Parliamentary panel backs govt steps to strengthen IBC recovery, seeks deeper action on fund diversionA parliamentary panel has backed govt efforts to improve insolvency recovery, seeking urgent action to prevent fund diversion during insolv...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehen...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen: UN agencyHalf of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice monthly. Taliban decrees have systematically dismantled women's rights since ...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
MSMEs in India's secondary steel sector can reduce their power bills by up to 34 pc per year: ReportIndian MSMEs in the secondary steel sector can reduce power bills significantly. Switching to renewable energy offers substantial annual sa...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Tata, Mahindra, HAL in race as govt floats Rs 1 lakh crore IAF tender for 60 aircraftThe Defence Ministry has issued a tender worth one lakh crore rupees. Sixty multirole transport aircraft will be purchased for the Indian A...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Sports Ministry suspends TTFI over governance issuesThe Sports Ministry suspended the Table Tennis Federation of India's recognition due to governance issues. An ad-hoc committee will now adm...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Gyanesh Bharti named Andaman and Nicobar chief secretary after ECI stintGyanesh Bharti has been appointed Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He was repatriated from central deputation to his parent ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Indian Independence Day 2026: 'Vande Mataram' to be sung from ramparts of Red Fort for the first time2026 Independence Day of India: India's 80th Independence Day will feature Vande Mataram sung from Red Fort ramparts. Prime Minister Narend...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
K C Venugopal writes to LS Speaker urging Amit Shah statement on police action on studentsCongress MP K C Venugopal has urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to demand a statement. He wants Home Minister Amit Shah to address police brutali...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
MNRE mulls incentive scheme to boost polysilicon manufacturingIndia is on a path to significantly increase its renewable energy capabilities, targeting 500 GW by 2030. With government incentives foster...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Solar powers non-fossil capacity past 300 GWIndia’s non-fossil power capacity has crossed 300 GW, reaching 60% of its 500-GW target for 2030. Solar leads with 164.59 GW, while non-fos...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Germany warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attackGermany's Interior Minister highlighted the ongoing peril of hybrid warfare, stating that foreign entities are orchestrating covert attacks...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
India achieves 300 GW renewable energy capacity, 60% of 500 GW target by 2030India has achieved over 300 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity. This milestone represents more than sixty percent of the nation's 2030 go...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Myanmar's military government rebuffs ASEAN call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoyMyanmar's military government has rejected ASEAN's call for Aung San Suu Kyi's unconditional release. The government also dismissed the nee...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
House panel seeks faster hydro project executionA parliamentary committee has put forward a series of recommendations intended to accelerate the development of hydropower projects. Key me...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Renewable energy developers seek Rs 3,000 crore relief amid transmission bottlenecksRenewable energy developers are urgently requesting comprehensive financial assistance from the government due to significant delays in ess...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Coal supply remains comfortable despite monsoon: GovernmentDomestic coal supply for the power sector remained comfortable during July. Total coal stocks reached approximately 148 million tonnes, suf...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST