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Candidates may use online payment options including UPI, net banking, credit card and debit card through the designated gateways, it said

Andhra Pradesh’s community-managed natural farming programme run by Rythu Sadhikara Samstha wins Sweden’s Food Planet Prize 2026

The Union government is engaging with the US concerning a Section 301 investigation into forced labor and industrial capacity. The US Trade Representative has identified India among countries with inadequate measures against goods made with forced labor, proposing potential tariffs. This occurs amidst ongoing bilateral trade deal discussions.

The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed to impose 12.5% additional duties on 54 countries, including India, for failing to prohibit the import of goods produced with forced labour

D.K. Shivakumar’s proximity to the party’s top brass, particularly Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, is believed to have strengthened his claim after a prolonged power struggle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the last three years

Textured surfaces are revolutionizing modern luxury homes, adding depth, warmth, and character. These tactile finishes, from lime-plastered walls to fluted concrete facades, interact with light to create a richer, more layered appearance. This trend extends to floors, walls, ceilings, and décor, emphasizing craftsmanship and natural materials for a timeless, grounding feel.

The party wants to build a political combination by wooing a chunk of Vokkaliga voters, besides the traditional AHINDA voters, by elevating D.K. Shivakumar

Shelvin James on working with Basil Joseph in Arun Anirudhan’s Athiradi and his decade-long career in content creation

At a time when the Congress and DMK are no longer in alliance, Mr. Selvaperunthagai’s visit to the memorial has fuelled speculation; meanwhile, Girish Chodankar is expected to meet CM Vijay and seek an RS seat for Congress

The Vellore CID police are looking in Andhra Pradesh for a family of three from Tamil Nadu missing since November 2022 and have appealed for information

In a statement of fact submitted at Alappuzha District and Sessions Court, charging officer M. Baiju Paulose claimed SIT came across instances of brazen subversion of law

Faisal Khan also claimed that firing took place at the institution. The police, however, denied the claim

According to police, marital issues appear to have led to the crime. The accused is absconding

The action follows investigations launched against 60 countries over what the USTR described as their failure to impose and effectively enforce bans on imports made with forced labour

Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board chairman Abdul Aziz asks Muthavallis who have not registered their properties to do so before the UMEED portal deadline on June 6

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, living in London since 2010, denies being a fugitive, stating no pending legal cases against him. He revisited allegations of threats from Dawood Ibrahim and associates after refusing to tolerate fixing during his IPL tenure, claiming his son was kidnapped and his life was targeted.

Mr. Hariprasad is known as a vocal critic of the Narendra Modi-led government, the BJP, and the RSS. He has also served as a Rajya Sabha member and held several positions within the AICC.

India's IT giants Infosys, TCS, and Wipro have collectively deployed over 300,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses, marking a rapid enterprise AI rollout. These companies are integrating AI into core workflows, moving beyond tool deployment to an AI-driven operating model. This significant adoption signals India's leadership in scaling agentic AI across Asia and globally.