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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released its first list of 20 candidates on Monday amid the deadlock over seat-sharing with the Congress in poll-bound Haryana.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Monday said it has inked initial pacts with SJVN and GMR Energy for the development and implementation of the 900 MW Upper Karnali hydro-electric project in Nepal. This collaboration aims to enhance regional energy security through the development of renewable energy infrastructure, a statement said.

Foreign investors infused nearly ₹11,000 crore in domestic equities in the first week of the month owing to resilience of the Indian market and expectations of rate cut in the US. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been consistently buying equities since June. Before that, they had pulled out funds to the tune of ₹34,252 crore in April-May.

Sayedpura area of Surat, six people pelted stones at a Ganesh Pandal and all of them were arrested. The Minister said that police have also arrested the other 27 people who were involved in encouraging such an incident. Speaking to ANI, Harsh Sanghvi said, «In the Sayedpura area of Surat, 6 people pelted stone on the Ganesh Pandal...All these 6 people were arrested and the police have also arrested the other 27 people who were involved in encouraging such an incident… The investigation is underway. Police are deployed in all the areas of Surat. Those who will breach the peace in the state, action will be taken against them.»

ET Intelligence Group: Tolins Tyres, a manufacturer of tread rubber and tyres, is aiming to raise ₹230 crore through an initial public offering. The IPO will consist of a fresh issue of shares worth ₹200 crore, which will be used for loan repayment and to enhance working capital, while the rest will come from an offer for sale by its promoters. The company's go-to-market strategy involves utilising dealers and distributors (B2C), focusing on fleet operators by offering quality comparable with leading tyre brands at a significant discount. In contrast, its competitors have concentrated on state transportation businesses (B2G), compressing net margins.

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Assam Rifles has deployed anti-drone systems in the fringe areas of Imphal Valley in Manipur to repel any «rogue drones». CRPF, which is deployed in Manipur, has also tested an anti-drone system and «given it to the force deployed in the state». CRPF is in the process of deploying more anti-drone guns. Manipur Police has initiated the process of procurement of anti-drone guns to combat the attacks. Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Sunday urged the central government not to give in to the demand for a separate administration raised by Kuki Zo groups, said an official on condition of anonymity. The official added: «The chief minister made the appeal in a memorandum submitted to governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. Singh also called for revoking the Suspension of Operations agreement.»

RBL Bank 'Xtra Credit Card' customers will be saving 8.5% on fuel purchases, the highest in the segment as compared to other co-branded fuel credit cards in the industry, said senior officials of Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL). RBL Bank, after its partnership with IOCL, is expecting its credit card portfolio to moderately grow by 12-15% during the current fiscal year, compared to the industry growth of 20-25%. The bank has a current market share of 5.04% of the total outstanding credit cards, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India.

Realty firm Signature Global has given ₹1,144 crore construction work order to Ahluwalia Contracts for development of its luxury housing project in Gurugram. The project, 'De-luxe DXP' is located in Sector 37D, Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram. Spread over 16.65 acres, the housing project has 1,008 units. The total developable area is 28.12 lakh square feet, Signature Global said in a statement on Sunday.

Pokrovsk and seek to pierce the Ukrainian defensive front lines. Russian forces, which control about a fifth of Ukraine since invading in February 2022, are advancing in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to take the whole of the Donbas. Russia's defence ministry said its forces had taken the town of Novohrodivka, which lies 12 km from Pokrovsk, an important rail and road hub for Ukrainian forces in the area. The town had a population of 14,000 before the war. Yuri Podolyaka, an influential Ukrainian-born, pro-Russian military blogger, published maps showing Russian forces attacking beyond Novohrodivka in at least two places less than 7 km (4 miles) from Pokrovsk.

Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar-Bhatapara district on Sunday, officials said. The incident took place this evening in Mohtara village when the victims were working in a field, a district administration official said. «As per preliminary information, these persons gathered at the edge of a pond near their field amid heavy rainfall when lightning struck. The deceased were identified as Mukesh (20), Tankar Sahu (30), Santosh Sahu (40), Thaneshwar Sahu (18), Pokhraj Vishwakarma (38), Dev Das (22) and Vijay Sahu (23),» he said.

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on Sunday slammed the Trinamool Congress after one of the MPs of the Mamata Banerjee-led party said the West Bengal government's handling of the rape and murder of the doctor at RG Kar hospital was «too little and quite late». TMC MP Jawhar Sircar, in his letter to West Bengal CM Banerjee, said he has decided to quit Rajya Sabha and leave politics altogether, adding he became increasingly «disillusioned» with the state government as it seemed «quite unconcerned» about corruption and «strong-arm tactics» of a section of leaders. Referring to the protests over the rape and murder of the doctor, Sircar said the «spontaneous outpouring of public anger» is against this unchecked overbearing attitude of the «favoured few and the corrupt».

Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced that the state's second AIIMS will be built in Sambalpur. «The second AIIMS of Odisha will come up in Sambalpur, the State government has already placed a demand in this regard before the Centre,» Majhi at said the launch of the CM-KISAN Yojana at GM University auditorium in Sambalpur. The state got its first All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in 2014 during the UPA regime.

Competition Commission of India has approved the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund's (NIIF) proposal to acquire an additional stake in Ather Energy. The deal was cleared by the competition watchdog under the green channel route. «The acquirer (India-Japan Fund) proposes to acquire certain Series G Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares of Ather,» the regulator said in an order. India-Japan Fund (IJF) is a fund managed by NIIF. The fund focuses on investing in environmental sustainability, and low-carbon emission strategies and promoting investments by Japanese companies in India.

coal collapsed on them at an alumina refinery in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district on Sunday, police said. The incident occurred around 11 am at Maa Kudargarhi Alumina Refinery in Silsila village under the Raghunathpur police chowki, an official said. A steel tower-mounted hopper filled with coal collapsed and fell on ten men working below it, he said.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, according to media reports. Prior to the birth, Deepika and Ranveer visited Mumbai’s famous Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha for their impending new arrival. Reports indicate that both mother and baby are in good health, and the family is thrilled with the arrival of their little princess.

Lance Naik Charan Singh (retd), a World War II veteran who served the Army for 17 years and received the prestigious Burma Star Award has turned 100. The Army celebrated his centennial birthday on Saturday at his home in Himachal Pradesh, marking a century of extraordinary life and service. Born on September 7, 1924, Singh's journey with the Army began on August 26, 1942, at Firozepur Cantonment, when he got enrolled in the Indian Army, a senior official said on Sunday. His distinguished military career saw him serve with the Army Service Corps during the World War II. His service took him from Singapore to Lahore and eventually to Yol Cantonment in Himachal Pradesh, he said.

coupling of the Magadh Express from New Delhi to Islampur broke, splitting the train into two between Turiganj and Raghunathpur railway stations in Bihar's Buxar district on Sunday, officials said. No one was injured in the incident which occurred at around 11.08 am between Turiganj and Raghunathpur railway stations.

Haryana Assembly polls, state AAP president Sushil Gupta confirmed that talks between the AAP and Congress were going on and the aim is to oust the BJP government. Sushil Gupta said, "Aam Aadmi Party is a disciplined party, being the state president of the party, I am making full preparations for 90 seats. Our workers are associated with the 'Parivar Jodo Abhiyan', Arvind Kejriwal's guarantee is going from village to village, our public meetings are going on… All the leaders are preparing to oust the BJP government with full readiness. It is true that talks of agreement (between AAP and Congress) are going on." He further said that leaders from BJP and other opposition parties are also in contact with him and AAP will try to accommodate them in this election.

Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, recently reached a significant milestone by turning 18. This marks the first time in nearly four decades that a male member of Japan's imperial family has come of age, following his father, Prince Akishino, who reached adulthood 39 years ago, Kyodo News reported. Prince Hisahito, the only son of 58-year-old Crown Prince Fumihito and 57-year-old Crown Princess Kiko, celebrated his 18th birthday on September 6, 2024. In a statement issued through the Imperial Household Agency, he expressed his enthusiasm for this new phase of life and his eagerness to learn from various experiences. «I hope to learn more through each and every experience, absorbing various aspects and growing through them,» he said. He also took the opportunity to thank those who have supported him over the years, including his parents and elder sisters. He mentioned his intention to cherish his remaining time in high school, where he is currently a third-year student at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba.

Rajya Sabha MPs of opposition Biju Janata Dal quitting the party within one month and joining the BJP, a leader of the regional outfit called for introspection in the party while others claimed that it will have no impact on the BJD. The resignation of Mamata Mohanta and Sujeet Kumar from the BJD and joining the BJP, has come as a major blow for the regional outfit which ruled Odisha for 24-years. With the resignation of Mohanata and Kumar, BJD, which has no member in the Lok Sabha for the first time since its inception in 1997, now has seven MPs in the Rajya Sabha. Odisha has 10 Raya Sabha seats of which 9 were with BJD and one BJP's Ashwini Vaishnaw was elected to the Upper House of Parliament with the support of the BJD. The seven BJD Rajya Sabha MPs are — Sulata Deo, Sasmit Patra, Manas Mangaraj, Niranjan Bishi, Munna Khan, Debasish Samantray and Subhashish Khuntia.