POLITICS
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Sep- 2025 -3 September
CM Stalin urges Centre to act as TN exports face tariff shock
Tamil Nadu warns of a $3.9 billion export loss in 2025-26 due to US tariffs. CM Stalin urges urgent Centre action, citing major risks to textiles, jobs, and women workers in Tiruppur. Chennai: Tamil Nadu has raised fresh concerns over the steep 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US on imports, warning that the state could lose as much as $3.93 billion (Rs 34,642 crore) in 2025-26. Guidance Tamil Nadu, the state’s investment promotion agency, has estimated that the textile sector alone may face losses worth $1.62 billion (Rs 14,280 crore), making it the worst-hit industry. In a statement released by the CMO, Chief Minister M K Stalin cited the alarming projections and renewed his appeal to the Union…
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3 September
Landslide kills two pilgrims on Kedarnath route
A landslide on the Kedarnath highway near Munkatiya killed two and injured six, as debris hit a vehicle amid ongoing rain fury in Uttarakhand. Multiple recent rain-related tragedies have struck districts like Chamoli, Tehri, and Rudraprayag this monsoon Rudraprayag: A landslide on the Kedarnath national highway left two people dead and six others injured on Monday, an official said. The accident took place at 7.34 am near Munkatiya between Sonprayag and Gaurikund. Debris carrying rocks and boulders fell from the hillside at Munkatiya and hit a vehicle that was passing by the road, killing two passengers on the spot, Rudraprayag district Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said. Six others travelling in the vehicle were injured, two critically, he said. The…
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3 September
UPI transactions surpass 20 billion for 1st time in Aug valued at Rs 24.85 lakh crore
UPI recorded over 20 billion transactions in August for the first time, marking 34 per cent annual growth. Daily transactions averaged 645 million, with Maharashtra leading in digital payments, highlighting India’s rising adoption of cashless transactions, according to NPCI and SBI data. New Delhi: In a significant development, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) crossed 20 billion transactions in August for the first time in its history, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Monday. In August, UPI transactions reached 20.01 billion mark, registering a 2.8 per cent increase over July (19.47 billion). On the annual basis, this is a 34 per cent increase. In terms of value, UPI recorded transactions worth Rs 24.85 lakh crore during August, up 24 per…
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3 September
Gold futures rally continues for 2nd day; hit fresh peak of Rs 1,05,937/10 g
Gold prices hit a record high of ₹1,05,937 per 10 grams on MCX, driven by global bullish sentiment, festive demand, and US rate cut expectations. Comex gold also soared to a lifetime high, further fueling domestic market momentum New Delhi: Gold prices continued their upward trend for the second consecutive session, reaching a new all-time high of Rs 1,05,937 per 10 grams, as they surged Rs 2,113 on Monday, driven by a bullish sentiment in the overseas market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the most traded precious metal futures for the October contract zoomed Rs 2,113 or 2.03 per cent to hit a lifetime high of Rs 1,05,937 per 10 grams in the morning trade. Gold futures on Friday hit an…
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3 September
UP shopkeeper stunned by Rs 141 cr tax notice, says PAN misused for shell firms
A Bulandshahr shopkeeper, Sudhir, claims his PAN card was misused to register six fake companies in Delhi, triggering a ₹141 crore tax notice. Police have launched an investigation, highlighting rising PAN fraud cases and the need for preventive vigilance Bulandshahr: A small grocery store owner in Bulandshahr has alleged that his PAN card was misused to set up six companies in Delhi after he received a notice from the Income Tax Department over sales worth more than Rs 141 crore. Sudhir, a resident of Khurja’s Nayaganj locality, said he runs a modest grocery shop from his home. He claimed that he had first been served a notice in 2022, following which he explained to the tax authorities that he had no…
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3 September
Infiltration bid foiled on LoC in J&K’s Poonch; anti-terrorist operation underway
An infiltration attempt by terrorists on the LoC in Poonch, J&K, was foiled by the Indian Army on Monday. An anti-terrorist operation is ongoing, amid heightened security after recent encounters in Gurez and Kupwara sectors along the border. Jammu: An infiltration bid by the terrorists on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district was foiled on Monday by the Army, and an anti-terrorist operation is now underway in the area. Officials said that the alert soldiers challenged the suspected movement of terrorists near the LoC in the Balakot sector of Poonch district, triggering a heavy exchange of fire. “Troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC and immediately opened fire. The resulting encounter led to intense firing between…
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3 September
Strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 250
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province late Sunday, killing at least 250 and injuring over 500. The shallow quake, centred near Jalalabad, caused severe damage across multiple districts, prompting urgent disaster response efforts. Kabul: A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border has killed at least 250 people and injured at least 500 others, officials said. The quake late Sunday hit a series of towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighbouring Nangahar province. The 6.0 magnitude at 11:47 pm was centred 27 kilometres east-northeast of the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, the US Geological Survey said. It was just 8 kilometres deep. Shallower quakes tend to cause more damage. The…
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3 September
PM Modi slams double standards on terror, recalls Pahalgam attack at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, condemned countries that support terrorism, recalled the Pahalgam terror attack, and highlighted India’s leadership in combating extremist groups, urging SCO members to unite for security, connectivity, and shared opportunity. Tianjin: With Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the room, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised the Pahalgam terror attack during the SCO Summit in Tianjin and expressed gratitude to “friends” for standing with India, while slamming the double standards of certain countries that openly support terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly criticised the double standards of certain countries that openly support terrorism and questioned whether the global community should accept such behaviour, while recalling the recent brutal…
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3 September
PM Modi, Xi Jinping and Putin share light moment at SCO Summit in Tianjin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared images of light interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. The informal moments reflect growing India-China engagement and a collaborative stance amid global geopolitical pressures. Tianjin: Striking photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s informal interaction with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have surfaced, capturing a light moment shared between the three leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. The images showed all three leaders smiling and conversing, reminiscent of a similar photo taken during the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. In the latest photo, Putin is seen on the left, Prime Minister Modi at the centre, and Xi…
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3 September
All eyes on Tianjin as PM Modi, Putin set to hold crucial SCO meeting
PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin to discuss trade, defence, and investment. India reiterates its support for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine while strengthening its strategic partnership with Moscow. Tianjin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a crucial meeting at the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin as New Delhi and Moscow continue to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership amid ongoing global turmoil. Key bilateral issues, including cooperation in trade, economy, defence, and investment are expected to feature prominently during the talks between the two leaders. PM Modi has also consistently reiterated India’s position for a peaceful…
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