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₹57,613 crore PM-eBus Sewa scheme, but stagger it over a period of seven years and release funds based on the distance travelled by these 10,000 e-buses on a per kilometre basis, two people with direct knowledge of the matter told Mint. “After the buses are tendered, the central government will pay on a per kilometre basis, and will not make an upfront investment for these schemes," said the first person mentioned above, a senior government official, who spoke under the condition of anonymity. “The private sector will operate these buses.

By Crispian Balmer

NEW DELHI : The steel ministry is seeking the release of around ₹4,000 crore of unused funds from the existing production linked incentive (PLI) for specialty steel to enable it to launch an expanded version— PLI 2.0—for steel grades used in making defence equipment and automobiles, two persons privy to the development said. With the new PLI edition ready to launch, the steel ministry proposes to write to the finance ministry asking for these unused funds, the people cited above said.

Hurricane Idalia may have moved on, but an insidious danger persists in its wake. Florida health authorities are sounding the alarm to Labor Day weekend beachgoers in affected areas, urging them to exercise caution around floodwaters that could harbor Vibrio vulnificus, a rare and potentially deadly flesh-eating bacterium.

Maritime India Summit. The roadshow is scheduled for 4 September, and will bring together industry leaders, key stakeholders, and enthusiasts in the maritime domain, with the primary objective of emphasizing the paramount importance of the maritime sector in economic growth.

Virat Kohli opened his arms against Naseem Shah to smash a beautiful cover drive, but nothing worked against Shaheen Afridi's pace attack. While fans displayed concerns over the performance of India's top order, the response of legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was different. Sunil Gavaskar pointed out that nothing is sure in cricket and even big players can fail.

(Reuters) -Tens of thousands of revelers attending the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert have been asked to shelter in place and conserve food and water on Saturday after a rainstorm turned the site into mud.

Tata Steel is in advanced talks with the UK government to agree around GBP 500 million in state-backed funding to secure the future of its Port Talbot plant in South Wales, according to UK media reports this weekend. The Indian steel major has been in long-drawn discussions related to the critical green transition of the UK's largest steelworks, involving thousands of jobs in the country's steel industry. According to a 'Sky News' report on Saturday, both sides are now close to agreeing a deal that would commit millions to the future of the Port Talbot steelworks. «Tata Steel is continuing to discuss with the UK government a framework for continuity and decarbonisation of steel making in the UK amidst very challenging underlying business conditions given that several of its heavy end assets are approaching end of life,» a Tata Steel spokesperson told PTI, when asked about the development. «Given the financially constrained position of our UK business, any significant change is only possible with government investment and support, as also seen in other steel making countries in Europe where governments are actively supporting companies in de-carbonisation initiatives,» the spokesperson said.

INDIA alliance, but if it manages to do so, the BJP will be defeated in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Sunday. Attending a debate at an event organised by the Indian School of Democracy here, Bharadwaj claimed that many parties which are part of the BJP-led NDA, will also join the opposition's INDIA grouping in the days to come. BJP leader Jaiveer Shergill, however, claimed that the constituents of the INDIA bloc are together because of their «hatred» for Prime Minister Narendra Modi even as they differ on several issues. The opposition alliance would not last, he said. In response, Bharadwaj said all parties in the INDIA grouping will have to make sacrifices.

BJP's President J. P Nadda flagged off 'Jan Aashirvaad' yatra from Chitrkoot, which is said to be the 'karmabhoomi' of Lord Ram where he spend 14 years of exile. Chitrakoot assembly constituency of Satna district in Vindhya region is border area between states — Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The Congress had won Chitrakoot seat in 2018 elections. The state BJP unit led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and V.

Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has revealed the planning behind getting star Indian batter Virat Kohli's wicket in the Asia Cup 2023 game on Saturday. Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan on Saturday, taking 4 wickets while giving just 35 runs in his 10 overs. In a video posted on X by the Pakistan Cricket Board, Afridi said, “Virat Kohli is a great player, he has scored a lot of runs against Pakistan.

India's rich agricultural heritage and taste a millet-based feast prepared by renowned celebrity chefs. A majority of G20 leaders, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, have already confirmed their participation at the summit. According to official sources, the first ladies and spouses of the dignitaries will be guarded by the specially-trained men and women commandos of another paramilitary force — Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The first ladies and spouses of the participating heads of G20 countries have been extended a special invitation to an agriculture exhibition, said a senior government official associated with preparations. They will have a unique opportunity to savour a millet-based feast prepared live by renowned celebrity chefs, including Kunal Kapur, Ajay Chopra and Anahita Dhondy. Joining these chefs will be two culinary experts from the ITC group — Kusha Mathur and Nikita Mehra. In the 'Live Cooking Area', the chefs will prepare a 'full course meal' with a focus on millets. From appetisers, salads, and main courses to desserts, the magic of millets will be showcased in its full glory. The special guests will also get a first-hand experience of making rangoli using millets with two distinct themes — «Harmony of Harvest» and «Unity in Sustenance». «The Ministry of Agriculture is adding a vibrant touch to the G20 Spouses Program at the NASC Complex with two exquisite millets based rangolis,» the official said. These artistic creations will not only showcase India's expertise in integrated farming systems but will also highlight its significant role

GST advance ruling authority has ruled. The Karnataka-bench of the AAR (Authority for Advance Ruling) ruled that ITC can be availed on taxes paid for procurement of white goods or gold coins for the purpose of incentive to dealer as it is a supply. Orient Cement Ltd had approached the AAR seeking ruling in whether ITC can be claimed on distribution of gold coins and white goods to its dealers upon achieving a specified target fixed under the scheme.

India's maiden appearance in the Asia Cup 2023 was washed out on Saturday owing to rainfall. India were bowled out on a total of 266 runs while Pakistani side did not get to face a single bowl with covers being pulled out on the ground due to rainfall. During the match, Pakistan's pace factory of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Haris Rauf managed to get four early wickets for a score of just 66 runs.

Johannesburg, Sihle Dube had rented a tiny room from someone who didn't actually own it, in a rundown building that was becoming a trash-strewn haven for drugs and crime. On Thursday, he awoke to a bang at 2 a.m. — one of the few things he would remember about that night was seeing the time on his phone — and jumped up to check the entrance to his apartment. Smoke came billowing in. «It was unbearable; I couldn't breathe,» he said, covering his mouth for emphasis as he lay in a hospital bed the next day. Dube scrambled into his trousers and tried to climb out of his first floor window, but he slipped on a satellite dish, fell and blacked out.

Labor has made a big miscalculation on Qantas Government intervention and picking winners is becoming more frequent. But the Albanese government has clearly backed the wrong horse in Qantas. — James Thomson

₹16.28, which reflects a significant decrease of 57.1% compared to the previous year. In terms of market performance, Balaji Amines has delivered a return of 6.24% in the last 1 week, 2.55% in the last 6 months, and a negative return of -17.01% year-to-date (YTD).

I cover education technology at The New York Times. And I've been thinking a lot about how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, which can manufacture school essays and other texts, might reshape the college application process. I was particularly interested to learn whether admissions officials were rejiggering their essay questions — or even reconsidering personal essays altogether. Amid a deluge of high school transcripts and teacher recommendations, admissions officers often use students' writing samples to identify applicants with unique voices, experiences, ideas and potential. How might that change now that many students are using AI chatbots to brainstorm topics, generate rough drafts and hone their essays? To find out, I contacted admissions officials at more than a dozen large state universities, Ivy League schools and small private colleges, including Juan Espinoza, the director of undergraduate admissions at Virginia Tech.

Canada has extended a popular Covid relief measure for international students, allowing them to work in the country after graduation, even if they haven't completed their studies in the country. The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the distance learning measures initially put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures have significant implications for international students seeking a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Under the extended guidelines, students who completed less than 50% of their PGWP-eligible studies outside of Canada will remain eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) until December 31, 2023. Before the pandemic, international students were required to ensure that no more than 50% of their studies were conducted online, and any time spent studying online outside of Canada did not count towards their PGWP eligibility. However, due to the restrictions on international travel brought about by the pandemic, IRCC had temporarily removed the online study restrictions for certain students. These students fall into two categories:

IPOs Next Week: The primary market witnessed some major listings in both main board and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) segments last month, which kept investors engaged with subscriptions and listings. Moving on, the upcoming week opens the market buzz for September, which is similarly packed with new listings and initial public offering (IPO) issues, that are available for subscription.