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Zero electricity bill, potential for additional income through net metering: Beneficiaries hail PM Surya scheme

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh and Odisha on Friday hailed the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, saying that the scheme has resulted in zero electricity bills, thereby cutting down down on their monthly expenditure, and has also provided the potential for additional income as the surplus electricity generated by the system is fed back into the grid through net metering.

India and Vietnam review cooperation in counter-terrorism, cyber security at fourth Security Dialogue

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Friday reviewed their cooperation across key areas, including economic security, maritime engagements, counter-terrorism, emerging technologies and cyber security, as the two countries held the fourth edition of their Security Dialogue in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

From Kuno to Kutch: Chasing India’s cheetahs across their new wild landscapes

IANS | October 16, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India’s cheetah story has entered a new phase. After the species disappeared from the country in the 1950s, Project Cheetah brought the animal back in year 2022.

EAM Jaishankar to host counterparts from UAE, US in Mumbai next week

IANS | October 16, 2026 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will host counterparts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) in Mumbai on October 19-20 and also attend the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the US as a Guest of Honour, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

'Unwarranted and uninformed': MEA condemns US Congresswoman's comments on India's electoral process

IANS | October 16, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India on Friday rejected US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's comments on electoral process in the country, terming them as "unwarranted, uninformed" and tantamount to interfering in the electoral practices of a fellow democracy.

'With arrival of SSR, SIR has become zero': Akhilesh Yadav’s swipe at EC’s new revision exercise in 17 states

IANS | October 16, 2026 5:47 PM

Lucknow, Oct 16 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday trained guns at the Election Commission’s new drive titled Special Summary Revision (SSR), stating that it has made the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) "null and void".

FSSAI issues notices to Radisson Blu Delhi operator, Flipkart and BigBasket over food safety violations

IANS | October 16, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said that it has issued notices to the operator of Radisson Blu Hotel here and e-commerce majors Flipkart and BigBasket over misleading claims for an edible oil, among other enforcement actions.

Days after 'Blue Drum' verdict, another Meerut court sentences woman, lover to death for murdering husband

IANS | October 16, 2026 3:46 PM

Meerut, Oct 16 (IANS) A court in Meerut on Friday sentenced Ravita and her lover, Amardeep, to death for murdering her husband, Amit Kashyap, and attempting to disguise the crime as a snakebite incident.

Delhi shopkeepers claim Rs 100 Crore daily losses due to protests; seek return to normalcy

IANS | October 16, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Traders and shopkeepers in Delhi on Friday expressed concern over the impact of ongoing protests on businesses, claiming that markets are witnessing a sharp decline in customer footfall and sales during the crucial festive season. They said the presence of security personnel, road restrictions and concerns among customers about visiting markets have added to their difficulties.

This is fight to save democracy, one should be prepared for any consequences: INDIA Bloc on speculation over Dipke's detention

IANS | October 16, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) As Delhi Police reached the house where Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke is staying, amid speculation that he would be detained by the cops ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march, leaders of the Opposition said on Friday that in the fight to save democracy one should be ready for any consequences, and that they support his stance.

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Zero electricity bill, potential for additional income through net metering: Beneficiaries hail PM Surya scheme

India and Vietnam review cooperation in counter-terrorism, cyber security at fourth Security Dialogue

From Kuno to Kutch: Chasing India’s cheetahs across their new wild landscapes

EAM Jaishankar to host counterparts from UAE, US in Mumbai next week

'Unwarranted and uninformed': MEA condemns US Congresswoman's comments on India's electoral process

'With arrival of SSR, SIR has become zero': Akhilesh Yadav’s swipe at EC’s new revision exercise in 17 states

FSSAI issues notices to Radisson Blu Delhi operator, Flipkart and BigBasket over food safety violations

Days after 'Blue Drum' verdict, another Meerut court sentences woman, lover to death for murdering husband

Delhi shopkeepers claim Rs 100 Crore daily losses due to protests; seek return to normalcy

This is fight to save democracy, one should be prepared for any consequences: INDIA Bloc on speculation over Dipke's detention

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