Govt launches Handloom Hackathon 2026 to drive innovation in sector
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The government has launched the Handloom Hackathon 2026 — “Weaving Innovation” — a national innovation challenge to harness technology, design, entrepreneurship and sustainable solutions for India’s handloom sector, an…
Indian diaspora in New Zealand excited for PM Modi’s visit, hopes for stronger bilateral ties
Auckland, July 8 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to New Zealand, members of the Indian diaspora on Wednesday expressed excitement, saying that they had been waiting for this moment for years, and this will present a significant…
Sarathkumar: Saddened to witness another devastating landslide in Wayanad!
Chennai, July 8 (IANS) Well known Tamil actor and politician Sarathkumar on Wednesday expressed his condolences to the family members of those killed in the landslide that left at least three people dead and several others missing at Wayanad in Kerala on…
‘India have talent but not the ecosystem to produce world champions’: India’s No. 1 golfer Yuvraj Sandhu
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Indian golf has produced trailblazers who have made their mark on the global stage, but the search for consistent world-beaters continues. India’s No. 1 golfer Yuvraj Sandhu believes the country isn’t lacking in…
EPFO completes CITES Project database to give members easier access to services
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed the process of migrating its entire database of member records to the new centralised national database, as part of the CITES Project (Centralised IT Enabled…
TN mulls TASMAC liquor price hike, retail rates may rise next week
Chennai, July 8 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is considering a hike in the retail prices of liquor and beer sold through state-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) outlets, with an official announcement likely within the next two days.…
WI hand maiden senior call-up to teenage sensation Vitel Lawes for NZ ODIs
Guyana, July 8 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named 19-year-old wrist spinner Vitel Lawes in the squad for the opening three ODIs against New Zealand, to be played in Guyana and Barbados from July 11, handing the promising youngster his maiden…
Digital economy a cornerstone of India’s future economic, social advancement: Experts
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India’s digital economy has emerged as a cornerstone of the country’s future economic and social advancement, experts said at a conclave on digital payments held here. The Digital Payments conclave — organised…
FIFA WC: ‘Wasn’t sure if I would be able to play,’ says Vargas after guiding Switzerland to historic QF
Vancouver, July 8 (IANS) Ruben Vargas said he had yet to fully process Switzerland’s progress to the World Cup quarter-finals after converting the decisive penalty in Wednesday’s shootout against Colombia. The winger, who had been a fitness…
PMK alleges TN lost 700 affordable MBBS seats due to deemed university conversions
Chennai, July 8 (IANS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Wednesday alleged that Tamil Nadu has lost around 700 government quota MBBS seats after six private medical colleges were converted into deemed-to-be universities, a move it said would severely…