Govt says no advisory issued to pause financing of new green energy projects

Govt says no advisory issued to pause financing of new green energy projects

This has been done so that the financial institutions can adopt a calibrated and well-informed approach while evaluating proposals for financing any manufacturing facility in solar PV manufacturing sector and explore and expand their solar PV manufacturing portfolio to upstream stages like solar cells, ingots-wafers and polysilicon as well as solar module ancillaries like solar glass and aluminium frames, etc., as well, rather than being limited to financing solar PV module manufacturing facilities alone, the official statement explained. 8 days ago
Congress' Nehru legacy honour claim falls flat as scrutiny reveals 'insult' to Ambedkar during UPA rule

Congress' Nehru legacy honour claim falls flat as scrutiny reveals 'insult' to Ambedkar during UPA rule

What emerges is not merely a debate over history but a struggle for political ownership of Ambedkar's legacy. Sonia Gandhi's recent remarks at the launch of The Nehru Centre India encapsulate Congress' defensive posture. In a lengthy post, she lamented what she described as "systematic attempts" to denigrate Nehru, accusing the ruling establishment of trying to erase his contributions and destroy the foundations of the nation. 8 days ago
Crime

Delhi Police bust multi-state scam syndicate with suspected Chinese links

Technical surveillance helped identify the key directors of the fake firm -- Shivam Singh, a resident of Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh, and Lakshay, a resident of Delhi, the Delhi Police said in its press note. Investigators found that Rs 10.38 lakh from the defrauded amount had been routed through Belcrest-connected accounts. 9 days ago
Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

Forging iron curtain of East: India's bold bet on multipolar future

This alliance is not an act of fealty but enlightened pragmatism, a catalyst for India's transcendence beyond Western orbits toward a sovereign multipolarity. By steering with intellectual clarity, unwavering resolve, and iterative refinement, perhaps commissioning an independent impact audit by mid-2026, India can transform the Eastern iron curtain from a mere shield into a dynamo of global influence, redefining multipolarity not as chaos, but as opportunity. 9 days ago
At least 23 died after a massive fire broke out in a birch night club at Goa's Arpora in the midnight. Most victims are staff including 4 tourists. Cylinder blast is suspected.

'We saw huge flames': Eyewitness accounts on Goa club fire that killed 25

Residents and tourists in the vicinity recounted confusion and panic as the incident unfolded. A local resident who rushed to the scene after learning about the fire said, "I saw the news this morning and rushed here. Last night, we only heard a very loud siren but we didn't realize what had happened. We thought something had happened on the road, nothing serious. But in the morning we found out that such a big tragedy had occurred..." 9 days ago
PM Modi calls for contribution to Armed Forces Flag Day fund; hails their devotion to nation

PM Modi calls for contribution to Armed Forces Flag Day fund; hails their devotion to nation

"On Armed Forces Flag Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who protect our nation with unwavering courage. Their discipline, resolve and spirit shield our people and strengthen our nation. Their commitment stands as a powerful example of duty, discipline and devotion to our nation. Let us also contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund," his post on X read. 9 days ago