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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy Just now (12:39 AM IST)

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has expanded its Colombo terminal capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, doubling throughput through a $750 million investment. The upgrade positions the facility to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, underscoring the terminal’s growing strategic weight in Indian Ocean trade.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (10:22 AM IST)

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has completed a $750 million expansion of its Colombo terminal, lifting annual capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs. The enlarged facility is expected to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, strengthening the terminal’s role in South Asia’s transshipment network.

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National Governance & Policy5m ago

Amit Shah Joins Amma's 73rd Birthday Celebrations in Kerala, Underscoring Spiritual Outreach and National Visibility

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi in Kollam, Kerala, as chief guest, placing a major national political figure at one of the state's most prominent religious and social gatherings. The appearance highlights the continuing public influence of Amma's movement and the political significance of high-profile engagement with spiritual institutions that command deep social reach across India and abroad.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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India Sports & Cricket19m ago

Prime Minister Congratulates Tajinderpal Singh on Asian Games Silver

Prime Minister extends congratulations to Tajinderpal Singh for winning a silver medal in men's shot put at the Asian Games, marking a proud moment for Indian athletics. This achievement highlights India's growing competitive prowess on the international stage.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory3h ago

Palaniswami Accuses Vijay of 'Utter Lie' Over Gem Veeramani Arrest, Questions TVK Government's Delay

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of misleading the public over the arrest of industrialist R. Veeramani of Gem Granites under the POCSO Act. Campaigning in Madurantakam constituency ahead of the bypoll, he alleged the TVK-led government delayed action despite a special court's insistence and was now trying to shift blame to others.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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National Governance & Policy4h ago

Election Commission Halts Physical Hearings for Disputed Voters, Launches Fresh Enrolment Drive

The Election Commission of India has moved to ease concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls by stopping routine physical hearings for voters flagged for unmapped records or logical discrepancies. It also announced an immediate enrolment drive for those left out of the rolls, including young and first-time voters, while setting up a review of the ECINet portal amid internal friction over its functioning.

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