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TN's PAP farmers seek Rs 14.98 crore for canal restoration as monsoon shortfall raises concerns
Farmers dependent on the Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP) have urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately release Rs 14.98 crore for dredging and restoring irrigation channels, warning that poorly maintained canals could result in substantial water losses amid a weak...
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Trinamool Bank Account Freeze: Calcutta HC to Hear Petition by Mamata Banerjee-led Faction Today
A crucial hearing is scheduled before the single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday on a petition by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in the Trinamool Congress challenging West Bengal Police's decision to freeze four bank accounts of the party.The state...
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TN Petrol Pump Dealers Threaten to Halt UPI Payments over Account Freezes
Petrol pump operators across Tamil Nadu have threatened to stop accepting UPI and other digital payments, raising concerns over bank account freezes and police action triggered by transactions later linked to cybercrime complaints.The Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers...
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AI-enabled GeM Platform to Make Public Procurement More Efficient, Cost-effective
An AI-driven Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) platform would help buyers and sellers make more intelligent use of the procurement process and the latest technologies, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.He said this will also make public procurement more efficient,...
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Gautam Adani welcomes US court's decision, says will continue to build for our nation
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has welcomed the US court's decision with "humility and deep respect for the judicial process", as the court dismissed all criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and their associate Vneet Jaain.Judge Nicholas Garaufis...
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US Judge Dismisses Adani Fraud Charges
A US judge has dismissed criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after the Justice Department abandoned the prosecution.US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis on Monday dismissed with prejudice securities fraud, wire fraud conspiracy and securities fraud...
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TN'S Thoothukudi Fishing Community Demands Sea Ambulance Services to Save Lives
The demand for a dedicated sea ambulance service is gaining momentum in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, with the fishing community urging the authorities to establish an emergency medical response system to save fishermen facing life-threatening situations on the high...
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Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that from a gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 422 crore a decade ago to over Rs 1,55,000 crore today, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has rewritten the rules of public procurement.In a post on X, the minister...
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RS 1.46 Lakh Cyber Fraud Busted: Delhi Police Arrests 4, Including Nigerian National
The Cyber Police Station of Delhi's South-West District has busted an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate involved in impersonation-based online scams and arrested four accused, including a Nigerian national. The gang cheated a complainant of Rs 1.46 lakh by falsely claiming...
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APEDA Strengthens India's Presence in Global Organic Market to Boost Agri Exports
In a bid to provide a platform for trade, knowledge exchange and business networking, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated participation of more than 35 international buyers from 13 key overseas markets in the...
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PM Modi Greets Nation on National Handloom Day, Urges Citizens to Support India's Weavers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of National Handloom Day, paying tribute to India's rich handloom heritage and the generations of weavers and artisans who have preserved the country's traditional craftsmanship.In a post on X, the...
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Maharashtra Bans Analogue Cottage Cheese to Protect Consumers; Violations to Attract Jail, Heavy Fines
In a major move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Maharashtra government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, and processing of analogue paneer (artificial or non-dairy cottage cheese) across the state. With this...
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Maha FDA bans analogue cheese, artificial paneer for one year after legislative push
In a major regulatory crackdown on food adulteration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra State, has imposed an immediate, state-wide ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale of analogue or artificial (non-dairy) paneer for a...
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RBI holds repo rate at 5.25 pc, maintains neutral instance as global tensions linger
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, while maintaining the status quo in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions.The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate also remained...
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RBI to announce MPC decision today; rates likely to remain unchanged
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra is set to announce the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) three-day meeting on Wednesday, with economists and market participants widely expecting the central bank to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged...
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TN plans mango industrial corridor in Dharmapuri-Krishnagiri; 5 processing parks proposed
The Tamil Nadu government plans to develop Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts as the state's mango industrial corridor, with five integrated mango processing parks proposed as part of its Vetri Tamizhagam Vision document.The initiative, aimed at strengthening the...
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TVK Govt's Maiden Budget Today; New Schemes, Reforms in Focus
The TVK-led Tamil Nadu government will present its maiden Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly on Wednesday, setting out its fiscal priorities and development agenda at a time when the state is grappling with significant financial constraints.Finance, Planning and Development...
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Bhopal to host BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting, Working Group sessions from today
Bhopal is set to host the third BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) meeting and the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting from Wednesday, bringing together delegates from BRICS member and partner countries to strengthen cultural cooperation and deliberate on issues including...
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Inherited RS 14,191 Crore Liability, Says Punjab Minister on HC Order over DA Arrears
Emphasising that Punjab already paid some of the highest government pay scales in the country, state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has said that the state government has inherited a Rs 14,191 crore liability of employees' pay commission arrears.He said on Tuesday...
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NHRC intensifies scrutiny of Meta over CSAM on Instagram, Facebook, issues fresh notices
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has escalated its intervention against the alleged circulation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on Meta platforms, issuing a fresh notice two days ago while continuing to monitor an earlier probe based on BBC reports.In the...
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Bengal govt issues notification announcing enhanced DA payment from Oct 1
The West Bengal Finance department has issued a notification announcing the enhanced dearness allowance payment to the tune of 38 per cent to the state government employees with effect from October 1 this year.The enhanced dearness allowance payment for the state government...
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India Aims 10,000 GI Registrations by 2030, FTAs to Expand Global Market Access
India's Geographical Indication (GI) ecosystem is evolving into a bridge between tradition and opportunity and with a target of 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, the country is well positioned to strengthen its heritage economy and enhance the global presence of its unique...
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TN Set to Revise Auto-rickshaw Fares after 13 Years, Unions Submit Representations
Auto-rickshaw fares in Tamil Nadu are set to be revised after a gap of 13 years, with the State Transport Authority submitting a detailed proposal to the government following consultations with trade unions and passenger representatives.Transport Authority officials said...
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Ahead of Vijay govt's first budget, TVK MLAs to meet at party HQ today
The TVK MLAs will meet at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai, on Tuesday to discuss the Vijay government's maiden Budget and the strategy to be adopted during the upcoming session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.All TVK legislators are expected to attend the...
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Vijay govt likely to unveil major education push in first TN Budget
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK regime is likely to unveil a series of major education initiatives in its first Budget, including financial assistance of Rs 8,000 for government school students entering government colleges and free higher education for...