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Karnataka to set up urban policing innovation centre to future-proof city policing: Home Minister Priyank Kharge

Karnataka to set up urban policing innovation centre to future-proof city policing: Home Minister Priyank Kharge

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Home Minister Priyank Kharge | Photo Credit: File Photo The Karnataka government is planning to establish a Karnataka Urban Policing Innovation Centre (KUPIC) to strengthen urban policing through technology, research and innovation, Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Thursday. The proposal was discussed during a detailed review meeting with senior police officers and expert advisory groups to examine the framework for the proposed centre, which aims to prepare the State’s urban police force for emerging challenges. Addressing the meeting, Mr. Kharge said rapid urbanisation has brought significant changes in the nature of crime, public safety concerns and traffic management, making it essential to adopt advanced technological solutions and institutionalise innovation within the policing system. The proposed centre will focus on research, innovation and technology development to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of urban policing. It will leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, smart surveillance systems and digital platforms to improve policing capabilities and support evidence-based decision-making. The centre will prioritise the development of technology-driven solutions for smart surveillance, efficient traffic management, …

PM Surya Ghar sees more than tripling of daily rooftop solar installations in 9 months: MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi

PM Surya Ghar sees more than tripling of daily rooftop solar installations in 9 months: MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi

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Thenhi village becomes the first ‘PM Surya Ghar’ Model Village in the district under the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme with the installation of a 142-kilowatt community solar plant, in Dhamtari on Wednesday | Photo Credit: ANI India’s flagship PM Surya Ghar scheme has seen daily rooftop solar installations surge more than three-fold in the past nine months, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said at the seventh CII International Energy Conference on Thursday. “The pace of [daily] installations has increased about 3.2 times in just nine months from 5,000 installations per day in October 2025 to over 16,328 per day in July 2026,” he said. Separately in his address, the Union Minister also stated that India has added non-fossil capacity of more than 300 gigawatts (GW) a decade ago and is “on path to cross 500 GW capacity by 2030”.   Mr. Joshi also reiterated that the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has more than 50 lakh beneficiaries with one lakh beneficiaries added every six days.   The flagship scheme seeks to provide free electricity to households by facilitating the installation of rooftop …

Union Minister JP Nadda assures full Central support for relief work

Union Minister JP Nadda assures full Central support for relief work

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Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on Thursday visited flood-hit areas in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district and assured the Centre’s full support for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts following the recent flash floods and landslides. Nadda visits worst-hit areas Nadda toured Possa village and the adjoining NEEPCO colony, where he said the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stands firmly with the people of the state during the crisis, officials said, reported PTI.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Telangana attracted 150 GCCs in last 20 months: IT Minister

Telangana attracted 150 GCCs in last 20 months: IT Minister

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Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu inaugurating the GCC of JLL Business Services (JBS) in Hyderabad on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Arrangement Telangana welcomed nearly 150 global capability centres (GCCs) over the last 20 months generating more than 1.5 lakh high-value technology jobs, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said here on Thursday (August 6, 2026). At a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and global restructuring are reshaping the technology industry, “our GCC strategy is designed to future-proof employment by creating the jobs of tomorrow,” the Minister said inaugurating a 1.20 lakh sq. ft. GCC of JLL Business Services (JBS) in Hyderabad. The city continues to demonstrate innovation-led GCCs are a powerful engine for investment, resilience and high-value job creation as technology companies across the world are restructuring and consolidating their traditional IT operations. “For years, JLL has been the compass guiding global companies towards the right investment destinations. Today, that compass points to Hyderabad and for good reason,” Mr. Sridhar Babu said. JLL Business Services is global commercial real estate …

No proposal to blend ethanol with aviation fuel: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

No proposal to blend ethanol with aviation fuel: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

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Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday dismissed claims that the government plans to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), saying there is no such proposal under consideration and urging people not to spread misinformation about aviation safety, reported the PTI. His remarks came after former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the government was planning to mix ethanol with ATF, raising concerns over flight safety. In a post on X, Naidu described the claims as “completely false and irresponsible”. He said there is no proposal to blend ethanol with aviation fuel and warned that spreading incorrect information about aviation safety could create unnecessary anxiety among air travellers. The minister stressed that passenger safety remains the government’s highest priority. “The claim that the government plans to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) is completely false and irresponsible. There is no such proposal. Ethanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are entirely different and should not be conflated. SAF is an internationally certified aviation fuel recognised by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) …

‘No proposal to extend Parliament session’: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju

‘No proposal to extend Parliament session’: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju

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Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said there was no proposal to extend the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament or convene a special session between August 16 and 18 to take up bills implementing women’s reservation or delimitation. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi (Sansad TV) His comments came on a day he met Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to end the logjam in both Houses. Gandhi, however, stuck to his demand for a statement from Union home minister Amit Shah on the use of force against protesting students on July 20 and a discussion on the Ram Temple donation theft, people aware of the details said. “There is no proposal to extend any dates of the Parliament session. There is no special session to be held from August 16 to 18 on the women’s reservation and delimitation bills,” Rijiju said. Also read: Govt-opposition stand-off continues as Rahul sticks to demand for Shah’s statement Govt rules …

R Madhavan is proud that his friend Vijay is now chief minister of Tamil Nadu, says this about his future in politics

R Madhavan is proud that his friend Vijay is now chief minister of Tamil Nadu, says this about his future in politics

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Since actor Vijay not only won the elections with his own party but also became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, it seems to have renewed interest among stars who want to switch fields in the future. While R Madhavan is happy that his friend brought about a change in the state, here’s what he said when asked whether he also plans to follow in his footsteps. R Madhavan is proud of his friend Vijay, whom he has known for years now. R Madhavan about Vijay winning elections Madhavan spoke to filmmaker KS Ravikumar as part of the promotions for his upcoming film, GDN. The duo spoke about everything from politics to cinema in the interview. When asked to weigh in on the present-day politics in TN after Vijay became the CM, Madhavan remarked that ‘lot of good things are happening’. When Ravikumar mentioned that it was heartening to see someone who was part of the film industry rise to such a powerful position, Madhavan agreed and said, “Yes, to see the political landscape change …

Kerala govt plans new housing project to resettle fishers, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Kerala govt plans new housing project to resettle fishers, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

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Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan | Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala plans to launch a new housing project for fishers which would address the “shortcomings” in the existing ‘Punargeham’ initiative, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said on Wednesday. At a post-Cabinet press briefing here, Mr. Satheesan said it has been a long-standing complaint of the fishers that the funds released under Punargeham were insufficient. One of the flagship projects of the previous CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, Punargeham was aimed at relocating fishermen families from within 50 meters of the tidal line. The project was envisioned to resettle families residing in areas exposed to coastal erosion. Under Punargeham, assistance is provided to purchase 2 to 3 cents of land, build a house, or buy land and house together or identify land and build flats, as was done under government supervision at Muttathara in Thiruvananthapuram district. A beneficiary family is eligible for a maximum of ₹10 lakh. In the final Budget of the previous LDF government, then Finance …

Kerala Transport Minister CP John under fire over remarks on free bus rides for women

Kerala Transport Minister CP John under fire over remarks on free bus rides for women

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Kerala Transport Minister CP John drew flak on Tuesday for his remarks allegedly belittling women who avail free rides in KSRTC buses under the Priyadarshini scheme implemented by the UDF government in June. Speaking at a state conference of the Kerala Bus Transport Association, a trade union body of private buses, in Palakkad on Monday, the minister said that he was astonished by the behaviour of women in Kerala when it comes to their choices in public health, education and transport sectors. Speaking at a state conference of the Kerala Bus Transport Association, a trade union body of private buses, in Palakkad on Monday, the minister said that he was astonished by the behaviour of women in Kerala when it comes to their choices in public health, education and transport sectors. “The behaviour that I don’t understand is that a woman, who cannot afford a bus ticket and scrambles into the Priyadarshini buses for free rides, chooses to send her children to private schools which charge high fees. There are vacant classrooms in government schools, …

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE updates: State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson to present TVK government’s maiden Budget

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE updates: State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson to present TVK government’s maiden Budget

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Tamil Nadu budget: Ahead of TVK’s maiden budget, a primer on Tamil Nadu’s finances As the new Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay gears up to present its first budget on Wednesday, here is a look back at the State’s finances, with charts explaining the changes over the years, how Tamil Nadu fares compared with its peers and the challenges ahead. Click below to read more on this: Tamil Nadu budget: Ahead of TVK’s maiden budget, a primer on Tamil Nadu’s finances Explore Tamil Nadu’s financial landscape and challenges ahead of TVK’s inaugural budget presentation by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link