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CDSCO flags 3 spurious drugs, 94 not of standard quality in August
CDSCO flagged three spurious drugs, including Pan D, Pan 40 and diazepam injection, and listed 94 medicines as not of standard quality in its August 2025 surveillance update
 "CDSCO flags 3 spurious drugs, 94 not of standard quality in August")
Samsung announces price drop on select models: Galaxy S24 Ultra at ₹71,999
The Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24, and S24 FE headline Samsung's festive price cuts, with discounts going up to 50 per cent. Offers are also extended to select models of Galaxy A, M, and F series
 "Samsung announces price drop on select models: Galaxy S24 Ultra at ₹71,999")
Odisha approves 25 new projects to be built at a cost of ₹4,739 crore
The projects were approved during the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja
 "Odisha approves 25 new projects to be built at a cost of ₹4,739 crore")
Reliance Infra & Power distance themselves from CBI case on Anil Ambani
The CBI has filed chargesheets alleging fraudulent transactions between Anil Ambani's group companies (RCFL and RHFL), Yes Bank, and companies linked to the family of former Yes Bank chief Rana Kapoor
 "Reliance Infra & Power distance themselves from CBI case on Anil Ambani")
India's forex reserves rise by $4.7 billion to reach $702.97 billion
For the week ended September 5, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased USD 2.537 billion to USD 587.014 billion, the data released on Friday showed
 "India's forex reserves rise by $4.7 billion to reach $702.97 billion")
Non-life insurers report single digit growth in premiums in FY26 so far
General insurance premiums as well as those for standalone health insurers reported single-digit growth in the April-August period of FY26
 "Non-life insurers report single digit growth in premiums in FY26 so far")
Hindustan Copper, Oil India sign pact for critical mineral exploration
The development comes at a time when the country is prioritising domestic production to reduce import dependency on China
 "Hindustan Copper, Oil India sign pact for critical mineral exploration")
Only 2 in 10 consumers felt GST rate cut benefits in 2018-19, shows survey
Only 18 per cent of consumers say GST rate cuts in 2018-19 reached them; half blame brands and retailers for not reducing MRPs, while 78 per cent demand strict enforcement to pass on benefits
 "Only 2 in 10 consumers felt GST rate cut benefits in 2018-19, shows survey")
Japan's R&I upgrades India's currency rating to BBB+; outlook stable
R&I upgrade comes as RBI rate cuts, GST revamp and resilient domestic demand boost confidence in India's economic outlook
 "Japan's R&I upgrades India's currency rating to BBB+; outlook stable")
Sebi, RBI discuss steps to boost trading in corporate bond derivatives
Speaking at the ASSOCHAM National Council for Corporate Bonds, Narayan said, "Corporate bond index derivatives trading is another frontier in this regard
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Understanding magnesium deficiency: Signs, causes and solutions
Low magnesium can cause muscle cramps, fatigue, poor sleep as well as heart problems, yet many overlook the signs
 "Understanding magnesium deficiency: Signs, causes and solutions")
Indian H-1B holder overstays 60-day grace rule, faces ban: What to know
An Indian H-1B visa holder overstayed after misjudging US rules, sparking warnings for professionals about the strict 60-day grace period and entry checks
 "Indian H-1B holder overstays 60-day grace rule, faces ban: What to know")
Germany waives visa fees for Indian students: How Gratis visa works
Indian students can now travel to Germany for short-term academic programmes without paying visa fees, under a new agreement between the two countries
 "Germany waives visa fees for Indian students: How Gratis visa works")
Georgia visa woes: Indians report racial profiling, detentions at borders
Indian tourists report racial profiling, detentions and deportations at Georgia's borders even as arrivals from India surge by 40% in 2025
 "Georgia visa woes: Indians report racial profiling, detentions at borders")
ITC chief calls for business models that are people, planet centric
Regenerative business models would come in, and that is an opportunity because things will be created from scratch, he said
 "ITC chief calls for business models that are people, planet centric")
Aaiji Group to invest ₹100 cr in affordable housing along Lothal-Dholera
The initiative comes as the region experiences strong economic growth, supported by major tourism, heritage and industrial projects, Aaiji Group Managing Director Lalit Parihar said
 "Aaiji Group to invest ₹100 cr in affordable housing along Lothal-Dholera")
LIVE news: Supreme Court rules out fresh AIFF polls, recognises election of current office bearers
Latest news updates LIVE: Catch all the latest news developments here
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ORB Energy teams up with Safal Group for large-scale solar in Kenya
According to the statement, the Orb Energy, a solar energy solutions provider in India and Africa, has partnered with Safal Group firm Mabati Rolling Mills to accelerate Kenya's green transition
 "ORB Energy teams up with Safal Group for large-scale solar in Kenya")
CBI chargesheet on Anil Ambani has no business impact: R-Infra and R-Power
Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power said CBI's chargesheet against Anil Ambani in connection with alleged loan fraud has no effect on their governance, stability, or daily operations
 "CBI chargesheet on Anil Ambani has no business impact: R-Infra and R-Power")
Ya Ali-fame Assamese singer Zubeen Garg dies in scuba diving accident
Garg was injured while scuba diving and was taken to a hospital, where he died in the intensive care unit during treatment
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