Madrid, Nov 18 (UNI) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he will field a strong starting XI as his side looks to secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Spain has won all seven of its qualifying matches so far, scoring 19 goals and conceding none. To miss out on direct qualification, the…
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 18 (UNI) Kerala will observe the World Health Organization’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week from November 18 to 24 with an intensive statewide campaign promoting the responsible use of antibiotics. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future,” highlights the urgent global call to curb antibiotic misuse and preserve their…
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 18 (UNI) India currently produces 10.11 million tonnes of tropical root and tuber crops from 4.06 lakh hectares, with cassava and sweet potato together contributing nearly 71 per cent of the national output. Cultivated in more than 120 countries, these crops play a vital role in ensuring food and livelihood security for nearly…
Hyderabad, Nov 18 (UNI) The Telangana government has ended the uncertainty surrounding local body elections by deciding to conduct Gram Panchayat polls by December. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the Secretariat on Monday. The meeting, which began at 1600 hours, lasted more than five…
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 18 (UNI) The State Election Commission of Kerala has issued stringent instructions directing all media organisations to strictly adhere to the prescribed code of conduct during the upcoming local body elections. According to the Commission, no form of publicity capable of influencing voters or affecting the election outcome will be permitted within the…
New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $41.68 billion in October from $32.15 billion in September, the commerce ministry said. In October, India’s exports fell by 11.8% to $34.38 billion, according to the data released by the Ministry. However, imports rose sharply by 16.63% to $76.06 billion. The surge in imports…
New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) The real estate sector has been contributing 7.8 pc of GDP and providing employment to 77 million people in India, said a combined report released by Ernst & Young (EY) and Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (CREDAI). The report said, “In the last 25 years, the overall…
New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) The stock market on Monday started the week on a strong note, finishing higher for the sixth consecutive session. Nifty closed above 26,000 mark. At close, the Sensex was up 388.17 points or 0.46% at 84,950.95, and the Nifty was up 103.40 points or 0.40% at 26,013.45. Broader indices have…
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (UNI) Prabhas’ period epic “Fauzi,” whose title was officially unveiled on the superstar’s birthday, has now been confirmed as a two-part cinematic saga, with an expensive prequel also being developed. Director Hanu Raghavapudi has confirmed that the film will unfold in two parts, with an additional prequel already in the pipeline, expanding…
New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) Bollywood singer Shankar Mahadevan is set to perform at the ‘Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav’ on Monday, as part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary celebrations. Speaking to the media ahead of his performance, Mahadevan expressed gratitude to the organisers and the RSS for inviting him again, recalling his earlier appearance…
