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India eyes $1 trillion exports milestone: Which sectors will drive growth?

Times of India - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 07:01
During the April-June quarter, exports saw a 15% growth in merchandise shipments and around 11% in services exports. Which sectors have contributed to exports growth? What role has the PLI scheme played and will trade deals help expedite growth? We decode:
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'Rain only good for those in balconies': Every monsoon, same old story in Mumbai

Times of India - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 04:40
Mumbai's annual monsoon test has begun with the season's first heavy downpour, exposing civic unpreparedness. Tragic incidents, including a boy's death from a fallen tree and a man drowning in an open manhole, have marred the arrival of the rains. Commuters faced disruptions, with social media buzzing about flooded roads and delayed trains, highlighting the city's ongoing struggle with its monsoon challenges.
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As US turns 250 this July 4, family sells company for $1.7 bln; 540 workers become millionaires

Times of India - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:45
A Louisiana family sold their 43-year-old electrical-equipment company Fibrebond to power-management giant Eaton for $1.7 billion last year—with one unusual clause built into the deal. Former CEO Graham Walker insisted 15% of the proceeds go to his 540 workers, none of whom held any equity. The result: a $240 million payout, averaging $443,000 a head.
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'They want us grateful for merely being allowed': Mamdani delivers pro-immigration July 4 speech

Times of India - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:44
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a pro-immigration vision of America, contrasting with President Trump's stance ahead of Independence Day. Speaking from City Hall, Mamdani, a naturalized citizen, emphasized immigration's centrality to the nation's identity and criticized exclusionary politics. He highlighted the contributions of immigrants and called for unity, asserting that America's strength lies in its continuous striving for ideals.
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Hyderabad’s work-site schools bring education and safety to children of migrant workers

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:41
As migrant workers build Hyderabad’s skyline, a classroom inside a Narsingi labour camp is ensuring their children are not left unattended or left out of school, with two more such schools set to open soon.
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SIR: Strapped for time, BLOs skip door-to-door visits; distribute enumeration forms at community halls

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:39
Enumeration forms were delivered to the Booth Level Officers three to four days ago, shortening the window for their onward distribution
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When Hyderabad loved and lost the beautiful game

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:36
In a different era, Hyderabad was a powerhouse of football with players like Peter Thangaraj, Tulsidas Balaram, Syed Abdul Rahim, Victor Amalraj and a host of other kicking ball and making their mark. The peak of that success story was in the 1950s
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Officials not obliged to attend ‘review’ meetings with Governor, says T.N. Law Minister

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:35
His remarks followed reports that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar had wanted to hold a ‘review’ meeting with officials at the Madurai Circuit House
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The station that trains pass by: R.K. Nagar’s long wait for a stop

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:34
South Central Railway (SCR) had announced that six express trains would halt at the station, however an inspection before the launch of services the officials found that the new station could accommodate only 18 coaches while most express trains operate with 22 or 24 coaches
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BJP spokesperson condemns Minister’s comments on Governor

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:34
The Governor, as a Constitutional authority, has every right to draw attention to pressing civic and environmental problems affecting the people, says Narayanan Thirupathy
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After Ayodhya, Badrinath Dham hit by donation theft claims; inquiry ordered

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:30
BKTC president Hemant Dwivedi said that if the allegations are proven true during the investigation, no guilty party will be spared, and strict action will be taken
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Ketan Agarwal murder case: Court rejects police custody plea, sends accused to judicial remand

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:23
The investigating agency had sought two days of police custody, informing the court that verification of certain investigation aspects and scientific procedures remained pending
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Trinamool infighting escalates as Ritabrata-led camp ‘takes control’ over party headquarters

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:20
The development comes a day after Ritabrata Banerjee and other MLAs belonging to his camp met the full bench of Election Commission in Delhi and staked claim for the party
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Bleak scenario: State’s hydel storage second-lowest in last 10 years

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 02:13
The cumulative storage in all the three hydel reservoirs account for a mere 14.9% of the full capacity on July 3, 2026, as against 44.05% during corresponding period last year
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7 rescued as boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake; 3 children dead

Times of India - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 01:49
A devastating storm on Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, led to a tragic boat capsizing, claiming three young lives and requiring the rescue of seven others. Powerful winds and rough waves overwhelmed the vessel carrying ten people, including children. The severe weather also caused widespread damage, power outages, and disrupted holiday weekend plans across the region.
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Centre orders blocking of battery management apps used to turn off e-rickshaws

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 01:47
Action comes after e-rickshaws in various parts of the country were turned off via apps developed by Chinese firms to manage lithium ion battery packs; extortion incident reported in Ujjain
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High Court Quashes Externment Order, Comments on 'Horse Trading' in Maharashtra

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 01:46
The Bombay High Court Judge Justice Madhav Jamdar also made additional oral remarks on the tendency to curb protests, stating that citizens were being treated as slaves of the Government
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Alert locopilots stop train going in the wrong direction in Chennai Division

Hindu - Sat, 07/04/2026 - 01:44
Signal cleared for one route but train got diverted to another: official sources 
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