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Indian Railways on Saturday approved multiple infrastructure and safety projects, including the installation of the automatic train protection system, electronic interlocking, and construction of a road overbridge in various railway divisions across the country to enhance operational efficiency and passenger safety. The indigenously developed automatic train protection system, Kavach Version 4.0, has been approved for 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway at a t

Semicon India 2026 attracted huge participation from global chip industry companies looking to collaborate and expand their presence in India by leveraging skilled local talent and supportive central and state government policies. Lithographic equipment major ASML, which has a presence only in semiconductor-producing nations, has set up an office in India and expressed optimism that more of its customers are expected to enter India. ASML Chief Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Officer Allan Way

In a dramatic turn of events, Mamata Banerjee's party's Rejinagar by-election candidate Rabiul Alam Chowdhury on Saturday announced his withdrawal from the contest, only to retract his statement within a few hours, and assert he would be in the October 6 poll battle as per the wishes of the supremo. The development came a day after Banerjee's party's Nandigram by-election nominee Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew her candidature following a meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Chowdhury, a

New Delhi [India], September 19: Sometimes, the most powerful statement is just two letters: NO. At HSNC University's Nasha Mukt Bharat programme, that word rang out from a packed auditorium as students came together to take a collective pledge against drug-abuse in the presence of Maharashtra Governor and HSNC University Chancellor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma. The programme, organised jointly by HSNC University, Mumbai and Lok Bhavan, Mumbai, also saw the launch of NoToDrugs.in portal by Governor Shr

NTPC has terminated a 413.37 crore contract awarded to G R Infraprojects for a 400 MWh battery energy storage project at its Mouda power station

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that over one lakh youth in the state would get government jobs within the next six months. While speaking at a function organised in Lucknow to distribute appointment letters to 818 candidates selected for various departmental posts by the UPPSC and UPSSSC, he claimed that the previous Samajwadi Party government appointed someone as chairman of the UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC) who was not eligible for the post. To those who h

India is likely to create 2-2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs during July-December period of 2026, with festive hiring expected to grow 15-20 per cent, according to a report by global technology and digital talent solutions provider NLB Services. As the country enters the festive season, businesses across e-commerce, quick commerce, retail, logistics, hospitality, travel and consumer services are preparing for one of the year's most concentrated periods of demand, said the report. The festive seaso

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China on Thursday rejected the US long-arm jurisdiction to impose tariffs on purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade and economic cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties. The US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 that authorises Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its leading trading partners such as India and China. Asked about the bill, Chine

Puravankara said that it has secured redevelopment rights for three residential societies in Bangur Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai.

The gains came after the US Federal Reserve delivered an expected interest rate hike while signaling further tightening to keep inflation under control. The yen weakened against the US dollar following the decision, which supported the outlook for Japanese exporters.

European Union lawmakers gave a standing ovation after she made the proposal and then walked over to embrace Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney,

The West Bengal government aims to ensure that not a single eligible woman is deprived of the benefits of Annapurna Yojana, and it is working relentlessly towards achieving this goal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Virtually addressing an 'Annapurna Divas' event organised by the West Bengal government, the prime minister said that solving every problem connected to the life cycle of mothers, sisters and daughters has been the priority of the BJP government. Within a few days of f

In a rare move, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has nominated two Rajya Sabha members as special invitees to the joint parliamentary committee examining the contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. A Lok Sabha bulletin on Wednesday said Javed Ali Khan and James Pangsang Kongkal Sangma have been nominated as special invitees to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Bill. Former Lok Sabha secretary general P D T Achari told PTI that Rule 299 of the Rules of Procedure

India needs 168-172 trn in infra investment by FY31. While 38-40 trn is financed, 78-80 trn is yet to enter the pipeline, 31-32 trn awaits closure and 21-22 trn is stalled

Emami's board approved a share buyback for an aggregate amount not exceeding 282 crore at a price not exceeding 475 per equity share, via the open market through the stock exchange mechanism.

Software services exports now account for 5.2 per cent of GDP, up from 3.3 per cent before the pandemic, while business services have more than doubled their share to 3.3 per cent

Precision Wires India said that it has commenced some trial production of copper cathodes at its copper refining/recycling plant located at Zaroli, Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched India as a trusted destination for global chip manufacturing and said the government is taking all measures to ensure the industry's success through enabling policies and frameworks. Speaking at the inauguration of the SEMICON India 2026, the PM said that the semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly, opening new opportunities for innovation, investment and growth. The world needs new and trusted locations for chip manufacturing, and India is p

Venus Pipes Share: Venus Pipes' board approved a preferential issue of 2.23 million equity shares at 1,670 per share, with proceeds from the fund raise primarily earmarked for debt repayment.

Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint mechanism for managing their common border, a move rejected by India, which said that the body has no legal basis to decide on arrangements related to Indian territory under illegal occupation. The inaugural meeting of the Commission -- based on the 2013 Agreement on the Boundary Management System -- was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office. India on Wednesday rejec

Students, teachers, parents and Anganwadi workers in BJP-ruled states have been asked to light diyas and stage scripted on campuses, with videos shared on the occasion of PM Modi's birthday

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NTA has released its tentative exam calendar for Dec 2026 to Mar 2027. It includes UGC-NET, JEE Main, CMAT and CUET-PG. Candidates can check the respective exam schedules on the official websites

The Centre has reconstituted the CBFC with an 18-member panel featuring actors, filmmakers, musicians, writers and theatre personalities, including Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi and Priyadarshan

The EU wants Canada to become its first 'associate member', paving the way for closer economic and defence ties, but the proposed status has no established legal framework yet

The fifth edition of the Women's Premier League will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027 while its auction will be held on October 28 this year in Kochi, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. The BCCI however did not disclose the host cities for the WPL. As the biggest T20 league in women's cricket, the TATA WPL has established itself as a significant platform for the growth of the sport, bringing together leading players from India and around the world while creating opportunities for emer

Two terrorists suspected to be affiliated to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an ongoing operation in a remote high-altitude forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said on Thursday. The joint operation by the Army, police and CRPF was going on in the Brattal Sohan and Khubban areas of Majalta despite incessant rain, they said. Army confirmed the killing of two terrorists in the operation. In a joint intelligence-based operation during the intervening

Rentomojo shares listed 18.81 per cent higher at 480 on BSE and 19.42 per cent higher at 482 on NSE.

LCC Projects shares listed 31.4 per cent higher at 191 on BSE and 29.45 per cent higher at 189 on NSE.

Juniper Hotels' shares have lost 12 per cent so far this year even as they have rallied 13 per cent in a month, according to NSE data.

Saudi club Al-Taawon has been fined and ordered to play behind closed doors after video appeared to show fans chanting about the late Portugal forward Diogo Jota. The Saudi soccer federation said fans had chanted phrases and slogans that violated its ethics. Al-Taawon was fined 100,000 Saudi Riyals (around $26,700) and ordered to play its next two home games without fans. The governing body said the decision could not be appealed. Footage appeared online over the weekend showing Portugal interna

Delhi may see light rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, with the IMD forecasting a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius as monsoon withdrawal from northwest India is likely around September 19

Nifty 50's crucial support is at the 23,000 - 23,100 zone. A breach below this could lead to a continuation of the downtrend towards 22,600 - 22,500 zone.

Stocks to watch today: LCC Projects, Karamtara Engineering, Manipal Payment, Rentomojo, Steamhouse India and Asset Reconstruction Company (India) are slated to list on the bourses today.

Nifty's recovery above the 23,200 level provides some near-term relief; however, the broader structure remains weak.

During the meeting, Modi highlighted strong semiconductor talent foundation of the country and urged the industry to further participate in skilling, innovation and emerging technologies such as AI

The three-day event beginning September 17 will focus on the semiconductor ecosystem and is expected to attract companies and startups from more than 20 countries worldwide

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Rise And Fall Season 2 is only getting bigger by the day. The show's new season was officially declared last week. After Ashneer Grover, cricketer Virender Sehwag will host the new season

Students in many states may get an extended break around Vishwakarma Puja this week. The states government have revised the holiday date from Sept 17 to Sept 18, alongside the weekends

UGRO Capital has raised Rs 380 crore through the issuance of 38,000 senior, secured, rated, listed, redeemable and transferable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), fully subscribed by Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO), the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 16: The Indian School of Business (ISB) recently hosted its flagship annual leadership conclave, the ISB Leadership Summit (ILS) 2026, at its Hyderabad Campus. Organised jointly by the Post Graduate Programme (PGP), PGP YL and PGP MAX classes of 2027, the summit brought together an array of global corporate leaders, industry pioneers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers who shared invaluable insights with ISB students, preparing them to lead and define the ne

As AI gives wearables the ability to listen, see and interpret their surroundings, the privacy question is expanding beyond the person wearing the device to everyone within its reach

From hijacked verified accounts to fake software and security checks, cybercriminals are exploiting trusted platforms to make malware look legitimate and trick users into running malicious commands

The US Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest interest rate decision today. Here's what the move could mean for the US economy, markets

US Vice-President says the country is reviewing employer practices and visa costs, as Indian professionals closely watch changes to the visa programme