India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW mark

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In a major milestone for the nation's clean energy transition and climate action targets, India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity as on July 31, 2026, which accounts for over 54 per cent of country's total electricity generation capacity of around 552 GW, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Sunday.

IMD forecasts heavy rain across several states today

IANS | August 8, 2026 7:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Heavy rainfall is likely across several parts of India on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rain across northwest, central, east, northeast, west and peninsular regions.

Heavy rain triggers waterlogging, traffic congestion across Delhi-NCR; IMD issues red alert

IANS | August 7, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed continuous rainfall on Friday, bringing much-needed relief from heat and humidity but also causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several areas.

CM Yogi urges citizens to make Shravan month symbol of cleanliness, water conservation

IANS | August 3, 2026 6:48 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called upon the people of the state to dedicate the holy month of Shravan to service, cleanliness, water conservation, environmental protection and social harmony, saying the sacred period reflects the ideals of public welfare, respect for labour and collective responsibility.

Rahul, Priyanka expresses grief over Kerala rain deaths, urge Congress workers to join relief efforts

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:53 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 2 (IANS) Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by torrential rains in Kerala, as several parts of the state continued to grapple with a flood-like situation, landslides, and other rain-related incidents.

India surpasses US to become world's second-fastest growing solar energy market

IANS | August 2, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) India's installed solar power capacity has surged by a massive 50-fold from a mere 3 GW in 2014 to scale the 162.15 GW mark till June 30, 2026, marking the dawn of a new era in renewable energy, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Sunday.

Gujarat rains: CM conducts late-night review; over 16,500 evacuated

IANS | July 31, 2026 11:19 PM

Gandhinagar, July 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made a surprise late-night visit to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Friday to review the state's preparedness as forecasts indicated the possibility of a red alert in 10 districts on Saturday.

One lakh fishing vessels to be fitted with transponders developed By ISRO soon

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:56 AM

Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) One lakh marine fishing vessels across the country will soon be fitted with transponders under the Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS), officials said.

Gujarat leads nation in mangrove cultivation under 'MISHTI' scheme

IANS | July 30, 2026 10:52 PM

Gandhinagar, July 30 (IANS) Gujarat has emerged as the leading state in the country in strengthening coastal ecosystems by expanding the cover of mangrove cultivation under the Centre's MISHTI (Mangrove initiative for shoreline habitats and tangible incomes) scheme.

PM Modi assures Arunachal, Nagaland MPs of support to tackle floods

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured five Members of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland that the Central government would extend all necessary support and continue working in close coordination with the concerned state governments to effectively tackle the challenges posed by the ongoing heavy rainfall and floods.

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India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW mark

IMD forecasts heavy rain across several states today

Heavy rain triggers waterlogging, traffic congestion across Delhi-NCR; IMD issues red alert

CM Yogi urges citizens to make Shravan month symbol of cleanliness, water conservation

Rahul, Priyanka expresses grief over Kerala rain deaths, urge Congress workers to join relief efforts

India surpasses US to become world's second-fastest growing solar energy market

Gujarat rains: CM conducts late-night review; over 16,500 evacuated

One lakh fishing vessels to be fitted with transponders developed By ISRO soon

Gujarat leads nation in mangrove cultivation under 'MISHTI' scheme

PM Modi assures Arunachal, Nagaland MPs of support to tackle floods

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