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Irregular maintenance schedules of solar plants adding costing to the owners

Manoj Kumar info@impressivetimes.com New Delhi: As India’s solar capacity continues to expand rapidly, a growing number of solar power plant owners are facing significant losses in electricity generation and revenue just by not having adequate operation and maintenance (O&M) equipment as well as unreliable installation practices, industry experts warn. While solar power plants are promoted…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Station

New Delhi, January 3, 2026: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology  Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a major milestone in the modernization of long-distance rail travel. During the visit, the Minister carried out a detailed review of…

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IIT Roorkee Alumni to Convene in New Delhi to Navigate the Future of Careers in the Age of AI

New Delhi,  January 3, 2025– As the world stood at the precipice of a massive technological shift, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Alumni Association (IITRAA) hosted its annual Global Alumni Meet on January 3, 2026. The prestigious gathering was held at Hotel Taj Palace in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, and brought together a powerful cohort…

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PM Modi Inaugurates Global Exhibition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics, Calls Buddha’s Legacy India’s Civilizational Soul

New Delhi, January 3, 2026: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Bhagwan Buddha at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in the national capital, describing the return of the relics as a historic moment that reconnects India with a deeply spiritual chapter of its civilisation after…

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‘Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav’ Contest Winners Announced, Citizens Showcase India’s Transformation

New Delhi, January 3, 2026: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday announced the winners of four nationwide creative competitions held under the ‘Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav’ campaign, an initiative aimed at capturing citizens’ personal experiences of India’s transformation over the last eleven years. Organised in collaboration with MyGov, the campaign encouraged people from…

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Government Committed to Making Farming Simpler and Sustainable: J.P. Nadda

New Delhi, January 3, 2026: Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers  Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday reaffirmed that improving farmers’ ease of living remains the government’s highest priority, as the Department of Fertilizers held a day-long ‘Chintan Shivir’ focused on balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agricultural practices. The brainstorming session, organised in the national capital,…

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New Criminal Laws to Deliver Justice Within Three Years by 2029: Amit Shah

Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), January 3, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,  Amit Shah, on Saturday said that India is moving rapidly towards a justice system where cases will be resolved from FIR stage to the Supreme Court within three years by 2029, driven by newly enacted criminal laws and…

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Literature & Fearless Expression Are Pillars of Democracy: Vice-President at Ramnath Goenka Sahitya Samman

Chennai, January 2, 2026: Vice-President of India  C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday underscored the vital role of literature and fearless expression in sustaining a vibrant democracy while addressing the third edition of the Ramnath Goenka Sahitya Samman held in Chennai. The Vice-President said the award celebrates the enduring power of ideas, literature, and intellectual courage,…

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UP Shuts Schools Till January 5 as Cold Wave Tightens Grip Across North India

Lucknow | January 2, 2026- The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the closure of all schools up to Class 12 till January 5 in view of the intense cold wave sweeping across the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Friday. The directive applies to institutions affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, state boards and other education…

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Technology at the Core of India’s Reform Push, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh While Unveiling Science Ministry’s 2025 Milestones

New Delhi | January 2, 2026- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that India’s ongoing reform journey is being powered by science, technology, and innovation, with digital and scientific tools now embedded at the heart of governance and economic transformation. Addressing a year-end media briefing…

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