New Delhi: India’s energy investment is likely to reach a record $170 billion in 2026, driven by a push towards renewable energy capacity addition, strengthening of transmission and distribution networks, and deployment of storage systems to support the grid and reduce curtailment, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest report.The power sector accounts…
Every major oil shock has left a mark on India, sometimes through inflation, sometimes through foreign exchange pressure, and occasionally through wider economic change. The country’s 1991 balance-of-payments crisis unfolded against a backdrop of rising oil prices. High crude costs later pushed difficult conversations around subsidies, fuel deregulation and energy security. More recently, shifts in…
India on Thursday urged members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to restore a fully functional dispute settlement system, saying the current mechanism has deprived countries of effective redressal, PTI reported.Speaking on the opening day of the WTO’s 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stressed the need to…
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Thursday that saffron shawls will not be allowed in educational institutions, amid the withdrawl of the February 2022 order brought in by the then BJP government that had effectively banned hijabs inside classrooms.Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah said the state government’s order allows students to follow existing religious…
The Board of School Education Haryana will declare the HBSE Class 12 Result 2026 on May 14, 2026. According to media reports, HBSE 10th Result 2026 is likely to be announced on May 17, 2026, shortly after the senior secondary results are released.A total number of 5.6 lakhs students had taken their exams this year…
Actress Meena’s opulent Chennai residence, reportedly built for Rs 10 crore two decades ago, is now rumored to have fetched a staggering Rs 100 crore. An NRI couple from the US is said to be the buyer of the traditional Kerala-style home. Meena herself has remained silent on the swirling speculation. Actress Meena’s Chennai home…
Faustino Oro is called “Messi of Chess” by his fans (Graphic made by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: “Lionel Messi has shaken hands with paradise. The little boy from Rosario, Santa Fe, has just pitched up in heaven. He climbs in a galaxy of his own… as he falls in love with the object in the world…
Odisha Class 12 result 2026: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) Odisha will declare the Odisha Class 12 result 2026 tomorrow, May 20, 2026. The result date was confirmed by Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Monday.According to the minister, the Higher Secondary or Plus Two results for Science, Commerce, Arts,…
Renault India recently launched the new 2026 Renault Duster SUV in the Indian market. Pre-bookings for the new Duster are already underway. Interested customers can book the SUV online or at their nearest dealership. The SUV is offered in five variants – authentic, evolution, techno, techno plus and iconic with prices ranging from Rs 10.29…
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States eased last week after climbing to its highest level in nine months, offering some relief to prospective homebuyers navigating a challenging housing market.According to Freddie Mac, the US-government-sponsored mortgage finance corporation whose weekly survey is widely regarded as a key indicator of US…