India okays 18 hours a day power supply to Nepal till Dec 31

IANS | September 14, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India has approved a proposal to supply power to Nepal for 18 hours a day till December 31 this year, following the extensive damage caused to the Himalayan country’s hydropower projects in the devastating flash floods, an official statement said on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi’s BRICS menu post triggers backlash from BJP leaders; SP supports LoP's views

IANS | September 14, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) BJP leaders have reacted to Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s recent posts on the BRICS Summit, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saying the Congress leader was unable to appreciate the country’s diplomatic achievements. However, the SP stressed the need to respect India’s diverse food traditions.

VHP welcomes HM Shah's UCC announcement; says move will advance women, child rights

IANS | September 14, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement regarding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all the NDA-ruled states, saying the move would prove to be a milestone in advancing women's and children's rights by eliminating gender inequality and discrimination in the country.

PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17

IANS | September 14, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, bringing together global semiconductor companies, policymakers, investors, researchers, start-ups and academia to showcase India’s expanding capabilities across the semiconductor and electronics value chain.

India’s BRICS presidency boosts development agenda of Global South

IANS | September 14, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India’s 2026 BRICS presidency has succeeded in highlighting that the concerns of developing countries should not be treated as peripheral to global governance, and made a positive contribution to the development agenda of Global South, according to a new report.