India's clean power just set a record. According to grid data tracked by CEEW, at 11.46 on the morning of 6 July 2026, more than half of the country's electricity came from clean sources for the first time ever, even as system demand climbed to 221 gigawatts.
Trade policy has often been used as an instrument of strategic pressure, but when it collides with global energy markets, the consequences rarely remain confined to the intended targets.
China’s latest economic numbers expose a contradiction that has been building for years.
Finance did not wait for the national framework; it wrote the first draft of it.
The Opposition intensified its attack over the alleged examination irregularities as the Monsoon Session opened, with student issues taking centre stage inside Parliament.
After nearly three weeks of fasting despite serious health complications, the student movement is entering a new phase with promises of support inside Parliament.
A fiery speech at a political meeting has turned into a major legal and political controversy, with police action, protests by supporters and an investigation now underway.
The exiled Bangladeshi writer accused sections of the Left of hypocrisy and appeasement politics, while maintaining that her return to Kolkata has been organised by a secular organisation and not any political party.
Amit Shah reviewed the state's law and order situation, including incidents of political and communal violence.
To support the massive influx of pilgrims, the state government has put in place elaborate arrangements along the entire pilgrimage route.
Shah said that the model would empower drivers economically by allowing them to retain the earnings generated through the platform.
The dairy complex, coming up at Sankrail Food Park in Howrah, will have the capacity to process around 30 lakh litres of milk every day.
West Bengal’s new BJP government has started its innings with promise, generating huge expectations.
A police-officer-turned politician, Asim Arun is currently the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare in the Yogi Adityanath ministry.
Uttarakhand Education Minister and the state's well-known organisational strategist, Dhan Singh Rawat, has consistently earned the confidence of the BJP's central leadership to manage parts of its election campaigns in poll-bound states across the country.
Days after her government launched a new EV (Electric Vehicle policy, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed confidence that the ambitious move will play a crucial role in contributing towards realising the vision of a clean, healthy and pollution-free National Capital.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it received intelligence from individuals in Jordan to strike US military targets, as Washington continued air strikes and regional tensions spread across the Gulf.
Explosions were reported across several Iranian cities, while power outages hit Khormoj and Gulf states activated air defences against incoming missiles and drones.
The Embassy has urged Indian citizens to defer travel to Iran, avoid military-sensitive areas if they remain in the country, and register with the mission as security conditions worsen amid renewed US-Iran military exchanges.
The latest US military operation targeted Iranian military infrastructure linked to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington signalled its campaign would continue despite growing regional tensions.
Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (ABCL) officially informed the stock exchanges here on Friday that it has invested Rs 484.5 crore in Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Ltd (ABSLI) through a rights issue of equity shares.
The Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Friday, supported by robust buying in auto, information technology (IT), and banking stocks.
Indian stock markets on Thursday failed to hold on to their early gains and ended flat in a volatile session, weighed down by weak global cues and profit booking.
India heavily depends on imports of pulses and oilseeds, making higher domestic productivity a necessity.
A rare celebration unfolded on the sets of 'Om' as four National Award winners came together after their latest achievements. The moment also offered fresh updates on the film.
She arrived quietly among thousands of young faces already crowding Jantar Mantar. Days earlier, she had asked a fasting scientist to guard his health. On Sunday, she stood beside him in spirit.
The stars came for the show. The fans came for the game. Cruise found out the hard way which one mattered. Spain settled the rest on the field.
Somehow of late, Bollywood had given up on romances that once instilled greater confidence among dating couples. So, the latest film from the stable, Do Deewane Seher Mein, came as surprise to me in a country that had for some years now relished murders and kidnappings and mysteries – some styled on Agatha Christie novels.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, but celebrations were overshadowed by a post-match brawl involving Leandro Paredes, Eric Garcia and Gavi.
Spain star Pedri's mysterious '190726' social media post from 2025 went viral after La Roja defeated Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Relive the defining moments of FIFA World Cup 2026, from Spain's title triumph and Lionel Messi's farewell to VAR controversies, Mbappe's brilliance and rising stars.
Shubman Gill dismisses Rohit Sharma retirement rumours after India's ODI series loss to England and urges the team to improve fitness ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
The opening pages of Thapar’s memoir are filled with evocative depictions of her garden. From recalling her childhood memories of colonial-style cantonment gardens to her later preference for Zen gardens.
Attention all hagglers of Gariahat. Yes, those of you who pride themselves on negotiating prices down till the vendor has slashed them by more than half.
The son of two doctors, Aryan Gupta stayed focused through the cancelled exam and nationwide re-test before securing the highest rank in NEET-UG 2026. He says the real journey begins with becoming a good doctor.
Jaydeep Saranagi is an academic and a creative writer based in Kolkata. Notes on the Rock of Job Charnock is his latest collection of poetry.
Smoke drifted over central Delhi as police and protesters faced off near Parliament. What began as a march quickly turned into a standoff of barricades, tear gas and blocked roads.
Tripura Director General of Police Anurag Dhankar was found dead at the state police headquarters in Agartala. Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding his death.
The NEET paper leak controversy echoed through Parliament as student concerns took center stage. Conflicting claims over the Jantar Mantar protest added to the political confrontation
The post comes as thousands of people gathered near Parliament Street in the national capital and tried to march towards Parliament to demand accountability over alleged examination irregularities.
The opening day of Parliament quickly turned into a political flashpoint as the Opposition pushed for answers on issues affecting students and devotees alike.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it received intelligence from individuals in Jordan to strike US military targets, as Washington continued air strikes and regional tensions spread across the Gulf.
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke called off his indefinite hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's appeal, while party representatives headed for talks with Union Health Minister JP Nadda over their examination reform demands.
The Centre tabled legislation to replace an ordinance increasing the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength, even as repeated protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and Ayodhya trust controversy disrupted both Houses.
The Opposition intensified its attack over the alleged examination irregularities as the Monsoon Session opened, with student issues taking centre stage inside Parliament.
Sharing the letter on X, the activist asked why restrictions were put in place on his movement if the police maintained that the activist had not been detained.
