Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s long association with cinema has entered a new phase with the launch of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, highlighting the region’s cultural heritage and enduring appeal to filmmakers. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day festival at the Kashmir International Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on Tuesday, September 8, where he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara. During his Vadodara visit around noon, Modi will dedicate three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Weak monsoon conditions and a lack of rain have pushed temperatures above normal across several parts of Kerala, leading to a rise in electricity consumption and prompting authorities to caution that partial power restrictions may be imposed during evening peak hours. According to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kottayam recorded Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India-France relations have entered a new phase, with the two countries further strengthening their special global strategic partnership. Addressing the inauguration of the Swaminarayan Temple in Paris virtually, Modi said the partnership was built on deep-rooted cultural and political ties that have stood the test of Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal on Sunday rejected reports that inadequate coal supplies from the Centre were responsible for reduced power generation at Punjab’s thermal plants, saying the state has sufficient coal stocks. The ministry said PSPCL’s three thermal plants, with a combined capacity of 2,300 MW, had coal stocks at around 117% of Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a video featuring glimpses of his conversations with fellow passengers during his metro journey to the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) programme and back on Saturday evening. Sharing the video on X, Modi wrote, “Metro moments… Conversations during last evening’s journey to SRCC and back.” Read More…
Chandigarh: Punjab Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Saturday said a severe shortage of coal across the country has aggravated the power crisis in the state, leading to a 1,500 MW decline in power generation. According to an official statement, the shortage has forced major thermal power plants in Punjab to operate below their full Read More…
New Delhi: Coal production and supplies at Coal India Limited (CIL) are expected to improve as heavy rains in coal-producing regions ease. CIL supplied 322.90 million tonnes (MT) of coal between April and August 2026, up 6.7% from the same period last year. Daily production rose from 1.36 MT during the first three days of Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on becoming the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in Italy’s postwar history. Modi said the milestone reflected the trust and confidence placed in Meloni’s leadership by the Italian people. He also credited Meloni’s friendship with India for playing an important role Read More…
Mumbai: Gujarat is expanding its economic focus beyond traditional industries, with the state government placing greater emphasis on emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green hydrogen and renewable energy, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Thursday. Addressing an event in Mumbai ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat 2027 summit, Patel said new-age industries would play Read More…