BUSINESS
Waaree Energies acquires 64% stake in Kotsons for Rs 192 crore
Following the transaction, Kotsons Private Limited has become a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, the company said in its statement to the exchanges.
INDIA
Russian President Putin likely to visit India on December 5-6 for summit with PM Modi
The visit marks an important moment in ties between the two countries amid friction between New Delhi and Washington over Russian oil imports.
BUSINESS
RBI launches scheme to speed up settlement of inoperative accounts, unclaimed deposits
Under the scheme, banks will receive a differential payout based on how long the accounts have been inactive and the amount of deposits involved.
INDIA
Bihar final voter list released: Over 68 lakh names deleted, 21 lakh new names added post-SIR, EC data shows
The final roll has now been updated to reflect these changes. Officials confirmed that all entries identified as deceased, duplicate, or transferred during the SIR process have been excluded from the list.
INDIA
Congress slams GST cuts, says firms hiked prices ahead of rate reduction
The Congress argued that pre-emptive price hikes by companies had neutralised the intended relief, denying consumers the benefits of lower tax rates.
INDIA
Indian Railways to launch seven new trains for Bihar on September 29, including 3 Amrit Bharat Express
Out of the seven new services, four trains will operate entirely within Bihar, connecting important cities and towns.
WORLD
Trump announces troop deployment to Portland, calls protesters ‘domestic terrorists’
He claimed the move was needed to safeguard Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, which he alleged were “under siege from Antifa and other domestic terrorists.”
INDIA
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall across Central, South India
According to the IMD, heavy showers are expected at isolated places in Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, West Bengal, and Sikkim.
INDIA
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Surat–Bilimora section to open by 2027, fully operational by 2029
“By 2028, the Thane–Ahmedabad section will also open, and the entire 508-km corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will become operational by 2029,” Vaishnaw said.
