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‘Half of SEZ exports today flow to the U.S. and the Netherlands. In a fragmenting world, that is concentration risk,’ says Anantha Nageswaran

India is boosting its shipbuilding capabilities by adopting a "structured tender" approach for specialized vessels like gas and oil tankers. This strategy mandates that a portion of these ships be built domestically, facilitating technology transfer and strengthening local manufacturing. The government aims to aggregate demand for hundreds of vessels to enhance self-reliance in the maritime sector.

A total of 43 cadres of the group, including Mr. Sanate, surrendered their weapons to the government during a “homecoming and arms laying ceremony” at Sesawng near Aizawl during the day

A total of 3,305 students from 88 schools across Tamil Nadu appeared for the Class 12 exams. While girls achieved a pass percentage of 99.93%, 99.89% of boys passed

The nine policemen were sentenced to death by a trial court in Madurai for the death of trader P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks in Sattankulam

Shivakumar said the Centre had directed the State to pay ₹257 crore towards penalties and mitigation measures, which would be done

Increased instances of snakebites and resultant deaths have spread panic in Kerala. Sarath Babu George speaks to members of the bereaved families and herpetologists and other experts to understand the magnitude of the situation

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said in the State Assembly in November last year that Garg’s death was a case of “plain and simple murder”

State wildlife officials suspect an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus, which spreads through dogs

Shubman Gill's aggressive 43 off 18 balls, aided by early luck, propelled Gujarat Titans to a four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Gill's powerplay blitz set the tone, despite a middle-order wobble, with Rahul Tewatia providing crucial late runs. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged Gill's decisive impact, while praising his team's bowling effort in stretching the chase.

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It agrees to provide a bank guarantee to a tune of ₹7,500 crore to the project that will entail acquisition of 7,404 acres in nine villages of Ramanagara taluk in Bengaluru South district

Linking the amendment in Women’s Reservation Bill, which was already passed in Parliament in 2023, to the Delimitation Bill was a clandestine act to push through delimitation without discussion of facts, says BJD chief and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik in special Assembly session

Runa Laila will receive the Minar-e-Dilli award at the 15th Delhi International Film Festival; she has called for greater cultural collaboration among SAARC countries