Karnataka’s Anke Gowda to be awarded Padma Shri for creating India’s largest free-access library | India News

Anke Gowda (Photo: Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Anke Gowda has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his contribution to promoting literacy and preserving knowledge through Pustakamane, India’s largest free-access library.Gowda, a former bus conductor from Karnataka, founded Pustakamane with the aim of making books accessible to people from remote and marginalised communities. Over the years,…

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US tariffs: Garment exporters stay bullish

NEW DELHI: Shishir Kapoor, an ethnic womenswear exporter from Lucknow, asserts that he is not offering any discount to American buyers, and his business has not seen any impact due to the 50% tariffs on Indian exports. For MLK Exports, more than half its exports are to the US.“My buyers are in the upper and…

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US Do Not Travel Advisory: 22 countries currently under US Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory: Full list and what travellers should know |

The US Department of State releases travel advisories at regular intervals to recommend precautions for its citizens. As per the Department of State, its highest priority is the safety and security of US citizens abroad. Likewise, its highest-level travel advisory Level 4: ‘Do Not Travel’ includes 22 countries and territories around the world. This warning…

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‘Whenever there is discussion, he seems to be abroad’: Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi over attendance in Lok Sabha | India News

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the Opposition’s resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, accusing the Congress leader of poor attendance and spreading misinformation about not being allowed to speak in the…

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Varun Berry to chair 8th edition of ET Shark Awards 2026

Former Britannia Industries CEO and vice chairman Varun Berry will chair the 8th edition of the ET Shark Awards 2026, The Economic Times and ETBrandEquity.com announced on Thursday.The ET Shark Awards celebrate campaigns and initiatives that drive innovation, consumer engagement and business growth.Berry, a veteran industry leader with nearly four decades of experience, joined Britannia…

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Mitchell Starc: IPL 2026 ultimate face-off: Can Mitchell Starc stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rampage? | Cricket News

Can Starc stop Sooryavanshi’s rampage? (Image Credit: IPL/BCCI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to clash against Delhi Capitals tonight, and one of the most aggressive battles of the night could be the mighty face-off between Mitchell Starc and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Delhi Capitals, still searching for consistency this season, received a timely boost with the return of Mitchell…

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Madhya Pradesh contaminated water: A fortnight after outbreak, govt admits to 15 deaths; full scale of Indore tragedy comes to fore | Bhopal News

Full Scale Of Indore Tragedy Comes To Fore INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh govt late on Tuesday admitted to 15 deaths due to diarrhoea outbreak in Indore. The death figures were revealed in a study conducted by the state govt.Indore divisional commissioner Sudam Khade told TOI, “As many as 15 deaths were linked to diarrhoea and…

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