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Union Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. File | Photo Credit: ANI The end of this year is likely to see India move considerably forward on trade agreements with both the European Union (EU) and Canada. While the Indian government expects the EU authorities to sign the text of the free trade agreement (FTA) with India by…
Ian Andrew Gillan, the new coach of Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC The over dependence on foreign players in domestic leagues is hampering the growth of Indian football, according to Ian Andrew Gillan, the newly appointed head coach of Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC during an interaction with the media here on Monday evening. “In all domestic leagues in…
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Within this, merchandise exports grew 26.1% or by $9.07 billion in August 2026 to $43.8 billion. Merchandise imports grew 14% or by $8.71 billion to $70.7 billion in the same period. Image for representation | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran India’s trade deficit fell in August 2026, driven by a strong performance by merchandise exports, which…
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India proved too good for Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final. | Photo Credit: Getty Images India has made a habit of winning the Asia Cup while steadfastly refusing to collect the trophy. The men’s side and the women’s outfit will register cricketing triumphs but there will never be a keepsake picture of the respective captains…
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The water level in the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur stood at 87.82 feet, against its full reservoir level (FRL) of 120 feet, at 8 a.m. on Tuesday (September 15, 2026). According to Water Resources Department officials, the storage was 50.19 tmcft, against the reservoir’s full capacity of 93.47 tmcft. The inflow was 7,599 cusecs, while…
The Motor Vehicles department (MVD) will introduce a mandatory computer-based ‘Hazard Perception Test’ for driving licence applicants in Keralam from December 2026. (Photo for representation) The Motor Vehicles department (MVD) will introduce a mandatory computer-based ‘Hazard Perception Test’ for driving licence applicants from December 2026 as part of measures to improve road safety and assess…
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Needless intervention: Referee Michael Oliver about to award Manchester City’s first goal against Manchester United following a VAR review during their Premier League encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters In a marquee Premier League match in Manchester where the men in the middle must have made the headlines,…
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FBI Director Kash Patel has made multiple appearances before Congress while serving as director, including to testify about the FBI’s budget, but this will be his first time since last September before the Senate committee that has principal oversight jurisdiction over the bureau. File | Photo Credit: Reuters FBI Director Kash Patel is set to…
The Sports Ministry is keeping a close watch on the administrative wrangling within Hockey India (HI) and is not averse to interfering if the need arises. While Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met HI president Dilip Tirkey and Hockey India League franchises here on Monday to discuss the continuation of the league, sources said the minister…
Indian corporates, which already own teams in T20 franchise leagues of South Africa, UAE, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and USA as well as The Hundred in England appear hesitant to get into Australia and the Big Bash League which has decided to sell stakes in their teams too. This might just be a strategic…
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