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Bengaluru

Belandur Auto Tippler Centre Inspected

In a bid to strengthen waste management and operational efficiency, Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner Ramesh D.S. conducted an inspection of the Auto Tippler Mustering Centre located within the Belandur ward boundary on Sunday morning. The visit was aimed at evaluating

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Bengaluru

Shivajinagar traffic restrictions announced

Commuters advised to follow diversions and avoid restricted areas for smooth travel. The Shivajinagar Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions on 8th September 2025 to facilitate the annual St. Mary’s Basilica chariot procession, scheduled from 1:00 PM to 1

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Bengaluru

Bengaluru North flood-prone areas inspected

Commissioner reviews drainage, civic works to prevent monsoon disruptions In a comprehensive inspection to address urban flooding and infrastructure issues, Bengaluru North City Corporation Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar surveyed multiple waterlogging spots, civic works

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India

IAF rescues hundreds amid flood relief operations

NEW DELHI  The Indian Air Force (IAF) has mounted a major humanitarian relief effort in the flood and landslide-affected regions of Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh, rescuing more than 500 people and delivering critical supplies. According to the Western Air Co

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India

BSF foils narco-terror smuggling attempts, seizes drugs

CHANDIGARH  In a major crackdown on narco-terror, the Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab, in coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Amritsar, foiled multiple smuggling attempts along the Indo-Pak border on Sunday, leading to significant recoveries of heroin, we

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India

Kejriwal criticizes centre for removing cotton import duty

Farmers Fear Losses as Cotton Prices Plunge Amid Policy Shift NEW DELHI  Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the Modi government of betraying farmers by “secretly” removing the 11% import duty on US cotton. Addressing a press conference in Ahmedaba

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India

TRAI rejects Congress bid to send SMS with documentary link

Congress alleges TRAI blocked its SMS linking to a documentary on alleged Maharashtra poll rigging, calling it coordinated censorship New Delhi The Congress on Sunday alleged that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) blocked its request to send SMS messages cont

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India

BJP accuses opposition of shielding illegal migrants

Opposition Accused of Ignoring National Security Threats in Protest NEW DELHI BJP MP Sambit Patra on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the opposition, branding its protests against the Special Identification of Residents (SIR) drive as a “ghuspatiya bachao andolan” (move

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Business

PhysicsWallah files ₹3,820 Cr IPO with Sebi

Mumbai Online education platform PhysicsWallah has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise ₹3,820 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The company is backed by WestBridge Capital, Hornbill, and GSV Ventures. The IPO will include fresh shares worth ₹3,100 crore and

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Business

Tata Motors to cut prices from Sep 22

New Delhi Tata Motors has announced that it will fully pass on the benefits of the recent GST rate cut to its commercial vehicle customers. The new, lower prices will be effective from September 22, when the revised 18% GST rate comes into effect. The company confirmed that

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Business

India’s digital economy grows faster than ever

New Delhi India’s digital economy is growing three to four times faster than its traditional economy, according to Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at GSMA. Speaking at the COAI Dialogues 2025 in New Delhi, Gorman said digital services are now playing a major role in India'

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Business

OYO parent rebrands as PRISM ahead of IPO

Mumbai Oravel Stays Limited, the parent company of hospitality giant OYO, has rebranded itself as PRISM as it prepares for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO). The new identity is aimed at reflecting the company’s wider portfolio beyond budget hotels. PRISM will

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Business

Ghaziabad gets advanced chemical lab for material testing

New Delhi A state-of-the-art Chemical Laboratory has been set up at the National Test House (NTH) in Ghaziabad to boost testing of key materials used in construction, packaging, and consumer products, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs announced on Sunday. The lab will be inaugu

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Business

GST simplification to boost growth, says IOB chief

GST cuts on agriculture, essentials, and goods will lower costs, boost demand, and promote financial inclusion Chennai The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s move to simplify the tax structure will make taxation more transparent and strengthen demand across key sectors,

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Business

Markets eye inflation, tariffs and FII activity

Indian equities ended higher last week, led by Nifty Metal and Auto. Nifty rose 1.29%, Sensex 1.13%, while Nifty IT fell 1.55% Mumbai The coming week will be crucial for Indian stock markets, with retail inflation data, US tariff exemptions, foreign investor flows, and glob

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Business

India reaffirms WTO-centred trade at SCO meeting

India's Amitabh Kumar urged coordinated action in SCO to boost trade, cut vulnerabilities, ensure inclusive growth New Delhi India underlined its strong support for a fair, open, and non-discriminatory trading system based on WTO norms during the Shanghai Cooperation Organi

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Sports

Delhi hosts Swadeshi-themed Fit India Cycling event

New Delhi The capital city turned into a celebration of health and patriotism as the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event, themed Garv se Swadeshi, saw massive participation on Sunday. The initiative, held in partnership with Indian Railways, aimed to promote fitness, clean living

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