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Undeclared electrical loads, unbalanced connections key cause of summer power outages: Experts

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) As temperatures rise and electricity demand peaks during the summer months, power infrastructure experts have pointed to undeclared and unbalanced electrical loads as a major contributor to localised power outages in urban areas, urging consumers to take proactive measures to reduce stress on the distribution network.

Higher reservoir levels, food stocks boost India's resilience to El Nino: Report

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India is better positioned to withstand the impact of a potentially weak monsoon and emerging El Nino conditions this year, backed by higher reservoir levels, record foodgrain stocks and structural improvements in the economy, according to a report released on Monday.

Govt to take further steps to attract foreign investment: FM Sitharaman

IANS | June 15, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the government would be taking further steps to attract more foreign capital into the country, and the measures announced for the bond market were only the beginning.

Property values near Jewar Airport may rise up to 20 pc annually: Industry

IANS | June 15, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The commencement of commercial flight operations at the Noida International Airport in Jewar is expected to significantly boost real estate activity in the region, with property values projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 15-20 per cent over the next four to five years, according to industry experts on Monday.

Delhi Cyber Police bust Rs 1.56 crore online investment fraud racket, arrest two

IANS | June 15, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) In a major action against cyber-enabled financial crimes, the Cyber Police Station of Delhi Police's Shahdara District has busted an online investment fraud racket linked to transactions of approximately Rs 1.56 crore and arrested two persons for allegedly operating mule bank accounts used to route and conceal proceeds of cyber fraud.

200 Stanford graduates walk out during Sundar Pichai's speech: Report

IANS | June 15, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai faced protests and walkouts as he delivered the keynote address at Stanford University’s commencement, even though he skipped mentioning artificial intelligence to avoid getting booed, a report has said.

Wholesale inflation at 9.68 pc in May, new WPI series launched with 2022-23 base year

IANS | June 15, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday said that it launched a revised Wholesale Price Index (WPI) series with 2022-23 as the new base year and reported wholesale inflation at 9.68 per cent in May.

India well-positioned for sustained economic growth: FM Sitharaman

IANS | June 15, 2026 11:10 AM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India has performed reasonably well on the economic front, but cautioned against taking the country's growth story for granted, stressing that continuous innovation, reforms and institutional strengthening are essential to sustain long-term momentum.

Partnership with France continues to unlock new opportunities for co-innovation: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 15, 2026 10:28 AM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that as India advances towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, the partnership with France continues to unlock new opportunities for co-innovation and technological advancement, while fostering solutions that serve not only our two nations but the wider world.

IndiGo commences operations from Noida International Airport, to connect 16 destinations

IANS | June 15, 2026 9:41 AM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Monday became the first airline to commence flight operations from Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.

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Undeclared electrical loads, unbalanced connections key cause of summer power outages: Experts

Higher reservoir levels, food stocks boost India's resilience to El Nino: Report

Govt to take further steps to attract foreign investment: FM Sitharaman

Property values near Jewar Airport may rise up to 20 pc annually: Industry

Delhi Cyber Police bust Rs 1.56 crore online investment fraud racket, arrest two

200 Stanford graduates walk out during Sundar Pichai's speech: Report

Wholesale inflation at 9.68 pc in May, new WPI series launched with 2022-23 base year

India well-positioned for sustained economic growth: FM Sitharaman

Partnership with France continues to unlock new opportunities for co-innovation: Piyush Goyal

IndiGo commences operations from Noida International Airport, to connect 16 destinations

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