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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


Since nineteen fifty-six: Nigeria, oil and the Niger Delta, By Iniruo Wills

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- Thursday 15th January marks seventy years since colonial Nigeria and the oil industry began their continuing joint dating of the Niger Delta region. Over forty years before that re... 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


Andhra family serves 158 dishes to son-in-law in mega Sankranti feast. Minister says 'traditions, love, hospitality'

India, Jan. 15 -- A family from Tenali in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district has captured widespread attention after turning this year's Sankranti celebrations into a remarkable display of tradition and... 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


Javid Dar meets Union Agriculture Minister

NEW DELHI, Jan. 15 -- Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Jammu & Kashmir, Javid Ahmad Dar, today called on the Union Minis... 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


Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather addresses book review event of 'Durr-e-Naayaab' at JU

JAMMU, Jan. 15 -- Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, today addressed the Book Review event of 'Durr-e-Naayaab', a biography of Shaheed Wali Mohammad Itoo, at... Read More