India’s total renewable energy capacity crosses 200 GW mark

January 1, 2025 11:09 AM

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India’s total renewable energy capacity crosses 200 GW mark

Glimpses of 2024 in the special Year-Ender series. Take a look at the key initiatives and achievements of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The government continued its remarkable journey toward transforming India’s energy landscape in 2024. This progress is in line with India’s commitment t...

J&K: Anti-ropeway project agitation suspended in Katra

January 1, 2025 10:37 AM

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J&K: Anti-ropeway project agitation suspended in Katra

In Jammu and Kashmir the anti-ropeway project agitation in Katra town of Reasi district was suspended on the seventh day last evening after the Government and Sangharsh Samiti members reached at an agreement.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that as part of the agreement, all the 18 Sangharsh ...

US-led airstrikes hit military sites controlled by Houthi group in Yemen

January 1, 2025 10:22 AM

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US-led airstrikes hit military sites controlled by Houthi group in Yemen

In Yemen's capital, Sanaa, US-led airstrikes hit the military sites controlled by the Houthi group. According to a Houthi-run TV channel, key sites hit included the Defence Ministry building, the 1st Armor Division, and an ammunition manufacturing facility.      The strikes caused significant damage...

MP govt begins disposal of toxic waste from Union Carbide factory

January 1, 2025 10:16 AM

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MP govt begins disposal of toxic waste from Union Carbide factory

In Madhya Pradesh, on the instructions of the Central Government's Oversight Committee and the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, action is being taken to destroy the remaining 337 metric tonnes of chemical waste of Union Carbide located in Bhopal.      The packing, loading and transportation o...

Total annual groundwater recharge in country increased by 15 BCM in 2024

January 1, 2025 11:42 AM

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Total annual groundwater recharge in country increased by 15 BCM in 2024

The total annual groundwater recharge in the country has increased by 15 Billion Cubic Meter substantially and extraction has declined by three Billion Cubic Meter in 2024.      Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil yesterday released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the year 20...

9.5 million pilgrims visited Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in 2024

January 1, 2025 10:35 AM

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9.5 million pilgrims visited Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in 2024

In Jammu and Kashmir nearly 9.5 million pilgrims visited holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji last year despite back-to-back elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly in J&K and terror strike on Shiv Khori pilgrims at Reasi on June 9.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that ar...

West Bengal lifts Santosh Trophy by defeating Kerala 1-0

January 1, 2025 11:48 AM

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West Bengal lifts Santosh Trophy by defeating Kerala 1-0

In the Hockey India League, Hyderabad Toofans secured a bonus point with a 5-4 shootout victory over Delhi SG Pipers after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in Rourkela, Odisha, yesterday.        Hyderabad took an early lead with goals from Amandeep Lakra and Gonzalo Peillat via penalty corners. Delhi r...