New Delhi’s power corridors lit up with a major announcement as the Modi-led Cabinet approved a ₹2,584.60 crore initiative to propel small hydro projects (SHPs) nationwide. Spanning 2026-27 to 2030-31, the scheme focuses on 1-25 MW installations, prioritizing hilly terrains and the Northeast where hydro potential remains largely unexplored. Job creation stands out as a cornerstone, with 51 lakh man-days during construction and sustained employment in rural operations. The decentralized nature slashes transmission losses, making these projects efficient for off-grid power supply. Funding varies by region: Border and northeastern areas get generous support up to ₹3.6 crore/MW or 30% cost…
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The political landscape in Assam heated up dramatically as sitting Congress MP Pradip Bordoloi switched allegiance to the BJP, dealing a pre-election body blow to the opposition. With assembly polls on the horizon, this high-profile exit has opposition leaders on edge and BJP jubilant. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Assam BJP chief Dilip Saikia labeled the development a ‘powerful message’ for Congress’s crumbling edifice. Bordoloi, no lightweight with his parliamentary experience and ministerial past, exemplifies the frustration boiling over in the party. ‘There’s no policy, no ear for grassroots voices— that’s why leaders like him are leaving,’ Saikia declared.…
A wave of indecency has swept through Indian entertainment, with songs glorifying sleaze and disrespecting women facing swift censorship and public fury. ‘Chunari Sarakne,’ starring Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi in KD: The Devil, exemplifies the rot. Dropped on March 15, its cheap innuendos and raunchy choreography ignited a firestorm, leading to a quick ban announced by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The National Commission for Women fired off notices, questioning how the Censor Board greenlit such filth. Rakib Alam, the lyricist, scrambled to clarify it was a Hindi adaptation of a Kannada song, not his original creation. Echoes of past debacles…
Maharashtra’s political corridors erupted in fury after Congress leader Nana Patole spotlighted a barbaric acid attack on a minor student in the state assembly. The Class 6 girl, aged 11-13, was doused with acid by an unknown assailant en route from school to her home in Vadgaon Pan, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, on March 17. Describing the aftermath, Patole painted a grim picture: the child’s face is horribly disfigured, with fears of irreversible eye damage, and she remains in serious condition. He lambasted the government, stating, ‘Even during assembly sessions, girls aren’t safe in Savitribai Phule’s Maharashtra. This exposes the home department’s…
New Delhi’s policy corridors buzzed with optimism as the Cabinet approved the ₹33,660 crore Bhavy Scheme on Wednesday. Under PM Modi’s leadership, this flagship program targets the creation of 100 state-of-the-art plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide, poised to ignite manufacturing revival and employment surge. Rooted in the proven NICDP framework, the initiative promises plug-and-play readiness: ready-to-use land, robust infrastructure, and one-stop services to slash setup times for industries. From easing permissions via single-window systems to investor-centric policies, every facet prioritizes business efficiency. Each park, spanning 100-1,000 acres, will boast comprehensive amenities—roads, utilities, sheds, warehouses, labs, worker hostels, and social infrastructure. Central…
In a candid analysis, Irfan Pathan foresees a testing IPL 2026 for Virat Kohli, the man who’s redefined Indian batting. Post-retirement from Tests and T20Is, Kohli’s singular focus on ODIs sets the stage for a unique T20 challenge in the IPL. Pathan, during a recent YouTube session, emphasized the mental and physical adjustments ahead. ‘Playing only one format isn’t straightforward. Kohli’s ODI brilliance is undisputed, even after breaks, but T20 demands instant aggression without rhythm,’ he explained. Kohli’s ability to conquer past hurdles fuels optimism, but Pathan warns of the format’s ruthlessness. The excitement builds around Kohli’s strategy to maintain…
In a landmark moment for Jamui district, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid foundations for development projects totaling Rs 914 crore during his Samriddhi Yatra stop on Wednesday. The initiatives span critical sectors, promising transformative change for the area. From Laghuar, the CM triggered the launch of 181 projects worth Rs 602 crore and foundation stones for 189 schemes costing Rs 312 crore via remote access, encompassing 370 projects in all. This massive investment highlights the state’s focus on grassroots development. Kumar meticulously reviewed ongoing works from prior announcements in Prakriti Yatra. A key highlight was the Kundghat…
LONDON – Hyrbyair Marri, a vocal supporter of Baloch freedom, has unleashed sharp criticism against Pakistan following its deadly airstrike on a major drug rehab center in Kabul. Labeling Pakistan a ‘cancer to regional peace,’ Marri tied the Monday assault on the Omid Hospital in Pul-e-Charkhi – which killed hundreds – to Islamabad’s pattern of deception and hostility toward Afghanistan. In a Wednesday social media statement, Marri mourned the tragedy, offering sympathies to grieving families and hopes for the wounded. He framed the attack as state-sponsored violence aimed at destabilizing Afghanistan and targeting innocent civilians alongside critical infrastructure. Pakistan’s occupying…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet has delivered good news for cotton farmers with the approval of ₹1,718.56 crore for CCI’s MSP procurement fund for the 2023-24 season. Announced by the CCEA, this financial allocation is designed to offer direct market intervention, ensuring farmers aren’t left vulnerable to price crashes. India’s cotton cultivation spanned 114.47 lakh hectares last season, yielding an estimated 325.22 lakh bales—roughly a quarter of the world’s supply. As one of the nation’s key cash crops, it supports 6 million farmers directly and generates jobs for 40-50 million in allied sectors like textiles and trade. Drawing from CACP…
The latest ICC rankings bring cheers for Bangladesh and New Zealand players. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s stellar show against Pakistan in ODIs has earned him the runners-up position among all-rounders, a jump of two rungs. His bowling figures—3/29 in the opener and 2/34 next—also lifted him nine places to tied 7th in ODI bowling. Tanzid Hasan’s breakthrough 107, his maiden international ton, catapults him 31 spots to 55th in batting rankings. Litton Das gains 10 places to 82nd. Bangladesh pacers Taskin Ahmed (up 12 to 28th) and Mustafizur Rahman (up 13 to 47th) also advanced impressively. Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha,…