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IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms in Andhra Pradesh till Aug 30

The Met department also predicted heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP) and Yanam on Tuesday

Tirupur, Noida, Surat exporters halt production amid high US tariffs: FIEO

Looking at the current emerging scenario, he urged that there is a need for immediate government support, which includes a push for interest subvention schemes and export credit support

Singapore sees 5.4% increase in physical crime in first half of 2025

The first six months of the year saw an increase in knife crimes, rape, molestation and theft cases compared to the same period in 2024 in the multi-city state of over six million people

InterGlobe-CAE to open new pilot training centre in Mumbai by 2026

The JV already operates three commercial aviation training centres, one each in Greater Noida, Gurugram and Bengaluru, with a capacity of up to 23 FFS

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence to visit Andamans on Aug 27

The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), is the only tri-services command in India, and it aims to bring greater synergy among the Army, the Navy and the Air Force

J&K CM reviews flood mitigation measures, says situation in Jammu serious

Almost all rivers and streams are flowing above or close to the danger mark, submerging a number of low-lying areas and roads in the city and elsewhere

Jakson Engineers to invest ₹8,000 cr to set up 6 GW solar mfg plant in MP

Commencing site activities within 15 days, the company will commission manufacturing capacity of 3 GW of solar modules and 3 GW of solar cells in Phase I, with an investment of around Rs 2,000 crore

ITC chief hails PM's reform vision, says GST overhaul to spur growth

A transparent, simplified and growth-oriented tax structure will not only improve competitiveness of enterprises but also promote ease and cost efficiency in doing business, he added

RSS song row: Shivakumar says ready to apologise if anyone is hurt

On August 21, Shivakumar recited a couple of lines of the RSS' prayer "Namaste Sada Vatsale..." in the Assembly during a debate on the June 4 Chinnaswamy stadium stampede

Bihar to provide free land, ₹40 crore incentives to investors: CM

To avail of the benefits under this industrial package, investors will be required to apply before March 31, 2026

Odisha floods: Over 170 villages inundated, IMD warns of heavy rain

The weather agency also issued a very heavy rain warning for the districts of Gajapati, Rayagada, Nayagarh and Kandhamal on August 26 and 27

Ola Electric secures PLI certification for Gen 3 scooter portfolio

With this milestone, Ola Electric's Gen 2 and Gen 3 scooter portfolio now stands PLI-certified, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement

ED raids against Saurabh Bharadwaj expose AAP govt's 'medical scam': BJP

At least 13 locations in the National Capital Region are being searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Congress suspends MLA Rahul Mamkootathil over sexual misconduct allegations

A day after MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was suspended over sexual misconduct allegations, Chennithala said Congress will not tolerate acts that harm women's dignity

Indian Navy to commission two stealth frigates, Udaygiri, Himgiri in Vizag

Udaygiri and Himgiri are follow-on ships of the Project 17 (Shivalik) class frigates, and both the vessels incorporate significant improvements in design, stealth, weapon and sensors systems

Sudarshan Chakra project will need huge tri-services efforts: CDS Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff said the military will have to look at multi-domain ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) integration of ground, air, maritime, undersea and space, sensors

Australia expels Iranian ambassador over alleged antisemitic attacks

There has been a steep rise in antisemitic incidents in Sydney and Melbourne since the Israel-Hamas war began in 2023

Congress questions govt on nuclear energy reforms, private sector entry

The opposition party also asked the government -- what about a Bill to establish an independent regulatory body that is not part of the atomic energy establishment

ED raids premises linked to AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, others in PMLA case

Around a dozen locations in the national capital are being searched by the federal probe agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

ITC seeks CCI nod to acquire ABREL's Century pulp paper biz for ₹3,498 cr

In March, ABREL's board approved the slump sale of its Lalkuan, Uttarakhand-based pulp and paper unit to ITC Ltd through a business transfer agreement