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 Monsoon Session opened with sharp political exchanges as the Samajwadi Party intensified its attack over alleged NEET irregularities and demanded stronger safeguards for competitive exams.
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.
Four occupants of the car and the truck driver lost their lives in the collision near the Virul Interchange, while the truck's cleaner remains hospitalised with serious injuries.
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.
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.
Araghchi, who is reportedly facing criticism from Iranian hardliners, however, added that Iran is not Venezuela, "where you take one person and everyone else gets scared and backs down".
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.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni breaks down in tears after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final loss to Spain and casts doubt over his future as national team manager.
Enzo Fernández’s stoppage-time dismissal left Argentina facing extra time with 10 men, while Lionel Scaloni said he would reflect on his future after the defeat.
Ben Duckett's 141 and Jacob Bethell's all-round display helped England beat India by 27 runs at Lord's despite Rohit Sharma's 138 to seal the ODI series 2-1.
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.
Explosions were reported across several Iranian cities, while power outages hit Khormoj and Gulf states activated air defences against incoming missiles and drones.
The Monsoon Session opened with sharp political exchanges as the Samajwadi Party intensified its attack over alleged NEET irregularities and demanded stronger safeguards for competitive exams.
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.
Apart from pending legislation, the government plans to introduce new Bills on income tax, MSME reforms, Supreme Court judge strength and birth registration during the session scheduled to run until August 13.
Ben Duckett's 141 and Jacob Bethell's all-round display helped England beat India by 27 runs at Lord's despite Rohit Sharma's 138 to seal the ODI series 2-1.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni breaks down in tears after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final loss to Spain and casts doubt over his future as national team manager.
Four occupants of the car and the truck driver lost their lives in the collision near the Virul Interchange, while the truck's cleaner remains hospitalised with serious injuries.
In May 1849, on a misty afternoon, the British botanist Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker stood on a steep, wind-carved ridge in the Lachung Valley.
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.
Global concern surfaced after the Assam Police arrested a prominent activist while he was protesting against a public-private partnership tourism venture near the world-famous Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
