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Adani Power to build $3 billion greenfield thermal plant in Bihar to supply 2,274 MW electricity

India's largest private sector thermal power generator won the bid from Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd. (BSPGCL) to supply 2,274 MW power to North Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (NBPDCL) and South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (SBPDCL) from a 2,400 MW thermal power project — to be developed at Pirpainti in Bhagalpur District of Bihar.

Aug 7, 2025

Army Sergeant taken into custody after he shoots five at US military base

Brig. Gen. John Lubas, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, on Wednesday (local time) said Radford used a personal handgun during the attack and that all five wounded soldiers are currently in stable condition, reports CNN.

Aug 7, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Nifty, Sensex slip marginally amid Trump's 50% tariff concerns

In the Nifty pack, Hero MotoCorp led the gainers' list, rising 1.27 per cent. followed by Cipla, Trent, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC Bank. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Jio Financial, and State Bank of India were the major losers.

Aug 7, 2025

'By August 1, most trade deals will be completed': Donald Trump

Trump's additional 25% tariffs 'unfair, unjustified', national interest top priority: India

Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India, citing the country's continued purchase of Russian oil.

Aug 6, 2025

Digital arrest: Cybercriminals dupe Gwalior resident of Rs 7.10 lakh

Another digital arrest case comes to light: Gwalior resident duped of Rs 7.10 lakh

The fraudsters, impersonating Crime Branch officials, contacted Avneesh Chandra, a retired employee of Madhya Pradesh's Dairy Department, through a WhatsApp call, saying that his mobile SIM card would be deactivated soon, as multiple SIM cards were procured against a single Aadhaar ID.

Aug 6, 2025

Delhi Police nab man who snatched Congress MP's chain

Acting on the complaint, the police conducted a detailed analysis of CCTV footage from the incident route, gathered information with the help of local intelligence and also used technical surveillance to track the movement and identity of the accused.

Aug 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin

India and Russia strengthen defence ties amid US tariff threats

The meeting underscored the longstanding and wide-ranging cooperation between the two countries in the defence sector, guided by the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MMTC).

Aug 6, 2025

UK Expands Visa Fraud Awareness Campaign in India

UK High Commission hails "visa fraud" campaign's success in Gujarat

A key component of the campaign is the introduction of a WhatsApp chatbot, equipped with a scannable QR code. This tool, available in both Punjabi and English, provides official UK guidance on identifying common visa scam tactics and offers advice on secure and legal migration routes to the UK.

Aug 6, 2025

Dharmasthala mass grave probe nears crucial conclusion: SIT to conclude final site excavation

The excavation of burial sites has so far yielded human remains at the sixth site, although the SIT has not yet released an official statement regarding these findings. The team completed digging at the 11th and 12th sites without discovering any significant evidence.

Aug 6, 2025

Rajya Sabha Extends President's Rule in Manipur Amid Protests

What is Merchant Shipping Bill 2024; new legislation passed amid Lok Sabha chaos

The Bill is designed to ensure greater safety at sea, robust protection of the marine environment, faster response to emergencies, and comprehensive welfare for seafarers. It streamlines compliance, boosts tonnage under the Indian flag, and enhances India's bankability as a maritime trade hub.

Aug 6, 2025

PM Modi meets Uttarakhand MPs, instructs them to stay in contact with people in rain-affected areas

PM Modi advised the MPs to stay in contact with the people in their Lok Sabha constituencies to make every effort to ensure the safety of the rain and landslide-affected areas and to provide all possible assistance to them.

Aug 6, 2025

PM Modi inaugurates state-of-the-art office complex, Kartavya Bhavan

He also visited an exhibition related to the construction of the Kartavya Bhavan-03, showcasing the building's modern features and highlighting the aspects of the building constructed to ensure environmental sustainability.

Aug 6, 2025

Top Maoist Leader Martin Kerketta Killed in Jharkhand

Top Maoist leader Martin Kerketta with Rs 15 lakh bounty killed in Jharkhand

Martin Kerketta's notoriety was underscored by the Rs 15 lakh bounty placed on his head, due to his involvement in over 70 cases related to violent and extremist activities. His reign of terror had long been a thorn in the side of local authorities and communities alike.

Aug 6, 2025

US State Department declines to comment on India's response to Trump's tariff threat

She added with a touch of irony, "I can barely do that here". But she added a criticism of India's oil purchases, saying Trump "is the guiding hand, and when it comes to what Russia is doing and those nations that are facilitating this war on Ukraine, it will be up to President Trump about how to respond".

Aug 6, 2025

ED raids 11 places across the country in global cyber fraud case

The raids were taking place in Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Gurugram (Haryana), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), and Delhi The fraudsters cheated foreign and Indian nationals by posing as police or investigating officers, and extorted money after threatening them with the consequences of arrest.

Aug 6, 2025

Kedarnath Yatra halted, schools shut as torrential rain wreaks havoc in U'khand

In response to the IMD alert, all schools and Anganwadi centres from Class 1 to 12 have been closed for the day in multiple districts, including Dehradun, Nainital, Tehri, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Champawat, Pauri Garhwal, Almora and Bageshwar.

Aug 6, 2025

PM Modi Kickstarts ₹2,200 Cr Worth of Projects in Varanasi

DK Shivakumar requests PM Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru's Yellow Metro line on Aug 10

The Yellow Line, which spans 19.15 kilometers and includes 16 stations, has been constructed at a cost of Rs 7,610 crore. It is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on August 10, with a brief and simple event planned at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore auditorium. The inauguration will see the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and local MLAs traveling by Metro, marking a significant milestone in Bengaluru's public transportation landscape.

Aug 6, 2025

J&K: Gorkha community celebrates sixth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

An atmosphere of festivity was visible among the Gorkha community as they described the revocation of special status as the beginning of peace and prosperity in the region, ending decades of discrimination and deprivation. They also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the bold decision six years ago.

Aug 6, 2025

Will raise tariffs on India substantially in next 24 hours: Trump

"India has the highest tariffs. We do very little business with India. We settled on 25 per cent, but I think I am going to raise that substantially within the next 24 hours," the US President was quoted as saying.

Aug 6, 2025

Sovereign countries have right to choose trading partners: Russia backs India amid Trump's tariff threat

Speaking at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia has noted the US threats against India and does not consider them to be legitimate. He emphasised that nations should have the right to choose the trading partners based on their own interests.

Aug 5, 2025

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Articles by IBT News Desk

Adani Power to build $3 billion greenfield thermal plant in Bihar to supply 2,274 MW electricity

Army Sergeant taken into custody after he shoots five at US military base

Nifty, Sensex slip marginally amid Trump's 50% tariff concerns

Trump's additional 25% tariffs 'unfair, unjustified', national interest top priority: India

Another digital arrest case comes to light: Gwalior resident duped of Rs 7.10 lakh

Delhi Police nab man who snatched Congress MP's chain

India and Russia strengthen defence ties amid US tariff threats

UK High Commission hails "visa fraud" campaign's success in Gujarat

Dharmasthala mass grave probe nears crucial conclusion: SIT to conclude final site excavation

What is Merchant Shipping Bill 2024; new legislation passed amid Lok Sabha chaos

PM Modi meets Uttarakhand MPs, instructs them to stay in contact with people in rain-affected areas

PM Modi inaugurates state-of-the-art office complex, Kartavya Bhavan

Top Maoist leader Martin Kerketta with Rs 15 lakh bounty killed in Jharkhand

US State Department declines to comment on India's response to Trump's tariff threat

ED raids 11 places across the country in global cyber fraud case

Kedarnath Yatra halted, schools shut as torrential rain wreaks havoc in U'khand

DK Shivakumar requests PM Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru's Yellow Metro line on Aug 10

J&K: Gorkha community celebrates sixth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

Will raise tariffs on India substantially in next 24 hours: Trump

Sovereign countries have right to choose trading partners: Russia backs India amid Trump's tariff threat

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

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BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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