
BUSINESS
FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks railways to accelerate work on capacity and infrastructure boost, including Kavach
At the meeting, railways officials said that 434 railway projects have been identified under three economic corridors totalling 40,900 km with a total investment plan of Rs 11.16 lakh crore

BUSINESS
Govt asks edible oil bodies to maintain MRP till availability under lower customs duty
These adjustments are part of the government's ongoing efforts to bolster domestic oilseed farmers, especially with the new soybean and groundnut crops expected to arrive in markets from October 2024, it said

BUSINESS
Bajaj Auto looks to expand Triumph range, sales network to fuel future growth
By the end of this year, Bajaj Auto plans to expand Triumph sales network to around 170 outlets and beyond 200 dealerships next year, said President of its Pro Biking Business Unit Sumeet Narang

POLITICS
PM Modi turns 74 on Tuesday: Here’s a look at the planned birthday celebrations, revelries over past few years
To honour the Prime Minister’s birthday every year, the BJP celebrates 'Seva Parv', a fortnight-long festival to showcase Modi’s commitment to citizens' welfare and also service to mankind

INDIA
RG Kar case: Agitating docs say WB govt not serious about talks, asked to leave abruptly from CM meeting venue
An agitating doctor, speaking to reporters before leaving, said they had agreed to attend the meeting without live-streaming or video recording, as requested by Banerjee

BUSINESS
Madhabi Puri Buch invested in listed securities and foreign funds, violated SEBI code, alleges Congress and allies
The Party also alleged that between 2017-2021, Buch held foreign assets and made investments in the US between 2021-2024, including in Chines funds

ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Congress names 3 senior observers for Haryana elections
Ashok Gehlot, Ajay Maken and Partap Singh Bajwa as AICC Senior Observers for the ensuing assembly elections in Haryana

INDIA
Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces: Reports
An encounter had broken out between security forces and terrorists at the Kathua-Basantgarh border in Udhampur area of Jammu and Kashmir

INDIA
Mpox less deadly, not second Covid-19, expert Epidemiologist tells News18
The death rate of this infection is low, and is relatively easy to identify a case, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar said

BUSINESS
Oil India, OVL, KABIL ink pact with UAE’s International Resources Holding on critical mineral supply chain
The MoU will work on collaboration, identification, acquisition, and development of Critical Mineral projects on a global scale, including India

BUSINESS
RG Kar Hospital issues notice to 51 doctors, asks them to be present before enquiry committee
The list includes senior residents, house staffs, interns and professors

BUSINESS
Dixon bags new deal: HP to sign pact with Padget to make PCs under PLI 2.0 scheme
Padget is setting up a new facility in Oragadam under the IT Hardware PLI 2.0 Scheme for manufacturing laptops, desktops and all-in-one devices

BUSINESS
India, UAE enter 4 agreements to boost energy cooperation
The two countries are among each other's top trading partners with a bilateral trade of about $85 billion in 2022-23, according to official data

POLITICS
RG Kar protests conspiracy by Centre, Left parties, says Mamata Banerjee; urges citizens to return to festivities
Banerjee urged people to "return to festivities" as Durga puja is round the corner

BUSINESS
Mazagon Dock gets Rs 1,486 crore order from ONGC
The order pertains to pipeline replacement project on a EPC reimbursable basis, it added

BUSINESS
Govt panel evaluates 18 road infra projects proposed by road ministry
The development comes after report that the ministry is now pushing for individual road projects after its flagship scheme Bharatmala has been put on backburner

BUSINESS
NLC India aims to start mining in Machhakata coal block before schedule
The Machhakata coal block, having reserves of 1.4 billion tonnes (BT), with average Grade of G10-G11, and capacity of 30 MTPA, is expected to be one among the top five biggest mines in the country, NLCIL said in a statement.

BUSINESS
Singapore ready with massive investment plans in India going ahead, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal urged the states to change their mindset, reduce compliance burden and decriminalise laws, and provide real red carpet to attract these investments.

BUSINESS
Govt closely monitoring flood situation in Andhra Pradesh, central team to visit: Amit Shah
On Wednesday, the total number of flood-affected people in Andhra Pradesh rose to 6.44 lakh. About 42,707 people have been accommodated in 193 relief camps.

BUSINESS
Gadkari asks 2-wheeler makers to provide helmets to vehicle buyers at discount
Gadkari said 50,029 people lost their lives in accidents in the country in 2022 when they were not wearing helmets

BUSINESS
Vadhavan Port attracting significant global interest, says Minister Sonowal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 30, laid the foundation stone for the construction of Vadhavan Port project, at a budget of around Rs 76,220 crore, in Maharashtra's Palghar.

BUSINESS
Lupin launches Mirabegron extended-release tablets in US after USFDA nod
The estimated annual sales of Myrbetriq is $1.6 billion in the US, the Mumbai-based drug maker said

BUSINESS
Mahindra launches new Jawa motorcycle, to navigate any challenge in rebuilding 'resurrected' brands
The latest offering from the Classic Legends, the premium motorcycle firm under the M&M stable, is priced at Rs 1.99-lakh onwards

BUSINESS
Rupee falls 5 paise to end at 83.96 against dollar on strong greenback, weak shares
Lower crude oil prices in international markets helped arrest the decline in the local unit, forex traders said