The Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline today. The BSE Sensex dropped 1.8%, and the NSE Nifty fell 1.88%. By midday, major companies like Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Zomato were among the top losers.
Watch the video to know the key reasons behind the crash.

The Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline today. The BSE Sensex dropped 1.8%, and the NSE Nifty fell 1.88%. By midday, major companies like Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Zomato.

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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday directed that all government buildings like schools, colleges, hospitals, offices, etc, be equipped with rooftop solar systems to accelerate the state's transition towards clean and green energy.
He was chairing a high-level review meeting on the budget announcements of the power sector at the civil secretariat here, according to an official statement.
During the meeting, Saini reviewed the progress of the PM Suryaghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and instructed officials to expedite rooftop solar installations across households in the state.
He also examined the month-wise achievements under the scheme and emphasised strict monitoring and accountability.
In addition, the CM directed the creation of solar parks across the state to harness Haryana's renewable energy potential.
He also ordered immediate removal of old and defunct electricity poles from major state roads and highways to enhance public safety and improve road ...

During the meeting, Saini reviewed the progress of the PM Suryaghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and instructed officials to expedite rooftop solar installations across households in the state

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Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said India has recorded the highest-ever addition of green energy capacity in the current financial year at 31.25 GW (Gigawatt), including 24.28 GW of solar power.
Addressing the inaugural session of the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 here, the minister also announced a 1.5 lakh rooftop solar ULA (Utility Led Aggregation) model for Odisha, which would benefit 7-8 lakh people across the state.
The summit was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and attended by energy ministers of various states.
After taking nearly 70 years to reach 1 TW (Terawatt) of renewable energy capacity in 2022, the world achieved 2 TW by 2024, Joshi said adding that the second terawatt was achieved in just two years.
"India is a key driver of this explosive global surge in renewable energy. In just 11 years, the country's solar capacity has grown from 2.8 GW to around 130 GW, a rise of more than 4,500 per cent. Between 2

After taking nearly 70 years to reach 1 TW (Terawatt) of renewable energy capacity in 2022, the world achieved 2 TW by 2024, Joshi said adding that the second terawatt was achieved in just two years

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.
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The Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline today. The BSE Sensex dropped 1.8%, and the NSE Nifty fell 1.88%. By midday, major companies like Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Zomato were among the top losers. Watch the video to know the key reasons behind the crash.

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