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Thirteen States formulate green hydrogen policies; four in final stages: MNRE

The portal will facilitate transparent certification and regulatory compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India

17 Jun 2026 8:27 pm
Operation Tiger: Sena (UBT) split, Rajbhars SP exodus claim deepen opposition crisis

Political turmoil escalates as Shiv Sena (UBT) splits and Samajwadi Party faces defections, intensifying opposition challenges

17 Jun 2026 7:36 pm
Thangam Thennarasuchallenges TVK government to achieve lower annual borrowings in their term

Former finance minister of the state accuses the current TVK government of using White Paper to dodge poll promises

17 Jun 2026 7:17 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets tech leaders from Nasscom, Cognizant

Tamil Nadu CM engages with tech leaders to enhance collaboration and advance the states technology ecosystem and talent pipeline

17 Jun 2026 7:08 pm
Private sector push lifts defence production to record 1.78 lakh crore in FY26

Defence production in FY26 represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal years output of 1.54 lakh crore, says MoD

17 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
Where guns once roared, tourists now arrive

Keran, a once-volatile border village in Kashmir, now attracts tourists seeking scenic beauty and cultural experiences along the Line of Control

17 Jun 2026 6:26 pm
Tamil Nadu and IN-SPACe partner for a testing facility in Thoothukudi

The facility will serve as a manufacturing hub for launch vehicle components, satellite systems, propulsion systems, aerospace electronics, advanced composite structures, and other space hardware

17 Jun 2026 4:27 pm
Indias annual defence production surges to all-time high of 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26

The milestone represents a 15% growth over the previous fiscal year's output of 1.54 lakh crore and a staggering 110 per cent increase since 2020-21 when the figure was 84,643 crore

17 Jun 2026 10:36 am
Revanth Reddy, Kishan Reddy spar over Rs 13,600 crore Hyderabad Metro loan

Kishan Reddy dismissed allegations of delaying the IRFC loan for Hyderabad Metro, saying the Centre has supported Telanganas projects, while Revanth Reddy sought a meeting with the Railway Minister to resolve the issue.

17 Jun 2026 9:56 am
NEET paper leak: Google removes Telegram from Play Store, CEO Pavel Durov says ban is not a solution

The government has directed app stores to delist Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination

17 Jun 2026 7:36 am
Tamil Nadu pollution board drops scrutiny of Tata Electronics iPhone plant

Tata said independent tests and official analysis found no contamination, leading to closure of the case

16 Jun 2026 11:56 pm
Its not a white paper, its an empty paper, says former TN Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu

The government has brought out the white paper to hide its lack of administrative expertise and inability to fulfil the promises it made to the people, Thennarsu said

16 Jun 2026 9:01 pm
Karnatakas Gruha Jyoti review sparks debate over voter-linked welfare

The controversy follows a six-month audit of the scheme, which provides free electricity to households consuming up to 200 units a month.

16 Jun 2026 8:36 pm
Ageing population and rising debt could push Tamil Nadu towards a fiscal trap, says White Paper

Much can be achieved in increasing the revenues of the State by plugging the leakages and corruption in revenue collecting departments, the report adds

16 Jun 2026 8:26 pm
Reactor Pressure Vessel installed at Unit 5 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

RPVs are large, high-precision containment structures which houses the reactor core where the actual nuclear fission reaction takes place

16 Jun 2026 8:26 pm
CM Naidu invites global semiconductor manufacturers to invest in Andhra Pradesh

A semiconductor manufacturing facility would be established soon in the Rayalaseema region, further strengthening the states position in the high-technology manufacturing sector

16 Jun 2026 5:36 pm
Tamil Nadu OE spinning mills warn of 50% production cut over high cotton waste prices

Manufacturers say raw material costs remain unsustainably high despite a sharp fall in cotton prices.

16 Jun 2026 3:26 pm
Tamil Nadu CM announces full waiver of co-operative crop loans up to 75,000

The waiver would benefit 14.43 lakh farmers across the state and would entail the state government an additional expenditure of 5,932 crore and would ensure a big relief to the ryots, the government said.

16 Jun 2026 1:35 pm
Karnataka cements top export position with 19.7 lakh crore shipments in FY26

The Chief Minister highlighted Karnatakas strong multi-sectoral base, spanning technology, biotechnology, aerospace and manufacturing, underscoring its diversified economic strength.

16 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Centre bans OTC sale of cough syrups without doctor prescription, tightens norms

Amends Drugs Rules to curb misuse; distribution restricted to duly licensed pharmacies

16 Jun 2026 12:35 pm
Tamil Nadu to speed up rural development projects

The program aims to improve living conditions for vulnerable communities and renovate over 5,000 irrigation tanks

16 Jun 2026 11:56 am
Assam Finance Minister stresses expansion of tax base, technology-driven revenue mobilisation

The first budget session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly will begin on July 6

16 Jun 2026 8:45 am
Chandrababu Naidu invites National University of Singapore to set up campus in Amaravati

During his meeting with NUS President Tan Eng Chye, Chandrababu Naidu discussed academic collaborations, research partnerships and policy support, showcasing Andhra Pradeshs vision to transform Amaravati into a global education and knowledge hub

16 Jun 2026 7:02 am
Ashok Leyland signs MoU for old truck and bus replacement scheme in Delhi-NCR, offers 8% discount

The MoU with MoRTH marks the rollout of incentives aimed at replacing old commercial vehicles with cleaner alternatives, including electric models

15 Jun 2026 10:35 pm
Kolkata Municipal Corporations elections by December after delimitation of municipal wards, says Suvendu Adhikari

By December 7, through elections, the civic body will be handed over to elected representatives

15 Jun 2026 9:35 pm
India can save 2.27 lakh crore by easing renewable energy build limits, says study

The proposal to relax build limits drew an immediate response from Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahalad Joshi, who was attending the event

15 Jun 2026 9:15 pm
Govt declares chemical used to make contraband mephedrone controlled substance

2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone is most widely known as the primary starting material for manufacturing mephedrone, a psychotropic substance

15 Jun 2026 9:15 pm
Indian Army taps Israeli MEPRO X6 telescopic sights for NEGEV machine guns

RRP Defencse partners with Israels Meprolight to manufacture MEPRO X6 sights for Army

15 Jun 2026 7:55 pm
Andhra Pradesh partners with global logistics firm Aramex to boost exports

MoU positions Aramex as a strategic logistics and export-enabling partner in Andhra Pradeshs efforts to transform the state into a major export hub

15 Jun 2026 7:45 pm
MoDs in-principle approval for 500 cr National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur

The Army Design Bureau (ADB) has been designated as the single point of contact for coordination between the IIT Kanpur, state goverrnment and the Ministry of Defence

15 Jun 2026 7:30 pm
Gujarats new industry policy bets on flexibility to attract investors

Officials said the objective is to make incentives more responsive to the needs of different sectors and investment categories while improving ease of doing business.

15 Jun 2026 7:28 pm
From village hearths to global menus: How Kaladi cheese is getting a scientific makeover

The development could mark a turning point for the traditional dairy product, opening possibilities for large-scale marketing beyond Jammu and Kashmir.

15 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
Four Assam products get GI tag: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The products are Bihu Pepa, a traditional musical instrument, Bah Silpa (bamboo products) and Karbi Anglong and Deori handloom products

15 Jun 2026 1:35 pm
Centre allocates 8,500 crore for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme: Adhikari

Adhikari made the announcement while launching the state-wide 'Jan Kalyan Shivir' programme from Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district.

15 Jun 2026 12:54 pm
Kerala launches Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme for women, transgender persons

CM said that implementation of scheme would not impose any additional financial burden on KSRTC

15 Jun 2026 12:35 pm
Rebel faction of 20 Trinamool Congress MPs decide to merge with Tripura-based Nationalist Citizens Party, meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

The rebel Trinamool Congress MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and conveyed their decision to him. The group requested separate seating arrangements in Parliament.

14 Jun 2026 10:05 pm
How a pandemic experiment turned into Kashmirs homegrown chocolate enterprise

This Kashmiri mans chocolate products now reach consumers in India and abroad, offering people a taste of Kashmirs manufactured premium chocolates

14 Jun 2026 10:04 pm
Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman

Necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India, the embassy said in a post on social media.

14 Jun 2026 1:34 pm
War-footing action needed to resolve power cuts in TN: Senthilbalaji

TVK has delivered disappointment, after promising change, he alleged

14 Jun 2026 12:54 pm
Tamil Nadu weather: Cyclonic system to bring rains to northern TN

Moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur over Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Chennai, Tiruvannamalai, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts and Puducherry.

14 Jun 2026 9:57 am
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra meets West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

The meeting comes as Bengal focuses on fiscal consolidation, revenue growth and attracting investments amid a debt burden of Rs 7.6 lakh crore.

13 Jun 2026 10:53 pm
Coal Minister urges Telangana CM to inquire into SCCLs coal disappearance claims

Mines Minister Kishan Reddy emphasised that the continued growth and financial stability of SCCL are of paramount importance

13 Jun 2026 8:05 pm
India demonstrates elite air defence capability against Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles

The architecture relies heavily on next-gen, completely indigenous components, including high-power, long-range tracking radars, ultra-low latency network communication links and advanced kill vehicles designed to take down threats at hypersonic speeds

13 Jun 2026 7:33 pm
ICMR team reaches Keralas Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negative

Experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are also scheduled to visit the district

13 Jun 2026 5:53 pm
Active monsoon to bring heavy rain in sub-Himalayan region of Bengal: IMD

Thunderstorms are likely over the southern districts of the state, where the monsoon has advanced

13 Jun 2026 2:33 pm
India will give voice to aspirations of Global South at G7 Summit: Modi

At the G7, India will not only speak for itself, but it will also give voice to the aspirations of the Global South, he said

13 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
NEET schedule likely to delay TN engineering counselling

Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan said a decision on whether to postpone the engineering counselling would be taken in a day or two

13 Jun 2026 11:43 am
Alcohol industry raises alarm over Telanganas revised payment mechanism for TGBCL supplies

Industry bodies say the move violates commercial norms as 3,700 crore in dues remain unpaid

12 Jun 2026 9:22 pm