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India steel exports grow by a third between April-December, govt data shows

India produced 117.6 million metric tons of finished steel between April-December, while consumption stood at 119.3 million metric tons

12 Jan 2026 1:06 pm
North India shivers under intense cold wave; Magh Mela draws devotees despite biting chill

According to IMD, the city's maximum temperature is expected to hover around 20 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to drop to 7 degrees Celsius as cold conditions intensify

12 Jan 2026 9:50 am
Censor politics: The delay of actor-turned politician Vijays Jana Nayagan likely to redraw TN poll alliances

While Vijays fans are disappointed and angry, political experts say the delay will likely act as a springboard for the actor to re-start his political ambitions after it suffered a setback with the loss of lives in his rally at Karur in September.

11 Jan 2026 1:49 pm
Punjab, Telangana flag higher fiscal burden due to VB G RAM G; demand more funds in FY27 Budget

In a pre-Budget meeting, the opposition-ruled states said MGNREGA changes will weaken the employment guarantee and are against the spirit of cooperative federalism

11 Jan 2026 10:01 am
Karnataka Governor returns two Bills, gives assent to 19 legislations

The returned bills relate to Scheduled Castes sub-classification and amendments to the Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority Act.

9 Jan 2026 8:05 pm
Ashok Leyland opens EV manufacturing plant in Lucknow, boosting UP industrial growth

CM Yogi said Uttar Pradesh has moved from an unfavourable investment climate before 2017 to becoming a preferred destination for domestic and global investors.

9 Jan 2026 3:05 pm
Newer value therapies need to come under the insurance umbrella: Immuneel CEO

Company has partnered with Impact Guru and CarePal Money for financing options for patient on CAR-T therapy

9 Jan 2026 2:53 pm
Sun Pharmas innovative research firm SPARC cuts workforce by 40%

The projected number of people in the company is 246 by FY27, down from 409 people in FY24

8 Jan 2026 8:03 pm
BHEL wins coal gasification order for coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha

The project will deploy BHELs indigenously developed Pressurised Fluidised Bed Gasification technology, marking its first commercial-scale application

8 Jan 2026 7:29 pm
Air India takes delivery of first Dreamliner after privatisation

An official on Thursday said Air India completed the title transfer of the Dreamliner at the Boeing's Everett factory in Seattle on January 7

8 Jan 2026 2:09 pm
CongressBJP embrace to gain power in Maharashtra civic body

State leaders warn action against local leaders who formed alliance

7 Jan 2026 9:07 pm
Maduro capture shows arrogance of American imperialism: Kerala CM

Pinarayi Vijayan warned that the US targeting of countries not aligned with its interests could extend beyond Venezuela, citing remarks by President Donald Trump on Cuba and Greenland.

7 Jan 2026 12:09 pm
AIADMK alleges 4 lakh crore loot by DMK in 56 months, submits dossier to Governor

AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami alleged corruption across multiple departments, including municipal administration, highways, power and excise.

7 Jan 2026 10:52 am
From treaty restraint to strategic build-out: India fast-tracks Chenab hydropower

Beyond new builds, authorities have also moved to optimise output from existing assets

6 Jan 2026 7:01 pm
Flame size in AP blowout on the wane: ONGC

The team has also been able to change the flame to a vertical direction

6 Jan 2026 6:55 pm
Uttar Pradesh cabinet clears incentives to attract 3,000 crore semiconductor investments

The policy offers interest subsidies, GST exemptions for 10 years, power tariff support, and employee cost reimbursements.

6 Jan 2026 2:55 pm
Kerala plans plastic recycling industrial park in Kochi

Brahmapuram near Koch has been identified as a potential site for the plastic recycling industrial park

6 Jan 2026 12:13 pm
Chinese products have now disappeared from UP markets: CM Adityanath

Speaking at a meeting with delegation from the Canadian Hindu Chambers of Commerce, the Chief Minister also said the government is supporting all 9.6 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) units in the State

5 Jan 2026 7:57 pm
Somnath Swabhiman Parv A 1,000 Years of Unbroken Faith (1026-2026)

Celebrating 1,000 years of faith, resilience, and cultural significance

5 Jan 2026 8:59 am
DMK runs Tamil Nadu on 20% cut money, says Amit Shah at mega rally

Addressing a massive BJP rally, Shah accused the DMK of dynasty politics, anti-Hindu actions, failure to protect women, farmers and workers, and turning the state into a biomedical waste dumping ground

5 Jan 2026 5:55 am
Tamil Nadu to start distribution of free laptops to students from Monday

In the first phase, Chief Minister MK Stalin will distribute the laptops to college students at a function

4 Jan 2026 1:00 pm
Blast at SVS Pharma in Anakapalli SEZ, no casualties reported

The explosion took place between 4.15 pm and 4.30 pm at the pharmaceutical unit located in the Rambilli Special Economic Zone.

3 Jan 2026 7:01 pm
Karnataka survey finds strong public trust in elections and EVMs, sparks political row

The findings are drawn from a study titled Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Evaluation of Endline Survey of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of Citizens, published by KMEA under the Department of Planning, Programme Monitoring and Statistics.

2 Jan 2026 8:04 pm
Maharastra govt to frame SoP to curb sale of bogus seeds

The SoP will lay down measures to fix accountability of seed companies and distributors

2 Jan 2026 8:02 pm
Tourism in Pahalgam rebounds eight months after terror attack

Local tour operators said tourists have again begun streaming into the destinations on the eve of the New Year, though most visitors preferred day trips and avoided overnight stays.

2 Jan 2026 6:55 pm
TN received investment commitments of 2.07 lakh cr in 2025: TRB Rajaa

The MoUs signed are expected to generate over 4 lakh job opportunities in the State, Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa said

2 Jan 2026 10:58 am
Kashmirs handicraft exports slump on tariffs, weak festival orders and competition

Consignments remained subdued, with buyers holding back due to cost sensitivities, shipping delays and overall market uncertainty

1 Jan 2026 7:05 pm
GSRTC bus fares hiked by 3% from first day of 2026

GSRTC stated that it has not hiked the local bus fares for the first 9kms of a ride taken by any passenger, while a nominal 1 has been increased on fares applicable between 10-60km journey

31 Dec 2025 8:07 pm
Gujarat targets Surat to become Indias 1st slum-free city

Jitu Vaghani said that about 5.5 lakh houses are expected to be constructed in Gujarat during the next five years under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

31 Dec 2025 7:59 pm
Uttarakhand hydropower site accident: two monorail trains collide, 109 injured

he trains were being used to transport workers and construction material at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) site, partly owned by NTPC.

31 Dec 2025 10:51 am
Feels surreal: Gulmarg turns into new year hotspot as fresh snow looms

Hotel occupancy in Gulmarg has risen by around 60-70 per cent compared to the levels seen in October and November

30 Dec 2025 6:54 pm
Delhi govt explores AI tie-up with IIT Kanpur to track pollution sources

The proposed initiative aims to shift pollution control from reactive measures to real-time, data-driven interventions through dynamic source apportionment.

29 Dec 2025 8:00 am
Delhi records 'very poor' air quality; foggy conditions likely to persist

The city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 355 at 9 am, the Central Pollution Control Board data showed

27 Dec 2025 10:41 am
Wegovy pill will address needle-phobic people with obesity, but no India launch just yet

Wegovy, an oral weight-loss pill, aims to help needle-phobic individuals, but its launch in India is delayed

26 Dec 2025 8:58 pm
EPFO offices to be revamped into single-window service centres, says Mandaviya

EPFO will undertake mission-mode KYC verification to launch a dedicated digital platform for simplified claim filing and faster settlements

26 Dec 2025 8:01 pm
Delhi records 'very poor' air quality

Delhis air quality deteriorates to very poor with an AQI of 310, expected to remain hazardous for six days

26 Dec 2025 10:05 am
Tamil Nadu Startup Data Voucher Scheme draws 150 applications

The first tranche of reimbursements is expected to be released during Umagine TN 2026 in Chennai

25 Dec 2025 6:56 pm
Finolex, MMF support upgraded human milk bank for newborns in Pune

Since 2022, the milk bank has supported over 2,200 infants with more than 1,500 litres of donor milk

24 Dec 2025 6:51 pm
China aims to reset India ties amid LAC calm, US report says

Arunachal Pradesh figures as part of Chinas core interests in Beijings vision of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation by 2049, according to a report by the US Department of War.

24 Dec 2025 5:51 pm
Central laboratory confirms avian flu outbreak in parts of Alappuzha, Kottayam districts

Officials ramp up monitoring and response efforts as confirmed cases of avian flu raise concerns for local poultry farmers amid peak holiday season sales

23 Dec 2025 11:57 am
Piyush Goyal to visit Chennai, to meet TN Guv, Edappadi K Palaniswami

Goyal will also meet AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami

23 Dec 2025 10:48 am
TN Chief Minister Stalin reviews the progress of Iconic projects

Initially, the scheme started with 155 projects and subsequently many new projects were added

22 Dec 2025 8:52 pm
India will never open up its dairy sector for any country: Goyal

New Zealand exporters to gain duty free access for dairy for re-exports opening door to greater collaboration, says Todd McClay

22 Dec 2025 8:06 pm
Delhi air on verge of severe; AQI at 398 as thick haze shrouds capital

With the sun largely obscured by clouds and suspended pollutants, visibility was greatly reduced

20 Dec 2025 7:57 pm
Over 97 lakh voters deleted from Tamil Nadu draft electoral after SIR

Chennai, Chengalpet, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore were among the constituencies with the highest percentage of deletions at 35.5 per cent, 25.2 per cent, 23.1 per cent, and 20.1 per cent respectively

19 Dec 2025 7:55 pm
Grape crop damage affects raisin exports from Maharashtra

The damage has been most severe in Nashik and Sangli regions

19 Dec 2025 7:47 pm
Government to set up Bureau of Port Security to strengthen coastal and port safety

The issue was discussed at a high-level meeting convened on Friday by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah

19 Dec 2025 6:55 pm
Karnataka Cabinet clears C&D waste project, irrigation, infra works worth thousands of crores

The C&D waste project will be implemented for 15 years at an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore

19 Dec 2025 8:58 am
Delhi Air Pollution LIVE: Delhi chokes - AQI very poor, BS-VI entry ban, no PUC no fuel in force

The Great Smog of London shows how a crisis can trigger lasting reform. Delhi is edging towards a similar tipping point, with AQI levels lingering in the hazardous-to-severe range for weeks, damaging health, disrupting daily life, and causing deadly accidents. While pollution sources are well known, official responses remain largely reactive. Chinas experience shows that sustained, tough measures can deliver results. The real test is whether Indian governments will act decisively before the dama

19 Dec 2025 6:50 am
Gov is committed to jet engine development: Rajnath

As on November 2025, out of the 565 challenges given under iDEX, a total of 672 winners have emerged, including 96 winners from the 77 challenges related to the IAF, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

18 Dec 2025 7:49 pm