Month: September 2026

Congress’s signal in dismissing Konda Surekha from Telangana Cabinet

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Congress’s signal in dismissing Konda Surekha from Telangana Cabinet

Konda Surekha | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT The dismissal of Endowments Minister Konda Surekha from the Telangana Cabinet is among the strongest political and disciplinary decisions taken by the Congress government since it came to power, and sends a clear message that continued indiscipline will eventually invite action irrespective of a leader’s political identity or…

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Nation

Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 94.59 against U.S. dollar

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Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 94.59 against U.S. dollar

File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee extended its gaining momentum for the fifth straight session on Thursday (September 3, 2026), appreciating 14 paise to close at 94.59 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar, buoyed by the country’s improved balance of payment condition following higher-than-expected foreign currency deposits. India mobilised a…

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Business

ZEISS opens first Innovation Hub outside Germany at IIT Madras Research Park

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ZEISS opens first Innovation Hub outside Germany at IIT Madras Research Park

( from left ) Miguel Gonzalez Diaz, MD, ZEISS India and Neighbouring Markets; Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Founder, IIT Madras Research Park; Andreas Pecher, President and Global CEO, ZEISS Group; Natarajan Malupillai’ Group CEO, IITM Research Park and Incubation Cell; and Oshin Behl, Head, ZEISS Innovation Hub, Chennai at the launch of ZEISS Innovation Hub at IIT…

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Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of U.S. feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died

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Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of U.S. feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died

Gloria Steinem, celebrated author and feminist activist | Photo Credit: Reuters Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died. She was 92. With her trademark streaked hair parted…

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World

Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder

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Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a plenary session of Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: Roscongress/Handout via Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (September 3, 2026) there was a chance of a ​peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but restarting talks…

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‘No excuses left for textiles sector’: Commerce Minister Goyal on India’s new tariff advantages

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‘No excuses left for textiles sector’: Commerce Minister Goyal on India’s new tariff advantages

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal addresses the ‘National Workshop on Leveraging FTAs – Outreach Programme’ at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi | Photo Credit: ANI Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s textile industry can no longer blame external factors for its weak export performance, noting that most developed markets now impose tariffs on…

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Business

India’s economic growth source of confidence for world: PM Modi

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India’s economic growth source of confidence for world: PM Modi

India and Belgium on Thursday (September 3, 2026) vowed to expand cooperation in trade, defence, critical minerals, clean energy and technologies following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wide-ranging talks with his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever. In his media statement, Mr. Modi highlighted India’s 7.8% economic growth in the last quarter and framed the country’s rise…

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World

Two workers die in separate accidents at firecracker units in Virudhunagar district

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Two workers die in separate accidents at firecracker units in Virudhunagar district

An explosion occurred at a fireworks unit at Koonampatti near Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district and claimed the lives of one worker on September 3, 2026 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In two separate accidents reported at two fireworks units in Virudhunagar district, two workers died on the spot and many workers, including women, suffered burn…

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Nation

PM exhorts auto industry to chart ‘bold pathway towards Viksit Bharat’ by 2047

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PM exhorts auto industry to chart ‘bold pathway towards Viksit Bharat’ by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (September 3, 2026) exhorted India’s automobile industry to continue innovating, pursue excellence, and proactively chart a bold pathway towards the Viksit Bharat vision by 2047. In a message to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) read out at…

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