World needs stable environment for trade; economic practices must be fair, transparent: Jaishankar at BRICS virtual meeting

World needs stable environment for trade; economic practices must be fair, transparent: Jaishankar at BRICS virtual meeting

The world is seeking a stable and predictable environment for trade and economic practices should be fair, transparent and to everyone’s benefit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday (September 8, 2025), against the backdrop of increasing global concerns over Washington’s tariff tussle. In an address at a virtual BRICS summit, the External Affairs […]

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Twenty20 moves HC against poll booth proposal at  mosque

Twenty20 moves HC against poll booth proposal at mosque

The Twenty20 party has challenged before the Kerala High Court the Kizhakkambalam panchayat’s reported proposal to have a polling booth at a mosque in Kummanodu ward for the upcoming local body elections. In its plea, the party says that readying of polling stations inside religious places is in violation of a circular issued by the […]

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Twenty20 moves HC against poll booth proposal at  mosque

‘GST 2.0 will significantly enhance alcobev consumption in H2’

A consumption boom would follow the GST rate cut and the alcoholic beverage (Alcobev) sector would also be a major beneficiary out of this, said Praveen Swameswar, Managing Director & CEO, Diageo India. “GST [cut] will significantly enhance consumption in the second half of this financial year. FMCG is at a great place and Alcobev consumption would […]

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Twenty20 moves HC against poll booth proposal at  mosque

Record sales for Consumerfed this Onam

P.M. Ismail, Chairman of Consumerfed (Kerala State Co-operative Consumers Federation), said the federation played a major role in controlling inflation in Kerala this Onam. The federation recorded sales worth ₹187 crore this season — ₹62 crore more than the previous Onam season. To meet the festive demand, 1,579 Onam special markets were set up in […]

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Coal production up 8% over previous month despite monsoons

Coal production up 8% over previous month despite monsoons

In August, India produced 69.87 MT of coal higher than 64.86 MT in July, even though it fell short on its monthly target of 73.77 MT.   | Photo Credit: RITESH SHUKLA Coal production in India rose about 8% on a month-on-month basis notwithstanding a lacklustre season owing to operational constraints triggered by monsoons and typically […]

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Twenty20 moves HC against poll booth proposal at  mosque

Global Responsible Tourism group cheers Pulikkali artistes

The excitement of a group of Responsible Tourism (RT) exponents from around the world knew no bounds as they bumped into a group of ‘human-tigers’ here on Monday. The tourists from 10 countries are in the State for an eight-day Cultural Exchange Programme, organised by the State RT Mission Society of the Department of […]

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Auto retail sales in August rise 2.84% led by 2Ws, CVs: FADA 

Auto retail sales in August rise 2.84% led by 2Ws, CVs: FADA 

In case of 2Ws, enquiries remained strong, fuelled by the onset of festivals such as Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi, says FADA President C. S. Vigneshwar. | Photo Credit: RUPAK DE CHOWDHURI Overall automobile retail sales in August 2024 witnessed a modest 2.84% YoY growth, led by 2-wheelers (2W) up 2.18% YoY, passenger vehicles (PV) up […]

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Twenty20 moves HC against poll booth proposal at  mosque

Football tournament at Technopark from September 20

Prathidhwani, a welfare organisation of IT employees, will be organising a women’s football tournament at Technopark from September 20. Titled ‘Ravis Prathidhwani Fives’, the five-a-side tournament organised in association with Yoode, and the matches of the league-based tournament will be held at the Technopark Grounds. For registration, visit: https://forms.gle/7roTsQSCUhdKJ7ka6. For more details, contact: prathidhwani7s@gmail.com /mobile: […]

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SEBI postpones settlement day for cash, securities owing to holiday

SEBI postpones settlement day for cash, securities owing to holiday

SEBI said that the settlement for derivative transactions on September 4, September 5 and September 8 will be done on Tuesday (September 9, 2025). File  | Photo Credit: Reuters The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced that the settlement day for cash and securities lending and borrowing mechanism segments will be postponed due […]

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