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Goyal proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' to boost investment, business ties
"India and Japan can develop a pitching series, something like the Shark Tank initiative, that can help young startups pitch," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
 "Goyal proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' to boost investment, business ties")
Sugar should be expensive, people above 40 should avoid it: Vijayvargiya
The Parliamentary Affairs Minister said, "I say that (sugar) should become very expensive. (Sugar) should only be available at cheap rates at government fair price shops for children."
 "Sugar should be expensive, people above 40 should avoid it: Vijayvargiya")
Centre asks states to integrate water, sanitation works in VB-G RAM G plans
The Centre has asked states and Union territories to integrate drinking water source sustainability, greywater management and sanitation works with the VB-G RAM G rural employment guarantee scheme.
 "Centre asks states to integrate water, sanitation works in VB-G RAM G plans")
Odisha raises R&R assistance, but land losers seek fairer compensation
Revised assistance covers relocation, housing, farmland and maintenance until March 2028, but affected families say increases fail to reflect land values and livelihood loss
 "Odisha raises R&R assistance, but land losers seek fairer compensation")
Centre to sell onions at ₹35/kg in Delhi from Thursday amid price surge
The Centre will begin retail sale of onions at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg in the national capital from Thursday, in a bid to check prices that have surged to Rs 55-60 per kg
 "Centre to sell onions at ₹35/kg in Delhi from Thursday amid price surge")
India's monsoon rainfall 13% below normal; 14 states record deficits
India's monsoon deficit has spread across 14 states and hundreds of districts, even as some parts of the country continue to receive excess rainfall
 "India's monsoon rainfall 13% below normal; 14 states record deficits")
70% IRCTC users report forced action, survey flags six dark patterns
LocalCircles mapped consumer experiences against the CCPA's dark pattern guidelines and found six categories on the railway ticketing platform
 "70% IRCTC users report forced action, survey flags six dark patterns")
2,500 women get approval letters under Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, aid from Sep 1
The approval letters were given at the Talkatora Stadium by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
 "2,500 women get approval letters under Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, aid from Sep 1")
Neet aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Kota, eighth such case this year
The 20-year-old student from Madhya Pradesh was preparing for the medical entrance exam for the second time and was reportedly under stress after scoring around 450 marks in her previous attempt
 "Neet aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Kota, eighth such case this year")
Court refuses to stay eviction of Delhi Race Club, rejects interim plea
The Patiala House Court dismissed the club's plea for interim relief
 "Court refuses to stay eviction of Delhi Race Club, rejects interim plea")
IMA warns against self-medication as H1N1 cases rise during monsoon
The IMA said India is witnessing a seasonal increase in H1N1 cases, with metropolitan centres such as Delhi recording more than 1,770 laboratory-confirmed cases
 "IMA warns against self-medication as H1N1 cases rise during monsoon")
NDMC apologises for waterlogging, plans measures to prevent recurrence
The national capital received heavy rainfall on Tuesday, leading to waterlogging and disruption in several parts
 "NDMC apologises for waterlogging, plans measures to prevent recurrence")
India to phase out SCADA imports by 2030, CEA shares indigenisation plan
As cyber and supply-chain risks grow, India is accelerating efforts to build domestic SCADA technology for its increasingly digitised power network
 "India to phase out SCADA imports by 2030, CEA shares indigenisation plan")
First for India's metro: DMRC gets ISO certification for asset management
The ISO 55001:2024 certification recognises DMRC's shift to strategic, risk-based and lifecycle-focused asset management for Mumbai Metro Line-3
 "First for India's metro: DMRC gets ISO certification for asset management")
IMD forecasts rainfall across India, Delhi-NCR under yellow alert
A low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to continue influencing rainfall activity over eastern and central India
 "IMD forecasts rainfall across India, Delhi-NCR under yellow alert")
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway reaches Delhi: Check all route details here
The 9-km elevated stretch connects DND Flyway with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, offering faster routes to Faridabad, Ballabhgarh and Sohna while easing traffic on Delhi's existing roads
 "Delhi-Mumbai Expressway reaches Delhi: Check all route details here")
Bank holiday today: Banks closed in these states on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
According to the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar, August 26 is a bank holiday at several RBI centres under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
 "Bank holiday today: Banks closed in these states on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi")
Delhi HC asks FSSAI not to cancel ITC licence over '100%' atta claims
Court passes interim order after ITC challenges improvement notice over "100% Atta", "100% Madhya Pradesh Wheat" and "0% Maida" claims on Aashirvaad packaging
 "Delhi HC asks FSSAI not to cancel ITC licence over '100%' atta claims")
India steps up three-week diplomatic outreach ahead of Brics Summit
Modi, Sitharaman, Jaishankar, Goyal and Doval are leading a diplomatic push spanning key capitals and multilateral meetings ahead of the September Brics Summit
 "India steps up three-week diplomatic outreach ahead of Brics Summit")
Influenza cases push up sales of anti-infectives, painkillers across India
Doctors call the pickup largely seasonal and say most H3N2 and H1N1 cases are being treated at home, with hospitalisations remaining limited so far
 "Influenza cases push up sales of anti-infectives, painkillers across India")