External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the government has announced. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 26. During his visit, he will also participate in several bilateral and plurilateral meetings covering global security, economic cooperation, energy and other international issues.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed Hardik Pandya to return to the national white-ball squads but stressed that the all-rounder needs competitive match practice before being pushed back into international cricket. Gambhir said Hardik has not played enough cricket since the Indian Premier League and is not yet ready to bowl his full quota of 10 overs in a one-day match. The team management wants him to rebuild his w

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay returned from London with Rs 15,300 crore in investment commitments and plans to advance Tamil Nadu’s Motor Sports City. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay returned to Chennai on Thursday after completing a six-day official visit to London focused on attracting overseas investment, strengthening trade partnerships and accelerating industrial development in the state. According to an off

Andhra Pradesh | HCCBL plans to invest Rs 1,127 crore in a new Vizianagaram unit and the expansion of its Srikalahasti facility. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Limited is preparing to invest Rs 1,127 crore in Andhra Pradesh, providing a major boost to the state’s beverage manufacturing and food-processing sectors. The proposed investment will be divided between a new manufacturing facility in Vizianagaram and the expansion of the company’s e

Supriya Yarlagadda has been appointed to the newly reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification, becoming one of its 18 members and providing Telugu cinema with representation on the national film-certification body. Supriya Yarlagadda Joins Reconstituted CBFC Supriya Yarlagadda has been named as one of the 18 members of the newly reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification

Cabinet decision announced after the meeting, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Saral Keralam will offer time-bound, single-window clearances for investment proposals through district and state bodies. Kerala Cabinet Clears Saral Keralam for Faster Investment Nod The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday approved Saral Keralam, a new single-window mechanism designed to simplify and accelerate investment approvals by bringing departme

Thursday, August 27, 2026: Women can travel free throughout the day on all eligible Ama Bus services operated by CRUT. Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The offer covers seven cities and is expected to benefit nearly one lakh women passengers. Free Ama Bus Travel Available Throughout August 27 BHUBANESWAR: Women can travel without paying a fare on all Ama Bus services operating across seven major Odisha cities on Thursday, August 27, under a special initiative ann

US sanctions target India-based firms and individuals The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies and three Indian nationals over allegations linked to Iranian-origin oil and petrochemical trade. The measures are part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Iran’s access to overseas revenue and financial networks. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the action covers transactions involving an estimated $119 million in Irani

Washington, DC - President Donald Trump criticised Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs following stalled trade negotiations. Trump Hits Back At Canada After Tariff Announcement US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs in response to new American duties on Canadian goods. The exchange signal

Washington, DC: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Iran of sweeping new sanctions while urging China and other countries to support Washington’s economic pressure campaign. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iran will face what he described as the “toughest sanctions in history” as Washington prepares a new phase of economic pressure against Tehran. Bessent said the United States intends to coordinate with other countries to isolat

Reliance Industries has proposed a ₹2.73 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh for an Underground Coal Gasification project. The proposed UCG complex will be developed around the Chintalapudi and Recherla coal blocks in Eluru district. Reliance Plans ₹2.73 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh Reliance Industries Limited has proposed investing around ₹2.73 lakh crore over 30 years to develop what is planned as India’s first integrated U

Section 301 tariff lawsuit challenges presidential authority A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners. The case was filed in the US Court of International Trade and argues that the administration exceeded its authority by using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose broad import duties. The contested tariffs range from 10 percent to 1

A fire at a private sago factory near Attur in Tamil Nadu triggered a toxic gas leak after flames reached stored chlorine powder. Twelve people were hospitalised with breathing difficulties, while firefighters took nearly three hours to control the fire and contain the leak. Short Circuit Triggers Fire at Sago Factory The incident occurred at a privately owned sago and starch production unit near Attur in Salem district. The factory is r

Visa Restructures Workforce Despite Strong Business Growth Visa is cutting approximately 2,600 jobs, representing about 7% of its global workforce. Technology and product teams will face most of the reductions as the payment company improves efficiency and redirects resources towards AI and other growth opportunities. Visa 2,600 Job Cuts in 2026 Target Tech and Product Teams Visa's 2,60

From Historic Fort Town to Automobile and Cultural Hub Kia’s manufacturing ecosystem has reshaped Penukonda from a historic fort town into a fast-growing industrial and cultural hub. New jobs, supplier units, rental housing, Korean stores, and language training are creating a distinctive ‘Little Korea’ in Andhra Pradesh. Kia Penukonda Local Economy: How ‘Little Korea’ Took Shape