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The Super League Kerala (SLK) has revealed its inaugural season's franchisees, marking a significant development in the state's football scene.
Six franchises have been unveiled for the league's first season, set to kick off in early September. These include Kochi Pipers FC, Calicut FC, Thrissur Roar FC, Kannur Squad FC, Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC, and Malappuram FC.
Franchise owners and co-owners feature notable names like Mahesh Bhupathi, Kaz Patafta, Benoit Joseph, Mohammed Rafeeq, MP Hassan Kunhi, Mibu Jose Nettikadan, Praveesh Kuzhuppilly, Shameem Backer, Travancore Princess Gowri Lakshmi Bayi, Dr Mohamed Ilyas Sahadulla, KC Chandrahasan, TJ Mathews, VA Ajmal Bismi, Dr Anvar Ameen Chelat, Baby Neelambra, and VK Mathews.
The league promises manifold opportunities across various sectors such as sports, entertainment, retail, tourism, and hospitality for the chosen regions and their surroundings.
Over 100 talented youngsters from Kerala will receive exposure through SLK, enhancing their prospects in Indian and international football.
Kerala minister of sports, V Abdurahiman, highlighted SLK's potential to redefine football in the state during the franchisees' introduction ceremony.
SLK CEO Mathew Joseph said stadiums and venues were chosen keeping in mind a fair spread of accessibility for football fans. "The selected venues will promise an unparalleled and unprecedented experience for spectators," he said.
The league will showcase promising talents from Kerala and football-loving regions across Asia, Europe, and South America, he said.
Kerala Football Association (KFA) President Navas Meeran said though Kerala has been regarded as a traditional powerhouse of Indian football, the game's fans in the state are yet to experience the fervour and excitement akin to what is experienced across Latin America or Europe.
"Currently, in an ambitious initiative aimed at promoting football and attracting more talent across Kerala, over 5,000 upcoming players are undergoing training and competitions in five groups for the Chakola Trophy tournament," he said.
This is held as part of the Kerala Football Association's (KFA) Kerala Youth Development Project, Meeran said adding that under this project, boys selected from the districts will be given free coaching throughout the year with the help of SLK franchisees.
Hibi Eden MP, MLAs TJ Vinod, and PV Sreenijan, U Sharafali, President of Kerala Sports Council, and Australia's Consul General (in Chennai) Silai Zaki were among those present during the function.
NHS encourages unvaccinated people aged 16–25 to get the HPV vaccine
Over 418,000 school leavers in past three years missed vaccination
HPV vaccine protects against cervical and other related cancers
NHS aiming for 90% uptake among girls by 2040
Letters, emails, texts and NHS App alerts being used for reminders
NHS campaign targets unvaccinated young adults
The NHS is urging hundreds of thousands of young people aged 16 to 25 to come forward for the HPV vaccine, which protects against cervical and other types of cancer.
Many of those targeted missed their vaccine during school years. According to NHS England, over 418,000 children left school without receiving the HPV jab in the past three years.
As part of a national campaign to increase uptake, GP practices are contacting eligible patients using letters, text messages, emails and the NHS App.
Addressing regional disparities and missed vaccinations
The vaccine is routinely offered to boys and girls aged 12 to 13. However, government data from June 2024 highlighted regional inequalities in vaccine uptake. The lowest rates were reported in London, across both male and female Year 10 pupils during the 2023–2024 school year.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England are now focusing on improving awareness and access for young adults who missed vaccination earlier in life.
HPV vaccine effectiveness and long-term plans
The NHS aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 under its 10-Year Health Plan, which includes boosting vaccine uptake to 90% among girls and increasing participation in cervical screening.
The vaccine also helps prevent cancers of the mouth, throat, anus, penis and vagina caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Introduced in 2021, the latest version of the HPV vaccine is more effective than the previous type. Long-term projections suggest it could reduce cases of women's cancer by 16% and HPV-related deaths by 9%.
Research in England shows that the vaccine prevents 90% of cervical cancer cases.
Catch-up vaccinations available for adults
Catch-up doses are available to:
Anyone up to age 25 who missed their school vaccination
Adults up to age 45 with immune-compromised conditions
Men who have sex with men
Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said: “Too many lives are lost to cervical cancer. The hard work of NHS staff in vaccinating and screening as many people as possible will help us meet our ambition of wiping out this disease.”
Dr Sharif Ismail, Director of Public Health Analysis at UKHSA, added: “Uptake of the HPV vaccination has dropped significantly since the pandemic, leaving thousands at greater risk. We urge all parents to return consent forms promptly, and young adults should speak to their GP about catch-up options. It’s never too late to get protected.”
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A Game-Changer in the Crypto Space: Mining Without Machine
In an industry often dominated by complex setups and expensive hardware, BAY Miner is changing the way people earn from cryptocurrency. With a new boom in the Bitcoin (BTC) price hovering above $118,000 and growing interest in other coins like XRP, investors are now more willing than ever to find easier, greener, and cheaper ways to build wealth.
In response to this trend, BAY Miner, a cloud mining application on a mobile platform, has become one of the easiest and most profitable services available. The best part? You don't need to be using a mining rig, GPUs, or be a tech guru; all you need is a smartphone and internet.
Why BAY Miner Is the Right Platform in 2025
The demand for crypto-based passive income is exploding, but traditional mining remains out of reach for many. High electricity bills, the price of hardware, and maintenance complexities have locked out small investors. BAY Miner solves all these problems in one sleek app.
BAY Miner takes away technical and financial barriers for decentralized entrepreneurs who want to earn or invest in the best digital assets, whether they are novices or experts, privately or professionally (up to $30,000/month), simply, sustainably, and with limited risk.
Cloud Mining: The Smarter Way to Earn in a Bull Market
With the current crypto bull run, investors want daily earnings without the heavy commitment. Here’s why BAY Miner’s cloud mining solution is winning:
No mining rigs or advanced setup
No skyrocketing electricity bills
Fully automated mining powered by green energy
Passive income with zero user management
Accessible with a mobile phone from anywhere
According to Chainalysis, cloud mining platforms like BAY Miner are becoming a preferred choice for investors aiming to accumulate digital assets safely and steadily.
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1. Fast Registration and Instant Bonuses
Getting started takes less than 60 seconds. Simply visit the official BAY Miner website or download the app. New users receive:
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This immediate incentive allows users to test the platform and start earning without financial pressure.
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With a minimum investment of $100, users can choose contract durations between 2 to 60 days. Whether you want short-term results or long-term profits, BAY Miner has the flexibility to fit your budget.
Each contract is automatically managed, with real-time profit tracking and daily income deposits.
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Withdrawals become available once your earnings reach $100, or you can reinvest for compounding returns.
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This platform is suitable for:
Investors wanting daily crypto profits
Families looking to grow their monthly income
Beginners aiming to build crypto holdings without risk
Retirees in search of low-maintenance income streams
Web3 enthusiasts eager to ride the bull wave
Final Thoughts: Your Phone Is the New Mining Machine
With the rise of cloud mining and increasing demand for accessible crypto income, BAY Miner has established itself as a leader in passive crypto earnings.
No more struggling with hardware. No more technical headaches. Just simple, reliable daily profits from your mobile device.
Secretary of state for business and trade Jonathan Reynolds and India's industry minister Piyush Goyal stand together after they signed a free trade agreement at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, Thursday, July 24, 2025. Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS
Most products between India and the UK will now move duty-free, making them cheaper and more competitive.
Sensitive Indian sectors like dairy products, apples, oats, and edible oils are excluded to protect local farmers.
The pact is seen as the biggest of its kind since Brexit and a model for future UK trade deals
THE free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK was signed on Thursday (24). This historic pact aims to boost trade, create jobs, and support businesses and farmers in both countries. Under the agreement, tariffs on Scotch whisky will drop to 75 per cent from 150 per cent immediately, and then slide to 40 per cent over the next decade, according to the British government. On cars, India will cut duties to 10 per cent from over 100 per cent under a quota system that will be gradually liberalised. In return, Indian manufacturers will gain access to the UK market for electric and hybrid vehicles, also under a quota system.
What Does the Agreement Do?
Eliminates tariffs (import taxes) on about 99 per cent of goods traded between India and the UK – This means most products can now move between the two countries without extra costs
Covers nearly all sectors: agriculture, textiles, engineering, electronics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, plastics, gems & jewellery, and more
The deal is expected to almost double two-way trade to about £96 billion by 2030
Over 95 per cent of Indian agricultural and processed food products (like fruits, vegetables, cereals, spices, ready-to-eat foods) will enter the UK with zero duty.
Duty-free access is set to boost Indian agricultural exports by more than 20 per cent over three years, moving closer to India’s £80bn agri-export target for 2030.
New market access for non-traditional crops like jackfruit, millets, and organic herbs.
No tariff cuts for sensitive items like dairy, apples, oats, and edible oils – these remain protected for Indian farmers.
Special focus on Indian states with major exports: Maharashtra (grapes, onions), Gujarat (groundnut, cotton), Punjab and Haryana (basmati rice), Kerala (spices).
Services and skilled professionals
Easier mobility for Indian professionals in sectors like IT, architecture, engineering, yoga, music, and cuisine
Indian professionals on short-term contracts will no longer pay social security in the UK.
Innovation and digital trade
Prime minister Keir Starmer and prime minister Narendra Modi of India hug during a press conference after signing a free trade agreement at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, Thursday, July 24, 2025. Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS
First-ever innovation chapter: Joint work on new technologies, digital trade, streamlined processes, and mutual recognition of standards will help businesses adapt quickly.
Economic Impact
Expected to add over £20bn per year in increased trade for both sides
Both countries hope to create thousands of new jobs
UK secures £6bn in new investments linked to this agreement
Marine Products
UK tariffs eliminated on Indian seafood, such as shrimp, tuna, and fishmeal. This is significant as these tariffs previously ranged from 4.2 per cent to 8.5 per cent
It will help fisherfolk in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha earn more through better price realisation.
India currently supplies only about two per cent of UK’s £4.3bn marine import market – the deal opens big room for growth.
Plantation products
Duty-free access for tea, coffee, and spices (e.g. instant coffee) means Indian products can compete better with European exporters such as Germany and Spain.
Boost to value-added exports, like Indian instant coffee.
Textiles and clothing
All 1,143 product categories in this sector now have zero tariffs in the UK
India loses past disadvantages to Bangladesh and Pakistan, who already enjoyed duty-free access.
Sectors set for highest growth: ready-made garments, home textiles, carpets, handicrafts.
India aims to increase its UK market share by at least five per cent within two years.
Engineering and manufacturing
Zero-duty access for a wide range of engineering goods, auto parts, industrial equipment, and construction machinery.
UK is already India’s 6th largest engineering export market.
Tariffs reduced from up to 18 per cent to zero.
Indian exports of engineering goods to UK could nearly double to over £6bn by 2030.
Electronics and IT
Zero-duty for Indian electronic products, such as smartphones and optical fibre cables.
Stronger opportunities for Indian software and IT-enabled services firms, with forecasted 15-20 per cent annual growth from current £25.6bn exports.
Pharmaceuticals and medical devices
UK market, valued at nearly £24bn, opens up with removal of tariffs on Indian generic medicines and medical devices (e.g. surgical instruments, diagnostics)
Increases affordability and competitiveness for Indian exporters.
Chemicals and plastics
India expects a 30-40 per cent boost in chemical exports to UK with removal of tariffs (previously up to eight per cent).
In plastics, duty-free access covers products like films, pipes, packaging, and kitchenware.
Gems, jewellery and leather
Tariffs on leather goods and footwear drop from 16 per cent to zero – good news for MSMEs in Indian hubs such as Agra, Kanpur, and Chennai.
Gems and jewellery exports projected to double in next two to three years
Sports goods, toys, and processed foods also benefit from tariff elimination.
(Agencies)
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Several companies within Anil Ambani’s group have entered bankruptcy proceedings since 2017.
INDIA's financial crime agency has searched 35 locations linked to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and diversion of public funds, a government source told Reuters on Thursday.
According to the source, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges the group was involved in a “well-planned” scheme to divert bank loans worth 30 billion rupees (around £256 million) from YES Bank to various shell companies between 2017 and 2019. The source requested anonymity as he is not authorised to speak to the media.
Entities under Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group are also accused of paying bribes to YES Bank officials before the loans were sanctioned. The source said the approvals violated internal processes at the bank.
Several companies within Anil Ambani’s group, the younger brother of Mukesh Ambani, have entered bankruptcy proceedings since 2017.
YES Bank, which had extended significant loans to the group, was declared insolvent in 2020. It was later rescued under a plan backed by Indian lenders and approved by the central bank. Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp is looking to acquire a 20 per cent stake, pending regulatory clearance.
The investigation also found serious lapses in YES Bank’s loan disbursement process, including lending to financially weak companies, backdating of credit memos, evergreening of loans to avoid classifying them as nonperforming, and misrepresentation of financials.
Rana Kapoor, the former promoter of YES Bank, was charged with bank fraud by the ED in 2020 and arrested. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in 2024 by a special court in Mumbai, according to Indian media reports.
Anil Ambani’s group companies have faced multiple regulatory actions in recent years. In August 2024, SEBI barred Anil Ambani and 24 others from the securities markets for five years, citing diversion of funds from Reliance Home Finance.
Shares of Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power fell by up to 5 per cent on Thursday following news of the ED probe.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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Cadbury is set to introduce two new additions to its Bournville range in late July
Cadbury to release two new Bournville chocolate bars this July
Flavours: Salted Caramel and Chopped Hazelnut
Recommended retail price: £2.20
Set to be available nationwide, starting with Sainsbury’s
Launch follows earlier new flavour announcements from Cadbury
New Bournville flavours arriving in stores this month
Cadbury is set to introduce two new additions to its Bournville range in late July: Bournville Salted Caramel and Bournville Chopped Hazelnut.
The dark chocolate bars will be available at supermarkets across the UK with a recommended retail price of £2.20. While both bars are already listed on Sainsbury’s website, they are not yet available for order.
Cadbury's parent company, Mondelez International, confirmed that the new bars will be permanent additions to the Bournville lineup. The company said it expects the products to be stocked by multiple retailers nationwide.
Part of Cadbury’s wider 2024 launch activity
The new Bournville flavours follow several recent product launches from Cadbury. In May, the brand released a Dairy Milk Iced Latte bar, which featured a coffee-flavoured filling and biscuit pieces wrapped in classic Dairy Milk chocolate.
Cadbury also launched limited-edition Dairy Milk summer bars earlier this year, which included temperature-sensitive packaging that changed colour depending on the surrounding heat.
Another recent release — the Twirl White Dipped — has attracted strong customer feedback, with many praising the bar's white chocolate coating as a fresh twist on the traditional Twirl.
Recent changes to the Bournville range
Despite the new product launches, Cadbury recently discontinued its Bournville Fingers. The dark chocolate-coated biscuits, introduced in October 2020, were withdrawn from shelves in June 2024, ending a short but popular run.
The Bournville range continues to focus on dark chocolate offerings, and the introduction of Salted Caramel and Chopped Hazelnut is seen as an effort to expand its appeal with new flavour profiles.