Kerala fourth in Internet readiness among Indian States

New Delhi: Kerala has emerged as the fourth top-ranked State in the country in terms of overall Internet readiness, according to a report titled ‘Index of Internet Readiness of Indian States’, published by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Nielsen. The top three States are Delhi, Karnataka and Maharashtra. However, in terms of e-Participation and Core Internet Index, Kerala is ranked first.

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India registers quantum leap in Natural Rubber exports in last fiscal

Kottayam: The Rubber Board today announced that Natural Rubber (NR) exports from India registered a quantum leap during the last financial year with 20,030 tonnes leaving the country. By contrast during 2015-16, export was only 865 tonnes. Exports recorded 30,594 tonnes in 2012-13, but and thereafter, owing to the relatively low price of NR in the international market exports showed a declining trend.

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