Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during an election rally in Karnataka’s Bagalkote, revealed new details about the 2019 Balakot strike. PM Modi said that he wanted to inform Pakistan first about the strike but Pakistan’s leaders did not take his call. He asserted that he does not believe in attacking his enemies from behind. Watch the video to know more.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during an election rally in Karnataka's Bagalkote, revealed new details about the 2019 Balakot strike. PM Modi said that he wanted to inform Pakistan first about the stri

'Wanted to call Pak but...': PM Modi on 2019 Balakot airstrike

State-owned CIL on Tuesday said B Sairam has taken over as its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).
This comes at a time when Coal India Ltd (CIL) has intensified efforts to achieve record production targets amid surging domestic energy demand.
He succeeds Coal Additional Secretary Sanoj Kumar Jha who held the interim charge as Chairman since November 1, 2025, following the superannuation of P M Prasad on October 31.
"B Sairam took over as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India Limited (CIL) effective 15 December 2025, " the coal behemoth said in a filing to the BSE.
Earlier, Sairam headed Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL) as its CMD.
"Increased coal production and improved quality coal supplies remain our core functional area in meeting the energy demand of the country. But aligning with the changing business scenario and energy sector dynamics we are also actively foraying into solar power, critical mineral acquisitions and coal gasification. The company is als

He succeeds Coal Additional Secretary Sanoj Kumar Jha who held the interim charge as Chairman since November 1, 2025, following the superannuation of P M Prasad on October 31

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Tata Power is looking to finalise its 10 GW wafer and ingot project, to be set up at an estimated cost of Rs 6,500 crore, by January next year, the company's CEO and MD Praveer Sinha said.
The company is in talks with various states and will decide on the location soon, he saidon the sidelines of a company event here.
Tata Power is looking to set up a 10 gigawatt wafer and ingot plant as part of its backward integration, Sinha had said in an earnings call earlier without sharing further details.
He said there will be clarity on the proposed project in the last quarter of FY26.
"In January, we would be making some announcement. Meanwhile, we continue to explore potential site for the project," Sinha said.
The company is exploring various locations in states like Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh among others. "We are looking at the state policies and incentives before finalising the location," Sinha said.
He said Tata Power will make an investment of Rs 6,500 crore for the ..

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday attacked the government over its bill to replace MGNREGA, saying that it stands to "weaken" the original Act's guaranteed 100 days of employment to the poorest of the poor.
The Congress general secretary also said she does not understand the Modi government's "obsession" with renaming schemes.
"Firstly, the process of renaming schemes costs a lot of money to the country, so I don't understand why they are doing it," Priyanka Gandhi told reporters in the Parliament House complex.
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The government has added two or three things to the bill that superficially suggest an increase in the number of working days. "But has the wage rate been increased?" She asked.
"For so many years, you (government) have been reducing funds for MGNREGA, wherever one goes, labourers will say money has not come," Priyank

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Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH has asked the government to increase public spending on healthcare to over 2.5 per cent of GDP with urgent action to tackle non-communicable diseases, including tax deductions of up to Rs 10,000 on individuals for preventive health check-ups.
In its pre-Budget recommendations to the government, NATHEALTH said it outlined a roadmap to strengthen healthcare delivery, foster innovation, and expand insurance and preventive coverage.
The recommendations call for a balanced mix of fiscal support, structural reforms, and public-private collaboration to build a robust, future-ready health system, it said in a statement.
In its recommendations, NATHEALTH asked the sector to be declared 'core infrastructure' and create a healthcare infrastructure fund of Rs 50,000 crore, saying currently there is limited access to long-term, lower-cost capital for hospitals and diagnostic networks.
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In its pre-Budget recommendations to the government, NATHEALTH said it outlined a roadmap to strengthen healthcare delivery, foster innovation, and expand insurance and preventive coverage

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