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Import duty reduction on cotton will boost India's textile industry and increase exports: CAIT

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The central Government's step of reducing import duty on cotton will boost the textile industry of the country and will increase exports according to Praveen Khandelwal, BJP MP a... Read More


The perks and costs of 'Ladki Bahin'

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- For farm worker Vaishali Khakare at Sillod in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, formerly Aurangabad, the Ladki Bahin Scheme has changed her standing within her joint family. She uses the ... Read More


"Mumbai received around 300mm of rainfall," says Maharashtra CM as red alert remains for several areas

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- Amid heavy rainfall in several parts of the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that Mumbai has received around 300 mm of rain, leading to some disru... Read More


Bengaluru rains turn roads into pothole-ridden ponds, residents slam civic apathy

India, Aug. 19 -- Bengaluru's ongoing monsoon showers have once again laid bare the poor state of the city's infrastructure, leaving several stretches waterlogged and dotted with dangerous potholes. F... Read More


Four suspicious deaths in Madbury home: What we know so far about New Hampshire case

India, Aug. 19 -- Authorities are probing the suspicious deaths of four people in a home in Madbury, New Hampshire. The office of Attorney General John Formella, on Monday, said an investigation would... Read More


Telangana Dy CM orders removal of cables after electrocution deaths

Hyderabad, Aug. 19 -- Telangana deputy chief minister and minister for energy Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Tuesday, August 19, ordered the removal of cable wires on electricity poles to be undertaken on... Read More


Karnataka Assembly passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill to decentralise Bengaluru's civic body

India, Aug. 19 -- The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on August 19 passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, tabled by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also oversees Benga... Read More


Karnataka Assembly passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill to decentralise Bengaluru's civic body

India, Aug. 19 -- The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on August 19 passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, tabled by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also oversees Benga... Read More


Pharma on OTT: Where to watch Nivin Pauly's Malayalam debut series soon

India, Aug. 19 -- Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly is all set to make his Malayalam web series debut with Pharma. Directed by filmmaker PR Arun, Pharma will start streaming on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premiu... Read More


Tulisa Contostavlos enjoys being 'spectator' on Raya

United Kingdom, Aug. 19 -- Tulisa Contostavlos likes to browse on Raya. The 37-year-old singer - who is single - has signed up to the celebrity dating app, but regards herself as more of a "spectator... Read More