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Saudi Arabia's pipeline closure raises cost of India's crude haul

Closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline could constrain routing options for Indian refiners and raise landed crude costs as key transit routes face disruptions

Rajasthan tops country in PM-KUSUM capacity with 5.2 Gw installed

"Approximately 5.20 gigawatt (Gw) of capacity has been installed in the state under PM-KUSUM Components A and C," Aarti Dogra said.

Madras HC order offers new hope for GST credit on properties built for rent

In the latest case, ESNP Property had built commercial properties for leasing and claimed credit for GST paid on construction. The tax department rejected the claim.

CJI urges shift from retrospective to preventive justice in infra projects

CJI said that the real measure of success is not simply how quickly disputes are resolved, but how well the projects are designed so that fewer disputes arise in the first place.

India, Mercosur ease CoO process as two sides launch talks to expand PTA

The two sides on Monday announced the launch of negotiations for expansion after a meeting between Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Uruguay Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin.

Monsoon may start withdrawing from West Rajasthan from September 19

"Conditions are becoming favourable for withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan around September 19, 2026," the IMD said

SC launches Hindi information service 'Jan Soochna Seva' on Hindi Diwas

The service will be initially launched in Hindi, and work will soon be undertaken to make it available in other Indian languages in a phased manner

Goa nightclub fire: 3 accused surrender before Mapusa court after SC order

Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra and Ajay Gupta, turned themselves in at the Mapusa Additional District and Sessions Court after the apex court directed them to surrender

Floods hit 4.9 million people in 15 Bihar districts as rivers keep swelling

The local weather office said the state has recorded 111.7 mm of rain so far in September, around 13 per cent above normal

Hindi Diwas 2026: All you need to know about its history and significance

Hindi Diwas is marked throughout India on Sept 14. On the occasion of Hindi Diwas 2026, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has shared a special greeting message to Indians

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Are banks open today? Check Sept 14 state-wise list

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14. Banks will remain closed in eight states, while branches in other parts of the country will operate normally

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today; heavy rain alert in 10 states

IMD has forecast another spell of rainfall in the capital, with isolated heavy showers likely through September 17; Gujarat, Odisha, Kerala and parts of the northeast also under heavy rain alert

CJP to join MPSC aspirants' protests over alleged online exam paper leaks

CJP said it will join MPSC aspirants protesting alleged paper leaks and irregularities, and seek resignations of the commission's chairman and secretary

Brics 2026: PM Modi warns against weaponising technology, critical minerals

As the two-day Brics Summit concluded, Modi stressed resilient supply chains and inclusive technology, while Xi proposed initiatives spanning AI, trade and manufacturing

India set to expand missile-testing infrastructure with new facilities

Specialised range taking shape in Andhra Pradesh, while West Bengal clears way for DRDO's new testing facility

Over 4.8 mn affected in Bihar flood; water levels of rivers start to recede

Among the worst-affected districts are Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, and Araria, according to the Disaster Management Department

IBBI seeks to boost safeguards in personal guarantor resolution process

IBBI proposes tighter safeguards for personal guarantor insolvency process

Want to 'reset' ties, build new bilateral engagement with India: Bangladesh

"We want to move towards a new relationship, which should be done through bilateral discussions, not through a multilateral forum"

Nepal estimates $4.7 bn recovery and reconstruction need after flash floods

Nepal flood recovery needs estimated at $4.7 billion after massive damage

Brics bets on AI, startups as India pushes innovation-led growth agenda

Brics summit commits to AI governance, a proposed startup fund, and highlights India's AI Impact Summit and financial-hub initiatives as the bloc courts founders and investors across the Global South