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Perched on top of SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket, Nasa's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is slated to lift off at 7:26 a.m. local time from Cape Canaveral, Florida

China on Saturday offered emergency financial assistance and aid to Nepal, which has been devastated by flash floods that have killed more than 650 people, and nearly 2,400 people remained missing. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Shisir Khanal to convey Beijing's decision to provide the assistance package to Nepal to deal with Wednesday's flash floods at the Tibet-Nepal border. Wang told Khanal that this was the most serious cross-border disaster in

A Delhi court on Saturday adjourned its order on a revision plea challenging a September 11, 2025 verdict of a magistrate, refusing to probe the allegation that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's name was included in the electoral roll three years before acquiring Indian citizenship in 1983. Special Judge Vishal Gogne adjourned the pronouncement to September 21. Earlier, Sonia Gandhi's counsel had submitted a reply, saying that the complaint was politically motivated and filed for an extraneous reas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday urged people to remain vigilant against internal strife, saying some individuals have repeatedly betrayed the nation for their narrow interests and caused severe harm to the country, even without using weapons, through their ideology and actions. Freedom is not merely a right, it comes with responsibility. Democracy is not limited to just casting a vote, it also entails fulfilling one's duties, respecting the Constitution and discharging one's responsib

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday dubbed a bill recently passed in Parliament to prevent unfair means in exams as without any use, alleging exams are being cancelled daily in states, including Maharashtra. Speaking at an event here on the recently concluded monsoon session of Parliament, Chidambaram hit out at the BJP for claiming to have passed several bills though they merely passed useless bills without any debate. In the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Ministers, the Leader of the Opposition, t

Climate change has been the backdrop to Charles Hughes' entire life, from kindergarten lessons about disappearing habitats to wildfire smoke billowing through the air he breathed while growing up in Colorado. But now that he's a college student in Massachusetts, he said global warming is rarely a top issue. Honestly, it doesn't come up as much, said Hughes, who chairs the state's chapter of the College Democrats. What a difference six years makes -------------------------------------- During Pre

Among internal candidates, Bharucha still has more than two years as board member

Tata Chemicals Ltd on Saturday said its wholly-owned US subsidiary, Tata Chemicals North America, has acquired North American soda ash customer contracts worth more than 5,00,000 metric tonnes for supply from September 2026 through December 2028. Tata Chemicals North America Inc (TCNA) entered into an Assignment and Assumption Agreement (ASA) with Searles Valley Minerals Inc (SVM) USA to acquire certain soda ash customer contracts and related commercial rights, Tata Chemicals Ltd (TCL) said in a

From rain-soaked days to warm nights, August has unfolded differently for Delhi this year: Rainfall has already crossed the seasonal average, day and night-time temperatures remain high, and the month's average air quality index has reached a three-year high. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi has received 653.9 mm of rainfall at Safdarjung since the beginning of the monsoon season, compared with the long-period average of 506.7 mm, resulting in a surplus of 147.2 mm,

The Finance Ministry will begin the exercise to prepare the Union Budget for 2027-28 from October 12 amid heightened global uncertainties and rising food and fuel prices. The Budget for the next financial year is expected to focus on the reform continuation exercise to further accelerate economic growth, along with measures to create jobs and boost domestic demand. Pre-budget meetings chaired by Secretary (Expenditure) shall commence from October 12, 2026. Financial Advisers shall ensure that ne

Robotics company Genrobotics has signed a MoU with the Territorial Army (TA) to collaborate on robotics research, technology evaluation, training and capability development, the company said on Saturday. The MoU was signed at the recent KYTA & TA 2.0 Symposium in Kolkata and covers cooperation in hazardous environment robotics, disaster response and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), confined-space operations, critical infrastructure inspection, engineer support, AI-enabled insp

In a step towards strengthening urban waste management in Haryana, the state government has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for setting up four integrated waste-to-energy plants in four major urban centres, officials said on Saturday. Once operational, these plants -- to come up in Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad and Gurugram urban local body clusters -- will collectively process 5,000 tonnes of waste daily through scientific methods and generate a total 50 MW of energy, they said, adding that

Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on Saturday said it has invested over Rs 400-500 crore to develop its latest scooter platform EL and its first mass-market e-scooter Monarc. Earlier, the company launched Monarc at a starting price of Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru) in three variants, S100, S125 and S160, with a host of new features, with deliveries of the vehicle commencing from September. The company also said a 200 km version of Ather S and a feature-loaded Z version with a 125 km IDC

The Delhi government has amended the Fire Service Rules, introducing a comprehensive set of minimum fire prevention and safety standards for buildings, including provisions for fire and smoke barriers, encroachment-free access, emergency power and dedicated fire control rooms. The Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified by the Home Department of the city government on August 28, provide that the minimum standards applicable to buildings will be linked to their height and class of oc

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 29: DHS Multispecialty Hospital has inaugurated a new twin-tower facility in Ahmedabad, expanding its healthcare infrastructure and launching a dedicated robotic knee replacement centre.

Pune's vehicle registration identity is set for a change after more than 37 years as the Regional Transport Office (RTO) is set to replace the iconic MH-12 series with MH-61 after the alphanumeric registration combinations got exhausted. The Pune RTO has the highest number of registered vehicles among all the RTOs in Maharashtra, and Pune is the first city in the state where the registration numbers under the existing alphanumeric format have been exhausted, officials said. A senior Pune RTO off

The NCRTC has signed a power purchase agreement for a 110 MW solar power plant expected to meet nearly 60 per cent of the electricity requirement for the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, according to a statement on Saturday. The solar plant, estimated to cost around Rs 450 crore, will be developed in Jaulan, Uttar Pradesh, and is expected to be commissioned within the next 24 months, it said. The plant will supply power through the Uttar Pradesh state grid to National Capital Region Transport

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Saturday held discussions with World Bank experts on revamping the city's waste management system, learning models followed by Tokyo, New York and Barcelona, officials said. According to a statement, MCD commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar chaired the meeting attended by additional commissioners, the engineers-in-chief and deputy commissioners of all zones. The World Bank team presented Tokyo's technology-driven system, New York's reliance on private agencies

Consequent to the completion of the acquisition, target company has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29: Founded in 1961 and operating in approximately 80 countries and regions under the philosophy Aiming at realizing the cohesive society Unicharm is the world's 10th largest and Japan's No. 1 pet care company. It entered pet care in 1986, offering a unique otal care approach across nutrition and hygiene.

2.4 Lakh Sq Ft, Rs 56.4 Lakh Monthly: DHL's New Bengaluru-Area Logistics Lease

HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire on October 26, 2026, after deciding not to seek reappointment, the bank said

HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire on October 26, 2026, after deciding not to seek reappointment, the bank said

In State of Tamil Nadu

At meeting held on 29 August 2026

Nepal's public sector, private companies and individuals have pledged millions of rupees to the disaster relief fund as the Himalayan nation continues its fight against one of its worst natural disasters that has killed over 600 people. Nepal is struggling to find its footing after a massive flash flood swept through towns and villages on Wednesday, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges, besides damaging hydropower projects. The death toll crossed 600 on Saturday, while more than 2,400

Demand for office space to set up global capability centres (GCCs) in India is driven by foreign banking, financial services and insurance firms, as their gross leasing touched a record 7.32 million sq ft in the January-June period, according to Knight Frank. Interestingly, leasing by foreign IT-ITeS companies to set up GCCs fell 28 per cent to 4.13 million sq ft in the first six months of this year from 5.71 million sq ft in the year-ago period. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India noted t

Noida International Airport is expected to see a slower ramp-up due to a challenging geopolitical environment, and near-term performance is subject to elevated uncertainty, according to its operator Zurich Airport International AG. The airport, located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, started operations on June 15, handling 1,044 flights and 77,000 passengers in July. In June, Noida International Airport handled 204 flights and 25,000 passengers. Slower ramp-up expected due to challenging geopolitical e

Transformers and Rectifiers (India) announced that it has received a purchase order from Megha Engineering and Infrastructures (MEIL) for manufacturing transformers and related works.

Barmer (Rajasthan) [India], August 29: At a time when enhancing domestic production remains a national priority, Mangala field in Barmer, Rajasthan stands as a testament to the potential of India's hydrocarbon resources, having delivered sustained production since Cairn made India's largest onshore oil discovery. As Mangala marks 17 years of First Oil, the field continues to be a cornerstone of the nation's oil and gas industry, making a significant contribution to domestic crude oil output and

New Delhi [India], August 29: When a virtually debt-free micro-cap company operating in a high-growth sector starts making strategic tech acquisitions, the market takes notice. Service Care Ltd (NSE: SERVICE), a specialized player in Workforce and Workspace Administration, is currently flashing strong signals of a major fundamental and technical reversal.

Supreme Court judge B V Nagarathna on Saturday lamented that the legal system is bogged down by pendency, delays and rising costs, and asked the bar to change its mindset, rethink its role and speak in a singular voice to sustain the justice dispensation system. Justice Nagarathna, who was speaking at the 13th convocation of National Law University at Delhi, stressed that when a bar council does not earn the respect of its members, it is not a good sign for the legal profession. Bar councils mus

Canara Bank, Union Bank of India and LIC Housing Finance are moving NCLAT against the NCLT's approval of Subhash Chandra's repayment plan

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday called for transforming the National Test House into a premier global testing and certification organisation and stressed the need to expand its capacity in line with India's growing manufacturing sector. Addressing the 115th Foundation Day celebration of the National Test House (NTH) after the inauguration of state-of-the-art NTH building here, Joshi said India was moving towards becoming a global manufacturing hub and needed reliable domestic testing fa

New Delhi [India], August 29: Cholan Tours, one of India's growing Destination Management Companies, was officially certified as a Great Place to Work in August 2026, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to build a people-first workplace focused on learning, collaboration, growth, and employee well-being.

The images of a mud-covered elderly woman being carried to safety in the scoop of a digger have come to symbolise extraordinary accounts of survival in Nepal's devastating flash floods. The woman, 97-year-old Guna Maya Bohara, was pulled alive from the rubble of her care home after a four-hour rescue operation. Her doctors say she is recovering in hospital, while her great-nephew Dipak told BBC Nepali that she looked like a warrior who had returned victorious from battle. Hers is one of the many

The GST Council will meet on September 12 and is likely to consider easing blocked input tax credit rules, refund norms and transfer of unutilised ITC

The developer will acquire 84.71 acres in Najafgarh through a Rs 420.2 crore non-cash share swap, marking its first residential entry into Delhi

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said that Himachal Pradesh's first ozone-based drinking water treatment project is being established in the Dehra area of Kangra district to supply clean drinking water to people. Addressing a gathering at Baddal Thor in Dehra assembly constituency, he said that the state government has allocated Rs 46 crore for the project and the programme would be implemented in other areas as well. Under this water treatment project, ozone gas is used to disi

After six months of war, Iran's leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long confrontation with the US and determined to prevent any unrest at home. It's a far cry from US President Donald Trump's initial hopes of toppling the Islamic Republic and his subsequent claims that egime change had brought more compromising officials to the fore. Iran's new leaders evince little faith in any a

Nepal's meteorology department on Saturday warned of fresh rainfall and thunderstorms in the country's flash flood-affected areas, threatening to disrupt ongoing rescue and relief operations amid the worsening crisis, according to a media report. An ice-rock avalanche following a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border sent a torrent of water, mud and debris downstream through central Nepal on Wednesday. The death toll crossed 600 on Saturday, while more than 2,400 people remained missing.

The mandatory classes for teenagers include learning about the main types of armaments including machine guns, anti-tank weapons and hand grenades, as well as general military discipline

Temasek did not address whether it would support any capital contribution by Singapore Airlines to Air India

Ather Energy introduced Konarc, its new electric scooter aimed at expanding the company's presence in the mass-market electric two-wheeler segment.

With gross development value of Rs 10,000-12,000 cr

The Maharashtra FDA on Saturday said it would withdraw its order suspending the licences of five restaurants operating on the Mumbai Cricket Association premises, after the Bombay High Court warned of stinging orders against officials for taking a pedantic instead of pragmatic view of the situation. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad vacated the suspension after a fresh inspection report submitted by the FDA confirmed that the eateries located in th

The power ministry has allowed renewable energy projects to use curtailed T-GNA power to charge additional co-located BESS and sell the stored electricity independently

CNG will cost Rs 86.98 per kg in Delhi from August 29, with IGL citing higher imported spot LNG prices following renewed disruption around the Strait of Hormuz

For Rishikesh Karnprayag New BG Rail Line Project

Tata Chemicals North America Inc. (TCNA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Chemicals, has been declared the successful bidder in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of Searles Valley Minerals Inc. (SVM), USA, for the acquisition of North American soda ash customer contracts of SVM representing over half million metric tons customer orders through December 2028.