Exclusive:New Electricity Policy 2026 sets ambitious targets per capita electricity consumption of 2,000 kWh by 2030

Exclusive:New Electricity Policy 2026 sets ambitious targets per capita electricity consumption of 2,000 kWh by 2030

22-01-2026 

The Ministry of Power announced the release of a new “Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026”. The Draft NEP 2026 aims to transform the power sector for meeting the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

The policy,…

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Becomes a Hit Among Passengers

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Becomes a Hit Among Passengers

22-01-2026 

Investigation revealed that the first commercial run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train (Train No. 27576) between Kamakhya (KYQ) and Howrah (HWH) has received an overwhelming response from passengers. 

With all seats getting booked within…

A book on ‘Ram Janmabhoomi Movement’ Released

A book on ‘Ram Janmabhoomi Movement’ Released

22-01-2026 

The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, gas released the book “Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response”, authored by former Secretary to the Government of India Shri Surendra Kumar Pachauri, at…

AI for All - Building an Inclusive Future for Women, Youth, and the Workforce, writes Kavita Bhatia

AI for All - Building an Inclusive Future for Women, Youth, and the Workforce, writes Kavita Bhatia

22-01-2026 

As India gears up to host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, the most impactful stories are not about algorithms or automation, but about inclusion. 

The true promise of AI lies in amplifying human potential, especially among women,…

Exclusive:Why Lucknow Called UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City?

Exclusive:Why Lucknow Called UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City?

22-01-2026 

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a fast-expanding urban hub with nearly 40 lakh residents and 7.5 lakh establishments. This rapid growth brings complex challenges in waste management and environmental sustainability. 

The Lucknow…

Breaking News- IWDC meet may push forward Centre-State collaboration for Inland Water Transport project

Breaking News- IWDC meet may push forward Centre-State collaboration for Inland Water Transport project

22-01-2026 

The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) will be held on January 23, 2026, at Kochi, Kerala, with the objective of highlighting the achievements of the Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector and outlining its future vision.

Jharkhand Govt. undertakes engagements on global best urban development practices in UK

Jharkhand Govt. undertakes engagements on global best urban development practices in UK

22-01-2026 

A delegation from the Government of Jharkhand, led by Sudivya Kumar, Minister of Urban Development & Housing, undertook a series of engagements in Coventry, United Kingdom, focused on learning global best practices in sustainable urban development,…

Postal Channel Enabled with Export Benefits for MSMEs in India

Postal Channel Enabled with Export Benefits for MSMEs in India

22-01-2026 

The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, has operationalised the extension of export benefits—Duty Drawback, Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) and Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)—for…

‘Emergency’ declared to contain a wild Tusker on a rampage, killings 22 persons in Jharkhand

‘Emergency’ declared to contain a wild Tusker on a rampage, killings 22 persons in Jharkhand

21-01-2026 

The Jharkhand government has declared what an official of the state government described as an "elephant emergency" after a wild elephant went on a deadly rampage in West Singhbhum district. 

Forest officials said a rogue male…

Jharkhand Govt-Tata Steel Inked MoU for Rs.11,000 crore investment in Green Steel Technologies

Jharkhand Govt-Tata Steel Inked MoU for Rs.11,000 crore investment in Green Steel Technologies

21-01-2026 

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Jharkhand government and Tata Steel Limited on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The agreement outlines…