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.

PM Modi dials Punjab CM to discuss flood situation, assures help

IANS | September 1, 2025 9:40 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called up Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the rain and flooding in the state, immediately upon landing in New Delhi after his China visit, official sources said.

Dawood Ibrahim’s drug cartel goes rural to evade the net

Vicky Nanjappa | September 1, 2025 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) A new modus operandi has come to light whereby the drug syndicate controlled by the ISI-backed Dawood Ibrahim has made a shift from main cities to rural areas. This new plan has been in the works for some time and has now started to take effect.

Telangana announces CBI probe into Kaleshwaram project

IANS | September 1, 2025 8:31 AM

Hyderabad, Sep 1 (IANS) The Telangana government on Monday decided to hand over to the CBI the case relating to alleged irregularities in the construction of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project during the BRS rule.