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Alstom in talks with Indian Railways for 200 more e-locomotives order

In 2015, the Indian Railways and Alstom set up a joint venture company to manufacture 800 electric locomotives in Madhepura, Bihar.

Manipur CM to discuss NRC implementation in Assembly session from Sept 2

Y Khemchand Singh gave the assurance to a student delegation demanding the NRC be implemented before Census 2027 to identify illegal immigrants

Police can't probe PCPNDT Act offences, designated authorities must: SC

The PCPNDT Act was enacted with the intent to prohibit the use of prenatal diagnostic techniques for determination of the sex of the foetus

UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre tells SC

On January 29, the apex court had directed that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, be kept in abeyance

Hindustan Power announces closure of ₹1,135 cr for solar project in UP

The project is progressing as per the planned development schedule and is set to strengthen Uttar Pradesh's growing renewable energy capacity, Hindustan Power said

Tata Consumer Products confident of double-digit growth in FY27: CEO

According to him, the recent recovery in consumer demand has been aided by measures such as income tax relief, GST recalibration and continued government capital expenditure

Centre can resolve any Manipur issue, in 2-3 months if its determined: Cong

The real issue is of the Centre's ignorance of the wishes of the people of the state, said Manipur Congress chief O Ibobi Singh

India turns to Venezuela amid West Asia crude oil supply disruptions

Indian crude imports from Venezuela have risen sharply in August, making the South American producer the country's fourth-largest supplier, according to ship-tracking data from Kpler

Live-in relationship akin to marriage, parents can't interfere: Delhi HC

The court stated that the Supreme Court has held that despite the absence of a wedlock, adults have the unfettered right to reside with each other as they desire

'Industry must utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, and diversify mkts'

India's trade agreements are a gateway to wider markets, but industry must actively use them, a Commerce Ministry official said, urging firms to leverage FTAs, add value and diversify export markets

Ministers' dogs get better facilities: Dipke on condition of govt schools

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke demanded Maharashtra Education Minister Dada Bhuse's resignation over alleged lack of basic facilities in government schools

Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties

The leaders discussed strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability, and connectivity

SC rejects 1978 expansive definition of 'industry' for 2020 labour code

The nine-judge Constitution bench, by a 6 to 3 vote, upheld the validity of the reference to reconsider the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply verdict, while retaining its 'triple test'

Unauthorised structures outside Pak High Commission in Delhi demolished

Authorities removed structures and barricades found beyond the mission's approved boundary, including queue-management installations near its visa section

NMC proposes unique ID number for doctors to practise anywhere in India

The proposed UID would grant registration in the National Medical Register and allow practitioners to work across states without fresh registration or licences

113 arrested over violence during drivers' protest in Bhubaneswar: Police

Police have registered seven FIRs and seized 354 vehicles after app-based cab and auto drivers and motorcycle riders began a cease work on August 17

Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee gained as the dollar weakened after the US Treasury said it would double buyback operations for longer-dated Treasury bonds

India warns against using UNSC membership to 'legitimise' terrorists

India called for greater transparency and objectivity in listing and delisting terrorists under UN sanctions regimes, saying the Council must not serve narrow political interests

Odisha SIR: Decision on claims by Sep 17, final voter list on Sep 21

The final decision on claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will be taken by September 17, the Chief Electoral Officer said

Manipur shuts schools, colleges for 3 days amid NRC delimitation protest

The closure from August 20 to 22 comes as the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation observes a 48-hour strike over demands to update the NRC before the Census