The Hindu

In a developed India, plantation sector should have higher value per hectare, better technology adoption, increased exports, higher income for growers, and higher productivity; its focus should move from commodities to value-added products, says Amit Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

K. Kavya, the third accused in the case, was one of the three special educators arrested for allegedly functioning as financial intermediaries for inter-State drug traffickers

A detailed report by District Environmental Engineer, submitted after an inspection in July, confirmed widespread groundwater contamination caused by industrial waste in Mudhalipalayam and Nallur villages

Under the influence of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, the port city recorded heavier rainfall for the second day; district administration inspect vulnerable areas, intensify monitoring, and remain prepared for emergencies

The police have also issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Prakash, son of SRMU general secretary Kannaiah, as part of the probe into financial transactions allegedly carried out by Veeramani and his associates

The petition said names of great patriots from T.N., and spiritual leaders who instilled moral and spiritual qualities in society had been suppressed in the list

The centre to provide safe rest facilities and basic welfare amenities to gig workers in food delivery, e-commerce and ride-hailing sectors

Sunni scholars forum forms eight-member consultative committee to deliberate on important matters

The substances were illegally transported in various express trains; they were confiscated based on specific information and while conducting random checks at railway stations upon arrival of the trains

The work is to be planned on the lines of the space developed under the Bellandur flyover by the corporation and Walkaluru NGO.