Month: August 2026

Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of ₹3.4 lakh cr: MoSPI

August 25, 2026 admin

Infrastructure projects worth more than ₹150 crore each recorded a cumulative cost overrun of around ₹3,40,504 crore, according to a monthly government report for July 2026. A total of 1,775 ongoing infrastructure projects across 17 Central Ministries/ Departments were monitored, and it was found that the total revised cost was ₹37,10,642 crore compared to their…

Business

TNPL: Grand Cholas, Kovai Kings brace for battle of equals

August 25, 2026 admin

Jhathavedh will be keen to continue his good show. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Rain has been the most influential player of this TNPL playoffs. It washed out Qualifier 1. It returned for the Eliminator. And now, ahead of Wednesday’s Qualifier 2 at Chepauk, it has given Trichy Grand Cholas a rather useful advantage: if…

Sports

HIL’s third edition on shaky ground

August 25, 2026 admin

Kalinga Lancers is the defending champion. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: BISWARANJAN ROUT Even as the Indian hockey teams returned disappointing performances from the ongoing World Cup, the revived Hockey India League’s third edition seems to be on shaky ground. The HIL is battling for survival on several fronts barely two years after being re-launched…

Sports

Women’s Andhra Premier League auction held

August 25, 2026 admin

Building on the success of the Andhra Premier League held a few days ago, the Andhra Cricket Association is preparing to introduce its first-ever franchise-based edition for the Women’s Andhra Premier League (WAPL). According to a press release from the ACA, four franchises have already come forward to purchase players, and the Governing Council and…

Nation

Tata Steel gets interim relief in ₹1,755 crore demand notice issued by Jharkhand government

August 25, 2026 admin

Tata Steel has received interim relief in the ₹1,755-crore demand notice issued by the Jharkhand government, according to a regulatory filing. | Photo Credit: Reuters Tata Steel has received interim relief in the ₹1,755-crore demand notice issued by the Jharkhand government, according to a regulatory filing. The company has challenged a ₹1,755 crore mining demand…

Business

AMI orders 9,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs for Hyderabad facility

August 25, 2026 admin

AM Intelligence, an infrastructure platform set up by Greenko promoters, on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) placed a binding order for 9,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs for what it described as its first AI factory here. The order covers 9,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs to be deployed as Vera Rubin NVL72 systems at AMI’s 30 MW facility in…

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AMI orders 9,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs for Hyderabad facility

August 25, 2026 admin

Nation

Emotional meeting for Savita and Bichu with late coach’s wife

August 25, 2026 admin

Bichu and Savita pose for Caroline. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement India’s two goalkeepers, Savita Punia and Bichu Devi, were set to go through their training drills, ahead of their crucial World Cup match against Australia on Sunday, when a poignant moment unfolded by the advertising boards. They were approached by Caroline Busch, wife of…

Sports

Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on U.S. goods

August 25, 2026 admin

Canada on Tuesday (August 25, 20260 announced counter-tariffs on U.S. goods ranging between 15 and 50%, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies. Ottawa’s retaliation will take effect on September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% duties came into place on Saturday (August…

World

Israel Defence Minister vows to keep troops in Syria during visit

August 25, 2026 admin

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. File | Photo Credit: AP Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz made a rare visit to troops in southern Syria on Tuesday, reiterating a pledge to keep forces in the area as long as there were “threats” to his country’s security. Also read | Israel Defence Minister says troops to stay…

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