Pottery, burial urns, beads, conch bangles and evidence of conch-cutting point to a potentially significant archaeological site near Thoothukudi Thoothukudi: Scattered archaeological remains discovered across a vast stretch of land near Vellappatti, close to Pattinamurudhur in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, are offering researchers intriguing clues about a period when the region may have been connected … Read more
Company targets faster network expansion as CEO Abhijit Kishore says additional bank funding is in progress New Delhi: Vodafone Idea (Vi) is set to accelerate its capital expenditure (capex) programme after securing its first tranche of ₹6,400 crore in funding from banks during the quarter ended June 2026. The telecom operator is now working to … Read more
By Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a transparent, inclusive and efficient platform for public procurement, connecting 1.37 lakh government buyers with more than 25 lakh sellers and service providers. What sets GeM apart is its ability to integrate the major activities associated with procurement into … Read more
Partnership to promote joint clinical research, strengthen healthcare capacity and develop solutions for CKDu and sickle cell disease in Chhattisgarh and Odisha Raipur: In a significant step towards strengthening public healthcare services and medical research in central India, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, and Sambalpur University, Odisha, have signed a Memorandum … Read more
Subbaiah suggests a law requiring citizens to donate 1% of their lifetime savings to the armed forces at the end of their lives Madurai: In a remarkable gesture of gratitude towards India’s armed forces, an 80-year-old retired employee from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has donated his entire life savings of ₹60 lakh to the Armed Forces … Read more
Tiranga to be unfurled for the first time at 90 locations during the Bastar Tiranga Yatra; soil from martyr sites to be collected and preserved Raipur: Chhattisgarh is set to mark Independence Day 2026 with an unprecedented Bastar Tiranga Yatra, as the state government plans to take the national flag to areas that were historically … Read more
State’s procurement through Government e-Marketplace rises 113% in one year Raipur: Chhattisgarh has been honoured with the GeM Sustainable Procurement Award at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The award was presented by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The event marked the completion … Read more
New Delhi: The profitability of India’s legacy urea manufacturers is expected to come under pressure following the government’s decision to tighten energy-efficiency norms, with Crisil Ratings estimating a potential 25% decline in profitability for affected plants. According to Crisil, profitability for legacy urea operations could fall from around ₹1,700 per tonne to ₹1,250 per tonne, … Read more
New Delhi: Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has taken charge as the new Secretary of Higher Education at a time when the government is stepping up efforts to reform India’s examination and higher education systems amid continuing concerns over paper leaks, examination malpractice and student unrest. Mukerjee, a 1993-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Madhya … Read more
New Delhi: The government is strengthening India’s agricultural data collection system through AgriStack Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to address longstanding gaps in crop data and build a more accurate and reliable digital agriculture ecosystem. The move follows findings from a report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) titled “Review of Crop Statistics … Read more
Mumbai: The medium-term growth outlook for Bharat Forge Ltd. remains positive, with brokerages expecting the company’s performance to strengthen during the second half of FY27, supported by the execution of large defence orders, a recovery in Class-8 truck demand in the US and continued momentum in India’s commercial vehicle (CV) market. The outlook comes despite … Read more
New Delhi: The pilot-in-command of Air India flight AI2379, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude while flying from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, has reportedly failed a second post-flight test for psychoactive substances, according to people familiar with the development. The pilot’s second test was reportedly non-negative for marijuana, raising further questions as … Read more
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical admissions in the state. The resolution received support from the DMK, AIADMK, Congress, PMK, DMDK, Left parties and several smaller parties, while the BJP’s lone MLA opposed the move and later … Read more
Additional Solicitor General of India (Supreme Court) The views expressed are personal to the author. Few questions concerning the constitution of tribunals under our public laws have been revisited as frequently as this one. From the S.P. Sampath Kumar case in 1987 to the judgment concerning the Madras Bar Association in November 2025, courts have … Read more
The resolution will urge the Centre to amend laws, including the National Medical Commission Act, to abolish the NEET system and restore medical admissions based on Class 12 board examination marks. CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government is set to introduce a special resolution in the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (August 11) demanding the complete … Read more
SIT files final report on alleged irregularities in Group-1 answer-sheet evaluation; court examines details and adjourns hearing to September 1 AMARAVATI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating alleged irregularities in the evaluation of Group-1 examination answer sheets has completed its probe and submitted its final report to the High Court. The report was submitted in … Read more
Farmers and trade union leaders said the nationwide protests were aimed at reminding the government of its pending commitments and pressing for their implementation. NEW DELHI: Farmers’ organisations and trade unions staged joint protests across the country on Monday, including a demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, over a range of pending demands. Protesters alleged that … Read more
Two people died in a tragic road accident near Singhanpuri on the Raipur-Jabalpur National Highway. KAWARDHA: A major road accident occurred in Chhattisgarh’s Kawardha district on Monday night when a motorcycle collided with a chemical tanker near Singhanpuri village on the Raipur-Jabalpur National Highway. Two youths riding the motorcycle died at the spot. According to … Read more
More than 60 buildings reportedly collapsed, while 18 health centers and 52 schools were also damaged. PEREIRA : At least 132 people have been killed and more than 570 injured after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, triggering widespread destruction and putting five major cities on red alert. Rescue and relief operations are … Read more
BUZEN, Fukuoka : A state-of-the-art game meat processing facility in Buzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, is transforming animals culled to prevent agricultural damage into premium venison and wild boar products, while creating a new opportunity for regional economic development. The Buzen Gibier Center, established by the city in 2018, processes wild animals under strict hygiene standards and … Read more
KUMAMOTO : More than 6,000 people remain in evacuation centers nearly two weeks after a powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture, as authorities continue relief and recovery operations amid concerns over extreme heat. According to the prefectural government’s disaster response headquarters, 39 deaths had been confirmed as of 7:30 a.m. Monday following the magnitude 7.1 … Read more
TOKYO : The Japanese government has decided to apply the post-disaster livelihood reconstruction aid law across Kumamoto Prefecture, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern region late last month. Under the law, families whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged in the July 28 earthquake will be eligible for financial assistance of up to … Read more
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics and Science Foundation (IDEAS), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, to strengthen India’s statistical and data-analysis capabilities. The collaboration will focus on GDP nowcasting, data integration and advanced statistical research, with … Read more
NEW DELHI : NLC India Limited has received a fresh credit-rating review from India Ratings & Research Private Limited covering ₹12,525 crore of disclosed bank loans and debt instruments. The latest review includes a new ‘IND AAA/Stable’ rating assigned to ₹1,102 crore of bank loan facilities, indicating a strong credit profile for the rated borrowing. … Read more
