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IREDA's loans disbursements jump 31% in Q1; loan book rises 27%

New Delhi, July 1 -- State-run Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) sanctioned Rs.11,740 crore loans in the first quarter of FY26, up 29% compared to Rs.9,136 crore in the same peri... Read More


Operation Sindoor: India plans to fast-track launch of 52 defence surveillance satellites to enhance space-based observation

India, July 1 -- India is eyeing to speed up the launch of its 52 defence surveillance satellites to enhance space-based observation, particularly on borders with China, Pakistan and in the Indian Oce... Read More


Union Cabinet clears Rs.1-trillion RDI Scheme to boost private-sector innovation in deep-tech, AI and green industries

New Delhi, July 1 -- In a major push to bolster private-sector research and innovation, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs.1-trillion corpus for the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) S... Read More


'I was in the room when JD Vance spoke to PM Modi': Jaishankar refutes Trump's ceasefire claim again

Washington DC/IBNS, July 1 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has again refuted US President Donald Trump's claim that he usedtrade as a way to stop the military conflict between India and Paki... Read More


Afghanistan: Surging returns from Iran overwhelm fragile support systems, warns UN

India, July 1 -- More than 700,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Iran so far this year, including 256,000 in June alone, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Monday, ... Read More


Tibetans assemble in Dharamshala to attend special prayer for Dalai Lama

India, July 1 -- A large number of Tibetans assembled in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on Monday to attend a special prayer for religious leader Dalai Lama, who will turn 90 on Jul... Read More


Bell, Mandhana headline ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings

India, July 1 -- England fast bowler Lauren Bell and India's stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana have registered huge gains in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings after stellar performances in the openi... Read More


Indian Navy executes high-risk rescue operation on Palau-flagged tanker in Arabian Sea

India, July 1 -- Demonstrating rapid operational readiness and its unwavering commitment to seafarer safety, the Indian Navy undertook a high-risk firefighting and rescue operation on-board Palau-flag... Read More


'To my friend who has always taken chances...': Shah Rukh Khan cheers Anupam Kher over Tanvi The Great

Mumbai/IBNS, July 1 -- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has cheered his "friend" and colleague Anupam Kher over upcoming film Tanvi The Great which also marks the latter's return as director. An up... Read More


'To my friend who has always taken chances...': Shah Rukh Khan cheers Anupam Kher for Tanvi The Great

Mumbai/IBNS, July 1 -- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has cheered his "friend" and colleague Anupam Kher for upcoming film Tanvi The Great which also marks the latter's return as director. An upc... Read More