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Why India is betting $1.2 billion on homegrown tunnel boring machines and other construction equipment

The plan will also include local value-addition targets for machines that are currently fully imported (representative image) India is set to approve a $1.2-billion incentive scheme for manufacturing high-value and technologically advanced construction and infrastructure equipment, as the government seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on China for critical machinery, according to two government sources…

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Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand end India’s 15-year wait, assure World Championships medal | Badminton News

India’s Gayatri Gopichand Pullela, right, and Treesa Jolly (AP Photo) India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships medal after producing a superb comeback victory over China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in the women’s doubles quarterfinals on Friday.The unseeded Indian pair fought for 69 minutes before overcoming their Chinese opponents…

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DU allows colleges to offer UG admission based on Class 12 marks; check colleges, courses here

DU allows colleges to offer UG admission based on Class 12 marks The University of Delhi (DU) has allowed select colleges to begin undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session based on Class 12 marks instead of Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores.The admissions will be based on merit. However, candidates will have to meet…

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Shahid Kapoor wraps Italy holiday, jumps back into ‘Farzi 2’ shoot in Mumbai – Reports |

Shahid Kapoor is officially back in action for ‘Farzi 2’. Fresh off a holiday, the actor has stepped straight into a demanding shoot schedule, picking up where the breakout debut season left off. The first season became a crime thriller hit, largely due to his standout performance. ‘Farzi 2′ resumes shoot in Mumbai According to…

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Eshwar Malpe: Karnataka man spent nearly 3 hours in the Arabian Sea; rescuer Eshwar Malpe swam almost 3 nautical miles to reach him and bring him back

Eshwar Malpe swam nearly 3 nautical miles A routine afternoon on the Karnataka coast turned into a tense rescue operation on Sunday when a 38-year-old man from Udupi remained in the Arabian Sea for nearly three hours, swimming as far as around three nautical miles from the shore.The man, identified as Yathish, a resident of…

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Scorpio Horoscope Today, August 21, 2026: Think twice before major decisions

People are paying attention to you now, Scorpio. Recognition, respect and a certain heft on your shoulders are more readily in the business world as well as social gatherings or conversations with your family.Mars gives force, and Jupiter lifts your standing in the eyes of others. That helps if you need support, approval, or attention…

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World’s most powerful: Indian Railways eyes 35 hydrogen trains; looks at cheaper green fuel

PM Narendra Modi had last month flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train. Within a month of launching its first hydrogen-powered train, Indian Railways is now looking for cheaper green hydrogen options to expand operations. Indian Railways is considering several measures to expand the pool of green hydrogen suppliers and bring down procurement expenses, including providing…

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Inside India nets in Colombo: Intent, big sixes and footwork, Shubman Gill’s plan against spin | Cricket News

Shubman Gill walks out to bat at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. (Photo Courtesy: Sahil Malhotra) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Team India captain Shubman Gill stepped out off the 28th delivery he faced in Galle and followed it up with an early sweep in the second innings. While the connection wasn’t ideal when…

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Supreme Court cuts judicial service practice rule from 3 years to 1; candidates to undergo training, clerkship after selection

The Supreme Court has reduced the prior legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial service from three years to one year for future recruitment. Selected Civil Judge (Junior Division) candidates will undergo a year of judicial training and another year of supervised clerkship. The ruling also provides transitional relief to law graduates affected by the earlier…

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