Seeking to increase the Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) capacity to 5,000 mw from 700 mw, the Centre Friday cleared a Rs 5,070 crore scheme to push development of floating solar projects along with storage set-ups with a minimum capacity of 2 hours. These aim to utilise existing water reservoirs to set up solar plants, helping…
NEW DELHI: Centre’s fiscal deficit hovered around 18% of the full year’s estimate at the end of the first quarter, despite elevated capex and a slower growth in tax revenue due to the impact of GST rationalisation.During April-June, the Centre’s tax revenue was 3.7% higher at just over Rs 9 lakh crore, compared with a…
Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan has once again found himself at the centre of online criticism following one of his interviews. During an interview, the ‘Dhamaal 4’ actor opened up about the poverty he experienced in his early years and how those struggles continue to influence his mindset even today. Recalling his struggles in…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) The East Zone selectors have defended their decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, describing the move as part of a long-term leadership plan rather than an indication of the team’s pecking order.While Ishan Kishan‘s appointment as captain was widely expected, the decision to hand…
The dramaturgical perspective of society suggests that everyone is performing, constantly managing impressions depending on who is watching. If Only, written, directed and produced by Vidushi Mehra, explores this school of thought. Set in Mumbai’s Hindi film industry, it suggests that for those chasing success in showbiz, the performance never really ends. There is no…
On Friday, when Taslima Nasrin (at the airport on Friday in pic left) returned to Kolkata after 19 years, it was business as usual at city pockets around Ripon Street, AJC Bose Road, Beniapukur, Darga Road and adjoining neighbourhoods that saw widespread protests back in 2007 On Friday, when Taslima Nasrin (at the airport on…
Schools, colleges in Ahmedabad closed today Ahmedabad: In view of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad, authorities have declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the city on Saturday.The decision comes after the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board had earlier announced holidays on July 31 and…
Mauli Jagran residents scramble for water from a tanker as shortages continue and taps run dry across the area Mauli Jagran residents scramble for water from a tanker as shortages continue and taps run dry across the area Mauli Jagran residents scramble for water from a tanker as shortages continue and taps run dry across…
Pune: Following the death of a 17-year-old two-wheeler rider in a hit-and-run accident at Narhe on July 11, the Pune police on Thursday registered a case against the unidentified car driver and the owner of the two-wheeler that the minor was riding.An officer from the Narhe police said the accident occurred around 9.30pm on July…
Lucknow: Responding to viral videos showing repair work at multiple locations on the newly inaugurated Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said the maintenance activities were being undertaken as a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incidents.Facing criticism over alleged lapses in quality checks before the expressway’s inauguration, engineers and…
