Cabinet gives go-ahead for railways projects worth Rs 12,328 crore

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved four railway projects with a total investment of Rs 12,328 crore aimed at ensuring seamless and faster transportation of both passengers and goods.

Amid tie-up talks, Uddhav visits Raj Thackeray's home for Ganesh puja

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Amid talks of alliance during the upcoming BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray visited the home of his cousin brother and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena founder Raj Thackeray for Ganesh puja on the first day of the 'Ganeshotsav'.

India steps up drive to push exports in 40 top countries amid US tariff turmoil

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) As part of the stepped up drive to push exports amid the US tariff turmoil, India will launch outreach initiatives in 40 countries, with priority markets in Europe such as the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and Italy. These efforts will include trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and sector-specific promotional campaigns, according to a senior official.

Ranchi: MoS Sanjay Seth launches ‘Swadeshi’ campaign to build self-reliant India

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:01 PM

Ranchi, Aug 27 (IANS) The state-level campaign “Adopt Swadeshi – Build a Self-Reliant India” was officially launched in Jharkhand's Ranchi on Wednesday by Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth. The campaign began with Seth placing stickers on various business establishments, encouraging traders to sell and promote indigenous products.

Maha govt will explore new markets in wake of US tariffs: CM Fadnavis

IANS | August 27, 2025 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Maharashtra government has established a war room to review the situation arising from the US government’s move to impose a 50 per cent tariff on India, effective from August 27.