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
Former UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati injured during altercation in jail Altercation, hospitalised in Lucknow
Prajapati, a senior Samajwadi Party leader, was arrested in 2017 on rape charges and has been in custody since then.
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.
INDIA
Vijay’s public events suspended for two weeks after Karur stampede
The Karur tragedy has sparked widespread debate over crowd management and political accountability, with opposition parties blaming poor planning and inadequate security for the disaster.
INDIA
Nine migrant workers killed as structure collapses at power plant in Tamil Nadu, PM expresses condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy, calling it a deeply saddening incident.
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
Karur Stampede: NDA delegation to assess lapses, will submit report to JP Nadda
Speaking to reporters, Hema Malini and her colleagues expressed condolences to the families of the victims and said the panel’s focus would be to understand what went wrong.
INDIA
'Cyber terrorist': TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna sparks row with ‘Gen Z Protest’ call, DMK seeks action
The controversy adds to the political turbulence surrounding TVK, which is already under fire over the Karur tragedy and facing multiple FIRs against its senior leaders.
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
Marathwada floods: Over 11,500 evacuated, Jayakwadi Dam near full capacity
Authorities said relief measures are ongoing, with food, medical aid and shelter being arranged for affected families.
INDIA
ABVP sweeps Mangalore University polls, wins all 6 seats
ABVP described the outcome as a “historic mandate” and credited its student-centric campaigns for the win.
INDIA
Karur Stampede: Security increased at Vijay's home in Chennai, TVK official faces charges - Top development
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.
INDIA
'Deeply saddening': PM Modi, other leaders mourn loss of lives in stampede at Vijay’s Karur rally
Tamil Nadu LoP and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed shock on the incident and extended condolences to the families of the victims.
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.
