Month: September 2025

Following incessant rain in Delhi, residents of many parts of the city have shifted to safer locations due to a rise in the water level of the Yamuna River.

As the city grapples with heavy rainfall, people in Yamuna Bazar continue to leave their areas, navigating through thigh-deep water.

In another part of the capital, shopkeepers in the Monastery Market of Civil Lines, anticipating the possibility of flooding, have decided to shift their goods as a precautionary measure.

Deepak Rastogi, a shopkeeper in the Monastery market of Civil Lines, says that all shops in low-lying areas have started shifting their goods.

“I have 3 shops here. Water will enter here 100 pc, the Administration has advised us to take care of ourselves, remain alert, and stay safe. All shops in low-lying areas are shifting their goods. We have been told that there will be water here for 2-3 days,” Rastogi tells ANI.

Delhi authorities had initiated a rescue operation to save farmers who were stranded in the fields at Burari on Tuesday. At 10:30 am, the water level of the Yamuna rose following heavy rainfall in Majnu Ka Tila.

Additionally, at Loha Pul, city authorities have ordered the halt of traffic and public from 5 pm, after the river crossed its danger mark of 205.33 metres due to heavy rainfall across the National Capital Region (NCR).

In the Delhi NCR region, specifically in Gurugram, after receiving over 100 mm of rainfall between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM yesterday, the weather department has issued an orange alert, citing the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain.

Meanwhile, the city’s CM, Rekha Gupta, during her visit to Loha Pul, stated that the situation is under control, but the release from Hathnikund Barrage is expected to reach Delhi by evening.

“The situation is under control. The release from Hathnikund Barrage is expected to reach Delhi by the evening. In spite of that, the outfall of water from here is at the right point. All arrangements that had to be made for the residents here have been made by the Administration. Even better arrangements would be made. I met the people here and saw arrangements for their accommodation. There is water flow only in Yamuna plain. All arrangements are being made for the people. We will not let there be any difficulty. I have spoken with the adjoining states – J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Haryana. We will extend all possible help to them, whatever is required. Together, we will face this crisis,” says Rekha Gupta. (ANI)

The empowerment of farmers and the rural economy should be a priority of India’s banking sector, President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing the 120th foundation day celebrations of City Union Bank at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday.

President Murmu also said that banks can play an important role in transforming MSMEs into the engines of growth.

“From start-ups to smart cities, there is a whole range of areas in which banks can help. Banks can become active partners in the making of a developed India,” she said.

The President said that despite progress in the area of financial services, several challenges are still faced in terms of digital literacy, internet access, and financial awareness.

“Payment banks, digital wallets, and banking correspondents have taken financial services to the doorsteps of remote villages. Despite progress in this area, several challenges are still faced in terms of digital literacy, internet access, and financial awareness,” she said.

“The Indian Economy is among the fastest-growing large economies in the world, and the banking industry plays a pivotal role in its growth story,” she said.

Earlier in the day, Governor of Tamil Nadu RN Ravi and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Chennai.

On Monday, President Murmu attended the diamond jubilee celebrations of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) in Mysuru, Karnataka, and lauded the institute’s significant contributions in education, medicine, and research related to speech and hearing.

“It gives me immense pleasure to be present among all of you at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of this prestigious institution, which has made significant contributions in the fields of education, medicine, and research in speech and hearing,” Murmu said in her address.

She further extended her congratulations to all former and current directors, faculty members, administrators, and students associated with AIISH for their valuable work.

“On this historic occasion, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the former and current directors, faculty members, administrators, and students associated with this institution for their valuable contributions in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders,” she added. (ANI)

Around 20 per cent of the world’s chip design engineers are based in India, making the country a crucial player in the global semiconductor design ecosystem, according to a report by Bastion Research.

The report highlighted that India has already established itself as an important part of the global semiconductor design chain.

It stated, “India is already an important piece in the global semiconductor design. You may be surprised to know that approx. 20 per cent of the world’s chip design engineers are based here.”

Global players such as Qualcomm, Intel, Nvidia, Broadcom, and MediaTek have large research and development and design centres spread across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Noida.

This strong presence of global technology leaders has enabled India to become one of the world’s leading hubs for semiconductor design.

Explaining the global division of work, the report noted that engineers in the United States focus on defining the high-level architecture of chips. They answer critical questions such as what kind of chip to build, who will use it, whether it is for a smartphone, a server, or a self-driving car, what features should be included, and what performance and power targets need to be achieved.

They also look into product strategy, including when to launch, whom to sell to, and how to stay ahead of the competition. Essentially, U.S. engineers sketch out the “what” and the “why” of chip development.

On the other hand, engineers in India step in once these high-level technical and strategic questions are decided. India’s engineering teams handle a large part of the actual building process.

Their responsibilities include translating the architecture into working logic, simulating and testing the chips, optimising them for speed and power, writing drivers and firmware to ensure compatibility with real devices, and supporting and fine-tuning electronic design automation (EDA) tools that the industry relies on.

While this may look like a division of labour, the report clarified that it is not a “boss versus worker” setup. Instead, the U.S. defines the architecture and product strategy, and India executes the implementation with scale and precision.

The report also pointed out India’s growing policy push to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem. In 2021, the government launched the Semicon India Programme, also known as the Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 1.0, with incentives worth around Rs 76,000 crore to attract global manufacturers.

Though there has not been much progress yet in establishing semiconductor fabrication facilities in India, the country’s ambitions are taking shape.

With its large pool of engineers, strong design capabilities, and supportive government policies, India is steadily carving out a significant role in global semiconductor value. (ANI)

The White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has again attacked India, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China on Monday.

Speaking with reporters, Navarro lambasted PM Modi for what he termed was “getting in bed with the authoritarian,” describing the meeting as shameful.

He also pressed that India needs US, Europe and Ukraine and not Russia, urging New Delhi to stop purchasing discounted crude oil from Moscow.

“It was a shame to see Modi getting in bed as a leader of the biggest democracy in the world with the two biggest authoritarian dictators in the world-Putin and Xi Jinping. That doesn’t make any sense. I am not sure what he’s thinking. We hope he comes around to seeing that he needs to be with us, Europe and Ukraine not Russia,” Peter Navarro said.

This follows the White House Trade advisor’s earlier rant against India just shortly after PM Modi held a bilateral with Xi Jinping in Tianjin on the sidelines of the SCO.

“So, you know, look, Modi’s a great leader… But I don’t understand why he’s getting into bed with Putin and Xi Jinping…when he’s the leader of the biggest democracy in the world. I would just simply say to the Indian people. Please, understand what’s going on here. You’ve got Brahmins profiteering at the expense of the Indian people. We need that to stop,” Navarro had said.

Navarro’s remarks come amid the rising friction between Washington and New Delhi due to the 50 per cent tariffs imposed on Indian goods, which includes a 25 per cent penalty for buying Russian oil.

PM Modi, in his address at SCO, stressed the need to boost connectivity between the members to boost trade.

“India has always believed that strong connectivity not only boosts trade but also opens doors to growth and trust,” Pm Modi said.

Russian President Putin said that dialogue within the SCO helps lay the foundation for a new Eurasian security system, replacing outdated Eurocentric and Euro-Atlantic models.

“The SCO is steadily increasing its influence in addressing international issues. National currencies are being used more widely in mutual settlements for trade among SCO countries. The pace of development of cooperation within the SCO is impressive,” said Putin.

Additionally, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to uphold fairness and justice while addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO. (ANI)

Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, claiming that the former Delhi Chief Minister is misusing Punjab’s funds for “personal leisure” while the people of the state are suffering from floods.

In a post on X, Swati Maliwal said, “Lakhs of rupees are being spent by the Punjab government for the salary, perks and Z+ security of your pet goon Bibhav Kumar. Imagine a person like him sitting as the Chief Advisor to the Punjab CM. Absolutely shameful!”

The remarks from the Rajya Sabha MP come at a time when Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately release Rs 60,000 crore in pending funds for the state, citing the grave flood situation that has devastated large parts of the state.

Maliwal further attacked and said, “Punjab is not your ATM, nor a refuge house for your rejected leaders. By the way, for the smallest of inaugurations, you and your deputees roam the field like kings of Punjab. But today, when such a big disaster has struck, where are you? Why are you not on the ground with the people?”

“Just stop using Punjab’s PRIVATE JET for your personal leisure. Crores of rupees from the state’s funds have already been wasted on your luxury. Stop misusing Punjab’s helicopter like a taxi to ferry yourself around,” the RS MP wrote.

Meanwhile, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has urged the Union government to release Rs 60,000 crore in pending funds, citing the grave flood situation that has devastated large parts of the state.

“So far, there has been no response from them, but today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah called Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. We request all BJP leaders of Punjab to ensure the immediate release of our Rs 60,000 crore so that we can help the people of Punjab more effectively,” Harpal Cheema said. (ANI)

Gurugram received over 100 millimetres of rainfall till Monday evening, causing waterlogging in various parts of the city and heavy traffic congestion, with people being stuck in a jam at National Highway 48 for hours on end.

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued an advisory urging people to work from home, and schools have been instructed to conduct online classes as an orange alert has been issued with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall on September 2 (Tuesday).

“In view of the forecast, all corporate offices and private institutions in the district are advised to guide their employees to work from home; and all schools in the district are advised to conduct online classes on 02-09-2025,” the advisory read.

Traffic was moving at a crawling pace at Gurgaon’s Rajiv Chowk area, where vehicles, trucks, bikes, and cars alike navigated the waterlogged streets.

Showing their frustration over waterlogging, Congress workers protested earlier against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government for not managing the waterlogging following incessant rains in Gurugram.

“There is a government in the state under which Millennium City Centre has become ‘Sink City’. This road, which connects the main roads of Gurugram, must be passed via boats within a few minutes of rain,” said District Congress President (Rural) Vardhan Yadav during the protest.

The congress workers took out a boat to show the condition of the streets after the rain, and shouted slogans, while the streets were filled with water.

Earlier, Gurugram Police Commissioner Vikas Arora and Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar conducted a late-night inspection of NH-48 and Sohna Road to assess the traffic and waterlogging situation, according to officials.

Posting the advisory on X, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) also appealed to people to cooperate with officials and follow guidelines.

“The district administration appeals to the public to exercise caution in view of the weather conditions, avoid stepping out of their homes unnecessarily, and follow the administration’s guidelines,” the Gurugram DC wrote on X.

Notably, Delhi metro operations were also affected following incessant rainfall, including between Indraprastha Metro station to Barakhamba station in the blue line. (ANI)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who was on a visit to Germany as part of his two-nation tour, on Tuesday announced that 26 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 7,020 crore were signed, which will aim to create over 15,000 new jobs in the state.

The Chief Minister concluded his visit to the ‘TNRising Germany Investment Conclave’ on Tuesday.

In a post on X, Stalin said, “The Germany leg of my overseas investment mission concludes on a strong note. At the #TNRising Germany Investment Conclave, 23 MoUs worth Rs. 3,819 crore were signed, set to generate over 9,000 jobs. Global leaders across renewable energy, automotive components and advanced R&D have chosen Tamil Nadu for their next phase of growth. In total, 26 MoUs worth Rs. 7,020 crore have been signed during the Germany visit, set to generate over 15,000 jobs in Tamil Nadu.”

Earlier, speaking at the Tamil Nadu Rising Investors’ Conference, M.K. Stalin said, “Just as Germany is the industrial backbone of Europe, Tamil Nadu is the industrial heartbeat of India. Tamil Nadu is India’s Germany. Tamil Nadu is already home to over 60 German companies, including BMW, Daimler Mercedes-Benz, Schneider, Siemens, ZF, and Bosch. ‘Made in Tamil Nadu’ is emerging as a global mark of quality, just like ‘Made in Germany’…I have not come here just to seek investments. I have come here to build a bridge between Germany and Tamil Nadu–uniting German precision with Tamil Nadu’s potential, creating a strong trade link between Europe and Asia.”

CM Stalin said that global leaders from sectors such as renewable energy, automotive components, and advanced research and development had selected Tamil Nadu for their next phase of growth.

A day earlier, the Chief Minister referred to the MoUs signed with German firms by his government and said the state is moving ahead as a centre of excellence, carrying the strength and vision to shape the global industry.

Stalin said that his visit had turned the spotlight on Tamil Nadu.

“Germany visit turns the spotlight on Tamil Nadu. MoUs signed with Knorr-Bremse, Nordex Group and ebm-papst, along with meaningful engagement with BMW leaders, reflect the world’s growing confidence in our state. Tamil Nadu moves ahead as a centre of excellence, carrying strength, vision and the promise of shaping global industry,” Stalin said in a post on X.

Tamil Nadu government inked “key MoUs” with German firms during Stalin’s visit to the country with the MoUs entailing fresh investments worth over Rs 3,200 crore and having the potential to create nearly 6,000 new jobs in the state.

A state government release said that Munich-headquartered Knorr-Bremse, a world leader in braking systems, has announced a Rs 2,000 crore investment to establish a state-of-the-art facility in Tamil Nadu.

The plant will focus on railway doors and braking systems–marking the company’s first major manufacturing investment in the state. The project is expected to generate 3,500 jobs and strengthen Tamil Nadu’s growing ecosystem in railway components and advanced engineering.

The release stated that the Germany-based Nordex Group will expand its operations in Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore and create 2,500 new jobs. The company is one of the world’s top wind turbine manufacturers.

This expansion reinforces Tamil Nadu’s leadership in renewable energy manufacturing and green industrialisation, the release said. ebm-papst, a global leader in energy-efficient electric motors and air movement solutions, announced an expansion of both its Global Capability Centre (GCC) and manufacturing base in Tamil Nadu.

With a proposed investment of Rs 201 crore over the next five years, the project will create 250 jobs in HVAC, automotive, and industrial applications, the release said.

During his Germany visit, the Chief Minister also met senior executives of BMW Group. Discussions focused on Tamil Nadu’s strong position in the automotive and EV sectors. The Chief Minister invited BMW to scale up its operations in the state. BMW leaders reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Tamil Nadu, citing the state’s robust EV infrastructure and the company’s established Indian footprint, the release said. (ANI)

Actor Janhvi Kapoor’s performance in ‘Param Sundari’ not only impressed her fans but also left her beau, Shikhar Pahariya, in awe.

On Monday, Shikhar took to Instagram and sent out a PDA-filled shout-out to Janhvi.

Sharing a snip from the film, Shikhar wrote, “My dream, my queen (red heart and crown emojis) wow wow wow.”

Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer ‘Param Sundari’ opened in theatres last Friday, receiving a decent reaction on its first day. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film earned a total of Rs 7.02 crore on Friday.

Directed by Tushar Jalota, ‘Param Sundari’ marks the first collaboration between Sidharth and Janhvi as co-stars, focused on a Punjabi munda and a Kerala girl. What follows next is a riot of fun and chaos as the two fall in love with each other.

Manjot Singh also plays a pivotal role in the film.

In October, Janhvi will be seen sharing screen space with Varun Dhawan in ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’.

The film will hit theatres on October 2.It is produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Shashank Khaitan. Plot details surrounding the romantic-comedy still remain unknown. (ANI)

Amid growing bonhomie with New Delhi, Russia is carrying out studies to determine the level of investments that it would require to manufacture its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet in India.

India has stated that it has a requirement for at least two to three squadrons of fifth-generation fighter jets and the Russian Su-57 along with the American F-35 is a contender for the project.

Indian public sector unit Hindustan Aeronautics Limited already licenses manufactures the Russian origin Su-30 MKI fighter jets in its Nashik facility, which, if required, can be used for the Su-57 jets. The Russian agencies concerned are carrying out studies to determine the level of investments they will have to make to manufacture the aircraft in India, defence sources told ANI.

There are other facilities in India also where a number of other Russian origin equipment is manufactured and can be used for being used in the fifth-generation fighter aircraft production, if required to be manufactured in India and can also help in reducing costs, they said.

India and Russia have been coming closer at a time when the US administration has been constantly attacking the government of India and imposing tariffs on Indian businesses.

A number of defence projects have been discussed between the Indian and Russian leadership in the recent past where the Indian side has asked for high-end air defence systems like the S-500 and the S-400 along with other equipment.

The Russian side from its topmost level has been asking India to buy the Su-57 fighter jets. India was part of the Russian Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft project till 8-10 years ago but backed out due to some issues.

Sources said the possibility of reviving the old project cannot be ruled out at the moment in view of the global environment.

The US administration has also been trying to push the F-35 deal with India.

India is also working to produce its own fifth-generation fighter aircraft project for which clearance was given last year itself, and the first aircraft is likely to be ready for commissioning by the year 2035, and its first flight is likely by the year 2028. (ANI)

As the ‘Voter Adhikaar Yatra’, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday pledged that the opposition will not let votes be stolen in Bihar ahead of the forthcoming assembly polls, standing firm on his allegations of vote theft.

“We pledge – not a single vote will be stolen in Bihar. We will protect democracy and the Constitution with all our might,” Gandhi posted on X.

The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha extended his gratitude towards prominent opposition leaders from various parties, who are also part of the INDIA bloc, for making the ‘Voter Adhikaar Yatra’ “historic”.

“Heartfelt thanks to Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Mukesh Sahni, Bihar Congress leadership, the Congress’s Babbar Sher, INDIA workers, and the youth of the state for making the Bihar Voter Adhikaar Yatra historic,” Gandhi said.

Speaking to ANI, Gandhi said that the slogan “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhodd” was echoing everywhere. “It has now reached China,” he added.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a scathing attack on the double-engine government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal United (JDU) in Bihar, and asserted that the Nitish Kumar-led government would be voted out of power in the coming six months.

“This double-engine government will not be there in the next 6 months. The government that will come will be of the poor, of poor women, of Dalits and backward classes,” Kharge said while addressing a rally on the last day of ‘Voter Adhikaar Yatra’ here.

Kharge also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to win the upcoming Bihar assembly election through “vote theft”. He also urged the people to stay alert to protect their voting rights, otherwise “Modi and Amit Shah will drown you.”

The 16-day yatra, undertaken by Rahul Gandhi to highlight allegations of ‘vote chori’ (vote theft) by the BJP and the alleged irregularities in the revised voter list by the Election Commission of India (ECI), has concluded in Patna today.

The rally began on August 18, with Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav riding together in Sasaram. From there, the rally spanned across 25 districts, to Aurangabad, Gayaji, Siwan, and others.

Multiple other INDIA bloc leaders have attended the yatra at various points. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, CPI(ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin have joined the rally.

Other chief ministers, including Karnataka Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, participated in the yatra. (ANI)