From lighting lives to powering livelihoods: TERI’s LaBL 2.0 targets the next billion | India News

New Delhi [India], At a defining moment in India’s clean energy transition, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) launched LaBL 2.0 (Lighting a Billion Lives 2.0) at an inspiring ‘Dinner of Hope’ in New Delhi — reimagining decentralized renewable energy as a catalyst for green livelihoods, women-led entrepreneurship, and measurable climate action. NEW DELHI: At…

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Nasir–Junaid murder case: Accused Monu Manesar gets big welcome as he returns to Gurugram village after bail | India News

Screen grab: X/@KumaarSaagar NEW DELHI: Monu Manesar, the accused in the 2023 killing of cousins Junaid and Nasir, returned to his native village in Gurugram on Sunday after securing bail from a Rajasthan court. He was welcomed by the residents with drums, garlands and celebrations, locals said.Manesar, whose real name is Mohit Yadav, had been…

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‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata questions timing of President venue row before Bengal polls | India News

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday rejected allegations of a protocol breach during President Draupadi Murmu’s programme in Siliguri, questioning the timing of the criticism and suggesting it was “politically motivated”.“You are targeting Bengal on the eve of assembly elections by saying whatever pleases…

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‘Conscious decision’: Ex-Bengal governor says reasons for resignation will remain confidential till ‘right time’ | India News

NEW DELHI: CV Ananda Bose, who stepped down as West Bengal governor after a sudden resignation, said on Sunday the move was a “conscious decision,” even though he remained tight lipped about the reasons for his exit.Bose said the reason behind his resignation will “remain confidential till the right time comes”.Speaking to reporters at the…

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‘Greatest force of change’: On Women’s Day, Rahul Gandhi shares video of interaction with girl students in Keralam – watch | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hailed women as the “greatest force for change” while extending his wishes on International Women’s Day.The Lok Sabha leader of opposition also shared a video capturing his conversation with young female students in Keralam.“The conversation with young students in Kerala was truly inspiring. Their confidence and determination…

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Mamata absent, no water in President Murmu’s washroom, garbage on road: Centre, Bengal govt spar over ‘lapses’ at Santal event | India News

President Droupadi Murmu and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) Amid a political storm over alleged “lapses” during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal, the Centre has asked the state government to submit a response by 5 pm on Sunday over suspected violations of protocol related to venue and route arrangements, sources told…

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Government takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutions | India News

Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw NEW DELHI: The government said the Chips to Startups (C2S) programme under India Semiconductor Mission has made progress towards its target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design over ten years, with students in 315 academic institutions currently participating in chip design training.Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini…

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‘Pillars of progressive nation’: President Murmu, PM Modi hail ‘nari shakti’ on International Women’s Day | India News

President Murmu and PM Modi President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to “nari shakti” on the occasion of International Women’s Day, celebrated worldwide on March 8 every year.President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on the occasion and described women as the “pillars of a progressive nation”.In a post on X,…

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Congress: US calling India ‘good actor’ is evidence of PM Modi’s cowardice | India News

NEW DELHI: After slamming the Modi government for the US “permission” to India for Russian oil imports, Congress Saturday attacked the BJP over the comment from American treasury secretary that India has been a “good actor” for agreeing to stop imports from Russia on US demand – calling it evidence of PM Modi’s “cowardice”.AICC spokesperson…

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