Govt draws up contingency plans for 315 districts amid 42% rain deficitIndia faces a significant 42% rainfall deficit this monsoon, exacerbated by El Nino. The government is implementing contingency plans acros...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
India prepares contingency plans for 315 districts as monsoon faltersIndia is implementing contingency plans for over 300 vulnerable districts facing a potentially weak monsoon. With rains currently 43% below...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Government looks to start work on Great Nicobar Project from 2028, says SonowalThe government plans to commence the ambitious Great Nicobar Project by 2028, aiming to establish a strategic maritime and economic hub. Un...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India needs 7-8% growth for Viksit Bharat, private investment and export push crucial: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia needs sustained 7-8% economic growth to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, driven by private investment and exports. Structural reforms ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaiseBritain faces a political crisis with a rapid turnover of leaders, the latest being Keir Starmer's resignation. Decades of economic stagnat...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
West Bengal govt eyes Calcutta Stock Exchange revival to reclaim financial hub statusKolkata's historic stock exchange is set for a revival, with the state's finance minister vowing to restore the city's financial capital st...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
US-Iran talks make significant progress in Switzerland; Hormuz channel set up to avert incidentsIran and the US have made significant headway in talks mediated by Qatar, aiming to end a protracted conflict. A new framework is being fin...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
DK Shivakumar invites HD Kumaraswamy for June 26 talks on Bidadi township projectKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has invited Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for a discussion on the controversial Bidadi township proj...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
India achieves MIV 2030 ship-recycling goal ahead of scheduleIndia has surged to become the world's leading ship-recycling nation in 2025, achieving this milestone ahead of schedule. This significant ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
UK business minister says he has no reason to think PM Starmer will resign on MondayBritish Business Minister Peter Kyle stated Sunday he has no reason to believe Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to resign Monday, despite ...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
France restricts public alcohol consumption, outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of EuropeFrance is bracing for a severe heatwave, deploying emergency services and military forces as temperatures soar. Authorities are restricting...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Haryana government to introduce yoga in class 6 from this session, extend to classes 3-9 next session; to be included in HSSC, HPSC examsThe Haryana Government on Saturday announced a major expansion of yoga education across schools, universities, and recruitment examinations...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh urges dialogue for peace, highlights railway expansion and welfare schemesManipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh urged all communities to prioritize dialogue for peace, emphasizing its necessity for development....
20 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment MinisterCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highl...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Govt plans financial aid for contractors to provide temporary homes to labourers at project sitesHousing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced plans to financially assist contractors for temporary labourer housing at project sites, fun...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Delhi NCR’s next growth story: Four new cities planned as population expected to doubleFour new "Namo Cities" will be developed across the NCR with Rs 5,000 crore in central assistance over five years. The existing NCR boundar...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government empowers CMDA to give planning permission for high-rise buildingsChennai Metropolitan Development Authority now grants planning permissions for high-rise buildings. This streamlines approvals for projects...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST