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Godrej & Boyce Security Solutions bags high-value contracts worth over Rs 35 Cr

Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) The Security Solutions business of Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, on Wednesday said that it has secured a series of high-value contracts, worth more than INR 35 crores.

#Godrej & Boyce Security Solutions bags high-value contracts worth over Rs 35 Cr

J&K elections: 50.65 pc voter turnout till 3 pm, Inderwal records highest 72.2 pc
Jammu/Srinagar, Sep 18 (UNI) A voter turnout of 50.65 percent was recorded till 3 pm in 24 constituencies of seven districts across Jammu and Kashmir in the first phase of Assembly elections on Wednesday.
#J&K elections: 50.65 pc voter turnout till 3 pm #Inderwal records highest 72.2 pc

Tally launches Prime 5.0; eyes CAGR of 30-40 pc in 3 years

Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) To empower the backbone of the Indian economy – the fast growing MSME sector, Tally Solutions on Wednesday announced the launch of the new TallyPrime 5.0 here.

#Tally launches Prime 5.0; eyes CAGR of 30-40 pc in 3 years

Indian Terrain Fashion enters 25th year, opens new store in Chennai

Chennai, Sep 18 (UNI) A prominent name in the Indian menswear market, Indian Terrain, recently celebrated its 25th year and began this milestone year by inaugurating it’s 13th store in Chennai, reflecting the brand''s deep-rooted connection to the city.

#Indian Terrain Fashion enters 25th year # opens new store in Chennai

Kejriwal to vacate CM house in 15 days: AAP
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) After resigning from the post of Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal has decided to give up all government facilities and vacate the official house within 15 days, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said on Wednesday.
#Kejriwal to vacate CM house in 15 days: AAP

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with a total outlay of Rs.79,156 crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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#Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with a total outlay of Rs.79 #156 crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Cabinet approves Rs 24,475 crore fertiliser subsidy: I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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#Cabinet approves Rs 24 #475 crore fertiliser subsidy: I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Pakistan Customs seize 15,000 mobile phones smuggled from China in truck
Islamabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Pakistan Customs intercepted an effort to smuggle over 15,465 mobile phones, predominantly Androids, valued at Rs 446 million from China into Pakistan via the Khunjerab Pass border crossing, media reports said on Wednesday.
#Pakistan Customs seize 15 #000 mobile phones smuggled from China in truck

J&K: Army jawan killed, 5 injured in Rajouri road mishap
Jammu, Sep 18 (UNI) One Army jawan was killed and five others injured when a vehicle carrying them plunged into a gorge in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
#J&K: Army jawan killed #5 injured in Rajouri road mishap

Bengal: Raymond eyes Kolkata as key market for expansion with 40-50 stores in 3 years

Kolkata, Sep 17 (UNI) Apparel major Raymond Lifestyle Ltd (RLL) aims to open 900 new outlets pan-India over the next three years, its CMD Gautam Singhania said on Tuesday.

#Bengal: Raymond eyes Kolkata as key market for expansion with 40-50 stores in 3 years

India sends 53 tonnes of humanitarian aid to typhoon-hit Myanmar
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) As part of Operation Sadbhav, India has sent 53 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, comprising ready-to-eat meals, medical supplies, mosquito nets, water purification tablets, to neighbouring Myanmar in the aftermath of the havoc caused by Typhoon Yagi.
#India sends 53 tonnes of humanitarian aid to typhoon-hit Myanmar

EAM releases India-Romania joint commemorative stamps on 75 years of diplomatic ties
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday joined Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to release the India-Romania joint commemorative stamps celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties.
#EAM releases India-Romania joint commemorative stamps on 75 years of diplomatic ties

Over 5,200 people have died due to HIV/AIDS in Mizoram since 1990
Aizawl, Sept 17(UNI) The Mizoram Legislative Forum on HIV/AIDS was informed on Tuesday that at least 5,277 people have died in Mizoram due to HIV/AIDS from October 1990 to August this year.
#Over 5 #200 people have died due to HIV/AIDS in Mizoram since 1990

Record investment worth Rs 32.45 lakh crore committed by stakeholders till 2030: Joshi
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said a record investment worth 32.45 lakh crore has been committed by all the stakeholders till 2030 to meet India''s green energy transition.
#Record investment worth Rs 32.45 lakh crore committed by stakeholders till 2030: Joshi

Record investment worth Rs 32.45 lakh crore committed by stakeholders till 2030: Joshi
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said a record investment worth 32.45 lakh crore has been committed by all the stakeholders till 2030 to meet India''s green energy transition.
#Record investment worth Rs 32.45 lakh crore committed by stakeholders till 2030: Joshi

India clinch record 5th Asian Champions Trophy title
Hulunbuir, Sep 17 (UNI) In a thrilling final at the 2024 Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, India secured their fifth title by defeating hosts China 1-0 in a tense encounter.
#India clinch record 5th Asian Champions Trophy title

India clinch record 5th Asian Champions Trophy title
Hulunbuir, Sep 17 (UNI) In a thrilling final at the 2024 Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, India secured their fifth title by defeating hosts China 1-0 in a tense encounter.
#India clinch record 5th Asian Champions Trophy title

150 delegates to take part in two-day national Mouth Organ Players Meet at Jammu from Sep 21
Jammu, Sep 17 (UNI) As many as 150 delegates from all over the country are set to put stage on fire at the first even national Mouth Organ Players Meet being hosted by the Jammu Harmonica Club here Om September 21-22.
#150 delegates to take part in two-day national Mouth Organ Players Meet at Jammu from Sep 21

India's merchandise exports slide 9.32 pc to $34.71 billion in August 2024; trade deficit in August surges to $29.65 billion

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#India's merchandise exports slide 9.32 pc to $34.71 billion in August 2024; trade deficit in August surges to $29.65 billion

Pak secures bronze with 5-2 win over Korea in Asian Champions Trophy
Hulunbuir, Sep 17 (UNI) Pakistan on Tuesday secured the bronze medal in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 with a resounding 5-2 victory over South Korea.
#Pak secures bronze with 5-2 win over Korea in Asian Champions Trophy

Pak secures bronze with 5-2 win over Korea in Asian Champions Trophy
Hulunbuir, Sep 17 (UNI) Pakistan on Tuesday secured the bronze medal in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 with a resounding 5-2 victory over South Korea.
#Pak secures bronze with 5-2 win over Korea in Asian Champions Trophy

UP: 5 killed, 11 injured after explosion in firecracker godown, CM announces ex-gratia
Firozabad (UP), Sep 17 (UNI) At least Five persons were killed, and 11 others were injured in an explosion caused by fire in a firecracker godown in Shikohabad area of Firozabad district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Tuesday.
#UP: 5 killed #11 injured after explosion in firecracker godown #CM announces ex-gratia

15 die due to forest fires in Peru
Lima, Sep 17 (UNI) At least 15 people were killed in Peru due to the serious forest fires occurring in various parts of the country, Minister of Health Cesar Vasquez said on Monday.
#15 die due to forest fires in Peru

15 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks in central, southern Gaza

Gaza, Sep 16 (UNI) At least 15 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on the central and southern Gaza Strip on Monday, according to Palestinian sources.

#15 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks in central # southern Gaza

Aiming to provide employment to 5000 youths: R S Bali

Dharamshala, Sep 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Tourism Corporation Chairman RS Bali on Monday said employment fairs are being held in Nagrota Assembly constituency twice a year to meet the target of employing 5000 youths in the area in five years.

#Aiming to provide employment to 5000 youths: R S Bali

IKEA introduces 365-day exchange & return policy

Bengaluru, Sep 16 (UNI) IKEA, a leading name in home furnishings, on Monday introduced a new 365-day exchange and return policy to enhance customer convenience and satisfaction.

#IKEA introduces 365-day exchange & return policy

TallyPrime 5.0 launched with enhanced GST features

Bengaluru, Sep 16 (UNI) Tally Solutions has unveiled TallyPrime 5.0, the latest iteration of its business management software, representing a significant advancement in its suite of Connected Services.

#TallyPrime 5.0 launched with enhanced GST features

Bengaluru gets 2.65 million dollars EV boost with JOULE

Bengaluru, Sep 16 (UNI) The Climate Pledge, co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism, launched a major investment initiative on Monday to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Bengaluru.

#Bengaluru gets 2.65 million dollars EV boost with JOULE

Banks pledge additional Rs 32.45 lakh crore for renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi
Gandhinagar, Sep 16 (UNI) Union Minister for New and Renewal Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday said banks and other financial institutions have pledged additional R. 32.45 lakh crore financing by 2030 to build infrastructure in the Renewal Energy sector.
#Banks pledge additional Rs 32.45 lakh crore for renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi

UP: Four killed, 5 injured after being hit by pickup van
Sambhal (UP), Sep 16 (UNI) Four people were killed and five others injured after being run over by a pickup van in the Rajpura area of Sambhal district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police sources said.
#UP: Four killed #5 injured after being hit by pickup van

WB govt invites protesting jr doctors for meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee at 5 pm on Monday

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#WB govt invites protesting jr doctors for meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee at 5 pm on Monday

New league format announced for UEFA Champions League 2024-25

Nyon (Switzerland), Sep 15 (UNI) The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season will see a significant format change, the first since the introduction of the round of 16 in 2003. The tournament will expand to 36 teams, up from 32, and will replace the traditional group stage with a league system.

#New league format announced for UEFA Champions League 2024-25

Neeraj battles through fractured hand at Diamond League Final, vows 2025 return
Brussels (Germany), Sep 15 (UNI) In a dramatic twist that left the sporting world in awe, Neeraj Chopra has revealed that he competed in the 2024 Diamond League Final in Brussels with a fractured hand, a testament to the Indian javelin champion’s unyielding spirit. Despite the injury, Neeraj came agonisingly close to victory, finishing just one centimetre behind two-time world champion Anderson Peters in a gripping duel.
#Neeraj battles through fractured hand at Diamond League Final #vows 2025 return

Neeraj battles through fractured hand at Diamond League Final, vows 2025 return
Brussels (Germany), Sep 15 (UNI) In a dramatic twist that left the sporting world in awe, Neeraj Chopra has revealed that he competed in the 2024 Diamond League Final in Brussels with a fractured hand, a testament to the Indian javelin champion’s unyielding spirit. Despite the injury, Neeraj came agonisingly close to victory, finishing just one centimetre behind two-time world champion Anderson Peters in a gripping duel.
#Neeraj battles through fractured hand at Diamond League Final #vows 2025 return

Army-deserter held in Punjab with 12.5 kg heroin from Pakistan
Taran Tarn, Sep 15 (UNI) In big blow to trans-border narcotics network, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence, Jalandhar, arrested an Army-deserter and recovered 12.5 kg heroin with Pakistan markings, an official said on Sunday.
#Army-deserter held in Punjab with 12.5 kg heroin from Pakistan

IIT Madras Research Group targets 1 GT cumulative Carbon emission by 2035

Chennai, Sep 15 (UNI) The IIT-Madras has established a research group that is targeting over one GigaTon (GT) in cumulative CO2 emission reduction by 2035.

#IIT Madras Research Group targets 1 GT cumulative Carbon emission by 2035

5 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on school in Gaza
Gaza, Sep 15 (UNI) At least five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school housing displaced people southeast of Gaza City, according to Palestinian and Israeli sources on Saturday.
#5 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on school in Gaza

Chautala announces 50 pc women teachers in Govt institutions, if JJP-ASP comes to power

Chandigarh, Sep 14 (UNI) Former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala has announced that the JJP-ASP alliance will soon release its manifesto for the Haryana Assembly elections, ensuring that the interests of all sections of society are addressed.

#Chautala announces 50 pc women teachers in Govt institutions # if JJP-ASP comes to power

HP: Lok Adalats settle 7,136 cases in Kangra, recover nearly Rs 15.40 cr

Dharamshala, Sep 14 (UNI) The National Lok Adalat, organised in all the courts of the Kangra district, on Saturday, under the chairmanship of Rajiv Bali, Chairman (District and Session Judge), District Legal Services Authority, Dharamshala and Kangra, settled 7,136 cases and an amount of nearly Rs 15.40 crore was recovered.

#HP: Lok Adalats settle 7 #136 cases in Kangra # recover nearly Rs 15.40 cr

Chinese police crack over 3,500 cyberbullying cases in H1

Beijing, Sep 14 (UNI) China''s public security authorities cracked over 3,500 cyberbullying cases in the first half of 2024, said the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on Saturday.

#Chinese police crack over 3 #500 cyberbullying cases in H1

Kerala: 50-year-old man dies during Idli eating competition

Palakkad, Sep 14 (UNI) A 50- year-old man died, after idli got stuck in his throat in between an idli eating competition organised by a group of youth as part of Onam eve celebration at Alamaram near Pudussery in the district, on Saturday.

#Kerala: 50-year-old man dies during Idli eating competition

Aditya & Divyanshi emerge U-15 champions

Kangra, Sept 14 (UNI) Adiya Das of West Bengal and Divyanshi Bhowmick of Maharashtra clinched the Youth Under-15 Boys and Girls titles at the UTT National Ranking Championships at Rainbow Khelo India Residential Academy on Saturday.

#Aditya & Divyanshi emerge U-15 champions

Over 50 lakh women will receive 1st installment of Subhadra Yojana on Sep 17: Deputy CM
Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (UNI) More than 50 lakh women in Odisha who have already registered their names for Subhadra Yojana will receive the first installment of Rs.5000 each on September 17, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Saturday.
#Over 50 lakh women will receive 1st installment of Subhadra Yojana on Sep 17: Deputy CM

PM Modi to visit Jharkhand, Gujarat and Odisha from Sep 15-17
New Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jharkhand, Gujarat and Odisha from September 15 to 17.
#PM Modi to visit Jharkhand #Gujarat and Odisha from Sep 15-17

About 5 projectiles identified crossing from Lebanon into Israel

Jerusalem, Sep 14 (UNI) About five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Telegram.

#About 5 projectiles identified crossing from Lebanon into Israel

AU SFB to launch 75 AU Study centres in AP

Hyderabad, Sep 13 (UNI) AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest small finance bank, has launched 75 study centers across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, benefiting over 1,500 underprivileged children aged 8-13 in South India.

#AU SFB to launch 75 AU Study centres in AP

Helios launches Italian luxury watchmaker U-BOAT; eyes 45 pc festive growth

Hyderabad, Sep 13 (UNI) Helios, India''s largest premium watch retailer from Titan Company Ltd, on Friday announced the expansion of its international portfolio, by introducing U-BOAT, the renowned Italian premium watchmaker, to the Indian market through a partnership.

#Helios launches Italian luxury watchmaker U-BOAT; eyes 45 pc festive growth

1561 candidates file nominations for Haryana Assembly elections

Chandigarh, Sep 13 (UNI) Haryana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pankaj Agarwal on Friday said 1561 candidates have filed nomination papers for the Haryana Assembly elections scheduled for October 5, which have been scrutinized.

#1561 candidates file nominations for Haryana Assembly elections

SCR wins 5 energy efficiency unit awards from CII

Hyderabad, Sep 13 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) has been honoured with five Energy Efficiency Unit Awards from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the 25th National Awards for Excellence in Energy Management - 2024.

#SCR wins 5 energy efficiency unit awards from CII

5 dead of malaria in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai over eight months

Aizawl, Sep 13 (UNI) At least five residents of Lawngtlai district, located in southern Mizoram bordering Bangladesh and Myanmar, have died from malaria in the last eight months, according to officials from the state health and family welfare department.

#5 dead of malaria in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai over eight months

Yamaha unveils R15M in Carbon Fibre Pattern Graphic
Chennai, Sep 13 (UNI) India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. on Friday launched the R15M with a Carbon Fibre Pattern graphic that encapsulates the spirit of top-tier Japanese motorcycle design
and engineering.
#Yamaha unveils R15M in Carbon Fibre Pattern Graphic

Uttar Pradesh Tourism is the official Tourism Partner of India’s Most Prestigious ‘Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025’

 

Over 4,500 sellers empowered with insights and strategies at Flipkart Seller Conclaves

Kolkata, Sep 13 (UNI) Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has successfully concluded the seller conclaves across nine major cities in India, as part of Flipkart`s pan-India initiative, boosting opportunities for over 1.4 million entrepreneurs and sellers to grow their business.

#Over 4 #500 sellers empowered with insights and strategies at Flipkart Seller Conclaves

Haryana: JJP-ASP to contest 85 seas, backs 3 independents

Chandigarh, Sep 12 (UNI) The Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) and Azad Samaj Party (ASP) (Kanshi Ram) alliance has announced candidates for 85 seats in the Haryana Assembly elections, with JJP fielding 69 candidates and ASP 16.

#Haryana: JJP-ASP to contest 85 seas # backs 3 independents



Tensions ease in Nagamangala as 52 detained after clashes

Mandya, Sep 12 (UNI) Tension at Nagamangala in Karnataka''s Mandya district was brought under control on Thursday following violent clashes during a Ganesha Chaturthi procession the previous night.

#Tensions ease in Nagamangala as 52 detained after clashes

Hyderabad: LVPEI performs highest number of 50k plus corneal transplants in world

Hyderabad, Sep 12 (UNI) The Shantilal Shanghvi Cornea Institute at the LVPEI (LV Prasad Eye Institute) has achieved the distinction of performing the highest number of corneal transplants ever by any Institution in the world.

#Hyderabad: LVPEI performs highest number of 50k plus corneal transplants in world

25 MoUs inked at 9th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Sep 12 (UNI) A record 25 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed during the two-day Ninth Belt and Road Summit that concluded in Hong Kong on Thursday.

#25 MoUs inked at 9th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong

Centre transfers 33 IAS, 45 IPS officers of AGMUT cadre

New Delhi, Sep 12 (UNI) The Central Government on Thursday transferred 33 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 45 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of the AGMUT cadre.

#Centre transfers 33 IAS # 45 IPS officers of AGMUT cadre

Three Indian firms commit $16.65 million investment in Bahrain

New Delhi, Sep 12 (UNI) The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) on Thursday said that three Indian companies across manufacturing, renewable energy, and ICT sectors have proposed to invest US$16.65 million in the gulf country.

#Three Indian firms commit $16.65 million investment in Bahrain

States should collectively advocate for 50 pc share in Central Tax devolution : Thennarasu

Chennai, Sep 12 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Thursday said
States should collectively advocate for a 50% share in the central tax devolution.

#States should collectively advocate for 50 pc share in Central Tax devolution : Thennarasu



August retail inflation marginally up at 3.65 pc

New Delhi, Sep 12 (UNI) India''s retail inflation measured by consumer price index (CPI) inched up marginally to 3.65% in August 2024 on annualised basis from 3.60% in the previous month, as per data released by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on Thursday.

#August retail inflation marginally up at 3.65 pc



45 Indians have been discharged from Russian Army and returned, 50-odd still remain: MEA

New Delhi, Sep 12 (UNI) Forty-five Indian nationals recruited by the Russian Army for fighting on the Ukraine war front have returned home so far, and India is striving for the return of 50-odd Indians who are still with the Russian Army, the Ministry of External Affairs said today.

#45 Indians have been discharged from Russian Army and returned #50-odd still remain: MEA



FITPASS plans expansion to reach 500 cities by mid-2026; hires new team

New Delhi, Sep 12 (UNI) FITPASS, a smart membership for fitness and wellness has embarked on an aggressive growth strategy to dominate the fitness industry and is planning to reach 500 cities across India by mid-2026.

#FITPASS plans expansion to reach 500 cities by mid-2026; hires new team



UP: 57 districts, 350 tehsils, 825 blocks to have Atal Residential Schools: Yogi

Lucknow, Sep 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday inaugurated the 2024-25 academic session for all 18 Atal Residential Schools in the state during a ceremony held at the Atal Residential School in Mohanlalganj.

#UP: 57 districts #350 tehsils #825 blocks to have Atal Residential Schools: Yogi



August 5 decision taken by Modi government not acceptable to us: AIP Chief

Srinagar, Sep 12 (UNI) Member of Parliament and Awami Itihad Party (AIP) Chief Abdul Rashid Sheikh, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, on Thursday said the August 5, 2019 decision, abrogating Articles 370 and 35 (A) by the Government of India, is not acceptable to us.

#August 5 decision taken by Modi government not acceptable to us: AIP Chief



Ragging: 5 students of HP''s Bahra Varsity arrested

Solan, Sep 12 (UNI) Five students of Bahra University at Waknaghat in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh have been arrested for ragging another student in the hostel, police said on Thursday.

#Ragging: 5 students of HP''''s Bahra Varsity arrested



Stalin in US, TN Govt signs MoU with Caterpillar, committing Rs 500 cr investments

Chennai, Sep 12 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday signed a MoU with
construction equipment major Caterpillar involving an investment of Rs 500 crore
to expand its facilities in the State.

#Stalin in US #TN Govt signs MoU with Caterpillar #committing Rs 500 cr investments

AP: Vigilance squad seizes van with Rs.1.45 lakh worth PDS rice

Kakinada, Sept 11(UNI) The special squad of the regional vigilance and enforcement department , on intelligence information, have intercepted a van on the outskirts of Draksharama town on Wednesday and seized the lorry along with three tones of PDS rice worth around Rs.1.45 lakhs .

#AP: Vigilance squad seizes van with Rs.1.45 lakh worth PDS rice

Residential police school for police children to come up in 50 acres in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Sep11 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said the government will set up a residential police school for police children on a sprawling 50 acres in Hyderabad.

#Residential police school for police children to come up in 50 acres in Hyderabad

Sessions Court convicts ex-Puducherry official, awards 5 yrs RI in graft case filed by CBI

Chennai, Sep 11 (UNI) The Special Judge (Principal District and Sessions Judge), Puducherry,
on Wednesday convicted and sentenced former Puducherry government official to five years
Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) in a bribery case filed by the CBI.

#Sessions Court convicts ex-Puducherry official # awards 5 yrs RI in graft case filed by CBI



ISL 2024-25: Coaches with proven track records assume charge

Mumbai, Sept 11 (UNI) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 will see an assembly of the finest tactical minds in Indian football, with at least six of the 13 coaches at the start of the season having won either the ISL League or the ISL Cup previously.

#ISL 2024-25: Coaches with proven track records assume charge



ISL 2024-25: Coaches with proven track records assume charge

Mumbai, Sept 11 (UNI) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 will see an assembly of the finest tactical minds in Indian football, with at least six of the 13 coaches at the start of the season having won either the ISL League or the ISL Cup previously.

#ISL 2024-25: Coaches with proven track records assume charge

World Rugby to work with Stepathlon for Rugby World Cup England 2025

London, Sept 11 (UNI) World Rugby and Stepathlon are joining forces to encourage fans to unite and get active on ‘The Road to Twickenham’ in celebration of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, the biggest and most accessible women’s rugby event ever.

#World Rugby to work with Stepathlon for Rugby World Cup England 2025

Ktk transport department asks vehicle owners to install HSRP by Sep 15 deadline

Bengaluru, Sep 11 (UNI) Karnataka Transport Department on Wednesday said that the September 15 deadline for installing High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) will not be extended.

#Ktk transport department asks vehicle owners to install HSRP by Sep 15 deadline



5 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on Tubas

Ramallah, Sep 11 (UNI) At least five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the West Bank city of Tubas, Palestinian medical and security sources said on Wednesday.

#5 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on Tubas

45th FIDE Chess Olympiad kicks off in Budapest

Budapest, Sept 11 (UNI) The 45th International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad officially commenced in Budapest, setting a new record with 193 teams in the Open section and 181 teams in the women''s competition.

#45th FIDE Chess Olympiad kicks off in Budapest



Rahul calls for removal of 50 pc cap on reservation

New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) Former Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that caste is a fundamental problem in India and is the root of social inequality.

#Rahul calls for removal of 50 pc cap on reservation



Quake measuring 5.8 hits Pakistan- GFZ

Hong Kong, Sep 11 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted Pakistan at 0728 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

#Quake measuring 5.8 hits Pakistan- GFZ



Telangana: CM announces 35,000 govt jobs, urges police to combat drug abuse

Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the government will create 35,000 more jobs by the end of the year.

#Telangana: CM announces 35 #000 govt jobs #urges police to combat drug abuse

Online trading platform Lemonn user base grows to 5 lakh

New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) Online stock trading platform Lemonn on Wednesday said that it has acquired five lakh users in the first five months of the launch.

#Online trading platform Lemonn user base grows to 5 lakh



Vietnam: Typhoon Yagi leaves 141 dead, 59 missing in northern region

Hanoi, Sep 11 (UNI) As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam''s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced.

#Vietnam: Typhoon Yagi leaves 141 dead #59 missing in northern region



Tight security for Ganesh idol immersion on Sep 15, 18,500 cops on duty

Chennai, Sep 11 (UNI) The Greater Chennai City Police have made elaborate security arrangements for peaceful conduct of the Lord Ganesh idols immersion event on September 15, Sunday, marking the culmination of the week long festivities.

#Tight security for Ganesh idol immersion on Sep 15 #18 #500 cops on duty



J&K Assembly Elections: 2350 permissions granted to political parties, candidates

Jammu, Sep 10 (UNI) Upholding the Democratic Principles of Free, Fair and Transparent Elections for the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election, 73.94 percent permission requests from the political parties and contesting candidates have been accepted since the electoral process commenced in the Union Territory, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K said on Tuesday.

#J&K Assembly Elections: 2350 permissions granted to political parties #candidates

150,000 students to benefit from enhanced skills programme of MongoDB

Bengaluru, Sep 10 (UNI) MongoDB, Inc. has announced a transformative expansion of its MongoDB for Academia program in India, a move that will directly benefit over 150,000 students. This expansion comes at a critical time as the country faces an anticipated demand for around six million digital roles by 2028, highlighting the need for skilled professionals in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

#150 #000 students to benefit from enhanced skills programme of MongoDB

254 kgs of Ganja seized: Five drug peddlers arrested in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Sep 10 (UNI) The Cyberabad Special Operations Team (SOT) from Rajendranagar, in coordination with the Rajendranagar Police, arrested five drug peddlers on Tuesday and seized 254 kg of ganja from their possession.

#254 kgs of Ganja seized: Five drug peddlers arrested in Hyderabad

Odisha reports 55 tiger deaths in last ten years : Minister

Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (UNI) As many as 55 tigers, including seven Royal Bengal Tigers (RBT), have died in different forests of Odisha during the last ten years, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia told the state Assembly on Tuesday.

#Odisha reports 55 tiger deaths in last ten years : Minister

UAC of MEPZ SEZ approves six SEZs, one EOU involving Rs 70.15 cr investments

Chennai, Sep 10 (UNI) The Unit Approval Committee (UAC) of MEPZ SEZ on Tuesday approved
a total of 6 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) units and one Export Oriented Unit (EOU), involving an overall investment of Rs 70.15 crore.

#UAC of MEPZ SEZ approves six SEZs # one EOU involving Rs 70.15 cr investments

Buchi Babu cricket final : Hyd sets tough 518 target for Chhattisgarh

Chennai, Sep 10 (UNI) Hyderabad have placed themselves in a dominant
position having a set a gargantuan 518 rtun target for Chhattisgarh in the
final of the All India Buchi Babu cricket tournament held at Nathan grounds
in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

#Buchi Babu cricket final : Hyd sets tough 518 target for Chhattisgarh

SEIL Energy contributes Rs 50 lakhs to AP CM Relief Fund

Nellore, Sep 10 (UNI) SEIL Energy India Limited (SEIL), one of the largest Independent Power Producers (IPP) in India, has contributed Rs 50 lakhs to the AP Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support the victims of the recent floods in Vijayawada.

#SEIL Energy contributes Rs 50 lakhs to AP CM Relief Fund



Sensex up 361.75 pts

Mumbai, Sept 10 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday climbed another 361.75 pts to close at 81,921.29 on the strong global market and fresh foreign fund inflows.

#Sensex up 361.75 pts

Ukraine loses upto 715 soldiers in fighting with Russia Yug Group- Russian Military

Moscow, Sep 10 (UNI) Russia''s Yug (South) group of forces has eliminated up to 715 Ukrainian service people over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

#Ukraine loses upto 715 soldiers in fighting with Russia Yug Group- Russian Military

Will end stir by 5 pm if CM sacks Kolkata top cop: Doctors

Kolkata, Sep 10 (UNI) Adopting an aggressive approach, the agitating junior doctors in West Bengal have served an ultimatum to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to accept their demands, including the sacking of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, by 5 pm on Tuesday or else they would not end their agitation by evening, despite a Supreme Court direction.

#Will end stir by 5 pm if CM sacks Kolkata top cop: Doctors

Haryana head constable held for taking Rs 5,000 bribe

Chandigarh, Sep 10 (UNI) The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a police head constable while accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 from a complainant whose family was involved in a property dispute, an official said on Tuesday.

#Haryana head constable held for taking Rs 5 #000 bribe



Defence Secy to co-chair 5th India-Philippines JDCC meeting in Manila

New Delhi, Sep 10 (UNI) Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will undertake a visit to Manila to co-chair the fifth meeting of the India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) on Wednesday, an official statement said.

#Defence Secy to co-chair 5th India-Philippines JDCC meeting in Manila

Uttarakhand landslide: Death toll rises to 5

Dehradun, Sep 10 (UNI) Bodies of four more persons, including three women, were recovered on Tuesday from the debris of a landslide that trapped pilgrims on the Kedarnath Dham Yatra route in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, taking the death toll in last evening''s incident to five, officials said.

#Uttarakhand landslide: Death toll rises to 5

ISL 2024-25: Hyderabad FC look to right the wrongs

Hyderabad, Sept 10 (UNI) As the new Indian Super League (ISL) season begins, Hyderabad FC will be raring to go again.

#ISL 2024-25: Hyderabad FC look to right the wrongs



Bengal medics in no mood to end strike, want CM to sack Kolkata top cop by 5 pm

Kolkata, Sep 10 (UNI) Adopting an aggressive approach, the agitating junior doctors in West Bengal have served an ultimatum to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to accept their demands, including the sacking of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, by 5 pm on Tuesday or else they would not end their agitation by evening, despite a Supreme Court direction.

#Bengal medics in no mood to end strike #want CM to sack Kolkata top cop by 5 pm

Russia downs 59 Ukrainian drones over Bryansk region

Moscow, Sep 10 (UNI) Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 59 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region, local officials said Tuesday.

#Russia downs 59 Ukrainian drones over Bryansk region



Stalin in US, three more MoUs inked committing over Rs 2,500 cr investments

Chennai, Sep 10 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday inked three more pacts with
leading US firms committing an investment of over Rs 2,500 crore and creating more than
5,000 jobs in the State.

#Stalin in US #three more MoUs inked committing over Rs 2 #500 cr investments

Maha: AIMIM announces names of 5 candidates for upcoming assembly election

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sep 9 (UNI) AIMIM supremo and MP, Asaduddin Owaisi, on Monday announced names of five candidates for upcoming election to Maharashtra Assembly.

#Maha: AIMIM announces names of 5 candidates for upcoming assembly election

Aug 2024 LIC new business premium rises 35 pc to Rs 19,309.10 cr

Kolkata, Sep 9 (UNI) Life Insurance Corporation of India witnessed a 35.10 percent surge in its new business premium for August 2024, to Rs 19,309.10 crore, from Rs 14,292.53 crore in August 2023.

#Aug 2024 LIC new business premium rises 35 pc to Rs 19 #309.10 cr



India is on path to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Sep 9 (UNI) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday said India is well set on a path to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030 and exuded confidence that "it has emerged as one of the world’s most attractive renewable energy markets".

#India is on path to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030: Pralhad Joshi



Telangana Govt announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families of flood victims

Hyderabad, Sep 9 (UNI)Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced that the state government will provide Rs 5 lakh and an Indiramma House to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent floods.

#Telangana Govt announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families of flood victims

The GoM on rate rationalisation and the GoM on real estate today submitted status reports: Sitharaman after 54th GST Council meeting

UNI NK AKS.

#The GoM on rate rationalisation and the GoM on real estate today submitted status reports: Sitharaman after 54th GST Council meeting



Akshay Kumar turns 58

Mumbai, Sep 9(UNI) Prominent Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar turned 58 on Monday.

#Akshay Kumar turns 58

JSW Infrastructure approves capex of ₹2,359 Cr for capacity expansion

Kolkata, Sep 9 (UNI) JSW Infrastructure Limited, a part of the JSW Group and India’s second-largest private commercial port operator, on Monday approved a capex of ₹2,359 Crore for the capacity expansion at its Jaigarh and Dharamtar Port.

#JSW Infrastructure approves capex of ₹2 #359 Cr for capacity expansion



ADNOC inks 15-year LNG agreement with Indian Oil after talks between PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

New Delhi, Sep 9 (UNI) Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC on Monday inked a 15-year agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd to supply one million tonnes a year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India, following talks between PM Narendra Modi and visiting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan here.

#ADNOC inks 15-year LNG agreement with Indian Oil after talks between PM Modi #Abu Dhabi Crown Prince



Market snaps 3-day fall; BSE Sensex rallies over 375 points

Mumbai, Sep 9 (UNI) India’s benchmark indices snapped three days fall and ended higher as the BSE Sensex on Monday surged over 375 points to close at 81,559.64 following gains in Energy, Technology, Realty, and Oil and Gas stocks despite weak Asian Market.

#Market snaps 3-day fall; BSE Sensex rallies over 375 points



Sensex jumps 375.61pts

Mumbai, Sept 9 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of the last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Monday surged 375.61 pts to close at 81,559.64 following gains in Energy, Technology, Realty, and Oil and Gas stocks despite weak Asian Market.

#Sensex jumps 375.61pts

Bangladesh govt replaces 25 district heads posted by previous regime

Dhaka, Sep 9 (UNI) The Bangladesh government has appointed new Deputy Commissioners (DCs) for 25 districts, including Dhaka and Chittagong, media reports said on Monday.

#Bangladesh govt replaces 25 district heads posted by previous regime



Asian Champions Trophy: Dominant India breeze past Japan with 5-1 win

Moqi (China), Sept 9 (UNI) Defending Champions India were utterly dominant as they sailed past Japan with a 5-1 win here at the Asian Champions Trophy here in China on Monday.

#Asian Champions Trophy: Dominant India breeze past Japan with 5-1 win



Asian Champions Trophy: Dominant India breeze past Japan with 5-1 win

Moqi (China), Sept 9 (UNI) Defending Champions India were utterly dominant as they sailed past Japan with a 5-1 win here at the Asian Champions Trophy here in China on Monday.

#Asian Champions Trophy: Dominant India breeze past Japan with 5-1 win



Vietnam: Typhoon Yagi leaves 59 dead in northern region

Hanoi, Sep 9 (UNI) As of Monday noon, Typhoon Yagi and consequent landslides and floods have left 59 people dead and missing in Vietnam''s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

#Vietnam: Typhoon Yagi leaves 59 dead in northern region



ADNOC, IndianOil enter into 15-year LNG agreement after talks between PM Modi-Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

New Delhi, Sep 9 (UNI) Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC has entered into a 15-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) Agreement with IndianOil for one million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) of LNG, following talks between PM Narendra Modi and visiting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan here today.

#ADNOC #IndianOil enter into 15-year LNG agreement after talks between PM Modi-Abu Dhabi Crown Prince



Death toll from Israeli strikes on Syrian city of Masyaf rises to 15, 34 injured: Hospital

Damascus, Sep 9 (UNI) The death toll from Israeli air strikes on the central Syrian city of Masyaf has increased to 15, chief physician of the National Hospital in Masyaf Faisal Haidar told Sputnik on Monday, adding that 34 others have been injured.

#Death toll from Israeli strikes on Syrian city of Masyaf rises to 15 #34 injured: Hospital

Kerala: Milma clocks 5.52pc growth, Rs 4346.67 cr turnover in 2023-24

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 9 (UNI) The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by the brand Milma, has posted a turnover of Rs 4346.67 crore during the financial year 2023-24, marking an increase of 5.52 percent compared to last year.

#Kerala: Milma clocks 5.52pc growth # Rs 4346.67 cr turnover in 2023-24



Bus plunges off mountain road in S. Yemen, 15 killed

Aden, Yemen, Sep 9 (UNI) At least 15 people were killed and three others injured when a passenger bus fell off a mountain road in Yemen''s southern province of Lahj on Sunday, a security official told Xinhua.

#Bus plunges off mountain road in S. Yemen #15 killed

Maha: Additional SP in CID Pune arrested for cheating hotel owner of Rs 1.05 cr

Kolhapur, Sep 8 (UNI) The Crime Investigation Department of city police arrested additional superintendent of police at CID Pune Shrikant Namdev Kolhapure for allegedly cheating a hotel owner at Mahableshwar hill station in Satara district of Rs 1.05 crore.

Kolhapur Zone superintendent of police Ms Manisha Dubule said in a press release here on Sunday that Kolhapure contacted a hotel owner in Mahableshwar and on pretext of helping him in getting a liquor licence, demanded Rs 2.50 crore for it from him.

#Maha: Additional SP in CID Pune arrested for cheating hotel owner of Rs 1.05 cr

Police delegation pays tribute to 1959 martyrs at Hot Springs Memorial in Ladakh

Hyderabad, Sep 8 (UNI) A Police delegation pays tribute to 1959 martyrs at Hot Springs Memorial in Ladakh.

#Police delegation pays tribute to 1959 martyrs at Hot Springs Memorial in Ladakh



India B tightens grip, India A 76/4 at lunch in 275-run chase

Bengaluru, Sep 8 (UNI) India B tightened their hold on Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy match as India A’s batting lineup faltered under overcast conditions at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, setting the stage for a tense finish on Sunday.

#India B tightens grip #India A 76/4 at lunch in 275-run chase



India B tightens grip, India A 76/4 at lunch in 275-run chase

Bengaluru, Sep 8 (UNI) India B tightened their hold on Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy match as India A’s batting lineup faltered under overcast conditions at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, setting the stage for a tense finish on Sunday.

#India B tightens grip #India A 76/4 at lunch in 275-run chase

5 hurt in clash during labour rally in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Sep 8 (UNI) At least five persons were injured in Bangladesh’s Ashulia, Savar, as a consequence of a factional confrontation between two Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal parties, a media report said.

#5 hurt in clash during labour rally in Bangladesh

Israeli army detects about 50 shell launches from Lebanon

Jerusalem, Sept 8 (UNI) In the early hours of Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have recorded about fifty shell launches from Lebanon at northern Israel, some of the shells were shot down by air defense systems, and there is no information yet about the possible consequences of the shelling, the army said.

#Israeli army detects about 50 shell launches from Lebanon



Super Typhoon Yagi strikes south China, leaving 4 dead, 95 injured

Beijing, Sept 8 (UNI) Super Typhoon Yagi has killed four people and injured 95 others in south China''s Hainan Province, local authorities said at a press conference on Saturday evening.

#Super Typhoon Yagi strikes south China #leaving 4 dead #95 injured



HP: Civil court defers hearing on illegal mosque construction till Oct 5

Shimla, Sep 7 (UNI) The court of Municipal Corporation Commissioner here has deferred the hearing of illegal mosque construction matter till October five, directing the respondents to file affidavit into the matter.

#HP: Civil court defers hearing on illegal mosque construction till Oct 5

258 Men, 39 Women Officer Cadets inducted into Indian Army at POP held at OTA

Chennai, Sep 7 (UNI) In an impressive Passing Out Parade (POP) at the Officers
Training Academy (OTA) a total of 297 Officer Cadets--258 Men Cadets and 39
Women Cadets--were commissioned into various arms and services of the Indian
Army on Saturday.

#258 Men # 39 Women Officer Cadets inducted into Indian Army at POP held at OTA

Labour unrest hits Bangladesh pharma industry, 25 production units shut

Dhaka, Sep 7 (UNI) Unrest prevails in the Bangladesh pharmaceutical industry, with production shut in 25 big manufacturing plants following labour trouble amid apprehensions of a medicine crisis unless the problems are resolved soon.

#Labour unrest hits Bangladesh pharma industry # 25 production units shut



Fresh Manipur violence in Jiribam district, 5 killed

Imphal, Sept 7 (UNI) Five persons were killed in Jiribam district on Saturday as suspected Kuki militants launched an attack at Jiribam, police said.

#Fresh Manipur violence in Jiribam district #5 killed



About 1,500 people in Ukraine sentenced to prison for cooperation with Russia

Kiev, Sept 7 (UNI) About 1,500 people have been convicted in Ukraine for cooperation with Russia, 98% of whom applied to participate in the prisoner exchange programme between Moscow and Kiev, The Times newspaper reported.

#About 1 #500 people in Ukraine sentenced to prison for cooperation with Russia

J&K Assembly Election: 175 MCC violations reported across J&K

Jammu, Sep 6 (UNI) Acting tough against the violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines imposed across Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming Assembly elections, the Election Department has registered nine FIRs and suspended five government employees, besides issuing warning in 23 such cases, official sources said on Friday.

#J&K Assembly Election: 175 MCC violations reported across J&K



UP: 15 killed, 18 injured in road accident in Hathras, PM, CM announces ex-gratia

Hathras (UP), Sep 6 (UNI) In a major incident at least 15 people were killed, and 17 to 18 others were injured when a roadways bus collided with a van in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday, a senior administration official said here.

#UP: 15 killed #18 injured in road accident in Hathras #PM #CM announces ex-gratia

Heroin and cannabis seized in Aizawl, 5 arrested

Aizawl, Sept 6 (UNI) Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department officials, in collaboration with the Assam Rifles'' Field Intelligence Unit (FIU), seized 220 grams of heroin in a late-night operation on Thursday in the Falkland neighbourhood here.

#Heroin and cannabis seized in Aizawl # 5 arrested



UP: 15 killed, 18 injured in road accident in Hathras, PM announces ex-gratia

Hathras (UP), Sep 6 (UNI) In a major incident at least 15 people were killed, and 17 to 18 others were injured when a roadways bus collided with a van in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday, a senior administration official said here.

#UP: 15 killed #18 injured in road accident in Hathras #PM announces ex-gratia

Maha tops in foreign investment with Rs 70,795 cr in 1st quarter of 2024-25: DyCM

Mumbai, Sep 6 (UNI) Maharashtra has managed to maintain its top position in attracting foreign investments in the state with Rs 70,795 crore (that is 52.46 per cent) investment coming in the state in first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, informed Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday.

#Maha tops in foreign investment with Rs 70 #795 cr in 1st quarter of 2024-25: DyCM



Telangana CM seeks central aid after floods cause Rs 5,438 crore damage

Hyderabad, Sep 6 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has informed Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan that heavy rains and floods have caused extensive damage across the state, with estimated losses amounting to Rs 5,438 crore.

#Telangana CM seeks central aid after floods cause Rs 5 #438 crore damage

Delhi govt plans to pay Rs 7.5 lakh compensation for custodial deaths

New Delhi, Sep 6 (UNI) The Delhi government on Friday approved a proposal for payment of a compensation of Rs 7.5 lakh to the next of kin or legal heirs of prisoners who die in jails due to unnatural reasons.

#Delhi govt plans to pay Rs 7.5 lakh compensation for custodial deaths

Smuggled Lord Krishna idol worth Rs 5 cr brought back from US by TN Idol wing police

Chennai, Sep 6 (UNI) A metal idol of Kaliya Marthana Krishnar--Lord Krishna in dancing posture-- stolen from one of the temples in Tamil Nadu and valued at Rs five crore, was brought back from
USA by the Idol Wing CID Police.

#Smuggled Lord Krishna idol worth Rs 5 cr brought back from US by TN Idol wing police

Free fall at D-Street; wipes off over Rs 4.5L cr mkt capitalization

Mumbai, Sep 6 (UNI) India’s stock market on Friday fell like a pack of cards as the benchmark indices extended the losing streak for third straight day with both BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closing down over one per cent each mainly on concerns whether US Fed will cut interest rate in its meeting this month and also profit booking by domestic operators.

#Free fall at D-Street; wipes off over Rs 4.5L cr mkt capitalization



Biden to announce fresh $250 mn military aid to Ukraine

Washington, Sep 6 (UNI) US President Joe Biden will announce the allocation of an additional military assistance package worth of $250 million to Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday.

#Biden to announce fresh $250 mn military aid to Ukraine

Telangana postal department invites applications for scholarship 2024-25

Hyderabad, Sept 6 (UNI) The Telangana Postal Department is inviting applications for the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana scholarship for the academic year 2024-25.

#Telangana postal department invites applications for scholarship 2024-25



Stalin in US, 3 more MoUs committing Rs 850 cr investments, inked

Chennai, Sep6 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government signed MoUs with three
more firms at Chicago in US committing a total investments of Rs 850 crore
on Friday
In the presence of the Chief Minister M.K.Stalin, who is is Chicago as part of
his second leg of his official visit to US to attract investments, an MoU was
signed with Lincoln Electric for an investment of Rs 500 crore for the expansion
its research and development, and manufacturing unit in Chengalpattu.

#Stalin in US #3 more MoUs committing Rs 850 cr investments #inked

Ghana loses to Angola in 2025 AFCON qualifier

Accra, Sept 6 (UNI) The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a 1-0 defeat to Angola''s Palancas Negras
in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group F qualifier at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana''s second-largest city.

#Ghana loses to Angola in 2025 AFCON qualifier



ED attaches Rs 55.30 cr assets of drug cartel key accused Jaffer Sadiq

Chennai, Sep 5 (UNI) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chennai on
Thursday provisionally attached assets worth Rs 55.30 crore belonging to
illicit drug cartel key accused and sacked ruling DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq
and his associates under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering
Act (PMLA), 2002.

#ED attaches Rs 55.30 cr assets of drug cartel key accused Jaffer Sadiq



Complete construction of govt medical college and hospital in Ara by Aug 15 next year: Nitish

Patna, Sept 5 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday directed the authorities to complete the construction of the government Medical College and Hospital in Ara before August 15, 2025.

#Complete construction of govt medical college and hospital in Ara by Aug 15 next year: Nitish

Odisha govt approves Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana for Rs 5k to each tribal student

Bhubaneswar, Sept 5 (UNI) Odisha government has decided to implement the Saheed Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana in the current year in the state to curb the dropout rate among the tribal students and encourage them to pursue higher education.

#Odisha govt approves Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana for Rs 5k to each tribal student



Sensex down 151.48 pts

Mumbai, Sep 5 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Thursday lost another 151.48 pts to settle at 82, 201.16 on selling in Reality, Capital Goods and Energy stocks amid mixed trend in Asian Market.

#Sensex down 151.48 pts

Media Day: ISL coaches ready for fresh challenges in 2024-25

Kolkata, Sept 5 (UNI) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 Media Day began here with representatives from seven clubs, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, Mohammedan
SC, Odisha FC, Jamshedpur FC, and NorthEast United FC previewing the upcoming season.

#Media Day: ISL coaches ready for fresh challenges in 2024-25

Duleep Trophy: India A bowlers dominate as India B struggle to 65/2 at lunch

Bengaluru, Sep 5 (UNI) At lunch, India B found themselves in a cautious yet precarious position at 65 for 2 after 30 overs against India A in the ongoing domestic four-day fixture at Chinaswamy stadium on Thursday.

#Duleep Trophy: India A bowlers dominate as India B struggle to 65/2 at lunch

Arrest Baba Ramgiri, Nitesh Rane within 5 days: Maha AIMIM chief

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sep 4 (UNI) Maharashtra AIMIM president and former MP, Imtiaz Jaleel, on Wednesday demanded that spiritual leader Baba Ramgiri and BJP MLA Nitesh Rane should be arrested within five days, else he threatened to take out a grand rally in Mumbai.

#Arrest Baba Ramgiri # Nitesh Rane within 5 days: Maha AIMIM chief

CM announces Rs 5 lakh grant to Panchayats elected unanimously

Chandigarh, Sep 4 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said Panchayat elections in the state will be held soon and the seats will be contested by the candidates without party symbol.

#CM announces Rs 5 lakh grant to Panchayats elected unanimously

Punjab Govt. recovers Rs 145.73 crores under State Pension Scheme

Chandigarh, Sep 4 (UNI) Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Department has
recovered Rs 145.73 crores from 2.44 lakh deceased and ineligible beneficiaries under the
State Pension Scheme (SPS), a minister said on Wednesday.

#Punjab Govt. recovers Rs 145.73 crores under State Pension Scheme

AP: Vigilance squad seizes truck with 50 bags of PDS rice

Kakinada, Sep 4 (UNI) The regional vigilance and enforcement special squad , on intelligence information, intercepted a truck near Patha Munjeru bridge in Kajuluru mandal on Wednesday and seized Rs 3.29 lakhs worth of 2800 kg of PDS rice packed in fifty bags, official sources said.

#AP: Vigilance squad seizes truck with 50 bags of PDS rice

Bangladesh: Students to organise Shaheedi March nationwide on Sep 5

Dhaka, Sep 4 (UNI) The Anti-Discrimination Students Movement leaders have announced a nationwide ''Shaheedi March'' on September 5 to honour those who died in the mass uprising across the country leading to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime a month ago, media reports said on Wednesday.

#Bangladesh: Students to organise Shaheedi March nationwide on Sep 5

Maldives foreign reserves drop to USD 395.4m

Male, Sep 4 (UNI) The Maldives Monetary Authority on Wednesday announced a notable fall in the total foreign reserves of the country to USD 395.4 million by the end of July, media reports said.

#Maldives foreign reserves drop to USD 395.4m

Mizoram Police seizes 2.557 kg heroin, methamphetamine tablets

Aizawl, Sep 4 (UNI) Mizoram Police seized 2.557 kilograms of heroin and 5.742 kilograms (50,500 tablets) of methamphetamine at Mizoram-Myanmar New Hruaikawn village in Champhai district on Monday, Lalbiakthanga Khiangte IGP (law & order) and chief public relations officer of the state police said on Wednesday.

#Mizoram Police seizes 2.557 kg heroin # methamphetamine tablets

Haryana Assembly election notification on September 5

Chandigarh, Sep 4 (UNI) Haryana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pankaj Aggarwal on Wednesday said the notification for the Haryana Assembly polls will be issued on September 5, kickstarting the nomination process.

#Haryana Assembly election notification on September 5

LS MP Tamizhachi Thangapandian inaugurates 5-day stem cell awareness expo

Chennai, Sep 4 (UNI) A five-day Stemcell awareness day expo, showcasing the vast benefits offered by this therapy, began in a city hospital on Wednesday to mark the World Sexual Health day.

#LS MP Tamizhachi Thangapandian inaugurates 5-day stem cell awareness expo

Supercoder to create 3,000 remote jobs for Indian developers by 2025

New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Supercoder, a South Korean platform for connecting software developers with global job opportunities, is set to revolutionize the tech industry in India by offering an expansive array of job opportunities, strategic partnerships, and a focus on quality placements
With 800 current job openings, the platform plans to maintain 3,000 opportunities by the end of 2025, catering to a wide range of skills in AI, ML, Data Science, web, and mobile technologies. Supercoder is also part of K-Startup Centre (KSC) - India 2024, an accelerator program run by The Circle: Founder Club, Supercoder said in a release.

#Supercoder to create 3 #000 remote jobs for Indian developers by 2025



Death toll from Philippine floods, landslides rises to 15

Manila, Sep 4 (UNI) The death toll from flash flooding and landslides triggered by typhoon Yagi and the southwest monsoon in the Philippines has risen to 15, with 21 still missing, the country''s Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday.Wednesday.

#Death toll from Philippine floods #landslides rises to 15

Low pressure area likely to form over Westcentral Bay of Bengal on Sep 5

Hyderabad, Sep 4 (UNI) The cyclonic circulation over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam & neighbourhood now lies over north Coastal Andhra Pradesh & neighbourhood between 3.1 km & 7.6 km above mean sea level tilting southwestwards with height.

#Low pressure area likely to form over Westcentral Bay of Bengal on Sep 5



Philippine floods, landslides rises to 15, with 21 missing

Manila, Sep 4 (UNI) The death toll from flash flooding and landslides triggered by typhoon Yagi and the southwest monsoon in the Philippines has risen to 15, with 21 still missing, the country''s Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday.

#Philippine floods #landslides rises to 15 #with 21 missing

Kross IPO of Rs 500 Cr

Mumbai, Sep 4 (UNI) Kross IPO is an issue of Rs 500 crores. The issue is a combination of a fresh issue of Rs 250.00 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 250.00 crore.

#Kross IPO of Rs 500 Cr



Zee to telecast Keralam Kudumbam Awards-2024 on Sep 5 and 6

Kochi, Sep 4 (UNI) Zee Keralam will telecast its Keralam Kudumbam Awards-2024 ceremony that witnessed many an emotional moment, on September 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

#Zee to telecast Keralam Kudumbam Awards-2024 on Sep 5 and 6



Rupee marginally weak at 83.95 versus USD

Mumbai, Sep 4 (UNI) The rupee on Wednesday fell one paisa at 83.95 against USD in opening trade on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the foreign exchange said.

#Rupee marginally weak at 83.95 versus USD

Saudi Arabia targets 525 fintech companies by 2030

Riyadh, Sep 4 (UNI) Saudi Arabia aspires to significantly boost its financial technology (fintech) sector, with the kingdom''s finance minister, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, announcing Tuesday a target of establishing 525 fintech companies by 2030.

#Saudi Arabia targets 525 fintech companies by 2030



51 killed, 200 injured in Russia attack on Poltava

Kiev, Sep 4 (UNI) At least 51 people have been killed and 271 others injured Tuesday in a Russian missile attack on the city of Poltava in central Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

#51 killed #200 injured in Russia attack on Poltava

Russia attack on Ukraine killed 51, injured 200

Kiev, Sept 3 (UNI) At least 51 people have been killed and 271 others injured Tuesday in a Russian missile attack on the city of Poltava in central Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

#Russia attack on Ukraine killed 51 # injured 200

Three-day Maha State Junior Selection under-19 Open FIDE rating Chess Championship to begin from Sep 5

Kolhapur, Sep 3 (UNI) The three-day-long Under-19 boys and girls FIDE rating Chess Championship for selection into Maharashtra squad will be held here from September 5 to 7.

#Three-day Maha State Junior Selection under-19 Open FIDE rating Chess Championship to begin from Sep 5

Govt launches Rs 750 crore AgriSURE Fund to support farming community

New Delhi, Sep 3 (UNI) The Government on Tuesday launched a Rs 750 crore “AgriSURE” fund for start-ups and rural enterprises for revolutionizing the agriculture landscape in the country
The Rs 750 crore is a “blended capital” with SEBI Registered Category II, Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), with contributions of Rs 250 crore each from the Government of India, NABARD and same amount is being mobilized from banks, insurance companies, and private investors.

#Govt launches Rs 750 crore AgriSURE Fund to support farming community



10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore approved for armed forces

New Delhi, Sep 3 (UNI) To enhance the capability of the armed forces and their modernisation, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the Chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore.

#10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore approved for armed forces

class="font-h1 mb-4 lg:mb-8">World Test Championship final from June 11, 2025

Dubai, Sept 3 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 will be played from June 11 to 15, 2025, as the top two sides in the standings will compete in the Ultimate Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

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Sensex ends negative at 82,555.44 pts

Mumbai, Sept 3 (UNI)The equity market got a brake on Tuesday, closed negative at 82,555.44, easing 4.40 pts, snapping a rally of the last 13 sessions, on profit booking by local operators.

#Sensex ends negative at 82 #555.44 pts

In complex surgery, 1.5 kg of human hair removed from teen-aged girl's stomach

Puducherry, Sep 3 (UNI) In a rare and complex medical procedure, a team of surgeons
at GEM Hospital Puducherry successfully removed 1.5 kg of human hair from the stomach
of a teenaged girl, marking a significant achievement in the field ofgastrointestinal surgery.

#In complex surgery # 1.5 kg of human hair removed from teen-aged girl's stomach



Telcos blacklist over 50 entities for spamming on TRAI’s direction

New Delhi, Sep 3 (UNI) Taking note of telecom regulator’s stern warning against rising menace of spam calls and messages, the telecom services providers have “blacklisted” over 50 entities and “disconnected” more than 2.75 lakh connections or telecom resources used by Unregistered Telemarketers (UTMs).

#Telcos blacklist over 50 entities for spamming on TRAI’s direction

World Bank ups India FY25 GDP growth forecast to 7 pc

New Delhi, Sep 3 (UNI) Despite challenging external conditions, the World Bank on Tuesday raised India''s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 7% for fiscal 2024-25 (FY25) from 6.6% projected earlier.

#World Bank ups India FY25 GDP growth forecast to 7 pc

Fresh low-pressure area likely to form over west-central Bay of Bengal on Sep 5: Met

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 3 (UNI) A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal around September 5, Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday.

#Fresh low-pressure area likely to form over west-central Bay of Bengal on Sep 5: Met



129 killed, 59 injured in jailbreak attempt in DR Congo

Kinshasa, Sep 3 (UNI) At least 129 prisoners were killed and 59 others injured in an escape attempt at Makala Central Prison early Monday in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the DRC government announced early Tuesday.

#129 killed #59 injured in jailbreak attempt in DR Congo



Hyd: CM urges PM to release Rs 5,438cr as temporary relief

Hyderabad, Sep 3 (UNI) Sixteen people were killed as record incessant rains lashed many parts of Telangana in the last four days, and the government urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the situation a national calamity.

#Hyd: CM urges PM to release Rs 5 #438cr as temporary relief



15 detained over assault on US military personnel in Türkiye

Istanbul, Sep 3 (UNI) Two U.S. military personnel stationed on a U.S. Navy ship docked in Türkiye''s western port city of Izmir were attacked on Monday, and 15 people have been detained, local authorities said.

#15 detained over assault on US military personnel in Türkiye



World Bank raises India growth forecast to 7 pc in FY25 from 6.6 pc estimated earlier

New Delhi, Sep 3 (UNI) Despite challenging external conditions, the World Bank on Tuesday raised India''s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 7% for fiscal 2024-25 from 6.6% projected earlier.

#World Bank raises India growth forecast to 7 pc in FY25 from 6.6 pc estimated earlier

5 Ways to Use Technology to Improve Your Mental Health

Technology has transformed mental health treatments, providing more options for improved patient care. Despite its importance, mental health often gets overlooked due to stigma and limited resources, making it difficult for individuals to seek help.



293 killed, 564 injured in monsoon rain-related accidents in Pakistan

Islamabad, Sep 3 (UNI) A total of 293 people have been killed and 564 others injured in monsoon rain-triggered accidents in Pakistan in the past two months as heavy downpours continued to wreak havoc in parts of the country, according to the National Disaster Management Authority.

#293 killed #564 injured in monsoon rain-related accidents in Pakistan

Durov to pay bail of $5.5 mln in installments

Paris, Sept 2 (UNI) Telegram founder Pavel Durov will pay bail of 5 million euros ($5.5 million) in installments, the Paris prosecutor''s office told RIA Novosti on Monday.

#Durov to pay bail of $5.5 mln in installments

J&K: Kilo Force of Army celebrates 25 yrs of gallant & distinguished service

Srinagar, Sep 2 (UNI) The Indian Army’s counter-insurgency Kilo Force on Monday celebrated its silver jubilee, marking 25 years of gallant and distinguished service.

#J&K: Kilo Force of Army celebrates 25 yrs of gallant & distinguished service



LG sanctions ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh to each next of kin of the deceased.

Srinagar, Sep 2 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday expressed grief over the loss of two pilgrims due to the unfortunate incident of shooting stones on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine track and has approved an ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh to each of the next of kin of the deceased.

#LG sanctions ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh to each next of kin of the deceased.(RPT)

AP: Voluntary organisation to distribute 5,000 clay Ganesh idols

Kakinada, Sept 2 (UNI) A voluntary organisation, Mana Vooru-Mana Badhyatha,’ has announced its decision to distribute 5,000 clay Ganesh idols freely as a part of its programme to protect the environment.

#AP: Voluntary organisation to distribute 5 #000 clay Ganesh idols

LG sanctions ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh to each next of kin of the deceased.

Srinagar, Sep 2 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday expressed grief over the loss of two pilgrims due to the unfortunate incident of shooting stones on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine track and has approved an ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh to each of the next of kin of the deceased.

#LG sanctions ex-gratia of Rs 5 Lakh to each next of kin of the deceased.

Two-day 'Global AI Summit' in Hyderabad from Sep 5

Hyderabad, Sep 2 (UNI) The Telangana Government will organize the two-day “Global AI Summit” with the theme “Making AI Work for Everyone” at HICC, here from Thursday.

#Two-day 'Global AI Summit' in Hyderabad from Sep 5

2-day Global AI Summit in Hyderabad from Sept 5

Hyderabad, Sept 2 (UNI) The Telangana Government is organising the “Telangana Global AI Summit” with the theme “Making AI Work for Everyone” at HICC, Hyderabad, from Sept. 5 to 6.

#2-day Global AI Summit in Hyderabad from Sept 5

Investors sell 54 pc of IPO shares within a week: SEBI

New Delhi, Sep 2 (UNI) Retail investors tend to sell most of their shares acquired from Initial Public Offers (IPO) within week of allotment, says a study conducted by market regulator SEBI.

#Investors sell 54 pc of IPO shares within a week: SEBI



Increase compensation to Rs 25 Lakh :KTR

Hyderabad, Sep 2 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) criticized the Telangana government’s decision to provide Rs 5 lakh in compensation to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent floods, calling the amount insufficient.

#Increase compensation to Rs 25 Lakh :KTR



Rally at D-Street continues; Sensex ends all-time high at 82,559.84

Mumbai, Sept 2 (UNI) India’s benchmark indices continued their upward rally for the 13th consecutive day as the BSE Sensex on Monday gained over 194 points to close at 82,559.84 as buying was witnessed in FMCG, Financial Services Banking stocks.

#Rally at D-Street continues; Sensex ends all-time high at 82 #559.84

Nissan Magnite crosses 1.5 lakh cumulative sales since launch

Kolkata, Sept 2 (UNI) Nissan Motor India on Monday announced the milestone of 1.5 lakh total sales of the Nissan Magnite achieved in August 2024, since its launch in December 2020.

#Nissan Magnite crosses 1.5 lakh cumulative sales since launch

Sensex ends all time-high at 82,559.84 pts

Mumbai, Sept 2 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained on top on Monday too, advancing 194.07 pts to close at 82,559.84 as buying was witnessed in FMCG, Financial Services Bankex stocks.

#Sensex ends all time-high at 82 #559.84 pts

Fresh low pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal on Sep 5 : Met

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 2 (UNI) A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal around September 5, Meteorological Centre said on Monday.

#Fresh low pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal on Sep 5 : Met



Bengaluru FC partners with White Gold for 2024-25 ISL season

Bengaluru, Sep 2 (UNI) Bengaluru FC announced a strategic partnership with White Gold, the largest organized gold buyer in South India, for the upcoming 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season.

#Bengaluru FC partners with White Gold for 2024-25 ISL season



Bengaluru FC partners with White Gold for 2024-25 ISL season

Bengaluru, Sep 2 (UNI) Bengaluru FC announced a strategic partnership with White Gold, the largest organized gold buyer in South India, for the upcoming 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season.

#Bengaluru FC partners with White Gold for 2024-25 ISL season



Medics strike enters 25th day; plan to lay siege to Kolkata Police office

Kolkata, Sep 2 (UNI) The indefinite cease-work by junior government medics at outdoor patients departments (OPDs) entered its 25th day on Monday while the striking doctors decided to lay siege to Lalbazar, Kolkata Police headquarters, demanding the resignation of City Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, accusing him of failure to prevent vandalism in the R G Kar Hospital on August 14.

#Medics strike enters 25th day; plan to lay siege to Kolkata Police office



India factory activities slow down in August, manufacturing PMI dips to 57.5

New Delhi, Sep 2 (UNI) India''s factory activities grew at a slower pace in August this year, with manufacturing purchasing managers'' index (PMI) easing to 57.5 during the month from 58.1 in the previous month, as per a survey released on Monday.

#India factory activities slow down in August #manufacturing PMI dips to 57.5



Q1 GDP growth at 6.7 pc, FY25 growth of 7 pc would be new normal: Ghosh

Kolkata, Sep 2 (UNI) India’s economy expanded by 6.7 per cent in the first quarter of current fiscal, and the economy grew by more than 7 per cent in the preceding four quarters, according to Dr Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Adviser, State Bank of India.

#Q1 GDP growth at 6.7 pc #FY25 growth of 7 pc would be new normal: Ghosh

India factory activities slow down in August, manufacturing PMI dips to 57.5

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#India factory activities slow down in August # manufacturing PMI dips to 57.5

Manufacturing PMI in India dips to 57.5 in August from 58.1 in July

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#Manufacturing PMI in India dips to 57.5 in August from 58.1 in July



Sensex at new peak; opens at 82,725.28 points

Mumbai, Sept 2 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday opened at a new high at 82,725.28 on the strength of energy, financial services, and healthcare stocks.

#Sensex at new peak; opens at 82 #725.28 points



About 40 cr people likely to attend Maha Kumbh 2025: Naveen Kumar

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 2 (UNI) More than 40 crore people are expected to visit Maha Kumbh-2025 at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Revenue and Relief Commissioner GS Naveen Kumar said.

#About 40 cr people likely to attend Maha Kumbh 2025: Naveen Kumar



Quake measuring 6.4 hits 57 km S of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Sydney, Sept 2 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted 57 km south of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at 06:13:34 on Monday local time (20:13:34 GMT on Sunday), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

#Quake measuring 6.4 hits 57 km S of Panguna #Papua New Guinea

GST collection rises 10 pc YoY in Aug to Rs 1.75L cr

New Delhi, Sep 1 (UNI) Driven by strong economic activities and growing compliance level, India''s total Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection rose 10% year-on-year to Rs 1,74,962 crore in the month of August 2024.

#GST collection rises 10 pc YoY in Aug to Rs 1.75L cr



BJP will win over 55 seats in Haryana Assembly polls: Vij

Chandigarh, Sep 1 (UNI) Haryana''s former Home Minister Anil Vij said here on Sunday that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to get more than 55 out of the 90 Assembly seats in the October 5 elections.

#BJP will win over 55 seats in Haryana Assembly polls: Vij

150 foreign nationals lodged in Afghanistan's jails: official

Kabul, Sep 1 (UNI) About 150 foreign nationals have been lodged in prisons in Afghanistan, an official of the country''s prison administration reported on Sunday.

#150 foreign nationals lodged in Afghanistan's jails: official



AbhiBus sets goals with 50k villages connected

Bengaluru, Sep 1 (UNI) AbhiBus is rapidly expanding with plans to link 50,000 villages and add 75,000 new buses this year, achieving a 20% growth rate that surpasses the industry average based on previously reported annual figures.

#AbhiBus sets goals with 50k villages connected

Bangladesh raises cheque encashment limit to 5L taka

Dhaka, Sept 1 (UNI) The central bank of Bangladesh has set a new cash withdrawal limit of 500,000 taka (4,166 US dollars) via cheques per account per day for the current week starting from Sunday.

#Bangladesh raises cheque encashment limit to 5L taka



Odisha to get Rs.500 crore under PM-USHA scheme : Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (UNI) Odisha will get Rs 500 crore under PM-USHA scheme, an important step towards universal and inclusive education, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.

#Odisha to get Rs.500 crore under PM-USHA scheme : Pradhan

Odisha to get Rs 500cr under PM- USHA-Yojana

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (UNI) Odisha will get Rs 500 crore under PM USHA Yojana, an important step towards universal and inclusive education, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.

#Odisha to get Rs 500cr under PM- USHA-Yojana



EC revises polling date in Haryana to Oct 5

New Delhi, August 31 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday revised the polling date for the Haryana Assembly election from October 1 to October 5.

#EC revises polling date in Haryana to Oct 5



Typhoon Shanshan kills 6, injures 125 in Japan

Tokyo, Aug 31 (UNI) The death toll from Typhoon Shanshan in Japan has risen to six, with 125 others injured and one person unaccounted for, the NHK broadcaster reported.

#Typhoon Shanshan kills 6 #injures 125 in Japan

India’s shrimp export suffers staggering USD 500 mn loss due to US ban

Chennai, Aug 31 (UNI) India''s shrimp exports has suffered a significant loss of USD 500 million
due to a ban imposed by the United States on wild-caught shrimps.

#India’s shrimp export suffers staggering USD 500 mn loss due to US ban

Smuggled areca nut worth Rs 2.5 crore seized in Manipur (RPT)

Imphal, Aug 31 (UNI) Assam Rifles personnel have seized Areca nut worth about Rs 2.5 crore in two separate operations and arrested six persons in this connection.

#Smuggled areca nut worth Rs 2.5 crore seized in Manipur (RPT)

Smuggled areca nut worth Rs 2.5 crore seized in Manipur

Imphal, Aug 30 (UNI) Assam Rifles personnel have seized Areca nut worth about Rs 2.5 crore in two separate operations and arrested six persons in this connection.

#Smuggled areca nut worth Rs 2.5 crore seized in Manipur



Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 89, injure 205 over 48 hrs - Health Ministry

Cairo, Aug 31 (UNI) At least 89 people have been killed and another 205 injured in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in the past two days, the enclave''s health ministry said on Saturday.

#Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 89 #injure 205 over 48 hrs - Health Ministry



PM Modi releases postage stamp, coin to mark 75 years of establishment of Supreme Court

New Delhi, Aug 31 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a postage stamp and coin to mark the 75 years of the establishment of the Supreme Court, at the two-day National Conference of the District Judiciary here on Saturday.

#PM Modi releases postage stamp #coin to mark 75 years of establishment of Supreme Court

The Rolling Plate Celebrates 5th Anniversary by Changing Lives

New Delhi [India], August 28: The Rolling Plate, a leading cloud kitchen franchise company, is celebrating its 5th anniversary by giving back to society.



Monsoon may last in Himachal till Oct 5: IMD

Shimla, Aug 31 (UNI) The Southwest Monsoon, which typically begins to retreat from Himachal Pradesh between September 20 and 25, is projected to extend its stay this year, with withdrawal likely delayed by up to ten days.

#Monsoon may last in Himachal till Oct 5: IMD



Woman stabs 5 people on bus in Germany

Berlin, Aug 31 (UNI) A woman stabbed five people on a bus in western Germany, the police of the Siegen-Wittgenstein district said.

#Woman stabs 5 people on bus in Germany



5 killed, 37 injured after Ukrainian attack on Russia

Moscow, Aug 31 (UNI) Five people were killed and 37 others injured after Ukrainian forces attacked Russia''s Belgorod region, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on his Telegram channel Friday evening.

#5 killed #37 injured after Ukrainian attack on Russia



US Central Command, Iraqi security forces eliminate 15 IS militants in Iraq

Baghdad, Aug 31 (UNI) The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it, jointly with Iraqi security forces, eliminated 15 Islamic State militants in western Iraq.

#US Central Command #Iraqi security forces eliminate 15 IS militants in Iraq



J&K Assembly Polls: 25 candidates withdraw nominations, 219 in fray for Phase-1

Jammu, Aug 30 (UNI) As many as 25 candidates on Friday withdrew their candidature in the office of respective returning officers across seven districts on the last date of the withdrawal of nomination papers in the 24 Assembly Constituencies for the first phase of the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections.

#J&K Assembly Polls: 25 candidates withdraw nominations #219 in fray for Phase-1



J&K: Counter-insurgency expert likely to take charge of 15 Corps of Army

Srinagar, Aug 30 (UNI) Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, an counter-insurgency expert, is likely to take charge of the Army’s Srinagar-based sensitive and strategic 15 Corps in October, defence sources said.

#J&K: Counter-insurgency expert likely to take charge of 15 Corps of Army

Sri Jagannath Temple MC approves Rs. 413 crore annual budget for 2024-25

Puri, Aug 30 (UNI) The Sri Jagannath Temple Managing Committee on Friday approved a staggering Rs. 413 crore annual budget for the temple for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, temple Chief Administrator Aravind Padhi said.

#Sri Jagannath Temple MC approves Rs. 413 crore annual budget for 2024-25

KSUM startup bags Rs 1.15 cr DoT grant

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 30 (UNI) Deep tech startup Trois Infotech, incubated in Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), has bagged a grant of Rs 1.15 crore under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, for its ‘Face Recognition (FR) Using Drone’ technology.
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) will oversee the implementation of this cutting-edge project, which, with its innovative approach, aims to set new standards in aerial surveillance. Its primary objectives include the development of industrial-grade long-range (500 metres plus) cameras optimised for facial recognition.

#KSUM startup bags Rs 1.15 cr DoT grant

AP:Trade unions stage dharna demanding 75 percent jobs to locals in industries

Kakinada, Aug 30(UNI) Industrial workers owing allegiance to CITU and IFTU have staged a dharna in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Labour here on Friday demanding 75 percent of jobs to the locals in industrial units in Kakinada rural area.

#AP:Trade unions stage dharna demanding 75 percent jobs to locals in industries

Punjab VB registers case against tax collector for accepting Rs 50,000 bribe

Chandigarh, Aug 30 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), has registered a case against Gurjit Singh, Tax Collector, posted in Block Development and Panchayat Office (BDPO) in Khuhian Sarwar of Fazilka district for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs. 50,000.

#Punjab VB registers case against tax collector for accepting Rs 50 #000 bribe



5 terrorists killed, 3 injured in military operations in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Aug 30 (UNI) Pakistan''s military said on Friday that it had killed five terrorists and injured three others in three different operations in the country''s southwest Balochistan province.

#5 terrorists killed #3 injured in military operations in SW Pakistan



Boosting India''s Act East Policy, PM Modi to visit Brunei, Singapore from Sep 3-5

New Delhi, Aug 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Brunei Darussalam from Sep 3-4, in the first ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Southeast Asian nation. He will then travel to Singapore from Sep 4-5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

#Boosting India''s Act East Policy #PM Modi to visit Brunei #Singapore from Sep 3-5

Indian economy grows at 6.7 pc in Q1 of FY25

New Delhi, Aug 30 (UNI) Indian economy grew at 6.7% year-on-year during April-June quarter (Q1) of current financial year 2024-25 as against 8.2% in the same quarter of previous financial year, as per official data released on Friday.

#Indian economy grows at 6.7 pc in Q1 of FY25

Indian economy grew at 6.7pc y-o-y during April-June Q1 of current financial year 2024-25: Govt data

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#Indian economy grew at 6.7pc y-o-y during April-June Q1 of current financial year 2024-25: Govt data

APSEZ acquires 80 pc stake in Astro offshore for US 185 mn

Hyderabad, Aug 30 (UNI) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest ports and logistics company, on Friday announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80 percent stake in Astro, in an all-cash deal for USD 185 million.

#APSEZ acquires 80 pc stake in Astro offshore for US 185 mn

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Sensex at new peak at 82,365.77 pts

Mumbai, Aug 30 (UNI) Maintaining a rally for the ninth straight session, the BSE Sensex on Friday ended at a new peak at 82,365.77, up 231.16 after US economic data alleviated growth worries.

#Sensex at new peak at 82 #365.77 pts

Bihar: PK promises to bear educational expenses of students below 15 years

Patna, Aug 30 (UNI) Founder of "Jan Suraaj " mission, Prashant Kishor promised to bear the educational expenses of all students below the age of 15 years and also Rs 2000 as monthly old age pension if his party, to be launched on October 2, is voted to power in the 2025 Assembly election in Bihar.

#Bihar: PK promises to bear educational expenses of students below 15 years

KFC to raise Collateral-Free Loan limit to Rs 15 crore

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 30 (UNI) Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal has announced that the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) will increase the Collateral-Free Loan limit for startups to Rs 15 crore from the current Rs 10 crore.

#KFC to raise Collateral-Free Loan limit to Rs 15 crore



Floods death toll rises to 145 in Chad

Yaounde, Aug 30 (UNI) At least 145 people have been killed and nearly 1 million more affected as rainstorms and flash floods hit major parts of Chad since June, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

#Floods death toll rises to 145 in Chad

J&K Assembly polls: Enforcement agencies seize cash, drugs, liquor worth Rs 5.71 cr

Jammu, Aug 29 (UNI) In its mission to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process and to accomplish the mission of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide an equitable field to all the contestants in the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election 2024, the enforcement agencies across the J&K Union Territory seized Rs 5.71 crore worth of cash and other material, including drugs and liquor, in the first 12 days of enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.

#J&K Assembly polls: Enforcement agencies seize cash # drugs # liquor worth Rs 5.71 cr



Noida Intl Airport on track, commercial operations scheduled to begin in April 2025

New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) Noida International Airport (NIA) which will connect the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh with other cities in India and the world, is “on course” with its development milestones, with validation flights to test flight procedures as well as filing of its aerodrome license application expected by December 2024.

#Noida Intl Airport on track #commercial operations scheduled to begin in April 2025

Bihar: One arrested with 34.51 gram heroin in Kaimur

Bhabhua, Aug 29 (UNI) Police on Thursday recovered 34.51 grams of heroin and arrested one person in this connection under Mohania police station area in Kaimur district of Bihar.

#Bihar: One arrested with 34.51 gram heroin in Kaimur

RJD will get only 7 to 8 seats in 2025 Bihar Assembly elections : Anant

Patna, Aug 29 (UNI) Former MLA Anant Singh who was recently acquitted in a firearms recovery case, said on Thursday that RJD would get only 7 to 8 seats in 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.

#RJD will get only 7 to 8 seats in 2025 Bihar Assembly elections : Anant

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RIL to consider bonus shares on Sep 5 Board Meeting

New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries on Thursday said that its Board will meet on September 5, 2024 to consider allotment of bonus in the ratio of one share for each share held by shareholders.

#RIL to consider bonus shares on Sep 5 Board Meeting



India offers to undertake $50,000 worth quick impact projects in each of 14 Pacific Island Countries

Nukuʻalofa (Tonga)/New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) India on Thursday offered to undertake a Quick Impact Project in each of the 14 Pacific Island Countries, based on each country’s choice, worth USD 50,000.

#India offers to undertake $50 #000 worth quick impact projects in each of 14 Pacific Island Countries



Israeli army kills 5 Palestinians in Tulkarm

Ramallah, Aug. 29 (UNI) The Israeli army on Thursday killed five Palestinians, including a commander, in an exchange of fire in the Tulkarm refugee camp in the West Bank, Palestinian and Israeli sources said.

#Israeli army kills 5 Palestinians in Tulkarm

Manipur: 5 detained for snatching arms

Imphal, Aug 29 ( UNI) Manipur Police and security personnel on Thursday detained five persons, including four village defence force personnel, in connection with a case of snatching arms from a farm house.

#Manipur: 5 detained for snatching arms



J&K: Quake measuring 5.7 jolts Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 29 (UNI) An earthquake of moderate intensity jolted Kashmir valley on Thursday, officials said.

#J&K: Quake measuring 5.7 jolts Kashmir



Rupee rises 5 paise against USD

Mumbai, Aug 29 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday gained 5 paise at 83.91 against USD in opening trade on selling of US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee rises 5 paise against USD



Poland receives first F-35A Husarz fighter Jet

Washington, Aug 29 (UNI) Poland has taken possession of the first of its eventual fleet of 32 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, the aircraft''s prime contractor, Lockheed Martin, announced in a press release on Wednesday.

#Poland receives first F-35A Husarz fighter Jet

Principal chief Income-Tax commissioner among 5 remanded to police custody in bribery case

Patna, Aug 28 (UNI) A special CBI court here on Wednesday remanded five people, including principal chief Income-Tax commissioner Santosh Kumar, in police custody for five days in a bribery case.

#Principal chief Income-Tax commissioner among 5 remanded to police custody in bribery case

Punjab: Father-son duo arrested for swindling over 5kg gold from Amritsar trader

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Aug 28 (UNI) A man from Mukerian and his two sons from Hyderabad have been arrested by district police for allegedly swindling over 5kg of gold ornaments from an Amritsar-based trader.

#Punjab: Father-son duo arrested for swindling over 5kg gold from Amritsar trader



3 Army personnel killed, 5 injured as truck plunges into gorge in Arunachal

Itanagar, Aug 28 (UNI) Three Army personnel were killed and five others sustained serious injuries when the truck they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge near Tapi village under Dumporijo circle in Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

#3 Army personnel killed #5 injured as truck plunges into gorge in Arunachal

Arunachal CM sanctions Rs 5 cr from CMRF for Tripura flood relief

Itanagar, Aug 28 (UNI) In a grand gesture towards the deluge-hit people in Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that Rs 5 crore has been sanctioned from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for immediate assistance to those in need.

#Arunachal CM sanctions Rs 5 cr from CMRF for Tripura flood relief

Hyd: Two more arrested in Rs 175 cr bank fraud case

Hyderabad, Aug 28 (UNI) The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) on Wednesday arrested two more individuals, including a State Bank of India (SBI) branch manager, in connection with a Rs 175 crore bank fraud case.

#Hyd: Two more arrested in Rs 175 cr bank fraud case



SBI raises Rs 7,500 cr at coupon rate of 7.42 pc

Kolkata, Aug 28 (UNI) State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, raised Rs. 7,500 crores on Wednesday at a coupon rate of 7.42 percent through its first Basel III compliant Tier 2 bond issuance for the current financial year.

#SBI raises Rs 7 #500 cr at coupon rate of 7.42 pc

Cabinet approves two new lines & 1 multi-tracking project of Indian Railways at estimated cost Rs 6,456 crore.

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#Cabinet approves two new lines & 1 multi-tracking project of Indian Railways at estimated cost Rs 6 #456 crore.

UK, Germany may seal defence deal by 2025: Official

England, Aug 28 (UNI) The United Kingdom and Germany are negotiating a bilateral defence agreement and plan to conclude it by early 2025, the office of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

#UK # Germany may seal defence deal by 2025: Official



25 killed in paramilitary forces attack in Sudan''s El Fasher

Khartoum, Aug 28 (UNI) At least 25 people were killed and 30 others injured in an artillery attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Monday in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, a local official said on Tuesday.

#25 killed in paramilitary forces attack in Sudan''s El Fasher

London police say nearly 350 people arrested during Caribbean carnival

England, Aug 27 (UNI) The number of people detained during the annual Caribbean Carnival in London''s district of Notting Hill has reached 349, the City of London Police said in a statement on Tuesday.

#London police say nearly 350 people arrested during Caribbean carnival

HPRC to host pre-Arena Polo WC Championship 2025 in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Aug 27 (UNI) The Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club (HPRC) will be conducting the inaugural pre-Arena Polo World Cup Championship 2025 in their premises at Aziz Nagar in the city outskirts in February-March, 2025.

#HPRC to host pre-Arena Polo WC Championship 2025 in Hyderabad

Two-day Global AI Summit in Hyderabad from Sep 5

Hyderabad, Aug 27 (UNI) The two-day Global AI Summit will be organized by the Telangana government at HICC here from September 5.

#Two-day Global AI Summit in Hyderabad from Sep 5

ECoR achieves fastest ever loading of 100.57 MT freights in 148 days

Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (UNI) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a new benchmark in freight transportation by achieving the fastest-ever loading of 100.57 million tons (MT) of freight in just 148 days, during the current fiscal year of 2024-25.

#ECoR achieves fastest ever loading of 100.57 MT freights in 148 days

ZF Wind Power first in India to roll out 50 GW of wind Gearboxes

Coimbatore, Aug 27 (UNI) ZF Wind Power, worldwide leader in technology-driven manufacturing and a service partner in the global wind turbine gearbox industry, on Tuesday achieved a major milestone when it rolled out 50 Gigawatt of wind gearboxes from at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility here.

#ZF Wind Power first in India to roll out 50 GW of wind Gearboxes

3 robbers loot Rs 55,000 from medical shop in Punjab

Phagwara, Aug 27 (UNI) Three unidentified armed robbers on motorcycle looted over Rs 55000 from a medical store in Punjab''s Phagwara district, police said on Tuesday.

#3 robbers loot Rs 55 #000 from medical shop in Punjab



Qatar signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Kuwait

Doha, Aug 27 (UNI) QatarEnergy and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) signed a 15-year Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement on Monday, the Qatari company said in a statement.

#Qatar signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Kuwait

Three smugglers arrested with 101.25 gm of smack in Bihar

Purnea, Aug 26 (UNI) Police recovered 101.25 gm of smack and arrested three smugglers in this connection from Krityanand police station area in Purnea district of Bihar.

#Three smugglers arrested with 101.25 gm of smack in Bihar

Hyderabad: 10kg of ganja seized, 5 persons held

Hyderabad, Aug 26 (UNI) The city police have arrested five persons including two inter-state drug peddlers and one supplier who were allegedly involved in a narcotics racket here on Monday.

#Hyderabad: 10kg of ganja seized # 5 persons held



Telangana to appoint VCs to all Universities in state in 10 or 15 days : CM

Hyderabad, Aug 26 (UNI) on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the government will appoint Vice Chancellors (VCs) to all Universities in 10 or 15 days.

#Telangana to appoint VCs to all Universities in state in 10 or 15 days : CM



Gaza conflict: Israel has received over 50,000 tons of military equipment, ammunition

Jerusalem, Aug 26 (UNI) The Israeli DefenCe Ministry said on Monday that since the beginning of its military operations in Gaza, the country has received more than 50,000 tons of military equipment and ammunition.

#Gaza conflict: Israel has received over 50 #000 tons of military equipment #ammunition

Red House Foundation to fight for 35,000 investors duped by realtor DSK Group

Pune, Aug 26 (UNI) City-based NGO Red House Foundation said on Monday that they will fight the case of 35,000 investors who were allegedly duped by Pune-based realtor D S Kulkarni of the DSK Group.

#Red House Foundation to fight for 35 #000 investors duped by realtor DSK Group



MHA decides to create 5 new districts in Ladakh

New Delhi, Aug 26 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday decided to create five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

#MHA decides to create 5 new districts in Ladakh



J&K polls: BJP names 15 candidates for first phase on Sep 18

New Delhi, August 26 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released a revised list of 15 candidates for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections scheduled on September 18.

#J&K polls: BJP names 15 candidates for first phase on Sep 18



MHA creates 5 new districts in Ladakh

New Delhi, Aug 26 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday decided to create five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

#MHA creates 5 new districts in Ladakh



Sensex up over 500 points

Mumbai, Aug 26 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Monday rallied 539 points to 81,620 in the opening session on strong global cues.

#Sensex up over 500 points



REC signs MoU with JNPA for financing Rs 45,000 Cr

New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) REC Limited, Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power, on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) for financing up to Rs 45,000 crore for various upcoming projects, including development of Vadhavan Port.

#REC signs MoU with JNPA for financing Rs 45 #000 Cr



Maha Govt announces assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to kins of 25 deceased of Nepal bus accident

Jalgaon, Aug 25 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday that the state
government will give Rs five lakh each as an assistance to each heir of the 25 devotees who died in the Nepal bus accident.

#Maha Govt announces assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to kins of 25 deceased of Nepal bus accident

Telangana: Cyber security Bureau arrests two persons in Rs 175 crore cyber fraud

Hyderabad, Aug 25 (UNI)Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested two persons for their involvement in a Rs 175 crore cyber fraud.

#Telangana: Cyber security Bureau arrests two persons in Rs 175 crore cyber fraud



BMS calls for raising pension under 1995 scheme

New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Lauding the efforts of the government on the approval of Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh on Sunday requested the Centre to consider the enhancement of Minimum Pension under EPS 95 from Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 and linking it with the Consumer Price Index.

#BMS calls for raising pension under 1995 scheme



CBI probes suspected RG Kar fin scams, raids 15 locations

Kolkata, Aug 25 (UNI) The CBI on Sunday began raiding at least fifteen places, including the houses of the ousted RG Kar Medical Hospital''s principal, Sandip Ghosh and a former super Sanjay Bashist in relation to alleged financial irregularities at the beleagured premier hospital.

#CBI probes suspected RG Kar fin scams #raids 15 locations

5 killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia's Belgorod region

Moscow, Aug 25 (UNI) Five people were killed and 12 others injured on Sunday morning in an attack by Ukrainian armed forces on the village of Rakitnoye in Russia''s southern Belgorod region, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on his Telegram channel.

#5 killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia's Belgorod region



Boeing Starliner crew to return to Earth from ISS in Feb 2025

Texas, Aug 24 (UNI) The crew of Boeing''s troubled Starliner will return from the International Space Station (ISS) only in February 2025, while the ship itself will be returned without a crew, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Saturday.

#Boeing Starliner crew to return to Earth from ISS in Feb 2025



PM Modi to visit Jalgaon on Aug 25

Mumbai, Aug 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a brief visit to Jalgaon in Maharashtra on August 25.

#PM Modi to visit Jalgaon on Aug 25



Police chief Goyal imposes ban on processions in Kolkata from Aug 25-31

Kolkata, Aug 24 (UNI) City Police commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal, also being an executive magistrate for this metropolitan city as well as South 24 Parganas, on Saturday night imposed prohibitory orders in Kolkata for the seven days with effect from August 24 to 31.

#Police chief Goyal imposes ban on processions in Kolkata from Aug 25-31



Haryana: 15 year-old boy commits suicide

Ambala, Aug 24 (UNI) A 15-year-old boy committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan in his home on Saturday.

#Haryana: 15 year-old boy commits suicide



Bihar: 5 girls rescued, trafficker held

Gopalganj, Aug 24 (UNI) The Special Investigating Team (SIT) rescued five girls from Patna Junction who were missing from a village under the Manjha police station area of the district and arrested a woman agent trafficking them.

#Bihar: 5 girls rescued #trafficker held



Cabinet approves 50 pc of salary as assured pension for govt employees

New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday approved Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees providing for assured pension, family pension and assured minimum pension.

#Cabinet approves 50 pc of salary as assured pension for govt employees



UNI Kashmir Bureau head among 5 awarded by IRRT in Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 24 (UNI) Islamic Relief and Research Trust Kashmir on Saturday presented annual award to five persons for their tremendous achievement in the field of science, social work, medical education, art and journalism.

#UNI Kashmir Bureau head among 5 awarded by IRRT in Srinagar

The Cabinet has approved Vigyan Dhara Scheme with an estimated outlay of Rs 10,579 crore: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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#The Cabinet has approved Vigyan Dhara Scheme with an estimated outlay of Rs 10 #579 crore: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw



Smaran''s fiery fifty, Prabhakar''s 5-fer propel Gulbarga to victory

Bengaluru, Aug 24 (UNI) R Smaran''s explosive half-century and Abhishek Prabhakar’s exceptional spell of 5/21 steered the Gulbarga Mystics to a thrilling 5-wicket win against the Mysore Warriors in the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, powered by FanCode, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

#Smaran''s fiery fifty #Prabhakar''s 5-fer propel Gulbarga to victory



Smaran''s fiery fifty, Prabhakar''s 5-fer propel Gulbarga to victory

Bengaluru, Aug 24 (UNI) R Smaran''s explosive half-century and Abhishek Prabhakar’s exceptional spell of 5/21 steered the Gulbarga Mystics to a thrilling 5-wicket win against the Mysore Warriors in the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, powered by FanCode, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

#Smaran''s fiery fifty #Prabhakar''s 5-fer propel Gulbarga to victory

AAP appoints 25 spokespersons for Punjab

Chandigarh, Aug 24 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Saturday announced the appointment of
25 spokespersons, including four senior spokespersons.

#AAP appoints 25 spokespersons for Punjab



Odisha: Assets worth Rs. 5.86 crore of Ex-Municipal Engineer confiscated by court

Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 (UNI) The Authorized Officer of the Special Confiscation Court, Bhubaneswar on Saturday ordered the confiscation of immovable and movable assets worth Rs. 5.86 crore belonging to Subash Chandra Mishra, a former Municipal Engineer with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation.

#Odisha: Assets worth Rs. 5.86 crore of Ex-Municipal Engineer confiscated by court

Hyd: ACB traps Dy CTO for accepting Rs 35,000 bribe

Hyderabad, Aug 24 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has caught a Deputy Commercial Tax Officer (CTO) in Hyderabad for accepting a bribe of Rs 35,000.

#Hyd: ACB traps Dy CTO for accepting Rs 35 #000 bribe



5 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on N. Gaza

Gaza, Aug 24 (UNI) Five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on northern Gaza as the Israeli military ordered evacuations from the area, according to Palestinian and Israeli sources on Friday.

#5 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on N. Gaza

BC Jindal Group forays into renewable energy sector with 5 GW goal

Kolkata, Aug 23 (UNI) BC Jindal Group, India’s leading conglomerate, with over Rs. 18,000 crore turnover, has announced its foray into India’s renewable sector today.

#BC Jindal Group forays into renewable energy sector with 5 GW goal



Health Ministry bans 156 medicines including antibiotics which poses health risks

New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) The government on Friday ordered a ban on manufacturing, sales and distribution of 156 medicines including antibiotics, painkillers, and multivitamins after a review found that they posed health risks.

#Health Ministry bans 156 medicines including antibiotics which poses health risks

Pak: Anti-narcotics force seizes over 234 kg drugs, 5 arrested

Islamabad, Aug 23 (UNI) Pakistan''s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted four operations in different areas of the country, recovering over 234 kg of drugs and arresting five smugglers, the ANF said on Friday.

#Pak: Anti-narcotics force seizes over 234 kg drugs # 5 arrested

Bikaji Foods International acquires 55pc stake Ujjain-based Ariba Foods

New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Home-grown snacks and sweets major Bikaji Foods International on Friday announced the acquisition of a 55 per cent equity stake in Ariba Foods, a Ujjain-based firm specialising in snacks and frozen foods.

#Bikaji Foods International acquires 55pc stake Ujjain-based Ariba Foods



SC adjourns hearing on Kejriwal''s bail plea till Sep 5

New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned till September 5 the hearing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail application and another plea challenging his arrest in a case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam.

#SC adjourns hearing on Kejriwal''s bail plea till Sep 5



SEBI bans Anil Ambani, 24 other entities from securities mkt for 5 yrs for diverting funds

New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Market regulator SEBI on Friday banned industrialist Anil Ambani, 24 other entities and former officials of Reliance Housing Finance Limited (RHFL) from the security market for a period of 5 years for diversion of funds from the company.

#SEBI bans Anil Ambani #24 other entities from securities mkt for 5 yrs for diverting funds



Indian Idol auditions to be held in Delhi on Aug 25

New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) The popular singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony Entertainment Television is set to hold auditions in Delhi on Aug 25, giving aspiring singers a chance to showcase their talents on a national platform.

#Indian Idol auditions to be held in Delhi on Aug 25



Udhayanidhi inaugurates 5th edition of UTT

Chennai, Aug 22 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports
Development Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday evening inaugurated the
5th edition of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at the Jawaharlal
Nehru Indoor Stadium here.

#Udhayanidhi inaugurates 5th edition of UTT



Udhayanidhi inaugurates 5th edition of UTT

Chennai, Aug 22 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports
Development Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday evening inaugurated the
5th edition of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at the Jawaharlal
Nehru Indoor Stadium here.

#Udhayanidhi inaugurates 5th edition of UTT

Mizoram borrows Rs 1,955.19 crore

Aizawl, Aug 22 (UNI) The Mizoram government of Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma has borrowed Rs.1,955.19 crore to tide over the acute fiscal crunch being faced by the state, Lalduhoma informed the state Assembly on Wednesday.

#Mizoram borrows Rs 1 #955.19 crore

TB kills 56 in Mizoram in 6 months

Aizawl, Aug 22(UNI) At least 56 people have died due to TB in Mizoram in six months (January-June).

#TB kills 56 in Mizoram in 6 months



ADB issues 2nd 3.5 bln USD 5-yr global benchmark bond in 2024

Manila, Aug 22 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it priced a 3.5 billion U.S. dollars 5-year global benchmark bond on Wednesday, proceeds of which will be part of the ADB''s ordinary capital resources.

#ADB issues 2nd 3.5 bln USD 5-yr global benchmark bond in 2024

BC Jindal group plans to invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy business

New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) BC Jindal Group on Thursday announced its foray into India’s renewable sector with plans to invest around US$2.5 billion in the next 5 years.

#BC Jindal group plans to invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy business



5th edition of UTT promises high action, 8 teams in fray

Chennai, Aug 22 (UNI) The 5th edition of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 is back
in its biggest season yet, with eight teams set to compete for the coveted crown at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.

#5th edition of UTT promises high action #8 teams in fray



5th edition of UTT promises high action, 8 teams in fray

Chennai, Aug 22 (UNI) The 5th edition of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 is back
in its biggest season yet, with eight teams set to compete for the coveted crown at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.

#5th edition of UTT promises high action #8 teams in fray

Sri Lanka to establish Trincomalee logistic hub; aims up to USD 1.5 bn investment

Colombo, Aug 22 (UNI) Sri Lanka is in process of constructing a logistics hub in Trincomalee for heavy industries, aiming to attract up to $1.55 billion in investment, State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama said on Thursday.

#Sri Lanka to establish Trincomalee logistic hub; aims up to USD 1.5 bn investment



Montra Electric delivers 5000 Super Autos within one year from launch

Chennai, Aug 22 (UNI)Montra Electric, the EV brand from the Murugappa Group, announced
achievement of a significant milestone-delivery of 5000th Three-Wheeler Passenger Auto (L5M Category) within one year from going on road.

#Montra Electric delivers 5000 Super Autos within one year from launch



SL to open visa-free entry for citizens of 35 countries from Oct 1

Colombo, Aug 22 (UNI) Sri Lanka will open visa-free entry for tourists from 35 countries, including India, China and Russia, from October 1, 2024, Sri Lankan newspaper Daily Mirror reported, citing Tourism Minister Harin Fernando.

#SL to open visa-free entry for citizens of 35 countries from Oct 1



582 people evacuated due to risk of bomb explosion in Czech Republic

Prague, Aug 22 (UNI) Czech police on Wednesday evacuated 582 people from the vicinity of a chemical plant in the country''s northwest region due to "a high risk of explosion" after the discovery of an unexploded bomb.

#582 people evacuated due to risk of bomb explosion in Czech Republic

1500 e-buses to be integrated into MTC fleet : MTC MD

Chennai, Aug 21 (UNI) "We are embracing a new era in public transportation by transitioning
to electric buses and as one of the major players in the transport sector, 1,500 electric buses
are to join our fleet by the next year", Dr Alby John Varghese, Managing Director, Metropolitan
Transport Corporation (MTC), announced on Wednesday.

#1500 e-buses to be integrated into MTC fleet : MTC MD

Amazon.in registers 25 pc YoY growth in Home, Kitchen & Outdoors business: Srikanth

Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 (UNI) Amazon.in on Wednesday announced close to 25 percent YoY growth across Home, Kitchen, and Outdoors business in Odisha and Bhubaneswar, with approximately 15 percent growth in new customers that shopped on India’s most trusted online destination.

#Amazon.in registers 25 pc YoY growth in Home # Kitchen & Outdoors business: Srikanth

Shriram Properties to double its annual sales to Rs 5,000 crore by 2027

Bengaluru, Aug 21 (UNI) Shriram Properties, a prominent Bengaluru-based real estate developer, has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy, targeting a significant increase in sales and profits over the next three years.

#Shriram Properties to double its annual sales to Rs 5 #000 crore by 2027



8 killed, 25 injured as reactor explodes in pharmaceutical company in AP

Anakapalli (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 21 (UNI) Eight workers were killed and 25 others injured, most of them seriously, when a reactor exploded in a pharmaceutical company at Atchutapuram in Rambilli mandal on Wednesday.

#8 killed #25 injured as reactor explodes in pharmaceutical company in AP

TRAI asks DoT to introduce spectrum in 95 GHz to 3 THz

New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) Telecom regulator TRAI on Wednesday widened the scope of making more spectrum available and gave its recommendation on allocation of airwaves in the 95 GHz to 3THz range, termed as “Tera Hertz Experimental Authorization (THEA)”.

#TRAI asks DoT to introduce spectrum in 95 GHz to 3 THz



ICG seizes 450 kg sea cucumbers worth Rs 1.8 cr

Chennai, Aug 21 (UNI) In a swift anti-poaching operation, the Indian Coast Guard
on Wednesday apprehended a fishing boat with 450 kg of the endangered Sea
Cucumbers and valued at Rs 1.8 crore, which was being smuggled in waters near
Mandapam in the Palk Strait.

#ICG seizes 450 kg sea cucumbers worth Rs 1.8 cr

Shriram Properties to double its annual sales to Rs 5,000 crore by 2027

Bengaluru, Aug 21 (UNI) Shriram Properties, a prominent Bengaluru-based real estate developer, has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy, targeting a significant increase in sales and profits over the next three years.

#Shriram Properties to double its annual sales to Rs 5 #000 crore by 2027



Stalin launches 19 projects worth Rs 17,616 cr, lays stone for 28 others worth Rs 51,157 cr

Chennai, Aug 21 (UNI) In a major boost to industrial development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
M K Stalin on Wednesday inaugurated 19 projects involving an investment of Rs 17,616 crore
and would offer jobs to 64,968 people.

#Stalin launches 19 projects worth Rs 17 #616 cr #lays stone for 28 others worth Rs 51 #157 cr



Heavy rain likely in 15 districts of Telangana in next 24 hours: Met

Hyderabad, Aug 21 (UNI) Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in KomaramBheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool and Wanaparthy districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

#Heavy rain likely in 15 districts of Telangana in next 24 hours: Met

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JK Assembly election : Apni party releases manifesto, promises 500 units of free power

Srinagar, Aug 21 (UNI) Apni Party on Wednesday released the manifesto for the next month Assembly election, promising to strive for restoration of statehood, constitutional guarantee to preserve special identity of J&K and revisit and restore laws that were withdrawn after the abrogation of Article 370.

#JK Assembly election : Apni party releases manifesto #promises 500 units of free power



At least 35 Pakistanis killed, 15 injured in bus crash in Iran

Moscow, Aug 21 (UNI) A bus accident in the Iranian city of Yazd has left at least 35 Pakistani pilgrims dead and 15 others critically injured, the state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Wednesday.

#At least 35 Pakistanis killed #15 injured in bus crash in Iran

Max Life launches Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund

Kolkata, Aug 20 (UNI) Max Life Insurance Company has introduced the Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund in the ULIP segment.
The New Fund Offer (NFO) window will remain open till 1st September 2024, at Rs. 10 per unit, applicable only during the NFO period.

#Max Life launches Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund

HCL set to expand operations in Andhra provide 15k jobs to youth

Vijayawada, Aug 20 (UNI) The leading software company, HCL, is all set to expand its network on a massive scale in Andhra Pradesh, providing at least an additional 15,000 jobs to the youth.

#HCL set to expand operations in Andhra provide 15k jobs to youth



Dhaka Metro to resume operations in 4-5 days

Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNI) Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited on Tuesday said the halted metro services in Bangladesh''s capital will resume in the next four to five days, media reports said.

#Dhaka Metro to resume operations in 4-5 days

15 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Gaza, Aug. 19 (UNI) At least 15 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting two gatherings in Gaza City and Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources said on Monday.

#15 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Mpox kills over 570 in DR Congo: health minister

Kinshasa, Aug. 19 (UNI) The ongoing mpox outbreak has been declared a "continental emergency," according to Roger Kamba, health minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), speaking on Monday.

#Mpox kills over 570 in DR Congo: health minister



Over 50 faculty members take part in workshop on Genetic Counselling- Prenatal Diagnosis at Jammu AIIMS

Jammu, Aug 19 (UNI) In a significant stride towards Prenatal diagnosis and genetic counselling, AIIMS Jammu hosted the “First Workshop on Genetic Counselling and Prenatal Diagnosis” in collaboration with the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS).

#Over 50 faculty members take part in workshop on Genetic Counselling- Prenatal Diagnosis at Jammu AIIMS

53 taken to hospital for suspected heatstroke in Tokyo

Tokyo, Aug 19 (UNI) Fifty-three people in Japan''s Tokyo suspected of suffering heatstroke were sent to the hospital as of 3 p.m. local time on Monday, the Tokyo Fire Department said.

#53 taken to hospital for suspected heatstroke in Tokyo



The 52-day-long Amarnath Yatra concludes

Srinagar, Aug 18 (UNI) The 52-day-long Amarnath Yatra concluded after the ‘Charri Mubarak’ the silver mace of Lord Shiva reached the holy cave Shrine of Amarnath where traditional prayers were held on the occasion of ‘Sharavan Purnima’ amid Vedic hymns on Monday.

#The 52-day-long Amarnath Yatra concludes