India

NHPC signs memorandum of understanding with Odisha for solar energy projects

26 Jun 2023 11:27 AM IST

The Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) and India’s largest hydropower development corporation, NHPC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of pumped storage projects and renewable energy. The MoU envisages setting up storage projects of at least 2,000 megawatts and renewable energy projects (on-ground and floating solar projects)

Monsoon arrives in Madhya Pradesh, alert issued for severe rains

26 Jun 2023 11:13 AM IST

The monsoon has arrived in Madhya Pradesh, and heavy rains have been forecast in several areas. “Monsoon has arrived in Madhya Pradesh. There is a possibility of heavy rains in Bhopal, Katni, Raisen, Vidisha, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, Shahdol, Seoni, Sagar, Sehore, Chhindwara, Balaghat and Betul on monday,” said Pramendra Kumar, Meteorologist,

PM Modi returns to Delhi after concluding first state visits to US, Egypt

26 Jun 2023 02:39 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi early Monday after completing his maiden state visits to the United States and Egypt spanning six days. The PM Modi was received at the Palam airport by BJP national President JP Nadda, Union Minister of State Meenakashi Lekhi and various party MPs including

Congress let go of Kartarpur Sahib during Partition in a hurry to gain power: Rajnath Singh

26 Jun 2023 02:37 AM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday accused the Congress of letting go of Kartarpur Sahib to Pakistan during the country’s partition after Independence. “When the country got independence, the line of partition was drawn on the chest of Punjab. At the time of partition, Congress leaders were in such

Himachal govt reinstates annual assessment system for classes 10, 12

26 Jun 2023 02:35 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday approved the reinstatement of the annual assessment system for students of classes 10 and 12. The system will enable Class 10 and Class 12 students in schools affiliated to the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education to appear for their annual

Newly appointed state Congress incharge faces uphill battle to end ongoing feud in Haryana

26 Jun 2023 02:34 AM IST

The Congress party in Haryana faces an uphill battle in resolving the ongoing feud among its leaders. Despite the efforts of previous party in-charges, the internal conflicts persist, adding to the challenges faced by the party high command. Deepak Babriya, the newly appointed state party incharge, now faces the daunting

Brinder Singh Dhillon challenges AAP government’s claim of 29,000 jobs

26 Jun 2023 02:33 AM IST

Despite the Punjab Government’s repeated claims of creating 29,000 job opportunities in the past year, a closer examination of the details and a legislative inquiry has revealed glaring inconsistencies in the government’s assertions. Cabinet Minister Aman Arora revealed 4,588 joining letters issued since March 16, 2022, with 4,358 for constable

GO EC Autotech announces installation of EV charging stations

26 Jun 2023 02:30 AM IST

Kerala-based start-up GO EC Autotech Pvt Ltd has announced the installation of 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) super-fast charging stations across the country. The company is currently operating 70 charging stations in Kerala and over 33 across India. “With the new project, we plan to expand our footprint by strategically positioning

Mule forced to inhale ‘weed’-stuffed cigarette

26 Jun 2023 02:30 AM IST

A video showing two youths forcing a mule to inhale smoke from a cigarette — allegedly stuffed with weed — en route to Kedarnath has become widely circulated, leading to the arrest of a mule owner and outcry among social media users. The video purports to show one man holding

Over hundred cows died due to lumpy skin disease

26 Jun 2023 02:28 AM IST

Over 100 cows have died in Meghalaya due to the highly infectious lumpy skin disease and over 8,000 animals have been infected by LSD so far, an official said on Sunday. A veterinary health department official said over 28,500 cows have been vaccinated till date to contain the disease. “The

Political tussle started over killing of UP’s Unnao journalist

26 Jun 2023 02:27 AM IST

Mannu Awasthi, a 25-year-old journalist, was shot late on Saturday night in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district. Regarding this incident, SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav has targeted the government. The journalist was injured in the shooting. Later, he was admitted to the hospital, where his condition is said to be critical. Mannu

Third Front cannot challenge BJP sans Mayawati: Om Prakash Rajbhar

26 Jun 2023 02:24 AM IST

Though political activities have gathered pace ahead of the Lok Sabha polls of 2024 and, especially after the recently held meeting of the Opposition parties in Patna, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president Om Prakash Rajbhar said that the Third Front will not be in a position to compete with