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Smugglers Attack 3 BSF Jawans In Tripura, Chief Minister Vows Strict Action

The smugglers reportedly scattered in different directions during the pursuit. However, BSF personnel managed to detain one alleged smuggler, identified as Hefzur Rahman, around 400 metres from the spot.

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Akhilesh redraws ‘PDA’ to woo upper castes; rhetoric may not be enough, say political analysts

You don’t have any Active Subscription. Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Your active subscription(s) Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Products you've access to Additional Subscription Benefits Need help with your subscription? Updated - November 03, 2026 06:27 am IST - LUCKNOW SP president Akhilesh Yadav has claimed that Brahmins and Baniyas in U.P. are being harassed under the BJP government. | Photo Credit: ANI Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav’s move to expand his ‘PDA’ plank to include Brahmins and Baniyas is being viewed by analysts as an attempt to fracture the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s core base ahead of the Assembly election. However, they caution that the SP’s improved tally in the Legislative Council polls, where it won five of the 11 seats with the BJP bagging the remaining, may not automatically translate into broader electoral gains without a concrete policy road map. Published - November 03, 2026 04:25 am IST Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

The Hindu·5 hours ago·1 min read

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For 'outstanding vision', Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas to PM Modi

Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas near its border with Assam to PM Narendra Modi, honouring his contribution to India-Bhutan friendship NEW DELHI: Minister of parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju described as a huge honour Bhutan's decision to dedicate a stupa to PM Narendra Modi for his "outstanding vision and commitment to friendship between India and Bhutan".The stupa dedicated to Modi is one of the 108 stupas that thousands of volunteers erected in a single day, each 15m tall and separated by 108m on an 11.7km stretch along the Aie (Mau) river within Gelephu Mindfulness City near the border with Assam. The project aims to showcase Gelephu Mindfulness City as a prominent center of Vajrayana Buddhism, while simultaneously representing the values and culture of the Bhutanese people. Join conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Insightful Agree Disagree Skeptical Concerning Promising Worth Reading Big Development Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelines "On Lhabab Duchen, joined the sacred ceremony... Bhutan marking the raising and consecration of 108 stupas, accompanied by blowing of Dungchens," Rijiju posted on X, adding, "A meaningful spiritual occasion, reflecting Bhutan's rich Buddhist heritage and the enduring bonds of friendship between our two nations."

Times of India·6 hours ago·1 min read

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Investment in renewable energy cushioned Iran war blow: PM Modi

PM Modi says clean energy investments cushioned India against West Asia crisis, sets 500GW target by 2030 NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi said India's economic growth has remained high despite the West Asia crisis, whose impact would have been far more serious if the country had not invested in clean energy over the past decade.Commending India's progress in renewable energy sector, he said efforts were on to add 500GW of non-fossil energy capacity over the next 10-11 years. The PM also pitched for a "clean cooking movement" to reduce dependence on imported gas.Speaking at the inauguration of Bharat Renewable Energy Summit at Bharat Mandapam Monday, Modi said the ongoing energy crisis had underlined the link between energy security and economic security, making it imperative for countries to reduce dependence on fossil fuels."This global crisis has given every country a clear message that energy security is directly linked to economic security. If we continue to remain too dependent on fossil fuels, global economy will continue to be disrupted again and again," he said.Modi said India had already achieved nearly 300GW of non-fossil installed power capacity, accounting for more than 50% of its total capacity, and was pursuing its target of 500GW capacity by 2030. India's clean energy sector could offer investment opportunities exceeding Rs 20 lakh crore ($220 billion) by the end of the decade as the country expands renewable energy generation, transmission infrastructure, manufacturing and energy storage. More than Rs 15 lakh crore ($164 billion) had been invested in the sector over the past decade, including Rs 6 lakh crore ($63 billion) in the last two years. Join conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Insightful Agree Disagree Skeptical Concerning Promising Worth Reading Big Development Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelines "For all of you, a new sky of opportunities is about to open up in India's clean energy sector," he said, adding it was difficult to find "political and policy stability" like India's anywhere in the world.Referring to schemes such as PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-Kusum, Modi said India was making solar power part of citizens' lives. He called on farmers to move beyond solar pumps and become energy producers by installing panels on vacant farmland and along field boundaries. "Annadata should become Urjadata," he said.In a push to reduce dependence on imported cooking gas, Modi urged startups and innovators to develop solutions that would enable households to use rooftop solar power for cooking. He also pitched for wider adoption of electric vehicles, with households charging them using solar power generated on their rooftops.

Times of India·7 hours ago·2 min read