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September 2, 2026 5:25 PM

AIIMS Raipur symbolises Chhattisgarh’s shift from fear to peace, progress and opportunity: V-P Radhakrishnan

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said Chhattisgarh’s transformation from an era of Left-Wing Extremism, fear and deprivation to one of peace, development and opportunity demonstrates what strong political will, firm security policy an...

September 2, 2026 5:10 PM

Japanese Credit Rating Agency upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A- from BBB+

Japanese credit rating agency JCR on Wednesday upgraded India's sovereign rating to 'A-' with a stable outlook, citing "solid" economic growth and improved financial parameters. The Indian economy has maintained a high growth rate of around 7 per ce...

September 2, 2026 5:12 PM

Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in 3 districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Dehradun, Nainital and Bageshwar districts of Uttarakhand on Wednesday. A yellow alert has been issued for the remaining distr...

September 2, 2026 5:06 PM

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024 announced; four adventure achievers selected

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2024, recognising four individuals for their outstanding achievements in adventure activities. The awards cover four categories - La...

September 2, 2026 4:39 PM

Gujarat FDCA cancels licences of 50 drug firms; seizes 42,988 kg of suspected food products

Gujarat’s Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) cancelled the sales licences of 50 drug firms and ordered the closure of two drug manufacturing units after inspections found serious deficiencies, while more than 42,988 kg of suspected product...

September 2, 2026 3:46 PM

MoSPI explains GDP methodology, negative manufacturing deflator and revisions in Q1 estimates

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday issued additional information to explain various aspects of the GDP estimates for the first quarter of 2026-27, including the use of double deflation, differences between GD...

September 2, 2026 3:15 PM

Assam police to recruit 15,000-20,000 youths: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the state government will recruit between 15,000 and 20,000 more youths into the Assam Police, underlining the need to strengthen the force and create greater employment opportuniti...

September 2, 2026 3:11 PM

Kiren Rijiju holds series of bilateral talks on sidelines of NAM Summit in Belgrade

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from several nations on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Belgrade. The discussions were focused on strengthening bilateral co...

September 2, 2026 2:56 PM

Rain sweeps Delhi; more predicted towards evening

Rain swept the national capital on Wednesday, bringing relief from the humid weather, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting more showers and thunderstorms in several parts of the city over the next few hours. Vasant Kunj, Malviya Naga...

September 2, 2026 2:50 PM

Districts as Export Hubs Initiative Covers Over 770 Districts Across India

The Government is strengthening its district-led export strategy with the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative, aimed at identifying products and services with global potential and connecting local producers with international markets. The init...

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