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 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.
The scheme offers tax exemptions, registration fee waivers and other incentives to commercial vehicle owners replacing older trucks and buses with electric or BS-VI models.
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.
Suvendu Adhikari claimed that the memory of the 21 July martyrs had been exploited for political and personal gain.
The tests are important to achieve accuracy of synchronisation between the new and upgraded technology and the rolling stock.
The West Bengal Rifle Association (WBRA) has urged Sports minister Indranil Khan to recommend upgrading the Asansol Rifle Club to a National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) of Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Eastern India.
For over a month, West Bengal football enthusiasts stayed glued to television screens till the early morning hours to watch World Cup matches.
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.
Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the government currently has no plan to remove the tax on long-term gains from equity investments.
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.
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.
The Central Government on Monday clarified that there is currently no proposal under consideration to provide any special financial assistance package or debt-relief mechanism for the State of Punjab.
Suvendu Adhikari claimed that the memory of the 21 July martyrs had been exploited for political and personal gain.
One tweet, one number after another. Paper leaks, crores of students, zero convictions. Rahul Gandhi did the math the government has spent weeks avoiding.
In a move aimed at ensuring transparent use of public funds and timely delivery of tourism projects, the Uttar Pradesh Government on Monday began a statewide ground review of its proposed Tourism and Religious Affairs Action Plan for the 2026 to 2027 financial year.
Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the government currently has no plan to remove the tax on long-term gains from equity investments.
President Droupadi Murmu reached Chisinau, Moldova, this morning on the first leg of her week-long visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania.
The tests are important to achieve accuracy of synchronisation between the new and upgraded technology and the rolling stock.
The West Bengal Rifle Association (WBRA) has urged Sports minister Indranil Khan to recommend upgrading the Asansol Rifle Club to a National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) of Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Eastern India.
The event was attended by Dr Basant Garg, IAS, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), PSPCL, and Er Inderpal Singh, Director (Distribution).
The protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in New Delhi on Monday seemed to be one of the biggest challenges to the Narendra Modi government since the farmers' agitation forced the repeal of the three contentious farm laws in 2021.
