China has lifted export restrictions on fertilisers, rare earth magnets, and tunnel boring machines to India, addressing key concerns raised by New Delhi. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this assurance during his recent visit to India.

Several states are still under a rainfall alert till August 20. Other districts may announce last-minute holidays, depending on the situation.

Tata Group chairman Noel Tata’s mother, Simone Tata, has been undergoing treatment in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. She is reportedly in a critical condition.