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Bhutan completes Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project, power capacity rises 40 per cent

Thimphu, Aug. 28 -- The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan has been successfully completed with the synchronisation of its last and final unit, Unit 6 (170 MW), with the power gr... Read More


US to get first Tamil goddess temple in Texas with idols made in India

Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Tamil community in the United States is set to get its first temple dedicated to Goddess Samayapuram Mariyamman in Texas, according to the temple committee. The temple is being ... Read More


Teachers cross one crore mark for first time, dropout rates decline: Education Ministry's UDISE+ report

New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- India's total number of school teachers has crossed the one crore mark for the first time in any academic year, according to the Ministry of Education's 2024-25 Unified District ... Read More


"God forbid if it had rained for four days, situation would be like 2014": J-K CM Omar Abdullah on flood preparedness

Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the flood situation in the region and expressed concern over the damage caused by two days of continuous rainfa... Read More


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Israeli FM Gidon Saar, reaffirms 'vital' bilateral cooperation

Washington, Aug. 28 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) met Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar to reaffirm the strong bilateral cooperation between the two nations, a step ... Read More


Cabinet approves restructuring & extension of PM SVANidhi scheme till 2030

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, extending its lending period... Read More


J-K CM Omar Abdullah calls 2025 floods a 'shocking eye opener,' questions past govt's efforts

Srinagar, Aug. 27 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took a veiled dig at the previous governments on Wednesday, highlighting the similarities between the 2014 and 2025 floods in the re... Read More


Punjab murder case accused Vishnu Vishnoi arrested in Goa

North Goa, Aug. 27 -- Vishnu Vishnoi, a 32-year-old wanted in a Punjab murder case, was arrested in Goa on August 26 by a special police team. Six others who were detained with him were later release... Read More


Flood-like situation emerges in Kashmir Valley after continuous rainfall

Srinagar, Aug. 27 -- A flood-like situation has emerged in the Kashmir Valley following continuous rainfall, causing rivers and streams to swell above the danger mark. The administration has declared... Read More


Vibrant Gujarat regional conferences to spotlight state's green energy leadership

Gandhinagar, Aug. 27 -- With the State's strong vision and ambitious Mission 100 GW by 2030, North Gujarat is set to showcase its renewable energy leadership in the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional C... Read More