NMDC commissions Rs 5,427 crore iron ore project in Chhattisgarh

IANS | September 28, 2026 9:07 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) As it aims to increase iron ore production capacity to 100 million tonnes in the long term, NMDC Ltd has commissioned its 2 million tonne per annum (MTPA) pellet plant at Nagarnar in Chhattisgarh, as part of a Rs 5,427-crore integrated project, an official statement has said.

Ex-Test batter David Boon named CA interim chair as Baird steps down

IANS | September 28, 2026 9:02 AM

Melbourne, Sep 28 (IANS) Former Test batter David Boon has been appointed Cricket Australia (CA) Interim Chair with serving chair Mike Baird notified the CA Board he would not seek reappointment and would stand down from the role at next month's Annual General Meeting.

US-China tariff plan covers $30 billion each way

IANS | September 28, 2026 8:15 AM

Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) The United States and China have approved lists of goods worth roughly $30 billion on each side for possible tariff cuts, according to documents released after President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington. The lower tariffs have yet to take effect.

Symbol of courage: PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh on birth anniversary

IANS | September 28, 2026 8:12 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary, describing his courage, sacrifice and commitment to the nation as a lasting source of inspiration, particularly for India’s youth.

AI could cause billion deaths: Bill Gates

IANS | September 28, 2026 8:06 AM

Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could drive events causing one billion deaths, as a sharp debate emerged in Washington over whether governments should regulate advanced AI or avoid rules that could slow the United States in its race with China.