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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has expressed concern after a reported drone strike on a turbine building at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine yesterday. The IAEA said it was informed by the plant that a drone struck the turbine building earlier in the day, reportedly leaving a hole in one of its walls. The agency said its team on site has requested access to the area to assess the damage. Grossi warned that any attacks on or near nuclear facilities…

The Government has temporarily exempted customs duties on cotton imports from the first of next month to 31st October this year. The Ministry of Textiles, in a notification, said that the decision has been taken keeping the interests of cotton farmers and the entire cotton value chain at the forefront. It added that the measure, implemented during the cotton off-season, will ensure adequate availability of cotton for the textile industry, support MSMEs, moderate input costs, and strengthen the competitiveness of…

World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged countries that have imposed travel bans or closed borders in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to reconsider such measures, saying they can hinder response efforts. Speaking in Bunia in eastern Congo, the epicentre of the outbreak, he said such restrictions can make outbreak control more difficult and undermine transparency and trust, which are essential for saving lives. Tedros said…

Our Correspondent Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s capital stands shamefully submerged once again — this time even before the monsoon has officially begun. Heart-wrenching scenes from Thampanoor, Palayam, Chala, and East Fort show the city’s core reduced to a filthy, waterlogged disaster zone after just a few hours of pre-monsoon rain. Vehicles are stranded, shops are flooded, residents are wading through muck, and daily life is paralysed. This is not an act of God. This is the direct result of gross…

The Central Government has revised the export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel for the fortnight beginning tomorrow. The move is aimed at ensuring adequate domestic availability of petroleum products amid continuing uncertainties arising from the West Asia crisis. Akashvani correspondent reports that according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, exports of petrol will attract a duty of 1.5 rupees per litre, while diesel exports will be subject to a duty of 13.5 rupees per litre. The…

Ludhiana: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered a significant defeat in the Punjab municipal elections, failing to make any notable impact despite earlier expectations of a stronger performance. The polls, conducted on May 26 using ballot papers, saw the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerge as the clear winner across most urban local bodies. AAP secured decisive victories in several municipal corporations, including 36 of 50 wards in Barnala, 30 of 50 in Batala, and 30 of 50 in Moga. The party also performed well in…

Key Highlights: - TARC Posts Profit for FY2026 - TARC reported revenue for FY2026 of ₹671.78 crore, compared to ₹38.89 crore in FY2025 - TARC reported profit after tax (PAT) for FY2026 of ₹19.03 crore compared to net loss of ₹231.29 crore in FY2025 - TARC starts revenue recognition of TARC Tripundra development New Delhi : TARC Limited, New Delhi's leading Luxury Residential Real Estate Developer, announces financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. FY2026…