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Defence ministry to approve major Navy, Army projects worth over Rs 1 trn

The defence ministry is poised to clear key projects, including the construction of advanced frigates for the Navy and the Army's plan to replace T-72 tanks with modern combat vehicles

India's first indigenous combat unmanned aircraft FWD 200B takes flight

The indigenous bomber drone's successful launch comes after setbacks with international suppliers, including Turkey's refusal to sell the Bayraktar UAV and a delay in the US Predator drone deal

China retaliates against Canadian tariffs with anti-dumping probe on canola

Last month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, criticising Beijing for failing to adhere to global environmental and labour standards

Teenager, mistaken for cow smuggler, killed by cow vigilantes in Haryana

The 19-year-old was allegedly chased and killed by cow vigilantes who mistook him for a cattle smuggler

Haryana polls: 46,000 graduates apply for sweeper's job amid job crisis

Between August 6 and September 2, 2024, around 39,990 graduates and over 6,112 postgraduates submitted applications for sweeper positions that come with an average monthly salary of Rs 15,000

Expect heavy discounts this festive season as companies clear excess stock

India's festive season, which stretches from Onam to Diwali and includes Navratri, Durga Puja, and Dussehra, is the country's largest consumption period, contributing to 20-30% of annual sales

IIT placements: Average package rises 7.7% but fewer students land jobs

The lowest package offered during placements at IIT-Bombay dropped from Rs 6 lakh per year to Rs 4 lakh this year

SC says no demolitions just for being accused; pan-India guidelines coming

The Supreme Court, taking a strong stand against 'bulldozer action', raised concerns about the use of house demolitions as a form of punishment

Decoded: Will Bihar's first Sports Academy be a gamechanger for athletes?

With its sights set on producing Olympic-level athletes by 2032, the complex represents a bold new chapter for sports development in Bihar

Record heat in Iran raises global concern as heat index touches 82 degrees

If verified, these figures could set new records for the highest heat index and dew point ever documented on Earth

SC reiterates 'jail is exception' as it grants bail to AAP's Vijay Nair

The Supreme Court expressed concerns that the ED had not adhered to its timeline for completing the trial, despite earlier assurances, and Nair has been behind bars for 23 months

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore report strange noise in Boeing's Starliner

The Nasa astronauts reported a pulsating sound coming from the faulty Starliner spacecraft just days ahead of its scheduled unmanned departure from the ISS for its return to Earth

INS Arighat joins Navy: How will SSNs, SSBNs transform India's defence?

Typically smaller and more agile, SSNs are optimised for speed and manoeuvrability, while SSBNs are larger, and designed to carry and launch SLBMs from vertical launch systems

Himachal mulls freebies rollback: Why is the state in a financial tangle?

Promises like reviving the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), paying Rs 1,500 to women, and providing free power have contributed to the financial strain, with the state now facing a debt of Rs 86,589 crore

All you need to know about Karnataka's 'anywhere registration' of property

From September 2, property registrations can be carried out at any sub-registrar office within the same district, streamlining property registration in Karnataka

Mahindra, Volkswagen near joint venture agreement for electric SUVs: Report

The proposed joint venture will concentrate primarily on the development of battery-powered SUVs for both the Indian and international markets, although it will also encompass fossil fuel-based models

Typhoon Shanshan disrupts Japan: Factories closed, 3 dead. Top updates

One of the most powerful storms to hit Japan in recent years, Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in Kyushu on August 29, causing widespread disruptions to transportation and prompting mass evacuations

QSR sales struggle as Zomato, Swiggy's expansion fragments market share

The widespread expansion of food delivery has provided consumers with more dining choices, leading to fragmented sales and further weakening the already struggling daily sales within the QSR sector

India's July-August rainfall hits 30-year high, La Niña delayed to November

Rainfall recorded across India during July and August currently stands at 585 mm and is expected to surpass 595 mm, which would be approximately 11 per cent above the long-period average of 535.4 mm

Will Wipro go for campus hiring this year? Here's what the company said

The IT giant is planning to hire 10,000-12,000 freshers in this fiscal year in the areas of GenAI, cybersecurity, and cloud. However, the focus remains on off-campus hiring, the firm said