India Crosses 300 GW of Installed Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

August 8, 2026 9:19 PM

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India Crosses 300 GW of Installed Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

India has achieved a major milestone in its clean energy journey, with the country crossing 300 Gigawatts of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity.   In a social media post, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted that India’s renewable energy capacity has sur...

Rising River Levels Trigger Fresh Flood Concerns in Odisha
Jajpur: A fisherman uses a makeshift craft to catch aquatic animals in the floodwaters of the Kani River following severe flooding in Jajpur district, Odisha, on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

August 8, 2026 8:25 PM

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Rising River Levels Trigger Fresh Flood Concerns in Odisha

Flood threat is mounting in Odisha with rising Baitarani and Salandi rivers triggering fresh concerns in Bhadrak and other low-lying areas. Several villages in Bhadrak face inundation following breaches at vulnerable points along river embankments, while rising water levels are being closely monitor...

Jharkhand Students’ Agitation Over Exam Irregularities Intensifies

August 8, 2026 8:04 PM

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Jharkhand Students’ Agitation Over Exam Irregularities Intensifies

The students’ agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC and other competitive examinations is intensifying. The matter has now reached the Supreme Court, while talks between the state government and various student organisations are underway.    A petition has been filed in th...

UPI Payments to Remain Free for Consumers: Govt

August 8, 2026 8:00 PM

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UPI Payments to Remain Free for Consumers: Govt

The Government has clarified that UPI will remain free for consumers and all Person-to-Person transactions will continue to be free of charge. The Finance Ministry in a statement said, consumers will not face any transaction charges while making payments through UPI, while the vast majority of merch...

I-Day Celebrations: IAF Band to Perform in Thiruvananthapuram on August 12, 13

August 8, 2026 7:45 PM

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I-Day Celebrations: IAF Band to Perform in Thiruvananthapuram on August 12, 13

As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Defence Forces and other Armed Forces across the country will organise special band performances. In Keralam, under the aegis of the Southern Air Command, the Indian Air Force Band will present a musical tribute to the nation at the Nishagandhi Audi...