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PM Modi flags off Maruti Suzuki’s electric car, inaugurates battery manufacturing plant in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off e-VITARA, Maruti Suzuki’s first global strategic battery electric vehicle (BEV), from the company’s manufacturing facility in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. The Made-in-India BEVs will be exported to more than 100 countries, including advanced markets such as Europe and Japan. “With this milestone, India will now serve as Suzuki’s global […]

International News

U.S. issues draft notice to implement 50% tariffs on Indian products effective August 27′

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a draft notice on the implementation of additional duties on products imported from India, following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to increase tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent. According to the notice, the additional tariffs are being imposed to give effect to […]

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Suzuki to invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over next 5-6 years

Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation on Tuesday announced that it will invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years. The investment will be used to increase production, introduce new car models, and protect its leadership position in India, world’s third-largest automobile market. The announcement was made by Suzuki Motor Corporation […]

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over northwest India; Delhi to see cloudy skies till Aug 29

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across northwest India, with extremely heavy showers likely over the Jammu region and northwest Punjab. Rainfall intensity is expected to reduce thereafter, although scattered heavy showers may continue over the next five days. The IMD said that under the influence of a […]

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Incessant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh raises water levels in Pong, Bhakra dams

Incessant heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has significantly raised the water levels in the Pong and Bhakra dams, forcing authorities to release excess water. The discharge has led to flooding in several villages downstream, officials of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) said on Tuesday. Located on the state’s border with Punjab, about 250 km […]

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Make in India initiative has created a favourable environment for both global and domestic manufacturers: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Make in India initiative has created a favourable environment for both global and domestic manufacturers in the country. He made the remarks while inaugurating a series of green mobility initiatives at Suzuki Motor Corporation’s plant in Hansalpur, Gujarat, marking a milestone in India’s clean energy and […]

Sports

Safety concerns force ICC to move Women’s World Cup matches from Bengaluru to Navi Mumbai

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that five matches of the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup will be moved from Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy stadium to Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil stadium. The decision follows the Karnataka Cricket Association’s (KCA) inability to secure police approval to host matches at Chinnaswamy stadium, after a stampede during […]