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SECTOR | 06 Sep 2025

Yamuna dips below evacuation mark of 206 metres in Delhi after days of rain

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The water level in the Yamuna was recorded at 205.98 metres at 8 PM on Saturday at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB), coming down below the 206 metre evacuation mark after several days, officials said. "The situation is being closely monitored and all the agencies concerned are on alert," an official said. In the past few days, the river had inundated several areas along its banks. Tents have been set up on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and in Mayur Vihar areas to temporarily accommodate people evacuated from low-lying areas near the river. The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres. According to the flood control department, the Hathnikund barrage discharged 46,501 cusecs of water at 8 PM. Water discharge from Wazirabad barrage is around 93,260 cusecs. The Old Railway Bridge serves as a key observation point for tracking the river's flow and potential flood risks. Water released from the barrage

Delhi HC to hear plea against NHAI using CLAT-PG scores for lawyer jobs

Business Standard | 06 Sep 2025

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SECTOR | 06 Sep 2025

Mumbai Dances To 'Dhol-Tasha' As Immersion Processions Of Ganesh Idols Begin Amid Rains

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Roads were packed with people participating in the visarjan processions as beautifully decked idols of Lord Ganesh began their final journey.

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SECTOR | 05 Sep 2025

22 river monitoring stations record severe flood situation: CWC

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The Central Water Commission on Friday warned of widespread flooding across several states, with 22 river monitoring stations reporting 'severe flood' situation and 23 others 'above normal' water levels. According to the daily flood situation report, eight stations each in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and one each in Gujarat, Delhi, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan and West Bengal are in 'severe flood' category. Another 23 stations, including in Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, have recorded 'above normal' water levels. The Central Water Commission (CWC) said inflow forecasts have been issued for 46 dams and barrages, including 12 in Karnataka, six in Telangana, five in Andhra Pradesh, and several in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand. Authorities have been advised to regulate dam operations strictly as per standard protocols to prevent downstream flooding. The Yamuna river at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge is flowing in .

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SECTOR | 05 Sep 2025

Airfloa Rail Technology to raise 91 cr via IPO

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The company will issue 65.07 lakh equity shares in the price band of 133 - 140 a share. The lot size has been fixed at 1,000 equity shares

Transportation

SECTOR | 05 Sep 2025

Why I Bought the Tesla': Maharashtra Road Minister on Buying India's First Tesla | Watch Video

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The Minister of Transport of Maharashtra, Pratap Sarnaik, said, "Tesla is a good car. I bought it with full payment and without a discount."

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SECTOR | 04 Sep 2025

Govt plans Bharat NCAP-style safety standards for e-rickshaws: Gadkari

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The government is mulling safety standards for e-rickshaws on the lines of Bharat NCAP to enhance road safety measures, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Addressing the 7th Edition of FICCI Road Safety Awards and Symposium, the Minister for Road, Transport and Highways said road safety is an important issue for the government. Nearly five lakh road accidents occur in the country annually, claiming 1.8 lakh lives. Of 1.8 lakh deaths, around 66.4 per cent of people belong to the age group of 18 to 45 years, Gadkari said, stressing awareness towards following traffic rules and assisting accident victims in hospitalisation. "We are also bringing in Bharat NCAP-like standards for e-rickshaws as these are in huge numbers (across the country). We are assessing how we can improve safety in this," he said. In 2023, Gadkari launched the Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), which is aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Speaking furt

Maple Highways in talks to raise about $200 million from Societe Generale

Business Standard | 04 Sep 2025

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SECTOR | 04 Sep 2025

Kuki-Zo groups sign peace pact with govt, agree to uphold Manipur's unity

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Two prominent Kuki-Zo groups on Thursday signed a suspension of operations agreement with the government on re-negotiated terms and conditions under which they agreed on maintaining territorial integrity of Manipur, relocating designated camps away from vulnerable areas and working for a solution to bring lasting peace and stability in the state. The signing of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People's Front (UPF) is also set to have a positive impact on peace efforts in Manipur, officials said. Separately, civil society group Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has decided to open the National Highway-02, which passes through Manipur for free movement of commuters and essential goods. The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Manipur next week, first since ethnic violence broke out between the Meiteis and Kukis in May 2023. The pact was signed after a series of meetings between the officials of Ministr

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SECTOR | 04 Sep 2025

Yamuna swells past 207 metres in Delhi, floodwater inundates nearby areas

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The water level in Yamuna river at Delhi's Old Railway Bridge stood at 207.48 metres at 7 am, even as floodwater from the raging river continued to inundate nearby areas. According to official data, the level remained steady between 6 am and 7 am at 207.48 metres. While the level at 5 am stood at 207.47 metres, it stood at 207.48 metres at 6 am. According to officials, the water level remained static at 207.47 metres between 2 am and 5 am. Floodwaters reached near Delhi Secretariat, which houses the offices of the Chief Minister, cabinet ministers and key bureaucrats. The areas in the vicinity of Vasudev Ghat were also flooded. Floodwater also reached Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Mandir near Kashmere Gate. The flood control bulletin issued on Wednesday evening said that the water level of Old Railway Bridge will be 207.48 metres at 8 am and is likely to fall after that. The Old Railway Bridge serves as a key observation point for tracking the river's flow and potential flood...

Markets under water, families surviving on biscuits: Delhi reels as Yamuna floods homes

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SECTOR | 03 Sep 2025, 08:01AM

Srinagar-Jammu Highway Closed As Rivers, Streams In Spate Following Rain In Kashmir

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Downpour over the past 24 hours has resulted in closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway due to landslides and shooting stones at multiple locations.

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SECTOR | 02 Sep 2025, 09:02PM

Trains Stopped, Schools Shut, Six National Highways Blocked In Himachal Pradesh Due To Rain

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Of 1,305 roads, 289 roads are closed in Mandi, 241 in Shimla, 239 in Chamba, 169 in Kulku and 127 in Sirmaur district.