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Govt confident of meeting fiscal deficit target despite planned tax cuts

In the biggest tax overhaul since 2017, PM Modi on Saturday announced sweeping changes to the complex goods and services tax (GST) regime which will make daily essentials and electronics cheaper

Govt confident of meeting fiscal deficit target despite planned tax cuts
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:54 PM IST

How Trump's tariffs threaten crisis for India's textile, apparel industry

Unless the country can leverage its raw material advantage and new trade deals

How Trump's tariffs threaten crisis for India's textile, apparel industry
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:41 PM IST

Clear directives, data visibility crucial for smart meter success: CII poll

A CII poll says smart meter roll-out faces challenges of legacy infrastructure, poor connectivity and low consumer engagement, stressing clear guidelines and transparent billing

Clear directives, data visibility crucial for smart meter success: CII poll
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:40 PM IST

Steel firms hail govt for recommending safeguard duty on flat steel imports

In a statement, Naveen Jindal, President of Indian Steel Association (ISA), said recommendation of a safeguard duty on flat steel imports for three years is a welcome step

Steel firms hail govt for recommending safeguard duty on flat steel imports
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:53 PM IST

IMD forecasts heavy rain in Telangana, red alert in place till August 20

In its latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department forecast "heavy to very heavy rainfall" from Sunday until 8.30 am on August 20

IMD forecasts heavy rain in Telangana, red alert in place till August 20
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:31 PM IST

Fatal blast at US steel's Clairton plant sparks doubts over its future

The explosion now could test Nippon Steel's resolve in propping up the nearly 110-year-old Clairton plant, or at least force it to spend more than it had anticipated

Fatal blast at US steel's Clairton plant sparks doubts over its future
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:23 PM IST

Yamuna water level crosses warning mark in Delhi, hits 204.60 metre

The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres

Yamuna water level crosses warning mark in Delhi, hits 204.60 metre
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:24 PM IST

NDA announces CP Radhakrishnan as candidate for Vice Presidential election

"CP Radhakrishnan has always focused on community service and empowering the marginalised. He has done extensive work at the grassroots in Tamil Nadu," the PM wrote on social media site X

NDA announces CP Radhakrishnan as candidate for Vice Presidential election
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 9:09 PM IST

CM Adityanath inaugurates Torrent Group's green hydrogen plant in UP

The project, jointly developed by Torrent Group entities Torrent Power and Torrent Gas, will have an annual production capacity of 72,000 tonnes per annum, the group said in a statement

CM Adityanath inaugurates Torrent Group's green hydrogen plant in UP
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 8:38 PM IST

Consumer protection: Insurer penalised for unjust insurance claim denial

The National Commission dismissed the argument that only the horse was covered and not the trailer, calling it 'palpably amusing and fantastic'

Consumer protection: Insurer penalised for unjust insurance claim denial
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 8:30 PM IST

Centre running away from issues raised by Opposition: TMC's Derek O'Brien

The remarks came in a post on X, as Parliament is set to resume on Monday, after a short break on account of Independence Day and other festivals

Centre running away from issues raised by Opposition: TMC's Derek O'Brien
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 8:12 PM IST

Voter list in machine-readable form can't be shared: CEC cites SC order

Addressing a press conference here, Kumar said that the voter list available on its website can be searched using a voter card number and can also be downloaded

Voter list in machine-readable form can't be shared: CEC cites SC order
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 8:12 PM IST

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League live match time and streaming

New manager Ruben Amorim has made significant changes to rejuvenate United's struggling attack. New signings include Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League live match time and streaming
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 7:55 PM IST

Naveen Patnaik hospitalised in Odisha due to dehydration, condition stable

The 78-year-old former Odisha chief minister felt uneasy on Saturday night, prompting doctors to visit him at his residence, Naveen Niwas, party leaders said

Naveen Patnaik hospitalised in Odisha due to dehydration, condition stable
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 7:47 PM IST

Putin agreed to Ukraine security protections in Trump summit: US envoy

Zelenskyy thanked the United States for recent signals that Washington is willing to support security guarantees for Ukraine, but said the details remained unclear

Putin agreed to Ukraine security protections in Trump summit: US envoy
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 7:40 PM IST

People's support will shield EC when it walks the right path: Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav said that a single "correct and bold step" by the poll panel could secure the future and welfare of countless generations in the country

People's support will shield EC when it walks the right path: Akhilesh
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 7:32 PM IST

Coal India ramps up evacuation infrastructure amid weak Q1FY26 demand

The company has earmarked the largest share of ₹ 5,622 crore - about 35 per cent of the total proposed ₹ 16,000 crore capex in FY26

Coal India ramps up evacuation infrastructure amid weak Q1FY26 demand
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 7:02 PM IST

Khalid Jamil explains Sunil Chhetri's exclusion from Indian squad

Jamil, who succeeded Manolo Marquez's as India head coach earlier this month, on Friday named 35 probables for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Khalid Jamil explains Sunil Chhetri's exclusion from Indian squad
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 6:57 PM IST

Amorim drops Hojlund from squad to face Arsenal amid Milan interest

Reports from The Athletic suggest Hojlund has been informed that earning game time won't be straightforward this season, with the club willing to entertain offers for the striker.

Amorim drops Hojlund from squad to face Arsenal amid Milan interest
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 6:35 PM IST

EC stands 'thoroughly exposed' for incompetence, partisanship: Cong

The Congress also termed as "laughable" the claims made by the EC that it makes no distinction between the ruling party and the Opposition

EC stands 'thoroughly exposed' for incompetence, partisanship: Cong
Updated On : 17 Aug 2025 | 6:34 PM IST