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New Delhi India is the world’s second-largest fish producer, contributing 8 percent to global fish output, and also ranks second in global aquaculture production, the government announced on Saturday. Since targeted initiatives began in 2015, the government has approved or ann
Mumbai The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) clarified on Saturday that it is not considering any regulatory oversight of family offices, dismissing recent media reports claiming otherwise. In an official statement, SEBI called these reports "factually incorrect" a
The Department of Food and Public Distribution supports three key initiatives: BIRC 2025 event, Coffee Table Book on Indian Rice, and Vision & Roadmap for India’s rice industry under Viksit Bharat 2047 New Delhi The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distributio
Commerce Secretary opens Coffee Expo, urges innovation and stronger global branding New Delhi India’s coffee exports rose by 15% in value terms during April–September FY26, reaching $1.05 billion, up from $918 million in the same period last year, according to Coffee Board
New Delhi A committee led by PWD Minister Parvesh Verma met on Friday to discuss the need to revise Delhi’s liquor excise tax and maximum retail prices (MRP), which have stayed the same for years. Officials said Delhi loses revenue to nearby cities like Noida and Gurugram, whe
Congress leader backs Shivakumar’s authority, stresses unity, and slams BJP over ‘vote theft’ campaign. Bengaluru AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Friday dismissed reports of dissent within the state Congress following notices issue
Belagavi Leader of Opposition in Karnataka, R. Ashok, on Friday criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for failing to visit flood-hit areas in Belagavi district, saying they were instead planning to attend development project inaugurat
The caste census in the Greater Bengaluru Authority(GBA) area is set to begin today. Part of the statewide caste survey that commenced on September 22, the GBA survey aims to cover approximately 32 lakh households. To facilitate this, authorities have deployed around 17,000 perso
Bomb Threats at Stalin, Trisha & Guv's Homes Declared Hoax, Stir Citywide Panic Chennai Chennai was gripped by fear on Friday morning after coordinated bomb threats targeted the residences of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, popular actress Trisha, and the state’s Gov
Court raps TVK for abandoning victims, appoints senior officer Asra Garg to lead probe Chennai The Madras High Court on Friday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during TVK leader and actor Vijay’s September 27 r
India condemns “horrific” human rights violations in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, demands Islamabad’s accountability for civilian crackdowns. New Delhi India on Friday strongly condemned Pakistan for what it termed “horrific” human rights violations against innocent civilians
The Karnataka High Court has quashed the criminal case against BJP MP Dr. K. Sudhakar, who was accused of seeking help from an IAS officer after the Election Commission’s flying squad seized ₹4.8 crore cash from a co-accused’s residence during the April 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as TJS George, a legendary figure in Indian journalism and literature, passed away on Friday at the age of 97. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to literature and education. Born o
‘Neeriddre Nale’ Initiative to Build Water-Secure Karnataka The Department of Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development will launch an innovative campaign, “Neeriddre Nale – Water is Future”, on October 9 at the Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha, to promote water conservation a
The survey revealed overall progress of 63.46% in Shivamogga district, with Shivamogga city at 56%, Shikaripura 70%, Bhadravati 54%, Soraba 77%, Tirthahalli 57%, and Sagara 62%. Karnataka’s Congress government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has constitutionally conducted
The High Court has stressed that corruption threatens the very foundation of democracy and weakens the rule of law. Allegations of misconduct related to corruption should never be taken lightly by courts or tribunals, the court observed. A division bench of Justices S. Sunil D
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot emphasized that women’s empowerment is essential for the nation’s progress at Maharani Cluster University convocation. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot highlighted the critical role of women in nation-building, stating that the prog
DavangereHeavy rains over the past few days have left several city roads filled with potholes, causing severe inconvenience to motorists. Instead of repairing them, municipal officials are now planning to construct German-style roundabouts, drawing public criticism. Motorists
