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NCDEX recently announced that the black pepper futures contract will start trading from July 15 with Kochi designated as the delivery and pricing centre

Speaking at a public meeting held on the outskirts of Karur, he says the tragedy could have been averted had the police alerted him to the gathering during his election campaign at Velusamypuram on September 27, 2025

From TVK chief and TN CM Vijay’s Karur visit to renewed tensions in West Asia, this episode brings you the day’s biggest stories. We also track PM Modi’s New Zealand visit, the political buzz around Sharad Pawar’s meeting at Eknath Shinde’s office, WhatsApp’s reply to the Centre over its ‘username’ feature, FIFA updates, and more. 

The governing body of the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority has also given assent for continued support for the conservation of Manipur’s brow-antlered deer, Sangai

The available water will be sufficient to meet drinking water needs in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts for the next three to four months, the Minister said

Six persons were arrested in connection with the alleged assault, stripping, public humiliation and forcible tonsuring of three youths accused of supplying ganja to a schoolboy

An executive committee will be constituted shortly to oversee the arrangements, and the govt. will also approach the Centre for permission to organise an air show as part of the festivities

Judge asks police to give the woman protection if she gives them a request in writing

New initiative to generate more income through value-added products

Twenty-nine customers taken into custody

Lack of a triage system, inadequate casualty medical officers cited

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple. He questioned the silence on alleged temple donation looting during the previous regime. Former Siddhivinayak Trust chairman Aadesh Bandekar rejected these allegations and demanded a fair inquiry. A controversy erupted in June over alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donation counting. An SIT found evidence of embezzlement, leading to arrests at the Ayodhya temple.