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According to the data released by the Central Electricity Authority, solar power generation in the second quarter (Q2) of calendar year 2019 increased by 29 per cent year-on-year to 12,277 million units (MUs) compared to Q2 2018 during which approximately 9,514 MUs were generated by solar projects.

Solar installations up 335% in nine months

Installations grew despite market challenges, according to a report by Mercom India

10 Dec 2021 9:04 AM IST

Defense personnel carry a flag-draped casket of Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed forces Bipin Rawat at Palam airport in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (AP)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Rawat death a blow: Stick to unified...

India is moving towards a unified command of all the three wings of the defence services for the first time

10 Dec 2021 2:33 AM IST

India, having the maximum number of dams after the US and China, has been managing its affairs without a comprehensive legislation ensuring the safety of the gargantuan made-made structures so far though the need for one was first felt and talked about over 34 years ago. (Representational Image. DC File Image)

AA Edit | Floodgates of anger in dam law

Despite open objections raised by States like Tamil Nadu over Parliament passing of the Bill, the Union Government...

10 Dec 2021 1:23 AM IST

Late Gen. Bipin Laxman Singh Rawat (PTI)

AA Edit | A rare reformist general who could think global

Gen. Rawat arguably had the most nuanced operational understanding of engagement among his predecessor chiefs

10 Dec 2021 1:10 AM IST

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat (Late). (ANI)

Last rites of Rawat, wife to be held at Delhi Cantonment crematorium...

The funeral procession will start from Kamraj Marg after 2 pm and reach Brar Square crematorium

10 Dec 2021 12:53 AM IST

In a letter, Mr Dhankhar wrote to Ms Banerjee, he wrote that he is deeply concerned at Mamatas directives concerning BSF. (Representational Image. PTI)

Dhankhar asks Didi to review her call to limit BSF in West Bengal

The governor also sought the Trinamul Congress supremo to review her instruction

9 Dec 2021 11:33 PM IST

Under an air bubble pact between two countries, special international flights can be operated by their airlines between their territories. (AFP Photo)

India removes Singapore from list of 'at-risk' nations

Dozens of countries have imposed travel restrictions on the southern African nations since the mutation was discovered

9 Dec 2021 5:21 PM IST

The SKM, an umbrella body of over 40 farmers unions, has been spearheading the farmers movement against the three contentious agricultural reform laws and their other demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP. (Representational Image. PTI)

Farmers suspend protest, farm leaders to hold review meet on Jan 15

The announcement came after Central government assured them of forming a committee on MSP and withdrawing cases against...

9 Dec 2021 4:41 PM IST

According to ISRO, by firing Chandrayaan-2 on-board motors, the space craft will be moved into the lunar orbit. (Photo: PTI)

Two unmanned missions to be launched before flying Gaganyaan by end of...

Chandrayana got delayed due to the pandemic and maybe it will be launched by next year, Union Minister Jitendra Singh...

9 Dec 2021 4:12 PM IST

Air Marshal Manvendra Singh is Commander of Indian Air, informed IAF officials. (ANI Photo)

Air Marshal Manvendra Singh to lead investigation in IAF chopper crash

The accident claimed the lives of 13 people including the CDS General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat on...

9 Dec 2021 12:56 PM IST

Dilip Cherian | Shadow boxing over Aadhaar seems puzzling

Suspension of Indian Forest Service officer Bennichen Thomas by the Kerala govt has created a row between the Centre and...

9 Dec 2021 9:40 AM IST

Police guard an area after 14 civilians were killed by Indian security forces over the weekend in Mon district, Nagaland (Photo by AFP)

Wasbir Hussain | Nagaland firing's fallout: Spotlight back on AFSPA

During the past few days following the Mon incident, the chorus for the repeal of AFSPA has been growing across the...

9 Dec 2021 9:14 AM IST