The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments totalling Rs 40,150 crore for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at strengthening renewable energy capacity and regional infrastructure.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the Kamala Hydro Electric Project (1,720 MW) and the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (1,200 MW),…
GUWAHATI: Manipur’s ethnic unrest that began three years ago between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo has now hardened into entrenched hostility, and widened to include Naga groups, particularly in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts.The fresh conflict between Tangkhul Naga and Kuki has its roots in Litan in Ukhrul district in Feb this year, when a Tangkhul Naga…
NEW DELHI: India’s oil basket recorded $113.49 a barrel in March, the highest in four years, due to disrupted global supplies amid the conflict in West Asia. In March 2023, the oil basket had reached $112.87 after the Ukraine war broke out, but it slowly eased. The cost of crude for Indian refiners was pegged…
Pregnancy and childbirth bring with them a range of transformative changes for a woman that are physiological, psychological, and emotional all at once. From the time of conception to carrying a life in her womb for months, the journey alters not just her body, but also reshapes and readjusts her emotional and mental wiring to…
The rollout of stricter fuel efficiency rules for cars in India could be pushed back. The Centre may defer the implementation of the next phase of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, commonly referred to as CAFE 3.0, beyond April 2027.The issue has reached the highest levels, with the Prime Minister’s Office holding discussions with…
Abhishek Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma registered an unwanted record during the IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals, falling for a golden duck and leaving the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in stunned silence. Known for his attacking approach, Abhishek was dismissed off the very first ball by Royals…
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have complained to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the DJ’s song choice and comments during their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5, according to a report by The Indian Express. In the complaint,…
LUCKNOW: As Uttar Pradesh continues to reel under a spell of scorching summer heat, one district in Bundelkhand region stands out for a grimmer reason — emerging as the hottest city in the world twice and in Asia thrice in the past one month.Bundelkhand’s Banda district not only emerged as the hottest place in India…
NEW DELHI: Pro-Jaish-e-Mohammed Telegram channels on Monday circulated news of the death of Maulana Masood Azhar’s elder brother, Hakim Mohammad Tahir Anwar. The cause of death is not known. A funeral message said that the prayers will be held at 11 pm at Jamia Usman-o-Ali in Bahawalpur.Sources said Anwar was one of the five brothers…
NEW DELHI: With LPG availability remaining critical, oil marketing companies may resort to delivering underweight cylinders for more equitable distribution of cooking gas.While petroleum ministry officials dismissed reports suggesting OMCs may start selling 10 kg gas in 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders, calling them “highly speculative”, refiners confirmed such a proposal was pending before govt….