Chennai’s first driverless train for Metro phase-2 is set to arrive after a month’s delay. Alstom India will deliver it from Sricity by late September. It will run on the Porur-Poonamallee bypass line, opening in December 2025. The remaining trains are scheduled for delivery next year.
Read MoreDonald Trump hinted at reconsidering a second debate with Kamala Harris if he’s in the right mood, emphasising his lead in polls and criticising the Biden-Harris administration. He dismissed a third debate, urging Harris to focus on her responsibilities over the past four years. Both are official presidential nominees for their parties.
Read MoreThe Centre has scrapped the $550 per tonne minimum export price on onions to boost exports and support farmers’ incomes ahead of Maharashtra’s assembly polls. The decision, welcomed by Mahayuti leaders, aims to regain lost markets. Calls for removing the 40% export duty continue as stakeholders seek further relief for onion growers.
Read MoreThe Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education has released the AP PECET 2024 seat allotment result. Candidates can check their results online. This counselling process is for admissions to Bachelor and Diploma courses in Physical Education for 2024-25. Steps include downloading the allotment order, reporting to colleges, document verification, and paying admission fees.
Read MoreThe West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front continues to demand live-streamed meetings with the administration, leading to differing opinions among senior doctors advising them. Some push for dialogue to resolve the issue, while others support their hardline stance. The protest seeks justice and a speedy trial for a rape-murder victim and has lasted over a...
Read MoreBrazilian businessman Leo Kryss is suing real estate firm Douglas Elliman for allegedly misleading him about the buyer of his Miami Beach mansion, resulting in a $6 million loss. Kryss claims he was told Jeff Bezos was not the buyer, affecting his negotiation strategy and final sale price of $79 million.
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