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Exclusive: Centre may revive small hydropower scheme in Budget 2026 with 1.5 GW target

India, Jan. 15 -- The Union government plans to revive the small hydropower programme in the 2026 Budget, targeting 1.5 GW capacity. This initiative, dormant since 2017, aims to double India's hydro ... Read More


"Should we learn culture from BJP?": Priyank Kharge over allegations on officials' safety

Bengaluru, Jan. 15 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday hit back at the BJP's allegations, questioning their culture and pointing out instances of disrespectful behaviour by BJP leaders, i... Read More


Supreme Court snub shocks Vijay's Jana Nayagan, release now in deep trouble

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 15 -- In a setback for Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, the Supreme Court on Thursday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition filed by the makers of the upcoming Tamil film, ... Read More


PM Modi Salutes the Valor of the Indian Army on Army Day

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to the indomitable courage and resolute commitment of the Indian Army today. PM Modi lauded the ... Read More


Maharashtra local body polls: BJP leader Prakash Javadekar casts vote in Pune, calls it 'primary duty'

Pune, Jan. 15 -- Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday cast his vote at a polling booth in Balshikshan School in Pune for the Maharashtra l... Read More


I-PAC raids in Kolkata: SC stays FIRs against ED officers, seeks replies; next hearing on Feb 3

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the FIRs registered by the West Bengal police against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers in connection with searches conducted against the... Read More


SC declines producer's plea in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' certification case

India, Jan. 15 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with a Madras High Court order staying a single judge's direction to grant a "UA 16+" certificate to the Vijay-starrer Tamil film J... Read More


Presidents of European Commission, European Council to be chief guests at this year's Republic Day parade

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will pay a three-day State Visit to India from January 25 to 27 and... Read More


Jana Nayagan row: Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea for CBFC clearance for Vijay's movie

India, Jan. 15 -- The Supreme Court has refused to entertain Vijay-starrer Tamil film Jana Nayagan producer's plea for censor board clearance. It has asked the producers to approach Madras HC division... Read More


Jana Nayagan: Supreme Court dismisses producer's plea for CBFC clearance; Thalapathy Vijay's Tamil movie delayed further

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- SC refuses to interfere at this stage on the plea by the Jana Nayagan producer. While dismissing KVN Production's plea seeking CBFC clearance, the Supreme Court has asked the Jan... Read More