Fifth unit of Kudankulam nuclear power project likely to be operational by year-end | India News

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 (ANI photo) MUMBAI: The fifth unit of the 1,000-MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu—a joint Indo-Russian project—crossed a significant milestone on Monday with the erection of reactor pressure vessel inside the reactor building for its fifth unit, according to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Current indications…

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100 foreign trips, 78 countries: PM Modi marks diplomatic milestone during visit to France, Slovakia | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to France and Slovakia marks a significant diplomatic milestone, as he undertakes his 100th foreign trip since assuming office in 2014. The landmark visit underscores India’s sustained global outreach under PM Modi’s leadership and comes at a time of heightened engagement with key international partners.The Prime Minister…

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NCPI’s political journey: How a little-known party with Rs 75 became central to TMC rebellion | India News

NEW DELHI: The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a little-known political outfit registered only in 2023, has suddenly found itself at the centre of national politics after 20 dissident Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs announced on Sunday that they would merge with the party and back the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The…

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AAP accuses Badal family, SAD of politicising Akal Takht in video row linked to Bhagwant Mann | India News

NEW DELHI: Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Baltej Singh Pannu on Monday accused the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Badal family of using revered Sikh institutions for political gain, saying they were “dragging” them into a political battle in a bid to regain public trust.Pannu made the remarks while responding to recent claims…

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Inside Uttar Pradesh’s policing overhaul: Technology, crime control and governance reforms | India News

Over the past nine years, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a significant transformation in its law and order environment. Given its vast geographical spread and population exceeding 24 crore, maintaining public safety has always been a complex governance challenge. The approach of the Yogi Adityanath-led UP government, often referred to as the ‘UP Model’ of policing,…

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Uttarakhand emerges as hospitality hotspot as top hotel brands expand presence | India News

Uttarakhand emerges as hospitality hotspot as top hotel brands expand presence Taj, Westin, Hyatt and Lemon Tree have all established a presence in Uttarakhand. The influx of branded properties marks a shift in how the state is positioned in India’s hospitality market. Uttarakhand’s accommodation landscape, once dominated by guesthouses and government rest houses, now includes…

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NCERT Restores Original ‘Dancing Girl’ Image in Textbook After Controversy | India News

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has decided to replace the altered image of the iconic “Dancing Girl” figurine in its Class 9 arts textbook with the original version following criticism from academicians and historians.NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani, told ANI, that the matter was reviewed as soon as it came to the…

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Major hotel brands bet big on Uttarakhand as hospitality investment surges | India News

Taj, Westin, Hyatt and Lemon Tree have all established a presence in Uttarakhand. The influx of branded properties marks a shift in how the state is positioned in India’s hospitality market. Uttarakhand’s accommodation landscape, once dominated by guesthouses and government rest houses, now includes properties that compete inthe lifestyle and luxury segment. Policy behind the…

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