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Trust takes small loans on behalf of tribespeople, ‘fails’ to repay them

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Trust takes small loans on behalf of tribespeople, ‘fails’ to repay them

The Tamil Nadu Tribal People’s Association has alleged that around 60 families in Gudalur have been defrauded by people running a trust, which procured loans for them but misappropriated the repayment.  Association district organiser K. Mahendran, along with the affected residents, petitioned the Superintendent of Police on Tuesday, demanding action against those responsible.  They alleged…

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Boxing | Vijender expects India to punch five or six medals at Asiad

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Boxing | Vijender expects India to punch five or six medals at Asiad

World and Olympic medallist Vijender Singh has advised the Asian Games-bound Indian boxers to cut out all distractions, including mobile phones, and focus on winning medals. “I told them, don’t distract your mind with that phone or media or anything. Just focus. It’s a war. You should win the war. After that, do whatever you want to…

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Sewage overflow from Panjapur STP raises concern

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Trust takes small loans on behalf of tribespeople, ‘fails’ to repay them

Farmers have raised concerns over the alleged discharge of untreated sewage from the existing Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Panjapur into Koraiyar River, which joins the Cauvery, and have sought measures to prevent contamination of water sources downstream. They alleged that sewage had overflowed from the treatment facility and accumulated in low-lying areas near the…

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EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

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EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age of 15 under plans unveiled Wednesday (September 16, 2026) by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. A global backlash against social media has piled pressure on policymakers, with a rising body of evidence showing negative…

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Markets rebound on value buying; Sensex climbs nearly 333 pts, Nifty ends above 23,200

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Markets rebound on value buying; Sensex climbs nearly 333 pts, Nifty ends above 23,200

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) on value buying after falling sharply in the previous session, with bank stocks driving the rally in equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 332.63 points, or 0.45%, to settle at 74,336.45. During the day, it jumped 502.04 points, or 0.67%, to 74,505.86. The…

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Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden

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Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden

The Government has exempted small exporters from having to officially register, in a bid to reduce compliances and facilitate exports through post, courier and other emerging channels, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on Wednesday (September 16, 2026). “The Government has introduced a de minimis exemption from the requirement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or…

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BOXING | Asiad medallists to book berths in LA28 qualifier Worlds

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BOXING | Asiad medallists to book berths in LA28 qualifier Worlds

The Asian Games 2026 medallists will directly book their berths in next year’s World boxing championships, which will be the first qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) said on Wednesday. “We have tried to make the selection policy comprehensive and fair so that no good boxer is…

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11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted

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11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted

Seized vehicles seen near R.T. Nagar police station in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN In a bid to address the long-standing problem of vehicles seized in criminal and traffic cases occupying police station premises, the Bengaluru police on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) launched a drive to shift the vehicles to Revenue Department land on…

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