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India approves ₹14,500 crore energy storage scheme to expand battery and pumped storage capacity.

India Approves ₹14,500 Crore Energy Storage Scheme to Add 92 GWh Capacity

The five-year programme aims to strengthen India's electricity supply by supporting large-scale energy storage projects as the country expands its renewable energy capacity.

Smog and rising air pollution in Delhi ahead of Diwali 2026

GRAP Stage II Kicks In as Delhi's AQI Worsens

With the Air Quality Index reaching 350, Delhi faces another pollution challenge just days before Diwali. Authorities have tightened restrictions, while the Supreme Court has allowed the limited use of certified green crackers on November 7 and 8.

Bengaluru residents collect drinking water from a tanker.

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Poor Families Spend ₹3,000 Monthly on Drinking Water, Survey Flags

A preliminary household survey by the Water Satyagraha campaign highlights the financial burden of private water tankers, while raising concerns over a projected 600 MLD supply gap, groundwater depletion and untreated sewage.

Indian Navy warship involved in the rescue operation off Somalia.

Indian Navy Rescues 20 Crew from Hijacked Iranian Vessel off Somalia

The operation involved an Indian Navy warship, maritime surveillance aircraft, Marine Commandos and an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft. The rescue comes amid renewed concerns over Somali piracy and threats to commercial shipping routes.

Delhi High Court building.

Delhi HC Declines Action Against ACP Over Alleged Threats to Lawyers

The court asks advocates to file a formal petition over alleged threatening remarks during a police protest. The development comes hours after the Ministry of Home Affairs suspended the ACP following a demonstration outside Delhi Police Headquarters.

Counterfeit ₹20 coins seized by police.

Fake ₹20 Coin Racket: Multi-State Counterfeit Network Busted; Accused Claim ₹70 Crore Circulation

Police uncover an alleged counterfeit coin manufacturing unit in Haryana operating under the cover of a screwdriver business. The investigation reveals links to distribution networks across six states.

Indian Navy Next-Generation Corvettes under the ₹53,866-crore Make in India defense manufacturing project.

Make in India in Defence: Indian Navy Signs ₹53,866-Crore Deal for 8 Indigenous Warships

The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore for eight Next-Generation Corvettes. With the Indian Navy responsible for the indigenous design and domestic shipyards handling construction, the project marks another major step in India's push to strengthen its defense manufacturing capabilities.

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