TN focuses on hydro upgrades, battery storage to meet peak power demand Chennai: With electricity consumption in the state rising rapidly and peak power demand scaling new highs every year, the state govt has shifted its focus to improving the efficiency of existing hydropower projects through renovation and upgradation and expanding battery energy storage to…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata: CM Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said all eligible women financially dependent on monthly assistance would be covered under the Annapurna Yojana, even if the number of beneficiaries rises by 20-30 lakh.He also announced that Sept 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, would be observed across Bengal as ‘Annapurna…
SAD MP from Bathinda Harsimrat Kaur Badal Bathinda: While the BJP is keeping its cards close to its chest, senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) functionaries have begun openly advocating a revival of the alliance between the two parties.The debate over a possible reunion, which gained momentum after SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal’s meeting with Prime…
Guwahati: A memorandum was submitted to chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday by the Bhumi Adhikar Joutha Sangram Samiti (BAJSS) demanding the unconditional release of land rights activist Pranab Doley, withdrawal of all cases against him and his associates in connection with the Ingle Pathar incident, and cancellation of the proposed hotel project on…
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh (File Pic) LUCKNOW: Calling for greater involvement of retired Air Force personnel in India’s defence manufacturing efforts, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Saturday said their experience could help connect military users with designers and private manufacturers.Speaking at a memorial lecture at Air Force Station, Kanpur, Singh said…
Among the six includes Lashkar-e-Taiba founders Hafiz Saeed. NEW DELHI: The Mumbai Police have asked the Union home ministry to use Interpol to serve court proclamation orders on six Pakistani nationals wanted in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.The move is part of the process to bring the six accused to trial in absentia,…
US Death Valley National Park. Photo credit: AP A 68-year-old French tourist died in California’s Death Valley National Park after his vehicle became stuck on a remote road, leaving him stranded in temperatures that reached 116 degrees Fahrenheit (46.7°C).According to the US National Park Service, Pierre Michel Formosa and a travelling companion were driving along…
Priyanka Chopra has opened up about the importance of cultural understanding in her marriage to Nick Jonas, saying that respect for each other’s roots is essential when two people come from different backgrounds.The actor reflected on her relationship with Nick and admitted that his willingness to embrace Indian culture has been an important part of…
SSC JE final answer key, response sheet 2025 out The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final answer keys along with the question papers and response sheets for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) Examination, 2025.The final result of the SSC Junior Engineer 2025 examination was declared on August 3, 2026.Candidates who appeared…
India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand’s run to a historic bronze medal at the BWF World Championships was no accident. It was the result of six weeks of targeted work, tactical tweaks and an unwavering emphasis on patience, said chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Saturday.The…
