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The Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor is set to receive power from a 110 MW captive solar plant, which is expected to fulfil nearly 60% of the corridor’s electricity needs. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has signed a power purchase agreement with NIRL NCRTC Renewables Limited (NNRL) for the project.

The border between Nepal and China is reeling from catastrophic flash floods that have claimed more than a thousand lives. Rescue teams are in a race against time, searching for hundreds of individuals still unaccounted for, many of whom may be trapped in hydropower tunnels. The disaster was triggered by a sudden glacial collapse, leading to a devastating surge of water and debris that has obliterated key infrastructure.

Worldwide, around 2.7 billion people do not have their waste collected, and of them 2 billion live in rural areas, an analysis by the UN Environment Programme has found. Where people cannot manage waste, they dump it on land or in rivers, streams, and seas, or they burn it — a major concern in India

The e-book, provides a multi-faceted analysis of India’s agriculture sector’s critical state.

Elon Musk's SpaceX recently acquired the AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. This significant deal has brought co-founder Aman Sanger and his Indian family roots into focus. Sanger, an MIT graduate, co-founded Cursor in 2022, which quickly achieved substantial growth. The acquisition reportedly granted its founders billions in SpaceX shares. This event also adds a new dimension to Musk's rivalry with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Naomi Osaka paid tribute to NBA legend Allen Iverson at the 2026 US Open, arriving in a gray hooded robe before revealing a black outfit and cornrows inspired by his style. Osaka said she admired Iverson’s influence on sports fashion. She then defeated Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets and advanced to the second round against Katerina Siniakova.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 121.48 points to 76,835.79 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 52.6 points to 24,027.80

Composer of over 3,000 songs, ​Aboobacker was widely admired across South India for his prolific contributions to Mappilapattu, a traditional Muslim folk song style native to Malabar region of Keralam

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali alleges a captaincy dispute between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. This alleged rift significantly contributed to the national team's recent poor performances. Pakistan's leadership has seen frequent changes since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Following a disastrous tour of England, the PCB has initiated major changes within the team. Several players and coaches have been removed as the board reassesses its strategy.

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On Tuesday, the Indian Rupee showcased its strength, appreciating against the US dollar. This upward shift is attributed to vigorous domestic economic growth alongside strong portfolio inflows. Notably, the rupee found temporary support from MSCI-related investments, overcoming the initial sluggishness in domestic stocks and foreign institutional selling. This performance reflects India's robust economic resilience in the face of global uncertainties.

A speeding car injured three people at a Ghaziabad petrol pump on Sunday night. The driver allegedly rammed into workers and customers after an argument over parking. One victim was thrown nearly five feet into the air by the severe impact. The accused driver, identified as Deepu, was arrested by police on Monday. Two diesel dispensing machines at the petrol pump also sustained damage.

T.J. Marce, along with four others from Keralam, summited the 5,642-metre (18,510 ft) peak on August 15 following an eight-day expedition during which the team braved extreme weather conditions

The arrest comes amidst Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy targeting Home Minister Priyank Kharge over the alleged scam in KPSC

The event was called off after doctors raised red flags about the unsupervised distribution of medical compounds, saying this would pose serious risks to health, including severe “allergic reactions, hormonal imbalance, and organ strain.”

40-year-old woman suffering from high fever carried over 7 km through dense forests as lack of proper roads and bridges continues to severely disrupt daily life for the Muthuvan tribal community in Keralam’s first tribal panchayat near Munnar

Doctors say this is impeding administrative functioning and affecting timely decision-making relating to patient care