TN signs agreements with German firms, state to gain Rs 3,201cr investment

IANS | September 1, 2025 10:14 PM

Chennai, Sep 1 (IANS) In a major boost to Tamil Nadu’s investment drive, three leading German companies signed agreements on Monday in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The deals are expected to bring investments worth Rs 3,201 crore to the state and create 6,250 new jobs. Stalin is currently on a tour of Germany aimed at attracting fresh industrial investments.

Afghanistan earthquake: India sends assistance, EAM Jaishankar dials Muttaqi

IANS | September 1, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi/Kabul Sep 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday spoke with Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, expressing condolences over the loss of lives in the earthquake that struck the war-ravaged country on Sunday night. Wishing early recovery to those injured, the EAM expressed India's full support for Afghanistan in this hour of grief and conveyed that New Delhi will be sending food and relief material to Kabul.