New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The power sector in coming times is going to become enormous and it is crucial for Discoms to be strong, prosperous, and financially empowered, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Wednesday, adding that strong Discoms means improved services and greater sensitivity towards consumers.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on its earlier verdict concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and directed that status quo be maintained until further orders.
Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) The elevation of Nitin Nabin as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has brought immense joy and pride to his family, with his in-laws expressing deep happiness and confidence in his leadership as he assumed one of the most significant responsibilities in Indian politics.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Wednesday teamed up with four space startups to build India’s first private Earth observation satellite constellation.
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted an interim protection from coercive police action to the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, in a case registered against him at Chandrakona Police Station in West Midnapore district.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved equity support of Rs 5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Sambhal, Jan 21 (IANS) Police on Wednesday put in place elaborate arrangements to seize the property of Shariq Satha, the alleged mastermind of the Sambhal violence, following a court order directing the attachment of his house located in the Nakhasa police station area of Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to the financial year 2030-31 along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday commenced the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national Capital. The three-day conference is poised to be the largest global gathering of its kind hosted by India in the field of democracy and election management, bringing together election administrators, policymakers, academics, and experts from across the world. Welcoming the delegates, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar highlighted India's ancient democratic system while addressing the delegates.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday declared 167 drug samples tested by the Central and state drugs regulatory authorities as ‘not of standard quality (NSQ)' in its monthly drug alert for December.
