BJP leader Nitin Nabin led a rally in Kolkata, criticizing Mamata Banerjee for her electoral losses and asserting that the state has embraced nationalist leadership and political change following the recent electoral outcomes. BJP Leaders Lead ‘Loktantra Bachao’ Rally in Kolkata After leading the BJP’s ‘Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao’ march in Kolkata on Monday, BJP … Read more
India’s renewable energy sector has secured over Rs 6 lakh crore in investments over two years. PM Modi highlights clean energy as the future of economic security, targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity in the next decade. Renewable Energy Sector Surge Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said the renewable energy sector had attracted … Read more
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is expected to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kavali town today. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and issued safety protocols, while Odisha monitors reservoir levels as a precautionary measure. Cyclone Murasu Approaches Andhra Pradesh Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is likely to … Read more
The Delhi government has mandated that contractors ensure statutory bonus payments for outsourced workers by November 30, 2026, under the new Code on Wages 2019, warning that principal employers will be held liable for any defaults. GNCTD Mandates Statutory Bonus Payments for Outsourced Staff New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): The Labour Department of the … Read more
The Saket District Court has ordered Tihar Jail authorities to provide security for Aaftab Poonawala after he alleged receiving death threats from inmates, emphasizing that the safety of an undertrial prisoner is a top judicial priority. Court Intervention in Tihar Jail Security Aaftab Amin Poonawala, who is accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, has … Read more
A fire sparked by a blast occurred at the HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. Authorities confirmed the blaze was extinguished, with no injuries reported, and have initiated a safety enquiry into the incident at the facility. Incident Overview at HPCL Refinery Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 3 (ANI): A fire broke out following a … Read more
State-run oil companies IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL have floated a joint tender for 15 crore litres of biodiesel at Rs 88 per litre to support the national biodiesel-blended diesel programme for the November 2026 to January 2027 period. Oil Companies Issue Major Biodiesel Tender New Delhi [India], November 2 (ANI): State-run oil marketing companies Indian … Read more
Germany reaffirms its long-term partnership with India’s energy transition at BRESE 2026, as India hits its 50 percent non-fossil fuel capacity target ahead of schedule while expanding solar and green hydrogen initiatives globally. Germany Strengthens Renewable Partnership with India New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Head of Division – Economic Cooperation and Development at the … Read more
The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the ‘Mana Mitra’ WhatsApp platform, allowing residents to report cyclone-related emergencies and disruptions directly to authorities for faster relief and on-ground intervention during Cyclone Murasu. AP Government Launches WhatsApp Platform for Cyclone Relief Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): In an effort to provide swift assistance to citizens … Read more
A man murdered a college student in Odisha after she rejected his marriage proposal. Sasmita Behera went missing from her Jadupur village home. Her body, bearing a deep cut on the throat, was found in a water-filled ditch the next morning. A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering a 21-year-old college student in … Read more