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Indian auto sales surge 20% in September, despite slump in tractors

Positive market sentiment fuelled by favourable monsoon leads to growth in most categories, but high inventory levels raise concerns for dealers as festive season approaches, FADA data shows

Israel-Hamas conflict: Cloud over India-Middle East corridor project

The project was also believed to be one of the icebreakers in the relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Israel

Sikkim's Teesta III river dam disaster: When neglect flows downstream

Larger questions have also emerged on the ecological sensitivity of the glacial regions around Sikkim, their susceptibility to extreme weather events, rapid infra creation and lack of climate adaptati

Andhra shelves plan to frame law on legalising minimum support price

Fresh Draft may come up after proper consultation, sources said

Tamil Nadu govt to explore large scale green energy storage options

Tamil Nadu is exploring a hybrid storage model, in which pumped storage power plants (PSP) will be used to store excess energy from solar, wind, and other sources

State-run agency suggests mandatory green hydrogen norms for oil refineries

Bureau of Energy Efficiency suggests giving refineries three years to meet green hydrogen obligations

UPI growth flat in September, but over 10 billion payments processed

According to data from NPCI, this represented a 56 per cent rise in volume and a 41 per cent increase in value compared to September of the previous year. In September 2022

Cauvery water dispute: Farmers' woes mount as Karnataka, TN struggle

DAM IF YOU DO, DAM IF YOU DON'T: The Cauvery water tussle isn't just a farm matter; it's also the lifeblood of two cities steering their state economies

The cult of cool: Making India fall in love again with Jawa and Yezdi

How three men passionate about 'cool' motorcycles are trying to make India fall in love again with Jawa and Yezdi, with a leaf out of Royal Enfield's book

Back on track: Vande Bharat's Russian woes may see light at end of tunnel

With estimated Rs 1,200 crore investment, Ramkrishna Forgings and Titagarh Wagons to set wheels of flagship train project in motion

Bhilai Steel Plant, Ramcharan tie up for carbon capture joint venture

This will lead to an investment of Rs 6,000 crore in the form of equipment from Ramcharan

Apollo joins look-East bandwagon for acquisitions, secures Kolkata facility

Acquires Future Oncology Hospital for Rs 102 crore; aims for 2,500 beds in the region

Libya dam collapse raises alarm bells for India's 234 dams over 100 yrs old

Experts warn those above 50 years old are at risk, call for govt to revisit Dam Safety Act

Can Tiruppur recover from disruption wreaked by pandemic and war?

Indian exporters anyway have limited pricing power, as they face competition from Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar

Tamil Nadu firms shine in India's 1 mn EV sales; contribute over 40%

State expects investments worth Rs 50,000 cr in EV manufacturing by 2025

AIADMK officially breaks ties with BJP ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

AIADMK was formed by M G Ramachandran (MGR) in 1972, and the name 'Anna' was added to the party in respect of Annadurai

Refex Group to invest Rs 1,300 cr in unit catering to business travel

Green mobility unit to uses electric vehicles to transport corporate workers

Will the strained AIADMK-BJP alliance in Tamil Nadu be back on track?

Annamalai's critique of Dravidian Icons spotlights BJP's quest for relevance in Tamil Nadu amid a strained AIADMK-BJP alliance: Can realpolitik offer a lifeline?

Discoms propose asset monetisation to charge up working capital needs

The move comes at a time when states are facing record power demand

Tamil Nadu govt conducts roadshow for global investors meet in Delhi

Tamil Nadu has been adopting a multi-pronged approach of wooing capital-intensive investment projects as well as employment-intensive projects, which will have a direct impact on economy