India’s installed solar capacity reaches nearly 136 gigawatts: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | March 12, 2026 12:09 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The country’s installed solar capacity has reached nearly 136 gigawatts, accounting for almost half of India’s renewable energy capacity, and this growth demonstrates what sustained policy commitment and innovation can achieve, according to Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi.

Congress deletes LPG shortage post using photo from 2011 after criticism

IANS | March 12, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over LPG shortages and rising fuel prices, the Congress party sparked debate on social media after sharing a post on platform X that criticised the government. However, the party later deleted the post following widespread criticism for using an old photo.

Massive fire guts nearly 400 slums near Matiala fish market in Delhi

IANS | March 12, 2026 10:55 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A massive fire broke out near the Matiala fish market in Delhi, engulfing hundreds of slums and triggering panic among residents. The blaze destroyed nearly 300 to 400 slums, leaving several families homeless and prompting urgent calls for assistance from the government.

Kashmiri Pandit youth seeks to rebuild trust between communities in Valley

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:44 PM

Srinagar, March 11 (IANS) Away from the public glare, a Kashmiri Pandit youth is quietly trying to reshape the image of Kashmir for the younger generation without carrying the unpleasant baggage of migration and bitterness between communities created by violence over the past three decades.

Self-Help Group women in Sirmaur turn skills into income

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:23 PM

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), March 11 (IANS) Women from self-help groups in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh are making remarkable strides towards financial independence by producing and selling a variety of handmade products.