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No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
India sets transmission project deadlines to speed up renewable energy expansionIndia has introduced standardized timelines for power transmission projects to accelerate renewable energy integration. The Central Electri...
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
Madhya Pradesh set to emerge as a major nuclear power hub in country: OfficialMadhya Pradesh is becoming a significant nuclear power center. Projects totaling 7,000 MW are underway, with more private sector proposals ...
Green power push gets grid backingIndia is setting standard timelines for power transmission projects. This aims to match infrastructure development with new electricity gen...
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
'These were historical mistakes': Himanta Biswa Sarma on India-Bangladesh border fencingAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted that border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border has seen significant progress re...
Northeast India Infrastructure Summit: Shillong to host exhibition from June 15-16; Nitin Gadkari to attendFINER announced the Northeast India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition 2026 (NEIINFRA 2026) in Shillong on June 15-16, 2026. Hosted by the ...
4.7 quake jolts lower Assam, tremor felt in other Northeast statesA 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook Cachar district in Assam on Thursday night. Tremors were felt across the Northeast, including Shillong in ...
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprisesSeventeen agroecology businesses from five Northeast Indian states met in Guwahati. They shared ideas and discussed challenges. The event a...
Chenab bridge, Vande Bharat Sleeper, 99.6% electrification among Railways' feats in 12 years: GovernmentThe government highlighted significant rail infrastructure achievements over 12 years, including the world's highest Chenab river arch brid...
Stand-off at Meghalaya border after Bangladesh refuses to accept BSF-pushed back nationalA tense situation has emerged along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya. Bangladeshi authorities have reportedly refused to accept a n...
Maharashtra govt decentralises land approval powers to speed up projectsMaharashtra's government has boosted the powers of district collectors and divisional commissioners. This move aims to speed up approvals f...
850 acres of vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh to host 250 MW solar power plantA significant solar power project is set to be established in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW ...
Court of Arbitration ruling on Indus Waters Treaty deepens Indo-Pak riftA Hague court ruling has intensified the Indus Waters Treaty dispute between India and Pakistan. The decision restricts India's water stora...
From Mizo ginger to Nagaland's coffee, here's how govt plans to make Northeast as 'Ashtalakshmi' for worldUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched several flagship missions across Northeast states, including Mizoram Ginger, Naga Coffee, Arun...
Indus Water Treaty expert ropes in external specialists to test India's dataExternal experts will now assess India's data on sediment management for Kishenganga and Ratle hydel projects. The Neutral Expert at The Ha...