States

September 22, 2026 3:45 PM

Assam targets 6,000 MW renewable energy capacity by 2030: CM Himanta

Assam is targeting 6,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of its plans to make clean energy a key driver of the state’s economic growth, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. In a post on X on Monday, Sarma said green energy would be at the heart of Assam’s “next ...

September 22, 2026 9:58 AM

President Murmu to present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat

The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on Tuesday, with President Droupadi Murmu conferring the prestigious honours recognising achievements in Indian cinema for 2024. President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district, on Monday for a three-day visit...

September 21, 2026 12:46 PM

Rare leafless ‘ghost flower’ orchid discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Scientists have discovered a rare leafless orchid species, Gastrodia keyiensis, in a remote gorge along the Keyi River in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district, officials said on Monday. The elusive orchid, which has neither leaves nor chlorophyll and depends on soil fungi for nutrients, was f...

September 21, 2026 12:16 PM

Ayodhya Ram Temple: New CEO Mishra to take full charge today

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set for a key administrative change at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd) scheduled to assume full charge of temple operations on Monday. Mishra will oversee the temple's admini...

September 21, 2026 12:09 PM

Delhi-NCR likely to remain dry as temperatures hover around 35-36°C

Delhi-NCR is likely to experience predominantly dry weather on Monday, with no significant rainfall expected in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi is likely to witness mainly clear skies, while parts of t...