Recently, Toyota has announced for setting up of a plant to produce flex cars in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, with an investment of Rs 20,000 crore. Gadkari says Tatas and Suzuki are also working on producing 100 per cent ethanol or flex engine cars. In the two-wheeler segment Bajaj, TVS and Hero are making flex-engine bikes and scooters.
Tribal families in Wayanad, impacted by the July 30 landslides, have been safely relocated to state relief camps. A total of 47 members, including children, are receiving support such as food and medicine. Despite an initial offer of relocation, some families preferred to remain in a camp within the forest at Attamala.
Amid protests in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina fled to India after her residence was looted. One man was seen in a viral video claiming he took Hasina's saree to make his wife the new PM. Hasina's palace was raided for various items. At 76, she sought asylum in India following deadly protests against her administration.
Tejashwi Yadav criticized the suggested changes to the Wakf Act, associating them with BJP's divisive policies. He questioned why the Centre isn't including Bihar's quota amendments in the Constitution's ninth schedule. JD(U)'s Zama Khan reserved his opinion but welcomed the idea of including women in Wakf Boards.
Sheikh Hasina's resignation as Bangladesh Prime Minister has introduced uncertainties for India, impacting bilateral relations. With Hasina’s departure, India faces challenges including an unclear interim government, potential revisions to crucial transit arrangements, and increased influence from Jamaat-e-Islami and Pakistan.
State-owned telecom company MTNL defaulted on bank loan payments of Rs 422.05 crore, including Rs 328.75 crore on the principal and Rs 93.3 crore in interest for June and July. MTNL sought Rs 1,151.65 crore from the government for interest on sovereign guarantee bonds and Rs 3,668.97 crore for principal repayment.
Max revealed the first footage of 'Creature Commandos,' an animated series starting the new DC Universe era. Amanda Waller assembles a team of monsters for secret missions. The series features characters like the Bride, Rick Flag Sr., and Weasel. 'Creature Commandos' premieres on Max in December.
Air India and IndiGo have canceled their flights to and from Dhaka effective immediately due to the political unrest following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation amid widespread protests. Vistara operated its flight from Mumbai on Monday but is monitoring the situation for future flights.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut welcomed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India after she fled Bangladesh due to massive violent protests. Hasina arrived at Ghaziabad and is currently in a safe location. Ranaut criticized the notion of questioning India as a Hindu nation, commenting on the safety concerns in Muslim-majority countries.
Paris Olympics' athletics tracks are currently a major topic of discussion, mainly due to the hue of the tracks, which are purple in nature, a first in Olympics history. Moreover, there are reports that mussel shells have been used to develop the tracks currently in use at the Paris Olympics.
BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur called for Hindu shopkeepers to display their names on commercial establishments to differentiate Hindus from non-Hindus. This followed a row over BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand's directives on displaying owner and staff names during the Kanwar Yatra. The Supreme Court has put these directives on hold.
With up to 75 meteors per hour, the Perseid meteor shower is about to peak. Look after 1 a.m. when moonlight won't interfere for the greatest sight. You can enjoy the spectacle in a dimly lit location without the need for binoculars.
Is the world's largest economy very close to a recession, here's what economist Claudia Sahm has to say
India has executed Bilateral Air Services Agreements (ASAs) with a total of 116 foreign countries. The agreements facilitate the operation of international flights between India and these nations, aiming to boost global connectivity and support economic and tourism growth.
Neeraj Chopra will attempt to defend his Olympic title, starting with the qualifications round on Tuesday. Despite an adductor niggle, he has been consistent this year, winning gold at the Paavo Nurmi Games. His main rivals include Jakub Vadlejch and Anderson Peters. Achieving gold would make him the first Indian to earn two individual gold medals at the Olympics.
Simone Biles, now a seven-time Olympic gold medalist, continues to captivate the world with her extraordinary gymnastics achievements. After the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles secured four medals, including three gold.
The environment ministry issued draft rules to expedite resolution of air- and water-pollution complaints through adjudicating officers, skipping lengthy court processes. The move aims for faster compliance, augmented by 'presenting officers' reporting to state adjudicators. Exemptions for non-polluting industries from prior operational consent were also proposed. Public feedback is sought within 60 days.
Unicommerce Esolutions Ltd has set a price band of Rs 102-108 for its upcoming initial public offering that will launch on August 6. The Gurgaon-based company will list on the exchanges on August 13.
After Donald Trump was accused of having an intimate relationship with former adult film star Stormy Daniels, Kamala Harris' husband Dough Emhoff has admitted cheating on his first wife Kirsten and having an affair with a blond nanny, Najen Naylor. Know in detail.
India’s e-commerce exports may fall short of their $350 billion potential by 2030 unless urgent reforms in customs rules are implemented. The country needs improved incentives and support for overseas warehouses, similar to what China has adopted, to achieve significant growth from the current $5 billion annual export level in a rapidly expanding global market.
On Monday, the West Bengal assembly passed a resolution affirming the state's unity in response to a proposal by BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar to incorporate North Bengal into the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). The resolution, supported by both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition BJP, includes the phrase "undivided and united Bengal" as proposed by BJP Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.
The buyback will take place through a tender offer and the buyback size represents 9.68% of the total paid-up equity share capital.