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June 6, 2026 3:23 PM

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India’s solar capacity rises from 2.8 GW to 155 GW in 12 years

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today said that India's solar capacity has grown from 2.8 gigawatt to 155 gigawatt in the last twelve years. In a social media post, Mr Shekhawat said that over 4 million homes are illuminated by solar energy, and the doubling of solar c...

June 6, 2026 3:05 PM

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Nominations for Padma Awards 2027 open till July 31

Nominations for the Padma Awards 2027 will remain open till 31st of July. The Ministry of Home Affairs has said that the nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards, which started on 15th of March, will only be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal. The Padma Awards, namely, Padm...

June 6, 2026 2:58 PM

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EAM Dr S. Jaishankar extends greetings on BIMSTEC Day

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar extended greetings on the occasion of BIMSTEC Day. In a social media post on Saturday, Dr Jaishankar said that BIMSTEC is advancing shared prosperity, connectivity, and resilience across the Bay of Bengal region. He added that India reaffirms its commitment ...

June 6, 2026 2:32 PM

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Rare wild cat Caracal spotted in Kuno National Park after several decades

A rare wild cat called Caracal has been spotted in Kuno National Park in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh after several decades, marking a significant milestone in the state's wildlife conservation efforts. The sighting came during a recent camera trap survey. Welcoming the development, Chief ...

June 6, 2026 2:00 PM

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Andhra Pradesh: JSP names Lingamaneni Ramesh as Rajya Sabha candidate

In Andhra Pradesh, Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan has announced Lingamaneni Ramesh as the party’s candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. The announcement was made through an official statement issued by the party. Lingamaneni Ramesh is scheduled to file his nomination papers today....

June 6, 2026 1:56 PM

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29th India-US Army to Army Staff Talks held in Hawaii

The 29th Edition of the India-US Army to Army Staff Talks (AAST) was held in Hawaii, co-chaired by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy) and Lieutenant General Joel Vowell and the Deputy Commanding General of the US Army Pacific. The discussions focused on strength...