generation seeking to establish enterprises, including technology-driven manufacturing ventures, Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty has said. He was inaugurating the Kerala Young Entrepreneurs…

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Truck makers widen reach as freight spreads beyond big cities

September 26, 2026 admin

India’s commercial vehicle makers are looking beyond traditional transport hubs as freight activity expands into smaller towns and regional markets. BharatBenz’s recent dealership launch in Supaul, Bihar, reflects this shift. The four-bay 3S (sales, service and spares) facility on NH-327A will serve Supaul, Araria, Madhepura and adjoining districts, with an annual service capacity of around…

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DDCA joint secy questions appointments of selector, u-19 coach

September 26, 2026 admin

After the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced the list of coaches and selectors for the different age groups on Friday, joint secretary Amit Grover has raised concerns over some appointments. In an email addressed to the Sarandeep Singh-led Cricket Advisory Committee, which was also marked to president Rohan Jaitley, Grover expressed reservations over…

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Keralam pushes key road projects; Centre signals support

September 26, 2026 admin

Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer holds a discussion with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari regarding the road development in Keralam during a meeting in New Delhi. Keralam has submitted an initial proposal to upgrade the Thiruvabharana Patha, the road connecting Pandalam and Pamba that is crucial for the Sabarimala pilgrimage, and to…

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Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak

September 26, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh launched a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign on Saturday (September 26, 2026), targeting 3.4 million unvaccinated and missed children, amid its worst-ever measles outbreak, which has ‌killed more than 1,000 people and infected tens of thousands. Also Read: Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign as measles…

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Landslide disrupts Rayagada rail corridor, East Coast Railway announces train cancellations

September 26, 2026 admin

Train services across the hill areas under Rayagada division of the East Coast Railway have been severely impacted following a landslide between Maligura (MVG) and Chattriput (CTS) stations. The landslides occurred after heavy rains in the region, caused by a deep depression that crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kalingapatnam in the intervening night of…

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Abhishek’s advice a confidence-booster for Virk – The Hindu

September 26, 2026 admin

Sagar Virk. | Photo Credit: Shayan Acharya At 5 a.m., when most of Patiala was asleep, Sagar Virk was already on his way to the cricket ground. Those early mornings, followed by a full day of cricket, have been part of the 17-year-old’s journey from a boy watching his elder brother Manveer Singh play to…

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Over 10% economic growth possible for India: Finance Minister

September 26, 2026 admin

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the 7th edition of the IITMAA Sangam 2026 annual conference, on the theme ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat – Building a Self-Reliant India’, in Bengaluru | Photo Credit: PTI India can achieve economic growth of more than 10%, but reaching that level will require stronger efforts across sectors, including startups, technology and…

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