VACB seizes ₹14.10 lakh and $788 from GST Joint Commissioner's Kochi residence
VACB seized ₹14.10 lakh and $788 from GST Joint Commissioner Prajani Rajan's Pachalam residence in a disproportionate assets case.
Economy
Goyal Projects Continued Growth for UP International Trade Show
Piyush Goyal said the fourth UP International Trade Show drew delegates from six partner countries and generated buyer-seller agreements worth over Rs 3,000 crore.
Bihar Looks to Convert Rs 21,000-Crore Mineral Finds into Working Mines
Bihar has identified mineral reserves worth over Rs 21,000 crore across Rohtas, Jamui and Gaya, but turning them into producing mines remains a challenge.
India Rewrites HAM Highway Contract to Tie Payments to Verified Progress
MoRTH's new Model Concession Agreement for HAM highway projects links payments to certified physical progress and reworks risk-sharing.
Bank Unions Call Three-Day Strike From September 28; Branch Services to Face Disruption
Bank unions will strike nationwide from September 28 to 30, disrupting branch services. Digital banking, UPI and ATMs are expected to keep working.
Stasi Economic Espionage Lifted East German Output by 7.4%, Study Finds
A study finds East Germany's Cold War economic espionage raised GDP by 7.4% and industrial value added by 22.3% in 1988.
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: India's Sovereign Cover for Ships and Cargo
India's first domestic maritime insurance pool, BMIP, offers sovereign-backed marine cover of ₹13,906.50 crore to cut dependence on foreign insurers.
Congress Questions Maharashtra's Data-Centre Push as Drought Hits 265 Talukas
With drought declared in 265 of Maharashtra's 358 talukas, the Congress has questioned the State's data-centre expansion and its water implications.
Burnham Brings Optimism to Labour Conference as Economic Challenges Loom
Andy Burnham opens Labour's annual conference in Liverpool with a message of hope, but faces economic headwinds and divisive policy decisions.
Travellers Embrace AI for Trip Planning but Hesitate on Bookings
Most travellers use AI to plan trips, but only about half will let it book or handle disruptions, a Skift Research and McKinsey report finds.
Hyperscaler cloud revenue seen crossing $1 trillion by 2030 as AI meets digital assets
Cloud revenue from hyperscalers could top $1 trillion a year by 2030, with compute capacity becoming a key economic resource as AI and digital assets converge.
US Treasury Chief Says Iran Economic Pressure Is Delivering Results
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says sanctions pressure on Iran is working, citing curbs by Turkiye, Oman and the UAE.
KSEB floats fresh 500 MW coal-linkage tender under SHAKTI policy
KSEB has invited bids for 500 MW of round-the-clock power for 25 years under the SHAKTI policy, with supply targeted from June 2027.
MP Releases Draft Bhopal Development Plan-2047 With 51-km Growth Corridor
Madhya Pradesh has released the draft Bhopal Development Plan-2047, proposing a 51-km growth corridor, expanded green cover and an EKAI City.
IIP, GST, Fiscal Deficit and Auto Sales: Key Data to Watch This Week
August IIP, September GST collections, August fiscal data, September auto sales and June-quarter external debt are due this week, offering a check on India's growth momentum.
Thoothukudi's mega shipyard takes shape as land, rehabilitation plans advance
Thoothukudi's proposed greenfield shipyard, backed by a tripartite MoU and about ₹38,000 crore in investment, is advancing to the feasibility and detailed project report stage.
Iran Says Only Diplomacy Can End Deadlock After Trump Rejects Hormuz Plan
Iran says only a negotiated solution can break its deadlock with the US and Israel after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US to Finalize Sharply Lower Fuel Economy Standards Through 2031
The US Transportation Department will finalize lower fuel economy standards through 2031, cutting new vehicle costs but increasing fuel use and emissions.
Oman Vows to Keep Guarding Strait of Hormuz Shipping Lanes
Oman has pledged at the UN General Assembly to continue efforts to safeguard navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and urged all parties to cooperate.
Jharkhand opposing MMDR Act to enable coal theft, alleges Annpurna Devi
Union Minister Annpurna Devi accused the Jharkhand government of opposing the MMDR Amendment Act to facilitate coal theft, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren defended his stance.